Event Title
Local GHG Emission Reduction Planning Beyond 2020
Rich Walter - California Local Climate Action Planning for the Post-2020 World
CAP conference Regional perspective.pdf (1619 kB)
Abby Young - Regional GHG Reduction Planning: The Role of Air Districts
Nicole Vermilion - Vermilion_CEQAPost2020GHGs.pdf (888 kB)
Nicole Vermilion - CEQA and Post-2020 GHG Emissions Reduction Planning
Location
PAC Pavilion
Start Date
14-8-2015 8:30 AM
End Date
14-8-2015 10:00 AM
Description
With the issuance of the Executive Order B-30-15, recent court rulings in San Diego, and the likelihood of new legislation adopting new GHG reduction targets for 2030 and 2050, the focus for state and local GHG reduction planning is shifting to the period beyond 2020. There are numerous challenges for local climate action plans (CAPs) and CEQA compliance in terms of operationalizing long term GHG reduction targets. These include determining the balance of reductions due to federal and state initiatives vs. local initiatives, managing the pace of change at the local level. The panel will share insights and practical suggestions from the 2015 AEP white paper on the post-2020 challenge, cities that are already addressing GHG reduction beyond AB-32, and BAAQMD’s current effort to advance local and regional long-term GHG planning. Moderator: Rich Walter, Principal, ICF
Local GHG Emission Reduction Planning Beyond 2020
PAC Pavilion
With the issuance of the Executive Order B-30-15, recent court rulings in San Diego, and the likelihood of new legislation adopting new GHG reduction targets for 2030 and 2050, the focus for state and local GHG reduction planning is shifting to the period beyond 2020. There are numerous challenges for local climate action plans (CAPs) and CEQA compliance in terms of operationalizing long term GHG reduction targets. These include determining the balance of reductions due to federal and state initiatives vs. local initiatives, managing the pace of change at the local level. The panel will share insights and practical suggestions from the 2015 AEP white paper on the post-2020 challenge, cities that are already addressing GHG reduction beyond AB-32, and BAAQMD’s current effort to advance local and regional long-term GHG planning. Moderator: Rich Walter, Principal, ICF