Engagement
Where was the Sustainable Syracuse Initiative Launch?
SUNY-ESF
What does GHGI stand for?
Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventory
Is this the first climate action plan?
Yes!
What energy use project saves over 2 million dollars, annually, in the energy budget?
LED Streetlight Project
Can you recycle wrapping paper?
Yes, you can recycle wrapping paper, but only if it's plain paper without glitter, foil, or plastic coatings.
Who is the City partnering with to run a community campaign on community solar subscriptions and solar installations?
EnergySmart CNY
What scopes were covered in the 2024 GHGI Report?
Scope 1, 2, and some scope 3
Is the Climate Action Plan related to the Comprehensive Plan Development?
Yes!
What certification did the City receive from NYS DEC pertaining to sustainability in 2025?
CSC Bronze Certification
How many days are celebrated for Hanukkah?
8 days and nights
What task force meeting had the highest attendance; bonus if you can guess the amount of people.
Energy Use and Green Building
Participants: 47
What is the highest emitting sector in the community emissions inventory?
Buildings and Facilities; specifically natural gas use.
How much does a tree planting increase in value as it matures (20-ish years)?
About $7k
$450 -> $7,411
What types of buildings use the most energy in the City's inventory?
Ice rinks and pools.
How many reindeer pull Santa's Sleigh?
9
What is the name of the empowerment webpage, in development, to connect the community with resources to be sustainable?
Sustainable Lifestyle Toolkit
What is the highest emitting sector for municipal operations?
Transportation emissions
What are the four aspects of the value of sustainability for implementation consideration?
- Pragmatism
- Fiscal Responsibility
- Climate Resiliency
- Increase quality of life
How many building and facilities are in the City's portfolio?
Within 25 is correct.
190
What day of the month was the 2025 Syracuse Christmas Tree Lighting?
How many public engagement meetings were held in Fall 2025 AND what were their themes?
1. Flood Mitigation
2. Heat Islands and Urban Forestry
3. Green Building and Energy Use
4. Transportation and Smart Growth
What were the emission reductions for municipal and community operations found in the 2024 compared to 2012 levels?
Community: 29%
How many actions are in the CAP final draft?
Within 5 is correct.
37
How many vehicles are in the City's fleet?
Within 50 is correct.
1003
How much does the average American spend on Christmas decorations?
Within $25 is correct.
$147