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The Draft Beloit Climate Action Plan
The City of Beloit has spent the past year developing its first Climate Action Plan. Created with guidance from a collaborative, multi-stakeholder Planning Team, the plan sets goals and identifies actions to advance climate efforts across both municipal operations and the broader community. It provides a roadmap for strengthening climate resilience and achieving the City’s goal of Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
We Want Your Input on The Draft Beloit Climate Action Plan!
Draft Plan Review Open Through 2/1/26.
Click the link below to provide your input!
Creating the City of Beloit Climate Action Plan
The City of Beloit has established a goal of achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040! The city is finalizing a Climate Action Plan to guide action towards that goal, address climate impacts, and build community resilience. This strategic roadmap will engage stakeholders such as local businesses, government agencies, and residents to guide efforts in adapting to climate change and improving energy efficiency in the community. The plan was developed through a collaborative, multi-stakeholder CAP Planning Team facilitated and supported by the City’s Climate Action Plan consultant, paleBLUEdot.
Beloit Climate Action Baseline Documents
A significant amount of research is currently been done as a foundation to the City’s work in preparing the Climate Action Plan. The research and preliminary recommendations that 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:
Climate Action Baseline Assessment
Climate Vulnerability Assessment
Greenhouse Gas Inventory
Ground Cover Study
Renewable Energy Potential Study
Beloit Wants Your Input!
Participate in the Beloit Climate Futures Storytelling Project
The Beloit "Diary 2040" Climate Storytelling Project invites community members to share their hopes and visions for Beloit’s climate future —and to inspire others across our region.
While facts and statistics about climate change are important, they are not enough. We also need to hear the voices and visions of those imagining a brighter, more resilient future. By participating in the Climate Futures Storytelling Project, you can share your hopes, ideas, and dreams for a more sustainable Beloit.
Your story is a powerful part of our community’s path toward climate resilience and collective hope.
Community Survey
The City conducted a survey to collect community input to help guide the plan development. View the summary report by clicking on the image below:
