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SUSTAINABILITY UPDATE 2021 SEPTEMBER 2021 BUILDING BENCHMARIKING PROGRAM In 2021, the City of Roseville implemented its Voluntary Building Benchmarking program in collaboration with Hennepin County, the Great Plains Institute, and the Center for Energy and the Environment. Building owners across all industries and professions were encouraged to participate, but large commercial spaces were especially targeted since they contribute to 86% of the citywide greenhouse gas emissions. Not only does benchmarking provide a way to review and track the performance within buildings to ensure it is using energy and water as anticipated, but also allows for additional benefits such as: • Transparency for building owners, operators, and municipal leaders aiming to achieve energy and climate goals . • Peer comparison to create a frame of reference for setting and achieving further performance goals • A forum to share operational best practices to increase building performance across the country More information including participation steps can be found on the City of Roseville website: citvofroseville.com/3554/Voluntary-Benchmarking SOLSMART G O L D MW SOLSMART PROGRAM SolSmart is a national designation program that provides resources, guidance, and recognition to cities that support local solar energy. SolSmart offers cities no -cost technical assistance from a team of national experts working to evaluate programs that impact solar markets. Rated from Bronze to Gold, the program recognizes cities which have demonstrated a commitment to solar energy by taking tangible steps into integrating solar energy into their city. The city currently holds the Gold Level recognition, the highest possible designation from the program. In addition, Roseville received a Special Recognition Award in the Inspections category of the program, earning over 60%of the possible 4