Local Government Climate and Energy Goals
Energy efficiency targets for local government operations help to coordinate and focus efficiency efforts and streamline investments across departments. Setting and codifying a clear commitment helps provide a point of reference against which a city can measure its progress.
This sub-category includes information on the following topics:
- Established energy efficiency-related goals for local government operations (including reductions in GHGs, energy intensity)
- Codification, executive action, or other formal adoption of the goal
- Stakeholder involvement in developing goals and related strategies.
- Progress toward goals, whether the government is on track to meet its goals.
Climate Mitigation Goal
The city of Akron set a goal to reduce local government GHG emissions 20% by 2025, using a 2005 baseline.
Energy Reduction Goal
We could not find any information regarding a local energy reduction goal for Akron.
Renewable Energy Goal
We could not find any information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal for Akron.
Last updated: November 2023
Climate Mitigation Goal
Mayor Tim Keller signed a pledge joining the Climate Mayors and pledging to meet the Paris Climate Agreement Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goals. According to the U.S. reduction targets contained in the Agreement, the City has committed to reduce its emissions 26-28 percent from 2005 levels by 2025.
ACEEE was unable to project if the city will achieve its near-term GHG emissions reduction goal for municipal operations because insufficient GHG emissions data were available for our analysis.
Energy Reduction Goal
Albuquerque has a goal to reduce local government building energy use 65% below a 2010 baseline by 2025.
Renewable Energy Goal
Albuquerque has a goal to use 100% renewable energy for city-owned buildings by 2025.
Last updated: June 2021
Climate Mitigation Goal
Allentown does not have a climate mitigation or greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal for municipal operations.
Energy Reduction Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal energy reduction goal.
Renewable Energy Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal.
Last updated: June 2021
Arlington’s Community Energy Plan calls for a reduction in county government greenhouse gas emissions of 76% below 2007 levels by 2050. The Arlington County Board adopted Arlington’s greenhouse gas reductions targets in June of 2013 and incorporated them into the County’s Comprehensive Plan.
Reporting
Data regarding the energy intensity and carbon footprint of government buildings can be consulted in Arlington County's open data portal.
Last updated: May 2017
Climate Mitigation Goal
The city of Atlanta set a goal in its 2015 Climate Action Plan to reduce local government GHG emissions 40% by 2030, using a 2009 baseline.
Energy Reduction Goal
We could not find any information regarding a local energy reduction goal for Atlanta.
Renewable Energy Goal
The city of Atlanta set a goal to continue to use 100% renewable energy to power city operations by 2035.
Last updated: November 2023
Climate Mitigation Goal
Augusta does not have a climate mitigation or greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal for municipal operations.
Energy Reduction Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal energy reduction goal.
Renewable Energy Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal.
Last updated: June 2021
Climate Mitigation Goal
The city of Aurora set a goal in its 2009 Sustainability Plan to reduce local government GHG emissions 10% by 2025, using a 2007 baseline.
Energy Reduction Goal
We could not find any information regarding a local energy reduction goal for Aurora.
Renewable Energy Goal
We could not find any information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal for Aurora.
Last updated: November 2023
In 2007, the Austin City Council approved Resolution No. 20070215-023, which formally established climate and energy goals for the City of Austin’s operations.
Climate Mitigation Goal
The Resolution committed the City of Austin to achieve carbon-neutral municipal operations by 2020. This goal has now expired. Austin releases data on greenhouse gas emissions on its sustainability dashboard, but has not yet updated annual inventories with 2020 data.
Energy Reduction Goal
The City set a goal to reduce energy consumption in buildings 5% each year through 2020. This goal has now expired. Progress towards the goal is published on the city’s sustainability dashboard, but the City has not yet updated annual inventories with 2020 data.
Renewable Energy Goal
Austin has used renewable energy to power 100% of municipal operations since 2011.
Last updated: May 2021
Climate Mitigation Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal climate mitigation or greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal.
Energy Reduction Goal
We were unable to find information regarding an energy reduction goal for municipal operations.
Renewable Energy Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal.
Last updated: June 2021
The City of Baltimore formally adopted the 2019 Sustainability Plan to drive climate and energy action in both the community and municipal operations.
Climate Mitigation Goal
The 2019 Sustainability Plan establishes a goal to reduce citywide greenhouse gas emissions 30% below 2007 levels by 2023. The goals align with those put forth by the Paris Climate Agreement. Based on ACEEE’s analysis of past years emissions data, ACEEE projects that the city will not meet its near-term GHG emissions reduction goal for municipal operations.
Energy Reduction Goal
The city does not have a comprehensive goal to reduce energy use in municipal facilities, but the city's Strategic Management Energy Plan established a goal to reduce municipal electricity use by 30% below 2006 levels by 2022.
Renewable Energy Goal
Baltimore aims to use renewable energy to power 20% of city-owned building energy use by 2022. As of 2020, the City has achieved renewable energy use of 18% for City-owned buildings and anticipates being able to achieve the 20% goal by 2022.
Last updated: June 2021
Climate Mitigation Goal
Baton Rouge does not have a climate mitigation or greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal for municipal operations.
Energy Reduction Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal energy reduction goal, though the city's 2018 comprehensive plan includes a broad goal to increase energy efficiency.
Renewable Energy Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal, though the city's 2018 comprehensive plan includes a broad goal to increase renewable generation.
Last updated: June 2021
Climate Mitigation Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal climate mitigation or greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal.
Energy Reduction Goal
Although we were unable to find information regarding an energy reduction goal for municipal operations, the City of Birmingham has contracted assistance from TRANE to help promote annual energy savings per capita greater than 2.5%.
Renewable Energy Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal.
Last updated: June 2021
Climate Mitigation Goal
Boise has a goal of carbon neutrality for local government operations by 2035. This goal was announced by the Mayor in her 2020 State of the City address. The city is currently developing a Climate Action Roadmap, which outlines the best options to pursue in order to achieve this goal.
Energy Reduction Goal
Boise’s Environmentally Sustainable Community plan includes a goal to reduce municipal energy use 50% by 2030.
Renewable Energy Goal
The Boise Energy Future Plan includes a goal to use 100% renewable electricity for municipal operations by 2030.
