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We as mayors need to continue to do the good work we’ve been doing. The progress we’ve made should not be taken as a sign to relax, but instead to redouble our efforts. All the science we’re seeing these days indicates that we have years – not decades – to get this planet on the right track – to begin to reverse the devastating impacts of climate change. So I want to challenge my fellow mayors – to continue to be bold; to pilot innovative new solutions; and to push our Federal counterparts to finally join us in this battle by passing meaningful climate protection legislation and bringing a strong and committed U.S. voice to the table in Copenhagen as delegates from around the world set the course for our environmental history

In the end, it will be crystal clear.

And nobody will forget that all this started because 1,000 courageous and broadminded mayors thought of the Earth as well as their neighborhood turf at the same time.

Greg Nickels
Mayor of Seattle
President, The United States Conference of Mayors

SB 375 required ARB to create the RTAC to recommend factors to be considered and methodologies to be used by ARB when setting targets. ARB appointed members to the Committee in January 2009. The Committee met monthly from February through September, including several additional semi-monthly meetings for a total of 14 meetings. It is comprised of a diverse group of 21 individuals representing affected stakeholders including MPOs; air districts; local governments; transportation agencies; homebuilders; environmental, planning, affordable housing and environmental justice organizations and members of the public. Appointed members are listed in Appendix A.

The Committee's specific charge is to prepare a report for ARB's consideration that recommends factors to be considered and methodologies to be used for regional target setting. Cal. Govt. Code § 65080(b)(2)(A)(i). In doing so, the Committee may consider relevant issues, including data needs, modeling techniques, growth forecasts, impacts of regional jobs-housing balance on interregional travel and greenhouse gas emissions, economic and demographic trends, the magnitude of greenhouse gas reduction benefits from a variety of land use and transportation strategies, and appropriate methods to describe regional targets and to monitor performance in attaining those targets. All information and correspondence associated with the Committee is publicly available on ARB's website at http://www.arb.ca.gov/cc/sb375/sb375.htm.

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In this report, McKinsey & Company offers a detailed analysis of the magnitude of the efficiency potential in non-transportation uses of energy, a thorough assessment of the barriers that impede the capture of greater efficiency, and an outline of the practical solutions available to unlock the potential.

The research shows that the U.S. economy has the potential to reduce annual non-transportation energy consumption by roughly 23 percent by 2020, eliminating more than $1.2 trillion in waste - well beyond the $520 billion upfront investment (not including program costs) that would be required. The reduction in energy use would also result in the abatement of 1.1 gigatons of greenhouse gas emissions annually - the equivalent of taking the entire U.S. fleet of passenger vehicles and light trucks off the roads.

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This report is part of a series of research studies into alternative energy and resource pathways for the global economy. In addition to disseminating original research findings, these studies are intended to contribute to policy dialog and public awareness about environment-economy linkages and sustainable growth. All opinions expressed here are those of the author and should not be attributed to their affiliated institutions.

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green economy_Energy Pathways_UCB_June 2009.pdf	6.4 MB

As a next step local clean energy employers and other expert advisors will help to define and shape the new programs that will aim to fill the biggest training and education gaps. The Workforce Investment Boards will issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to local education and workforce training entities to identify and fund the most qualified implementers of the new programs within the region.

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GreenJobsTrainingReportSETA andGoldenSierra.pdf	998.72 KB

Over the past decade, climate change has moved from a scientific theory to a reality. Governments and communities around the globe are moving quickly to cut greenhouse gas emissions, in hopes of warding off the most devastating impacts of a dramatically altered climate. In the United States, in the absence of strong federal action, local governments have been taking the lead on addressing climate change. Until now.

