by dev2 | Jun 30, 2023 | Local and Specifically Urban Organizations
Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC). In the state of Washington. www.mrsc.org On its website look for: “Climate Action Planning Resources”; “Greenhouse Gas Reduction Strategies For Local Governments”; “King County Climate Action Toolkit”; and “Local...
by dev2 | Jun 30, 2023 | Local and Specifically Urban Organizations
Minnesota Green Step Cities. www.greenstep.pca.state.mn.us MGSC is a voluntary challenge, assistance, and recognition program to help cities achieve their sustainability and quality of life goals. It promotes Best Practices in the following areas: buildings and...
by dev2 | Jun 30, 2023 | Local and Specifically Urban Organizations
Metropolitan Area Planning Council. www.mapc.org/our-work/expertise/climate/ MAPC serves cities and towns in the Greater Boston area. It is involved in helping communities to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and to prepare for the effects of climate change by...
by dev2 | Jun 30, 2023 | Local and Specifically Urban Organizations
Massachusetts Interfaith Power & Light. www.massipl.org MassIPL is a faith-based organization advocating increased energy efficiency and renewable energy use by religious organizations for their buildings. It has undertaken the installation of solar panels on...
by dev2 | Jun 30, 2023 | Local and Specifically Urban Organizations
www.mass.gov/orgs/green-communities-division A Mass. city or town must meet 5 criteria to become a Green Community: 1. As-of-right siting for renewable energy; 2. Expedited permitting for renewable energy; 3. A 20% energy reduction plan; 4. Purchase only...
by dev2 | Jun 30, 2023 | Local and Specifically Urban Organizations
Massachusetts Climate Action Network (MCAN). www.massclimateaction.org MCAN is a facilitator of municipal-level action. It works to empower local chapters by enhancing communication, promoting town-level projects, decreasing climate change-causing pollution, and...
