Climate and Energy Action Plan (CEAP)

Building on a Foundation Ashland has already made notable progress toward reducing both its community emissions and its vulnerability to the potential impacts of climate change. Ashland has a variety of plans, policies, programs, and studies that are connected to the needs and solutions for addressing climate change issues and challenges. Some of these documents already emphasize climate solutions described in this plan, while others will need to be updated to integrate climate change and climate action. Where linkages are clear, this plan highlights “levers” in existing plans and programs and brings them together to address a common goal. This plan builds on the great work Ashland has done to-date to present a more coordinated and strategic pathway toward realizing the city’s climate vision. City-supported events like the Ashland Climate Challenge have engaged the Public around climate issues.The community solar project Solar Pioneer II gives citizens an opportunity to purchase locally-generated renewable energy. The City recently completed a City Facilities Energy Audit that identified energy efficiency upgrade opportunities at City facilities. A retro-commissioning incentive program provides financial and technical assistance to tune up energy systems in commercial and residential buildings.A new city Water Master Plan will incorporate future climate risks to water supply and quality into future service planning and activities. 23 ASHLAND CLIMATE & ENERGY ACTION PLANCLIMATE CHANGE & ASHLAND