Summer 2010

 

Beacon Award: Local Leadership Toward Solving Climate Change

The Institute for Local Government’s California Climate Action Network (CCAN) is pleased to announce an exciting new program the Beacon Award: Local Leadership Toward Solving Climate Change. Set to debut in summer 2010, the Beacon Award recognizes and celebrates cities and counties that:

• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy use;
• Adopt policies and programs to address climate change; and
• Promote sustainability.

Cities and counties will be honored with Silver, Gold and Platinum Beacon Awards for achieving specified measurable reductions in GHG emissions and energy savings in agency facilities and the community. Once an agency is accepted into the program it will work toward meeting the greenhouse gas-related and energy-saving goals. When one award level is achieved, the agency may continue efforts to reach the next award level. Periodic reporting to demonstrate progress is requested, and interim accomplishments will be recognized and celebrated.

How the Beacon Award Benefits Cities and Counties

Participating in the Beacon Award provides local agencies with positive recognition for saving energy, conserving resources, promoting sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It lets them shine a bright light on their accomplishments for their residents, colleagues and others.

Participating in the Beacon Award Program

Applications to participate in the Beacon Award program will be available in late summer 2010. ILG looks forward to welcoming cities and counties to this exciting new program. Get more information on the application process or sign up to receive a notice once the program is launched.

The Institute for Local Government is the non-profit research affiliate of the League of California Cities and the California State Association.  Get more information about the Institute’s program.  Get information about the Institute’s California Climate Action Network.

The Beacon Award program is funded by California utility ratepayers and administered by Pacific Gas & Electric Company, San Diego Gas & Electric Company, Southern California Edison and Southern California Gas Company under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission.