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Presentation of 2022 Greenhouse Gas Inventory, Energy Efficiency Grants, and FY2025 Emission Reduction Strategy with Response to Board Requests.
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Introduction
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A presentation of the updated community-wide greenhouse gas emission inventory, updates on sustainability programs aimed at emission reductions, and response to Board requests related to the Sustainability Fund.
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Recommended Action
Staff is presenting information and requesting Board input on the response to Board requests.
Prior Board Action
* The Village Board Goals request an update of the Greenhouse Gas inventory every two (2) years.
* The last inventory was completed for 2019.
* The year 2022 was selected for this inventory as it is the most recent year for which all necessary data are available.
Background
The Board's adopted Climate Ready Oak Park (CROP) plan sets a target for a 60% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 from the 2019 baseline. This presentation will demonstrate progress towards that goal, current programs, and policies aimed at reaching the goal, and respond to the Board's request from the November 21 Board meeting.
Timing Considerations
There are no timing considerations associated with this item.
Budget Impact
There is no budget impact associated with this item.
Staffing Impact
There is no staffing impact associated with this item.
DEI Impact
There is no DEI impact associated with this item.
Community Input
There has been no community input to this item.
Staff Recommendation
There is no staff recommendation associated with this item.
Alternatives
There are no alternatives to this item.
Anticipated Future Actions
Staff will continue to present updates to the Village Board on climate and sustainability programs. Depending on Board direction, staff anticipates bringing back additional program proposals in quarter 2 of 2025.
Prepared By: Lindsey Nieratka, Chief Sustainability Officer
Reviewed By: Ahmad M. Zayyad,...
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