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Lincoln NE: Comprehensive Climate Action in the Heartland

Lincoln NE: Comprehensive Climate Action in the Heartland

FromCity Climate Corner


Lincoln NE: Comprehensive Climate Action in the Heartland

FromCity Climate Corner

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Length:
46 minutes
Released:
Apr 4, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Lincoln Nebraska may not be the first city that comes to mind when you think of climate action, but maybe it should be. We interview Kim Morrow, Chief Sustainability Officer for Lincoln, about some exciting city programs, including EV infrastructure, an innovative approach to Rental Rehabilitation using Tax Increment Financing (TIF), heat pump rebates, and biochar as well as their efforts on the EPA's Climate Pollution Reduction Grants.  ResourcesResilient Lincoln web page (Resilient Lincoln is the name of the Mayor's priority initiative that involves implementing the Climate Action Plan)Lincoln's Vision for a Climate-Smart Future (this is the background study behind the Climate Action Plan)Climate Action PlanEV Readiness PlanPress release regarding the Rental Rehabilitation ProgramHeat pump incentive programPress release announcing the programHeat pump incentive program web pageLincoln Electric System Sustainable Energy ProgramLincoln Biochar InitiativeLocal Food Plan
Released:
Apr 4, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (73)

Explores how small and mid-sized cities are tackling climate change and moving toward an equitable and sustainable future. Co-hosted by Abby Finis and Larry Kraft.