Last updated: June 2021
The City of Boston’s Imagine Boston 2030 plan outlines goals the entire city, including the local government, must realize.
Climate Mitigation Goal
Boston established a goal to achieve carbon-neutrality by 2050. The city's 2019 Climate Action Plan Update establishes a goal of reducing emissions from municipal operations by 60% below 2005 levels by 2030. To meet this goal, Boston must reduce per capita emissions by 4.19% annually. ACEEE projects that the city will meet its GHG emissions reduction goal for local government operations.
Energy Reduction Goal
The City of Boston participates in the Better Buildings Challenge to achieve an energy use reduction of 20% below 2010 levels by 2023 in municipal buildings. To maintain its Massachusetts Green Community designation, Boston is required to reduce municipal energy use by 20% within five years of earning the designation.
Renewable Energy Goal
We did not find information regarding a quantitative municipal renewable energy goal. The 2019 Climate Action Plan Update states the general intention to invest in renewable energy generation in municipal buildings.
Last updated: May 2021
Boulder's Climate Commitment draft report contains a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2050. We did not collect information on the extent of stakeholder involvement in the setting of the 2050 goal.
Last updated: October 2015
The City of Bridgeport released the Bridgeport Municipal Plan in 2010. The Plan outlines several efficiency and resource conservation actions the city may pursue.
Climate Mitigation Goal
The Plan established a goal to reduce emissions from municipal operations 30% below 2007 levels by 2030. ACEEE was unable to project if the city will achieve its near-term GHG emissions reduction goal for municipal operations because insufficient GHG emissions data were available for our analysis.
Energy Reduction Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal energy reduction goal.
Renewable Energy Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal.
Last updated: June 2021
The City of Buffalo released the Energy Master Plan to guide its municipal energy conservation efforts.
Climate Mitigation Goal
The city does not currently have a quantitative climate mitigation or greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal for municipal operations.
Energy Reduction Goal
The Energy Master Plan established a goal to reduce energy use in municipal buildings 20% below 2009 levels by 2020. An upcoming GHG emissions inventory that will be used to assess success in achieving the goal is being developed.
Renewable Energy Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal.
Last updated: June 2021
The Climate Action Plan calls on Burlington to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from government operations to 2010 levels by 2016 and reduce emissions 20% below 2010 levels by 2025. We do not know if these greenhouse gas emissions targets were formally adopted by the city council. We did not collect information on the extent to which formal agency stakeholder groups were involved in setting the goals.
Last updated: October 2015
Climate Mitigation Goal
Cape Coral does not have a climate mitigation or greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal for municipal operations.
Energy Reduction Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a goal to reduce municipal electricity use.
Renewable Energy Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal.
Last updated: June 2021
Carrboro’s Board of Aldermen adopted Resolution 78/2009-10 articulating a vision to reduce the community’s greenhouse gas emissions by the proportional amount required to keep carbon dioxide levels under 350 parts per million in the atmosphere. The town has not formally adopted a government operations goal to this end, but it is actively studying a 2% to 7% annual greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal with stakeholders.
Last updated: April 2014
Climate Mitigation Goal
Charleston's Climate Action Plan includes goals to reduce emissions 56% below 2018 levels by 2030 and to net zero by 2050. ACEEE was unable to project if the city will achieve its near-term GHG emissions reduction goal for municipal operations because insufficient GHG emissions data were available for our analysis.
Energy Reduction Goal
The City of Charleston completed an energy performance contract last year to reduce municipal energy use by 47%.
Renewable Energy Goal
Charleston's Climate Action Plan includes a target to identify feasibility and funding opportunities for renewable energy on city facilities.
Last updated: June 2021
Climate Mitigation Goal
We could not find any information regarding a municipal climate change mitigation or greenhouse gas reduction goal for Charlotte.
Energy Reduction Goal
We could not find any information regarding a local energy reduction goal for Charlotte.
Renewable Energy Goal
The city of Charlotte set a goal to use 100% renewable energy to power city operations by 2030.
Last updated: November 2023
Charlottesville’s 2012 Emissions Report Update identified a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from local government operations by 1% annually. The goal was formally codified when the Emissions Report Update was adopted into the 2013 Comprehensive Plan by reference. Charlottesville also has an energy reduction goal for local government operations, but we could not confirm the details of the goal. We did not collect information on the extent to which formal agency stakeholder groups were involved in setting the goal.
Last updated: October 2015
Climate Change Mitigation Goal
We could not find any information regarding a municipal climate change mitigation or greenhouse gas reduction goal for Chattanooga.
Energy Reduction Goal
We could not find any information regarding a local energy reduction goal for Chattanooga.
Renewable Electricity Goal
We could not find any information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal for Chattanooga.
Last Updated: November 2023
The City of Chicago’s sustainability goals derive mostly from mayoral executive orders. Previously, the city released the Sustainable Chicago 2015 plan to guide municipal climate and energy action.
Climate Mitigation Goal
Executive Order No. 2017-1 committed the entire city to greenhouse gas emission reductions consistent with the Paris Accord. The commitment would achieve greenhouse gas emission reductions of 26% to 28% below a 2005 baseline. ACEEE was unable to project if the city will achieve its near-term GHG emissions reduction goal for municipal operations because insufficient GHG emissions data were available for our analysis.
Energy Reduction Goal
We did not find information regarding a municipal energy reduction goal, though the Sustainable Chicago 2015 plan includes a goal to improve energy efficiency in municipal buildings by 10%.
Renewable Energy Goal
A 2019 resolution pledged that City buildings will consume 100% renewable energy by 2035.
Last updated: May 2021
The City of Chula Vista’s City Operations Sustainability Plan establishes energy goals for the municipal government. The 2017 Climate Action Plan also highlights municipal actions.
Climate Mitigation Goal
The City of Chula Vista succeeded in achieving a goal to reduce municipal emissions 20% below 1990 levels, however, the city currently does not have a climate mitigation goal.
Energy Reduction Goal
We did not find information regarding a current municipal energy reduction goal.
Renewable Energy Goal
We did not find information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal.
