Miami Valley Region Priority and Comprehensive Climate Action Plans

Climate action is good for business.

The Community First Energy Plan identifies major investment opportunities across sectors—from HVAC and construction to finance and design. About half of the total GHG emissions reductions deliver net financial benefits, meaning that the savings outweigh the costs. Additionally, 65% of the reductions will be achieved at a cost that is lower than the estimated damages caused by each ton of CO₂ released (social cost of carbon).

Making homes more comfortable boosts resilience and lowers energy bills.

In response to low-income residents’s concerns about drafty, old housing, a core focus of the plan is retrofitting the region’s aging housing stock. Directing investment towards improving energy efficiency such as better insulation, efficient appliances, and improved ventilation will cut energy costs, reduce indoor air pollution, and boost resilience to extreme weather and outages.

Improving transportation systems improves air quality.

Expanding accessible and affordable means of transportation was another key priority from public engagement sessions. Electrifying public transit, improving EV charging infrastructure, and improving active (walking and cycling) infrastructure will not only result in cleaner air — with more than 87% drop in PM2.5 emissions–, but also increase accessibility and connectivity between communities.