Sunnyvale awarded $1.1M grant for clean energy initiatives

"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."

"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. This project helps Sunnyvale meet state law SB 272."

"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."

Sunnyvale received a $1.1 million grant from Silicon Valley Clean Energy to install solar panels and battery storage at Fire Station 2, expand the Public Library's Library of Things to include all-electric items, and support community outreach and education about clean energy. Santa Clara County and partner agencies secured a $2.6 million state grant to create a regional shoreline adaptation plan to assess flood risks, identify protection strategies, and develop funding approaches to address rising sea levels and comply with SB 272. Silicon Valley students are invited to contribute sustainability articles to the Sustainable Sunnyvale Newsletter; guidelines available via [e-mail].

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