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Home My WebLink About09/17/2025 - AIR QUALITY ADVISORY BOARD - AGENDA - Joint meeting with NRAB + AQAB-only meeting Air Quality Advisory Board & Natural Resources Advisory Board JOINT MEETING – September 17, 2025 Location: 222 Laporte Ave. and via fcgov.com/nrab-teams-meeting 5:30 CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL 1. AGENDA REVIEW 2. COMMUNITY MEMBER PARTICIPATION 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – [POSTPONED TO REGULAR MEETINGS] 4. NEW BUSINESS 5:35-6:20 Building Performance Standards (BPS) Update Katherine Bailey, Utilities Energy Service’s Program Manager, will provide an update on Building Performance Standards, recent work supporting the policy, and the City’s upcoming October 28th Council Work Session on the topic. Building Performance Standards are considered the most powerful and direct tool for driving improved performance in existing buildings and are one of the most impactful direct policy actions the City can take to reduce emissions by 2030. (Presentation) 6:20-7:05 Our Climate Future (OCF) Strategic Funding Plan Overview Grant Stump, Environmental Services Lead Specialist, will provide an overview of the OCF Strategic funding plan ahead of the October 28th Council Work Session. The purpose of the OCF Strategic Funding Plan is to c reate a strategic guidance document based on key revenue projections and propose funding allocations as a method to implementing investments related to Our Climate Future. (Presentation) 5. ADJOURN Air Quality Advisory Board Wedn esday, September 17, 2025 7:15 – 8:00 PM 222 Laporte Ave | Laramie River Room (second floor) Meeting link for hybrid access (requires internet access): fcgov.com/aqab-teams-meeting 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. AGENDA REVIEW 4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION *Please check in at the Colorado River Room (222 Laporte Ave, first floor) 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 6. PREVIOUS BUSINESS 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Board Plan of Action; 7:20-7:45 The board will discuss next steps on taking a position and writing memos to Council on the matters of Building Performance Standards and the Our Climate Future Strategic Funding Plan ahead of the October 28th Council Work Session. (Discussion & Decision) b. Repeal of Radon Disclosure Ordinance; 7:45- 8:00 Emily Olivo, Healthy Homes Lead Specialist, will provide an update on the proposal to repeal the City’s local ordinance that requires disclosure of radon information in real estate transactions ahead of the regular Council meeting on October 7th. Colorado state law also requires the disclosure of radon information to buyers of residential real estate, and the repeal of the City’s local ordinance will eliminate overlapping requirements for sellers in residential real estate transactions with respect to radon disclosures. (Presentation) 8. OTHER BUSINESS ● Board Member Reports ● Six Month Calendar Review https://www.fcgov.com/cityclerk/planning-calendar.php ● Revisit action items from previous meetings & preview of next meeting City Websites with Updates: ● Air Quality Advisory Board webpage: https://www.fcgov.com/cityclerk/boards/air-quality -advisory ● Our Climate Future: https://ourcity.fcgov.com/ourclimatefuture 9. ADJOURN Headline Copy Goes Here Program Manager, Energy Services Katherine Bailey Building Performance Standards Update 9.17.2025 Headline Copy Goes HereOur Climate Future Buildings account for more than two-thirds of our local greenhouse gas emissions Goal: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions 80% below 2005 baseline levels by 2030 Live Better: Big Move 6 Emissions Avoided vs 2005 2022 Inventory 22.6% 2030 Pathway 47.2% Electricity 27.3% Buildings 10.0% Transportation 5.8% Industry 2.3% Waste 1.6% Land Use 0.1% 2030 Inventory 69.8% Headline Copy Goes HereBPS Building Performance Standards center on flexibility •A BPS requires buildings to meet carbon or energy performance targets by specific deadlines. •Can include multiple standards, allowing for flexibility while increasing performance for a different aspect of a building. •Targets become stricter over time, driving continuous, long-term improvement in the building stock. Headline Copy Goes HereBPS Benefits Environmental Health Physical HealthEconomic Health Comfort Health Safety Resilience Occupancy & tenant retention Economic growth, resale value, competitiveness Energy burden through use and rate pressure Natural Gas impact Emissions impact BPS