Climate Action Planning
Project Description:
When embarking on this project in 2008, the SBCCOG recognized that while many of its member cities wanted to initiate climate action planning, they did not have the resources, budget, or staff to devote to such activities. With this in mind, the SBCCOG suggested a subregional approach to the management and coordination of inventorying local government emissions and climate action planning. As a result, the SBCCOG was able to work with member cities in a collaborative fashion to maximize resources, save city and data providers time, and maintain a consistent approach to the method, process, and resulting product.
To develop the inventories which are posted on this site, the SBCCOG worked collaboratively with member cities assisting staff with the collection and aggregation of data. ICLEI's Clean Air Climate Protection (CACP) software was used to quantify emissions. Data was entered into CACP by city staff and SBCCOG staff subsequently produced the municipal reports.
Currently, the SBCCOG is working with cities to develop their community inventories. Completion is expected the first part of 2011.
Questions regarding this project should be directed to Jeremy Hyde jeremy.hyde@southbaycities.org or 310-371-7222.
Acknowledgements:
The creation of the municipal and community inventory reports would not have been possible if not for the direction and leadership of the South Bay Cities Council of Governments Board and the funding from member cities Carson, El Segundo, Gardena, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Inglewood, Lawndale, Lomita, Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, and Torrance. Also special thanks to ICLEI--Local Governments for Sustainability for their guidance and technical advice. Producing these documents was a collaborative effort. Data and support was provided by a number of agencies including: Southern California Edison (SCE), The Southern California Gas Company (SCG), Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and South Coast Air Quality District (AQMD).