The Town of Ithaca, under the direction of Supervisor
Bill Goodman and the Town Board, will carry out a sustainability
planning process, with five focus areas and eleven goals. Focus Areas - Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory
- Climate Action Planning
- Comprehensive Planning
- Resolutions
- Public Education and Engagement
Goals - Evaluate and assess baseline energy conditions
- Recommend quantifiable greenhouse gas emissions targets
- Recommend goals for reducing energy demand
- Recommend renewable energy options for Town operations
- Recommend recycling and waste reduction strategies with Town facilities and among residents
- Promote climate protection strategies through land use planning
- Promote a green economy
- Educate and involve the public
- Commit to an evolving process while building sustainability into long-term goals and planning processes
- Document the process
- Develop and implement a Town employee education/outreach program
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