Fall 2025 Edition

October 3, 2025 GHG Inventory and High Impact Actions Analysis In Spring 2024, Project 46 contracted with Farallon Strategies and ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability to prepare an inventory of community-wide greenhouse gas emissions and high impact actions analysis to determine the primary sources of GHG emissions in the region in 2022 and identify which actions would have the greatest impact in reducing emissions.  Top Three Actions 1. EV Adoption (51% of additional CO2e reduction) Resources to Implement 2. Energy Efficiency (14% of additional CO2e reduction) Resources to Implement 3. Waste Diversion (11% of additional CO2e reduction) Resources to Implement In the News Project 46 was featured in an article from The Republic in early September! The article discusses the regional greenhouse gas inventory, high impact actions analysis and its implications for the region. View the Article Here Recent News Bylaws and Organizational Structure On July 30th, 2025, Project 46 voted to approve its Bylaws (purpose and mission, scope, terms of membership and contributions, financial and administrative provisions, etc.), as well as our current organizational structure and breakdown.  View Our Organizational Structure Here View Our Bylaws Here Welcome Project 46 Advisory Committee Members! On September 3, 2025, the Steering Committee voted to officially approve Advisory Committee Memberships for: Cummins, Inc. IU Environmental Resilience Institute Electron Charger Sierra Club Winding Waters We are grateful for our member's support and guidance in achieving our shared goals! Steering Committee Spotlight City of Columbus-Transfer Recycling Pad The City of Columbus, Indiana partnered with Bartholomew County Solid Waste District and Rumpke to build a Transfer Recycling Pad at the Bartholomew County Landfill for city recycling.    Grant Opportunity Highlight Earth Rising Foundation is a small, climate justice foundation which works to amplify existing and emerging voices that demand a future based on cooperation and care for each other and the planet. They provide material support for climate activism and initiatives which raise awareness about climate change, such as youth activism, regenerative agriculture, and more! The grants provide funding to indigenous communities, activists, farm workers, artists, and social justice activists. Submissions due: October 1st to December 31st, 2025 Interested in Joining Project 46? Project 46 would love to have you!   Perks: Steering Committee (Local Governments): Participation in regional grant applications and awards Eligibility to participate in joint procurement projects Highlighting of member activities and events Access to information sharing and peer learning on projects related to solar installations, energy efficiency, green infrastructure, and more! Advisory Committee Member (Businesses, Nonprofits, Community-based Organizations): Opportunity to help guide regional actions by serving on subcommittees such as renewable energy, green infrastructure, community engagement, governance, and more! At the invitation of members, the ability to participate in grant applications and awards Ability to attend quarterly Steering Committee meetings Recognition of high impact actions and events Positive contribution to environmental initiatives benefitting the region General Member (Anyone who seeks to increase awareness of climate actions and events): Stay informed about Project 46's activities and about sustainability events across the region Opportunities to join subcommittees to support environmental initiatives aimed at improving air, land, and water quality, as well as promoting energy independence To become a Steering Committee Member, please email contact@project46regionalclimatealliance.com  Click Here to Become an Advisory Committee Member! Website Launch! Project 46 launched its website in the summer of 2025!  Key components of the website include: Informational details about the alliance Membership details Contact information Greenhouse gas inventory General information about climate in our region View the Website Here Project 46 is southern Indiana's Regional Climate Alliance, seeking to enhance collaborative climate action across the region. Project 46 Website Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.