Eau Claire County, WI

Resolutions, Ordinances, or Other Climate Legislation

This assessment is based on 2 resolutions adopted by Eau Claire County. Eau Claire County adopted two resolutions addressing climate action: Resolution 20 of 2019 commits the county to achieving 100% renewable energy and carbon neutrality by 2050 through planning initiatives, baseline data collection, and integration of sustainable technologies into county operations and capital projects. Resolution R162-013 from 2018 recognizes human-caused climate change and calls on Congress to implement a carbon fee on fossil fuels at the point of production or importation, with revenue returned to households through equal dividend rebates, while recommending a U.S. emissions reduction target of 10% of 1990 levels by 2050. Both resolutions were distributed to elected officials and regional partners to advance climate action at local and national levels.

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Reports & Planning Documents

This overview is based on five annual sustainability reports and one climate action plan from Eau Claire County spanning 2016-2022. The county has established targets for carbon neutrality and 100% renewable energy by 2050, with a 40% emissions reduction goal by 2030. Key focus areas include energy efficiency improvements through LED retrofits and HVAC upgrades, renewable energy expansion via solar installations reaching 170kW capacity, fleet electrification with charging infrastructure, waste management programs collecting electronics and hazardous materials, land conservation protecting over 1,000 acres, and transportation planning for bicycle-pedestrian networks. Notable initiatives include a sustainability fund, sustainable purchasing policies, and a 2,800-panel solar project.

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