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Climate Action Advisory Committee

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The Climate Action Advisory Committee was established through Ordinance No. D-2637-22 in September 2022, for the purpose of advising and making recommendations regarding the implementation of the Carmel Climate Action Plan (CAP), including ensuring that the strategies set forth in the CAP remain a priority and are efficiently administered.

 

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Initiatives, Goals, Accomplishments

  • Municipal energy efficiency evaluation and upgrades

  • Municipal energy benchmarking and disclosure program

  • Water usage assessment for the City

  • Native and drought resistant landscaping

  • Food composting pilot programs

  • Backyard compost bin voucher program

  • Public education about impacts of climate change

  • Climate vulnerability assessment

  • City EV and hydrogen fleet purchasing and retrofit policy

     

Members

Eric Mehl, Chair
  Appointed by the Carmel Parks & Recreation Board to a 2-year term ending 1/1/2026

Tony Reck, Vice-Chair
   Appointed by the Common Council to a 2-year term ending 1/1/2025

Lane Young, City of Carmel Director of Utilities Director
  Appointed by ordinance as an ex-officio member

Alexia Lopez, City of Carmel Planner with the Department of Community Services
  Appointed by ordinance as an ex-officio member

Teresa Ayers
   Appointed by the Common Council to a 2-year term ending 1/1/2027

Nanette Barrett
  Appointed by the Common Council to a 2-year term ending 1/1/2027

Anjali Pai
  Appointed by the Mayor’s Youth Council to a 1-year term ending 1/1/2026

Ryan Locke
  Appointed by the Common Council to a 2-year term ending 1/1/2026

Kristina Wheeler
  Appointed by the Carmel Clay School Board to a 2-year term ending 1/1/2027

Leslie Webb
  Appointed by the Mayor to a 2-year term ending 1/1/2027

Maggie Miller
  Appointed by Carmel High School to a 2-year term ending 1/1/2027

Kelvin Okamoto
  Appointed by the Common Council to a 2-year term ending 1/1/2027


 

Committee Contact

Alexia Lopez, alopez@carmel.in.gov | 317-571-2425

 

Meeting Dates

Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm at Carmel City Hall in the Council Chambers.

 

Resources

Access the Carmel Climate Action plan: www.ClimateCarmel.com 

Please access and view the Carmel Climate Action Plan here.

 

2025 Meetings

Committee Bylaws