Dozens of makes and models of electric vehicles were available for inspection and even a quick spin around the block on September 13 at “Drive Electric Day” at Coddingtown Mall in Santa Rosa. The event is part of the larger national “Drive Electric Week,” now in its 5th year, with events occurring all across the … Read more
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS WENT DOWN IN 2014 A Good Sign; Next Year Will Tell Us If This is a Trend to Count On FULL REPORT | DATA | TRANSPORTATION FACTORS AND METHODOLOGY The Climate Center just released its Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Report for Sonoma County for 2014. The report … Read more
White Paper on EV Status and Paths to Adoption This white paper on electric vehicles, produced by The Climate Center, describes Sonoma County’s status and progress in adopting electric vehicles (EVs). It also identifies the greatest opportunities to accelerate the transition to an electric-powered transportation system. Transportation accounts for well over half of the greenhouse gas (GHG) … Read more
California’s large utilities are aiming to add fees and make rooftop solar a bad deal for their customers. If you’d like to stand up and raise your voice in defense of solar energy, join the rally. Tell PG&E to stop blocking solar progress and start acting in the interest of the Californians it’s supposed to serve. Tell PG&E: “Don’t block … Read more
October 7 is International Walk and Roll to School Day. Join millions of kids across the globe who are choosing to forgo their carbon-powered ride for a cleaner, healthier commute. If you’re in Sonoma County, you can register here to participate. Keep in mind that the entire month of October is International Walk to School Month, so … Read more
The Climate Center, a nonprofit organization based in Sonoma County, seeks a talented team player that is a quick learner, easily relates to and enjoys mentoring young people, is excited about helping implement the ECO2school program in Sonoma County high schools, and is passionate about climate protection. The mission of The Climate Center is to … Read more
by Meghan Demeter | September 1, 2015 California has long been at the forefront of climate protection, and the state has been something of a testing ground for environmental and energy legislation. We’ve experienced both successes and failures, and can learn valuable lessons from both. The State has already allocated $1.4 billion in auction … Read more
by Amy Jolly | September 1, 2015 ECO2school, the Center for Climate Protection’s award-winning youth leadership program for high school students, is excited to begin a partnership with the Department of Health Services for their Safe Routes to School program. Funding is through CalTrans with Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality monies. Students in Sonoma County … Read more
Press Release, The Climate Center | August 31, 2015 The Climate Center released today a white paper assessing the status, progress, and benefits of electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Sonoma County. The paper also provides several recommendations to accelerate EV adoption as one of the best opportunities to reduce greenhouse (GHG) emissions from transportation. According … Read more
The recent ‘marriage’ of Solar Sonoma County (SSC) with The Climate Center (CCP) is, well, a match made in heaven. SSC has been responsible for a significant increase in installations of photovoltaic (PV) solar throughout the region. SSC has advocated on behalf of hundreds of homeowners and businesses by connecting them with qualified local vendors … Read more
