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The emissions associated with the goods and services we buy and use are not included in the current Climate Plan’s inventory or targets, except for on-road emissions inside the county from delivering stuff. (According to the Union of Concerned Scientists’ … Continue reading
The emissions associated with the food we eat are not included in the current Climate Plan’s inventory or targets, except for on-road emissions inside the county from transporting it and emissions from livestock inside the county. According to the Union … Continue reading
B1.17 Green leases Green leases, also known as “high-performance” or “energy-aligned” leases, equitably align the costs and benefits of energy and water efficiency investments for commercial landlords and tenants. The Green Building Alliance has a short overview of the different … Continue reading
B1.6 Rental housing energy efficiency baseline * Pass ordinance to require rental units to meet baseline levels of energy efficiency and make the requirements more stringent over time. Ann Arbor’s housing code has included weatherization and insulation requirements for rental … Continue reading
B1.9 Residential utility rebates Offer additional utility rebates or bill credits to induce residents to buy and install energy-efficient appliances and other equipment. Puget Sound Energy’s rebate program for existing single family and two to four unit residences, and its program … Continue reading
B1.6 Weatherization programs Provide home weatherization services to improve energy efficiency. The Community Action Council of Lewis, Mason & Thurston County runs a weatherization program for low-income families that “improved the health and safety of more than 104 homes and … Continue reading
B1.4 Rental housing energy efficiency incentives * Introduce a policy that provides property tax breaks for landlords who install energy conservation measures in rental housing.
B1.2 Residential energy audits * Develop and adopt policies that require residential properties to undertake an energy audit at the time of sale or during a substantial remodel. Work with financial institutions to develop mortgage products that incorporate audited energy … Continue reading
W6.4 Environmentally preferable purchasing policy Local governments require departments, agencies, consultants and contractors to use recycled products whenever possible and not cost prohibitive. Develop and maintain information about environmentally preferable and recycled products for use whenever possible. Bellingham’s Environmentally preferable … Continue reading
A7.1 Marine vegetation (See A7.2 Blue carbon) Protect and enhance marine vegetation, such as eelgrass, to help clean water, sequester carbon dioxide, and improve fish habitat and survival. A7.2 Blue carbon Research actions to implement potential blue carbon programs in … Continue reading
