by dev2 | Jun 28, 2023 | Climate Planning Topics
Public Buildings. Nothing new about public buildings, of course, but cities, towns, counties, etc. are ideally positioned to Lead by Example, by making sure that their current and future properties are as energy-efficient and clean energy-powered as possible. “Public...
by dev2 | Jun 28, 2023 | Climate Planning Topics
Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). PPAs are the predominant pathway for cities and utilities to contract for new clean power projects. “How Cities Can Benefit From Power Purchase Agreements” www.c2es.org Sept. ‘18. “Off-Site Physical PPA” www.cityrenewables.org . “How...
by dev2 | Jun 28, 2023 | Climate Planning Topics
Peaker Plants. A Peaker Plant is a power plant that can turn on and off very quickly to meet temporary peaks in electricity demand. They are usually located close to load (people and businesses) and are typically fueled by oil or natural gas. Is a conventionally...
by dev2 | Jun 28, 2023 | Climate Planning Topics
Paris Agreement. Adopted Dec. 2015 in Paris, under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The Paris Agreement was adopted by 197 parties to the UNFCCC. Primary goal: to hold the increase in global average temperature to well below 2...
by dev2 | Jun 28, 2023 | Climate Planning Topics
Ocean Acidification (OA). OA results from an increased concentration of CO2 in seawater causing a measurable increase in acidity (a reduction of ocean pH). OA may lead to reduced calcification rates of calcifying organisms, such as corals, mollusks, algae, and...
by dev2 | Jun 28, 2023 | Climate Planning Topics
Nuclear Energy. It is carbon-free. Should it be in your city’s energy mix? “The Power Plant of the Future Could Run on Nuclear Waste” www.grist.org . “Driving Deeper Decarbonization With Nuclear Energy” www.iaea.org Sept. ‘20. “Nuclear Energy Can Be the Turning...
