Frederick City and County have launched new online dashboards aimed at tracking progress on their Community-Wide Climate and Energy Action Plan (CEAP), which was developed in 2025 with input from over 500 community members. The dashboards serve as centralized platforms to monitor strategies, ongoing projects, and key data related to climate initiatives. These tools allow residents to follow the city and county’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50 percent below 2010 levels by 2030, with a long-term goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
City of Frederick Mayor Michael O’Connor emphasized the importance of transparency, stating, “Setting goals is important, but so is showing our residents how we are working toward them.” The dashboards will highlight projects across various sectors, including transportation, energy, forestry, waste, and buildings. The City dashboard will focus on city-specific initiatives, while the County dashboard will provide data on broader countywide projects.
County Executive Jessica Fitzwater noted that while the creation of the CEAP was a significant step, the real impact lies in its implementation. “This dashboard gives our community a transparent way to see the work underway, follow our progress, and hold us accountable to the commitments we have made for Frederick County’s future,” Fitzwater stated.
Residents are encouraged to explore the dashboards to gain insights into efforts aimed at mitigating climate change impacts, such as flooding, drought, and extreme heat. The City and County plan to update the dashboards regularly as new data becomes available, with metrics also being included in the City’s Sustainability Annual Report for ongoing public tracking.
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