Welcome to the Townsend Climate Action Plan Survey!
What is a Climate Action Plan (CAP)?
A CAP is a roadmap with strategies, actions, and an implementation plan for a community to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from key sectors, including transportation, buildings, and energy. These plans provide additional strategies to support sustainability through waste management and natural lands.
Why Does It Matter to Townsend?
The CAP will set clear benchmarks for the town to achieve resiliency goals. Additionally, the plan will identify actions to address GHG emissions and promote sustainability and resiliency. The CAP planning process provides people who live and work in town with the opportunity to provide their thoughts on what these actions should be.
Thank You for Your Participation!
Thank you for taking the time to participate in this survey! Your valuable input will help shape our community's Climate Action Plan, aiming to promote sustainability and resiliency in Town. Your feedback is crucial in creating a plan that reflects our residents' diverse ideas and preferences.
Definitions
Sustainability: The ability for a municipality to maintain current operations and resources, ensuring they are available for future generations.
Resiliency: A municipality’s ability to withstand or recover from the negative effects of climate change, such as severe weather or drought.
Community Choice Aggregation (CCA): The process in which a municipality purchases electricity from a third-party supplier instead of through a utility, often at a reduced rate and the option to receive a greater percentage of electricity from renewable sources. For more information, please visit: https://townsendcommunityelectricity.com/
Survey Details:
- This survey consists of 16 questions and will take approximately 8 minutes to complete.
- The survey closes on October 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
- Please feel free to contact Michelle Zelenka, Regional Energy Manager at the Northern Middlesex Council of Governments at mzelenka@nmcog.org or 978-454-8021 X 121 with any questions about this survey.
Your contribution is greatly appreciated as we work together to create a sustainable and inclusive community for all residents of Townsend. Thank you for your participation!