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The document reports on the activities of the Stow Energy Working Group. It discusses their efforts to evaluate the feasibility of solar energy installations on town buildings, facilitate energy audits of town facilities, promote residential solar energy through an online survey and targeted initiative in the fall, and conduct an audit of residential energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in order to establish reduction targets. It also asks other groups about effectively partnering with local governments, experience with town-wide solar initiatives, and strategies for recruiting volunteers.
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This document summarizes a presentation on the Minneapolis Energy Pathways Study. It discusses four pathways to implement the city's energy vision: 1) an enhanced franchise agreement with utilities, 2) city-utility partnerships, 3) community choice aggregation, and 4) forming a municipal utility. Short-term legislative options proposed include authorizing agreements between the city and utilities to implement the climate action plan and establishing a clean energy partnership. Developing community choice aggregation and pursuing municipal utility formation are identified as longer-term options. The presentation recommends capturing shorter-term opportunities in the 2014 legislative session and continuing to develop community choice aggregation and municipal utility formation as longer-term alternatives.
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The document discusses programs and initiatives by the Massachusetts Green Communities Division to help municipalities transition to cleaner energy. It outlines grants for energy efficiency projects, solar installations, and hiring energy managers. Upcoming funding opportunities include grants for water/wastewater facilities and municipal light plants. The division also provides technical resources like model solar zoning regulations and an energy tracking tool to support municipalities' clean energy goals.
Advancing Civil Society Organisations and Networks coordination for contribut...
Advancing Civil Society Organisations and Networks coordination for contribut...ENVIRONMENTALALERTEA1
Prepared and presented By Racheal Nalule -Program officer,
Environmental Alert, during the 2nd Uganda Water and
Environment Week (UWEWK) Conference at WRI-MWE,
Entebbe (18th –22ndMarch, 2019)
The idea of strengthening CSOs and Networks coordination and reporting
mechanisms stemmed from the realization of the underlying key challenges
limiting sustainable access and utilization of renewable energy at both national
and sub-national levels. These include:
Weak coordination among CSOs and networks in the renewable energy sub-sector;
Inadequate capacity (both technical and financial) of CSOs and networks to effectively
engage in policy dialogue regarding sustainable and renewable energy development
at national, sub-national and local level is;
Absence of a strong civil society voice and convening power to ably hold government
and renewable energy industry players accountable for decisions and practices
towards sustainable and renewable energy delivery.
Limited access to policy and decision making space by the renewable energy CSOs
and networks to engage and contributeAdvancing Civil Society Organisations and Networks coordination for contribut...
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NCSP Community Solar
This document discusses community solar policies in the Southeast United States. It notes that utilities currently have sole authority for community solar programs, and that third-party competition would require additional legislation in most states. It outlines the community solar and solar policies of different states in the region. Key challenges include legalizing third-party involvement and determining fair rates and credits for solar energy exported to the grid. Potential solutions discussed include utility-sponsored programs, leveraging funding sources, and permitting third parties under certain conditions. Examples of positive community solar programs in North Carolina and South Carolina are provided.
Colorado Energy City Presentation
Info: www.hrcleantech.com -- PowerPoint slides on amending the Colorado Constitution to allow any unincorporated entity to incorporate as an energy city. Energy cities across Colorado can then offer energy products and services that align with their local economy. In Highlands Ranch, CO, the local energy service would be constructing a clean tech energy incubator to attract clean tech start-ups. Info: www.hrcleantech.com
Transition Northfield UW Fox
This document summarizes sustainability initiatives in Northfield, Minnesota. It discusses the city's engaged local government including an Environmental Quality Commission and task forces on non-motorized transportation and energy. It also mentions local sustainability organizations and the work of Carleton College and St. Olaf College to promote sustainability on their campuses and in the community. The document analyzes Northfield's participation in programs like Minnesota Green Step Cities and EPA's Community Climate Change Initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It provides an overview of transportation, local food, and energy efficiency options in Northfield to engage residents in sustainability.
Climate Protection and Energy in Local Government in Israel
The document discusses sustainability, climate protection, and energy initiatives in local governments in Israel. It outlines how local policies have surpassed national policies on these issues. It also describes several programs and initiatives that have promoted sustainability at the local level, including capacity building projects, commitments by cities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and the development of master plans for sustainable development by many regional authorities. Overall, the document demonstrates that Israeli local governments have progressed from reactive approaches to proactively addressing sustainability through planning, projects, and partnerships.
Green needham mma
Municipal energy efficiency projects save taxpayer dollars while engaging the community in sustainability efforts. A collaborative approach between the town government, local organizations, businesses, and residents can strengthen partnerships, increase understanding, and drive greater demand for energy efficiency through coordinated outreach and social norms. Challenges include managing expectations across diverse groups and maintaining effective communications, but data sharing and ensuring benefits are felt community-wide can help overcome barriers to progress.
Ellensburg Community Solar Park
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Solar in Small Communities: Challenges & Opportunities
Produced by The Solar Foundation with support from the U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Solar Outreach Partnership
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Zipcar is a car sharing service that aims to have more members than private car owners in major cities. It allows users to reserve vehicles by the hour or day with gas, insurance, and 180 miles per day included. Zipcar has over a million members worldwide who can access over 11,000 vehicles across the US, Canada, Spain and UK. In Massachusetts specifically, Zipcar has a presence in 14 cities and 50 colleges and universities with over 1,000 vehicles across 792 locations. UMass Lowell has over 200 Zipcar members on campus and is one of three colleges in the state to offer an electric vehicle, with students only needing to be 18 years old to apply.
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5) Halogens like chlorine and bromine from plastics like PVC which are linked to dioxins when manufactured or burned.
6) GMOs and pesticides from agriculture due to health and environmental concerns.
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