Last updated: June 2021
The Green Cincinnati Plan establishes both municipal and community-wide goals for the City of Cincinnati.
Climate Mitigation Goal
The city does not have a climate mitigation or greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal for municipal operations.
Energy Reduction Goal
The Green Cincinnati Plan includes a goal to reduce energy use by 2% annually, including specific local government actions to achieve this goal.
Renewable Energy Goal
The Green Cincinnati Plan set a goal to use 100% renewable energy for city government operations by 2035.
Last updated: June 2021
The City of Cleveland’s Sustainable Cleveland Municipal Action Plan (SC-MAP) establishes comprehensive climate and energy goals for the Cleveland’s city government.
Climate Mitigation Goal
SC-MAP establishes a goal to reduce municipal emissions 45% below 2010 levels by 2030, with an interim reduction goal of 20% by 2020. To meet this goal, Cleveland must reduce per capita emissions by 2.48% annually. Based on ACEEE’s analysis of past years emissions data, ACEEE projects that the city will meet its near-term GHG emissions reduction goal for municipal operations.
Energy Reduction Goal
SC-MAP sets a goal to reduce total energy use 20% below 2010 levels by 2030, with an interim reduction goal of 10% by 2020. Within this goal, the city plans to reduce building energy use by 50% below 2010 levels by 2030, with an interim goal of 20% by 2020. The city also participates in the Better Buildings Challenge to reduce energy use 20% below 2010 levels by 2022.
Renewable Energy Goal
As stated in SC-MAP, Cleveland city government plans to install on-site renewable energy systems to meet 5% of energy use by 2030, with an interim goal of 2% by 2020. An ordinance introduced in 2020 directs the City to install solar on up to 15 City facilities.
Last updated: June 2021
Climate Mitigation Goal
Colorado Springs does not have a climate mitigation or greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal for municipal operations.
Energy Reduction Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal energy reduction goal.
Renewable Energy Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal.
Last updated: June 2021
Climate Mitigation Goal
Columbia does not have a climate mitigation or greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal for municipal operations.
Energy Reduction Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal energy reduction goal.
Renewable Energy Goal
Columbia has a goal to use 100% renewable energy for municipal operations.
Last updated: June 2021
Climate Mitigation Goal
The city of Columbus set a goal to reduce local government GHG emissions 45% by 2030, using a 2013 baseline.
Energy Reduction Goal
We could not find any information regarding a local energy reduction goal for Columbus.
Renewable Energy Goal
The city of Columbus set a goal to use 100% renewable energy to power city operations by 2030.
Last updated: November 2023
Climate Mitigation Goal
The city of Dallas set a goal to reduce local government GHG emissions 43% by 2030, using a 2015 baseline.
Energy Reduction Goal
We could not find any information regarding a local energy reduction goal for Dallas
Renewable Energy Goal
We could not find any information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal for Dallas.
Last updated: November 2023
Climate Mitigation Goal
Dayton does not have a climate mitigation or greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal for municipal operations.
Energy Reduction Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal energy reduction goal.
Renewable Energy Goal
The City's Climate Emergency resolution sets a goal to achieve 100% renewable energy for municipal operations by 2035.
Last updated: June 2021
Executive Order No. 123 established Denver’s Office of Sustainability. The Office is responsible for establishing sustainability goals and thus released the 2020 sustainability goals for both the community and local government.
Climate Mitigation Goal
Denver’s city government established a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from municipal operations to less than 354,000 MTCO2e by 2020. Progress towards municipal climate goals can be found on the city’s 2017 Progress Report. This goal has now expired.
Energy Reduction Goal
The city’s 2020 municipal goals establish an energy reduction target of 20% below 2011 usage. The city also participates in the Better Buildings Challenge. This goal has now expired.
Renewable Energy Goal
The city has set a goal to achieve 100% renewable energy for municipal operations by 2025. The city also has a goal to double renewable energy produced from city facilities over the 2012 baseline.
Last updated: May 2021
Climate Mitigation Goal
We could not find any information regarding a municipal climate change mitigation or greenhouse gas reduction goal for Des Moines.
Energy Reduction Goal
We could not find any information regarding a local energy reduction goal for Des Moines.
Renewable Energy Goal
We could not find any information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal for Des Moines.
Last updated: November 2023
Climate Mitigation Goal
The city of Detroit set a goal to reduce local government GHG emissions 25% by 2025, using a 2012 baseline.
Energy Reduction Goal
We could not find any information regarding a local energy reduction goal for Detroit.
Renewable Energy Goal
We could not find any information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal for Detroit.
Last updated: November 2023
The Dubuque City Council adopted a community-wide goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 50% below 2003 levels by 2030, but municipal activities are expected to make up a significant portion of this reduction. We did not collect information on the extent to which formal agency stakeholder groups were involved in setting the goal.
Last updated: October 2013
Climate Change Mitigation Goal
The city of Durham set a goal to reduce local government GHG emissions 50% by 2030, using a 2005 baseline.
Energy Reduction Goal
We could not find any information regarding a local energy reduction goal for Durham.
Renewable Electricity Goal
We could not find any information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal for Durham.
Last Updated: November 2023
The City of El Paso has not adopted a municipal climate or sustainability action plan.
Climate Mitigation Goal
The city does not have a climate mitigation or greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal for municipal operations.
Energy Reduction Goal
El Paso participates in the Better Buildings Challenge to achieve a municipal energy use reduction of 20% below 2009 levels by 2022.
Renewable Energy Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal.
Last updated: June 2021
The City of Fort Worth created the Sustainability Task Force to ensure sustainable economic growth. The Task Force is also entrusted with improving municipal operations to achieve citywide sustainability goals.
Climate Mitigation Goal
The city does not have a climate mitigation or greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal for municipal operations.
Energy Reduction Goal
The city does not have a municipal energy reduction goal.
Renewable Energy Goal
The city does not have a municipal renewable energy goal.
Last updated: June 2021
Climate Mitigation Goal
The city of Fresno set a goal to reduce local government GHG emissions 80% by 2050, using a 1990 baseline.
Energy Reduction Goal
We could not find any information regarding a local energy reduction goal for Fresno.
