On December 27, 2023 the Community Climate Action Plan was released!
Below you can view and download the entire plan, or individual chapters. If you would prefer a printed copy, please email sustainability@erie.gov.
Full Erie County Community Climate Action Plan
Executive Summary
Read the Executive Summary to learn about the Erie County Community Climate Action Plan in four pages.
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Read the Introduction to learn why Erie County needs to take climate action and to understand the organization of the Community Climate Action Plan.
Chapter 2 - Climate Justice
Read the Climate Justice Chapter to learn about addressing climate change in an equitable manner in Erie County.
Chapter 3 - Climate Resiliency
Read the Climate Resiliency Chapter to learn about building resilience to the impacts of climate change in Erie County.
Chapter 4 - Communicating Progress
Read the Communicating Progress Chapter to learn about outreach and engagement with the Erie County community during the development of the draft Community Climate Action Plan.
Chapter 5 - Consumption and Waste
Read the Consumption and Waste Chapter to learn about responsible production and consumption of resources and sustainable management of waste in Erie County.
Chapter 6 - Transportation
Read the Transportation Chapter to learn about creating a safe, equitable, and affordable multi-modal transportation system in Erie County.
Chapter 7 - Housing and Neighborhood Resiliency
Read the Housing and Neighborhood Resiliency Chapter to learn about supporting efforts to protect vulnerable Erie County residents from changes in our climate, through resiliency and efficiency efforts.
Chapter 8 - Economic and Workforce Development
Read the Economic and Workforce Development Chapter to learn about fostering an equitable and robust green economy in Erie County.
Chapter 9 - Commercial Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy
Read the Commercial Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Chapter to learn about moving toward net zero carbon emission buildings and supporting the transition to a decarbonized electrical grid in Erie County.
Chapter 10 - Nature-based Solutions
Read the Nature-based Solutions Chapter to learn about protecting intact landscapes, restoring degraded ecosystems, and improving equitable access to green infrastructure, tree canopy, and open space in Erie County.
Chapter 11 - Agriculture and Food Systems
Read the Agriculture and Food Systems Chapter to learn about promoting agriculture and food system solutions in Erie County.
Appendices
Appendices include the conclusion, supporting organizations, Action Item summary chart, key words, acronym list, definitions and references.
If you have any questions you can contact us at sustainability@erie.gov or below.