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Energy and ClimateTompkins County 2020 Energy StrategyThe Tompkins County Legislature has adopted a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the community by at least 80% from 2008 levels by 2050. The first step along that path is to achieve a 20% reduction by 2020. The strategy for how this goal can be achieved was endorsed by the Legislature in September, 2010 and serves as a guide for energy and emissions work being done in the community. The conclusion of the Tompkins County 2020 Energy Strategy is that by proactively implementing programs and solutions to reduce energy use, it is possible for the Tompkins County community to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions 20% by 2020. In order to do so, actions must be undertaken by all sectors of the community to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 277,512 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO2e) in order to achieve the target emissions in 2020 of 938,334 MtC02e; emissions that are 20% below 2008 levels. The strategies described in the document total 290,691 MtCO2e, or 5% over the required emissions reduction. Tompkins County 2020 Energy Strategy Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting In June 2010, reports were prepared for both the Tompkins County government and the overall community reviewing the past ten years of greenhouse gas emissions work. These reports provide a succinct look at efforts to date to curb emissions and reduce energy use in County government operations and in the community at large.Community 10-year GHG Emissions Report County Government 10-year GHG Emissions Report Tompkins County Planning Dept comments to NYSDEC regarding revised dSGEIS for development of Marcellus Shale Comment Letter to NYSDEC 1/10/2012 Potential land area impacted by well drilling pads in Tompkins County under densities of development that would be allowed under the dSGEIS. Map showing 3 acre well pads at 40 acre intervals (pdf) Map showing 5 acre well pads at 1 mile intervals (pdf) Commissioner of Planning and Public Works, Ed Marx, makes presentation on Drilling for Natural Gas in the Marcellus Shale at New York State Association of Counties Conference - February 9, 2010 in Albany, NY. Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions ElementOn December 16, 2008, the Tompkins County Legislature approved an amendment to the County’s Comprehensive Plan to address the issue of energy and greenhouse gas emissions. The amendment sets in motion a multi-faceted plan for the Tompkins County community to reduce energy demand, improve energy efficiency, make the transition to renewable sources of energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Its goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the county by at least 2 percent of the 2008 level for each of the next 40 years, achieving at least an 80 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050.We welcome your comments. Please send to: planning@tompkins-co.org. Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Element Receives Award Municipal Tools for Addressing Potential Gas Drilling ImpactsCommercial Wind Farm AtlasThe Tompkins County Planning Department has put together information to support local government decision-makers as they consider the potential development of commercial wind farms in their municipalities. Wind energy offers two primary environmental benefits: wind energy is a renewable energy source and it produces zero emissions. Wind farms also have potential negative environmental impacts: noise, visual, and degradation and fragmentation of habitat. The Commercial Wind Farm Atlas contains information about areas that are technically better suited for the location of commercial wind farms; areas where development of commercial wind farms may interfere with community services; environmentally sensitive areas and scenic features; and agricultural and forested areas.Local Action Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emission The links below provide information on the steps that have been taken to further the County’s efforts in reducing its contribution to global warming:
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