The Town of Jackson has pursued leadership in sustainability initiatives since 2006. To date, these efforts have saved the Town of Jackson more than $3 million in energy costs related to fuel, electricity, natural gas, and propane while avoiding more than 4,000 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e).
The 2024 Town of Jackson Sustainability Plan builds upon the work that has been done over the past two decades to meet and exceed ambitious goals for Town operations and expands it to one that also includes goals and strategies created for and in collaboration with the entire community. The 2024 plan expands the scope from climate action, which focuses primarily on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction, to one that embraces a broader definition of sustainability and prioritizes resilience and adaptation to the impacts of climate change.
The world has changed since we first embarked on this journey in 2006, and our priorities and strategies have changed with it. We know that the world will continue to change, and that new technologies and solutions will emerge. This plan is intended to be updated every five years starting in 2030. While most targets are designed to be met by 2030, some strategies will require longer timelines and may span multiple iterations of the Town’s Sustainability Plan.
The 2024 Town of Jackson Sustainability Plan defines ambitious goals and outlines a pathway to meet them. It is built upon three main priorities: environmental quality, climate sustainability, and climate resiliency, viewed through the lens of equity.
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