Renewable Energy Goal
The city of Fresno set a goal to use 50% renewable energy to power city operations by 2025.
Last updated: November 2023
Climate Mitigation Goal
The city of Grand Rapids set a goal to reduce local government GHG emissions 85% by 2030, using a 2008 baseline.
Energy Reduction Goal
We could not find any information regarding a local energy reduction goal for Grand Rapids.
Renewable Energy Goal
The city of Grand Rapids set a goal to use 100% renewable energy to power city operations by 2025.
Last updated: November 2023
Climate Mitigation Goal
Greensboro does not have a climate mitigation or greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal for municipal operations.
Energy Reduction Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal energy reduction goal.
Renewable Energy Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal.
Last updated: June 2021
Climate Mitigation Goal
The city of Hartford set a goal to reduce local government GHG emissions 26-28% by 2025, using a 2005 baseline.
Energy Reduction Goal
We could not find any information regarding a local energy reduction goal for Hartford.
Renewable Energy Goal
We could not find any information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal for Hartford.
Last updated: November 2023
Climate Mitigation Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal climate mitigation or greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal.
Energy Reduction Goal
We were unable to find information regarding an energy reduction goal for municipal operations.
Renewable Energy Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal.
Last updated: June 2021
Climate Mitigation Goal
The city of Honolulu set a goal to reduce local government GHG emissions 45% by 2025, using a 2015 baseline.
Energy Reduction Goal
We could not find any information regarding a local energy reduction goal for Honolulu.
Renewable Energy Goal
The city of Honolulu set a goal to use 100% renewable energy to power city operations by 2045.
Last updated: November 2023
The City of Houston's Climate Action Plan guides energy and climate goals for the City.
Climate Mitigation Goal
The City of Houston has a goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 through its Climate Action Plan, which also applies to municipal operations. The Houston Climate Action Plan sets interim greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals for 2030 (40% reduction) and 2040 (75% reduction) from the 2014 baseline, with the final goal of a 100% reduction by 2050. ACEEE was unable to project if the city will achieve its near-term local government GHG emissions reduction goal because insufficient GHG emissions data were available for our analysis.
Energy Reduction Goal
Through the Better Buildings Challenge, the city established a goal to achieve 20% energy reduction below 2008 levels by 2021. Municipal buildings account for 7 million out of 30 million square feet of the city’s commitment. Additionally, per state law (Texas Health and Safety Code §388.005), the City of Houston is required to establish a goal to reduce electric consumption by at least five percent each state fiscal year. The City of Houston actively strives to meet this 5% target each year.
Renewable Energy Goal
The City's Climate Action Plan includes a goal to use 100% renewable energy for municipal operations by 2025. As of July 1, 2020, Houston began purchasing 100% renewable energy through a contract with the City's retail electric provider.
Last updated: June 2021
The City of Indianapolis’s Thrive Indianapolis Draft Plan includes both municipal and community goals.
Climate Mitigation Goal
The city has a goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. ACEEE was unable to project if the city will achieve its near-term GHG emissions reduction goal for municipal operations because insufficient GHG emissions data were available for our analysis.
Energy Reduction Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal energy reduction goal.
Renewable Energy Goal
Indianapolis does not have an active renewable energy goal for municipal operations.
Last updated: June 2021
Climate Mitigation Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal climate mitigation or greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal.
Energy Reduction Goal
We were unable to find information regarding an energy reduction goal for municipal operations.
Renewable Energy Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal.
Last updated: June 2021
Kansas City’s Resolution No. 170586 established many of the city government’s municipal climate and energy goals, and Resolution No. 200005 updated the baseline year to 2005. The city’s 2008 Climate Action Plan also includes relevant municipal goals. Kansas City Resolution No. 080754 formally adopted the goals recommended by the 2008 Climate Action Plan.
Climate Mitigation Goal
The City has a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from municipal operations 70% below 2005 levels by 2025 with a goal of being climate neutral by 2030. To meet this goal, the city must reduce per capita emissions by 3.73% annually. Based on ACEEE’s analysis of past years emissions data, ACEEE projects that the city will come within 90% of its near-term GHG emissions reduction goal for municipal operations.
Energy Reduction Goal
Kansas City aims to reduce local government energy use 50% by 2050. The Resolution includes a goal to achieve ENERGY STAR certification for 90% of municipal buildings over 25,000 square feet.
Renewable Energy Goal
The Resolution 181000 committed the city to procuring 100% of electricity from renewable energy resources by 2020. This goal was not met, and Resolution No. 200005 updated the goal to 100% renewable electricity by 2022.
Last updated: June 2021
The City of Knoxville Energy and Sustainability Initiative includes both municipal and community climate action initiatives.
Climate Mitigation Goal
The Sustainability Work Plan includes a goal to reduce municipal greenhouse gas emissions 20% below 2005 levels by 2020. The City of Knoxville passed a resolution in 2019 calling for a municipal greenhouse gas emissions reduction of 50% below 2005 levels by 2030. Based on ACEEE’s analysis of past years' emissions data, ACEEE projects that the city will meet approximately 97% of its near-term GHG emissions reduction goal for municipal operations.
Energy Reduction Goal
The city participates in the Better Buildings Challenge to reduce energy use in 2 million square feet of municipal buildings 20% below 2010 levels by 2022.
Renewable Energy Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal.
Last updated: June 2021
Climate Mitigation Goal
Lakeland does not have a climate mitigation or greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal for municipal operations.
Energy Reduction Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal energy reduction goal.
Renewable Energy Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal.
Last updated: June 2021
Climate Change Mitigation Goal
The city of Lansing set a goal to reduce local government GHG emissions 100% by 2040.
Energy Reduction Goal
We could not find any information regarding a local energy reduction goal for Lansing.
Renewable Electricity Goal
We could not find any information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal for Lansing.
Last Updated: November 2023
Climate Mitigation Goal
The city of Las Vegas set a goal to reduce local government GHG emissions 100% by 2050.
Energy Reduction Goal
The city of Las Vegas set a goal to reduce local government building energy use 2% annually.
Renewable Energy Goal
The city of Las Vegas set a goal to continue to use 100% renewable energy to power city operations.
