A Guide to Sustainable Development
Foster State, Regional and Local Coordination.
No development occurs in a vacuum. Local governments must be empowered to plan well, and expedite infill approaches, as long as development fits into greater context.
Best Practice Examples
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Calfornia's Weatherization Assistance Program --
In 2009, the State of California was awarded nearly $412 million in weatherization funding and energy efficiency grants as part of the federal Recovery Act. Click here to read a brief article on the program or find detailed information at the U.S. Department of Energy.