Sustainability Planning Analysis

This analysis considers the strength of sustainability plans as indicators of environmental initiatives, with demographic characteristics, electricity aggregation, and outside environmental certifications as cross-references. These factors question possible correlation and socioeconomic disparities between existing indicators of environmental action. There is potential to reduce demographic disparities by: (1) promoting the adoption of sustainability plans in resourceconstrained municipalities; (2) making environmental certifications available to resourceconstrained municipalities; (3) encouraging other sustainability efforts in low-income communities; and (4) promoting environmental justice by ensuring equal access for all communities to engage in environmental improvement efforts.