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The committee unanimously approved a statement opposing a proposed 20-month pause in Worcester’s Specialized Stretch Code enforcement, which would extend through January 1, 2028, and asked the City Manager to share it with the City Council.
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The Specialized Stretch Code sets higher energy-efficiency standards for certain new construction. Committee members said pausing enforcement could weaken Worcester’s climate goals and noted that the report cited an added cost of about $500 per residential unit, while more efficient buildings may have lower long-term operating costs. The committee also approved future discussions on improving communication about sustainability-related actions before the City Council or School Committee.
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