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Green Sunnyvale

 

Water-efficient landscape ordinance OUTREACH MEETING

Thursday, February 11, 2010, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Heritage center building, 550 e. remington Dr.

 

The City is reviewing current City Codes regarding landscaping and is looking to adopt a water-efficient landscape ordinance tailored to local conditions and in coordination with other local agencies. The new regulations will mostly affect non-residential and multi-family properties.

 

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

 

Rosemarie Zulueta, Assistant Planner

Department of Community Development, Planning Division

456 W. Olive Avenue

Sunnyvale, CA 94088-3707

-or-

rzulueta@ci.sunnyvale.ca.us

 

 

 

Acterra's Green@Home

 Volunteer Training Program

returns to Sunnyvale!

 

On Wednesday, February 10th and 24th from 5:30 until 9:45 pm Acterra will be offering their free Green@Home volunteer training program here in Sunnyvale.

 

Green@Home volunteers are trained to perform a basic home energy-saving audit with a Kill-A-Watt meter and do the following tasks:

Adjust water heater and refrigerator temperatures

• Install flow restrictors in faucets & showerheads

• Place 3 free compact fluorescent light bulbs

• Install retractable clothesline (if desired)

• Teach residents how to measure pressure and inflate car tires

Volunteer trainings consist of two, 4 hour classes,where participants will receive instruction and have a chance to practice their new skills.

 

Green@Home volunteers meet with residents in their homes to install simple energy-saving devices and create home energy conservation plans.

Volunteers demonstrate environmentally friendly choices and foster a deeper awareness of the need for change.

To sign up, for more information or to learn about future training dates, contact Acterra at 650.962.9876 x 380 or greenathome@acterra.org

 

 

BAWSCA's FREE TRAINING IS BACK!!!!

 

Efficient Landscape Design and Installation

 

Learn to install a new, efficient irrigation system or upgrade and existing system to optimize efficiency and help your garden thrive while you conserve money!

 

Sunnyvale Community Center

Saturday, March 6, 2010

9:00a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

 

Registration is required so call today!

(650) 349-3000 or landscape@bawsca.org

 

Sustainable Sunnyvale
Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

 

  • Table of Contents:

    Sunnyvale's Framework For Environmental Sustainability

    Sunnyvale Climate Action Plan for City Operations

    Policies

    Reports to Council

    Internal Links

    Government Links

    Construction/Design Links

    General Links

    Other Green Resources and Documents

     

    Framework for Environmental Sustainability

    Sunnyvale Climate Action Plan - City Operations

    Policies

    Reports to Council

    Internal Links

    Green Government Links

    Green Construction/Design Links

    Green General Links

    Other Green Resources and Documents


    Feedback? Contact Dustin Clark, Sustainability Coordinator, at (408) 730-2783

     

     

    last updated: 3/6/09

  • Green Sunnyvale Upcoming/Ongoing Events:

    Compost Workshops

    Acterra Home Energy Audits in Sunnyvale (.pdf)

    Acterra Environmental Leadership Program         "Be the Change"

    Car Wash Fundraiser Kits

    Sunnyvale Green News Releases

    August 18, 2009
    Sunnyvale Introduces the "Electronic City Hall"

    Sunnyvale's Earth Day Community Conversation on Climate Change available at the library on VHS or DVD or view the event online. 

    April 16, 2009       Greenlight Earth Day Film Festival Winners Announced

    April 2, 2009
    Sunnyvale Issues Earth Day Challenge to Schools

    March 19, 2009
    Sunnyvale Repositions Sustainability Coordinator

    November 21, 2008 Sunnyvale Appoints Sustainability Coordinator

    April 4, 2007 Sunnyvale Recognizes Green Businesses

    Sunnyvale in the News

    Popular Science magazine names Sunnyvale the 13th Greenest City in America