Climate and Energy Action Plan (CEAP)

Phase I Actions The following twenty actions were identified as Phase I priority actions. Actions were identified as Phase I that meet one or more of the following criteria: • Easy, early wins – relatively straightforward actions that demonstrate climate action and help the City hit the ground running on making progress toward climate goals. • Foundational steps – actions that set the stage or guide direction for other actions. • Complex, but important initiatives – actions that will make a big difference but may be challenging or resource- intensive to implement, so getting started as early as possible will be important. • Windows of opportunity – actions align with or could synergize with other City plans, projects, or initiatives, and so should be implemented concurrently. Scope Type Criterion Buildings and Energy BE-1-1. Develop a comprehensive plan for the Municipal Electric Utility. Initiate planning process in 2017.C Mi Foundational step BE-1-2. Promote switching to low- and non-carbon fuels. Integrate as part of planning in BE-1-1.C Mi Complex, but important BE-1-3. Facilitate and encourage solar energy production. Begin exploring increased local solar energy production as part of the 10-by-20 ordinance implementation.CMi AdWindow of opportunity BE-1-4. Enhance production of on-site solar energy from City facilities. Prioritize and development implementation plan and funding for recently completed City facility solar audit.MMi AdWindow of opportunity BE-2-1. Increase outreach efforts to expand participation in energy efficiency programs and promote climate-friendly building and construction. Update the land use code for conservation housing density bonus, expand participation in City’s Smartbuild program, and expand zero-interest loan program opportunities.C Mi Easy, early win BE-3-1. Use results from City Facilities Energy Audit to prioritize City Facilities Capital Improvement Plans (CIPs) and maintenance improvements. Budget funds are secured to begin this action immediately.M Mi Easy, early win Urban Form, Land Use & Transportation UL T-1-2. Work with RVTD to implement climate-friendly transit. Begin conversations with RVTD to begin transitioning to lower emission buses and exploring ways to expand access and ridership.C Mi Complex, but important UL T-2-1. Implement bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly actions in the City’s Transportation System Plan and Downtown Parking Management Plan. Begin implementing capital improvement plans as part of TSP implementation.C Mi Window of opportunity UL T-2-2. Explore additional opportunities to convert to shared streets where appropriate to provide multimodal connectivity. Pursue East Main St super-sharrow concept through Transportation Commission.M Mi Window of opportunity UL T-3-2. Revise land use codes to require EV charging infrastructure at multifamily and commercial developments. Draft revised code.C Mi Complex, but important UL T-3-3. Provide information about electric and hybrid vehicles and incentive programs on the City website.C Mi Easy, early win UL T-4-1. Regulate new development in the Wildfire Lands Overlay part of the urban growth boundary. Explore available policy instruments or incentives for regulating building materials and vegetation management for new development.C Ad Complex, but important 115ASHLAND CLIMATE & ENERGY ACTION PLANIMPLEMENTATION PLAN