Last updated: November 2023
The Climate Protection Plan called for goals applying to both the community-at-large and local government operations that would reduce greenhouse gas emissions 30% below 2005 levels by 2020, 50% by 2030, 70% by 2040, and 80% by 2050. Horizon 2020, the city and county's long-range planning document, recently incorporated an environment chapter, which refers to the recommendations made in the Climate Protection Plan. We did not collect information on the extent to which formal agency stakeholder groups were involved in setting the goal.
Last updated: October 2015
Climate Mitigation Goal
Little Rock does not have a climate mitigation or greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal for municipal operations.
Energy Reduction Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal energy reduction goal.
Renewable Energy Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal.
Last updated: June 2021
Climate Change Mitigation Goal
We could not find any information regarding a municipal climate change mitigation or greenhouse gas reduction goal for Long Beach.
Energy Reduction Goal
We could not find any information regarding a local energy reduction goal for Long Beach.
Renewable Energy Goal
We could not find any information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal for Long Beach.
Last updated: November 2023
Climate Change Mitigation Goal
The city of Los Angeles set a goal to reduce local government GHG emissions 55% by 2025, using a 2008 baseline.
Energy Reduction Goal
The city of Los Angeles set a goal to reduce local government building energy use 18% by 2025, using a 2015 baseline.
Renewable Energy Goal
The city of Los Angeles set a goal to install 3MW of solar energy infrastructure to power city operations by 2025.
Last updated: November 2023
Climate Change Mitigation Goal
We could not find any information regarding a municipal climate change mitigation or greenhouse gas reduction goal for Louisville.
Energy Reduction Goal
We could not find any information regarding a local energy reduction goal for Louisville.
Renewable Energy Goal
The city of Louisville set a goal to use 100% renewable energy to power city operations by 2035.
Last updated: November 2023
Climate Change Mitigation Goal
The city of Madison set a goal to have net-zero local government operations by 2030.
Energy Reduction Goal
The city of Madison set a goal to reduce local government building energy use 25% by 2030, using a 2010 baseline.
Renewable Energy Goal
The city of Madison set a goal to use 100% renewable energy to power city operations by 2030.
Last updated: November 2023
Climate Mitigation Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal climate mitigation or greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal.
Energy Reduction Goal
We were unable to find information regarding an energy reduction goal for municipal operations.
Renewable Energy Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal.
Last updated: June 2021
Climate Change Mitigation Goal
The city of Memphis set a goal to reduce local government building GHG emissions 55% by 2035 and fleet emissions 45% by 2035, using a 2016 baseline.
Energy Reduction Goal
We could not find any information regarding a local energy reduction goal for Memphis.
Renewable Energy Goal
We could not find any information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal for Memphis.
Last updated: November 2023
Climate Change Mitigation Goal
We could not find any information regarding a municipal climate change mitigation or greenhouse gas reduction goal for Mesa.
Energy Reduction Goal
We could not find any information regarding a local energy reduction goal for Mesa.
Renewable Energy Goal
We could not find any information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal for Mesa.
Last updated: November 2023
Climate Mitigation Goal
MiPlan set a goal to reduce the city government’s greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2015 from 2007 levels, but we were unable to find a current climate mitigation goal. Miami is currently developing a CAP/GHG Reduction Plan. This plan does not include an explicit quantitative government operations reduction goal, but there are actions within the plan that aim to reduce emissions from government operations.
Energy Reduction Goal
We were unable to find information regarding an energy reduction goal for municipal operations.
Renewable Energy Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal.
Last updated: June 2021
Climate Change Mitigation Goal
We could not find any information regarding a municipal climate change mitigation or greenhouse gas reduction goal for Milwaukee.
Energy Reduction Goal
We could not find any information regarding a local energy reduction goal for Milwaukee.
Renewable Energy Goal
The city of Milwaukee set a goal to use 25% renewable energy to power city operations by 2025.
Last updated: November 2023
The Minneapolis Climate Action Plan established citywide climate and energy goals for the city.
Climate Mitigation Goal
Minneapolis aims to achieve a 1.5% annual reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from city facilities. Based on ACEEE’s analysis of past years emissions data, ACEEE projects that the city will meet its near-term GHG emissions reduction goal for municipal operations.
Energy Reduction Goal
We did not find information regarding a municipal energy reduction goal.
Renewable Energy Goal
Minneapolis formally adopted a resolution establishing a 100% renewable energy goal for municipal operations by 2022.
Last updated: May 2021
Climate Mitigation Goal
Montgomery County Council passed the Emergency Climate Mobilization resolution in 2017. It sets a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2027 and 100% by 2035. ACEEE does not project the county will achieve its GHG reduction goal for local government operations.
Energy Reduction Goal
We did not find information regarding an energy reduction goal for municipal operations.
Renewable Energy Goal
We did not find information regarding a renewable energy goal.
Last updated: December 2019
The City of Nashville’s draft Livable Nashville Recommendations guides the city’s municipal sustainability actions.
Climate Mitigation Goal
The Recommendations establish a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from municipal operations by 80% by 2050, with interim reduction targets of 20% by 2020 and 40% by 2030.
Energy Reduction Goal
The Recommendations include a goal to reduce building resource use by 80% by 2050, with interim reduction targets of 20% by 2020 and 40% by 2030. Additionally, the city's Department of General Services is developing a plan to achieve a 20% average reduction in energy and emissions across 9% of city buildings by square footage by 2024. The plan also calls for retrofitting 12.5% of city buildings by square footage to LEED Zero standards from 2026 to 2032.
Renewable Energy Goal
Nashville adopted a renewable portfolio standard that has a goal to use 100% renewable energy by 2041.
Last updated: June 2021
Climate Change Mitigation Goal
The city of New Haven set a goal to reduce local government GHG emissions 55% by 2030, using a 1999 baseline.
Energy Reduction Goal
We could not find any information regarding a local energy reduction goal for New Haven.
Renewable Energy Goal
The city of New Haven set a goal to continue to use 100% renewable energy to power city operations.
Last updated: November 2023
Climate Change Mitigation Goal
We could not find any information regarding a municipal climate change mitigation or greenhouse gas reduction goal for New Orleans.
