Energy refers to the electricity and natural gas delivered to the Columbia community. Emissions associated with energy use account for 70% of Columbia’s total greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs). Reducing that consumption and increasing the renewable energy goals voters approved in 2004 present great opportunities to both reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance our resilience.

The CAAP process identified these two energy sector goals:

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   1. Increase generation and use of renewable energy sources, including on-site solar and energy storage.
   2. Improve energy resilience and demand management.

1. 1. 1. 1. Increase energy efficiency in residential, commercial and municipal buildings.
         2. Reduce fossil fuel use.
         3. Enhance building resilience.

Transportation refers to the form and function of transportation systems, including private vehicles, public transportation, and walking and biking infrastructure. Transportation activities made up 26% of Columbia’s GHG emissions in 2016. Privately-owned passenger vehicles account for the majority of these emissions.

Columbia’s CAAP has established two goals for improving the sustainability of its transportation system: 

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Reduce vehicle miles traveled.
               2. Increase the fuel economy of vehicles.

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Reduce waste production.
            2. Increase waste diversion.
            3. Improve waste system management.

1. 1. 1. 1. Prepare the community, public safety and health services for anticipated climate change impacts.
         2. Reduce emissions associated with the food system.

1. 1. 1. Increase climate resilience and carbon sequestration potential of public and private lands.
      2. Reduce per capita water usage.
      3. Reduce negative impacts from stormwater runoff and flooding.