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When One Plus One Equals Negative Three: A Collaborative Approach to Community Energy Reduction

Posted on May 22nd, 2013 by Ivy Cada

  At our first meeting this year, my fellow City Council and I passed the Energy Action Plan, a strategy that identifies specific goals and[...]
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Fontana’s Energy and Sustainability Challenges and Accomplishments

Posted on May 7th, 2013 by Ivy Cada

The City of Fontana is a modern city benefiting from rapid growth while preserving its hometown atmosphere.  The City is unified by a strong sense[...]
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The City of South San Francisco’s Sustainability Efforts – Progress & Accomplishments

Posted on April 25th, 2013 by Pedro Gonazalez

South San Francisco, California “The Industrial City” is strategically located on 9.63 square miles facing the San Francisco Bay and eight miles south of downtown[...]
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Westminster’s Effort to Become Green

Posted on April 11th, 2013 by Ivy Cada

Energy management has been a high priority for the City of Westminster. Both the City Council and Staff are always striving towards an energy efficient[...]
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City of Newport Beach – Energy & Sustainability Efforts

Posted on April 9th, 2013 by Ivy Cada

  The City of Newport Beach has long-recognized the importance of promoting energy conservation and implementing energy-saving measures and has taken a number of critical[...]
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Miami Beach City’s Energy & Sustainability Challenges & Accomplishments

Posted on April 2nd, 2013 by Ivy Cada

The City of Miami Beach strives to be a leader in energy conservation and sustainable strategies.  While we hope all of our residents, businesses and[...]
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Pleasanton City’s Energy and Sustainability Strategies

Posted on March 21st, 2013 by Ivy Cada

  The City of Pleasanton strives to be the greenest city in the state, and it also has one of the most comprehensive climate action[...]
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Ventura City’s Energy & Sustainability Challenges & Accomplishment

Posted on January 15th, 2013 by Ivy Cada

What is the City’s Energy and Sustainability Strategy? The Ventura community has long maintained a strong environmental ethic. Whether it’s conserving our hills and open[...]
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A Bright Future for the City of Irvine: Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Accomplishments

Posted on December 12th, 2012 by Ivy Cada

The City of Irvine, a master-planned community, is a leader in environmental stewardship and sustainability, integrating resource-efficient measures into municipal operations and community programs. Foundation[...]
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Gaithersburg City’s Energy & Sustainability Challenges & Accomplishment

Posted on December 11th, 2012 by Ivy Cada

The City of Gaithersburg, Maryland has taken a leadership position and maintained a strong commitment to sustainability and the environment.   We define sustainability as meeting[...]
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Orlando City’s Energy & Sustainability Challenges & Accomplishment

Posted on December 10th, 2012 by Ivy Cada

Orlando is known world-wide as the number one tourist destination, hosting more than 50 million visitors a year, but while visitors primarily come to enjoy[...]
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Sandy Spring’s Energy and Sustainability Challenges and Accomplishments

Posted on November 5th, 2012 by Ivy Cada

Incorporated in December 2005, Sandy Springs is one of the State of Georgia’s newest cities. Efforts to incorporate the City began in 1966 in response[...]
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Hallandale Beach’s Energy and Sustainability Challenges and Accomplishments

Posted on October 25th, 2012 by Ivy Cada

Hallandale Beach City Leaders were quick to recognize that investing in energy and water conservation will generate dividends for today’s taxpayers and establish a foundation[...]
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Why Everyone Should Care About the Texas Electricity Situation

Posted on October 22nd, 2012 by Holbert Janson

The continental United States is roughly split into three electric grids.  One provides electricity to the eastern half of the country and one serves the[...]
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ecoCoppell Sets Environmental Example

Posted on October 8th, 2012 by Ivy Cada

The City of Coppell’s ecoCoppell program introduces engaging activities and practices that have become second-nature to employees and residents alike. With the population doubling since[...]
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Conservation & Sustainability in Oro Valley, AZ

Posted on October 4th, 2012 by Ivy Cada

There’s a lot of talk out there about “going green,” and as elected officials, there’s an expectation that we will lead the charge toward conservation[...]