Goal
L
Implement strategic electrification projects and prepare for electrification.
Currently, the majority of electricity in St. Louis City comes from coal; therefore, electrifying our buildings will not result in reduced emissions in the short-term. Strategic electrification is identifying opportunities where it makes the most sense to electrify in a way that increases energy efficiency and reduces pollution, while lowering costs and phasing out fossil fuels. This effort could include piloting new innovations, addressing data center energy demands, installing microgrids and the like.
Strategy
Create a strategic electrification plan, identifying and prioritizing areas where electrification and renewable energy will be most feasible in the short-term and detailing the longer-term transition to phase out fossil fuels.
Expected Outcomes
A set of projects that demonstrate decarbonization approaches for St. Louis City and help scale future efforts.
How will we achieve this?
Our Actions
L.1
Explore the installation of solar developments, wind power, and hydropower on City property by third parties to generate City revenue and demonstrate technologies, as well as enforcing existing solar-ready and EV-ready ordinances.
L.2
Work with Ameren and key partners to identify pilot solar/microgrid developments that support the electric grid, reach climate goals, and reduce energy costs in neighborhoods with high energy burden.
L.3
In coordination with Ameren and Spire, identify opportunities and key infrastructure needs to transition St. Louis City to a low-carbon community by 2040.
L.4
Evaluate how to phase in electric vehicles and publicly available charging stations to drive down emissions and pollution from non-electric vehicles, given existing energy sources.
L.5
Enhance and expand the district energy system to increase efficiency and reduce use of coal energy while leveraging existing infrastructure.
Case Studies
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