by dev2 | Jun 28, 2023 | Cities Around the World Leading by Example
West Hollywood CA. New buildings and major modifications must include either solar pv, solar thermal, or a vegetative roof. Larger buildings must have additional energy and water efficiency measures. “CEC Approves First Local Energy Efficiency Standards”....
by dev2 | Jun 28, 2023 | Cities Around the World Leading by Example
Washington DC. DC first published a sustainability plan in 2013. The plan aimed to reduce GHG emissions by 50% by 2032, and by 80% by 2050, compared with 2006’s baseline numbers. This plan was modified in 2018 to achieving a net-zero carbon footprint by 2050. See...
by dev2 | Jun 28, 2023 | Cities Around the World Leading by Example
Walnut Creek CA. Walnut Creek is one of the first cities anywhere to have all of its city-owned buildings powered by 100% green clean energy. www.cccclimateleaders.org See its Climate Action Plan at www.walnut-creek.org .
by dev2 | Jun 28, 2023 | Cities Around the World Leading by Example
Vinalhaven ME. Vinalhaven receives 100% clean energy from 3 1.5MW wind turbines. This provides all of the electricity needed on both Vinalhaven and North Haven islands. This power is cheaper than what residents previously received from diesel-fueled generators. ...
by dev2 | Jun 28, 2023 | Cities Around the World Leading by Example
Vienna, Austria. Vienna created its first climate plan in 1999. In 2018, it became one of Europe’s first cities to set out a strategy to identify and combat urban heat. “Cool Streets in Vienna”. www.euronews.com .
by dev2 | Jun 28, 2023 | Cities Around the World Leading by Example
Vancouver BC, Canada. Vancouver’s Greenest City Action Plan (GCAP) was adopted in 2011 as a comprehensive Climate Action Plan to support the city’s transformation to a low-carbon and thriving economy. Also, Vancouver’s Renewable City Strategy (RCS) is the City’s...
