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ICLEI LEADS ON GREENHOUSE GAS ACCOUNTING
ICLEI is leading efforts to create common con- ventions for local governments to measure and re- port their greenhouse gas emissions. In May, we released an updated version of the Local Govern- ment Operations Protocol—the recognized national standard—and in late spring, we announced that a protocol for community-wide greenhouse gas emissions inventories is under development. By following these protocols, you’ll take the guesswork out of your inventory process, and your results will be more credible and easier to benchmark.
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City of Richmond, VA’s municipal operations greenhouse gas emissions inventory, completed Dec. 2009.
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CITIES AND COUNTIES PLAYING NICE
It’s no secret that countless actions to improve sustainability can be more effective with cooperation between counties and the cities within them. City-county cooperation can reduce duplication of efforts, save more money, and increase the impact of initiatives. Think joint policy creation, data management (for a greenhouse gas inventory or monitoring program impacts), and collaboration on federal funding applications. And just in case you’re skeptical, we’ll say it: Local governments really
can work well together!
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SOLID WASTE FACILITIES
During an ICLEI webinar in January 2010, Southeast local governments shared their approaches to overcoming challenges in city-county partnerships. You can listen to a recording of the webinar, view the slides, or read a tip sheet on city-county cooperation.
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icleiusa.org/cooperation A BOLD IDEA to SAVe MILLIonS
Perennially tighter municipal budgets beg for heroic cost-saving measures. Here’s a bold idea to slash costs without gutting services: Estab- lish a self-financing municipal energy office to take your energy efficiency initiatives to the next level and reap savings year after year. One full-time energy coordinator can inventory your government’s energy use—building by building, if necessary—identifying every possible cost- effective initiative, then draft and implement an energy plan and track progress. Ann Arbor, MI, created an energy office and
a decade later boasts more than $5 million in energy savings. As energy prices rise, energy offices could prove even more indispensable. If this sounds compelling, learn how ICLEI can help you launch an energy office.
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SMALL CoMMUnItIeS, BIG AMBITIONS
UNLEASH THE POWER OF GREEN BUILDING CODES
You can make a tall case for using building codes to drive key energy and greenhouse gas reduction goals. Building energy codes have long been recognized as among the most cost-effective means to achieve significant gains in building energy efficiency–up to 50 percent–and they’re getting even more attention lately. X XIn March 2010, key stakeholder organizations, including the International Code Council, launched the International Green Construction Code (IGCC), a comprehensive model green building code that establishes new stan- dards and a regulatory framework for the construction of high-performance commercial buildings. X XIn February, the NYC Green Codes Task Force released a report to city officials with 111 recommendations, many of them cutting-edge, to amend and update existing building codes. The 111 recommendations—ranging from “minimize air leakage through building exteriors” to “reduce summer heat with cool roofs”—serve as a mini-library of options for other local gov- ernment staff to pull from for their own code initiatives.
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A cool tip for small cities and towns: Don’t em- bark on climate protection efforts without devel- oping partnerships along the way. Partnerships can expand your manpower (using college in- terns to conduct your greenhouse gas emissions inventory), fund your planning process (via local foundations or corporations that share your vi- sion), amplify your outreach efforts (by collabo- rating with local nonprofits), or allow you to share resources (hiring a full-time energy manager shared with neighboring cities). Want more climate guidance geared to the
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unique challenges of cities and towns with less than 25,000 people? Browse ICLEI’s free Small Communities Toolkit, filled with tips, resources, and case studies from jurisdictions around the country. Just because you’re small, doesn’t mean you can’t be innovative or achieve aggressive emissions reduction goals.
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