Chicago's Climate Action Plan: Digging Into the Details
Midwest local governments can benefit from comparing Chicago's plan to their own and utilizing its research.

Northfield Releases Plan to Go Carbon-Free
Check out Northfield, Minn.'s outstanding energy action plan, which is packed with action steps and regional and national resources.

Oberlin Conference Sheds Light on Local Actions
A conference co-sponsored by the City of Oberlin, Ohio; Oberlin College; and ICLEI highlighted new and emerging local government responses to sustainability and carbon neutrality.

Indianapolis Creates Office of Sustainability
The city recently announced an aggressive new sustainability agenda and the opening of an Office of Sustainability.

Chicago Recognizes Environmental Leadership of Hotels
Twenty five Chicago hotels are striving for an environmental designation as part of the Green Hotels Initiative.

Webinar: STAR Community Index Stakeholder Engagement Process
Learn about the development of the STAR Community Index sustainability framework, and how to get involved. Oct. 27

Webinar: CACP and Portfolio Manager Software: Linking ICLEI and ENERGY STAR
Workshop on how to combine innovative tools from ICLEI and ENERGY STAR to aid your emissions reduction efforts and reduce energy costs. Nov. 6 or Dec. 2

LED Lighting for the Built Environment Conference
The goal of this first-of-its-kind conference is to arm you with critical knowledge and resources on solid-state lighting technology and integration. Nov. 12-14, Chicago, Ill.

Webinar: Energy Efficiency in Midwest County Buildings
Examines challenges and solutions, costs and payback periods, tools and resources, and case studies of county buildings in the Midwest. Nov. 17

Delivering Progress: 2009 Midwest Energy Solutions Conference
Conference to raise awareness, celebrate accomplishments, and reinforce the importance of energy efficiency in the Midwest. Jan. 7-9, Chicago, Ill.

Endorse the Climate Action Blueprint
ICLEI and Climate Communities seek the endorsement of hundreds of U.S. local elected leaders for the Climate Action Blueprint, which outlines the actions and policies needed from the federal government to address global climate change. Learn more, and consider hosting a media event.

Three Midwest ICLEI Members Selected as Spotlight Conversations
Congratulations to Hennepin County, Minn.; Lexington, Ky. (Fayette County); and Milwaukee, Wis., which were selected to be “Spotlight Conversations” as part of the 2009 National Conversation on Climate Action. All local governments are invited to host National Conversation events on Earth Day. >> Learn More

Watch for the Annual ICLEI Member Survey
Within the next week, look for the ICLEI member survey in your inbox. Please take a few minutes to fill out the survey -- ICLEI needs your feedback!

Join ICLEI's Adaptation Committee
ICLEI is looking for 20 to 30 member liaisons to join its Adaptation Steering Committee or one of its subgroups to help develop and roll out the Climate Resilient Communities Program.

Download the Protocol
The newly released version 1 of the Local Government Operations Protocol is the official standard for quantifying and reporting greenhouse gas emissions. Download it now.