Austin, TX Environmental Rules: Climate Emergency Mobilization (2026)

In September 2021, City Council adopted the Austin Climate Equity Plan. The plan includes the bold and aggressive goal of equitably reaching net-zero community-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 with a strong emphasis on cutting emissions by 2030. Getting to net-zero means the Austin community would reduce our use of fossil fuels to nearly zero. [...] Sustainable Buildings - 2030 Goals: All new buildings are net-zero carbon, emissions from existing buildings are reduced by 25%, and all natural gas-related emissions are reduced by 30%. Community-wide emissions from refrigerant leakage are reduced by 25%. The embodied carbon footprint of building materials used in local construction is reduced by 40%. [...] Transportation Electrification 2030 Goals: 40% of total vehicle miles traveled in Austin are electrified, and EV ownership is culturally, geographically, and economically diverse. [...] Natural Systems Goals: At least 50% citywide tree canopy cover is achieved by 2050, focusing on increasing canopy cover equitably.