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In the Spotlight: How Can Local Governments
Shape the Climate Policy Debate?
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 Last week a parade of high-profile leaders -- Al Gore, Newt Gingrich, John Warner -- testified before Congress about federal climate legislation. The future of climate policy is now taking shape.
In the latest Capital Corner article, learn how local elected officials (the original climate action leaders) can influence this historic time and bring local climate action priorities and concerns to the attention of federal leaders.
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| ICLEI Heralds EPA's Announcement on C02
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 ICLEI USA's Michelle Wyman reacts to EPA's announcement that greenhouse gases contribute to air pollution that may endanger public health and welfare, setting the stage for the federal government to finally act on climate change.
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| Join Our Member Orientation Webinar
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 Member liaisons, both new and experienced, are invited to join ICLEI's free member orientation webinar this Friday, May 1 at 1 p.m. Eastern. We'll show you how to navigate and access the diverse resources, programs and trainings available exclusively to ICLEI members.
>> Register Now
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Four Updated Resources to Help You Navigate
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 1. 14x Stimulus Plan: Review Architecture 2030 and ICLEI's innovative new plan to multiply the impact of ARRA fundings through mortgage refinancing and building efficiency. >> Read More
2. Energy Office Initiative Seminar Series: Register now for a series of webinars throughout 2009. In May, we'll cover how an energy office can meet stimulus funding requirements, how to include an energy office in EECBG applications, as well as a primer on revolving loan funds. >> Learn More
3. EECBG FAQs: As you move forward with your Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant application, refer to ICLEI's FAQs, updated again this week. >> Read More
4. Economic Recovery Member Forums: Local government staff are sharing their questions and their challenges on EECBG applications and strategies in our online forum. Join the conversation now. >> Read More
Coming Soon: ICLEI will host a series of conference calls for your region or state in which you and other local government staff can discuss economic recovery questions and share strategies. We're also developing a guidance document to help you develop your energy efficiency and conservation strategy. And for an additional fee, ICLEI staff will be able to develop your EECS in collaboration with member liaisons. Watch for announcements in your e-mail.
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| ICLEI Members in Action |
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 Washington D.C. Mayor Fenty Outlines 'Green Agenda'
Keene, NH, Defeats Portsmouth in New Hampshire Carbon Challenge
Seattle, WA, Utility, to Provide Discounted Home Energy Audits
New York, NY, Considers Landmark Environmental Code
San Francisco, CA, Internet Tool Tracks Carbon Footprint by ZIP Code
Akron, OH, Group Assesses City's Carbon Footprint
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| Biden, Mayors Promote Clean Cities Initiatives
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 In the news last week, the National Council of Black Mayors announced its "Green the City" initiative, and Vice President Joe Biden announced $300 million in stimulus funding to improve transit and green city fleet vehicles.
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| Forward Progress on Earth Day
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 The National Conversation on Climate Action was a hit. Read ICLEI's Local Action Blog posts for highlights on some of the most innovative and engaging local government events on April 22.
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| Inspiration
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"We're going to show where their homes leak energy and where their homes are leaking money. This will be the largest such demonstration project in the United States." --Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels on his city's new program to provide home energy audits.
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| Latest Blog Posts |
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| New ICLEI Members |
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The ICLEI Network welcomes the following new local governments:
- Atascadero, CA
- Binghamton, NY
- Chatham, NY
- Chelmsford, MA
- East Whiteland Township, PA
- Ridgefield, CT
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