California Climate Investments Updates | Fall 2017
What is California Climate Investments? It's a statewide initiative that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment---particularly in disadvantaged and low-income communities.
California Climate Investments projects include affordable housing, renewable energy, public transportation, zero-emission vehicles, environmental restoration, more sustainable agriculture, recycling and much more. At least 35 percent of these investments are made in disadvantaged and low-income communities.
For more information, visit www.caclimateinvestments.ca.gov
Or call our hotline at 800.757.2907 Hablamos Español
In this Edition:
- Connect with California Climate Investments
- California Climate Investments in the Community
- Success Stories
- California Climate Investments In the News
- Current Funding Opportunities
CONNECT WITH CALIFORNIA CLIMATE INVESTMENTS!
The California Air Resources Board (CARB), is partnering with the Foundation for California Community Colleges to help connect individuals, households, and community organizations with funding available through California Climate Investments. The goal of the outreach campaign is to expand participation within California's disadvantaged and low-income communities and raise awareness of how investments are providing benefits statewide.
Outreach efforts include a web-based resource center, bilingual outreach materials, an informational hotline, community interest survey, digital and direct outreach in disadvantaged and low-income communities statewide.
We want to hear from you! Help us understand community needs and preferences to serve you better. Please take the survey in English or Spanish and share with your networks today by clicking the FORWARD link located in the footer!
CALIFORNIA CLIMATE INVESTMENTS IN THE COMMUNITY
Green Day in LA — Because the fight against climate change starts with engaged communities
In August, CCI representatives participated in Eastside Sol, a solar-powered music fesitval in Boyle Heights hosted by Senator de León. Many CCI programs were available to answer questions, including BlueLA, Replace Your Ride, GRID Alternatives, California Department of Community Services and Development, Low-Income Weatherization Program, Center for Sustainable Energy’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Project, and others. Community members were provided with informational materials and encouraged to apply for these Cap-and-Trade funded programs. Look out for CCI at a community event near you!
SUCCESS STORIES
Moving California — CCI Pilot project helps Long Beach resident get into clean car
Mark Panes used to drive an old SUV during his 50-mile commute. Now, through Moving California a CCI program, Mark qualified for $5,500 toward a more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly car. More than 1,700 vehicles have been replaced through two Moving California pilot programs. Replace Your Ride is run by South Coast Air Quality Management District; and Tune-In, Tune-Up is run by San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. To hear more about Mark’s story, click the video link above.
Source: 2017 California Climate Investments Annual Report
CALIFORNIA CLIMATE INVESTMENTS IN THE NEWS
California Leaders Support California Climate Investments
California will use Cap-and-Trade revenue for a massive investment in clean trucks, buses, cars and much more. More than $3.4 billion has been invested to date, see how this year's $1.5 billion allocation will be spent.
CURRENT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
To see if you or your community qualify for current funding opportunities, Launch the Funding Wizard
There are many funding opportunities available, here are some examples:
Clean Transportation — incentives to replace your vehicle with a more fuel efficient option or for other forms of transportation like transit passes
Solar Panels and Weatherization — make your home more energy efficient, or make your own energy
Sustainable Housing — environmentally friendly and affordable housing developments in your community
Agricultural and Land Conservation — the preservation of existing farming lands throughout California
Urban Greening & Forestry — community tree-planting and/or park programs
Transit Infrastructure & Operations — supports local bus and rail services
Waste Diversion — expanding recycling and composting facilities
For more information, visit www.caclimateinvestments.ca.gov
Or call our hotline at 800.757.2907 Hablamos Español
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