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Creating the Village of Glencoe’s Sustainability Action Plan
Over the past decade, Appleton has accelerated its sustainability efforts. The city achieved its goal of reducing municipal energy use by 25% earlier than planned, installed solar and geothermal systems in key facilities, and introduced renewable energy at the wastewater treatment plant through biogas boilers and waste heat-to-power technology. Plans are now underway to transition Valley Transit to zero-emission buses with supporting clean energy infrastructure.
In 2019, Appleton's City Council adopted a climate action resolution and created a volunteer-led Sustainability Advisory Panel to drive community engagement in environmental initiatives. While these accomplishments are significant, the city sees the need for a unified strategy. Appleton is developing its first Sustainability and Resilience Master Plan to coordinate projects, track progress, and prioritize investments. This plan, supported by consultants at paleBLUEdot, aims to prepare the city for challenges like extreme weather, flooding, and public health impacts.
Appleton Sustainability Action Baseline Documents
A significant amount of research is currently being done as a foundation to the City'’s work in preparing the Sustainability and Resilience Master Plan. The research and preliminary recommendations that will be included in these documents are intended as a starting point for the collaborative planning team which will be creating the plan. Please “click” on each document below to view:
Sustainability Baseline Assessment
Climate Vulnerability Assessment
Greenhouse Gas Inventory
Ground Cover Study
Renewable Energy Potential Study
Appleton Wants Your Input!
Take the Appleton Sustainability Survey
Please help the City identify perceptions, needs, opportunities, priorities, and issues for the community. Take the City of Appleton’s Sustainability Survey and help shape the Sustainability and Resilience Master Plan. Please share the survey with your neighbors, friends, and family!
Apply by 2/27/26 to Participate on The Sustainability Planning Team
Team members will work collaboratively with City Staff and the City'’s planning consultant, paleBLUEdot to create the Sustainability and Resilience Master Plan. Are you interested in being considered for the Sustainability Planning Team? Apply before 12pm on Friday February 27th, 2026 below
