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The City of Sammamish is pleased to announce that on December 5, 2023 the City Council formally approved the final version of the first Sammamish Climate Action Plan (CAP). The CAP is the culmination of over a year's collaboration among various stakeholders and aligns with existing city plans, ensuring that Sammamish moves towards a net-zero emissions target by 2050.

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Plan Development

The Sammamish Planning Commission, City Council, and CAP Community Advisory Group (CAG) were essential in the CAP's evolution, reviewing baseline data and actively shaping its goals, strategies, and actions.  The approved CAP sets the stage for Sammamish to transition to clean energy sources, electrify buildings and transportation, enhance water and natural resource programs, reduce waste, and strengthen climate resiliency.  

The CAP addresses the multifaceted challenges of climate change and identifies a path forward to meet goals set by the city in Resolution No. R2023-1000. The overarching objective is to harmonize with broader regional, state, and federal efforts, ensuring that Sammamish moves towards a net-zero emissions target by 2050.​

​Some of the most significant contributors to Sammamish's greenhouse gas emissions include natural gas from residences, transportation, and commercial energy use. While the City can set precedence, achieving the outlined objectives requires collective efforts from all community members. Community participation is instrumental in reshaping the energy landscape and fostering a more sustainable future for Sammamish.​

​The City has set forth ambitious goals, including:​

• A 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and a 96% reduction by 2050, using data from 2019 as the baseline​
• A 30% reduction of per capita Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) by 2030 and 50% by 2050, relative to a 2016 baseline​

The CAP is intended to be a living document that will be continually reviewed and updated to align with progress toward goals, changes in science and technology, best practices, and community needs. The plan's goals, strategies, and actions will be further enhanced and implemented by the Sustainability Commission as baseline data is obtained and thoroughly analyzed.