Local Government Toolkit Climate Action Planning Guidance and Tools The Local Government Toolkit is an online resource to help cities and counties save money and protect the climate. It contains tools and step-by-step guidance for local governments developing climate action plans. Included in the toolkit are: • GHG inventory protocols and links to tools for developing climate action plans. • Cost saving actions, sample ordinances, and policies. • Reporting systems to monitor and track progress. • Recognition and award programs to distinguish leaders.
STEP 1 Inventory GHG Emissions STEP 6 Recognize Achievement
STEP 5 Monitor and Track Progress
Climate Action Planning
STEP 2 Adopt a Target
STEP 3 Develop a Climate Action Plan
STEP 4 Implement Policies
Sustainable Communities Research
Find $$ for Sustainable Projects
To help achieve sustainable communities, ARB is focusing research efforts on the built environment and strategies to help California reduce its greenhouse gases and air pollution, while helping cities adapt to the impacts of climate change. To learn more visit: www.arb.ca.gov/research/sustainable/sustainable.htm • Land Use and Transportation Planning • Green Building • Cool Communities
Recently Released Tools • VMT Impact Tool – Estimates changes in vehicle miles traveled (VMT) due to changes to 8 policy-relevant land use and transportation system variables that are unique to each city, county, and MPO in California. • Land Use and Residential Energy Tool – Estimates the residential energy use and GHG emissions associated with future development based on planned land use scenarios.
SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION
For more tools, resources and case studies on local government climate action, visit: CoolCalifornia.org