Get involved with climate action in Cape Elizabeth! All those who live, work, go to school, own a business or property in town are encouraged to participate! At this workshop:

• Learn how climate change is impacting the people and places in Cape Elizabeth
• Have your concerns, priorities, experiences, and ideas heard as part of a Climate Action Plan process that’s being convened by the Town of Cape Elizabeth
• Know what opportunities exist to stay involved in the future

What is a Climate Action Plan? It’s a plan to address impacts from climate change and build a more sustainable Cape Elizabeth. The Greater Portland Council of Governments (GPCOG) has been contracted to lead the Town of Cape Elizabeth through a Climate Action Planning process, providing support, guidance, and technical assistance to create a plan that is aligned with the State of Maine’s “Maine Won’t Wait” Climate Action Plan. Please join us to learn how you can make a difference in shaping the future of Cape Elizabeth!

This program will take place in the library’s Community Room. All are welcome!

About the Cape Elizabeth Energy Committee

The Energy Committee was formed with the purpose of promoting municipal and community energy efficiency, conservation, and sustainability goals. The committee consists of a seven-member board, who serve staggered three-year terms. The duties and responsibilities of the committee include:

• Make recommendations to the Town Council of management approaches, policies, programs, and techniques now used by other municipalities in Maine and elsewhere that advance municipal and community energy efficiency, conservation, and sustainability goals.
• Research, evaluate and recommend energy options that implement goals. Evaluation shall include an analysis of anticipated energy cost savings and return on investment.
• Conduct public education and promote energy efficiency, conservation, and sustainable energy efforts and opportunities in our community.
• Collaborate with neighboring communities to pursue environmental sustainability and energy efficiency. (eff. 9-10-2018)

The Energy Committee meets at Town Hall at 7:00 pm on the third Thursday of each month. For more information about the committee, please click here. 

Also of interest:

“Human Pollution,” by Dakota Fisher-La Plante

My Climate Future: High-Schoolers Picture Their World To Come

Photographs by CEHPS students on display in the Stier Family Gallery

November 1 – December 31, 2023

Learn more!