Fort Worth Better Buildings Challenge

Reduce energy and water intensity of buildings by 20 percent.

 

The City of Fort Worth has committed to the Better Buildings Challenge, setting a goal of a 20 percent reduction in both energy and water intensity of buildings over ten years.  The City pledged 20 million square feet to energy intensity reduction goals and 5.7 million square feet to water intensity reduction.

The purpose of the Better Buildings Challenge, a program of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), is to improve the efficiency of commercial, institutional, and multifamily buildings and industrial plants by 20 percent or more over ten years.

Date: 
2025
Progress/Status
80% Complete