Published at: 3/2024
The East Central Iowa Priority Climate Action Plan outlines a regional strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen climate resilience across the Cedar Rapids–Iowa City region. Developed through the EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program, the plan includes a regional emissions inventory, an assessment of climate risks such as flooding and extreme weather, and a set of near-term, implementation-ready actions. Priority strategies focus on expanding renewable energy, improving energy efficiency in buildings, advancing transportation electrification, enhancing natural systems, and supporting equitable community engagement. The plan serves as a foundation for a broader, long-term climate action framework for the region.