Olympia Kicks off Comprehensive Plan Climate Chapter
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Every 10 years, the City of Olympia is required by state law to review and update its Comprehensive Plan. This update will look out to the year 2045 to show, among other things, how the City will accommodate new population and employment growth and address critical issues such as climate change. This update will also include a new chapter for Climate Action & Resilience with the following objectives:
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Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and vehicle miles traveled.
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Improve climate preparedness, response and recovery efforts to enhance resiliency and avoid the adverse impacts of climate change.
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Prioritize benefits for vulnerable populations and overburdened communities who suffer disproportionately from environmental harms and climate-exacerbated hazards.
The development of the Climate Action and Resilience Chapter will be led by a cross-departmental staff team, with several opportunities for community feedback and guidance along the way. To learn more about the project, please visit the Engage Olympia project page or submit an email request to become a "party of record for" the Comprehensive Plan update process.
Want to get involved now? Visit the project webpage to share your ideas and vision for climate action in Olympia. Your insights will help us center community needs, goals and hopes for local climate action and resiliency in Olympia's Comprehensive Plan.
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Save Money on Solar Installation with Solarize Thurston
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Spring is here, and the City of Olympia is thrilled to support the launch of Solarize Thurston!
Solarize Thurston is a solar energy group purchasing program available now through July 4. This program will support Thurston County residents who want to install solar panels on their homes and businesses.
Installing solar on your home can seem like a daunting process: from perceived costs to technical details to figuring out which installers to choose. That's why, in preparation to launch the campaign, Olympia Community Solar vetted contractors for equipment quality, business practices and negotiated special pricing. By purchasing solar in bulk and partnering with trusted installers, Solarize Thurston makes the process of going solar simple, secure and accessible.
Enjoy program benefits such as:
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Free home assessments
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Discounted prices
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Made-in-Washington equipment
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Save money on your electric bill
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Thirty percent federal tax credit
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Generate clean energy!
Solarize customers also benefit from reduced energy bills thanks to their solar production and net metering. Check out this limited time offering for a free home solar assessment at SolarizeThurston.org anytime through July 4.
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City's Climate Media Offerings Continue to Grow
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From the Climate Team that brought you Climate Reads at the Olympia Timberland Library comes another scintillating collection, Climate Films (how many times can we say climate in one sentence?).
The newly updated Climate Reads and Films list is available for your viewing pleasure on the Olympia Timberland Library website. There, you'll find 10 carefully curated climate-related films, both fiction and documentaries, in addition to the wide range of climate reads for every reader. If you're interested in learning more about some of our cinematic picks, we recently published a blog post that details six of our favorites! If you're looking for a climate book or movie for the little one in your life, please peruse the Climate Reads and Films for Youth list. These lists will keep growing, so be sure to check back whenever you're looking for your next climate read or watch. The library would also love to hear from you if you have a beloved climate film or movie that isn't currently on the list. We're nerds for climate media and we're always looking for new suggestions.
On February 29, we hosted a community screening of "2040," a wonderful documentary from the film list, followed by a panel discussion with local climate action implementers. We were delighted that so many community members braved a cold February night to join us, and we hope there will be more climate programming at the library soon. In the meantime, take a gander at our Climate Reads and Films list and find your next read, listen or watch.
P.S. An extra special thank you to Lana Jarvis, Climate Program intern extraordinaire, for all her work on this project.
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Recharging the Climate Program Webpage
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Contact
Dr. Pamela Braff, Climate Programs Director
City Manager's Office
360.753.8249
[email protected]
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