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Climate Action Plan
The Climate Action Plan (CAP) provides a road map to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and prepare the community to adapt to a changing climate. Community stakeholders, staff and a technical consultant worked together to develop the strategic plan for approval by the Mayor and Council to guide future city policies, programs, plans and investments over the next five to ten years. The City of Rockville adopted its first Climate Action Plan, a Mayor and Council priority initiative, on Jan. 10, 2022.
Read Rockville's Climate Action Plan
Excerpts of the Climate Action Plan are also available.
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Learn About Our Progress
Outreach and discussions for the Climate Action Plan began in Fall 2020. Learn about our progress and the actions we have taken so far.
Contribute to Our Efforts
Consider some ideas to reduce your carbon footprint and join with others in your community to do the same. Even small steps can make a difference!
Goals of the Climate Action Plan
1. Reduce GHG
Reduce GHG emissions from the community and municipal government operations to at least 50 percent below 2005 levels by 2030 to be on track to reach net zero by or before 2050. Rockville’s GHG emissions are mainly derived from energy used by the transportation and buildings sectors. The CAP contains a list of feasible mitigation actions to reduce GHG emissions from the community and municipal operations.
2. Prioritize Equity
Incorporate equity in implementation and conduct inclusive engagement to reduce environmental disparities and protect and empower vulnerable communities. The city is committed to a CAP that incorporates social equity and considers residents that are most vulnerable to climate change. We’re looking for community partners to help us engage with all members of our community in the implementation of the CAP. Help us by sharing rockvillemd.gov/climate with your neighbors!
3. Build Resiliency
Improve the capacity of our community, homes, businesses, and natural environment to prevent, withstand, respond to, and recover from climate change impacts such as rising temperatures, more frequent and intense heat waves, drought, heavy rainfall and severe storms. These effects have implications on our infrastructure, our economy, and public health. The CAP will evaluate Rockville’s climate-related risks and vulnerabilities and work with community stakeholders to improve community adaptation and resiliency.
Overview of the Climate Action Plan
Energy Efficiency
Increase energy conservation and reduce fossil fuel use in all buildings and infrastructure.
Rockville's Actions How You Can Help
Renewable Energy
Increase the generation, use, and access to affordable, reliable, and clean energy systems.
Rockville's Actions How You Can Help
Transportation
Expand safe, efficient, affordable, and equitable multimodal transportation options that utilize clean and efficient energy sources.
Rockville's Actions How You Can Help
Land Management
Maximize the economic and social benefits of land by maintaining or enhancing ecological health to ensure resiliency.
Rockville's Actions How You Can Help
Waste and Materials
Manage solid waste by reducing, reusing, recycling, composting, and purchasing sustainably.
Rockville's Actions How You Can Help
Resiliency
Improve the capacity of our overall communities to handle more frequent and intense heat waves, droughts, heavy rainfall, and severe storms.
Rockville's Actions How You Can Help
Public Engagement and Oversight
Conduct inclusive and equitable public engagement and establish systems tracking to encourage participation and support plan success.
Climate Action Plan Resolution
Resolution to Transition the City Fleet
Excerpts of the Climate Action Plan: