Tahoe City and North Tahoe PUDs Complete Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventories

TAHOE CITY, Calif. - Tahoe City Public Utility District (TCPUD) and North Tahoe Public Utility District (NTPUD) have completed baseline greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventories through a regional initiative funded by the California Tahoe Conservancy. An $81,000 Conservancy grant funded separate inventories for TCPUD and NTPUD, developed by the Sierra Business Council.

The project provided each District with its own comprehensive baseline assessment of emissions associated with District operations. The inventories also highlight how existing operational practices, infrastructure investments, and state regulatory requirements are already contributing to emissions reductions identified in the baseline reports.

"Completing this inventory gives us a useful baseline for understanding where we are today and measuring our progress over time," said Gail Scoville, TCPUD Board President. "It also demonstrates that many of the things we already do as part of providing reliable public services, from improving the efficiency of our facilities and infrastructure to complying with evolving state requirements, are contributing to reduced greenhouse gas emissions."

"We thank the California Tahoe Conservancy for funding this important work and supporting both Districts in this effort," said Sue Daniels, NTPUD Board President. "For us (NTPUD), this baseline study provided a clear picture of our emissions, the energy requirements to deliver our essential services, and ways we can become more efficient in the future of our operations."

Both Districts provide essential water, wastewater, parks, and recreation services in the North Lake Tahoe region. Delivering these services require energy, vehicles, equipment, and other resources that contribute to each District's overall GHG emissions. Establishing a baseline provides each District with a clearer understanding of where those emissions occur and a foundation for evaluating future opportunities to reduce them.

The project was funded by the California Tahoe Conservancy, with TCPUD and NTPUD contributing in-kind staff time to support development of their respective inventories.

"We commend our partners at the TCPUD and NTPUD for completing these inventories," said Jason Vasques, executive director for the Conservancy. "Their commitment to understanding-and reducing-their greenhouse gas emissions is a great model for how we can combat climate change at Lake Tahoe."

About Tahoe City Public Utility District

Tahoe City Public Utility District provides water, sewer, parks, and recreation services within its 31-square mile service area. The District's boundaries lie within Placer and El Dorado Counties, extending from Emerald Bay to Dollar Hill and along the Truckee River to the Nevada County line. For additional information, call Aaron Hussmann at 530.580.6291 or email [email protected].

About North Tahoe Public Utility District

The North Tahoe Public Utility District provides water, wastewater, and recreation service to the residents and visitors of Kings Beach, Tahoe Vista, Carnelian Bay, Cedar Flat, and Agate Bay. The District's boundaries span from the Nevada state line in Crystal Bay to Dollar Hill. The District maintains several public beaches in North Lake Tahoe and owns and operates the North Tahoe Regional Park, the Tahoe Vista Recreation Area, and the North Tahoe Event Center in downtown Kings Beach.

About California Tahoe Conservancy

The California Tahoe Conservancy is a state agency, established in 1984, with a mission to lead California's efforts to restore and enhance the extraordinary natural and recreational resources of the Lake Tahoe Basin. Learn more at tahoe.ca.gov.

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