Municipal Building Decarbonization Plan for the City of Pinole

The City of Pinole is seeking a consultant to develop a comprehensive municipal building decarbonization plan. The plan aims to achieve the City's Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) goals, which include reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to clean energy. The consultant will be responsible for tasks such as reviewing existing work, creating an inventory of fossil-fuel powered equipment, assessing operational needs, researching market-available clean energy alternatives, and developing a prioritization schedule for completion. The selected consultant will work closely with City departments and stakeholders to ensure a successful project. Key considerations include: • Understanding of the City's objectives and specific project needs • Approach to completing tasks, including innovation and best practices • Feasibility of the proposed approach in relation to the Scope of Services • Demonstrated experience preparing municipal building decarbonization plans, energy assessments, or similar technical analyses for public agencies • Ability to synthesize technical, operational, and financial considerations into actionable recommendations • Knowledge of City, County, and State regulations relevant to energy codes, permitting, building electrification, and climate goals