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Local Government
Gather tips on Climate Action Planning to reduce community-wide GHG emissions.
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Cities and counties are essential partners contributing significantly to California's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Many cities and counties are already taking action to be part of the solution to address climate change.
The purpose of this Local Government Toolkit is to identify cost saving actions, financial resources, and case studies to assist local governments with achieving GHG emission reductions. Read on to learn how your local jurisdiction can be part of the solution!
Did you know?
Nearly 30% of California cities have signed on to the U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement (CPA) to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 7% below 1990 levels by 2020?
Replacing one incandescent light bulb with a compact fluorescent light bulb can save $30 or more in electricity costs over the bulb's lifespan.
If all California cities retrofit just one 30,000 square foot municipal building by relamping 1,000 light fixtures from T12 to Super T8 fluorescent lighting, it would save a total of 48 million kilowatt hours of electricity, which translates into 19,200 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per year.
Highlights
A clearinghouse of tools to facilitate voluntary greenhouse gas emission reductions.
Cities and counties have unique influence and exclusive authority over significant greenhouse gas (GHG) emission sources. Local governments will help California meet its AB32 targets through Climate Action Planning.
California cities and counties can adopt a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 15% below today's levels by 2020.
AB32 is the state law that mandates California reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. AB32 also acknowledges that further GHG reductions will be required in the future.
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