Gonzales, LA Wedge and Vulnerability Assessment
To create its Climate Action Plan, the City of Gonzales, LA, contracted with the Center for Planning Excellence (CPEX) and ICLEI USA to conduct a wedge analysis and climate vulnerability assessment. The wedge analysis was conducted to inform reduction targets and actions for the plan. ICLEI USA also conducted a climate vulnerability assessment to identify […]
Lansing, MI Wedge Analysis
The City of Lansing is committed to creating a sustainable community and is leading by example through its Climate Action Plan (CAP) for municipal operations. The CAP includes goals to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, increase energy efficiency, reduce waste, and provide long-term operational savings while protecting the environment. The city is also working towards […]
Milwaukee County, WI LGO Emissions Reduction
Milwaukee County’s government operations are currently admitting above their desired amount, Milwaukee County LGO is trying to meet a 50% emissions reduction by 2030. Photo by Coasted Media on Unsplash.
Golden, CO Wedge Analysis
Golden, CO developed its first Greenhouse Gas Inventory in 2010. Golden used that effort to develop a Sustainability Action Plan as well as establish critical goals in the areas of energy, waste and water. Golden has set goals for both its Local Government Operations as well as the community and advocates for state policies that […]
Pueblo County, CO Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Vulnerability Assessment
The importance of conducting the vulnerability assessment was to identify the impacts climate change would have on the county, systems, and populations and to what extent. The project assessed vulnerability and what actions will be taken as a result. For the GHGI, the project was to better understand the sources of emissions and to make […]
City of Milwaukee, WI Wedge Analysis
The City of Milwaukee had set emissions targets as part of their Climate and Equity Task Force. Following an ICLEI GHG Inventory, the city requested a Wedge Analysis to determine the feasibility of meeting those targets. The local governments provided input of proposed strategies and feedback. They additionally coordinated with their community committees which had […]
Transportation Mode Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analysis
The Central Wasatch Commission in Utah recognizes the importance of quantifying the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from alternative modes for the Mountain Transportation System Project. The Mountain transportation System connects communities together, creating stakeholders in the surrounding local and regional governments. This analysis will identify emissions reduction potential for the alternatives compared to the baseline […]