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Take the Claremont Energy Challenge!
Claremont is competing for the $5 million Georgetown University Energy Prize, a competition to reduce energy usage in innovative, community-driven, long-lasting ways.
The 10 communities that reduce overall gas and electricity use the most by December 2016 will advance to the final round. The utility companies will do the actual reporting, but:
We need your help to make sure our overall City use decreases!
*Sign up for the Claremont Energy Challenge email list to get updates
and learn how you can help Claremont wiin!
*View our archive of easy energy-saving tips! A win-win for the
competition and for reducing your personal costs!
*For more information, visit the Claremont Energy Challenge website
or contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., our CEC Program Manager.
➤ Energy Champions funding! SC can get up to $400 for homes that do energy retrofits. Help fund SC when you upgrade by filling out a simple form to register interest and one to report completion. More at The Energy Network or in this flyer.
-------------------------------------------Are You Spring Cleaning?
Old medications, batteries, razor blades, e-waste, and just general junk tend to pile up. Get info about how to get rid of them safely on our waste management page.
See the Video! We are the Coolest California City!
Take a look at this VIDEO review of the Cool California Challenge! As the first place city, we won over $51,000 to use for sustainability projects in Claremont. Many thanks to all participating individuals and teams!
Earth Day 2016!
We hope you were able to join the celebration on Saturday, April 23 in the Claremont Village. You can see many more photos HERE and the program of events HERE. Many thanks to the exhibitors and our generous sponsors!A good time was had by all! There was live music, a mobile paper shredding truck, delicious food from local food trucks, the amazing Copali dancers, wolves to pet (seriously!), green product samples, arts and crafts, Earth Day T-shirts to buy, and a free bicycle valet service!
2017 Claremont Eclectic: a Tour of Six Local Gardens
If you have a beautiful garden and would like to share it with others as part of the 2017 garden tour, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.! Any type of garden, from roses and daisies to succulents and sagebrush, can be part of the event as long as it incorporates sustainable practices.Claremont Green Drinks!
Check the calendar for our next Claremont Green Drinks or find it on our Facebook page. Usually the 3rd Thursday from 6-8pm at Claremont Craft Ales. Connect, socialize, network, chat about environmental issues--everyone is invited. Spread the word!Water Garden Plants (Including Trees) Efficiently!
We can save plants and water!! The Garden Club has guidelines for general watering and for trees. For waterwise plants, see Landscape Plants for California Gardens by Claremont's own Bob Perry!
The Case Against Artificial Turf
TreePeople and Sustainable Claremont have written about the adverse affects artificial turf has on our environment.
Purchasing Our Water System
Thanks to all who helped get Measure W passed! See the FLOW website for the next steps in the process.
