Keene NH, population 23K, has been leading on climate action for over two decades. While their first formal action was in 2000, they've since done a Climate Action Plan, Climate Adaptation Plan, and now a Sustainable Energy Plan. We interview Mayor George Hansel and Planner Mari Brunner, to learn about the powerful alliance of citizens, elected officials, and staff that has pushed Keene forward. 

Resources

• Jan 2021 Sustainable Energy Plan
  • Webpage
  • Plan document
  • Jan 2019 Resolution - led to the Sustainable Energy Plan
• Keene Energy Week
• Energy & Climate Committee
• Keene Sustainability webpage
• Keene Local Stories (including podcast like recordings - halfway down page)
• 21 in 21 Program
• Article in local paper about 21 in 21
• 2007 Climate Adaptation plan
• 2004 Climate Action Plan