A Climate Action Plan (CAP) is a description of actions—policies, programs, and cost-effective projects a city can take to meet its Greenhouse Gas emissions target. It may include measures or actions a city has already completed as well as proposed measures a city plans to implement in the future to reduce its carbon footprint. By taking a proactive approach to planning, cities can lower their greenhouse gas emissions, reduce their energy costs, protect air quality and public health and improve the economy and environment.
Potential areas to be considered could include: Lighting, Buildings, Water, Waste, Fleet, and Procurement. Measures could include: retrofitting existing municipal buildings (e.g. lighting, insulation, HVAC systems), downsizing vehicle fleet or purchasing only high fuel efficiency vehicles, changing purchasing policies to reflect higher energy efficiency standards.
Elements of a Climate Action Plan include:
The SBESC is a resource for cities in the South Bay to be able to jointly address quality of life issues including the environment. SBESC can assist with the following:
ICLEI Members
The following South Bay Cities have made a commitment to sustainable development, and they are members of I.C.L.E.I. - Local Governments for Sustainability:
Carson
El Segundo
Gardena
Hawthorne
Hermosa Beach
Inglewood
Lawndale
Lomita
Manhattan Beach
Palos Verdes Estates
Rancho Palos Verdes
Redondo Beach
Rolling Hills
Rolling Hills Estates
Torrance