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Energy and Climate Protection Plan and Community Climate Action Plan Implementation Update
PURPOSE: The purpose of this item is to update the Board on Energy and Climate Protection Plan and Community Climate Action Plan Implementation Efforts.
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DEPARTMENT: Planning Department
CONTACT INFORMATION: Laura Janway, Environmental Planner, ljanway@townofcarrboro.org <mailto:ljanway@townofcarrboro.org>, (919) 918-7326; Patricia McGuire, Planning Director, pmcguire@townofcarrboro.org <mailto:pmcguire@townofcarrboro.org>, (919)-918-7327
INFORMATION: The purpose of this agenda item is to provide the Board with an update on the implementation of two climate action plans, the municipal Energy and Climate Protection Plan (ECPP) and Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP). Work on the ECPP has been underway since the Board’s adoption on May 28, 2014. (A complete copy of the ECPP can be found at: <http://www.townofcarrboro.org/DocumentCenter/View/553/Energy--Climate-Protection-Plan-2014>). Progress on the CCAP has been ongoing since the Board’s adoption of the plan in January 24, 2017. (A complete copy of the CCAP may be found at http://www.townofcarrboro.org/DocumentCenter/Home/View/4116). The most recent update on CCAP progress was provided on December 4th, 2018, available at: <https://carrboro.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3767416&GUID=27C8E937-35F1-493F-94FA-0A5680965005&Options=&Search>= .
This update includes a summary table (Attachment B) followed by a more detailed report describing ECPP and CCAP implementation since the December update (Attachment C). The report also includes an analysis of the potential costs and emissions reductions associated with specific recommendations in the CCAP.
FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT: There is no fiscal or staff impact related to this update.
RECOMMENDATION:r Staff recommends the Board consider the attached resolution to receive the report.