Community Resources

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Central Iowa Climate Toolbox

This toolbox contains sources for decision-makers and the general public to gain information that will help them take action on climate issues.

ADAPT DSM Climate Action Toolkit

This toolkit contains a summary of the ADAPT DSM plan, along with an action guide for residents, businesses, and community organizations. 

City of Ames Climate Action Plan

The City of Ames is setting emission reduction targets and developing a Climate Action Plan to reach that goal.

Climate Action Planning 101

Learn about the climate action framework for local governments with this six-phase guide provided by the EPA.

Electrify Your Home

Almost 65% of Iowa’s electricity comes from renewable sources. Whether you’re a home owner or a renter, learn how you can take advantage!

Fuel Economy Resources

Find general information about fuel economy, compare vehicles, learn if you could save money, and more with this page.

Fuel Savings Calculator

This tool lets you compare the cost of driving an electric vehicle or a plug-in hybrid to a conventional vehicle where you live.

Vehicle Cost Calculator

This tool uses basic information about your driving habits to calculate total cost of ownership and emissions for makes and models of most vehicles.

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Carbon Footprint Calculator

This tool will give you a quick, rough estimate of your carbon footprint in three areas: home energy, transportation, and waste.

The 2030 Calculator

This tool is designed to provide a quick way to calculate a product’s carbon footprint without a full life cycle analysis.