Why is it critical to focus on residents to achieve climate goals?
1) Residents contribute a significant part to overall greenhouse gas emissions
Residential homes account for 23% of MA Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions.
2) Resident support is crucial to achieving climate action goals
Residents educated on climate facts and its direct impact on their daily lives will be more supportive of any future “green initiatives” you propose.
3) Residents want guidance on what they can do
Clearly identified actions, tracking of progress and a sense of community bolsters individual efforts.
4) Involvement benefits your residents
- Utility bills will be lower
- Property values will go up
- Lifestyle changes yield high carbon reduction for low to no cost
- Increased optimism in the future
- Increased connections to the community
5) Benefits for the city
- In many instances engaging your residents will provide a better return than spending money on direct municipal upgrades
- Funding opportunities are available for resident engagement
- It increases the city’s attractiveness for growth
- It benefits the residents (#4)
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