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.
All Columbians have a role to play in helping us transition to a clean energy future. Columbia Water & Light can help you get started.
There are a number of programs to support Columbia in our effort to reduce energy use.
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:
Find out how easy it is to get around without a car! Biking and walking are great forms of exercise and also help reduce our emissions.
The waste we send to the landfill creates greenhouse gas emissions which impact our health, environment, and our economy. Given that the majority of waste we send to the landfill could be recycled or composted, it is important that we address this area through our CAAP.
Through the CAAP process, Columbia identified three goals associated with solid waste:
Take action today to minimize what you send to the landfill.
All Columbians need to be actively engaged in our resilient future.
Columbia has a wealth of natural resources that help keep our air and water clean and provide recreational benefits.
All Columbians need to be actively engaged in our resilient future.