Climate and Energy Action Plan (CEAP)

City of Ashland Climate and Energy Action Plan Open HouseStation 1Ashland’s Future Greenhouse Gas Emissions Setting a reduction target The goal of the Ashland Climate and Energy Action plan is to reduce Ashland’s greenhouse gas emissions. But by how much? When? And for which emissions? Below are some options for emission reduction targets. Option 1. 80% reduction in sector-based emissions by 2050 Option 2. Carbon-neutral sector-based emissions by 2047Features of this target • Addresses emissions that the city has the most control over. • Consistent with the goal set by majority of other jurisdictions. • Likely attainable without needing emission offsets if the City takes ambitious action now. Features of this target • Sets a target for 30 years after plan adoption. • Consistent with the most ambitious U.S. cities. • Would require 100% reduction in transportation, building, and solid waste emissions. • Will very likely require purchasing or development of emission offsets. 050,000100,000150,000200,000250,000300,000350,000400,000 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 2045 2050Sector-based emissions Consumption-based emissionsBusiness-as-usual050,000100,000150,000200,000250,000300,000350,000400,000 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 2045 2050GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS, METRIC TONS Sector-based emissions Consumption-based emissionsBusiness-as-usualEquivalent to an average reduction of about 1% per year Equivalent to an average reduction of about 1.5% per year