Austin

About Austin

The Austin 2030 District is a growing collaborative of property owners and managers, professional service providers and community organizations with the goal to keep Austin competitive and ensure a resilient, vibrant city in 2030. To do this, business leaders have committed to reduce the downtown business district’s energy use, water use, and carbon emissions – all while stimulating economic growth and delivering bottom-line benefits.

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Initial Goals

The Austin 2030 District will pursue a reduction in energy and water consumption against baselines established using federal surveys (CBECS) and verified local utility data. The goal is 50% reduction against a 2003 baseline. 

The District also provides education, resources and guidance for all members to achieve the following: 

• Track and share accurate usage data in order to aggregate District performance, and improve building management;
• Establish efficiency planning at the building and/or organizational level;
• Set reduction and management goals for maximum building performance and longevity;
• Implement upgrades, commissioning, and best management practices to reach goals.

Individual building performance is never publicized.