Keene NH: Small City, Big Climate Punch

City Climate Corner

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