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  • Washington State: Comprehensive Plans now prevent emissions and costs lock-in!

    Emi Do

    Under Washington’s Growth Management Act, some jurisdictions must plan for climate change and many others can choose to. The evidence shows that either way, a climate lens leads to better outcomes for residents.

  • Charting Washington’s path to a clean energy future

    Modelling renewable electricity generation transition pathways for the state’s energy utilities provided the evidence needed to navigate the energy transition with confidence.

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    How to use data to advance your community’s climate agenda

    Emi Do

    Struggling to communicate how climate action drives community-wide benefits? This webinar explores how energy and emissions data can help tell a story that will help staff, councils, and senior leaders understand the case for action.

  • Southeast Michigan Council of Governments Priority Climate Action Plan

    Our Work The Problem In 2023, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) received a federal Climate Pollution Reduction Grant giving them five months to identify implementation-ready projects that would dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions while creating good jobs, improving quality of life, and reducing the energy burden faced by 1.3 million disadvantaged residents. The…

  • St. Louis Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan

    The Problem The East-West Gateway Council of Governments (EWG) received a Climate Pollution Reduction Grant to coordinate climate action across 15 counties with diverse industries and communities in the St. Louis region of Missouri and Illinois. With residents largely supportive of climate action, but facing high levels of air pollution and energy burdens, EWG set…

  • Tacoma GHG Inventory and Climate Environmental Plan

    The Problem In 2019, Tacoma City Council and Tacoma Public Utilities declared a climate emergency and committed to net-zero community emissions by 2050. They tasked SSG with taking stock of the community’s greenhouse gas emissions and helping Tacoma figure out how to reach its goal. The Problem How can Tacoma meet its climate targets as…

  • Bellingham reduces emissions with a step-by-step implementation plan

    The Problem The City of Bellingham’s climate initiatives fall short of achieving the emissions reduction target the City set in 2021. The Problem How can the City of Bellingham fast track its emission reduction goals? -85% target emissions reduction over 2000 levels by 2050 +116% increase in emissions over 2000 levels in 2019 The Solution…

  • Lakewood Climate Hazard and Social Vulnerability Study

    Our Work The Problem From golf-ball-sized hail to flash floods, Lakewood, CO, has already faced millions in damage from climate hazards over the past decade. Its climate is on track to become hotter, drier in the summer, and more unpredictable. The Problem What risks do climate hazards pose to Lakewood’s people, infrastructure, and economy? 6…

  • Using the Land Use Impact Calculator Tool

    Emi Do

    How we develop land today shapes our emissions, infrastructure costs, and public health outcomes for decades to come. The Land Use Impact Calculator Tool helps cities make the business case for sustainable development by quantifying the financial and climate impact land-use decisions.

  • Planes de Acción Climática Comunal en Los Ríos: Experiencias y financiamiento (ES)

    Emi Do

    ¿Cómo los municipios están enfrentando la crisis climática desde lo local?