Planning for likely high oil prices and reduced supply of oil is essential to avoid the worst consequences and ensure public services can be provided in a timely and economic manner. Maribyrnong Council's Peak Oil Policy and Action Plan describes how they will continue to deliver community programs and services in spite of global oil price increases.

The Minnesota House of Representatives, led by Rep. Bill Hilty, are preparing a resolution urging the Governor to "prepare a plan of response and preparation to meet the challenges of Peak Oil." This resolution will receive a hearing on February 4th, 2008 (at a session that will include a presentation by energy investment banker and leading peak oil author Matt Simmons).

The Kenai Peninsula Borough's Resolution 2007-069, adopted in January of 2008, is the first climate change resolution we have heard of that includes adaptation and impact mitigation planning as well as emissions reduction. The assembly requests the mayor to develop a Climate Change Impact Plan that assesses the borough's vulnerabilities and opportunities.

Resolution passed by the Berkeley City Council on December 18, 2007 acknowledging the challenge of Peak Oil and the need for Berkeley to prepare a plan of response and preparation. The resolution also recognizes the work of the group Oil Independent Berkeley.

This resolution, passed by the Austin City Council on 7 June 2007, directs the City Manager to create an Energy Depletion Risks Task Force to assess the City’s exposure to diminishing supplies of oil and natural gas and to make recommendations to address any vulnerabilities that may result.

This resolution, passed by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors on 11 April 2006, acknowledges the challenge of Peak Oil and the need for San Francisco to prepare a plan of response and preparation.

This resolution, passed by the Bloomington City Council on 20 July 2006, acknowledges the challenge of Peak Oil, supports adoption of a global depletion protocol, and urges federal and state action on Peak Oil and its consequences.

This resolution, passed by the Oakland City Council on 17 October 2007, created a Task Force to provide the Council and Mayor with facts, guidance, and recommendations to significantly reduce the City of Oakland's dependence on oil by 2020.

Resolution to accept the final report of the Portland Peak Oil Task Force, setting a goal of reducing community fossil fuel use by 50% in 25 years. Passed by City Council on 7 March 2007.

Resolution to establish a task force to study peak oil and its related consequences, seek community and business input, and develop recommendations on mitigation strategies. Passed by City Council on 10 May 2006. (The Task Force presented its recommendations to City Council on 7 March 2007.)