Regulatory actions, including BPS,are necessary for achieving OCF emissions goals Headline Copy Goes Here 5 Council Direction Customer journey mapping process Technical Support Pilot City partnered with building owners to explore compliance options for six covered buildings, including: •Technical assessment •Contractor bids and/or estimated costs •Direct support to building owners including common language explanations of options 6 onsite technical assessments completed, including: •One completed assessment, cost verification, and feedback •Five completed assessments and reports with feedback underway Headline Copy Goes Here Headline Copy Goes Here 7 BPS Journey Map Objectives The BPS journey map meets a variety of objectives to support successful implementation. Generates a shared understanding of the BPS journey for a variety of stakeholders including City Council, City staff, building owners, property managers, and tenants Identifies potential points of friction and mitigation strategies Supports a smooth and effective rollout by addressing key barriers early Complements existing engagement and communication strategies to enhance stakeholder buy-in Headline Copy Goes Here 8 Uncovering Key Themes Uncertainty and the Hidden Costs of Compliance Need transparent, accessible information on rebates, incentives, and financing options to help plan confidently and avoid surprises. Need Clear, Accessible, and Responsive Information Need clear language, a centralized starting point, and the option to speak with a live person. Timely, responsive, and proactive communication is key to building trust. Stress and Uncertainty During “Take Action” Phase Need timeline adjustments, planning tools and vetted vendor lists. Cumbersome Processes Need a streamlined, user-friendly system; inefficiencies could become a source of stress. Understand the “Why” Behind the Policy Need to know the “why” behind the regulations to improve buy-in, reduce resistance, and help justify the effort to internal stakeholders. Vetting and Selecting Qualified Contractors A trusted, well-matched contractor is seen as essential to minimizing delays and disruptions. Historical documentation and engagement findings were reviewed and building owner representatives were interviewed. A series of key themes were uncovered: Headline Copy Goes Here 9 Building owner representative BPS Journey Potential Pain Points City Support / Mitigation Strategies 2 1 •Overwhelming information and technical language •Concern for staff resources and availability •Concerns around costs and required actions •Change is hard and this is a paradigm shift Moments that Matter 7 43 12 1369 5 8 10 11 Reporting Receives Notification Take ActionAssess and PlanUnderstand RequirementsAwareness 15 16Engage with City Provided Resources Discuss with Internal Stakeholders Review Policy Details Clarify Requirements Identify Internal Staff Responsibilities Confirm/Adjust Reported Energy Usage Explore Upgrade Options Develop a Compliance Plan, including Alternative Compliance Options Secure Funding Obtain and Select Contractor Bids Implement Upgrades Monitor Impacts Gather Performance Data Submit Reporting/ Adjustment Request/Waiver Receive Confirmation and/or Feedback •Technical language •Understanding the relationship between BPS and other regulations •Difficulty understanding applicability to diverse building types and uses •Time required for self/staff education •Questioning “Why?” •Unclear cost:benefit •Too many options •Feasibility of various options (is a waiver/adjustment needed?) •Effort to develop a cost recovery strategy •Time-consuming planning and coordination •High upfront costs •Managing tenant impact and partnering •Interdependencies across projects •Preparing and submitting waiver/request for adjustment •Finding trusted contractors •Coordinating with contractors •Coordinating internal resources •Unexpected issues / delays •Managing new equipment •Navigating process for rebates, grants and loans •Organizing records •(If applicable) Request for adjustment •Navigating online platform 1:1 Personalized Support: •Help Center/Help Line •Technical Navigator •Financial Navigator Resource Hub (public-facing) and Building Owner Portal Communications including rationale 17 Reengage until Compliant, if needed 1:1 Personalized Support: •Help Center/Help Line •Technical Navigator •Financial Navigator Resource Hub (public-facing) and Building Owner Portal Communications including information on pathways and off-ramps Tenant-Building Owner Education 1:1 Personalized Support: •Help Center/Help Line •Technical