Building Code Electrification Policies Taking Root with Local Governments
By Chris Kuch, P.E. The road to sustainability now includes important electrification efforts as cities are using building codes to reduce natural…
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Path to Positive Communities Toolkit
Americans want to live in healthy and vibrant communities where their families can thrive. Good jobs, flourishing neighborhoods, a healthy environment, and…
Beacon Award Winners
The Institute for Local Government (ILG) is excited to recognize the 33 cities this year that earned Beacon Awards and Beacon Spotlight…
SoCalGas awards City of Corona with $44,000 in Incentive Funding
From left to right: Anthony Segura Senior Analyst, Western Riverside COG; Ana Aceves Local Govt Program Manager, SoCalGas; Aldo Amancio Sr. Account…
Public Safety Power Shutoffs: Impacts for Local Governments
The recent Public Safety Power Shut-Offs were intended to avert the risk of fire caused by electrical infrastructure but created other risks,…
2019 Summer CURRENTS
CURRENTS is the Local Government Commission’s free quarterly newsletter providing local elected officials and staff with current information on energy issues affecting…
American Attitudes on a Green New Deal
In June, ecoAmerica presented its research findings on American views on the Green New Deal in a webinar produced for the…
SoCalGas Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Planning Grant Program for 2019
SoCalGas is pleased to announce its Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Planning Grant Program for 2019! SoCalGas will award $100,000 in the form…
The Water-Energy Nexus: Reciprocal Benefits in California’s Quest for Conservation
“Whiskey’s for drinking, water’s for fighting over”, said Samuel Clemens. Although that has been true, it is also true that California has…
Highlights from the 10th Annual Statewide Energy Efficiency Forum
The Local Government Commission (LGC), in partnership with the Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative, hosted the 10th Annual Statewide Energy Efficiency Forum (SEEC…
