Additional Resources for Local Governments

  • EPA's Clean Energy-Environment Local Program Exit ENERGY STAR: EPA's Clean Energy-Environment State and Local Program assists state and local governments in their clean energy efforts by providing technical assistance, analytical tools, and outreach support.
  • ICMA Energy Efficiency Resources Exit ENERGY STAR: The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) helps managers and their staff play a valuable role in developing energy efficiency plans and influencing community-wide energy use.
  • ICLEI Cities for Climate Protection Exit ENERGY STAR: ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability helps local authorities worldwide to move from agenda to action and ensure an accelerated implementation of sustainable development.
  • NACo Green Government Initiative Exit ENERGY STAR: The National Association of Counties (NACo) Green Government Initiative provides comprehensive resources for local governments with energy and environmental initiatives, including a searchable database of county green practices, programs, policies, and plans.
  • PTI Sustainability Council Exit ENERGY STAR: The Public Technology Institute (PTI) is teaming up with EPA to help cities and counties meet their climate change goals and to support their other green and sustainable efforts.
  • USCM Climate Protection Resources Exit ENERGY STAR: The U.S. Conference of Mayors helps mayors reduce greenhouse gas emissions in cities through outreach, education, and technical assistance.