Contra Costa County Climate Leaders Program

05/29/2026

A new way to think about how we use lighting! How can this be beneficial for your city?

Discover the technology and considerations behind how cities can turn existing streetlight networks into secure, interoperable, and future‑proof infrastructure in the second episode of Cities Thriving on Lighting.

05/28/2026

Watch this great panel discussion!
Can AI really be used for infrastructure management? As cities face growing pressure to reduce energy use, manage water scarcity, and operate complex infrastructure with limited resources, many cities see AI as practical

Discover how AI-powered digital twins are transforming urban infrastructure and how these innovations can improve efficiency, resilience, and sustainability.

05/27/2026

Could your town benefit from a possible grant for technical assistance? If your community has a site or group of sites which are impacted by contamination or suspected contamination, EPA can provide targeted support for expert consulting!

T he U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Land Revitalization Technical Assistance Program is offering the opportunity for local communities to promote the revitalization of brownfield areas. If your community has a site or group of sites which are impacted by contamination or suspected contam...

05/26/2026

Should Danville and San Ramon support the ‘Make Polluter’s Pay’ superfund?

City of San Ramon - Government Town of Danville, CA

"Every flood repair, every emergency response, every infrastructure fix comes out of city budgets — money that could go elsewhere. There’s a commonsense fix, and it’s gaining ground ... the 'Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act'."

05/25/2026

How did Pinole’s gas station ban in April work out? Should other cities in Contra Costa County do the same?

City of Pinole

The city of Pinole is temporarily banning new gas stations in an effort to cut down gas emissions

05/23/2026

Local Energy Resources Network (LERN)!
is the California Climate & Energy Collaborative (CCEC) Monthly meetings to help local governments achieve their clean energy and climate goals.

Sharing tools, highlighting funding opportunities, and tangible resources!

Each meeting features a speaker, with space for peer interaction, and time for questions for sharing best practices! Local leaders working on climate and energy issues are encouraged to sign up!

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05/22/2026

3000+ Delegates | 90+ Speakers | 15 City Case Studies | 5 Days of Content. SmartCitiesWorld Summit is the premier global forum for city leaders, innovators, and partners driving the future of urban climate action, resilience, and digital transformation.

05/18/2026

Communities for Better Environment (cbe) has started a big push to raise awareness and protect environmental advocates in Sacramento. Keep up to date on important government policy and legislation here.

This month, CBE intensified its advocacy efforts in Sacramento, raising awareness for key policy initiatives that protect frontline environmental justice communities and champion the need for a managed decline beyond fossil fuels. Wilmington, Richmond, Southeast LA and East Oakland live on the front...

05/16/2026

tRump Continues to dismantle Climate Regulation and endanger human health and survival. Turning back the legal and scientific basis for American climate action since 2009, when the EPA responded to a Supreme Court ruling that yes, greenhouse gases were harming Americans.

The Trump administration has rescinded a legal opinion that has guided emissions controls in the U.S. since the Obama era, withdrawing the so-called endangerment finding of the Environmental Protection Agency.

05/15/2026

Cities along our shorelines may find a need to address legacy chemicals as the sea level rises.

Flooding from surging seas is likely to inundate thousands of U.S. hazardous sites in coming years as global temperatures rise.