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Draft climate action plan, tree-planting and pilot programs outlined for El Paso
Summary
Climate & Sustainability staff told the City Plan Commission the draft regional climate action plan (covering El Paso and neighboring counties) was submitted to the EPA in December and includes 53 actions; staff highlighted pilots including a 300-tree target, a cool-roof program for low-income households and a DOE-funded solar program for nonprofits and small businesses.
Climate and sustainability staff briefed the City Plan Commission on a two-year, community-driven draft climate action plan and several near-term pilot programs during the January meeting. Fernando Verano, presenting for Climate & Sustainability, said the plan covers El Paso and adjacent counties, was submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency in December and is expected to go to City Council for approval in March.
Verano said the plan includes 53…
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