Regional Decarbonization Framework
A Partnership to Move the Region to Zero Carbon Emissions
The global climate is changing, and the effects are felt acutely at the local level through higher frequency and intensity of extreme heat events, droughts, wildfires, storms, and sea level rise. Furthermore, the growing economic, social, and environmental impacts associated with a changing climate are causing immediate and long-term impacts to our ecosystems, food production, health, safety, jobs, businesses, and communities across the San Diego region, particularly in underserved populations that are impacted disproportionately.
On January 27, 2021, the Board of Supervisors took action to create what has now developedContinue reading
A Partnership to Move the Region to Zero Carbon Emissions
The global climate is changing, and the effects are felt acutely at the local level through higher frequency and intensity of extreme heat events, droughts, wildfires, storms, and sea level rise. Furthermore, the growing economic, social, and environmental impacts associated with a changing climate are causing immediate and long-term impacts to our ecosystems, food production, health, safety, jobs, businesses, and communities across the San Diego region, particularly in underserved populations that are impacted disproportionately.
On January 27, 2021, the Board of Supervisors took action to create what has now developed into the integrated Regional Decarbonization Framework (Framework), recognizing that the County of San Diego has an important role to play in leading decarbonization efforts within our region. The Framework has been developed in partnership with the UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy, and the University of San Diego (USD) Energy Policy Initiatives Center, and Inclusive Economics. In addition, the Framework fosters regional collaboration between public agencies, universities, schools, business, labor, communities, and tribes, as well as leverage resources at the State and federal levels.
The Framework is composed of three parts: a Technical Report, a Workforce Report, and an Implementation Playbook (Playbook). The draft Playbook is a resource that outlines areas for local governments, organizations, and businesses to consider as they move toward zero carbon emissions. The draft Playbook is currently available for public review until February 2, 2023. The County is also working with UC San Diego School of Urban Studies and Planning to conduct an analysis and evaluation of policy tools that can be considered by the Board to support our regional food system and agricultural community. A draft will be prepared for public comment in summer of 2023. Additional information can be found on our projects page.
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Key Dates
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January 17 2023
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January 18 2023
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January 23 2023
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January 30 2023
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January 31 2023
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Timeline
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Board of Supervisors Provided Initial Direction on Framework – January 27, 2021
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Board of Supervisors Received Update on Partnership with UC San Diego – July 14, 2021
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Public Workshop on Framework – September 13, 2021
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Board of Supervisors Provided Direction on Renewable Energy Sources – October 20, 2021
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Board of Supervisors Received Report on Draft Framework by UC San Diego – November, 17, 2021
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Board of Supervisors Report on Draft Local Policy Analysis – February 9, 2022
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Board of Supervisors Received Report on Draft Integrated Framework – March 16, 2022
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Draft Local Policy Opportunity Analysis Public Comment Period | February 2 – May 31, 2022
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Climate Workforce Study Released – March 2, 2022
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Board of Supervisors Climate Workforce Study Presentation – March 16, 2022
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Community Meeting – March 24, 2022
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Sector Workshops: April – May 2022
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Framework Team & San Diego County Agricultural Community Meeting – April 22, 2022
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Public Meeting – April 19, 2022
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Monthly Public Meetings: May – July 2022
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Framework Studies Available for Public Viewing – August 12, 2022
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Board of Supervisors Update on Framework – August 31, 2022
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Community Meeting in Spanish – December 6, 2022
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Getting to Zero Regional Convenings – January 2023
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Board of Supervisors Adoption of Integrated Framework – March 15, 2023
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