Sustainability
Updates
Climate Ready Gary Plan – the City’s first climate resilience plan. Climate Ready Gary, developed from an almost year-long, community-driven process, provides concrete actions we can take to ensure Gary, its residents and businesses, are prepared for and can rebound from the impacts of climate change such as more extreme weather, temperatures, and poor air quality.
We need to hear from you! Please consider reviewing and providing feedback on the Climate Ready Gary report, by completing the short questionnaire. It should take you no more than 5-7 minutes.
Events
Earth Month 2024 Calendar
Earth Month 2024 Calendar
Strategic Goals & Programs
Climate Resilency
- Climate Action Planning & Community Support
- Green Stormwater Management
Clean Energy
- Energy Efficiency Program
- Renewable Energy Project
Urban Conservation
- Green Jobs
- Local Food Systems
Resources
- City of Gary Climate Trends Primer, 2023
- Gary's Urban Forest Management Plan, 2021
- Gary Climate Action Plan 2021
- Climate Resilience Model (CRISSP)
- ERI Climate Action Planning
- City of Gary Departments – Sustainability Fact Sheets
- Green Infrastructure Presentation (USGS Video)
- U.S. Department of Energy – Clean Energy for Low-Income Communities (CELICA)
- Local Food Local Places Action Plan
- Urban Conservation Team – Green Jobs
- Green Infrastructure & Watershed Management Coordination Team
- Meets the 1st Tuesday of each month. Organizations can call us for information or to participate
- Solar Permitting Checklist
- SOLSMART Solar Energy Resource List for Gary Residents and Businesses
- FINAL SOLAR ORDINANCE - ORDINANCE NO. 9496 (C.P.O. 2022-23)
- IU Gary Residential Solar Consumer Guide