LATE BREAKING NEWS! ICC EXTENDS ONLINE VOTING PERIOD THROUGH NOVEMBER 27
The Energy Efficient Codes Coalition urges supporters of energy efficiency to take advantage of this extended vote period to vote on extra measures you may have not had time to vote on in the initial window. Please refer to the EECC Voting Guides for our detailed recommendations on measures to support or oppose. Don’t delay – […]
EECC Provides Voting Recommendations for a More Energy-Efficient 2018 IECC
With over 700 different residential, commercial, and administrative proposals, we understand voting on the 2018 IECC may seem overwhelming, especially if it is your first time voting on building energy codes! Fortunately, the Energy Efficient Codes Coalition (EECC) has simplified the process by creating a comprehensive guide of all 180 proposals that impact energy efficiency and a fast-track […]
Travel scholarships available: ICC Final Comment Hearings
ICLEI USA is providing travel scholarships to local governments for the express intent of enabling qualified local government officials (GMVRs) to attend the ICC Final Comment Hearings in Kansas City, MO, October 19-25, 2016. While the travel scholarship is intended to partially cover expenses of the individual traveler, the expense reimbursement payment will be made […]
Montreal Protocol Announcement
On September 22, 2016, the White House called on fellow world leaders to support an ambitious amendment to the Montreal Protocol that will phasedown hydrofluorocarbon (HFCs) with the aim of avoiding 0.5oC of global warming by the end of the century. Because HFCs are one of the most potent greenhouse gases, any action to quickly […]
carbonn Climate Reporting Deadline
We need your help today to demonstrate the power of local climate action on the international stage. If you can share some highlights of your recent climate, energy or resilience efforts before tomorrow, Friday September 30th, they will be included in an annual report demonstrating our collective global impact, to be delivered at the upcoming UN climate meetings in […]
ClearPath – cCR, One-Click Reporting is Live!
Carbonn Climate Registry Reporting Just Got Easier: One-click Reporting from ClearPath is Available Today! Local governments around the world share their climate data in the carbonn Climate Registry (cCR) to build trust and demonstrate progress. More than 500 cities worldwide have committed to undertaking and reporting on a series of climate actions through the Compact […]
Compact of Mayors & GPC Workshop in Alameda County, California
Following the historic signing of the Paris Agreement to address climate change currently happening 2016 Climate Summit in Washington DC, action from all sectors, including local government is running strong. One of the signs of that action is the number of cities in the US and around the globe now participating in the Compact of […]
“On The ClearPath” Interview Series with Metro Washington Council of Governments
“On the ClearPath” Interview with Metro Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG) “On the ClearPath” interview series is an opportunity to highlight stories and experiences from ICLEI members as well as ClearPath users in an effort to bring greater awareness to the power of ClearPath. With hundreds of local governments actively leveraging the platform to […]
U.S. House Calls for Near-Zero GHG Emissions by 2050
November 30, U.S. Congressional Progressive Caucus introduced a House Resolution calling for near-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, generating 50% of the country’s electricity from renewable sources by 2030 and transitioning to 100% renewable energy by 2050.
Local Climate Leaders Circle Delegation Makes an Impact
ICLEI co-hosted a delegation of mayors and local officials called the Local Climate Leaders Circle for one week in Paris, and hardly a moment was lost. From panels to summits to bilateral meetings; with Senators, Cabinet officials, and mayors from around the world; in the “Blue Zone” to City Hall and everywhere in between – the Leaders Circle represented US local governments admirably, and the partners ICLEI, NLC, WWF, and USGBC could not be prouder. In the end, the US boasted the largest delegation of local officials of any of the almost 200 nations in Paris, and they made their voices heard.