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GWP still proposes 93-101 MW of NEW GAS investments for the Grayson Repower.
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Action Alert! Support the Verdugo Wash Project

Your support is needed for the Verdugo Wash Project! Call in to support at Council next Tuesday AND take the survey to give your input.

Proposed Scholl Biogas Plant – FAQ

FAQ re GWP’s Proposal for the Scholl Biogas Plant

Comment Letter RE: Grayson Repowering PR-DEIR

Members of the Glendale Environmental Coalition Steering Committee have submitted comments on the PR-DEIR for the Grayson Repowering Project.

Glendale Clean Energy Programs Update – September, 2021

The September Memo Update on Glendale’s Clean Energy Programs is out! Read on to see how the various projects are progressing.

Setbacks Take A Step Forward

Last Thursday, Governor Newsom announced CalGem’s draft rule requiring new oil and gas well drilling to have 3,200ft (~1km) setbacks from homes, schools, community centers and other sensitive receptors.

No New Gas at Grayson AGAIN

The Grayson Repowering Project is back in new form, with investments in 93 MW–101 MW of new or refurbished gas-burning equipment proposed as part of the project. Join your community to advocate for clean energy solutions and say no to new gas at Grayson, again.

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“Climate change is the single biggest thing that humans have ever done on this planet. The one thing that needs to be bigger is our movement to stop it.”

—Bill McKibben

Action Alert! Support the Verdugo Wash Project

Your support is needed for the Verdugo Wash Project! Call in to support at Council next Tuesday AND take the survey to give your input.

City Council Watch – December 7, 2021

This week at City Council: Participation in the California Arrearage Payment Program (CAPP) and California Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program (CWWAPP}; Consideration of Interim Urgency Ordinance Regarding Senate Bill 9 Housing Development and Lot Split Projects and Senate Bill 478 Floor Area Ratio Standards; Emergency ordinance extension of ordinance prohibiting issuance of entitlements and/or permits for hotels; Update on the Transit Electrification Study

Commission Watch – Sustainability Commission – December 2, 2021

This week at the Sustainability Commission: En-Roads Climate Change Solutions Simulator, Sustainability Commission Work Plan, Earth Day Planning Update, Climate Action Plan Update

GEC Outreach Educational Series: Transform Your Yard to a Residential Green Zone

Learn about the health and environmental dangers of gas-powered maintenance equipment, how to find a list of green landscapers or transition your landscapers away from gas to electric maintenance equipment, how to find rebates for transitioning to electric powered equipment, and more from American Green Zone Alliance.

GEC Educational Series: 4 Approaches to Composting, Which Works Best for You?!

In this webinar, recorded June, 27, 2021, guest speakers from City of Glendale Integrated Waste, along with GEC Moderator and Vermicomposter Monica Campagna, talk about ways to manage organic waste, whether you live in an apartment, condo, or house.

GEC Educational Series: Landscaping for Wildfire Prevention & Home Hardening

In this webinar, recorded July 14, 2021, Guest Speaker Jeff Ragusa, Battalion Chief/Fire Marshal for the City of Glendale discusses vegetation management and how to better protect your home and property from wildfires.

GEC Educational Series: Go Green With Greywater

In this webinar, recorded August 1, 2021, Guest speaker Laura Allen of Greywater Action speaks about simple, affordable, and popular home greywater systems and how you can install one in your own yard.

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Glendale Environmental Coalition

2 days ago

SOLAR MARCH on THURS JAN 13 @ 11AMHundreds of solar workers, solar users and supporters will gather safely in at Grand Park in Los Angeles with signs and banners to protest the CA Public Utilities Commission’s proposal to penalize people for choosing solar energy. We will begin with remarks from some of the campaign's leaders, and then march to the CPUC office a few blocks away. The rally is intended to get more TV, radio and newspaper outlets to report on the depth and breath of public opposition to the CPUC’s proposal to effectively tax people $60 a month for putting solar panels on their roof! More media coverage means more pressure on Governor Newsom to take a stand prior to the CPUC's final decision on the 27th. We are holding an identical event in San Francisco with the same goal. Yes, I will attend the LA Rally to Save Solar on the 13th. Give me details: solarrights.org/savesolarrallyla/?contactdata=FFlswRLBpoKuaOJpjuEKbJoSqKtfYr%2fbIvD6Nx6S7GfI1FSa9...If you can't make the rally, please consider calling the Governor on the 13th, even if you have called before. His number is 916-445-2841. See link in the comments for a sample script. "More than 120,000 people have already made a public comment to the Governor and CPUC. Over 650 nonprofit organizations, elected officials, cities and schools have done the same. Major newspapers such as the Sacramento Bee, LA Times and SF Chronicle have criticized the CPUC’s proposal. Please help step up the pressure on Governor Newsom until he has no choice but to take a stand. Thank you for all you do!" — Dave Rosenfeld, Executive Director, CALSSA ... See MoreSee Less

Jan 13th: Rally to save California solar

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Join solar workers, solar users and supporters to protest the CPUC's proposal to penalize people for going solar.

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Glendale Environmental Coalition

4 weeks ago

CALL TO ACTION ALERTThe California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) just proposed charging solar users an average of $57 per month, nearly $700 per year, simply for putting solar panels on their roof. This, and the other components of the CPUC's proposal, are a near-carbon copy of what PG&E and the other utilities have pushed for months. If Gov. Newsom doesn't step in, these changes could be finalized as soon as January 27 and go into effect this spring.Please call Gov, Newsom's office TODAY. Even if you already made a call. Please ask everyone you know to do the same. See more instructions on how to call below.Here are the details of the CPUC's proposed decision.1. If Gov. Newsom doesn't step in, these changes will be finalized as soon as January 27 and go into effect this spring.2. An average of $57 per month solar penalty fee for putting solar panels on the roof.3. This cut happens immediately; experts predict it will end the solar market overnight.The CPUC claims that their proposal helps low-income people afford solar by exempting them from the solar penalty fee and giving some a small monthly bill credit. But solar would still be more expensive for low-income people than the status quo.Please call Gov. Newsom TODAY: 916-445-2841. Here's a quick suggested statement: “My name is ___ and I live in ____. I am against the proposed Solar Penalty Fee. Nobody should pay a penalty for putting solar panels on their rooftop. Please show us you are serious about rate hikes, blackouts and air pollution. Say no to the utilities, and help millions of working and middle class people get solar. Thanks.”You can also help by filling out Sammy Roth's Boiling Point survey that tons of pro-solar people to fill out. Check "No" for "Do you agree with the PUC's proposal." A response of "Partially" won't help.form.jotform.com/213436539872060?utm_id=44725&sfmc_id=1057053 ... See MoreSee Less

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Glendale Environmental Coalition

1 month ago

This is a GEC supported project and members of GEC are on the project working group and are ensuring this project will provide park access while protect wildlife. Glendale City Council will be voting on this project TUES 12/14/21. Please consider sending an an email in support of this project before the city council meets. For more information, please check out the link below. There's also a link to the project website in the comments that can tell you more about the goals and the various efforts around the project. www.facebook.com/events/362478535681372?ref=newsfeed ... See MoreSee Less

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