Climate Change

Cities for Climate Change

On December 12, 2007 the APCD hosted a workshop for cities and municipalities.  The workshop provided information on tools available to determine greenhouse gas emissions and provide information on how to develop an action plan to reduce those emissions.  ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability presented information on on their tools, resources and membership. Presentations were also provided by the Community Environmental Council, PG&E and the APCD. The information, presentations and handouts from the workshop are available below. 

Workshop Agenda     

Presentations
ICLEI    Local Action
APCD    Climate Protection  Regulatory Overview
CEC       Energy Efficiency &Climate Change Mitigation      
APCD    GHG Emission Reduction Grant Program

ICLEI Information and Tools
      ICLEI Tools and Resources
      ICLEI Benefits
      ICLEI Frequently Asked Questions
      ICLEI  Membership form
      ICLEI Sample Resolution
      ICLEI  Website 

Inventory Examples
      Marin GHG Inventory
      Santa Rosa GHG Inventory
      Sonoma County GHG Inventory

Action Plan Example
      Marin GHG Reduction Plan

Local Activities

The San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) Board, at its November 16, 2005 meeting approved APCD staff’s proposal to take actions locally to address climate change.  Staff recommendation and proposed actions are outlined in a report entitled Options for Addressing Climate Change in San Luis Obispo County.

Many of the air pollution programs already in place throughout SLO County reduce ozone forming pollutants and toxic emission, but they also have ancillary benefits and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.  These programs include existing Rules and Regulations, Clean Fuels Programs, CEQA Mitigations Measures, Grants, Transportation Choices Program, Pollution Prevention Activities, and general Public Outreach.

The climate change action plan identifies seven particular actions that could be implemented to specifically address greenhouse gases (GHG) at the local level. These actions include:

-        Preparing a countywide inventory of GHG emissions;

-        Targeting a percentage of mitigation grant funds for GHG emission reductions;

-        Evaluating and quantifying the GHG reduction benefits from existing district programs;

-        Developing public education and outreach campaigns on climate change;

-        Encouraging and providing support for local governments to join the Cities for Climate Protection program;

-        Developing partnership with Cal Poly for addressing climate change; and

-        Joining the California Climate Registry and encouraging local industry participation.

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