From energy conservation to resource development, MORPC’s energy expertise is available to assist the region in their efforts to develop sustainable and resilient energy systems as we prepare for the future.
Our region has a myriad of goals and priorities when it comes to energy. To meet our members where they are, MORPC has developed a roadmap to guide them through our energy planning services.
Programs
The Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) is a US Environmental Protection Agency program that supports planning and implementation strategies to reduce greenhouse gases, improve air quality, lower fuel costs, and create new job opportunities. Our focus is oriented towards regional collaboration and action, with a special emphasis on supporting low-income and disadvantaged communities. Input from community members and stakeholders is critical throughout this project. Learn more and get involved by visiting MORPC’s CPRG Resource Hub.
The MORPC Sustainability Team is available to assist with sustainability or environmental-based projects across the region. Potential project related to Sustainability Assistance could potentially include, and is not limited to:
- Temporary staff assistance with green infrastructure planning, including electric vehicle infrastructure, stormwater management, etc.
- Pre-planning activities such as education and outreach, climate impact assessment and vulnerability analysis, data collection, brainstorming strategies, etc.
- Municipal code updates to accommodate electric vehicle infrastructure or incorporate best practices for climate resilience and mitigation.
- The creation/formation of supplementary documents, visual aids, graphics, etc.
Visit the Planner Pool Program website for additional details and contact information.
Preparing our communities for the future of transportation. The Clean Mobility Transition (CMT) assists MORPC members in converting their fleets to clean mobility technologies and developing infrastructure in their communities through a regional approach. The CMT delivers:
- A baseline of local government fleet and community mobility needs
- Regional planning tools to make it easier for MORPC members to implement clean mobility options
- Coordination with Drive Ohio, Smart Columbus, and Clean Fuels Ohio
Dedicated, project-specific expertise. Technical assistance is available to MORPC members and organizations within the 15-county region for energy, resiliency, and climate related projects. Project examples include:
- Energy planning, modeling, forecasting, and goal setting for your community
- Electric vehicle charging infrastructure planning
- Consulting focused on internal operations process planning
- Clean energy resource development
Current and former projects:
- Franklin County Energy Study, Recommendations, and Fact Sheet
- Greenhouse Gas Inventory Services
- Transportation Energy Analytics Dashboard – in partnership with National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the University of Maryland CATT Lab
- Central Ohio Solar Toolkit for Local Governments
- Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Primer for Marysville/Union County
