CACP 2009 Update: Download our patch, or version 2.1 of the software
Take the Challenge: Get the details on how to replicate the Chicago Green Office Challenge in your community
Energy Trainings: Learn how to implement energy codes and energy financing programs in our latest trainings
Members in Action: Local adaptation efforts, and innovation in Portland, St. Louis, and the District of Columbia

An updated version of ICLEI’s Clean Air and Climate Protection Software 2009 is now available. This update--CACP 2009 Version 2.1--offers improved functionality over Version 2.0, which was released on April 16.

If you have not yet installed CACP 2009 v2.0 or have not begun data entry:
Download and install the complete new version, CACP 2009 v2.1.
>> Download CACP 2009 v2.1

If you are already actively using CACP 2009 v2.0:
Download and install our patch to upgrade your software and continue your inventory or data collection.
>> Download the Patch

You can learn more on the ICLEI CACP Software 2009 web page. If you have any questions or encounter any problems, please e-mail cacp-software@iclei.org.

Local governments are asking ICLEI how they can replicate the innovative Chicago Green Office Challenge in their own communities, and we've responded with a free webinar on Wednesday, June 17  at 1 p.m. EST that shows you how.

>> Register Now

Join ICLEI and Climate Communities this Friday, June 12 at 2 p.m. EST for a conference call that details the benefits  for local governments that take part in the EPA's new competitive grant program, Climate Showcase Communities (applications accepted now!).

>> Learn More

Stay on the forefront of municipal energy trends and best practices with two free webinar series from ICLEI. Register today!

Building Energy Codes Webinar Series
ICLEI has partnered with the International Code Council (ICC) to develop a free, two-webinar series to elevate the importance of energy codes as a tool that local governments can use to reduce community energy use and achieve carbon reductions.
Session 1: TODAY, June 10 at 2 p.m. EST
Session 2: June 16 at 2 p.m. EST

Energy Financing Models Webinar Series
ICLEI is delighted to bring you a series of three webinars on innovative municipal financing models that have been used to promote residential energy efficiency and renewable energy efforts.
Webinar #1: Long Island Green Homes (Babylon, NY); July 9, 2009 at 1 p.m. EST
Webinar #2: Cambridge Energy Alliance (Cambridge, MA); July 23, 2009 at 1 p.m. EST
Webinar #3: BerkeleyFIRST (Berkeley, CA); July 30, 2009 at 1 p.m. EST

ICLEI Webinar: Introduction to CACP 2009
June 11, 1 p.m. EST

ICLEI Webinar: CACP 2009 Inventory Training
June 25, 1 p.m. EST

ICLEI Member Orientation Webinar
July 1, 1 p.m. EST

Has your city worked on developing and promoting green business at a downtown or main-street level? Do you encourage your local businesses to be as energy-efficient as possible? ICLEI would love to learn more. To share your success story, please contact Eamon Geary at eamon.geary@iclei.org or
(412) 760-6966.

NACo is sponsoring two national competitions for county governments beginning July 1 through November 30. Enter to win grants ranging from $3,500 to $5,000 through the "Change the World, Start with ENERGY STAR" campaign, or the "County Drive $marter Challenge."

>> Learn More

Local Leaders on the Bus to Capitol Hill
Watch the video footage from the Local Climate Leadership Summit, including on-the-bus interviews with local officials from regions across the country.

New Report Showcases Steps Local Governments are Taking to Adapt to Climate Change (Center for Clean Air Policy)

What Is a City of the Future, Anyway? (SolveClimate)

City of Portland, Multnomah County and CH2M HILL Launch Oregon Clean Energy Map (Business Wire)

Climate Prosperity Project, Inc. Launched in St. Louis, MO (PR Newswire)

In Washington and Copenhagen, Local Governments Call for Continued Climate Funding (ICLEI Local Action Blog)

District of Columbia Jumps to 50% Renewable Energy Use (District of Columbia)

“We can’t count on Washington or Copenhagen to solve the climate and energy problems. The most important leadership ahead still will come from cities and CEOs.” --Bill Becker, Executive Director of the Presidential Climate Action Project, in a blog post, "Why Cities and CEOs Can't Relax."

Countdown to the EECBG: Our Checklist of Top 10 Tasks

Resources to Create Energy Codes for Climate Protection

Buzz Is Building for the 14x Stimulus Plan

The ICLEI Network welcomes the following new local governments:

• Bryan, TX
• Clayton, MO
  
• Loudoun County, VA