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Municipalities
Join our 2009 Community Climate Change Initiative (C3I)
Local governments influence land use, transportation, and building practices, which in turn impact energy use. Therefore local governments play a critical role in addressing climate change. Many communities in our region and nationwide have begun taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Region 5 encourages municipalities to take advantage of the resources available through EPA's energy efficiency and climate change partnership programs. EPA partnership programs help communities address climate change while protecting human health and the environment, enhancing local economies, and reducing energy costs. These programs also help meet commitments in the Mayors Climate Protection Agreement and other climate change programs.
| Local Climate and Energy Program EPA’s Local Climate and Energy Program is an informational network that supports local governments' efforts to use clean energy strategies to advance community priorities. The network provides access to tools and information for addressing climate change in your community. |
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