The Institute for Local Government’s California Climate Action Network (CCAN) announced a new recognition program: the Beacon Award: Local Leadership Toward Solving Climate Change. The Beacon Award recognizes and celebrates California cities and counties that:
• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save energy;
• Adopt policies and programs to address climate change; and
• Promote sustainability.
Participating in the voluntary Beacon Award program provides local agencies and their leaders with positive recognition for saving energy, conserving resources, promoting sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Award showcases local accomplishments for their residents, colleagues and others.
The Institute invites cities and counties to participate in the Beacon Award program and work toward achieving the silver, gold and platinum Beacon Award levels. There is no deadline to apply; applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Details about the program, guidelines for participation and recognition, and an online application are available at www.ca-ilg.org/BeaconAward.