Climate Action Plan

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On October 5, 2020, The City adopted a citywide Climate Action Plan that set targets for GHG emission reductions, strategies, and requirements for the City to incorporate up-to-date climate science and projections into relevant City planning and policy decisions. Overall reduction target include:


  • GHG emission reductions of 19% or greater (of 2018 baseline) by 2030; 
  • GHG emission reductions of 73% or greater (of 2018 baseline) by 2050; 

Greenhouse Gas Emission Totals (mt CO2e) and Sector Impact

GHG totals and by Sector


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Las Cruces Climate Action Plan July 2020


  1. Transportation Sector
  2. Building Sector
  3. Renewable Energy Sector
  4. Solid Waste Sector


53% of greenhouse gas emissions in Las Cruces come from transportation. Improving current transportation standards and plans could greatly reduce our carbon footprint. Reduction Targets for this sector include:

  • Promote electric vehicle adoption that is inclusive of the entire community by 22 percent by 2030 and  50 percent by 2050.
  • Prioritize the development of active transportation by 12 percent by 2050 and 40 percent by 2050.
  • Increase public transportation use by 15 percent by 2030 and 35 percent by 2050.

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