The White House recently designated sixteen communities
(including Boston, MA, and Montpelier, VT) as Climate Action Champions.
The Climate Action Champions competition was initiated by
the White House to identify and recognize local climate leaders and to provide
targeted Federal support to help those communities further raise their
ambitions.
The City of Boston was recognized because it has committed
to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 10 percent by 2020 and 80 percent by 2050.
The City is the first in the region to adopt Green Building Zoning, add climate
resilience to the large new construction review process, and work with
utilities on a regional microgrid. In addition, Boston implemented a “Green
Ribbon Commission,” which represents businesses, non-profit organizations, and
community leaders from a variety of sectors working to develop shared
strategies for fighting climate change in coordination with the city’s Climate
Action Plan.
The City of Montpelier was recognized because it launched
Net Zero Montpelier, a major initiative designed to make Montpelier the first
effectively carbon-neutral capital city in the country by the year 2030. The City
was also recognized for creating the first energy efficiency utility and the
first standard offer program and for making a commitment to eliminate fossil
fuel use across all sectors
For more information about this award, please visit:
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