Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory for Ipswich released

The Commission on Energy Use and Climate Protection (CEUCP) report on Ipswich energy use and GHG emissions provides the foundation for local people to take action by reducing energy use and addressing climate protection. The Town and the CEUCP recognize that these actions are urgent, because the current rate of energy consumption is contributing to emissions that cause global climate change.

Publication of this report – the GHG emissions inventory for Ipswich – completes the first milestone in the CCP process. The base year is 2000. In subsequent steps of the process, the Town will select an emissions reduction target and then develop and implement specific strategies to lower GHG emissions below the base year. When completed, the Climate Action Plan will serve as the basis for ongoing efforts to reduce emissions in Ipswich.

To read/download the report:
http://www.ipswichrenewableenergy.org/2009GHGReport.pdf

Greenhouse Gas Study now released

The Commission on Energy Use and Climate Protection has now published an Energy Use and Greenhouse gas inventory of Ipswich.

This CEUCP report on Ipswich energy use and GHG emissions provides the foundation for local people to take action by reducing energy use and addressing climate protection. The Town and the CEUCP recognize that these actions are urgent, because the current rate of energy consumption is contributing to emissions that cause global climate change.

Concerned about the relationship between GHG emissions and climate change, the Ipswich Board of Selectmen passed a resolution in November 2006 which joined Ipswich with the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) and specifically the Cities for Climate Protection (CCP) program.

Publication of this report – the GHG emissions inventory for Ipswich – completes the first milestone in the CCP process. The base year is 2000. In subsequent steps of the process, the Town will select an emissions reduction target and then develop and implement specific strategies to lower GHG emissions below the base year. When completed, the Climate Action Plan will serve as the basis for ongoing efforts to reduce emissions in Ipswich.