Goal 2: Improve Energy Resilience Improving energy resilience will help Grants Pass maintain essential government services in the event traditional energy resources become unavailable. To pursue this goal, the Plan recommends: •closed -loop, self -contained electrical systems that provide resilience in the provision of essential public services; •independence from diesel for backup power and essential services -related transportation; •minimized reliance on outside fueling sources for essential transportation or power needs; and •diverse fueling sources. This goal also provides support for existing recommendations within the most recent Josephine County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. Goal 3: Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reducing GHGs will positively affect the livability and economic health of Grants Pass, as shown in the “ It’s the Climate” section. Reduction goals start with an initial 65% reduction by 2030, reaching 75% of 2021 emissions by 2035, and 90% by 2040 before reaching net -zero by 2045. To pursue this goal, the Plan includes: •transitioning to cleaner energy sources (which are also more resilient and affordable); •bolstering carbon sequestration efforts; and •tracking factors that contribute to these emissions and planning accordingly. Goal 4: Integrate Sustainability into all City Decision -making Making sustainability (i.e. economic, social, and environmental stewardship) considerations a part of all City decision -making will provide for continual progress towards energy -efficient and resilient City operations. Achieving this goal will require that sustainability measures be considered for every project, and that City staff engage in some mix of the following: •adding sustainability to job descriptions as appropriate ; •giving preference to those with experience in sustainable practices in hiring when appropriate; •assigning the role of Sustainability Coordinator to one or more current staff members, perhaps one per department; and •reporting on sustainability considerations for future capital projects or programs. 34VISION FOR THE FUTURE GRANTS PASS SUSTAINABILITY AND ENERGY ACTION PLAN

Sustainability and Energy Action Plan