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green_cities_report.pdf	1.27 MB

The 20‐county Northern California area (Upstate California) is a significant producer of electricity from renewable resources. If it were a separate utility service area, subject to the state Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS), it would have already exceeded the requirements imposed by the 20 percent 2010 standard and the stricter, 33 percent 2020 standard imposed on November 17, 2008 by Executive Order S‐14‐08. As of 2006 the area generated an amount of electricity from renewable resources equivalent to 43 percent of area consumption.
With 43 percent of area electricity demand offset with generation from renewables, Upstate California far exceeds the 11.4 percent achieved for PG&E’s service area as a whole. However, current area generation from renewables is less than 25 percent of undeveloped potential. Development of 100 percent of Upstate California’s resources over the next 20 years would, even accounting for demand growth, lead to renewable electricity generation equal to 92 percent of area electricity demand. An aggressive program of renewable resource utilization would not only assist in meeting the statewide Renewables Portfolio Standard, but would also be a major driver of economic development in the north state.

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renewable_electricity_production_study.pdf	1.33 MB

In 2005, California's energy policymakers and regulators established energy efficiency (EE) as California's highest priority resource for meeting future needs in a clean, reliable, and low-cost manner.1 In 2006, the California legislature and governor positioned energy conservation and efficiency as the cornerstone of the state's Global Warming Solutions Act. The Act mandates a 2020 statewide limit on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to 1990 levels. Compliance will be nothing short of Herculean: California will have to reduce per capita energy usage in a manner that accommodates continued brisk population growth and protects the state's economy Stabilizing California's Demand from economic dislocations and recessionary pressures.

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Numerous everyday conservation, reuse and recycling practices are shared Citywide by virtually all departments.

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Increasing energy and commodity costs, legislative requirements and consumer demand for a more sustainable environment have all led to a substantial push for a greener economy. To better understand the implications for community colleges, the Centers of Excellence (COE) conducted a study of the energy efficiency sector and related occupations. The research objectives of this study were to:
• Estimate the current number and size of firms, as well as geographic concentration.
• Project future job growth over three years in energy efficiency occupations relevant to community colleges.
• Identify employer needs and challenges for hiring and training employees.
• Define skill sets and education requirements needed fo key occupations.
• Identify industry interest in accessing community college education and training programs.

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Energy Efficiency Occupations in the Greater Sacramento Region.pdf	530.82 KB

In 2008, the Centers of Excellence (COE) of the California Community Colleges Economic and Workforce Development Program launched a study of the green economy and green jobs in the state. Considering the emerging character of this field of study and the absence of one commonly accepted definition of the green economy and what industries it comprises, the COE decided to focus the first phase of the study on identifying green and clean tech industries. After establishing a set of criteria, the COE matched green industries with occupations and occupational groups that could provide new and/or evolving career opportunities. In addition, the COE compiled a list of community college programs currently in place to train for these occupations. The efforts resulted in a comprehensive crosswalk between green clusters, industries, occupations, and college programs. Although work on the crosswalk is ongoing, this Preview will provide its shortened draft version. The second phase of the green economy study is scheduled to begin in March 2009. It will focus on surveying employers to collect comprehensive quantitative and qualitative data on green industries and occupations as identified in the crosswalk.

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California was founded by pioneers driven by big dreams and unafraid to face difficult challenges. Like many of us, they came to California to create a better life for themselves and their families. While this legacy of the California dream continues today, many of us are concerned that the future will not be as bright as our children deserve. Next 10 is focused on innovation and the intersection between the economy, the environment, and quality of life issues. We create tools and provide information that foster a deeper understanding of the critical issues affecting our state. Through education and civic engagement, we hope Californians will become empowered to affect change.

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Next10_GII_2009.pdf	7.2 MB

With its numerous Renewable Energy systems, including the world’s largest private hydrogen fuel cell system, as well as the nation’s fi fth-largest solar array, Butte County produces more watts of renewable energy per capita than any other county in California, or the nation.

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Butte County- The Leader in Renewable Energy.pdf	5.95 MB

In recent years, numerous local governments in California have implemented Agreen@ building ordinances. These measures can increase energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and decrease other harmful environmental impacts. This document identifies the various approaches to green building ordinances that jurisdictions have taken and the most common features of the measures.

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California Green Building Ordinances.pdf	113.82 KB