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Climate Action Report

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From wildfire smoke to extreme heat, our community is regularly impacted by climate change. Tigard City Council declared climate action a priority in April 2021 and our work involves climate action that both reduces the community’s impact on the climate crisis, and makes the community resilient to the inequitable impacts of climate change. The City of Tigard is committed to making sustainable living accessible, affordable, and actionable for every resident.


Centering Equity and Environmental Justice

Historically excluded communities experience negative health and economic impacts of climate change disproportionately as a result of inequitable public policy. We center equity and environmental justice through community involvement and apply our Racial Equity Toolkit to evaluate decisions to reduce impacts and unintended consequences on historically excluded communities.



Fleet Electrification Underway

Under direction of City Council, Team Tigard is developing a pilot program to add electric vehicles to its fleets. The City has so far procured two electric vehicles, replacing two gas-powered vehicles from our fleet. Due to supply chain impacts, Tigard is still on the waitlist for six more electric vehicles. The team will continue to substitute electric for gas-powered vehicles as older cars age out of our system and where electric vehicles make sense for their function.

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

The City has installed a public EV charging station with 10 ports at the corner of Burnham and Hall.  The chargers are level II and the rate is $.39kw. This is the same rate as the Blink chargers the city has installed at the Burnham parking lot, the Niche (adjacent to the new chargers) Senior Center, and Public Works.

City of Tigard proclaims April 22, 2025, Earth Day

The City of Tigard Mayor, Heidi Lueb, proclaimed April 22, 2025, as Earth Day.  The Mayor encourages all residents and businesses in Tigard to take action to protect and preserve our planet. 

Earth Day Proclamation 2025

Tigard Mayor Lueb joins the Climate Mayors consortium

Climate Mayors is a bipartisan network of more than 470 U.S. mayors demonstrating climate leadership through meaningful actions in their communities. Representing 48 states and 74 million Americans, the Climate Mayors coalition reflects U.S. cities’ commitment to climate progress.

City of Tigard makes e-bikes available for lower income residents: The City of Tigard was awarded a $105,800 grant from Portland General Electric’s Drive Change Fund to support the purchase and deployment of ebikes at two multi-family affordable housing facilities in Tigard neighborhoods.

Climate Resources

At the City of Tigard, we believe everyone can play a crucial role in creating a sustainable future. These Climate Resources are designed to help you make environmentally friendly choices – and save money at the same time!

Whether you're interested in upgrading your home's energy efficiency, exploring renewable energy options, reducing your carbon footprint, or learning more about rebates and other savings, you'll find it here. Start by checking out Energy Trust of Oregon to find eligibility for cash-back incentives!

Low and No-Cost

  • Let sun in during the day, close curtains at night.

  • Close doors to unused rooms.

  • Weather seal around windows and doors with caulk.

  • Regularly replace your heating system air filter.

  • Attend a Repair Fair to fix broken items 

  • Donate your old electronics through Free Geek or Garten

  • Recycle your old electronics – find out how and where at Oregon E-Cycles

Easy Upgrades & Cash-Back

  • Energy-efficient light bulbs are an easy and affordable way to reduce electricity costs. Today's LED bulbs are up to 85% more efficient and last 15-25 times longer than traditional bulbs.
  • A ceiling fan to circulate warm air down, especially in spaces with high ceilings.
  • Use thermal curtains and close them at night to keep the heat in.
  • If you have a hot tub, install an energy-efficient insulated cover to reduce your energy bill and protect your hot tub.

Larger Upgrades

  • Improve your insulation to keep heat in during the winter and out during the summer.

  • Energy efficient windows can help you save on heating and cooling.
              Energy Trust            

Oregon Energy Fund

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