Greater Cincinnati Community and the City of Cincinnati

513 GREEN Certification is a workplace program through Hamilton County R3Source established to protect, preserve and enhance the environmental quality of our communities. Through a simple process, our team partners with organizations to further enhance sustainability programs and achieve certification.

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 provides federal tax credits and deductions that empower Americans to make homes and buildings more energy-efficient to help reduce energy costs while reducing demand as we transition to cleaner energy sources.

The Green Cincinnati Plan has helped establish Cincinnati as a national leader in sustainability and an attractive destination for businesses and individuals. Updated in 2018, the Green Cincinnati Plan presents a comprehensive set of recommendations to advance the sustainability, equity, and resilience of our city.

Our mission is to reduce reliance on landfills through waste reduction, reuse, and recycling programs. To accomplish this mission, Hamilton County R3Source works closely with communities, schools, businesses, and institutions to provide technical assistance, education, and tools designed to reduce waste and capture valuable resources through recycling and composting.

A regionally recognized nonprofit model that has been teaching people how to grow food and care for the environment since 1942. Founded during the Victory Gardens movement and situated on the former estate of philanthropist Cornelius J. Hauck, Cincinnati’s go-to resource for all things gardening, sustainability and horticulture.

The Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority is a public agency that partners with the City of Cincinnati and Hamilton County officials, along with economic development organizations, municipalities, and foundations to ensure every acre of local real estate is developed into its highest and best use.

ClimateView provides residents, neighborhoods, institutions, and businesses in Cincinnati with a way to track progress as our City works towards the goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. The dashboard shows historical emissions data, trends over time, and the impact that certain 2023 GCP strategies have on overall emissions.

When you build a new home or invest in renovations, your property taxes can go up. The City of Cincinnati’s Residential Property Tax Abatement makes it possible for property owners to minimize the taxes they pay, including multiple programs incentivizing investment in building efficiency.

THE MILL CREEK ALLIANCE MISSION IS TO CHAMPION THE RESURGENCE OF THE MILL CREEK WATERSHED AS A NATURAL AND COMMUNITY ASSET. WE ENVISION THE WATERSHED AS A HEALTHY ECOSYSTEM WHERE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES CAN THRIVE.

Addressing the threat of climate change means taking concrete action to lower carbon emissions, transition to renewable energy, and prepare our cities for extreme weather and climate disruptions. The Green Cincinnati Plan lays out how the city of Cincinnati is doing its part to address climate change. The Green Cincinnati Plan is a community-wide initiative to reduce climate change, grow the economy, and improve the quality of life of residents.

Groundwork ORV works to bring about the sustained regeneration, improvement, and management of the physical environment by developing community-based partnerships that empower people, businesses, and organizations to promote environmental, economic, and social well-being.

Hamilton County Environmental Service’s (HCES) mission is to protect, preserve, and enhance the environmental quality of our communities. HCES has two divisions: The Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency (Agency) works to protect our regional air quality. The Hamilton County R3Source works with residents, communities, businesses, and schools to reduce waste while increasing recycling.