Regional Decarbonization Framework Studies Now Available

Regional Decarbonization Framework – Studies Available for Public Viewing

Recognizing the need for a regional approach to addressing climate change, on January 27, 2021, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted to create a Regional Decarbonization Framework (Framework) to inform our collective future actions on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the San Diego region. It is intended to supplement climate action planning efforts that are currently underway and chart collaborative pathways to implement our regional goals. As part of the Framework, there are two studies that have been completed and are available to the public:

San Diego Regional Decarbonization Framework: Technical Report is authored by a team led by the University of California San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy, working in collaboration with the Energy Policy Initiatives Center at the University of San Diego School of Law and other consultants with technical expertise in energy, transportation, and building systems. This is the first study of its kind that quantifies the magnitude of the challenge in achieving meaningful reductions in regional GHG emissions if we act in silos as individuals, businesses, and governments. It shows that with collective effort, we can get to zero emissions in each sector of our economy by mid-century.

Putting San Diego County on the High Road: Climate Workforce Recommendations for 2030 and 2050 is authored by Inclusive Economics and a team of national experts in workforce development. It explores the ways in which actions to lower GHG emissions in the region’s industries can do so in ways that support the region’s workers.

These studies provide creative and collaborative solutions that can benefit us all in the region as well as the planet. They are available for public viewing through our website and at all County public libraries.