Amherst emissions fall 16.8 percent since 2016, short of 25 percent goal
Amherst's energy and climate committee charted progress on municipal emissions and advanced climate initiatives. Municipal greenhouse gas emissions fell 16.8 percent since 2016, with community-wide emissions dropping 12.9 percent, according to a UNH Sustainability Institute update presented to the
Energy and Climate Action Committee · Meeting of August 12, 2026
Amherst's energy and climate committee charted progress on municipal emissions and advanced climate initiatives. Municipal greenhouse gas emissions fell 16.8 percent since 2016, with community-wide emissions dropping 12.9 percent, according to a UNH Sustainability Institute update presented to the Energy and Climate Action Committee; both figures fall short of the committee's 25 percent reduction goal. Director of Sustainability Stephanie Ciccarello reported plans to request proposals for a new consultant to develop the Climate Action and Resilience Plan in early fall.
The committee discussed a landlord heat pump outreach program and coordination with UMass on regional decarbonization efforts.
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Source: the Energy and Climate Action Committee meeting of August 12, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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