Welcome to August with Acterra! This week marks the passage of Indigenous People’s Day. This year’s theme, “Indigenous Peoples: Leaders in Climate Action” has prompted our team at Acterra to think about the contributions Indigenous communities have made as stewards of the San Francisco Bay ecosystems. The Ohlone are the predominant Indigenous group in the Bay Area, with more than 18,500 members. The Tribe now leads climate resilience, food sovereignty, and ecological justice projects throughout the region, including the Native Stewardship Corps, Cafe Ohlone, and a drought resiliency and water conservation program in San Mateo. These initiatives demonstrate the continued leadership of Indigenous communities in the Bay Area and throughout the world in drawing upon their ancestral knowledge systems, cultural beliefs, and sustainable lifeways to accelerate climate policy and action. |
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Acterra is excited to announce our Electric Home Tour 2024!
This year’s tour will showcase both fully and partially electrified homes in Peninsula and South Bay neighborhoods, providing valuable insights into the advantages of transitioning from gas to electric appliances and sustainable living solutions. We are currently seeking enthusiastic homeowners who have adopted electrification measures and are eager to share their green living experiences with the community. The tour is scheduled for October 19, 2024. If you’re interested in participating, please fill out this form by September 10 or email us with any questions.
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| Join us in recognizing David Coale who is among the top 25 fundraisers for the upcoming Climate Ride in Wine Country! David has been an active participant in Climate Rides since their beginning and for this ride, David will be supporting Acterra, Silicon Valley Bike Coalition, and Bike Palo Alto. Thank you, David! Your dedication and efforts towards sustainable climate solutions are truly commendable! Please consider supporting David either by donating or joining him on the ride. |
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We're thrilled to announce a new open position for the Director of Development! In this pivotal role, you'll lead our efforts in fundraising, strategic communications, and marketing to support our mission of environmental sustainability and equity. You'll oversee major gift programs, foundation support, and innovative communications campaigns that drive our annual operating budget as well as collaborating closely with our Executive Director, Board, and Program Teams to expand our impact. If you're passionate about sustainability, equity, and creating lasting impact through strategic initiatives, we invite you to visit our website to learn more about this exciting opportunity and apply today! |
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| Apply to be a Fellow with Acterra! |
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| Sustainability Service Corps (SSC) is accepting applications for their AmeriCorps 11-month fellowship program. SSC Fellows will lead sustainability projects and work alongside climate leaders. Fellows will have the opportunity to develop professionally, grow their networks, and establish a career in the climate field while making a lasting impact in California communities. Their program offers a monthly stipend, healthcare benefits (with dental and vision), UC Climate Stewards certification, and an Education Award upon completion of the fellowship. Acterra is pleased to be one of the partner organizations where the fellows will have the opportunity to work.
Program term dates are September 3, 2024 – July 31, 2025.
Learn more and apply now! |
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| Do you know how our Youth Be the Change Curriculum can help teachers organize their educational process and, as a result, students learn about sustainable transportation?
Check out our latest blog post and discover how educators like Miss Sustainability use our resources to inspire students to advocate for cleaner transportation. Learn how Acterra is empowering the next generation of climate champions and driving the future of sustainability! Read the full blog post here. |
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Home Upgrades with Peninsula Clean Energy |
Get a 0% loan up to $10k to make energy efficiency upgrades to your home! Zero percent loans help customers install electric and energy efficient appliances that reduce carbon emissions and energy use in the home, and payments are conveniently included on your monthly electric bill. Learn more here. Eligible upgrades include: |
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We've had a busy and productive summer at our Acterra Student Ambassador Program (ASAP)! During the last two months, four groups of students have been working on projects focused on environmental justice, and now we want to introduce them and share their achievements. Meet the Environmental Zine team, The Eco Express, Leaflet, and the ASAP Newsletter team! |
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| - The Environmental Zine team crafted a stunning zine (collection of media). They combined community feelings around climate justice that communicated passion and community effort for climate efforts. Find more information and follow them on Instagram!
- The Eco Express: A nonprofit advocacy organization created under ASAP to promote clean and public transportation in the Bay Area. Over the last month, they have been compiling and creating resources for Bay Area residents to help them understand and access clean transportation. Check them out on Instagram and TikTok!
- Leaflet: A website created by youth for the youth to connect them to local environmental advocacy opportunities! Check out their Instagram!
- The ASAP Newsletter team created and distributed two newsletters for July and August that focused on climate news and opportunities for youth to engage in. To be added to the newsletter list, please email Lily Espriella.
