DNV GL Smart Green Cities Report, 2015, based on interviews with cities across the U.S.
Model ordinances for planning and permitting are one of several crucial policy approaches that will accelerate the transition to a clean energy future driven by Advanced Energy Communities (AECs).
Municipal building and planning departments are on the front lines of the push to implement AECs. Model ordinances could help more municipalities ensure that clean energy building improvements happen at specific intervention points.
Reports on streamlining local government planning and permitting
The PAEC team developed a methodology for prioritizing a set of model ordinances for further development, and associated recommendations for local government interventions in both existing buildings and new construction. Working with key stakeholders, the team identified AEC ordinances of interest that can be scalable to other cities in the county and statewide.
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Climate Fridays: Sustainability and Environmental Advancements in Goleta – 5 December 2025
The Clean Coalition presented during this in-person gathering, held on Friday, 5 December 2025 from 3:30–5:00 pm PST at CEC’s Environmental Hub, 1219 State St Suite A, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.
Energy Tetris Part 1: Effectively managing the grid of the 21st century
Transitioning to an integrated grid planning process that embraces Energy Tetris at the distribution level will promote an energy future that is affordable, cleaner, and more resilient.