adaptation – California Climate and Energy Collaborative

OPINION: Next California governor must focus on climate adaptation

September 6, 2018

“California’s efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions have made the state an icon in the fight against climate change, a status validated by Gov. Jerry Brown hosting the Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco next month. Yet despite its success, California is only slowly beginning to take action to help communities adapt to the…

Indicators of Climate Change in California

May 10, 2018

Sarina Soor

adaptation, california, climate change, resilience

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From record temperatures to proliferating wildfires and rising seas, climate change poses an immediate and escalating threat to California’s environment, public health, and economic vitality. Recent climate-related events – such as the devastating 2017 wildfires and the recordsetting 2012-16 drought – have highlighted the challenges that confront the state as its climate continues to evolve.…

Seizing the moment with strategic climate strategies for subnationals

February 28, 2018

Sarina Soor

adaptation, climate change, national leadership, resilience, subnational leadership, usa

“The United States needs meaningful federal action—not just subnational action—to address climate change. For now, however, as Professors Cary Coglianese and Shana Starobin stated in their initial essay, “subnational governments may offer the only meaningful hope for the United States to make significant policy progress.” We agree on this. The remaining question—and perhaps the site…

IEPR Workshop on Climate Adaptation and Resilience for the Energy System

August 17, 2017

Sarina Soor

adaptation, CEC, CPUC, IEPR, resiliency

The California Energy Commission will jointly conduct a workshop with the CPUC to discuss new scientific and policy advances on climate adaptation and resilience for the energy system. The workshop is part of the 2017 Integrated Energy Policy Report (IEPR) proceeding. Energy Commission Chair Robert B. Weisenmiller and lead Commissioner for the 2017 IEPR will…

Grant: Advancing the Resilience and Environmental Performance of California’s Electricity System

July 20, 2017

Sarina Soor

adaptation, CEC, funding, resiliency, resources

The purpose of this solicitation is to fund Applied Research and Development projects that reduce the environmental and public health impacts of electricity generation and make the electricity system less vulnerable to climate impacts. The deadline to submit applications is October 9th, 2017. Characterization and mitigation of climate change consequences for hydropower generation and electricity…

CPUC Event 9/29: Climate Change Science, Mitigation and Adaptation through Thought Leaders Series

September 2, 2016

Sarina Soor

adaptation, bay area, climate change, CPUC, energy efficiency, events, workshops

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today announced that its next Thought Leaders Speaker Series will feature Stanford University Professor Chris B. Field and Senior Research Associate Dr. Katherine J. Mach of Carnegie Science’s Department of (more…)

RFP: Long Beach Seeks Consultant for Climate Action & Adaptation Plan (Due 7/28/16)

July 8, 2016

Sarina Soor

adaptation, climate action plans, climate change, environmental justice, RFPs

The City of Long Beach (City) is home to approximately 460,000 people and is considered one of most ethnically diverse communities in the United States. Long Beach is a beautiful City, proud of its rich heritage and culture. Located in an ideal setting on the Pacific (more…)

Looking for Funding? More than $177 Million is Available for State and Local Government Activities on Coastal Resiliency, Health Impacts of Climate Change, HUD Choice Neighborhoods, and More

June 20, 2016

Sarina Soor

adaptation, affordable housing, air quality, climate change, energy efficiency, environmental justice, funding, health, resiliency, underserved communities, USEPA, weekly updates

Shared in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s State and Local Climate and Energy Newsletter below, more than $177 million in funding and technical assistance is available for state, local, and tribal governments from (more…)

CEC Workshop 6/21: IEPR Commissioner Workshop on Climate Adaptation and Resiliency in the Energy Sector

June 9, 2016

Sarina Soor

adaptation, CEC, climate change, energy efficiency, events, IEPR, resiliency, stakeholder engagement, weekly updates, workshops

The California Energy Commission Lead Commissioner for the 2016 Integrated Energy Policy Report Update (2016 IEPR Update) will conduct a workshop to provide an opportunity for Commissioners, stakeholders, interested federal, state, (more…)

More than $457 Million Available from Federal Agencies for Support on Energy and Climate

May 26, 2016

Sarina Soor

adaptation, affordable housing, air quality, climate change, energy efficiency, environmental justice, funding, health, resiliency, underserved communities, USEPA, weekly updates

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s newsletter released today shares a number of key funding resources that can be used by local governments for energy (more…)

More than $889 Million Available in Federal Funding

April 26, 2016

Sarina Soor

adaptation, climate, energy data, energy efficiency, funding, resiliency, transportation, USEPA, weekly updates

Today’s EPA State and Local Climate Action Newsletter sent is copied below, sharing webinars, events and major federal funding opportunities: (more…)

Case Study: Energy Efficiency in Chula Vista (SDG&E)

December 18, 2013

Sarina Soor

adaptation, benchmarking, best practices, case study, climate change, commercial, energy efficiency, local government partnership, Local Governments in Action, residential, SDG&E, southern california, southern coast

Through its partnership with SDG&E®, the City of Chula Vista created innovative approaches to advance municipal and community energy efficiency. Underserved audiences like small businesses, elderly, youth and low-income residents are reached (more…)

Energy Efficiency: A Tool for Climate Adaptation

February 10, 2012

Sarina Soor

adaptation, best practices, climate change, energy efficiency, publications, resiliency

The Alliance to Save Energy (ASE) released a new white paper on energy efficiency and climate adaptation called Energy Efficiency: A Tool for Climate Adaptation.