Learn about renewable energy goals during Utah Climate Week

The Summit County Sustainability Office works to achieve the Summit County Council’s sustainability, climate, and environmental stewardship goals. Photo: NASA

SUMMIT COUNTY, Utah — The fifth annual Utah Climate Week started on Sunday and runs through October 2, with more than 50 organizations, businesses, and local governments hosting more than 20 events dedicated to discussions about climate action.

At the webinar on Monday, September 27, Summit County’s Sustainability Manager, Emily Quinton, will participate. The discussion is centered on Utah’s goal to run on 100 percent clean energy by 2030. You can RSVP here.

Summit County’s current sustainability and climate goals include:

• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions of county operations 80% below 2016 level by 2040; 80% below 2014 level countywide by 2050.
• Transition to net 100% renewable electrical energy for county operations and make renewable energy readily available and broadly adopted county wide by 2030;
• Transition 50% of county fleet vehicles to alternative fuels, hybrid or electric vehicles by 2022; Provide electric vehicle charging infrastructure as required to charge fleet vehicles.

There are events across the area taking place this week, you can see the full schedule and learn more on the Utah Climate Action Network’s website.