Navigator •Financial Navigator Early adopter incentives Contractor Education Phased implementation Resource Hub (public-facing) and Building Owner Portal Tenant-Building Owner Education 1:1 Personalized Support: •Help Center/Help Line •Technical Navigator •Financial Navigator Publicly transparent compliance tracking Alignment of target metrics and existing building data (publicly available) Target and timeline adjustments; Waivers Resource Hub (public-facing) and Building Owner Portal 14 Negative Sentiment Positive Sentiment Communications to covered buildings: •Rationale •Current and target score/ requirements •Compliance pathways and off- ramps •Info on Technical Support and Financial Navigator 1:1 Personalized Support: •Help Center/Help Line Resource Hub (public-facing) and Building Owner Portal Compliance Headline Copy Goes Here Headline Copy Goes Here 11 Technical Support Pilot The technical support pilot completed assessments of the following building types: •Municipal – City Spring Creek Parks Shop •Multifamily •Office (2 completed) •Mixed use historic building (primarily restaurant and museum) •Restaurant Two of the buildings are over 100 years old. All have to meet maximum reduction caps. Pilot participants were not selected to be representative of typical commercial buildings covered by the proposed policy. Participating buildings are intended to demonstrate potential pathways and real-world scenarios. Headline Copy Goes Here 12 Finding and takeaways Key takeaways •Cost variability ($0.15/sq ft - $9.63/sq ft) •Upgrade measure variability •Technical feasibility of maximum reductions •Easy wins exist •Pathways that avoid potential EPCA challenges •Pathways that don’t require fuel switching Findings and policy assumption comparisons •Cost: •Average: $4.35/square foot •Policy analysis estimate: $4-5/square foot •Cost v ROI: •Office building example: •$240,200 with 19.4 yr simple payback, or •$120,000 with 41.4 yr simple payback Headline Copy Goes Here Headline Copy Goes Here 14 Additional Learnings Available Dollars •Grant Opportunity Denver pilot •Equity priority buildings 5,000 – 25,000 square feet. •Initial findings: •Most building representatives are not aware of existing financial resources, which have covered an average of 40% of project costs. •Through navigator-style technical and financial support, participants have achieved an average 30% energy use reduction (exceeding the 15% maximum reduction needed for participants). Headline Copy Goes Here 15 Business as Usual Impact •‘Business as Usual’ improvements happen without an adopted BPS •5-8% of the total GHG reduction resulting from the proposed BPS policy is likely to occur regardless of policy adoption. Headline Copy Goes Here 16 BPS in Fort Collins •Upfront investment with gradual payback •By 2050, rate payers in BPS covered buildings would avoid $630 million in energy costs •BPS supports positive health outcomes community-wide •BPS reduces natural gas use through efficiency and support of strategic electrification •BPS increases impact of existing and new solar, making it easier to reach local renewables goals •Local BPS policy protects building owners, mitigating up front costs and focusing on achievable goals Headline Copy Goes Here 17 Next Steps Council Oct 28 Work Session Council options likely to include: •Final BPS policy framework recommendations •Extended compliance timeline •Covered buildings •Maximum reduction "caps" •Alternatives to prioritize expanding incentive- based framework using 2050 funds Headline Copy Goes Here Headline Copy Goes Here 09-17-25 September Meeting OCF Strategic Funding Plan- NRAB/AQAB Headline Copy Goes HereAgenda 2 •Our Climate Future Background •Strategic Funding Plan Overview •Revenue Projections •Allocation Criteria and Process •Next Moves Update •Next Steps Headline Copy Goes Here Headline Copy Goes HereOur Climate Future Background 4 Purpose •Guide Fort Collins, Colorado toward a more sustainable future while focusing on the needs of its people. Goals •Reduce 2030 greenhouse gas emissions by 80% below 2005 baseline levels •Provide 100% renewable electricity by 2030 with grid and local sources •Achieve zero waste, or 100% landfill diversion, by 2030. Structure •13 Big Moves •Next Moves 2050 Tax •Approved 2023 •First Funds Collected 2024 Headline Copy Goes Here Headline Copy Goes HerePurpose and Deliverables 6 Purpose: Create a strategic guidance document including revenue projections, proposed funding allocations, and an implementation plan for Our Climate Future related investments. Key Deliverables: •Revenue Projections •Allocations •Next Moves Plan Timeframe: Q2 2025– Q1 2026 Headline Copy Goes HereBudget and Strategic Plan Timing Budgeting Strategic Funding Plan Council Election Council Onboarding and Priority Adoption Strategic Funding Plan Headline Copy Goes HereProject Plan 8 Phase I- Council Presentation Primary Deliverables •75% Draft for Council Review •Council Presentation Due Date •10/28 Council Work Session Phase II- Full Plan Primary Deliverables •Revenue Projections •Allocation Criteria and Process •Next moves Update Due Date •End of Q1 2026 Headline Copy Goes HereKey Questions 9 •What suggestions do you have to connect this plan to broader climate initiative context (Other partner initiatives, etc.) •What criteria should be considered during the allocation process for Air Quality and Natural Resource impacts? Headline Copy Goes Here Headline Copy Goes HerePrimary Funding Stream Forecasts 11 Time Horizon- 15 Years Phase I- Council Presentation •2050 Tax, Climate Portion •Remittance Fees from Disposable Bags •Utilities Funds for Energy Services Phase II- Full Plan Potential Additional Sources •2050 Tax, Transit Portion •Community Capital Improvement Plan (If Passed in Nov.) •General Fund •Future Income Sources (Grants, Bonding, Etc.) Headline Copy Goes Here 12 Example Annual Funding Forecast * Please note that the numbers in this slide should be considered as placeholders, not final numbers. Headline Copy Goes Here Headline Copy Goes HereAllocation Approach 14 Align Allocations to Revenue Forecasts •Allocate according to projected revenues •Recommendations on the most strategic allocations •Incorporate OCF Big Moves and Council priorities Multiple time horizons •Short-term – address Council priorities, emerging needs •Mid-term – planning stability, multi-year efforts, bigger lifts •Long-term – ongoing efforts, saving for infrastructure, etc. Criteria & Process •Identify allowable uses for funds •Criteria for Mitigation, Resilience, and Equity impacts •Process for allocation recommendations Headline Copy Goes Here 15 Funding Stream Allowable Uses 2050 Tax, Climate Portion •Greenhouse gas and air pollution reduction •100% renewable electricity •2050 goal of community wide carbon neutrality Remittance Fees from Disposable Bags •Waste reduction program •Mitigate plastic pollution •Reduce solid waste and litter Utilities Funds for Energy Services •Programs to assist customers/ provide incentives to reduce consumption or peak demand •Electricity and related services for consumers Headline Copy Goes HereAllocation Criteria- Mitigation, Resilience, Equity 16 Why? •People at the center of OCF Work •Local impact (+/-) •Community Feedback Mitigation Greenhouse Gases, Renewable Energy, Air Quality Indicators, Diversion Rate Resilience The capacity to prepare our human and natural systems to respond and adapt to changes and disruptions of various scales that affect our ability to thrive. Equity Designing programs, policies, and systems to ensure identity is not a predictor of outcomes Headline Copy Goes Here 17 Big Move 6 – Annual Target Funding Allocations * Please note that the numbers in this slide should be considered as placeholders, not final numbers. Headline Copy Goes Here Headline Copy Goes Here Updates for Council Purpose and ConnectionTerminology Next Moves Plan - Background 19 Big Moves •Transformational Outcomes Pathways •Strategic Level Next Moves •Tactical Level •2- Zero Waste Neighborhoods •5- Live, Work, and Play Nearby •6- Efficient, Emissions Free Buildings •12- 100% Renewable Electricity •Communicate actions being taken on each Big Move •Provides work plan for staff •Tie actions to budgetary needs •Inform needs by revenue stream Headline Copy Goes Here 20 Big Move 6: Efficient, Emissions Free Buildings Everyone lives and works in healthy, energy and water efficient buildings which transition to become emissions free. 6.3 Building Performance6.2 Building Electrification6.1 Building Construction Next Moves •Establish minimum performance standards for metro districts •Establish an energy performance path to zero carbon for new construction by 2030 •Provide stock plans for energy efficient, affordable housing developments Next Moves •Provide energy efficiency improvement programs for homes and businesses •Provide behavioral energy efficiency programs for homes and businesses •Provide financial mechanisms to support retrofit programs (e.g., Epic loans, CPACE) Next Moves •Provide natural gas electrification programs for homes and businesses •Support and expand local service providers through workforce education on electrification •Evaluate Utility electricity rate alignment with electrification Pathways * Please note that the Next Moves in this slide are not final or comprehensive and should serve as an example only Headline Copy Goes Here Headline Copy Goes HereNext Steps 22 Key Upcoming Dates •10/17 Work Session Materials Due •10/28 Council Work Session Next Steps •Incorporate Feedback •Prepare for Council Presentation •Begin Discussions for Remaining big Moves Headline Copy Goes HereKey Questions 23 •What suggestions do you have to connect this plan to broader climate initiative context (Other partner initiatives, etc.) •What criteria should be considered during the allocation process for Air Quality and Natural Resource impacts? 1 8/25/2025 - Minutes Air Quality Advisory Board REGULAR MEETING Monday, August 25, 2025 – 5:30 PM 222 Laporte Avenue, Colorado River Room 1. CALL TO ORDER: 5:31 PM 2. ROLL CALL a. Board Members Present – • Mark Houdashelt (Vice Chair) • Howard Gebhart • Christina Swope • Adam Schmidt • Maria Moore (arrived late) • Michael Cheeseman (arrived late) b. Board Members Absent – • Dan Welsh (Chair) • Michael Johnson • Matt Ayres c. Staff Members Present – • Brad Smith, Fort Collins Utilities Energy Services Senior Project Manager • Marcus Coldiron, Chief Building Official • Brian Tholl, Energy Services Director d. Guest(s) – 3. AGENDA REVIEW No changes. 4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION None. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – JULY 2025 Members discussed changes to the minutes. (**Secretary’s Note: The Board considered previous business prior to the approval of minutes pending a quorum.) Gebhart made a motion, seconded by Moore, to approve the minutes of the July 2025 meeting as amended. The motion was adopted unanimously with Schmidt abstaining. THE MOTION CARRIED. 2 8/25/2025 - Minutes 6. PREVIOUS BUSINESS a. Air Quality Monitoring Advisory Committee Update Chair Welsh was not present to provide this update. b. NRAB/AQAB Collaboration on Building Performance Standards policy Vice Chair Houdashelt noted an email was received from the Chair of the NRAB indicating they are going to be writing a memo to Council regarding Building Performance Standards and inquiring as to whether the AQAB would like to send a joint recommendation. He noted the item goes to Council at the end of October; therefore, the Board would need to see a presentation from staff prior to that in order for a recommendation to be written. Lujan de Albers clarified that the ask from NRAB related to whether the AQAB would be willing to review their recommendation for alignment in messaging. Vice Chair Houdashelt commented on the last joint memo related to the budget. Members concurred they would receive the draft memo from NRAB and have a staff presentation on Building Performance Standards to determine whether the AQAB also wants to write a memo. 7. NEW BUSINESS a. Building Energy Code Updates – Brad Smith, Fort Collins Utilities Energy Services Senior Project Manager Brad Smith stated this presentation relates to the Building Energy Code and the developed path to zero carbon new construction by 2030 as well as some additional Building Code updates. He briefly discussed the Building Code publication and adoption process and stated the City is currently looking to adopt the 2024 version in late 2025 or early 2026. He noted Fort Collins typically amends the Codes to strengthen them to better align with City policies and he commented on the regional alignment meetings with area municipalities and others. Smith discussed Big Move 6 in Our Climate Future which is ‘Efficient, Emissions Free Buildings,’ and the associated supporting move related to developing an energy performance path for new construction to zero carbon building by 2030. Moore stated she has been disappointed with the Our Climate Future (OCF) progress over the past ten years; however, she commended Energy Services and asked about its level of involvement with OCF. Smith replied the work of Energy Services is largely driven by the OCF priorities. 