Goals
Based on a "Beyond Cape Wind" planning process, CIRenew issued the Cape & Islands Go Green (CIGoGreen) Action Plan in 2008. The plan focuses on two ambitious long-term goals:
• Reduce direct consumption of fossil fuels by 50%
• Harness renewables to meet 100% of net electricity needs

To find out how to achieve them, check out CIRenew's Regional Energy Acction Plan here and in our new brochure
       

Achieving the CIGoGreen goals will cut overall energy consumption and greatly increase reliance on renewable resources while delivering major economic,
environmental, and social benefits:

• For buildings, conservation and efficiency will eliminate huge amounts of wasted energy. Solar, bioheat, and advanced electricity-based space
conditioning options will make important contributions.
• For transportation, higher-efficiency technologies, including expanded public transit, will drive a modest decrease in overall use. Clean diesel, biofuel, and plug-in electric vehicles will account for growing market shares.
• For electricity, efficiency gains and on-site wind and solar will moderate demand growth. Offshore wind will support electricity independence and help decarbonize buildings and vehicles.
A more self-reliant Cape & Islands will improve individual and community well-being across multiple dimensions:
• Residents and towns will enjoy lower bills and increased energy independence, and businesses will become more competitive.
• Fixing buildings and deploying renewable energy systems will create local jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities.
• Pollution will decrease, wastes will be transformed into resources, and public health will improve.
• The region's overall carbon footprint will shrink, and net electricity-related
emissions will be eliminated.