Metropolitan Council

Charlie Zelle

Chair

Raymond Zeran

District 9

Judy Johnson

District 1

Peter Lindstrom

District 10

Reva Chamblis

District 2

Susan Vento

District 11

Christopher Ferguson

District 3

Francisco J. Gonzalez

District 12

Deb Barber

District 4

Chai Lee

District 13

Molly Cummings

District 5

Kris Fredson

District 14

John Pacheco Jr.

District 6

Phillip Sterner

District 15

Robert Lilligren

District 7

Wendy Wulff

District 16

Abdirahman Muse

District 8

The Metropolitan Council is the regional planning organization for the seven-county Twin Cities area. The Council operates the regional bus and rail system, collects and treats wastewater, coordinates regional water resources, plans and helps fund regional parks, and administers federal funds that provide housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income individuals and families. The 17-member Council board is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the governor.

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Disclaimer

This report aims to evaluate the effectiveness of greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation strategies at the city level. It is a simplified model intended to provide information that can be used to support policy discussions and educational purposes. Please note that the report is for informational purposes only and does not constitute official recommendations or policy decisions.

Executive Summary

The Research Unit of Community Development at the Metropolitan Council has prepared the following report, which presents a range of strategies that the City of Minneapolis could adopt to reduce greenhouse gas emissions relative to a “Business as Usual” scenario. These strategies are divided into three categories: stationary energy (building sector), transportation, and land use and forestry. It is worth noting that the greenhouse gas emissions estimates presented in this report may differ from those found in the Minneapolis Greenhouse Gas Inventory due to differences in methodology. The strategies included in this report were decided in a series of stakeholder meetings conducted in 2020.