Climate and Energy Action Plan (CEAP)

BY THE NUMBERS Ashland Climate and Energy Action Plan: Open House #2 Page | 4 By the Numbers Number of attendees: 45 (33% also attended the first open house ) Number of attendees interested in receiving or already receive email updates: 30 Number of public input survey responses: 6 Number of open -ended comments received: 30 Emissions Reductions Targets 17 attendees at the open house voted on their preferred emissions reductions target scenario. The majority (10 out of 17 votes) preferred the most aggressive emissions reductions scenario , an 8 percent emissions reduction target per year. The votes for “other” target scenar ios were more generally focused on reducing consumption and reaching carbon neutrality. Climate Vuln erabilities Open house attendees were asked to comment on what they felt were the most important resources, systems, or populations for the City to pay att ention to in preparing for climate change. Among the 18 respondents, the following were considered most important:  Vulnerable populations , such as the homeless, those in poverty, and those with mental illness or other health issues. (7 attendees)  Water and forest habitat (4 attendees)  Biodiversity (3 attendees) 0 2 4 6 8 10 1280% reduction by 2050 Carbon-neutral sector-based emissions by 2047 8% reduction per year Other Votes