Learn about the Priority Climate Action Plan, phase one of the Bay Area Regional Climate Action Planning Initiative.
Updated 6/26/2025
Overview
The first phase of this planning effort is a Priority Climate Action Plan(2 Mb PDF, 54 pgs, posted 2/29/2024), comprised of GHG reduction measures, supporting analyses, and a GHG inventory for high-priority sectors. The PCAP focuses on two priority sectors: passenger vehicles and residential buildings. The development of the PCAP took place from April 2023 to February 2024. More information on the measures, development process, and engagement efforts can be found in the plan document.
The Priority Climate Action Plan includes:
- Priority Climate Action Plan(2 Mb PDF, 54 pgs, posted 2/29/2024)
- Appendix A – Emissions Inventory Supporting Documentation(1 Mb PDF, 15 pgs, posted 2/29/2024)
- Appendix B – Engagement Documentation(970 Kb PDF, 17 pgs, posted 2/29/2024)
- Appendix C – GHG Reduction Quantification Supporting Documentation(1 Mb PDF, 41 pgs, posted 2/29/2024)
- Appendix D – LIDAC Benefits Analysis Supporting Documentation(1 Mb PDF, 30 pgs, posted 2/29/2024)
- Appendix E – Workforce Planning Analysis Documentation(707 Kb PDF, 31 pgs, posted 2/29/2024)
- Appendix F – Frontline Communities Census Tracts and Census Block Groups(2 Mb XLSX, posted 3/1/2024)
PCAP Working Sessions
The Advisory Working Group, Roundtable members, and other stakeholders participated in a series of sessions with the aim of solidifying and finalizing the PCAP measures.
- Session 1 - October 27, 2023
- Agenda(132 Kb PDF, 1 pg, revised 2/15/2024)
- Presentation(298 Kb PDF, 21 pgs, revised 2/15/2024)
- Session 2 - November 8, 2023
- Agenda(133 Kb PDF, 1 pg, revised 2/15/2024)
- Presentation(384 Kb PDF, 22 pgs, revised 2/15/2024)
- Session 3 - November 30, 2023
- Agenda(137 Kb PDF, 1 pg, revised 2/15/2024)
- Presentation(499 Kb PDF, 38 pgs, revised 2/15/2024)
- Session 4 - December 13, 2023
- Agenda(166 Kb PDF, 1 pg, revised 2/15/2024)
- Presentation(441 Kb PDF, 27 pgs, revised 2/15/2024)
Public Workshop - November 14, 2023
Background Webinar on the BARCAP Project - October 17, 2023