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Pima County, AZ

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2023


Local Commitment(s)

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Resolutions, Ordinances, or Other Climate Legislation

This assessment is based on four Pima County resolutions adopted between 2017 and 2022. The legislation consists of resolutions—formal policy statements—that address climate action through multiple strategies. The resolutions focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from county operations, expanding renewable energy sources like solar and biogas, improving energy efficiency in buildings, and reducing wastewater treatment emissions. Key implementation approaches include establishing annual departmental emission targets, scaling solar installations, purchasing electric vehicles, and providing semi-annual progress reports to county leadership. Additionally, one resolution urges federal action on a carbon fee and dividend program as a national emissions reduction strategy.

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Reports & Planning Documents

This overview is based on approximately 20 reports documenting Pima County’s sustainability efforts from 2008-2021, including action plans, annual progress reports, and implementation assessments. The county focuses on reducing carbon emissions from facilities and vehicles, expanding renewable energy (particularly solar installations), conserving water through reclaimed water systems, acquiring and managing conservation lands, reducing landfill waste through recycling programs, constructing LEED-certified green buildings, transitioning to alternative fuel and electric vehicles, and training employees on climate preparedness. Key initiatives include fleet electrification targeting 120 electric vehicles, planting 10,000 trees, and aligning with Paris Agreement targets to reduce emissions 26-28% below 2005 levels by 2025.

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