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Climate Action Committee
Background
In 2017, voters at Town Meeting approved Article 51, which set ambitious climate goals in line with the Massachusetts Global Warming Solutions Act, including a 100% non-emitting municipal power supply by 2030, and an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. In 2020, the Town published the Sustainable Concord Climate Action and Resilience Plan, which outlines the steps that the Town, commercial entities, and residents will need to take to meet these climate goals.
The Comprehensive Sustainability and Energy Committee (CSEC) and the Climate Action Advisory Board (CAAB) have been instrumental in forwarding Concord’s sustainability agenda in this period. Over time, CAAB’s policy-making and CSEC’s advocacy missions have increasingly overlapped, requiring greater levels of coordination. By combining forces with a shared purpose, a single, a unified Climate Action Committee will focus the Town’s future efforts.
The purpose of the Climate Action Committee is to implement policies and practices to achieve the objectives of the Town’s Climate Action and Resilience Plan. These may include:
- Town procurement and operational policies, town bylaws, and rules and regulations that promote sustainability and climate resilience.
- Effective educational and incentive programs for both businesses and residents.
- Strategies to leverage and coordinate with local, state, regional, and federal climate-related programs and funding.
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are posted prior to the meetings. Meeting minutes are posted following approval. The most recent agendas and meeting minutes can be viewed here.
Committee Charge
Climate Action Committee Charge - Approved January 30, 2023
Members
Name | Term Expiration |
Brad Hubbard Nelson, Chair | April 30, 2024 |
Cheryl Baggen | April 30, 2025 |
Gavin Colbert | April 30, 2025 |
Courtney Eaton | May 31, 2024 |
Jerry Frenkil | April 30, 2025 |
Karen Gibson | May 31, 2024 |
Michael McDonald | May 31, 2024 |
Janet Miller | April 30, 2025 |
Ben Slayden | April 30, 2025 |
Jake Swenson | May 31, 2024 |
Staff Support
Eric Simms, Sustainability Director
Email: esimms@concordma.gov
Phone: 978-318-3008