Reducing Energy Use and Greenhouse Gases In Your

Community

Sacramento Valley Forum

October 27, 2010

Lindsay Buckley, Program Coordinator

Institute for Local Government

www.ca-ilg.org

About the Institute

Who:• Founded 1955• Research & Education Affiliate of the

League of California Cities and the California State Association of Counties

Mission:• Promoting Good Government at the

Local Level

www.ca-ilg.org

ILG Resources for Local Agencies and California Communities

www.ca-ilg.org

Climate Action Best Practice Areas

www.ca-ilg.org

• Landfills Owners

• Municipal Electric Utilities

• Commercial Recycling

How Does AB 32 Directly Impact Cities and Counties?

Legal Analyses of AB 32 & SB 375www.ca-ilg.org/pastwebinars

The Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative (SEEC) is a new alliance to help cities and counties reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save energy. SEEC is a collaboration between three statewide non-profit organizations and California’s four Investor Owned Utilities.

• Recognizes cities and counties that:– Reduce greenhouse gas

emissions– Save energy– Adopt policies and programs that

promote sustainability

• Silver, Gold and Platinum Beacon Awards to recognize and celebrate local agency achievements

The Beacon Award

Beacon Award Resources

• Guidelines for Participation and Recognition

• Frequently Asked Questions

• Sample Resolution Affirming Participation

• Online Application to Participate

www.ca-ilg.org/BeaconAward

www.ca-ilg.org

Institute for Local GovernmentCalifornia Climate Action Network

Lindsay Buckley

916-658-8202lbuckley@ca-ilg.org

www.ca-ilg.org/BeaconAwardwww.ca-ilg.org/ClimateChange