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Worcester is committed to reducing our greenhouse gas emissions and preparing our community for a changing climate.

• Introduction to Climate Change
• Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory
• Municipal Greenhouse Gas Inventory
• The Road Ahead
• What You Can Do

Worcester’s municipally owned and operated solar farm is as big as 19 football fields. It generates enough electricity to power the equivalent of 1300 homes. 

• City-owned Renewable Energy
• Solar Energy in our Community
• ElectriCITY Municipal Aggregation Program
• What You Can Do

Worcester reduced greenhouse gas emissions in municipal buildings by18% from 2009 to 2019.

• GHG Emissions from Buildings
• Municipal Building Energy Projects
• Energy Efficiency for the Community
• What You Can Do

With the help of our team of community scientists, we test our water weekly, ensuring the health of our twenty lakes and ponds.

• Lakes and Ponds Program
• Monitoring
• Management
• Outreach and Strategic Partnerships
• What You Can Do

Our top priority is to ensure that all members of our community enjoy the benefits of a sustainable and resilient city.

• Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Plan
• Environmental Justice
• Climate Hazards
• Climate Solutions
• What You Can Do

We’re working to make Worcester easier to get around for everyone and more electric vehicle-friendly.

• Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
• Public Transportation
• What You Can Do

Moving towards zero waste cuts down on harmful greenhouse gas emissions and conserves natural resources.

• Introduction to Zero Waste
• Trash and Recycling in Worcester
• A Clean City
• What You Can Do