How to Create a Community Energy and Emissions Plan that Considers Economic Development: A Brief Guide

There are many internet-based sources for communities who want to create an energy plan. This document is based in part on CERG’s examination of multiple guides and examples. Many of the existing documents are related to reducing climate change in response to emissions. We have to also consider the needs of most communities to also consider economic development. Creating a plan can help a community to balance these two objectives and consider its energy supplies and consumption in long-term perspective. This guide seeks to offer an overview of some of the key parameters a community should consider in making its plan.