Lincoln directs city departments to prefer ENERGY STAR equipment, recycled-content paper, and lower-emission fleet vehicles where life-cycle costs are competitive, supporting CAP and LPlan 2050 sustainability goals.
Procurement guidance from the Mayor's Office and Purchasing Division asks departments to weigh life-cycle costs, recycled content, and energy use when selecting goods. Fleet additions favor hybrid or electric vehicles where duty cycles allow, and LES partners on EV charging at municipal facilities. The policy is internal: residents and businesses are not required to follow it, though contractors bidding on city work may see preference points for sustainability certifications.
There are no resident-facing penalties; non-compliance is handled internally through the city Purchasing Division and contract-management processes rather than ordinance enforcement.
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