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Priority Plymouth
Priority Plymouth
Responsible in 30 actions
ID
Action title
Implementation phase
Continuous
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BEI.1.1.A
Incorporate embodied carbon footprints backed by published Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) in plan development review.
Not started
Not continuous
a month ago
BEI.1.1.B
Promote early adoption of all-electric ready and passive energy components of Opt-in Specialized Energy Code.
Not started
Not continuous
a month ago
BEI.1.1.C
Work with the electric utility to identify project opportunities that are good candidates for innovative utility programs and financing approaches (e.g., PACE).
In process
Not continuous
a month ago
BEI.1.1.D
Develop energy efficiency standards for new and retrofitted municipal and school buildings.
In process
Not continuous
a month ago
BEI.1.1.E
Develop reference guide for efficiency programs to disseminate through permitting process.
Planning
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a month ago
BEI.1.2.A
Develop an education and training program for contractors and installers, tied to existing certification requirements around energy efficiency and weatherization, and connect graduates to residents.
Planning
Not continuous
a month ago
BEI.1.2.B
Create energy coaching program to promote residential and commercial incentives for all-electric, high-efficiency building systems and renewable energy sources.
In process
Not continuous
a month ago
BEI.1.3.A
Identify incentive programs to develop comprehensive energy and healthy home upgrades in income qualified housing units.
In process
Not continuous
a month ago
BEI.1.3.B
Conduct direct outreach to developers and building owners to leverage funding opportunities for affordable housing decarbonization (e.g., from Massachusetts Community Climate Bank).
In process
Not continuous
a month ago
BEI.2.1.B
Launch a "solarize" bulk-purchasing campaign for residents to purchase solar PV and complementary technologies like battery storage.
Not started
Not continuous
a month ago
BEI.2.1.C
Add a local, renewable energy option to Plymouth's Community Choice Power Supply program.
Completed
Not continuous
a month ago
BEI.2.2.A
Identify opportunities for microgrids and energy storage for critical facilities.
Planning
Not continuous
a month ago
HSP.1.1.A
Launch an inclusive and ongoing, multilingual climate preparedness activation campaign that provides information, resources, and sign-ups for CodeRED alerts for residents, businesses, and visitors.
In process
Not continuous
a month ago
HSP.1.1.C
Build social resiliency and climate literacy through public participation in the All American Cities program in 2025.
Not started
Not continuous
a month ago
HSP.1.2.A
Identify hot spots and reduce the proliferation of urban heat islands throughout the town (examples include installing shade structures, reducing impervious surfaces, and deploying cooling stations and emergency shelters).
In process
Not continuous
a month ago
HSP.1.2.C
Build partnerships with local/regional farms to provide fresh, local food to pantries, shelters, and schools.
Planning
Not continuous
a month ago
HSP.2.1.D
Develop a shoreline protection plan to address coastal shoreline protection (including structural and natural approaches such as sea wall maintenance, dune nourishment, etc.).
In process
Not continuous
a month ago
HSP.2.1.E
Build on the Town Brook restoration project's success to create a plan for removing three "significant hazard" dams: Fresh Pond dam, Store Pond dam, and Jenney (Arms House) Pond dam.
In process
Not continuous
a month ago
NS.1.1.B
Develop a forest management plan with an outreach and education component to maintain healthy forests and mitigate fire risks.
In process
Not continuous
a month ago
NS.1.1.E
Incorporate green infrastructure and Low Impact Development (LID) best practices in public open spaces and other municipal properties to reduce aquifer contamination risk from stormwater runoff, development activities, and non point source pollution.
Planning
Not continuous
a month ago
NS.1.2.E
Develop and implement a volunteer-based invasive species eradication program.
In process
Not continuous
a month ago
NS.2.1.A
Analyze opportunities for open space preservation, enhancement, and acquisition of private parcels with high natural and recreational values along coastlines and wetlands.
In process
Continuous
a month ago
NS.2.2.A
Publicly promote maritime businesses that use sustainable harvesting and ecosystem management practices, including shellfish, oysters, and kelp farming industries.
Planning
Not continuous
a month ago
NS.2.2.B
Promote education and skills training for both college and non-college career tracks in emerging natural resources and Blue Economy sectors.
Planning
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a month ago
T.1.1.A
Create a public awareness campaign around sustainable transportation options including electric vehicle incentives and shifting attitudes around public transit.
Planning
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a month ago
T.1.1.B
Expand the existing Fuel Efficient Vehicle Purchasing Policy to include a phased vehicle replacement plan for all applicable municipal vehicle fleets.
In process
Not continuous
a month ago
T.1.2.A
Secure funding to expand on existing charging infrastructure and install new public EV charging stations in municipal lots.
In process
Not continuous
a month ago
T.1.2.B
Provide educational resources and/or technical assistance to increase installation of EV chargers on residential and commercial properties.
Planning
Not continuous
a month ago
T.2.1.C
Expand first/last mile options (via expanded ridesharing services, bike infrastructure at stations, additional funding for public programs, etc.) to reduce car trips.
Not started
Not continuous
a month ago
W.1.1.C
Partner with the Chamber of Commerce and Green Restaurant Association to pilot a "green restaurant destination" program.
Planning
Not continuous
a month ago