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Abstract or Description

The City of Chula Vista (Chula Vista / the City) has already begun to experience the localized impacts of climate change through record-breaking heat waves, droughts, and wildfires. In response to the impacts of climate change posing a threat to Chula Vista residents’ quality of life, the City declared a climate emergency in March 2022. This declaration advanced the City’s commitment to update its Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reduction goals, strengthen existing efforts like the City Operations Sustainability Plan, and encourage new City-wide and voluntary actions by residents and businesses. The Chula Vista DIY Sustainable Home Toolkit (Toolkit) is a best practice example of how encouraging residents to participate in climate action through public education can be an effective tool for energy resilience and climate-smart water initiatives.

Publication Date

2022

Document Type

Report

Keywords

energy, green building, Chula Vista, climate change, climate action plan, greenhouse gases, San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative

Disciplines

Environmental Education | Environmental Health and Protection | Environmental Indicators and Impact Assessment | Environmental Sciences | Natural Resources Management and Policy | Oil, Gas, and Energy | Sustainability

Sustainability & (Em)Powering Community Based Action in Chula Vista

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