After deciding against a ban on natural gas in new buildings nearly two years ago, the San Luis Obispo City Council is changing course—signaling its...
By JOSH FRIEDMAN The city of San Luis Obispo is again considering banning natural gas appliances in new homes and buildings. In 2019, the SLO City Council
City of San Luis Obispo receives 2020 Climate Protection Award
and last updated 2020-12-22 01:41:53-05
The City of San Luis Obispo is being awarded a 2020 Climate Protection Award for its community climate action accomplishments.
Local leaders recently developed the Clean Energy Choice Program for New Buildings, a program that encourages clean, efficient and cost-effective all-electric buildings.
City council members adopted the program in June as part of the city's plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035.
San Luis Obispo is committed to the Paris Climate Agreement with nearly 4,000 other U.S. cities, states, tribal nations businesses, universities, health care organizations, faith groups, and cultural institutions.
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14th Annual Climate Protection Awards Recognize Mayors for Climate Action
December 18, 2020 By Editor
Pittsburgh And West Hartford Mayors Win Top Honors
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2020 — Mayors across the United States are being recognized today for their local climate efforts as part of the
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th Annual Climate Protection Awards, an initiative sponsored by The U.S. Conference of Mayors and Walmart.
Pittsburgh Mayor William Peduto and West Hartford Mayor Shari Cantor have won top honors for 2020, joining 10 other mayoral awardees. The award program demonstrates how cities of all sizes are dealing with the effects of climate change and the impact mayors are having on protecting the environment for future generations.