La Crosse, WI

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Resolutions, Ordinances, or Other Climate Legislation

This assessment is based on four pieces of legislation. La Crosse, Wisconsin has adopted multiple resolutions to advance climate action: Resolution 1356 proposes a revenue-neutral carbon fee on fossil fuels to reduce emissions and transition to low-carbon energy, with collected fees returned equally to households; a contract authorization leverages federal tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act to fund solar installations and support Climate Action Plan implementation; Resolution 559 established a Climate Action Plan Steering Committee to develop comprehensive climate goals and public engagement strategies; and Resolution 977 declares a climate emergency and commits the city to carbon neutrality by 2050 while prioritizing protections for vulnerable populations. Together, these resolutions represent the city’s multi-faceted approach combining emissions reduction, renewable energy development, institutional restructuring, and equity-focused climate planning.

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Reports & Planning Documents

This overview is based on 17 climate and sustainability reports including action plans, vulnerability assessments, greenhouse gas inventories, progress reports, and sector-specific studies. La Crosse focuses on reducing emissions through transportation electrification, building energy efficiency, renewable energy expansion, waste diversion, and tree canopy growth. Key programs include the Partners in Energy initiative, Focus on Energy improvements, building resilience incentives, community support networks for vulnerable populations, and green infrastructure for flood mitigation. The city tracks metrics like vehicle miles traveled, electric vehicle adoption rates, building energy consumption, organics diversion, and tree coverage. Implementation occurs through 2030 with phased strategies, cross-departmental coordination, and a Climate Action Fund supporting 281 specific actions across nine sectors.

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