What is the Local Government Toolkit?

Concerned About Your City’s Impact on the Environment?
Join other California cities and counties who already cut their costs while reducing their environmental impact. The Local Government Toolkit is a one-stop-shop to help cities and counties save money and protect the climate. Tools in the Local Government Toolkit:

Funding Wizard for Financial Resources
Discover financial resources to implement climate-friendly actions in your community. Many California state agencies, utilities, and other organizations offer grants, rebates, and no-cost and low-cost interest loans to fund local government projects.

Climate Calculators
Access tools to calculate the amount of greenhouse gases (GHG) produced in your city or county, estimate GHG reductions, and model scenarios for climate action planning.

Climate Action Planning
Follow this step-by-step process to develop an inventory, create a Climate Action Plan, implement policies, monitor success towards achieving goals, and recognize achievement.

Success Stories
Find out how other California local governments have successfully and profitably reduced their environmental impact. If you’ve taken actions to reduce GHG emissions, contact us to share your story with other cities and counties.

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