Draft climate action plan, tree-planting and pilot programs outlined for El Paso
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.
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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.
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