Climate Action

Building a Carbon Neutral Community by 2050

Protecting What Makes Boise, Boise.

Boise's river, foothills and open space shape the way we live, work and play. The City of Boise is working with our community to reduce emissions, strengthen our resilience and protect the natural spaces that make our city special. Together, we can build a more sustainable future for our city for generations to come.

Family paddleboarding down Boise River.

Boise's Climate Action Goals

2030

100% clean electricity for City of Boise government facilities.

2035

Carbon Neutral City of Boise government facilities and operations, and 100% clean electricity for Boise community.

2050

Carbon neutral community.

Build Your Climate Plan

We need your help to become a carbon-neutral community by 2050. Explore our community climate action guide, Keep Boise Cool, to build a personalized climate action plan and find climate-friendly events, volunteer opportunities and resources.

Keep Boise Cool

Keep Boise Cool logo.

Climate Action Progress

The city has been collecting data for more than 20 years. Our data and research helps us decide where to take action on climate change.

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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

43% of greenhouse gas emissions in Boise were attributed to transportation in 2024. Electric and hybrid-electric vehicles reduce carbon emissions, helping us create a carbon neutral community by 2050.

Charging Stations Map

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