The energy (electricity and natural gas) used in buildings accounts for the majority 
of GHG emissions in the Electricity and Natural Gas category. Although legislative reductions related to State actions will help reduce emissions associated with 
building energy, additional reductions can help to increase building efficiency in 
the City. Under this strategy emissions are reduced by incentivizing residential 
and commercial units to be more energy efficient. This strategy includes three 
measures, each aimed at a separate land use within the City (i.e., residential, 
commercial, and civic), and five actions. Implementation of this strategy would 
reduce the City’s emissions by approximately 400 MTCO2e by 2030. Table 3-6 
outlines the framework for this strategy.