~ Bloomington Releases 2023 Greenhouse Gas Inventory, Shows Progress Towards Climate Action Goals

The City of Bloomington has recently released its 2023 Greenhouse Gas Inventory, a comprehensive report that tracks emissions from key sectors across the city. This effort, completed in collaboration with ClimateNav, is part of the city's commitment to tracking progress and driving climate action.

This is not the first time Bloomington has completed a greenhouse gas inventory. In 2018, the city completed its first standardized inventory aligned with the Global Protocol for Community-Scale Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventories (GPC) standard. This was a significant step towards fulfilling the recommended actions outlined in the City's 2018 Sustainability Action Plan.

Since then, Bloomington has continued to prioritize sustainability through various initiatives. In 2021, they passed an official Climate Action Plan and set community-wide emissions reduction targets. As a member of the Global Covenant of Mayors and an annual reporter to the Climate Disclosure Project, the city is committed to updating their community-wide inventory on an annual basis to ensure accountability and transparency regarding climate action.

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Using the 2018 inventory as a baseline, Bloomington committed in 2021 to reducing its emissions by 25% by 2030 and reaching carbon neutrality by 2050. The recently released 2023 inventory report shows that Bloomington is on track to meet its 2030 target; however, it also reveals that current emission reductions will not be enough to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. While emissions are decreasing by about 34,168 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MTCO2e) annually, a reduction of 44,268 MTCO2e per year is needed – a significant increase in the rate of annual emissions reductions.

The report also highlights that over half of Bloomington's emissions come from grid-supplied electricity provided by Duke Energy and another quarter from natural gas combustion from CenterPoint Energy. To reduce these emissions, the city is exploring options such as energy efficiency measures like heat pump HVAC systems and electrification of buildings, as well as demand-side changes like adjusting thermostat settings. However, both approaches present challenges – supply-side solutions require significant capital investment, while demand-side changes rely on widespread behavioral shifts.

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Shawn Miya, Assistant Director of Sustainability, expressed pride in the city's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions thus far and acknowledged the level of commitment required from everyone to achieve their 2050 emission reduction goals. He also highlighted some incentives that the city is offering to encourage residents to join in their efforts, such as the upcoming re-launch of their 2025 Solar, Energy Efficiency, and Lighting Program and the Bloomington Green Home Improvement Program. Additionally, the city is working towards making municipal buildings more energy-efficient and powered by renewable energy.

Residents can track Bloomington's progress towards its sustainability goals through the City's Climate Action Dashboard. The dashboard also provides access to resources and ways for individuals to contribute to these goals. Any questions regarding the inventory can be directed to sustain@bloomington.in.gov.

Bloomington's commitment to tracking emissions and driving climate action demonstrates its dedication to creating a clean energy future for its residents. With continued efforts and collaboration with organizations like ClimateNav, Bloomington is on its way towards achieving its emission reduction targets and becoming a more sustainable city.

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