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Haverford Township's Commitment to Climate Change


Haverford Township has recognized the threat of climate change. The threat is real and it is already costing lives and billions of dollars in government and taxpayer expenses due to increasing frequency and severity of flooding, wildfires and severe weather events (add reference). Haverford’s actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions have saved money and reduced your taxes. 

Climate Action Plan 2008: Haverford Township first recognized the threat of climate change and developed a Climate Action Plan in 2008.  The Township operations met these initial goals and our actions have reduced operating cost and your taxes.  Residents and businesses have not met these goals, suggesting that most people do not yet recognize the threat or understand that reducing carbon emissions can reduce their energy expenses - or they fail to act on that knowledge.  

October 2018: Haverford commissioners approved a resolution to transition Haverford Township to 100% zero carbon renewable power by 2035 and zero carbon transportation and heating by 2050 (Ready for 100). 

Haverford’s climate measures include: 

  • Replacing streetlights with LEDs
  • Switching to no carbon Nuclear energy (at no additional cost)
  • Purchasing two propane / dual fuel pickup trucks
  • Installing public and township fleet electric vehicle charging stations
  • Purchasing 2 EVs for Parking Enforcement and Recreation Depts.
  • Earning Gold status for Sustainable Pennsylvania Community Certification!
  • Earning Bronze status for the U.S. DOE SolSmart Certification Program!
  • Subsidizing backyard compost bins
  • Small electronics 24/7 drop-off bins at Township building

Climate Action Plan- adopted 10/12/2021

With seasonal variations and catastrophic natural disasters becoming more intense and frequent, climate change threatens the health, safety, and overall well-being of communities across the globe. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Haverford Township are no exception. The Township recognizes a growing need to address its own contribution to climate change, as well as to adapt to the impacts that will occur and be exacerbated by the changing climate. This Climate Action Plan includes a community- wide inventory of Haverford Township’s greenhouse gas (GHGs) emissions, establishes emissions reduction targets and outlines feasible actions to achieve those targets. In addition, the Plan identifies ways in which GHG reduction actions can further the Township’s ability to adapt to the present and future impacts of climate change.

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What's Happening in Haverford

Resolution

LED Street Light Conversion (2019)

LED Street Light Conversion (2019)

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LED Street Light Conversion (2019)

LED Street Light Conversion (2019)

LED Street Light Conversion (2019)

  • Reduced energy consumption and cost by 50-75%
  • Reduced system maintenance costs by 50-80%
  • Improve lighting performance and quality, leading to improved safety
  • Reducelightpollutionandtrespass
  • Controllablelightsourcehelps
    manage both the quality and quantity of light
  • Advancecontroloptionsprovide additional cost savings opportunities

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Solar

LED Street Light Conversion (2019)

Solar

coming soon

EVs

Charging Stations

Solar

coming soon

Charging Stations

Charging Stations

Charging Stations

Haverford Township is proud to introduce our electric vehicle charging station! The dual-port station is open to the public and located in the municipal lot adjacent to Veterans Park. The station is connected to the Chargepoint network.

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Propane Trucks

Charging Stations

Charging Stations

coming soon

Sustainable PA

Backyard Compost Bins

Sustainable PA

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SolSmart

Backyard Compost Bins

Sustainable PA

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Backyard Compost Bins

Backyard Compost Bins

Backyard Compost Bins

coming soon

Weekly Brush Pickup

Weekly Brush Pickup

Backyard Compost Bins

coming soon

Recycling

Weekly Brush Pickup

Recycling

coming soon

Bag Ban

Weekly Brush Pickup

Recycling

coming soon

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Gold level Sustainable PA

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2018 Tree City USA

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