This timely event features several topics including energy
savings programs, funding for comprehensive energy projects, and
best practices for reducing energy use and greenhouse gases in
your community.
The forum is FREE to all California local governments, publicly
owned utilities, CEC, CARB and the CPUC. Space is very limited,
so sign up early.
For additional details, hotel reservations, and registration
information, contact Melissa Harper-Barton at mbarton@lgc.org
(916-448-1198 ext 327).
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
Contra Costa County Climate Leaders (4CL) is bringing
together panelists to discuss the State’s green building
requirements and explore strategies cities can take to be more
sustainable. Read
More
Sixty-four percent of the people polled in the survey;
commissioned by the nonpartisan Next 10 public policy group,
support starting a cap and trade system within the state.
Read More
For the first time, GreenTRIP, a certification program for infill
developments that reduce GHGs, is accepting applications from any
Bay Area project that meets the minimum participation criteria.
Deadline to apply is Monday November 15!Read More
BCDC has developed draft findings and policies on climate change
and a background report that reflects the current state of
knowledge regarding the potential impacts of climate change on
the region. Read
More
The Institute invites cities and counties to participate in the
Beacon Award program to recognize achievements in saving energy,
conserving resources, promoting sustainability and reducing
greenhouse gas emissions. Read
more
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), in a historic
vote, recommends the most aggressive SB375 goal to date among
California’s metropolitan planning organizations. Read more
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.
The climate protection community suffered an enormous loss with
the sudden passing of Dr. Stephen Schneider, one of the world’s
foremost authorities on climate change. Dr. Schneider was one of
the first high-level scientists to articulate the important role
local governments play in combating climate change. Read his 2003
paper
“Global climate policy: will cities lead the way?”
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