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Burbank reports 11% drop in greenhouse‑gas emissions since 2019; BWP outlines next steps and costs
Summary
Burbank Water and Power told the City Council its 2019–2022 greenhouse‑gas inventory shows an 11% decline. Staff outlined targets and programs — from rooftop solar and batteries to heat‑pump rebates — and said they will bring implementation items and funding requests to council.
Burbank Water and Power (BWP) told the City Council on Feb. 11 that the city’s greenhouse‑gas emissions declined about 11% between 2019 and 2022 and staff has started implementing measures in the council‑adopted Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan.
The status report, prepared with Rincon Consultants and presented by BWP sustainability officer Drew Johnstone, included a 2019 baseline and a 2022 inventory showing an overall 11% decrease in community greenhouse‑gas emissions. BWP said the largest remaining sources are electricity use in buildings and on‑road transportation.
Why it matters: The inventory helps the city target investments and programs where they will reduce emissions most effectively — for example, commercial‑sector efficiency measures and electrification of buildings and vehicles. Staff told the council the full plan will require significant investment and that individual actions will return to council for approval and funding.
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