# Climate Action Commission Meeting of October 05, 2026

The City of Iowa City Climate Action Commission met on October 5, 2026. No contracts were awarded or procurement votes taken. The commission discussed the city’s EV-first purchasing policy and supported receiving regular reports on vehicle purchases and any cases where non-electric vehicles are selected. Staff said the city has no formal electrification timetable, that full fleet electrification could take about 15 years, and that ending tax incentives is making some EVs less cost-competitive. The city recently received about $120,000 in reimbursement through an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant; those funds are earmarked to help cover the added cost of future EV purchases, potentially supporting 10–12 more vehicles. The grant previously helped fund two Ford Lightning trucks and e-bikes for the police department.

Staff also described plans to conduct an in-house climate vulnerability assessment of city facilities and operations, then hire a consultant to prepare the city’s adaptation plan; no contract amount or procurement schedule was given. Other discussion covered the completed Grow Solar group-buy program, with 366 kW committed as of the prior week and a projected final total near 400 kW, plus updates on tree vouchers, litter-cleanup kits, and subdivision transportation planning. The commission requested follow-up figures on the solar program and supported a proposed 2027 meeting schedule, with no spending action identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities, Transportation
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 05, 2026

### Sources
- [Climate Action Commission Meeting of October 05, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_LMlfqTOsA) - City of Iowa City