Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programs Come to El Cerrito

Energy efficiency and conservation is a great way to both save money and combat global climate change. For every kWh you save, you prevent about ½ pound of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere. Similarly, for every therm of natural gas you save, you reduce CO2 emissions by almost 12 pounds.

For these reasons, El Cerrito has applied for grants and has partnered with various groups to help make energy efficiency improvements in both our own facilities and in the community.

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Help El Cerrito Respond to Climate Change

Over the next year and a half, the City of El Cerrito will be putting out a series of surveys and holding meetings to get input on what the City can do to respond to the challenge of global warming. We want to hear more about how important such issues as environmental quality, global warming, energy efficiency and energy security, and greater access to transportation options are to you. We want to hear your vision for the City’s role in responding to climate change and figure out the best policies and programs that can make that vision happen.

The City’s Environmental Services Division will be using this input to develop a Climate Action and Resiliency Plan. Read more...

Get More Information on the Climate Action and Resiliency Planning Process If you want to get involved, attend meetings, or simply get more information on El Cerrito’s Climate Action Plan as it develops, please contact Maria Sanders in the Environmental Services Division at msanders@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us or at 510-215-4351.

The City’s Environmental Quality Committee is also considering several climate action and education projects as part of its work in 2010. These will be discussed at its next regular meeting at 7 PM on Feb. 9, 2010. Read more...

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