<p>The City of Piedmont was another community to take the lead with an early climate action plan. The plan outlines a course for the City and community to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to 15% below 2005 levels by 2020. The project included development of the plan designed to provide clear guidance to City staff regarding when and how to implement key provisions, inspire residents and businesses to participate in community efforts to reduce GHG emissions, and demonstrate Piedmont&rsquo;s commitment to comply with State GHG reduction efforts. The plan provided Piedmont&rsquo;s baseline emissions inventory, 2020 and 2050 emissions projections, GHG reduction target, achievements to date, and the overall reduction strategy (e.g., buildings and energy, waste and water, and transportation and land use) with identified objectives and specific measures. The plan also outlined the approach for implementation and identified public and private costs of the measures to support the decision making process. The plan outcome is being incorporated into the City&rsquo;s ongoing General Plan update. It was adopted using a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) negative declaration.&nbsp;</p>