California Climate & Energy Collaborative

2022 CCEC Legislative Update

John Vandervort
Resources and Opportunities
The California Climate and Energy Collaborative has just released its Annual Legislative Update! This resource provides an easy-to-digest summary of the climate and energy bills that were passed into law in the 2022 California legislative cycle. The Alliance of Regional Collaboratives for Climate Adaptation (ARCCA) released a companion resource that highlights adaptation-related bills and budget allocations.
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2022 CCEC Forum Resources and Impact Available

Kelsey Wolf-Cloud
CCEC Forum
The 13th Annual California Climate and Energy Forum was held September 21-22, 2022 in San Diego California. The theme of the forum was Accelerating Climate Action and Advancing Justice, which CCEC aimed to embody throughout the planning process by engaging multiple perspectives in the conversation, amplifying community voices in the advisory committee, and providing attendance…
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CCEC/LGSEC Joint Event: Empowering Residents to take Climate Action on a Community Scale

John Vandervort
News
Join the Local Government Sustainable Energy Coalition (LGSEC) and the California Climate and Energy Collaborative (CCEC) on August 25 from 2-3pm Pacific Time to learn best practices for empowering residents to take action on climate change and help build a more resilient community. Learn about online tools to help make it simple and easy for residents to engage with solutions and…
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Input Alert! CARB Draft 2022 Scoping Plan

John Vandervort
News
CCEC encourages you to review and comment! On May 10, 2022, CARB released its Draft 2022 Scoping Plan, which assesses progress toward the statutory 2030 target, while laying out a path to achieving carbon neutrality no later than 2045. Release of the draft plan triggers a formal 45-day public comment period. During the 45-day public comment period. The 2022…
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Early Bird Registration is Now OPEN!

Kelsey Wolf-Cloud
CCEC Forum
Early Bird Registration is OPEN for the 13th Annual California Climate & Energy Forum!  The forum is focused on Accelerating Climate Action & Advancing Justice, it will provide a space for local governments to learn, network, collaborate and receive targeted support to advance clean energy and climate action solutions. Join us on September 21-22nd at…
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CFSP Deadline Extended!

Kelsey Wolf-Cloud
CCEC Forum
Submit your proposal by Wednesday, May 4th! Submit a proposal under the forum theme of Accelerating Climate Action & Advancing Justice. The consequences of an extractive fossil fuel economy are here, but so are the solutions. As we work to implement climate and energy solutions, there are dual needs: an urgency to meet our goals…
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Call for Session Proposals is Open!

Kelsey Wolf-Cloud
CCEC Forum
Submit your proposal by Wednesday, April 27! Submit a proposal under the forum theme of Accelerating Climate Action & Advancing Justice. The consequences of an extractive fossil fuel economy are here, but so are the solutions. As we work to implement climate and energy solutions, there are dual needs: an urgency to meet our goals…
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National News: Week of 2/28

Kelsey Wolf-Cloud
National News
CEQ Announces Public Listening Sessions and Training Webinars on Draft Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool. Public Engagement Sessions to Gather Feedback on Screening Tool that Will Help Federal Agencies Ensure that the Benefits of Federal Programs are Reaching Disadvantaged Communities.  (White House)
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Get ready NOW for climate $$$! TCC and RCC Guidelines

Gabby Yamhure
Financing/Funding
Dear locals,  We want to ensure you have two big upcoming funding opportunities from the Strategic Growth Council on your radar: 1) Regional Climate Collaboratives (RCC) (collecting comments on draft guidelines by March 10, 2022) and 2) Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Round 4 (final guidelines released, NOFA expected March 8, 2022). Both can help you…
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CCEC/LGSEC Joint Event: Shaping the Future of California’s Building Performance Standards – Local Government Processes and Grid Implications

John Vandervort
News
Join us for an exploration of Building Performance Standards (BPS), their future in California, and their implications for local governments, the building sector, and the climate. Hosted by the Local Government Sustainable Energy Coalition (LGSEC) and the California Climate & Energy Collaborative (CCEC) on Tuesday, March 22nd from 9-11am Pacific Time, this joint event will feature a panel discussion comprised…
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