Kansas City Energy Crackdown Unenforced

This prog blog report is worthwhile inasmuch as it informs us that harsh eco-rules aren't really enforceable, mostly passed for social media love . . . And then subsequently ignored.

Check-it . . .

A city ordinance passed by the Kansas City Council in 2015 requires operators of large buildings to report their annual energy and water consumption. The intent is to educate owners on how to upgrade their insulation, heating and cooling systems and lighting to use less energy.

Eight years later, only 45% of buildings are reporting their usage. And although the city has the legal power to impose fines of up to $2,000 for failure to follow reporting requirements, officials have chosen not to do so.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Kansas City is trying to reduce energy use, but building owners won't comply * Missouri Independent

Kansas City has been trying to track energy consumption, but without enforcement, building owners aren't cooperating

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