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GreenBiz Forum in SF – Feb 26-28

Framed by the 2013 State of Green Business report, the 2013 GreenBiz Forum brings together thought leaders and sustainability executives to define the trends, challenges and opportunities in sustainable business today. Gain insight. The information-packed Forum coincides with the release of GreenBiz.com’s “State of Green Business 2013,” the acclaimed annual status report on corporate environmental trends and progress. Understand the … Read more

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County creates new power authority

Santa Rosa – The Board of the Sonoma County Water Agency and the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today created a joint powers authority to oversee Sonoma Clean Power, a proposed local program to buy and generate electricity for residents and businesses.

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California’s historic climate dividend

On November 16th the California Public Utilities Commission announced its decision on how it will handle the revenue generated by auctions in the utility sector in compliance with AB 32 the state’s Global Warming Solutions Act. The decision supports using this revenue to shield utility ratepayers from electric rates which will increase due to the … Read more

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Businesses weighing in on Sonoma Clean Power

Retired banking executive Pat Kilkenny convened 45 Sonoma County business leaders at the offices of GHD engineering on October 24 to hear presentations on the economic advantages of Sonoma Clean Power.  Kilkenny invited the attendees to join Business for Sonoma Clean Power and to urge Sonoma County policy makers to create a local electricity provider … Read more

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Sonoma County Emissions Down in 2011

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Have Fallen 14% in Three Years Santa Rosa – Sonoma County greenhouse gas emissions totaled 3.8 million tons in 2011, according to a new report by the Climate Protection Campaign. This marks a reduction of 170,000 tons from the previous year and 600,000 tons from the county’s high mark in 2008. “We might actually … Read more

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Documentary highlights Sonoma County

New Video — Documentary filmmaker Rainie Ames came to Sonoma County at the beginning of October after searching nationwide for communities that are creating their own energy and climate future. She identified Sonoma County as the top spot. This is the best validation that we are achieving what we set out to do  when we founded … Read more

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Offset your carbon impact

A new tool on the Climate Protection Campaign website allows you to offset the carbon impact of your driving and flights.  A contribution based on your carbon emissions will go toward establishing policies that result in ongoing emission reductions. http://staging-theclimatecenter.org/carbon-calculator

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Business groups on both sides

Last week, Mary Nichols, Chair of the California Air Resources Board, told the California Manufacturers & Technology Association, Western States Petroleum Association, and the California Chamber of Commerce: “Join the many hundreds of businesses that are investing in the fight against climate change instead of fighting AB32.” They fought the original legislation for California greenhouse … Read more

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Congressional and Assembly Debates

Climate Protection Campaign’s Ann Hancock will be the moderator of candidate debates on Oct 3 in Novato.  The theme of the debates is ECONOMY – EQUITY – ENVIRONMENT. Candidates for California Assembly District 2: Michael Allen and Marc Levine Candidates for U.S. House of Representatives District 10: Jared Huffman and Dan Roberts WEDNESDAY OCT. 3, 2012 … Read more

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