Option

Expand renewable energy capacity and distributed energy adoption

Option

Expand renewable energy capacity and distributed energy adoption

Examples from plans

This option appears in resilience plans from around the country.

Option from plan Hazards Sort descending Assets Region Source Plan
Work with utility companies to increase the amount of electricity from renewable sources to improve air quality, diversify power sources and increase the resilience of the power grid. Air QualityHigh WindsExtreme Heat Energy and Utilities Northern Great Plains Spearfish, SD Climate Resiliency Plan
Work with utility companies to increase energy sources that do not depend on water. DroughtExtreme Heat Energy and Utilities Southeast Triangle Region, NC Regional Resilience Assessment (p. 202 (pdf p. 214))
Reduce consumption of electricity and fuel and increase renewable energy capacity to increase regional resilience, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and Extreme Heat Energy and Utilities Southeast Southeast Florida Compact Regional Climate Action Plan - Energy and Fuel
Require the use of solar power and battery storage – either on individual units or as a community installation – on new affordable housing developments to help residents reduce energy bills as extreme Extreme Heat Energy and UtilitiesPeopleProperty Southeast Miami Forever Climate Ready Strategy
Accelerate adoption of distributed renewable energy systems, electrification and microgrids. Extreme Heat Energy and Utilities Northwest Missoula, MT Regional Adaptation Strategy (p. 49 (pdf p. 65))
Advocate for more renewable energy sources at state level Extreme Heat Energy and Utilities Southeast Triangle Region, NC Regional Resilience Assessment (p. 202 (pdf p. 214))
Increase adoption of distributed energy resources such as solar and wind by lowering financial and regulatory barriers to permitting and development. When installed with battery backup or emergency power High WindsLandslidesMultiple or All HazardsSevere Winter WeatherWildfireExtreme HeatFlooding – CoastalFlooding – General Critical FacilitiesEnergy and Utilities Southeast Triangle Region, NC Regional Resilience Assessment (p. 209 (pdf p. 221))
Transition to climate-smart sources of energy. Multiple or All Hazards Energy and Utilities Southwest Statewide Summary Report: California's Fourth Climate Change Assessment