Annual ESB Update and Climate Action Plan Alignment
Los Alamos County
Summary
Quarterly update on the county's path to carbon neutrality by 2050: EV fleet conversions, the 170-megawatt Foxtail Flats solar project with battery storage, EV chargers at the library, and a planned food composting program RFP.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
The county is currently subsidizing EV charger electricity usage and hopes rising utilization will balance the cost.
All residents through lower emissions, cleaner energy, composting options, and EV charging access.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Environmental Sustainability Board — September 17, 2026
The board debated how to keep the Climate Action Plan in step with what the community actually wants, after the unpopular plastic bag ban showed the gap between council priorities and public support. Members proposed reviewing the CAP more frequently and asking council to help set priorities.
Environmental Sustainability Board — July 16, 2026
Quarterly update on the county's path to carbon neutrality by 2050: EV fleet conversions, the 170-megawatt Foxtail Flats solar project with battery storage, EV chargers at the library, and a planned food composting program RFP.
County Council - Regular Session — February 17, 2026
Four of 13 year-one climate actions are complete; EV chargers at the county building logged 463 sessions; the Foxtail Flats solar array is delayed to full operation by June 2027.
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