Your Sustainable City

Join the City's Bring Your Own Bag Campaign. Pick up a FREE Window Cling at the Main Desk of City Hall. Place it on your car windshield to remind yourself to bring your cloth bags with you when ever you shop.

AB 811/PACE Program -  The City of Palm Springs is considering adopting the program which would provide property owners the opportunity to finance energy efficiency upgrades to their homes and businesses. A Public Hearing will be held on September 8 at 6 pm in the City Council Chambers. Want to take action on PACE? Visit VoteSolar

Electric Vehicle Valley Rally is Coming October 15 - 16th! CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO.

3rd Annual Sustainability Summit with Bill McKibben, November 4, 2010 at 6 PM

FREE - HERS Rater training. Training to get people on the path to getting into the energy retrofit industry.  and this training is free to those who qualify.  Must register with Workforce Development.There will be another free training starting August 16th.  www.efficiencyfirst.org has more info

The City will begin a GreenHouse Gas Emission Inventory this August! This will help the City to determine greatest opportunities for emissions reductions within the City Operations and the Community.Find out more

How can you help with the Gulf Coast Oil Spill? CLICK HERE NOW!
Join us for the International Day of Climate Action -10/10/10
Energy Tips for 2010
1. Heat your home at 68° or cooler (cool at 78° or warmer)
2. Install a programmable thermostat
3. Clean or replace your air conditioner's filter every month
4. Turn off your ceiling fan when you leave a room
5. Use the auto sensor function on your dryer
You'll be surprised at how these little changes make a BIG difference in your electric bill.

NEW! Energy Rebate Matching - Up to $60 per household  - City of Palm Springs Matching Application and So Cal Gas Application

• NEW! Green Business Partner Program - APPLY NOW
• Sustainability Progress Report for 2009
• Shop your local Farmers Market
• Feb. 27 Habitat for Humanity Photos - Interested in Habitat programs? CLICK HERE
• Help Hidden Harvest! Collect Food for the Needy
• City  E Waste and Shredding Event FREE! Next event Nov. 20 -7:30 am to 1 pm
• Low Carbon Diet  Power point
• Eco Tips Package recycling, energy tips, gifting and more
• Promoting EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY
• Office of Sustainability Update Sustainability Stats October - December 2009
• EARTH DAY 2010 Sustainability Commission hosted Photo Exhibit CHECK OUT  THE EVENTS
• ENERGY EFFICIENT POOL PUMP REBATE INFORMATION  
• Want to know your Environmental Footprint Score?
  The City of Palm Springs "Your Sustainable City" program is guided by the strategies outlined in "the palm springs path to a sustainable community". Five key program areas have been developed along with subcommittees that will endeavor to achieve the goals in these areas. Below you will find buttons that link to educational resources, City documents, training, and tools that correlate to each of these key strategic program areas.    Contact us: 760-323-8214

	Green Economy	Mayor's Leadership Council Green Business Application
	Water	Toilet Rebate Program - All toilet rebates have been expended for this fiscal year FREE LOW FLOW TOILET PROGRAM for LOW INCOME RESIDENTS - APPLY NOW! WATER WISE - http://www.bewaterwise.com Save our Water Campaign -http://www.saveourh2o.org/
	Urban Sustainability & Mobility	Tahquitz Canyon Way Median Design Concept International Bicycle Fund- A Not for Profit Working for Sustainable Transportation Biking Safely Rules and Tips
	Waste	Our E waste and Shredding Events are at Lowe's from 7:30 am to 1 pm  Four times a year and are FREE! The next Event is scheduled for November 20th, 2010 Learn more about Plastis Pollution in our oceans..the 5 Gyres http://5gyres.org/
	Energy	NEW! Energy Rebate Matching - Up to $60 per household - City of Palm Springs Matching Application andSo Cal Gas Application Palm Springs Residential Energy Efficiency Program Click the following link for the Energy Efficiency Loan Program Interest Form ENERGY STAR PLEDGE CASH FOR APPLIANCES REBATES- FIND OUT MORE NOW!

Climate Culture Household Emissions Calculator: Climate Culture provides a way to measure your own carbon emissions footprint and save money on energy bills.

The Palm Springs Path To A Sustainable Community

Mayor Steve Pougnet would like Palm Springs to become the sustainability capital of the country. “With the brand that we have, the location, the wind and the sun, we can make this happen,” Pougnet said when he laid out a list of 20 proposed first steps on the path to making Palm Springs a sustainable community. A sustainable City includes a clean and healthy environment, strong community engagement and a thriving economy. The City of Palm Springs Office of Sustainability invites you to help shape the future of your community. We are interested in your feedback and ideas. Call us anytime at 760-323-8214. 

Memo from Mayor Steve Pougnet: Path to Sustainability
Outreach Summary Appendix January 16, 2009
Outreach Summary Report and Recommendations DRAFT January 16, 2009
The Palm Springs Path To A Sustainable Community DRAFT March 25, 2009
Master Plan Council Presentation Joint Study Session March 25, 2009