3 8/25/2025 - Minutes Members asked if embodied carbon is considered as part of this. Smith replied embodied carbon is not addressed in this Code; however, it could be incorporated in the future. He noted there is currently no standardization for calculating embodied carbon but stated embodied carbon calculation is a bit easier with concrete and steel. Smith noted there are four compliance paths under the current Energy Code: a prescriptive path, a total UA path which involves modeling the building, a simulated building performance path which is a bit more in -depth, and an ERI path and ASHRAE 90.1 for commercial buildings. He noted all paths are equally compliant and stated the City has opted to go away from an annual energy cost and move toward an energy use and carbon emissions target. He stated that has been done to increase flexibility for th e building community, increase transparency to span over three Code cycles, offer real energy outcomes, and provide data-informed decision -making. Smith also noted this effort is not a ban on gas, not the same as Building Performance Standards, not a restrictive building code approach, and also not a foregone conclusion. He discussed the definition of a zero carbon/energy building, including being energy efficient, free of on -site greenhouse gas emissions from energy use, powered by 100% non -carbon energy, and having the ability to utilize demand response for electric grid resilience. Members and staff discussed demand response and grid connectivity. Smith stated Fort Collins has developed its own Code appendix that has been layered into Code amendments, and staff has chosen to propose that Fort Collins adopt the zero-carbon commercial and residential building code appendi ces in their entirety. Moore asked if the appendices apply to existing homes or remodels. Smith replied they only apply to new construction, not to remodels. He stated it would be very difficult to comply with the appendices in the instance of a remodel or alteration. He clarified that these codes would be required to be met for a new stand-alone ADU. Moore stated it is disappointing that these requirements only apply to new construction, particularly given that this accounts for only about 5% of the city’s housing stock. Smith stated policy work is being considered to address existing buildings beyond incentive programs and clarified this step happens to be one step to address the OCF big move around new construction. Smith stated the move away from gas appliances is going to be difficult, but noted that if those appliances are chosen, builders will need to offset that choice with solar panels or other items. Marcus Coldiron, Chief Building Official, discussed the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code which was established via a State House Bill. He noted the Wildfire Resiliency Code Board was also tasked with defining and mapping the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) and adopting rules for jurisdictions within the WUI. Additionally, he noted every jurisdiction that has property within the 4 8/25/2025 - Minutes WUI must adopt the Wildfire Resiliency Code by April 1, 2026, and it applies to existing and new structures. He stated the Code has to do primarily with exterior hardening and material requirements and establishing landscape buffers and ongoing maintenance requirements. He stated this Code is proposed to be adopted with the larger building code, though with an effective date of April 1, 2026. Coldiron noted most of Fort Collins does not fall within the WUI, though there are areas in the northwest and southwest that do, along with a few in the northeast and southeast. He stated the WUI area will change over time, but stated the frequency of updates has yet to be determined. Additionally, he noted jurisdictions can set their own map parameters though Fort Collins staff is proposing to initially adopt the map that the Board created to establish the WUI. Coldiron stated the main goal of these regulations is to slow the pace of burning to allow people to evacuate safely. Smith discussed the EV charging components of the Building Code, which include revised language to align with the newest Land Use Code and additional design flexibility. Coldiron provided a grid example of proposed alternatives to meet EV requirements for a new residential project that would provide 100 total parking spaces. Moore commended the work of staff and noted Fort Collins is a leader in Northern Colorado in terms of Code adoption. Smith commended the City’s Building Plan Reviewers and Building Inspectors. Moore asked how Building staff is collaborating with OCF, stating the efforts to advance OCF have been disappointing. Smith replied staff capacity is an issue and prioritization of items within the plan is important. Brian Tholl, Energy Services Director, replied it is important to remember that Our Climate Future is a community plan, and along with the accountability of its goals comes everyone’s role in the plan. Additionally, he noted there are several items not within the City’s influence, including