Climate Action Plan Overview
A Climate Action Plan (CAP) is a key tool that cities can develop to help decrease a community’s share of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that contribute to global climate change. In Union City, most GHG emissions come from energy use in buildings and fuel for transportation with water- and waste-related emissions contributing relatively smaller proportions. Union City’s CAP examines each of these sectors, and sets out strategies that require the full commitment and involvement of local residents and businesses to help the community move towards a lower carbon future. A CAP does much more than reduce greenhouse gas emissions; Many of the strategies included within this document will also help make Union City a more attractive place to live through decreased traffic congestion, better air quality, cheaper energy and water bills, less waste, greener streets, additional local amenities, and more local jobs.
Union City's CAP presents a strategy to achieve the City Council’s goal of reducing GHG emissions 20% below 2005 levels by the year 2020.