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THE POWER OF THE EECBG
Column from Mayor Patrick Hays: Intellectual light bulbs have been turning on across America over the past year, thanks to the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program.
16 LEADING BY INNOVATION
A profile of mayors and other elected officials who are championing some of the most innovative green initiatives across the country—and reaping the benefits.
18 GREEN $CENE
In tough economic times, smart local governments across the U.S. are saving taxpayer dollars and creating jobs by expanding sustainability and energy programs—not scaling them back.
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INNOVATION IN NEW YORK CITY
How did the Empire State Building, one of New York’s most iconic buildings, play a key role in the development of a prototype for the innovative and sustainable retrofit process?
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BRACING FOR CLIMATE CHANGE
Local governments must develop climate adaptation strategies to cope with unavoidable climate change. Is your community prepared?
26 ON TARGET
Cities and counties are proving to the world that greenhouse gas reduction goals are achievable.
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10 KEYS TO SUSTAINABILITY PLANNING SUCCESS
Steps to develop a sustainability plan that details how to make your community greener, more equitable, and more prosperous.
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