Toolkit for Cities

If your town, city, or county is looking for help in determining how to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, here are several resources that will provide technical assistance, training, publications, and information on grants to help offset the costs of introducing more environmentally friendly city operations.

ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability, ICLEI-US Cities for Climate Protection Campaign

ICLEI is the place to start. It engages local governments in developing and implementing policies and programs to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming. These activities also save money, improve local air quality, and increase the livability of communities. To date (January 2005), 154 local governments are taking actions to reach their greenhouse gas emission reduction goals through ICLEI-US Cities for Climate Protection Campaign. http://www.iclei.org/us/ccp/

Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) Tri-Valley Clean Air Plan - Voluntary Measures

A well organized description of resources in the areas of technology, transportation, land use, and public education that are available in the Tri-Valley area (Dublin, Livermore and Pleasanton, California) and the San Francisco Bay Area for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
http://www.lavta.org/cleanair/cappage3.html

Local Government Commission

A non-profit organization working to build livable communities - funding opportunities and other resources. Primarily directed to cities in California
http://www.lgc.org/freepub/energy/funding.html

U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Emissions Tools for Cities and Counties - You'll find useful resources for estimating the emissions benefits of alternative fuels.
http://www.eere.energy.gov/afdc/resources/emissions.html