Energy Reduction Goal
We could not find any information regarding a local energy reduction goal for New Orleans.
Renewable Energy Goal
We could not find any information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal for New Orleans.
Last updated: November 2023
New York City’s One City, Built to Last: Transforming New York City’s Buildings for a Low-Carbon Future plan drives citywide climate and energy action. The city also released the 80x50 Roadmap to guide long-term climate and energy planning.
Climate Mitigation Goal
New York City’s government is subsumed by its city-wide goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. Local Law 97 of 2019 established interim targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from municipal operations 40% by 2025 and 50% by 2030, relative to a 2005 baseline. Based on ACEEE’s analysis of past years emissions data, ACEEE projects that the city will not meet its near-term GHG emissions reduction goal for municipal operations.
Energy Reduction Goal
We did not find information regarding a municipal energy reduction goal.
Renewable Energy Goal
In the One City, Built to Last plan, New York City commits to installing 100 megawatts of solar capacity on city-owned rooftops by 2025. The City also commits to 100% clean electricity by 2040, including for local government consumption.
Last updated: May 2021
The City of Newark adopted the Sustainability Action Plan to drive climate and energy action in both the community and municipal operations.
Climate Mitigation Goal
The city does not have a climate mitigation or greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal for municipal operations, but the Sustainability Action Plan states a general intention to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in city operations.
Energy Reduction Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a current municipal energy reduction goal.
Renewable Energy Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal.
Last updated: June 2021
The City of Oakland’s Energy and Climate Action Plan serves as a roadmap for the city to achieve its municipal sustainability goals.
Climate Mitigation Goal
The City of Oakland formally adopted a resolution establishing a municipal greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal of 83% below 2005 levels by 2050, with interim goals of 36% by 2020 and 56% by 2030. To meet this goal, the city must reduce per capita emissions by 3.15% annually. Based on ACEEE’s analysis of past years emissions data, ACEEE projects that the city will meet its near-term GHG emissions reduction goal for municipal operations.
Energy Reduction Goal
We did not find information regarding a municipal energy reduction goal.
Renewable Energy Goal
Through East Bay Community Energy, the City of Oakland purchases 100% carbon-free electricity for all municipal accounts.
Last updated: May 2021
Oklahoma City has not adopted a municipal climate or sustainability action plan.
Climate Mitigation Goal
The city does not have a climate mitigation or greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal for municipal operations.
Energy Reduction Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal energy reduction goal.
Renewable Energy Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal.
Last updated: June 2021
Climate Mitigation Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal climate mitigation or greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal.
Energy Reduction Goal
We were unable to find information regarding an energy reduction goal for municipal operations.
Renewable Energy Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal.
Last updated: June 2021
The City of Orlando releases annual progress reports to its Municipal Operations Sustainability Plan.
Climate Mitigation Goal
The Municipal Operations Sustainability Plan established a goal for the Orlando city government to be carbon neutral by 2030. To meet this goal, the city must reduce per capita emissions by 5% annually. Based on ACEEE’s analysis of past years emissions data, ACEEE projects that the city will be within 77% of its near-term GHG emissions reduction goal for local government operations.
Energy Reduction Goal
The Plan includes a goal to reduce municipal energy consumption 50% below 2010 levels by 2030.
Renewable Energy Goal
The Plan also includes a goal to use renewable energy to power 100% of municipal operations by 2030.
Last updated: June 2021
Climate Change Mitigation Goal
We could not find any information regarding a municipal climate change mitigation or greenhouse gas reduction goal for Oxnard.
Energy Reduction Goal
We could not find any information regarding a local energy reduction goal for Oxnard.
Renewable Energy Goal
We could not find any information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal for Oxnard.
Last updated: November 2023
We did not find information regarding a greenhouse gas or energy use reduction goal in Park City.
Last updated: October 2015
Climate Change Mitigation Goal
The city of Philadelphia set a goal to reduce local government GHG emissions 50% by 2030, using a 2006 baseline.
Energy Reduction Goal
The city of Philadelphia set a goal to use 100% renewable energy to power city operations by 2030.
Renewable Energy Goal
The city of Philadelphia set a goal to reduce local government building energy use 20% by 2030, using a 2016 baseline.
Last updated: November 2023
Climate Change Mitigation Goal
The city of Phoenix set a goal to reduce local government GHG emissions 40% by 2025, using a 2005 baseline.
Energy Reduction Goal
The city of Phoenix set a goal to reduce local government building energy use 2030 by 30%, using a 2012 baseline.
Renewable Energy Goal
The city of Phoenix set a goal to use 15% renewable energy to power city operations by 2025.
Last updated: November 2023
Climate Change Mitigation Goal
The city of Pittsburgh set a goal to reduce local government GHG emissions 20% by 2023, using a 2003 baseline.
Energy Reduction Goal
The city of Pittsburgh set a goal to reduce local government building energy use 50% by 2030, using a 2010 baseline.
Renewable Energy Goal
The city of Pittsburgh set a goal to use 100% renewable energy to power city operations by 2030.
Last updated: November 2023
Climate Change Mitigation Goal
The city of Portland set a goal to reduce local government GHG emissions 53% by 2030, using a 2007 baseline.
Energy Reduction Goal
The city of Portland set a goal to reduce local government building energy use 2% annually by 2030, using a 2007 baseline.
Renewable Energy Goal
The city of Portland set a goal to continue to use 100% renewable energy to power city operations.
Last updated: November 2023
Climate Change Mitigation Goal
The city of Providence set a goal to reduce local government GHG emissions 100% by 2040, using a 2015 baseline.
Energy Reduction Goal
The city of Providence set a goal to reduce local government building energy use 30% by 2030, using a 2010 baseline.
Renewable Energy Goal
The city of Providence set a goal to use 100% renewable energy to power city operations by 2030.
Last updated: November 2023
Climate Mitigation Goal
Provo does not have a climate mitigation or greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal for municipal operations.
Energy Reduction Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal energy reduction goal.
Renewable Energy Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal.
Last updated: June 2021
Climate Change Mitigation Goal
The city of Raleigh set a goal to reduce local government GHG emissions 80% by 2050, using a 2007 baseline.
