Making Sustainable Investments

Continued Commitment to Climate Action

RVAgreen 2050 is the city’s equity-centered climate action and resilience planning initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45.0% by 2030, achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, and help the community adapt to Richmond’s climate impacts of extreme heat, precipitation, and flooding.

Renewable energy keeps the skies clear and the city clean. To encourage residents to choose green energy, the city is switching to renewable energy, such as solar or wind power. To promote these efforts:

 $440,000 is dedicated to ensure 50.0% of the city’s electricity usage will be from renewable energy