Climate and Energy Action Plan (CEAP)

For each focus area, this document tells the story of Ashland’s climate goals, progress to date, and strategies and actions for achieving those goals. The strategies and actions are presented in order of priority as articulated by the public, City staff, ad hoc committee, and the practices and plans of other cities and communities. They are organized in the following manner: Strategies represent a thematic groupings of actions that all work toward a specific goal. Strategies within each focus area are ordered by priority. Priority Actions are actions within a strategy that were prioritized, or shortlisted, from a broader set of potential actions. These priority actions underwent a more thorough assessment that evaluated cost, effectiveness, feasibility, and co-benefits. These actions are ordered from highest to lowest priority as identified through the evaluation process. Other Actions are opportunities that were identified as potential actions but were not considered high-priority through the public and stakeholder engagement process. Priority Actions are labeled by scope of impact, as follows: Breadth of Impact affects community -wide operations and climate goals. affects municipal operations and climate goals. Type of Impact addresses mitigation goals (lowers GHG emissions). addresses adaptation goals (builds resilience to climate impacts). addresses both mitigation and adaptation goals.C Mi Ad Mi AdMPlan Organization The plan presents goals, targets, strategies, and potential actions for mitigating and adapting to climate change. It is organized into six focus areas: Buildings and Energy: Energy used in resi - dential, commercial, and industrial buildings, as well as opportunities to reduce energy use, expand renewable energy production, and prepare buildings for a changing climate. Urban Form, Land Use, and Transpor - tation: The form and function of land and transportation systems, including ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through urban planning, design, improved land use practices, and clean and efficient transporta - tion systems. Consumption and Materials Management: The lifecycle of goods and materials, including opportunities to reduce emissions associated with manufacturing, use, and disposal. Natural Systems: Air, water, and ecosystem health, including opportunities to reduce emissions and prepare for climate change through improved resource conservation and ecosystem management. Public Health, Safety, and Well-being: Health and assistance programs for disadvan - taged populations, including preparing health, social, and emergency systems for climate change. Cross-Cutting Strategies: Activities that address climate change more generally or across multiple sectors. 15ASHLAND CLIMATE & ENERGY PLANINTRODUCTION