Lake County work session reviews final climate action plan draft; commissioners press on codes, contractor role and implementation

Feb 24, 2026

Consultants presented a final draft of Lake County’s Climate Action Plan on Feb. 24, 2026, proposing a 45% reduction in greenhouse‑gas emissions by 2050 and emphasizing low‑cost implementation steps; commissioners probed building‑code impacts, contractor involvement and funding and staffing for carrying out the plan.

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Consultants from the Brendle Group presented the final draft of Lake County’s Climate Action Plan at a Board of County Commissioners work session on Feb. 24, 2026, outlining an implementation‑focused roadmap that sets a countywide target to cut greenhouse‑gas emissions 45% from a 2023 baseline by 2050.

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