--- title: "Take Action: Local-Governments" description: Cycle of Climate Action --- [Skip to main content](http://neoclimateaction.org/take-action-local-governments#main-content) ![NOACA\_CLEVELAND-logos](https://neoclimateaction.org/hs-fs/hubfs/NOACA_CLEVELAND-logos.png?width=255&height=48&name=NOACA_CLEVELAND-logos.png) ![NOACA\_CLEVELAND-logos](https://neoclimateaction.org/hs-fs/hubfs/NOACA_CLEVELAND-logos.png?width=230&height=43&name=NOACA_CLEVELAND-logos.png) ![NOACA\_CLEVELAND-logos](https://neoclimateaction.org/hs-fs/hubfs/NOACA_CLEVELAND-logos.png?width=300&height=57&name=NOACA_CLEVELAND-logos.png) ![NOACA\_CLEVELAND-logos](https://neoclimateaction.org/hs-fs/hubfs/NOACA_CLEVELAND-logos.png?width=240&height=45&name=NOACA_CLEVELAND-logos.png) - [Home](http://neoclimateaction.org) - [Challenge](http://neoclimateaction.org/the-challenge) - [Our Progress](http://neoclimateaction.org/progress) - [The Plan](http://neoclimateaction.org/the-plan) - [Go Big](http://neoclimateaction.org/go-big) - [Show submenu for Take Action Take Action](http://neoclimateaction.org/take-action) - [Residential Actions](http://neoclimateaction.org/take-action-residents) - [Govt Actions](http://neoclimateaction.org/take-action-local-governments) - [Business Actions](http://neoclimateaction.org/take-action-businesses) - [Equity](http://neoclimateaction.org/equity) - [Resources](http://neoclimateaction.org/resources) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Home](http://neoclimateaction.org) - [Challenge](http://neoclimateaction.org/the-challenge) - [Our Progress](http://neoclimateaction.org/progress) - [The Plan](http://neoclimateaction.org/the-plan) - [Go Big](http://neoclimateaction.org/go-big) - Show submenu for Take Action Take Action - Take Action - [Take Action](http://neoclimateaction.org/take-action) - [Residential Actions](http://neoclimateaction.org/take-action-residents) - [Govt Actions](http://neoclimateaction.org/take-action-local-governments) - [Business Actions](http://neoclimateaction.org/take-action-businesses) - [Equity](http://neoclimateaction.org/equity) - [Resources](http://neoclimateaction.org/resources) # LOCAL GOVERNMENTS: A Guide for Action Take action locally to reduce emissions, save taxpayer dollars, and unlock state and federal funding; your city or county can lead Northeast Ohio’s clean energy future. ## Driving Climate Action A Guide for Northeast Ohio Local Governments ### [Deliver Projects - Conduct Energy Audits and Upgrades - Electrify Fleets & Transportation - Nature-Based & Carbon Capture Strategies - Community Engagement](https://www.sprocketrocket.co/) ### [Set Direction - Adopt Climate Targets & Action Plans - Engage Stakeholders - Prioritize Focus Area](https://www.sprocketrocket.co/) ### [Enable Programs - Join Clean Energy Programs - Utility & Smart Technology Programs - Apply for Funding & Grants - Local Grid Innovation: transmission & distribution lines, microgrids, and renewable back-up power](https://www.sprocketrocket.co/) ### [Change the Rules - Update Zoning/Building Codes for Efficiency & Clean Energy - Set Greener Procurement & Policy Standards - Permitting Reforms for Clean Energy - Projects Advocate for Clean Energy](https://www.sprocketrocket.co/) ![Parallax scroll decoration](https://www.sprocketrocket.co/hs-fs/hubfs/sr-assets/stack/Images/hero-01-parallax-image.png?width=727&height=727&name=hero-01-parallax-image.png) ### Local Climate Action Plans Cities and communities in the region have their own climate action plans, and you can find all of them online through the resources listed in this document | **Entity** | **Published** | **Emissions Target** | **Sectors** | **Equity** | **Updated** | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [City of Cleveland](https://www.clevelandohio.gov/city-hall/office-mayor/sustainability/cleveland-climate-action-plans/cap) | 2025 | 63.3% by 2030; net zero by 2050 | Transportation, Buildings, Electricity, Natural Climate | Yes | 2025 | | [Cleveland Heights](https://www.clevelandheights.gov/1794/Climate-Action-Resiliency-Plan) | 2024 | 30% by 2030; carbon neutral by 2050 | Transportation, Buildings, Electricity, Natural Climate | Yes | 2024 | | [Cuyahoga County](https://cuyahogacounty.gov/sustainability/plans-data/climate-change-action-plan) | 2019 | 45% from 2010 baseline by 2030; net zero by 2050 | Transportation, Electricity, Natural Climate | N/A | 2025 | | [City of Lakewood](https://www.lakewoodoh.gov/sustainable-lakewood/) | 2023 | 50–52% from 2005 by 2030; net zero by 2050 | Transportation, Buildings, Electricity, Natural Climate | Yes | 2023 | | [City of Oberlin](https://cityofoberlin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Oberlin-Climate-Action-Plan-Update-Draft-12.23.25-8pm-FOR-WEBSITE-compressed.pdf) | 2011 | 50% by 2015, 75% by 2030, below 100% by 2050 | Buildings, Electricity, Natural Climate | Yes | 2019 | | [GCRTA](https://www.riderta.com/sites/default/files/events/2022-03-01ClimateActionPlan.pdf) | 2022 | 10% from 2018 by 2030; 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