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Electricity Sourcing Implementation Committee

Electricity use is responsible for nearly half of Bethlehem’s community-wide GHG emissions. There are uses the city has direct control over, such as city buildings and streetlights, and those which are the responsibility of residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional community members such as residences, hospitals, research labs, and industry. Bethlehem residents and businesses rely on electricity every day. While an important component of the CAP will be to reduce electricity use through efficiency measures, other CAP strategies may rely more heavily on greater electrification and renewable energy use. 

The Electricity Sourcing Implementation Committee meets with the ideas and goals from this section in mind.

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Phases

Phases overview
Phase 1: Identify Year 1 & 2 Goals
Identify Year 1 & 2 Goals
Phase 2: Implement Year 1 & 2 Goals
Implement Year 1 & 2 Goals
Phase 3: Identify Year 3 Goals
Identify Year 3 Goals
Phase 4: Implement Year 3 Goals
Implement Year 3 Goals
Phase 5: Identify Year 4 Goals
Identify Year 4 Goals
Phase 6: Implement Year 4 Goals
Implement Year 4 Goals
Phase 7: Identify Year 5 Goals
Identify Year 5 Goals

Implement Year 4 Goals

November 21, 2025 - January 1, 2026

2025 Progress

  • Expanded Solar Readiness through joining SolSmart.
  • Assessed multiple city buildings for solar potential.
  • Distributed Renewable Energy purchasing options via the Bethlehem Climate Challenge.
  • Applied to the NREL Energy to Communities (E2C).
  • Explored and perused Combined Heat and Power (CHP)at Wastewater Treatment Plant.
  • Updated "The Star" with 238 LED bulbs, achieving 75% monthly electric savings.