Berkeley - Climate Action Plan
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A target of 80% by 2050 and 33% by 2020 means about a 2% reduction in GHG emissions each year, which equates to an annual GHG reduction of nearly 207,300 tons by the year 2020. The tonnage of GHG emissions associated with the interim 2020 target is an esimate based on projected growth and as such should be adjusted depending on any unexpected increase or decrease of Berkeley's population or significant changes in energy-intensive commercial and manufacturing activity. Details of the plan are available on Berkeley's Climate Action website.
The plan's vision for 2050 includes the following:
- New and existing Berkeley buildings achieve net zero energy consumption through increased energy efficiency and a shift to renewable energy sources
- Public transit, walking, and biking are the primary means of transportation
- Personal vehicles run alternative fuels or electricity
- Zero waste is sent to the landfills
- The majority of food consumed in Berkeley is produced locally, i.e., within a few hundred miles
- Our community is resilient and prepared for the impacts of a changing climate
- The social and economic benefits of the community's climate protection effort are shared equitably among everyone