Climate and Energy Action Plan (CEAP)

Consumption (15%) CM-1-2 Supporting “collaborative consumption” projects CM-3-3 Strengthening the Demolition Debris and Diversion ordinance CM-5-1 Introducing environmentally preferable purchasing guidanceEnergy efficiency (13%) BE-2-2 Requireing building energy scores BE-2-3 Addressing energy efficiency barriers in rent/ lease properties BE-2-4 Establishing energy efficiency standards for affordable housingRenewable energy (4%) BE-1-2 Encouraging on-site and community solar energy production BE-3-1 Installing solar at City facilities BE-4-1 Introduction of virtual net metering Transitioning from natural gas to electricity (4%) BE-1-1 Developing a comprehensive electricity utility plan BE-2-1 Increasing energy efficiency program participation BE-3-1 Implementing City facility improvementsTransportation (1%) ULT-1-1 Promoting transit, carpooling, and car-sharing ULT-2-1 Expanding bicycle infrastructure ULT-3-2 Requiring EV charging infrastructure in new development The figure below shows how Ashland could achieve a 38% reduction in emissions, and example actions in the plan that could contribute.050,000100,000150,000200,000250,000300,000350,000400,000 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 2045 2050Consumption -based emissionsSector -based emissions 15% 13% 4% 4% 42 ASHLAND CLIMATE & ENERGY ACTION PLANVISION FOR THE FUTURE 42