Energy Reduction Goal
We could not find any information regarding a local energy reduction goal for Raleigh.
Renewable Energy Goal
The city of Raleigh set a goal to use 20% renewable energy to power peak-load city operations by 2030.
Last updated: November 2023
The City of Reno launched the ReEnergize Reno initiative to drive climate and energy action in the community and local government operations. The city recently announced a partnership with the State of Nevada and Washoe County to track GHG emissions and develop a carbon emissions baseline.
Climate Mitigation Goal
The city does not have a climate mitigation or greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal specifically for municipal operations.
Energy Reduction Goal
Reno participates in the Better Buildings Challenge to achieve a municipal energy use reduction of 20% below 2014 levels by 2025. To achieve this goal, Reno must reduce per capita energy use by 3.5% annually.
Renewable Energy Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal.
Last updated: June 2021
The City of Richmond launched the RVAgreen 2050 initiative to guide community-wide sustainability planning. RVAgreen 2050 is the successor of the original RVAgreen plan.
Climate Mitigation Goal
In June 2020, the Richmond City Council adopted a resolution to "recognize the effects of global warming caused by human activity and to establish a climate action goal to achieve a 45% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 from the 2008 baseline. ACEEE was unable to project if the city will achieve its near-term GHG emissions reduction goal for municipal operations because insufficient GHG emissions data were available for our analysis.
Energy Reduction Goal
The original RVAgreen plan included a suggested target to reduce municipal energy use by 1% annually from 2008 levels.
Renewable Energy Goal
In his 2021 State of the City address, Mayor Levar Stoney committed to the city government purchasing off-site renewable energy to cover 50% of government operations electricity usage by 2023, and 100% by 2025.
Last updated: June 2021
Climate Change Mitigation Goal
The city of Riverside set a goal to reduce local government GHG emissions 49% by 2035, using a 2007 baseline.
Energy Reduction Goal
We could not find any information regarding a local energy reduction goal for Riverside.
Renewable Energy Goal
We could not find any information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal for Riverside.
Last updated: November 2023
The City of Rochester’s Municipal Operations Climate Action Plan identifies specific municipal operations that will contribute to Rochester’s citywide climate and energy goals.
Climate Mitigation Goal
Rochester has not set a current climate mitigation goal.
Energy Reduction Goal
Rochester has not set a current energy reduction goal.
Renewable Energy Goal
Rochester has not set a current municipal renewable energy goal.
Last updated: June 2021
Climate Change Mitigation Goal
The city of Sacramento set a goal to reduce local government GHG emissions 49% by 2035, using a 2005 baseline.
Energy Reduction Goal
The city of Sacramento set a goal to reduce local government building energy use 25% by 2030, using a 2005 baseline.
Renewable Energy Goal
We could not find any information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal for Sacramento.
Last updated: November 2023
Climate Change Mitigation Goal
The city of Saint Paul set a goal to reduce local government GHG emissions 100% by 2030.
Energy Reduction Goal
We could not find any information regarding a local energy reduction goal for Saint Paul.
Renewable Energy Goal
The city of Saint Paul set a goal to use 50% renewable energy to power city operations by 2025.
Last updated: November 2023
Climate Change Mitigation Goal
Salt Lake City set a goal to reduce local government GHG emissions 50% by 2030, using a 2009 baseline.
Energy Reduction Goal
Salt Lake City set a goal to reduce local government building energy use 20% by 2025, using a 2012 baseline.
Renewable Energy Goal
Salt Lake City set a goal to use 100% renewable energy to power city operations by 2032.
Last updated: November 2023
The City of San Antonio adopted the SA Climate Ready plan.
Climate Mitigation Goal
The City's Climate Action and Adaptation Plan establishes the goal of 100% reduction in emissions by 2050. Milestones include a 41% reduction by 2030 and 71% reduction by 2040. To meet the 2030 goal, the city must reduce emissions by 3.77% annually. Based on ACEEE’s analysis of past years emissions data, ACEEE projects that the city will meet its near-term GHG emissions reduction goal for municipal operations.
Energy Reduction Goal
San Antonio has a goal to achieve zero net energy buildings for all municipal buildings by 2040, and to reduce energy consumption by 5% below a 2020 baseline.
Renewable Energy Goal
San Antonio has a goal to use renewable energy to power 100% of municipal operations by 2040.
Last updated: June 2021
Climate Change Mitigation Goal
The city of San Diego set a goal to reduce local government GHG emissions 40% by 2030, using a 2010 baseline.
Energy Reduction Goal
The city of San Diego set a goal to reduce local government building energy use 25% by 2035, using a 2010 baseline.
Renewable Energy Goal
The city of San Diego set a goal to use 100% renewable energy to power city operations by 2035.
Last updated: November 2023
Climate Change Mitigation Goal
The city of San Francisco set a goal to reduce local government GHG emissions 40% by 2025, using a 1990 baseline.
Energy Reduction Goal
We could not find any information regarding a local energy reduction goal for San Francisco.
Renewable Energy Goal
The city of San Francisco set a goal to continue to use 100% renewable energy to power city operations.
Last updated: November 2023
Climate Change Mitigation Goal
We could not find any information regarding a municipal climate change mitigation or greenhouse gas reduction goal for San José.
Energy Reduction Goal
We could not find any information regarding a local energy reduction goal for San José.
Renewable Energy Goal
The city of San José set a goal to install 28MW of solar energy infrastructure to power city operations by 2030.
Last updated: November 2023
Climate Mitigation Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal climate mitigation or greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal.
Energy Reduction Goal
We were unable to find information regarding an energy reduction goal for municipal operations.
Renewable Energy Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal.
Last updated: June 2021
Climate Change Mitigation Goal
The city of Seattle set a goal to reduce local government GHG emissions 40% by 2025, using a 2008 baseline.
Energy Reduction Goal
The city of Seattle set a goal to reduce local government building energy use 40% by 2025, using a 2008 baseline.
Renewable Energy Goal
The city of Seattle set a goal to continue to use 100% renewable energy to power city operations.
Last updated: November 2023
Climate Change Mitigation Goal
We could not find any information regarding a municipal climate change mitigation or greenhouse gas reduction goal for Springfield.
