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Staff Report for a City of San Leandro City Council Resolution for Participation in the Institute for Local Government's Beacon Program
Staff Report
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution supporting the City of San Leandro's participation in the Beacon Program. The Beacon Program is an established program of the Institute for Local Government that recognizes cities and counties across California that take voluntary action to save energy, reduce emissions, and promote sustainability.
BACKGROUND
The Beacon Program is an established program of the Institute for Local Government,
the non-profit training and education affiliate of the League of California Cities, the California State Association of Counties and the California Special Districts Association.
The Beacon Program provides a framework for cities and counties to implement and share best practices that create healthier, more efficient, sustainable communities. The program honors voluntary efforts by cities and counties to save energy, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and adopt policies and programs that promote sustainability.
Beacon Program participants receive valuable support and encouragement from the Institute for Local Government and its non-profit and utility partners. The team helps local governments apply sustainability best practices and collect and organize data to advance participants' achievements within the program's five areas of accomplishment:
* Agency GHG Reductions
* Community GHG Reductions
* Agency Energy Savings
* Natural Gas Savings
* Sustainability Best Practices Activities
Within each area, the participant can earn Beacon Spotlight Awards based on the level of achievement. To win a full Beacon Award, participants are required to demonstrate achievements in all five areas.
In addition to award recognition, participants receive monthly communications about innovative practices and/or funding opportun...
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