Title
Adopt a resolution authorizing the County of Monterey's participation in the Institute for Local Government's Beacon Program.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution authorizing the County of Monterey's participation in the Institute for Local Government's Beacon Program.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
On April 27, 2017, the Alternative Energy and Environment Committee recommended staff to bring a resolution to the Board of Supervisors authorizing the County's participation in the Beacon Program.
The Institute for Local Government's Beacon Program is a statewide program that provides support and recognition to California cities and counties that are working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, save energy, and adopt policies and programs that promote sustainability. The Institute for Local Government provides resources and technical support to assist participants in achieving their sustainability goals. Through partnerships within the Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative (SEEC), the Institute for Local Government helps participants obtain and record achievements in five areas of accomplishment:
1. Reducing agency greenhouse gas emissions
2. Reducing community greenhouse gas emissions
3. Electricity savings in agencies facilities
4. Natural gas savings in agency facilities
5. Sustainability best practices
* Energy Efficiency & Conservation
* Water & Wastewater Systems
* Green Building
* Waste Reduction & Recycling
* Climate-Friendly Purchasing
* Renewable Energy & Low-Carbon Fuels
* Efficient Transportation
* Land Use & Community Design
* Open Space & Offsetting Carbon Emission
* Promoting Community & Individual Action
Each year, the Beacon Program gives awards to local government participants for their achievements in sustainability. There are two types of Beacon Program awards; the Beacon Award and the Spotlight Award. To win a full Beacon Award, participants are required to demonstrate achievement in all f...
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