how appliance standards advance and other federally controlled issues. He also noted it was never anticipated that the path to get to the 2030 or 2050 goals would be linear. Tholl commented on the importance of taking action as a community, despite being frustrated with progress. Vice Chair Houdashelt stated he would like the OCF team to have been more aggressive and gotten off to an earlier start. Smith stated there are ongoing efforts to work more collaboratively across departments in terms of OCF. Lujan de Albers noted work is still being done to develop a strategic funding plan for the 2050 tax revenue. She asked if the Board would be interested in inviting colleagues from FC Moves to do a presentation on Shift Your Ride in terms of emission reduction impacts. Chair Houdashelt noted there will be an all -electric cooking demonstration in 5 8/25/2025 - Minutes Denver on September 16th . Smith stated a staff member is looking at bringing that type of concept to Fort Collins in the coming months. He also commented on energy use per square foot of restaurants being tenfold that of most other commercial buildings. He noted there is a procurement factor for those offset requirements. Gebhart asked if offset requirements for new buildings could be met by making energy efficiency improvements to other existing buildings. Smith replied that that concept could be considered. He noted there is currently not enough community solar for this proposed Code to be successful. Gebhart asked about validating the models being used. Smith replied that that would be part of the work after the buildings are permitted, constructed, and occupied. He stated that futures code adaptation based on analysis would kick in if models are not validated and reiterated this effort will span three Code cycles. Swope expressed concern about the shift from a more prescriptive pathway to compliance toward a more experimental model. Smith replied it is not an experimental model and noted that over 50% of everything built in the city models for performance and has since 2012. He stated the shift proposed is from an energy cost to an energy use and carbon emission target. Vice Chair Houdashelt asked if community solar projects are completed by the City or PRPA. Smith replied the Riverside community solar garden was not originally owned or maintained by the City, but ended up participating due to some equipment failures. H e stated developers may end up having to invest in community solar given these new Code requirements. 8. OTHER BUSINESS a. Board Member Reports Vice Chair Houdashelt reported on attending the recent RAQC meeting. b. Six Month Calendar Review Lujan de Albers discussed a Council item regarding radon disclosure requirements between home sellers and home buyers. Lujan de Albers noted that staff will recommend that Council repeal the City’s local ordinance to minimize redundancies and confusion with the state law that has broader requirements. In advance of presenting the repeal to Council, staff is interested in providing the board an update. Moore stated the State law is already in practice and she did not feel the Board needed to discuss the item. Vice Chair Houdashelt stated he would still be interested in hearing about the State and local regulations. c. Revisit Action Items from Previous Meetings and Preview of Next Meeting 6 8/25/2025 - Minutes Vice Chair Houdashelt noted there are a few upcoming agenda items that will need to be scheduled. Lujan de Albers requested input as to which topics should be prioritized for the next meeting. Vice Chair Houdashelt commented on the timing for items for which staff may desire memos from the Board. Members discussed upcoming items and timing. Lujan de Albers replied she would work with appropriate staff members to determine what is feasible based on the Board’s schedule. 9. ADJOURNMENT ● 8:13 pm Minutes approved by a vote of the Board on 9/XX/2025 City Clerk’s Office 300 LaPorte Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6515 970.221.6295 - fax Boardsandcommissions@fcgov.com MEMORANDUM DATE: December 16, 2024 TO: Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Dan Welsh, Chair for the Air Quality Advisory Board RE: Note of Support, Building Performance Standards Policy Adoption Dear Mayor and Councilmembers, For the City to achieve its 2030 greenhouse gas goals and mitigate potential air quality impacts, the Air Quality Advisory Board recommends adopting the Building Performance Standards policy within the previously established timeline. Very Respectfully, The Air Quality Advisory Board