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Action #ActionsMilestones and KPIs for FY26FY26 Q1FY26 Q2FY26 Q3FY26 Q4Notes
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1Adopt County Operations Climate Action Plan*Develop reporting format and KPIs by Q2YesYesyesNow Implementing
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2Adopt Community Wide Climate Action Plan*Develop reporting format and KPIs by Q2NoYesyesSpreadsheet improved Q2
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3Measure Community GHG emissions every 5 years.*Inventory plan complete by Q3. NoYesyesPlan to begin end of Q3 using ICLEI Clear Path software
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4Adopt a Facility Decarbonization PlanAdopted March 11, 2025 see notes and other actions for implementation detailsYesYesyesAnnual KPIs for Emissions Reductions, Energy Use Intensity, Energy Cost reported at least annually. Other decarbonization strategies are represented by other COCAP actions.
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5Annual review process and metrics for all departmentsProgram design by Q3YesYesyesSustainability criteria integrated into CIP, service contracts and some events.
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6Adopt Sustainable Procurement PolicyInternal draft review Q3NoNoyesDraft anticipated Q3
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Develop Financial Strategy for Implementation
Progress reported at least annuallyNoYesyesIncluded with CIP process; EV funding strategy
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8Launch Energy-Efficiency training for all staff Quarterly updates will report KPIs to track the implementation of training events and programsYesYesyesDeveloping DIY energy audits and contest
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9Activate sector teams (gardens, recycling, bikes, zero waste, meatless Mondays)Events and projects reported each QYesYesyesGarden, recydling, zero waste, meatless Mondays active
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10Offer Trainings, Webinars & Events on sustainability topicsEvents and projects reported each QYesYesyesGT meets monthly; DIY energy training; SMART bins
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11Launch public dashboard to track and report County Sustainability goals and progressProgress reported at least annually on this pageYesYesyesThis spreadsheet active; Power BI platform in works
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12Launch sustainability communications plan to advance staff/departmental education and engagementRegular internal and external social and blogs (Washoe Life)nonoyesFrequent social media and Washoe Life posts
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13Hire Planning Manager to implement EW2040Planning Division developingYesYesRestructuring positions to advance this work
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14Create dashboard to track implementationSustainability, Tech Services and Community Services Department are creating dashboard for publication in FY26YesYesyesnZero and this dashboard at present. Power BI platform in development
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15Hire Community ForesterTo come as budget allowsYesYesyesWashoe Sustainability Fund established at Community Foundation
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16Update GIS Inventory and Tree Canopy layers*Tree Equity Index publication by Q2 of FY26YesCompleteyesSustainability Index public Q2
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17Adopt Forest Management Plan*Waiting for ForesterNoNonoNo updates until budget allows.
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Plant trees at County Lands, Facilities, Community-Wide*
Waiting for Forester; No YesnoConnected with American Forestry Council and ICLEI Urban Forestry programs
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19Coordinate across relevant departments to protect and enhance the Truckee RiverUpdates will be reported quarterly as they occurYesYesyesOCM partered with HOPE team to coordinate outreach and planning; planned with RSIC stakeholder survey and program design for river ethnographic survey.
