The Playbook provides local governments with guidance and resources to rapidly advance green buildings, neighborhoods and infrastructure.

Strategic action in these sectors promotes economic development, builds healthier communities, strengthens energy independence, and supports climate protection.

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Alert: Economic Recovery Funding Resources
Review these resources to help local goverments access program funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

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The city of Portland and Multnomah County plan to start providing low-cost financing to homeowners t...
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New program to provide 5,000 home-energy audits to Seattle City Light customers over the next 18 mon...
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Comprehensive package of legislation would help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from existing govern...
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Green Investment Fund aims to help three Portland housing projects
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Internet-based tool lets residents track their personal carbon footprint and gauge how green their n...
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Program helps 11 partner municipalities increase affordable housing, take cars off the roads and fos...
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The streetlight is being re-imagined in bold ways, with devices that use less energy and enhance urb...
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State-of-the-art Shoreline facility is first to be built to achieve LEED certification
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Commercial waste haulers working in the City of Boston could lose their licenses if they don't start...
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