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:

Cost Saving Actions
Learn about no-cost and low-cost actions local governments can take to save money in areas of energy and water efficiency, transportation, purchasing, building, recycling and renewable energy.

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.

Carbon Footprint 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.

Create a Climate Action Plan
Learn how to create a Climate Action Plan for your city or county that will reduce community-wide emissions by 15% below current levels by 2020.

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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