local goverment partnership – California Climate and Energy Collaborative

Congratulations to Beacon and Spotlight Award Winners for 2017

September 15, 2017

Beacon Program, ILG, local goverment partnership, Local Governments in Action

Congratulations to cities, counties, and other local agencies improving sustainability in their communities! Palo Alto, San Carlos, Claremont, Hayward, Foster City, Sacramento, Fremont, Scotts Valley and Alpine County all received Beacon Awards this year. Many more cities and counties received Spotlight Awards for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, energy efficiency, natural gas savings, and sustainability best practices. This year…

2016 State Policy Landscape: What it Means for the Sierra

March 23, 2016

Sarina Soor

ab 32, best practices, cap-and-trade, climate change, energy efficiency, environmental justice, events, financing, funding, GGRF, local goverment partnership, Local Governments in Action, PG&E, residential, SB 350, sierra nevada, strategic planning, underserved communities, water energy nexus, webinars

The Government Affairs Director of the Sierra Business Council shares a high-level update on state legislative climate policy that are important to the Sierra. Key components include the Governor’s Proposed Budget’s allocation of $3.1 billion in Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) dollars, implications of SB 350, and the Under 2 MOU proposal associated with the December…