Cincinnati is building momentum towards an ambitious, sustainable and low carbon future. The city aims to reduce carbon emissions 2 percent annually for the next 42 years. The sustainability plan includes promoting metro ridership, educating secondary students about sustainability, conducting energy audits for local non-profits and expanding tree planting.

• Transport

  As part of the city’s commitment to sustainable transport, Cincinnati now has a total of 27 gas-electric hybrid busses in its fleet. The hybrids save about 3,000 gallons of diesel fuel per year and reduce hydrocarbon emissions by 90%.

• What’s Your Green Umbrella?

  Cincinnati’s outreach strategy has resulted in implementing over 60 of different projects thus far, including a solar photovoltaic installation at the Cincinnati Zoo and a new hike and bike trail for both recreation and getting around town.

• 100% Renewable Energy

  In 2012, Cincinnati took bold action on the part of its residents by finalizing a power aggregation deal. Through this process the city extends the benefits negotiated as a giant customer to individuals and small businesses thereby saving households $130 annually - making green electricity even more attractive. Once implemented, Cincinnati will be the first major city in America to choose a 100% "green" electricity supply for its residents and small businesses.

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  • Transport
  • What’s Your Green Umbrella?
  • 100% Renewable Energy

• Population

  298 000

• Area

  202 km2

• Trivia

  Home to the first professional baseball team - the Cincinnati Red Stockings, now known as the Cincinnati Reds.