Item B: Community Climate and Energy Action Plan Update

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CE–ICAP* ITY OF UGENE NTERNAL LIMATE CTION LAN Slightly less precipitation during spring, summer, and fall, and up to a 60% decrease in snowpack in the Pacific Northwest by 2040; Warmer ocean temperatures provide more moisture in the atmosphere that in turn can lead to more severe storm events and increased flooding; Changes in plant and wildlife communities as they adjust to new conditions. This could include pests and disease bearing species. Some potential operational impacts of such changes might be: Increased energy and water costs Need to respond to more frequent and severe weather or fire emergencies Extended season for mowing and irrigation in the parks Increased damage to buildings due to high heat, flooding or increased incidence of pest insect species. Increased damage to streets due to high heat or flooding A need to provide shelter during heat emergencies or more frequent flooding Potential need to modify recreational activities (e.g. outdoor concerts during heat emergencies) Impacts on natural areas maintained by the City Building cooling systems no longer adequate for increased temperatures A future influx of “climate refugees” from areas more hard-hit by climate change. The Sustainability Board will be addressing the issue of adaptation and the organizational impact of climate change that is already underway. The next step of the group will be to formulate recommendations for the organization. Reduction Goals a.Operational Emissions Reduction Goals—Scope 1 and 2 The emissions reduction goal presented here comprises the broad range of greenhouse gas reduction actions currently available to us and those anticipated to become available within the timeframe of the Action Plan. Actions included in the plan encompass all scope 1 and 2 sectors, strategies and energy 10 *Plan adopted as a framework; subject to additional edits. Plan may be modified pending implementation.