Building Performance

and Decarbonization Guide

Overview

Planning Guide Overview (start here)

Introduction - Understanding Decarbonization

What is Decarbonization and Why is it Important?
Benefits of Planning for Decarbonization
What is a Strategic Decarbonization Plan?

Step 1 - Get to Know Your Building

Benchmark Your Building's Energy Use and GHG Emissions
Establish a Business-as-Usual Case
Conduct an Emissions Reduction Audit
Consider Additional Assessments

Step 2 - Develop Your Decarbonization Plan

Identify Components Needed to Decarbonize
Identify Energy Efficiency Measures
Identify Enabling Activities & Infrastructure Readiness
Reduce Load
Electrify Building Systems
Identify Renewables & Grid Edge Improvements
Set Goals for Decarbonization
Build Your Capital Plan
Create Implementation Timeline

Step 3 - Implement Your Plan

Define the Scope of Work and Assemble Your Team
Establish Verification Plan
Implement Your Plan
Evaluate Your Progress

This resource was produced in collaboration with Illinois Green Alliance, Slipstream, and ComEd.

This resource is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy under the Building Technologies Office—DOE-ELEVATE-0010930-19.

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