Executive Summary:
•Commercial electricity is the highest single emitting sector at 24.9%
•Residential Energy (electricity and natural gas) accounts for 32.9% and is the highest category
•Commercial Energy (electricity and natural gas) accounts for 29.9%
•Transportation (gasoline and diesel) and mobility (SMART buses) account for 25.1%
•Mitigation strategies must focus on highest emitting sector(s)
•Municipal climate actions can only affect so much change
•Majority of reduction opportunities and responsibilities fall on us as the community (commercial and residential sectors)
•Substantial opportunities for residential energy waste reduction and cost savings
•Substantial opportunities for commercial electricity waste reduction and cost savings