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| In the Spotlight
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 Users Needed for Web CAPPA Beta Launch
ICLEI is excited to announce a beta launch of the web-based version of its new Climate and Air Pollution Planning Assistant (CAPPA) decision support tool. The beta test will begin on October 15 with 40 local government participants. ICLEI members wishing to participate should email cappa@iclei.org. >> Learn More
Reminder: Applications to become a leader in the 2009 National Conversation on Climate Action are due Friday, Oct. 3.
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Breaking News:
15 passenger rail projects get federal funding boost
Gov. Schwarzenegger signs landmark anti-sprawl bill
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| "30% Solution" Update
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 At the International Codes Coalition meeting last week in Minneapolis, local governments helped push through a measure to increase new homes’ energy efficiency by 15%, while the full "30% Solution" fell short of approval by five votes.
>> Read the Full Story
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| Streets Getting Darker? |
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 As budgets tighten, many local governments are darkening or turning off street lights to save money. An insightful Green Inc. blog post reveals which ones are doing it, and which ones have found other alternatives to cut lighting costs.
>> Read More
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| Green Power Minus the Red Tape |
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 A new report from the Network for New Energy Choices, “Taking the Red Tape out of Green Power,” provides recommendations to local governments on how to ease permitting processes and remove barriers for small-scale green power systems, such as wind and PV. Learn how your community can take full advantage of renewable energy.
>> Read the Summary
>> Read the Full Report
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| ICLEI Members in Action
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 Chicago Unveils World-Class Climate Action Plan
The Windy City sets the bar high with five strategies to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, broken into 26 actions, as well as nine actions to prepare for climate change. Take a moment to compare the climate action plan to your own, or to glean ideas from it.
>> Read ICLEI’s Overview
>> Read the Full Plan
Other member accomplishments:
New York City releases progress report on PlaNYC
Brattleboro, VT, school buses switch to biodiesel
Fayetteville, AR, competes in national recycling contest
Berkeley, CA, moves ahead with solar-financing program
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| ICLEI Opens National Office in Boston
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 To meet the needs of its rapidly growing membership, ICLEI has opened a second national office in Boston, MA. By anchoring both coasts—with ICLEI headquarters in Oakland, CA, and the new Boston location—ICLEI is now better positioned to provide best-in-class service to local government members nationwide, and to support its regional offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Denver, and Seattle.
The U.S. membership team, the U.S. services technical support team, and the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic team will all operate out of the new Boston office at 180 Canal Street. ICLEI is deeply grateful to the City of Boston, which hosted us at our previous location for the past three years.
To view contact information for all ICLEI offices, go here.
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| Inspiration |
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"I believe our efforts demonstrate that embracing an environmentally friendly way of managing government can protect not only the environment, but our taxpayers as well." –Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley
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| New Members |
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The ICLEI network is about to hit 500 members. We welcome the following new local governments:
- Algonquin, IL
- Carver, MA
- Cooperstown, NY
- El Paso, TX
- Essex, CT
- Los Altos, CA
- San Joaquin County, CA
- San Luis Obispo County, CA
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| Job Openings |
Check out our Job Openings page often to view these and other postings:
Manager 2, Green Building Program, Seattle, WA
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Member Resources
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Visit the ICLEI Action Center for a wealth of resources and ideas:
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