"Sunnyvale recently received a $1.1 million grant from Silicon Valley Clean Energy to advance several local clean energy initiatives. The grant funds will be used to install solar panels and battery storage at Sunnyvale Fire Station 2; expand the Sunnyvale Public Library's Library of Things to include all-electric items; and support community outreach and education about clean energy. This funding helps Sunnyvale reduce emissions from buildings and move closer to its climate action goals."
"Protecting the shoreline Santa Clara County, in partnership with the City of Sunnyvale and other local agencies, secured a $2.6 million state grant to develop a regional shoreline adaptation plan to address rising sea levels. The plan will help the county assess local flood risks, identify effective strategies to protect communities and the shoreline and develop funding approaches to implement these solutions."
"Silicon Valley students with a passion for protecting the environment are invited to write an article alongside city staff for the Sustainable Sunnyvale Newsletter. Student writers should aim to empower the community to take sustainable action by sharing their interests or accomplishments with over 3,000 newsletter subscribers. Previously published student-led articles span a variety of topics, including developing walking and biking student-led initiatives; leaning on the environmentally active side of social media for allyship; and finding healing through nature and gardening. Email green@sunnyvale.ca.gov for guidelines."
Sunnyvale obtained a $1.1 million grant from Silicon Valley Clean Energy to install solar panels and battery storage at Fire Station 2, expand the Sunnyvale Public Library's Library of Things with all-electric items, and support community outreach and education on clean energy. Santa Clara County and partner agencies received a $2.6 million state grant to create a regional shoreline adaptation plan that assesses flood risks, identifies protective strategies, and develops funding approaches. The shoreline project advances compliance with SB 272 and the Climate Action Playbook Strategy. Students are invited to contribute articles to the Sustainable Sunnyvale Newsletter to promote community sustainability actions.
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