Climate Recovery Resources and Information

Climate Recovery

• 2011 Eugene Climate Change and Consumption Survey - The survey results from a study that provided the groundwork for the Climate Recovery Ordinance.
• 2014 Climate Recovery Ordinance
• 2016 Climate Recovery Ordinance update - The latest version of the CRO. This document provides the goals set forth by the City.

Community Climate Action

• 2007 Community GHG Emissions Inventory - Eugene’s first GHG emissions inventory.
• 2010 Community Climate and Energy Action Plan (CEAP) - The first plan created for the community.
• 2011 CEAP Progress Report - This document provides a first year update of the CEAP.
• 2012 Climate Communications Report - A document provided by local agency Bell + Funk that provides insight into environmentally friendly behaviors in Eugene
• 2013 CEAP Progress Report - This document provides a three-year update on thee CEAP.
• 2013 Consumption Based-Emissions Inventory-Methodology - The City of Eugene’s first consumption-based emissions inventory. This methodology includes not only local emissions but also "upstream" imported emissions.
• 2015 Community GHG Inventory - An inventory that includes local emissions.
• 2015 MWMC GHG Inventory - This document outlines the first GHG inventory for the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission.
• A Resolution Supporting a Carbon Pricing Policy for the State of Oregon -  Passed in 2015 this resolution calls for a carbon pricing policy in Oregon similar to the failed HB2020(2019).
• Declaration on Human Rights and Climate Change – Officially endorsed by the Eugene City Council on February 12, 2018. See the Joint Letter of Support from the Eugene Human Rights Commission and Eugene Sustainability Commission.
• Future Physical Conditions White Paper - This white paper provides a forecast of the impact of climate change in Eugene including warmer temperatures, reduced snowpack, and increased population. 
• 2017 Community GHG Inventory - The 2017 updated inventory on locally produced GHG emissions. This inventory will be used for Eugene’s upcoming Consumption-based (imported) GHG inventory.
• Fossil Fuel and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Forecast - This document was produced as part of the Climate Action Plan 2.0. process. It evaluates the plans and commitments of the Eugene Climate Collaborative and estimates how closely the Community will be to reaching the CRO goals. The document discusses the "Gap" between the forecast and the goals and suggests strategies for closing that gap.
• Recommendations for Add. Eugene Climate Actions to Meet Eugene’s CRO Targets & Goals (Gap Analysis) - An analysis of how the City could act to close the gap between the Forecast Memo (above) and the CRO goals
• EV Strategy - The EV strategy describes a partnership between the City of Eugene and other community partners as the community prepares for - and incentivizes - the transition from fossil fuel vehicles to electric vehicles.
• Additional Strategies - Strategies that City Council is reviewing as part of the CAP2.0 process.
• Climate Action Plan 2.0 - This is the official climate action plan approved by Eugene City Council July 2020.
• 2019 Community GHG Inventory - 2019 community GHG inventory.
• 2020 CAP2.0 Annual Report - this is the first annual report produced to summarize progress made towards the actions of the CAP2.0.  Reports will continue to be generated to track progress.
• 2021 Community GHG Inventory - This is the most recently updated community GHG inventory. The community inventory help to track progress against community CRO goals.
• Community Climate Action - Materials Management Planning - A summary of the DEQ funded research project that provided great insights into the impact of consumption on Eugene’s GHG emissions.

Internal Climate Action

These documents describe the actions taken within the City of Eugene operations. They focus on local emissions primarily from fleet and facilities. 

• 2021 Internal GHG Emissions Inventory - this is the most recent City of Eugene Internal Operations GHG Inventory.
• 2019 Internal GHG Emissions Inventory -  City of Eugene Internal Operations GHG Inventory for FY 2019.
• 2018 Fleet Division and Fire Department Internal Climate Action Plan - this document provides a plan for reducing emissions associated with City of Eugene-owned fleet and the Eugene-Springfield fire department operations.
• 2017 Facilities Greenhouse Gas Reduction Analysis - this document provides three options for reducing emissions associated with City of Eugene-owned facilities.
• 2017 Internal GHG Emissions Inventory 
• 2016 Internal GHG Emissions Inventory
• 2014 Regional Climate and Hazards Vulnerability Assessment - This document supports the Eugene-Springfield Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan.
• 2013 Internal GHG Emissions Inventory
• 2010 Internal GHG Emissions Inventory
• 2009 Internal Climate Action Plan (ICAP)
• 2000 and 2005 Internal GHG Emissions Inventory

City Council Sessions Related to Climate Recovery

• CAP2.0 Additional Actions Presentation (November 18, 2019)
• CAP2.0 Energy Used in Buildings Discussion (October 28, 2019)
• CAP2.0 Transportation Update (October 16, 2019)
• CAP2.0 Update (June 17, 2019)
• CAP2.0 Equity Panel Presentation (June 17, 2019)
• Climate and Energy Discussion Joint Meeting with EWEB (February 11, 2019)
• Regulation of Natural Gas and Climate Action Plan 2.0 Update and Gap Strategy (January 30, 2019) 
• Single-Use Containers and Utensils and Home Energy Score (January 16, 2019)
• Eugene Recycling Program (November 28, 2018)
• Sustainability Commission Work Plan (November 19, 2018) 
• Northwest Natural Gas Franchise Work Session Opens a New Window.  (November 14, 2018)
• Climate Recovery Ordinance Update (April 25, 2018 presentation)
• Climate Recovery Ordinance Update (November 22, 2017 presentation)
• Climate Recovery Update: Internal Operations (May 18, 2016)
  • May 18 City Council Update Introduction (PDF)
  • Climate Recovery Update Presentation (PowerPoint)
  • Eugene Internal Emissions Trends (JPG)
  • May 18 City Council Work Session Update (PDF)
• Introduction to a Science-Based Greenhouse Gas Target (February 10, 2016)
• Introduction to a 350 ppm Greenhouse Gas Target (December 16, 2015)
• Climate Recovery Targets and Benchmarks (November 23, 2015)
• Climate Recovery Proposal (February 23, 2015)