Green County Adopts Community's First Greenhouse Gas Inventory
Inventory sets emissions baseline for buildings, agriculture, transportation and waste; Hoesly says report offers shared data for planning, grant opportunities and future decision-making, not new regulations.
The Green County Board of Supervisors formally received the county’s first communitywide greenhouse gas emissions inventory during its Feb. 10 meeting, establishing 2023 as a baseline year for measuring emissions tied to buildings, agriculture, transportation and waste.
County officials describe the document as an informational and planning tool rather than a regulatory action. The inventory was completed with technical assistance through the Wisconsin Local Government Climate Coalition (WLGCC) and partner agencies, and according to the report, there was no direct cost to Green County taxpayers.
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