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GEC Updates & Glendale Environmental News
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.
Rally Against Proposed Scholl Canyon Biogas Proposal
Plus two additional ways to express opposition to the proposed Scholl Canyon Biogas 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.
Take the California Clean Air Pledge!
Clean Air Day is October 6, 2021, and the Glendale Environmental Coalition is joining more than 600 organizations asking members to take one or more actions that day to improve air quality. Join other GEC members and take the clean air pledge.
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.
“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 – November 16, 2021
This week at City Council: Submission of a Cal Fire grant for 500 Trees for South Glendale, rejection of single bid received for 12K line upgrades and reissue of bid, purchase of two used CNG trash trucks and consideration of 10 month extension on the moratorium on issuance of entitlements or permits for new hotel construction.
Commission Watch – Sustainability Commission – November 4, 2021
This week at the Sustainability Commission: Developing Building Electrification, Photovoltaic Infrastructure and EV Charging Reach Codes for the City of Glendale; Earth Day 2022 Action Plan; Climate Action and Adaptation Plan Update
City Council Watch – October 26, 2021
This week at City Council, Edible Food Recovery Services contract, Feasibility of Dog Parks, Senate Bill 9 and Preservation & Reuse of Rockhaven Sanitarium.
Summer Educational Series
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GEC Outreach invites you to 4 Unique Workshops this Summer
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.
Ways to Get Involved
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Projects, Solutions, Participation
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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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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
