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11-11-2022

Pittsburgh Orders First EV’s

Government Fleet The City of Pittsburgh, Pa., has ordered its first battery-electric vehicles as part of Mayor Bill Peduto’s initiative to achieve a fossil fuel-free fleet by 2030. Visit Resource …

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11-11-2022

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Fleet Management Case Study

Asset Works A public-facing goal to reduce the fleet size by 20%, Department of General Services needed to be completely transparent about the existing fleet size (which was only estimated …

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5-17-2022

Elements of a Complete Streets Policy

Smart Growth America For communities considering a Complete Streets policy, this resource serves as a model; for communities with an existing Complete Streets policy, this resource provides guidance on areas …

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5-7-2022

Energy Audit for a Small Municipality

Western Carolina University Western Carolina University helps a municipality conduct an energy audit for a local municipality whose energy costs are reaching budgetary concerns for maintaining current levels of service. …

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4-27-2022

City of Lancaster, PA Climate Action Plan

City of Lancaster Using the information learned during the community greenhouse gas inventory process, Lancaster developed a Climate Action Plan to address all aspects of the community’s emissions challenges and …

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4-27-2022

Example Report – Existing Energy Conditions | City of Bemidji

Great Plains institute Brief report detailing the existing climate conditions of Bemidji, MN, including graphic depictions of solar potential across the community. Visit Resource Website

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4-27-2022

City of Lancaster, PA Greenhouse Gas Inventory

City of Lancaster The local government of Lancaster has made greenhouse gas emissions tracking and reduction a priority, starting with the development of baseline emissions data through this Greenhouse Gas …

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4-27-2022

CONNECT Climate Plan & GHG Inventory

Congress of Neighboring Communities (CONNECT) A regional plan and resource that includes greenhouse gas inventories for each of its 30+ member governments, a collective emissions reduction goal, and a “menu …

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3-24-2022

The City of Chester Vision 2020 Climate Adaptation Planning Elements

Chester City Council An in-depth and actionable guide for Chester, PA’s strategy for climate resilience amidst its climate change projections. Visit Resource Website

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3-24-2022

A Whole-of-Government Approach: Embedding Disaster Resilience into Municipal Operations | IMCA

International City/Council Management Association Best practices from various communities approaching community resilience planning from a systems-thinking perspective. Visit Resource Website

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3-24-2022

Resilience Hubs – USDN

Urban Sustainability Directors Network Information on creating Resilience Hubs, community-based places to serve as safe resources during normal circumstances, during emergency weather events, and through disaster recovery efforts. Visit Resource …

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3-23-2022

Eco-D: An Ecodistrict in Detroit, MI

EcoDistricts A diverse multi-sector coalition of partners collaborated to create Eco-D, a backbone organization created to build on existing sustainable community development efforts in Detroit by supporting community leaders in …

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