As part of a free program offered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Ben Avon Borough has developed a greenhouse gas inventory and Climate Action Plan. The Climate Action Plan helps us understand the sources of greenhouse gas emissions in our community and develop strategies to minimize our carbon footprint, improve our community’s resilience and preserve our quality of life.
In December 2021, the Ben Avon Borough Council voted unanimously to adopt the Climate Action Plan.
Vision
Ben Avon will maintain its character and quality of life while achieving the following:
- Ben Avon’s homes, businesses, and government buildings will run on clean, carbon-free energy.
- Ben Avon will reduce fossil fuel-related pollution in order to improve our air quality.
- Ben Avon will join regional efforts to make our transportation and waste management systems cleaner and more sustainable.
- Ben Avon will prepare for the effects of climate change, such as extreme weather.
- Ben Avon will consider and engage vulnerable populations in our community when preparing for and addressing climate change.
Take Action Now!
Ben Avon Residents can choose electricity generated by renewable energy! Our goal is for 30% of residents to switch to renewable electricity by 2025.
Visit PApowerswitch.com to check rates from renewable energy suppliers. Ben Avon Borough does not endorse any particular electric supplier. Rates and terms may vary. The PA Power Switch website is operated by the Pennsylvania Utility Commission.
This video offers step-by-step instructions for how to switch.