NEW! Cool Block
Mountain View residents! Something BIG is coming to a block near you!
Start 2020 off right with a fresh commitment to making your community and the planet a better place. The City of Mountain View is launching a NEW program for residents, and we’d love your participation. The Cool Block program focuses on three main themes: community building, sustainability, and disaster preparation and resilience.
If you’re interested in any of these topics, come to an information session to learn more about the program and how to get involved. Over about 5 months, Cool Block consists of 8 meetings to get to know your immediate neighbors, discuss a variety of topics, work on actions together, ask questions, and share your successes.

Historic Adobe Building, 157 Moffett Blvd., Mountain View

  • Thursday, January 23, 6:30-8pm

  • Thursday, January 30, 6:30-8pm
Light refreshments will be provided.

Learn more about Cool Block here , or email us . RSVP for a session here !
If you're ready to start a Cool Block team in your neighborhood, attend a Cool Block Leader Training to learn how to bring the program to your block. Sign up at MountainView.gov/CoolBlockLeader.
Mountain View Community Center, 201 S. Rengstorff Ave., Mountain View

  • Saturday, February 1, 9am-3:30pm (Elm Room)

  • Saturday, February 8, 9am-3:30pm (Maple Room)

  • Sunday, February 23, 9am-3:30pm (Elm Room)

Lunch will be provided.
NEW! Collaborate Mountain View
We are excited to officially introduce you to Collaborate Mountain View , a new engagement platform for the City’s sustainability efforts! This new website gives community members an opportunity for quick, easy engagement with the City. Get updates on sustainability projects (e.g. buildings, energy, zero waste, transportation), provide input, share stories, answer surveys, & more. 

New projects that you won't want to miss will be posted on Collaborate Mountain View in the coming months as we begin implementing Sustainability Action Plan 4.

Please join us and make your voice heard by registering at Collaborate.MountainView.gov!
SVCE Education Fund
Do you have an idea for a project related to climate change awareness? Are you a high school or community college student within the Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) service area? If so, you can apply for the SVCE Education Fund!

Grant funding can be used for resource materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, technology and other SVCE-approved costs.
The application closes January 31! Apply here.
Clean Cars for All
Attention Bay Area residents! The Air District’s Clean Cars for All Program has expanded t o all Bay Area zip codes.

Income qualified residents who ow n a model year 2004 or older vehicle can receive up to $9,500 to retire their old vehicle and purchase or lease a new or used electric vehicle. Funding is available for electric vehicle charging equipment as well. You can also get a pre-loaded Clipper card (up to $7,500) for turning in your old vehicle. Incentive options vary depending on income and zip code.

Check if you are eligible for the Clean Cars for All program and apply here.

For additional information about this program, please contact (855) 256-3656 or cleancars@gridalternatives.org.
More Upcoming Events
  • Saturday, January 25, 9:30am-2:30pm
  • Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Redwood City, 2124 Brewster Avenue, Redwood City

Feeling discouraged about the lack of national action on climate change? Come share your thoughts and concerns with others, and learn about some of the ways you can make a difference in your local community. Morning refreshments and meat-free lunch provided for free. Click here to register (required).
  • Tuesday, January 28, 5:30-8:30pm
  • University Electric, 1500 Martin Ave., Santa Clara

Join Acterra for a showcase of high-end, all-electric appliances and technologies—in action—to fit the dynamic modern kitchen, featuring live demos of induction, radiant, ventilation; plus, combi steam ovens, convection ovens, and speed ovens.

This event is free. RSVP to universityelectricevents@gmail.com (required).
Schedule:
5:30-6:30 Networking
6:30-6:45 Opening remarks - Jim Heintz, University Electric
6:45-7:30 Presentations with Q&A
7:30-8:30 Tour of the stoves
  • Wednesday, January 29, 5:30-6:30pm
  • The Source Zero, 60 North San Pedro Street, #Suite 30, San Jose
Want to reduce waste in your household? Come to The Source Zero to learn practical tips on zero waste living from author of Sustainable Home, Christine Liu! She will be there to share from her experience of living zero waste in the south Bay Area. Tickets are $5. Register here.
  • Wednesday, January 29, 7-8:30pm
  • Sunnyvale City Council Chambers, 456 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale

Join Felicia Marcus to discuss how California can be water resilient in the years to come. This free talk will describe:
-California's challenging water situation
-Current initiatives to increase water resiliency
-What needs to be done as climate change causes more frequent droughts and floods

Light refreshments will be served. This event is free and hosted by the City of Sunnyvale. All are welcome. Register here (recommended).
  • Wednesday, February 26, 6:30-8:30pm
  • Wednesday, March 4, 6:30-8:30pm
  • Wednesday, March 11, 6:30-8:30pm
  • Stanford University (location provided upon registration)

Concerned about climate change? Want to learn how to make a REAL difference in lowering your carbon footprint, saving money, greening your food choices, transportation and finances, improving your health, increasing community, impacting policy, and more? This 3-part evening class takes the guesswork out of where to spend your precious time, and provides a supportive environment within which to affect real change. Learn more here .
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