Option

Reduce energy consumption across the community

Option

Reduce energy consumption across the community

Examples from plans

This option appears in resilience plans from around the country.

Option from plan Hazards Sort descending Assets Region Source Plan
Educate the public on energy conservation strategies. Air Quality Energy and Utilities Northern Great Plains Spearfish, SD Climate Resiliency Plan
Encourage local businesses to benchmark, disclose, and reduce energy use in their buildings. Consider creating a city- sponsored recognition program for businesses who conserve energy. Air Quality Energy and Utilities Northern Great Plains Spearfish, SD Climate Resiliency Plan
Conserving energy and using more efficient technology. Changing Seasons Energy and Utilities Juneau's Changing Climate and Community Response (p. 28)
Minimize stress on the electrical grid Extreme Heat Energy and Utilities Southwest Statewide Summary Report: California's Fourth Climate Change Assessment
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
Enable systems and techniques that reduce energy and conserve resources (e.g., graywater systems, green roofs, use of green energy technology) Extreme Heat Critical Facilities Northwest Washington Coast Resilience Action Demonstration Project
Encourage residents to avoid unnecessary energy use at peak times during extreme hot or extreme cold temperatures. Severe Winter WeatherExtreme ColdExtreme Heat Energy and UtilitiesPeople Southeast Triangle Region, NC Regional Resilience Assessment
Triangle Region, NC Regional Resilience Assessment