Planning for a New Energy and Climate Future
The American Planning Association worked with the Environmental and Energy Study Institute on a three-year research project on the integration of energy and climate issues into planning practice. Funding for the project was provided by the Surdna and George Gund Foundations and APA's Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy Division.
The project aimed to help planners incorporate energy and climate considerations into their work and assist communities and regions to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions, transition to renewable energy, and adapt to a changing climate.
Planning for a New Energy and Climate Future is the culmination of a three-year research and education project on the integration of climate change and energy issues into planning practice.
The report presents fundamental information about energy and climate change and offers strategies for communities to address energy and climate across a variety of issues.
Communities already taking steps in this direction are highlighted.
A searchable database offers examples of state and community action on climate change and other documents to help planners understand and address this issue.