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  • How Cities Can Promote Affordable Housing While Limiting Emissions

    Emi Do

    With new construction, come new greenhouse gas emissions. Without strong climate policies, these new homes could lock in 142.7 megatonnes of greenhouse gas emissions annually, according to research by the Federal Task Force for Housing and Climate. That’s equivalent to consuming an additional 330,000 barrels of oil per year. 

  • Almost Every US State Has a Climate Action Plan!

    Emi Do

    Over the past two months, over 100 cities, states, and Tribes have filed Priority Climate Action Plans (PCAPs). They outline “shovel-ready” actions that local governments can take to reduce climate pollution. What do these PCAPs mean for climate action in the US?

  • It’s Time for More Ambitious Renewable Energy Targets

    Alia Dharssi

    Wealthy countries must transition to 100% renewable energy generation in the power sector by 2030 and economy-wide by 2040. Municipalities and utilities are key.

  • Living Solutions: A Hybrid Hot Water Heater Installation Adventure

    SSG

    In this third installment of our Living Solutions series, one of our colleagues takes us on their hybrid water heater installation adventure. 

  • Guidance on Climate Modelling from the White House

    Jeremy Murphy

    The White House has issued a memo detailing how climate-economic modeling can improve in order to support more effective climate action decision-making.  Based on our experience conducting modeling for over 100 climate action plans across the Americas, we’ve identified the same areas of improvement and integrated them into SSG’s modeling tools.

  • How to Use the Greenhouse Gas Calculator for Municipalities

    SSG

    How can municipal staff coordinate emissions reductions across all departments and all operational decisions? The GHG Calculator can help ensure that your municipal budget and capital plan reflect your commitment to climate action.

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    Four Climate Action Trends to Watch in 2024

    weaveradmin

    Amid the disappointment that more wasn’t achieved at COP28 and a spate of extreme weather events at the outset of 2024, we don’t want to lose sight of areas where progress has been made. Below we share four positive trends that we’re keeping an eye on in 2024.

  • COP28 Takeaways for Cities

    Alia Dharssi

    The international community finally acknowledged the cause of climate change while cities gained prominence in COP negotiations and looked at cutting methane.

  • Montreal Commits to Climate Budget

    Alia Dharssi

    For the first time, Montreal’s municipal budget includes a carbon budget—a cumulative cap on Montreal’s emissions out to 2050. By requiring City Council and staff to consider climate change in all investment decisions, the budget has the potential to push climate action forward while reducing spending decisions that increase climate pollution.

  • We Developed a Step-by-Step Climate Action Guide With IDB

    SSG

    We worked with the Inter American Development Bank to develop Planning Climate Action in Cities and Region, a guide for local governments in Chile and beyond.