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Climate Action Resources to Empower California Local Governments - Dec. 17, 2008

What's Inside:
News from Sacramento: AB 32 Scoping Plan Updates and Changes
Resources and Opportunities: The Cool California program and the Energy Partnership Program
ICLEI Members in Action: Chula Vista, Sonoma County, Stockton, Morgan Hill, and Silicon Valley cities push bold and creative initiatives

News from Sacramento

content_sacramento-bridge.jpg AB 32 Scoping Plan Updates and Changes
What do local governments need to know about the newly approved Scoping Plan? Read ICLEI's update.

New Measure to Cut Truck Diesel Pollution
ARB approves the nation's toughest rules.

High-Speed Rail to Increase Revenue, Decrease Pollution
The California High-Speed Rail Authority release its business plan.

Resources and Opportunities

newsletter_content_image-peoplenetwork.gif Engage Your Community With Cool California
Check out the Cool California program to:
--Help consumers and business owners learn how to reduce their carbon footprint through tools and tips
--Encourage young people to apply to become a 2009 California Climate Champion.

Apply for Support From the Energy Partnership Program
Make your facilities more energy efficient with audits and consultations from the California Energy Commission.

Report: Preparing California for Climate Change
An in-depth report from the Public Policy Institute of California.

ICLEI Members in Action

newsletter_Image_circle_of_hands.jpg Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Launches Green Neighbors
Service will help community-based organizations raise funds for local projects that reduce emissions.

Sonoma County Recognized for "Daring" Plan
The heralded climate action plan will meet the County's goal to reduce emissions 25 percent below 1990 levels by 2015.

Stockton Outlines 2008 Accomplishments and Vision
The city lists its impressive green initiatives: PV systems on roofs, energy efficiency retrofits, greener IT systems, greener procurement policies, and more.

Chula Vista Approves Climate Action Measures
The city adopts implementation plans for seven bold measures.

Morgan Hill Completes Green Meters Project
High-tech water meters require far less driving to read.

Events and Trainings

content_calendar.jpgICLEI Inventory Trainings
Regular trainings on how to use the Clean Air and Climate Protection (CACP) software will resume in early 2009. Click the link to register and receive an update e-mail when course dates are announced.

San Mateo County Energy Strategy Workshop
Dec. 19, Foster City, Calif.

Want to post an event? E-mail Alison Culpen
Announcements From ICLEI

content_earth-in-bottle.jpgApply for the Sustainability Planning Toolkit Pilot
Local governments interested in developing a sustainability plan can participate in ICLEI's Sustainability Planning Toolkit pilot. Applications are due Jan. 9.

Join Our Advisory Group on Climate Adaptation
ICLEI is seeking 20 to 30 member liaisons to join the the Climate Resilient Communities Local Government Advisory Group. Apply now.
 

 
Inside ICLEI

A Year of Phenomenal Growth
In 2008, ICLEI membership in California grew by 68 percent! After adding 57 new members this year, the California Region now boasts 141 local government members. 

Welcome New ICLEI California Members

  • Carson
  • El Segundo
  • Gardena
  • Half Moon Bay
  • Napa
  • Ranchos Palos Verdes

Contact ICLEI’s California Team
>> View Contacts

 

 

 

 





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