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Type Fact Sheet or Infographic

Year 2019

Level City or Town, State, National

State(s) All States

Source People's Action

Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources

A 100% Just Energy Economy must go beyond simply replacing fossil fuels; in order to be 100% Just, it must include other key elements, such as renewable fuels, an end to sacrifice zones, and good green jobs targeted to the communities that have survived decades of divestment. This...

Green Zones

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2019

Level City or Town, County

State(s) All States

Source Sustainable Development Code

Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Health, Housing, Public Spaces

Green zones are special districts created by a local government to drive sustainable economic development, reduce pollution, and promote healthy lifestyles. This memo recommends granting priority permits for green zones and encouraging community involvement in their development. It...

The Net Economic Impact of California's Major Climate Programs in the Inland Empire

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2017

Level County

State(s) California

Source U.C. Berkeley Center for Labor Research and Education

Policy Areas Economic Justice, Civil Rights, Environment & Natural Resources, Energy

This report provides a quantitative assessment of the economic impact of four import climate change policies in California's Inland Empire counties: cap and trade, the renewables portfolio standards, distributed solar programs, and investor-owned utility. In general, they find that...

Stabilizing Customer Rates in Exclusive Franchise Wast and Recycling Systems

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2019

Level City or Town, County

State(s) California

Source Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy

Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources

This report evaluates LA County's waste and recycling systems highlight how localities can keep costs down while maintaining quality and equitable service. The report finds exclusive franchise systems provide the county to the best deal....

Energy Savings Performance Contracting

Type Fact Sheet or Infographic

Year 2011

Level City or Town

State(s) All States, Wyoming

Source U.S. Department Of Energy

Policy Areas Energy, Community Development, Public Spaces, Environment & Natural Resources

U.S. Department of Energy fact sheet guide to Energy Savings Performance Contracting for governments....

Local Technical Assistance Toolkit: Lead by Example

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2011

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy

Policy Areas Energy, Public Spaces, Environment & Natural Resources, Economic Justice, Democracy & Governance

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...

Energizing Prosperity: Renewable Energy and Re-Industrialization

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2008

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source Economic Policy Institute

Policy Areas Economic Justice, Civil Rights, Democracy & Governance, Environment & Natural Resources, Energy

This report evaluates in detail the renewable energy laws of Nevada and Michigan, discusses the progress made, missed opportunities, and bad implementation. It also discusses the threats that climate change and de-industrialization as an economic development pose against energy security...

The Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns (G3) Approach

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2023

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source Environmental Protection Agency

Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Finance & Procurement, Public Spaces

The Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns (G3) Initiative provides support to communities in urbanized watersheds looking to reduce stormwater runoff using green infrastructure. This brief outlines how communities can incorporate green technology into roadway and utility upgrades....

Los Angeles City Construction Careers and Local Hiring Policy

Type Ordinance or Resolution

Year 2008

Level City or Town

State(s) California

Source Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy

Policy Areas Economic Justice, Civil Rights, Democracy & Governance, Environment & Natural Resources, Community Development, Public Spaces, Finance & Procurement

The Construction Careers and Project Stabilization Policy establishes a local hiring program and project labor agreement terms that would be applied to all Board-approved projects that meet certain thresholds.The key goals of the Policy are to ensure that (1) CRA/LA-created job opportunities...

Diversity in California's Clean Energy Workforce: Access to Jobs for Disadvantaged Workers in Renewable Energy Construction

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2017

Level County

State(s) California

Source U.C. Berkeley Center for Labor Research and Education

Policy Areas Economic Justice, Civil Rights, Environment & Natural Resources, Energy

This report evaluates the degree to which underrepresented and disadvantaged workers have gained access to career-track jobs in the construction of renewable energy power plants through California's energy programs....

Pathways to 100: An Energy Supply Transformation Primer for U.S. Cities

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2017

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source Meister Consultants Group

Policy Areas Energy, Democracy & Governance, Environment & Natural Resources

Pathways to 100 provides a high-level map of pathways for municipalities seeking to transform their energy supply, outlining strategies for both municipal operations and for all energy users within municipal limits. The document is organized around a three-step process that cities...

High-Road Workforce Guide for City Climate Action

Type Roadmap

Year 2021

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source Inclusive Economics

Policy Areas Economic Justice

Implementing climate policy has the potential to promote high-road workforce development (HRWD) that increase economic opportunity for low-income communities. At the same time, HRWD can facilitate the successful implementation of climate plans and broaden community support for climate...

Solar Power in Your Community

Type Ordinance or Resolution

Year 2022

Level City or Town, County

State(s) All States

Source U.S. Department of Energy

Policy Areas Energy, Environment & Natural Resources

This report examines how local governments can promote solar energy development and usage. Recommended strategies include organizing local solar efforts, making solar infrastructure more affordable and accessible, developing workforce training programs, and facilitating the installment...

