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SF Bay Area Climate Portal

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    Napa County - Working with Winemakers to Achieve Sustainability

    Estimated to contribute $11 billion to the local economy, the Napa Valley wine industry is both the economic engine of Napa County and one of the County government’s chief allies in climate protection.

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    City of Benicia – Developing and Implementing a Tree Program

    Benicia updated its tree ordinance and tree program to reflect modern tree management practices and the City’s climate protection goals.

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    The City of Hayward - Adapting to Sea Level Rise

    In response to sea level rise predictions, the City of Hayward has begun looking at options for enhancing the resilience of their shoreline.

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    LED Streetlights in Palo Alto

    After completing a DOE sponsored demonstration project, the City of Palo Alto has decided to move forward with the installation of energy-efficient LED streetlights throughout the community.

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    Climate Protection Staffing: Marin’s Collaborative Approach

    The cities and County of Marin have formed the Marin Climate and Energy Partnership (MCEP) to share resources and expertise, and jointly hire a dedicated staff person to work with jurisdictions.

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    Alameda County - Building Support for an Internal Climate Action Plan

    Alameda County used an inclusive process to develop their 10-year Climate Action Plan for Government Services and Operations which touches on every aspect of County operations from fleets and buildings to capital planning and how services are delivered.

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    Track Bay Area Progress

    Bay Area local governments are demonstrating their leadership in climate planning. 

San Francisco Bay Area Climate Action Portal

Welcome to the San Francisco Bay Area Climate Action Portal

Your gateway to climate action in the SF Bay Area  --- explore local government best practices, resources for implementation, local events and more...

News: Climate Corps Bay Area is Recruiting!

Apply for climate staff assistance through the Climate Corps program. Read more

Event: Upcoming Plan Bay Area Workshops

Attend a workshop and explore an interactive web-based simulation outlining different growth options for the Bay Area. Read more

News: URBEMIS & BGM Training Videos Now Available

Learn how to estimate emissions, including GHG emissions, for new developments using URBEMIS and BGM. Read more

News: Local Communities Participating in Beacon Award Program

Bay Area cities, including San Rafael, Livermore, San Ramon, Pleasanton, and Hayward are participating in ILG's climate leadership program.  Learn more on how to apply to the program Read more

Event: CALGreen Compliance and Beyond

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Contra Costa County Climate Leaders (4CL) is bringing together panelists to discuss the State's green building requirements and explore strategies cities can take on Read More>>

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