CINCINNATI- The City of Cincinnati and Green Umbrella have announced a partnership with BlocPower to launch Cincy BlocMaps. BlocPower is a national climate tech company focused on decarbonizing aging buildings. Thanks to a generous local donor, Cincinnati joins 23 other municipalities, community groups, utilities, and developers nationwide utilizing BlocMaps. 

BlocMaps empowers users by providing a comprehensive breakdown of the local building stock allowing for well-informed strategy for targeting and outreach. The tool considers factors such as building characteristics, environmental justice needs, socioeconomic indicators, energy use intensity, HVAC characteristics, potential for energy efficiency improvements, and more. Notably, Cincinnati takes the lead as the first area to incorporate a solar feasibility feature on the BlocMaps tool thanks to a partnership with the OKI Regional Council of Governments. 

BlocMaps not only facilitates a visual understanding of the local building landscape but also offers insightful analysis and exportable data that can be used to target outreach and upgrades. The analysis assesses costs, potential rebates, and greenhouse gas reductions associated with implementing energy efficiency, electrification, and renewable energy upgrades. The City, along with key stakeholders, will strategically employ the BlocMaps tool to target and advance building decarbonization initiatives in the region in alignment with goals of the 2023 Green Cincinnati Plan. 

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Questions? Contact Molly Robertshaw molly.robertshaw@cincinnati-oh.gov