Good Jobs in a Clean Energy Economy Through The Clean Power Plan

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2016

Level City or Town, State

State(s) California, New York, Oregon

Source Partnership for Working Families

Policy Areas Economic Justice, Environment & Natural Resources, Community Development, Energy

This toolkit discusses strategies that deliver high quality jobs with career pathways accessible to workers in low-income communities and communities of color. As the primary implementers of the Clean Power Plan (CPP), state governments play a critical role in ensuring that the expansion...

Chicago Southland's Green TIME Zone

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2010

Level City or Town

State(s) Illinois

Source Center for Neighborhood Technology

Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Energy

This report describes a redevelopment strategy in the Chicago's southern suburbs which centers transit-oriented development, intermodal cargo-oriented development, and green manufacturing. It highlights initiatives that promote housing-focused zoning reform, investment in rail infrastructure,...

Integrating Valuation Methods to Recognize Green Infrastructure's Multiple Benefits

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2010

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source Center for Neighborhood Technology

Policy Areas Energy, Environment & Natural Resources

This report outlines the environmental and economic benefits associated with different types of green infrastructure, including urban forests, permeable pavement, water harvesting technology, green roofs, and infiltration practices like rain gardens, bioswales, and constructed wetlands....

Sustainable Economy

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2022

Level City or Town

State(s) Ohio

Source Policy Matters Ohio

Policy Areas Energy

By investing to upgrade our grid, make our manufacturing sector leaner and greener, build a 21st century transportation system, and weatherize homes, we can create good jobs, promote home-grown clean energy, save money, stabilize our economy, and improve our environment....

State-Based Policies to Build a Cleaner, Safer, and More Equitable Economy

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2020

Level State

State(s) All States

Source BlueGreen Alliance

Policy Areas Economic Justice, Environment & Natural Resources

Decisionmakers across the country are putting forward policies to fight climate that is critical to creating a healthier, more resilient future. As climate change’s impact on both the United States and the world continues to grow, policies must be made to build a cleaner, safer, and...

Upskill/Backfill Strategies: Advancing Incumbent Workers and Opening Opportunities for Job Seekers

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2014

Level National

State(s) All States

Source Corporation for a Skilled Workforce

Policy Areas Education

Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) High Growth and Emerging Industry Sectors grant program from 2009 to 2013, the U.S. Department of Labor funded 152 grantees across the country to train unemployed and dislocated workers in emerging and growing sectors...

District of Columbia Green Building Act of 2006

Type Ordinance or Resolution

Year 2006

Level City or Town

State(s) District of Columbia

Source District of Columbia City Council

Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources

This act establishes energy efficient and environmentally sustainable building standards for new construction and an incentives program to promote sustainable building practices across the city. Incentives include expedited document review, grants to offset costs related to sustainable...

City of Milwaukee Green Infrastructure Plan

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2019

Level City or Town

State(s) Wisconsin

Source City of Milwaukee

Policy Areas Economic Justice, Environment & Natural Resources, Finance & Procurement, Public Spaces

By 2030, Milwaukee will add approximately 36 million gallons of stormwater storage by implementing green infrastructure constructed by an inclusive workforce that is representative of the City's Diversity. This report outlines successful green infrastructure implementation practices,...

New York Environmental Legislation and Regulations in 2010

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2014

Level State

State(s) New York

Source New York Law Journal

Policy Areas Democracy & Governance, Environment & Natural Resources, Energy

This annual survey describes new environmental laws that were signed into law in 2010 in New York, as well as two executive orders issued by Governor David A. Paterson and important new regulations from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation concerning endangered...

Yahara Solar Project Partnership with Alliant Energy

Type Article

Year 2020

Level City or Town, County

State(s) Wisconsin

Source Dane County

Policy Areas Democracy & Governance, Energy, Environment & Natural Resources

This press release highlights how the development of the Yahara Solar Project helped Dane County achieve its goal of transitioning all municipal buildings to 100% renewable energy. It outlines the county's collaboration with Alliant Energy to establish the project, which will earn...

Workforce Policy for a Just Transition

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2022

Level City or Town, County, State

State(s) All States

Source Roosevelt Institute

Policy Areas Economic Justice, Energy, Environment & Natural Resources

The transition to a green economy requires implementing workforce development policies that prioritizes workers' interests over those of fossil fuel companies. This report discusses how workforce development policies can mediate labor disruptions, increase worker power and reduce...

Maximizing Value: A Policy Blueprint to Help Communities Leverage Green Investments

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2011

Level City or Town

State(s) Ohio

Source Policy Matters Ohio

Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Economic Justice, Energy

Clean energy policies can create jobs, support local business in green markets, and ensure residents have access to jobs created. This brief guides local governments on how to make the most out of green investments. After reviewing the City of Oberlin's energy use and emissions, several...

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