Energy Reduction Goal
We could not find any information regarding a local energy reduction goal for Springfield.
Renewable Energy Goal
We could not find any information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal for Springfield.
Last updated: November 2023
The City of St. Louis adopted the Climate Action and Adaption Plan. The Plan includes actions for municipal operations.
Climate Mitigation Goal
In 2018, St. Louis achieved its goal to reduce municipal greenhouse gas emissions 25% below 2005 levels by 2020. St. Louis established a citywide goal to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 as part of the city’s commitment to the Global Covenant of Mayors. Based on ACEEE's analysis of past years emissions data, ACEEE projects that the city will not achieve its 2050 municipal GHG emissions reduction goal.
Energy Reduction Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal energy reduction goal.
Renewable Energy Goal
The Board of Alderman passed a resolution to use 100% renewable electricity by 2035 citywide.
Last updated: June 2021
Climate Change Mitigation Goal
The city of St. Petersburg set a goal to reduce local government GHG emissions 80% by 2050, using a 2016 baseline.
Energy Reduction Goal
We could not find any information regarding a local energy reduction goal for St. Petersburg.
Renewable Energy Goal
The city of St. Petersburg set a goal to use 100% renewable energy to power city operations by 2035.
Last updated: November 2023
Climate Mitigation Goal
Stockton does not have a climate mitigation or greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal for municipal operations.
Energy Reduction Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal energy reduction goal.
Renewable Energy Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal.
Last updated: June 2021
Climate Mitigation Goal
We were unable to find information regarding an active climate mitigation goal for municipal operations.
Energy Reduction Goal
We were unable to find information regarding an active energy reduction goal for municipal operations.
Renewable Energy Goal
We were unable to find information regarding an active renewable energy goal for municipal operations.
Last updated: June 2021
Climate Change Mitigation Goal
We could not find any information regarding a municipal climate change mitigation or greenhouse gas reduction goal for Tampa.
Energy Reduction Goal
We could not find any information regarding a local energy reduction goal for Tampa.
Renewable Energy Goal
The city of Tampa set a goal to use 25% renewable energy to power city operations by 2025.
Last updated: November 2023
Climate Change Mitigation Goal
We could not find any information regarding a municipal climate change mitigation or greenhouse gas reduction goal for Toledo.
Energy Reduction Goal
We could not find any information regarding a local energy reduction goal for Toledo.
Renewable Energy Goal
We could not find any information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal for Toledo.
Last updated: November 2023
Climate Change Mitigation Goal
We could not find any information regarding a municipal climate change mitigation or greenhouse gas reduction goal for Tucson.
Energy Reduction Goal
We could not find any information regarding a local energy reduction goal for Tucson.
Renewable Energy Goal
We could not find any information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal for Tucson.
Last updated: November 2023
Climate Mitigation Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal climate mitigation or greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal.
Energy Reduction Goal
We were unable to find information regarding an energy reduction goal for municipal operations.
Renewable Energy Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal.
Last updated: June 2021
The City of Virginia Beach has not adopted a municipal climate or sustainability action plan.
Climate Mitigation Goal
The city does not have a climate mitigation or greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal for municipal operations.
Energy Reduction Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal energy reduction goal.
Renewable Energy Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal.
Last updated: June 2021
Washington, D.C. formally adopted the city’s Sustainable DC Plan. The Plan includes citywide climate and energy actions, including those for municipal operations.
Climate Mitigation Goal
The Sustainable DC Plan established a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 80% below 2006 levels by 2050, with an interim reduction goal of 50% below 2006 levels by 2032. The District’s 2050 goal was updated in 2017 when Mayor Bowser committed the District achieving citywide carbon neutrality by 2050. To meet these goals, Washington must reduce per capita emissions by 2.78% annually. Based on ACEEE’s analysis of past years emissions data, ACEEE projects that the city will meet its near-term GHG emissions reduction goal for municipal operations.
Energy Reduction Goal
The Sustainable DC Plan included a goal to reduce citywide energy use 50% below 2012 levels by 2032. The District also participates in the Better Buildings Challenge to achieve an interim energy use reduction goal of 20% below 2012 levels by 2022. The plan also calls for the city to undertake and complete a strategic energy plan for reducing energy and water use across the Department of General Services' portfolio and implement a deep energy retrofit program across 9% of the DC Government building stock by 2024, prioritizing those buildings whose core systems and equipment are nearing the end of their useful life. These goals were codified in the Clean Energy DC Omnibus Act. To achieve these goals, the District must reduce energy use per capita by 3.3% annually.
Renewable Energy Goal
DC City Council has approved a citywide 100% renewable portfolio standard by 2032, including 5.5% from local solar. The share of local solar will increase to 10% by 2041.
Last updated: May 2021
Climate Mitigation Goal
Wichita does not have a climate mitigation or greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal for municipal operations.
Energy Reduction Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal energy reduction goal.
Renewable Energy Goal
We were unable to find information regarding a municipal renewable energy goal. However, Wichita currently offsets 70-80% of the City's annual consumption through the purchase of wind energy.
Last updated: June 2021
Climate Mitigation Goal
Winston-Salem does not have a climate mitigation or greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal for municipal operations.
Energy Reduction Goal
The City of Winston-Salem officially established a target of 40% energy reduction by 2025, with a 2008 baseline, by passing Resolution #20-499 on November 16, 2020.
Renewable Energy Goal
The City of Winston-Salem officially established a target of 50% clean renewable energy for local government operations by 2030 by passing Resolution #20-499.
Last updated: June 2021
The City of Worcester adopted its Climate Action Plan in 2007. The Plan includes climate and energy actions for both the community and municipal operations. The city also released its Green Worcester Plan this year and includes a detailed list of goals, actions, and suggested funding sources.
Climate Mitigation Goal
The The Green Worcester Plan includes a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal for municipal operations by 2030.
Energy Reduction Goal
Worcester does not currently have an active energy reduction goal for municipal operations.
Renewable Energy Goal
The Green Worcester Plan includes a goal for 100% renewable energy for municipal facilities by 2030.
Last updated: June 2021