Jackson Council supports Paris Climate Accord

The Town of Jackson is joining other cities in the Climate Mayors network in adopting and supporting the goals of the Paris Climate Accord. Jackson joins well over 100 other cities across the country, including New York, Los Angeles, Salt Lake and Chicago that have already joined the coalition. The Town Council voted unanimously Monday to support a resolution vowing the council’s continued commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to alleviate the impacts of global warming.

In addition, the Council restated its commitment to the 40×20 goal, seeking to increase energy efficiency, reduce waste and reduce water usage in all town-owned buildings and vehicles by 40 percent by the year 2020.

“The town of Jackson remains committed to the Paris Agreement,” said Mayor Pete Muldoon. “We will meet our targets outlined in the Climate Action Plan, the Paris Agreement, and the 40×20 Initiative. The resolution also affirms participation in the Energy Conservation Works Joint Powers Board. The board works jointly with Jackson, Teton County, and Lower Valley Energy to support programs which promoted energy conservation, renewable energy, and emissions reductions in facilities, businesses, and homes of Teton County.