Client: City of Bellingham
Case Study: Peak helped the City update its City’s Climate Action Plan with new emissions inventories to track progress, and new emissions forecasts and planning scenarios to meet climate goals for both the city government and the community. The City Council reviewed the draft plan in December 2017. The City of Bellingham, Washington, a leader in climate action committed to 100% Green Power for its municipal operations in 2006 and developed a climate action plan in 2007. This update includes updates to previous emissions reduction actions and new actions to continue reducing emissions despite a growing population.
Impact: The City of Bellingham has made ongoing investments in sustainability to improve the community. These efforts include retrofitting all street lights to LED, which has led to cost savings and increased street safety. The plan also incorporated the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plans, enhancing connectivity and providing more alternatives to driving. It prioritized the installation of solar panels and the recovery of biosolids at the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant. An Emissions Inventory completed by Peak demonstrated that while Bellingham’s initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions were effective, more action was needed. The report also proposed new measures to meet emissions targets for 2020 and beyond.
Testimonial: “Peak has produced a technically sound and politically sensitive update to the City’s Climate Protection Action Plan. Their teams’ research, coordination, and flexibility make for excellent project partners.” Clare Fogelsong, City of Bellingham, Public Works