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20Implement the County’s Regional Open Space & Natural Resource Management Plan to maximize ecological health, reduce pesticide and water use, and manage emissions on County’s managed lands.Implementation of Envision Washoe 2040 and Truckee Meadows Regional PlanYesYesyesReno Food System pasture lease; pollinator garden development at EOC
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21Coordinate with the Truckee Meadows Regional Planning agency and other stakeholders to update and implement the Truckee Meadows Regional Natural Resources Plan.Progress will be reported quarterly as they occurYesYesyesMeetings include heat mitigation, Truckee River management and Sustainability index
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22ID lands and needed actions to maximize carbon sequestration and ecological healthNo activity in FY26No NonoNo activity planned
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23Incorporate NZ goals into Fleet PolicyFunding being sought for implementationYesYesyesFleet analysis and EV conversion plans estimated; MIF grant contracts HDR to develop plan
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24Join Greater NV Clean Cities & Communities Coalition*Partners coordinate quarterly to identify opportunities and projects. NoYesnoTrump Administration rescinded funding; some conversations continuing
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 #4 aboveFacility Decarbonization PlanQuarterly reports will identify implementation of Facility Decarbonization.YesYesyes
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25Adopt Sustainability Metrics into CIP processKPIs related to emissions reductions, energy and cost savings will be reported quarterly.YesYes yesCIP process includes several projects; West Hills, TB clinic, 350 S Center LED project; South Valleys Park LED
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26Annual review of energy use across all departments to identify and prioritize actions.Program development among leading departmentsYes YesyesnZero and Energy Manager analyses provide direction
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27Incorporate energy efficiency and emissions-reduction metrics in project management softwareSustainability and Facilities Project Managers discuss implementation goalsYesYesyesCSD Project managers evaluate energy use, emissions, long-term operations and maintenance savings
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28Improve Public dashboard of nZero data and other county actions for public reviewSustainability work with GIS, Tech Services and Community Services Departments to design dashboards and KPIs for future reporting. YesYesyesQuarterly revision and reports
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29Adopt Building Performance Standards*County expand building list in Energy Star Portfolio Manager, expand building list (10,000 square feet and higher); trial BEAM software platform.YesYesyes25 lead by example County buildings being analyzed in BEAM platform
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30Switch all County-owned streetlights to LEDs.Progress reported at least annuallyYesYesyesAs needed; will explore options for wholesale project in future
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Replace fossil fuel-powered heating with electric
The County is creating metrics to measure the price and emissions costs and benefits to evaluate ROI of all upgradesYesYesyesWest Hills and TB Clinic; Gerlach GID community Center
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32Adopt net-zero building standards for new government buildings.To be discussed with CSD and leadership in FY26NoNonoWhen CIP analysis supports
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33Adopt CAP-aligned Building Energy Codes*Next code update due 2027No YesyesDiscussion with partner groups on national strategy
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34Conduct Energy Efficiency Audit of key buildings and facilitiesProgram design in Q2; will be reviewed, revised and reported at least annually.NoYesyesQ3 audit of Sparks Library, Public Administrator, 9th Senior Center
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35Adopt Fugitive Emissions Reduction PlanNo work expected in FY26No YesyesOperations and Faciltiies leading
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36Adopt Future of Work (FOW) guidance to provide hybrid schedules and more efficient use of offices for staffAdditional projects ID'ed Q2YesYesyesSparks Justice Court report going to Department Heads Q3
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37Adjust set points for all buildings to reduce energy use during off-hourswill be reassessed and reviewed annually.NoNonoPolicy set in 2011; Sustainability researching national best practices with ACEEE, SWEEP, RMI and ICLEI
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38Develop & Adopt Water Conservation PlanNo work expected in FY26No NonoNot in FY26
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39Adopt Scope 3 Reduction PlanProgram design by Q3NoNono
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40Negotiate Waste Management Franchise Agreement to Maximize Climate GoalsDiscussions toward success in FY26YesYesyesWashoe consulting with experts, Reno, Sparks and WM to determine best pathway.
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Pilot Green- and Food-Waste Compost Pilots*
Program design by Q2YesYesyesPilots coming with Soulful Seeds, Farmer's Market and Reno Food Systems
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42Improve facility recycling programsFacility training and logistic inventory complete by Q2YesYesyesProgram development; battery recycling; film recycling
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43Improve battery recycling programsFacility logistic inventory complete by Q2; Partner with UNR and Redwood Materials to desing SMART lithium-battery recycling program in ~20 county facilities.YesYesyesUNR, Redwood, SMART bins launching Q3
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44Deploy anemometers and analyze data for possible wind generation at facilitiesDesign Internship and project scope by Q3;No Nono No progress yet in FY26; Internship position creation by Q4
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45Expand wind generation on County Lands and FacilitiesNoneNo NonoBy 2030
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46Expand Solar Arrays on County Lands & Facilities5 Facility system designed by Q2YesYesyesSample projects being reviewed by SUN in Q3
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47Expand Geothermal Systems on County FacilitiesNo progress planned for FY26No NonoGeothermal microgrid technical assistance conversationswith NLR in Q3 as part of C-MAP Gerlach project
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48Identify and develop key facilities as climate-resilient hubsNo progress planned for FY26YesYesnoEmergency Operations Center
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49Deploy Battery Electric Storage Systems Gerlach Community Center Microgrid design expected as part of National Renewable Energy Laboratory Community Micrigrid Assistance Partnership to commence in FY26NoYesnoAs part of Gerlach C-MAP project; discussions with NVE to develop VPP in Q3
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Number active 293736
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Percent active59%80%73%
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Percent active of timely actions69%88%82%
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