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March 19, 2008
In This Issue
  • In the Spotlight: Sharing Successes Pays Off for ICLEI Members
  • ENERGY STAR Training for Local Governments
  • In the News: Chicago's Green Roofs and Secret Gardens
  • Bright Ideas: The Nation's Capitol Gets Two-Wheeled Support
In The Spotlight
newsletter_Image_circle_of_hands.jpg ICLEI is proud to announce the winners of its “Decision Support Tool Challenge”! We asked our members to send us their climate protection measures for a new tool we're building. The following local governments will receive free registration to the 2008 ICLEI Local Action Summit in Albuquerque, NM, for detailing 10 or more GHG reduction measures:
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • Hillsborough County, FL
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • Nashua, NH
  • Whatcom County, WA

Click here for more information on the Decision Support Tool and the winners. 

ENERGY STAR Training
newsletter_mage_kid-hands_baby-plant.jpgJoin the ENERGY STAR Challenge and improve the energy efficiency of commercial and industrial buildings by 10 percent or more.

Learn more about the FREE on-line training sessions from ENERGY STAR.

In The News
newsletter_content_image-greenroof.jpgIn Chicago, IL 370,000 square meters of rooftop gardens help to cool urban areas and refresh crowded cities.  ICLEI Midwest Regional States Director, Amy Malick, talks about these "secret" gardens in AFP.
Bright Ideas
newsletter_content_image-rentalbikes.jpgGet there fast, get your exercise and avoid traffic stress! A new pilot program in Washington, DC called Wheels4Wellness allows government staff on Capitol Hill to check out and use a bike for short trips.
Attention ICLEI Members
newsletter_content_laptop.jpgICLEI Webinar: Learn How to Use ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager Software
Used in conjunction, ICLEI and EPA’s complementary, easy-to-use software tools create a more complete picture of building energy usage and efficiency opportunities within government operations. Register for the webinar here!
Nominate a Leader in Energy Efficiency
newsletter_content_image-meters.jpgThe Alliance to Save Energy invites you to enter the 2008 Star of Energy Efficiency Awards competition. We encourage local governments to enter! Prestigious awards honor those who have demonstrated a significant and tangible commitment to the cause of energy efficiency.
Solar America Showcase
newsletter_content_image-soloarpanels2.jpgNeed technical assistance and funding for a major solar installation project? The Department of Energy can help!
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newsletter_smImage_abqevent.gifICLEI Local Action Summit 2008:
The Agenda, including a series of advanced training sessions, has been posted on line. Free domestic airfare for ICLEI USA members and early-bird registration rates end March 28! Register today for the 2008 ICLEI Local Action Summit North America!

 

newsletter_sidebar_image-floodcar.gifThe Potential Impacts of Climate Change on U.S. Transportation
is a widely publicized report by the U.S. Department of Transportation that outlines options and offers recommendations for both research and actions that can be taken to prepare for climate change.  




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