Ulster County, NY Community-Wide Greenhouse Gas Inventory
Ulster County, NY, sought to develop a data-driven climate action plan by assessing its community-wide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. To support local climate planning, the County also aimed to equip its 21 municipalities with individual GHG inventories and reporting tools.
Google 24/7 Hourly Electricity Emissions Analysis
The project aimed to develop a new approach for accounting for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in local community inventories. This method would consider how electricity generation sources on the grid fluctuate throughout the day and across different seasons, as well as how electricity demand varies. The goal was to provide local governments with actionable data […]
Sterling Heights, MI 2022 Community-Wide + Local Government Operation & Greenhouse Gas Inventory
Sterling Heights, MI, established the Sterling Heights Sustainability Commission in 2020 to guide the city’s sustainability goals. However, the city lacked a community-wide (CW) or local government operations (LGO) emissions inventory, both of which are essential for effective climate action planning.
South Bend, IN 2023 Community-Wide Greenhouse Gas Inventory
South Bend, IN needed an updated community-wide greenhouse gas inventory (GHGI) to track its progress toward its 2050 net-zero emissions target and establish interim 2030 goals.
Avon, CO 2019 and 2022 Inventory of Community-wide Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Avon, CO sought to establish a baseline for its climate action efforts and align with Eagle County by assessing its greenhouse gas emissions over time.
Richmond, VA 2022 Inventory of Community-Wide Greenhouse Gas Emissions and 2018 Comparison
Richmond, VA, aimed to track progress toward its climate goals by updating its greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory and comparing it to past data. This effort built on Richmond’s climate action work dating back to its 2008 baseline inventory.
Topsham, ME Community GHGI
Topsham, Maine, had not previously developed a greenhouse gas inventory (GHGI) to guide its climate action efforts. To establish a foundation for effective climate planning, the town partnered with ICLEI USA to quantify emissions, set science-based targets (SBTs), and identify high-impact actions.
Albany, NY 2023 Community-Wide + Local Government Operations Greenhouse Gas Inventories
The City of Albany updated its Climate Action Plan (CAP) and used updated greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories to guide data-driven decision-making. These inventories helped prioritize strategies from existing plans, such as the Complete Streets and Bike & Pedestrian Plan, ensuring a cohesive approach to reducing emissions.