Community Choice: The Most Powerful Way for Communities to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Ann Hancock Center for Climate Protection
Sonoma County Community Climate Action Plan
Community Choice – More GHG than all other measures combined
A Hybrid Approach CC CustomerIOU What is Community Choice?
Bill looks the same
Greener power, lower GHGs Lower rates Local economic boost ($6M) More choice & competition Access to policy-makers (voice) Innovation platform Why is CC so powerful?
Community Choice – Innovation platform
Collaboration & Universal Support Government CommunityBusiness
Local leadership – a crucial piece
Community support also crucial
We did it - together!
Impact of Sonoma Clean Power on CA
Accelerating CC Activity Statewide Alameda Contra Costa Humboldt Los Angeles Monterey Napa San Benito San Luis Obispo San Mateo Santa Barbara Santa Clara Santa Cruz San Diego Solano Yolo
We have to stay vigilant.
Comparing models Example: City of Los Altos
Who are we? How do we see ourselves?
You are the one.
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