Sustainability
Latest News
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GEC Updates & Glendale Environmental News
GEC Comment Letter in Support of Polystyrene & Single Use Plastic Ban for City Facilities/Events
GEC’s comment letter was quoted extensively at council. Council voted unanimously to move forward with drafting an ordinance.
California has become an official Observer with the Convention on Biological Diversity
This means that California can contribute to the global discussion about protecting nature, which has important implications for human health as well as the planet. GEC is proud to support this effort.
GEC supports “Beautiful Boulevard” three-zone proposal
GEC submitted a comment letter urging Metro to move forward with Glendale’s street alignment, and Eagle Rock’s Beautiful Boulevard proposal.
Laura Friedman Appointed Chair of Transportation Committee
GEC congratulates Glendale’s State Assemblymember, Laura Friedman (43rd District), on her appointment as Chair of the State Assembly Transportation Committee by Speaker Anthony Rendon.
Sustainability Commission Applications OPEN
The City of Glendale has announced the opening of the application period for the newly established Sustainability Commission. GEC advocated for this commission and is thrilled to see it coming to fruition! The application deadline is 12/31/2020
Recording Now Available for GEC’s Panel Discussion, Environmental Racism and Climate Justice in Glendale
If you weren’t able to watch the panel live, you can now view it here.
“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
City Council Watch – January 26, 2021
(1) Council will consider a request to write a letter opposing the Griffith Park Tram project [UPDATE: Item postponed until Tuesday, Feb. 2], (2) Council will vote on Councilmember Agajanian’s nomination to the Sustainability Commission, Aleen Laura Khanjian, (3) Vote to adopt revisions to Recycling Ordinance
City Council Watch – January 19, 2021
(1) Council will vote on two proposed appointments to the newly formed Sustainability Commission: Alek Bartrosouf (Brotman nomination) and Jennifer Pinkerton (Devine nomination). (2) Council will consider a zone change to allow Backyard Beekeeping in residential areas.
Ways to Get Involved
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Projects, Solutions, Participation
Be Part of the Solution!
Join the Virtual Power Plant
A VIRTUAL POWER PLANT is a network of residential solar panels + high-capacity batteries that generates and stores excess clean energy to be accessed by Glendale’s power grid during peak energy needs.
This is a Clean Energy Solution for Glendale that not only helps our community avoid a polluting gas plant—but may also save you money!
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The beginning of the end of fossil fuel power in California has been declared many times. You can help finally end it.
Glendale's Green Business Certification Program - Glendale Environmental Coalition
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The City of Glendale provides a FREE business assistance program to help businesses “go green” and become more efficient, profitable and sustainable.
GLENDALE ENVIRONMENTAL COALITION
In The News
Letter to Editor: Let’s Go “All In” on Clean Economy – READ
Glendale News Press
Repowered Southern California Natural Gas Power Plant Will Have Lots of Green – READ
Planetizen.com
Nearly 400 rally against burning fossil fuels in aging electricity plant in Glendale – READ
Pasadena Star-News
Hundreds protest plan to continue burning fossil fuels at Glendale power plant – READ
Los Angeles Times
Commentary: The time has come to say ‘no’ to Grayson plan and ‘yes’ to renewable energy – READ
Los Angeles Times
State’s last gas-powered electric plant proposal pits Glendale utility against resident activists – READ
Los Angeles Daily News
Rally Precedes Council Meeting – READ
Crescenta Valley Weekly
Protests in Glendale Over the Grayson Power Plant Hold Lessons for NELA on Scholl Canyon – READ
Boulevard Sentinel
Concern Growing Over Glendale’s Air Quality – READ
Spectrum News1
Activists turn from protesting to collaborating, like Glendale Environmental Coalition and Grayson Power Plant plans – READ
Los Angeles Daily News
