Climate and Energy Action Plan (CEAP)

Station 4Buildings and Energy City of Ashland Climate and Energy Action Plan Open HouseGoals, Strategies, and Actions:• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with Ashland’s energy use. • Increase energy and water efficiency in City, residential, and commercial buildings. • Maximize resiliency of Ashland’s energy sources to climate change. • Maximize protection of Ashland’s building stock from future climate change impacts.What are our goals? How can we get there? Strategy 1. Support cleaner energy sources Efforts to support cleaner energy sources will minimize harmful pollution associated with energy use and help meet the additional energy needs as climate change causes temperatures to rise. Some potential actions the City can take related to clean energy include: • Facilitating fuel-switching in residential and commercial buildings from natural gas to renewable energy or clean electricity. • Developing an energy master plan that evaluates and plans for increased renewable sources as part of Ashland’s energy mix. • Complete current solar assessments at City buildings and incorporate installations into City budgets. 1Place “dot” here to support Strategy Strategy 2. Improve demand management Managing the timing and intensity of energy demand can help make sure that dirtier energy is not needed during peak times of high demand. Some potential actions the City can take related to demand management include: • Developing an energy master plan that balances energy efficiency, demand management, and renewable energy. • Expanding the City’s current net meter resolution to include and incorporate virtual net metering, which allows consumers to share energy within a group or neighborhood. • Implement utility systems that give customers the ability to make real time usage and demand response decisions. 2Place “dot” here to support Strategy