Local Technical Assistance Toolkit: Lead by Example
Type
Policy Brief or Report
Year
2011
Level
City or Town
State(s)
All States
Policy Areas
Democracy & Governance, Economic Justice, Energy, Environment & Natural Resources, Public Spaces
This toolkit outlines how local governments can implement "lead by example" programs that reduce energy consumption and emissions, foster markets for sustainable products, encourage green building standards, and promote economic development. It provides a guide for developing facility and operations sustainability programs and highlights localities that have implemented successful sustainability policies.