First Comprehensive Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory and Analysis

10/11/2022

Kitsap County

First Comprehensive Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory and Analysis Complete for Kitsap County

Kitsap County participated in the Puget Sound Regional Emissions Analysis project to complete a community-wide geographic inventory and analysis of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for the county. Data was gathered for the 2019 calendar year and accounts for emissions from activities of Kitsap County residents, businesses, employers, and visitors within or originating from within county limits. Geographic inventory sectors included transportation, building energy, solid waste & wastewater, refrigerants, land use, and sequestration.

Planning for resilient communities against the effects of climate change is a focus of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update. Infrastructure, natural systems, economy, culture, and livelihoods of people who live and work in Kitsap County are already affected and will continue to face the impacts of climate change. The GHG emissions inventory and analysis and the Climate Change Resiliency Assessment completed in 2020 will help the County develop strategies to ensure our growing communities are resilient.  

 Geographic Inventory Findings

• In 2019, Kitsap County’s residents, businesses, employees, and visitors produced 3.2 million metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (MTCO2e).
• This equates to roughly 12.0 MTCO₂e per capita in 2019.
• Total GHG emissions in 2019 increased 16% compared to the last inventory year (2015).
• Per-capita GHG emissions have increased 11% compared to the last inventory year (2015).
• The largest GHG emissions sources are building electricity (~36%), on-road transportation (~19%), and tree loss (~17%).

 Full Report: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory and Analysis (2022)

Resources

Climate Change in Kitsap County
Kitsap County 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update

Contact information:
Kirvie Mesebeluu-Yobech
Department of Community Development
kyobech@kitsap.gov | (360) 337-5777
614 Division Street, MS-36
Port Orchard, WA 98366

NOTE: Kitsap County is committed to providing accommodations to people with disabilities per the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and actively working to make online resources accessible to the visually impaired. Individuals who require accommodations should contact the ADA Coordinator at (360) 337-5777 (voice).

KITSAP COUNTY
Kitsap County government exists to protect and promote the safety, health, and welfare of our citizens in an efficient, accessible, and effective manner.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The mission of the Department of Community Development is to foster the development of quality, affordable, structurally safe, and environmentally sound communities.