The City of Wenatchee, Washington, in partnership with Sustainable North Central Washington (NCW), completed its first comprehensive greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory. The inventory examined emissions for the previous year, following the GHG global protocol for community-scale inventories and the Washington State Department of Commerce climate element guidance. It took into consideration both locally generated and consumption-based emissions for the community and city operations.
Parametrix led the inventory, coordinating with city staff, Sustainable NCW, and regional partners to collect activity data. Technical work included:
- Conducting GHG calculations and quality control
- Building a detailed audit trail for future updates
- Translating results into an accessible baseline report and strategic roadmap.
- Facilitating a project review group of key city, utility, and community stakeholders to shape and prioritize GHG reduction strategies
The inventory establishes Wenatchee’s first quantitative baseline for emissions. It directly feeds into a concise strategic plan that prioritizes high-impact, cost-effective GHG reduction strategies in sectors like building electrification, energy efficiency, and low-carbon transportation.