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Join us in celebrating these incredible efforts and be part of the change! If you want to learn more about our ASAP program, check our website. |
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What a fantastic weekend at Veggielution's First Saturday event! Our GoEV team, in partnership with Ride and Drive Clean, showcased a range of electric vehicles and e-bikes, offering attendees a chance to explore, learn, and chat with our experts.
Attendees discovered how to save on EVs with available incentives, explored various models of electric vehicles and e bikes, and engaged with our ambassadors to hear their personal EV experiences.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and to Veggielution, for hosting such a wonderful event! |
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¡Qué fantástico fin de semana en el evento del primer sábado de Veggielution! Nuestro equipo de GoEV, en asociación con Ride and Drive Clean, mostró una gama de vehículos eléctricos y bicicletas eléctricas, ofreciendo a los asistentes la oportunidad de explorar, aprender y conversar con nuestros expertos.
Los asistentes descubrieron cómo ahorrar en vehículos eléctricos con los incentivos disponibles, exploraron varios modelos de vehículos y bicicletas eléctricas y hablaron con nuestros embajadores para escuchar sus experiencias personales con su vehículos eléctrico.
¡Muchísimas gracias a todos los que nos acompañaron y a Veggielution por organizar un evento tan maravilloso! |
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World Research Institute (WRI) Working Paper |
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In partnership with SeededGround, World Research Institute's Electric School Bus Initiative has published a new working paper, Next stop, access! An exploratory paper on disability rights and justice throughout the transition to electric school buses! The Electric School Bus Initiative is committed to ensuring an equitable transition to electric school buses, which must involve prioritizing the needs of students and adults with disabilities and ensuring that these communities are among the first to experience the benefits of clean transportation. Their working paper is powered by diverse perspectives and priorities from across communities of disability, transportation and environmental justice. With a focus on disability rights and justice, this paper examines the ways students and adults with disabilities are impacted by the electrification of school buses and shares their recommendations for designing a transition that achieves equity and accessibility. Accompanying this working paper is a new video giving a quick overview of the importance of accessibility in the transition to electric school buses, and an article on WRI’s Insights blog that highlights key components of the working paper. |
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EPA Hearing on Advanced Clean Fleets: Comments Needed The federal EPA is holding a very consequential hearing on Wednesday, August 14, to hear comments on whether to let California implement the Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) rule it approved in 2023. Unless the EPA grants a waiver for California to exceed federal Clean Air Act standards, California cannot begin implementing this important rule that will phase out diesel commercial truck fleets. Take action today: Please submit a comment (suggestions for how to write it are here) urging the EPA to grant California a waiver to implement the ACF rule. Submit your comment and please email a copy. Thank you for supporting the transition to zero emission vehicles. Air Quality and Appliances Members of the public can attend, and comment at, an upcoming Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) Implementation Working Group meeting on Zero NOx Appliance Rules on Tuesday, August 20 from 1 - 4 pm. Once the rules take effect, space- and water-heating appliances sold in BAAQMD’s area must satisfy certain air quality standards (which fossil fuel-burning appliances would not meet). Please speak up in favor of better air quality and building electrification! Find background on these rules here or review our Code Red video from earlier this year. Electrify California’s Industry Roughly a quarter of California’s greenhouse gas emissions come from industrial processes. However, the question of how to decarbonize industry throughout the state has been low-priority. A new EarthJustice campaign is motivating the state legislature to take action to electrify California’s factories and manufacturing. Learn more City of Berkeley Ballot Measure Update It’s now an official ballot measure: Large buildings (more than 15,000 square feet) which tend to emit more greenhouse gases will have to pay a fee for polluting. That’s the gist of a decarbonization strategy that will go before the city’s voters on Election Day this November. Learn more |
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Endorsed Events and Job Opportunities The City of Campbell is currently developing its first Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) to set specific targets that align with statewide emissions reduction goals and help Campbell achieve carbon neutrality by 2045. The City is dedicated to creating a planning process that is welcoming, equitable, and focused on the needs of all community members and welcomes community input to shape a CAAP that reflects Campbell's diverse community. English Survey. Spanish Survey. Want to get involved in climate action but unsure where to start? Join thousands of San José residents in the fight against climate change and participate in the City of San José’s Climate Smart Summer Challenge! It’s a fun and easy way to track the steps you’re taking to reduce your carbon footprint and includes a range of actions, helpful tips and resources for you to track your financial savings and carbon emission reductions. Winners are eligible for special recognition and prizes! The Challenge will span from July to September. Sign up here. Grid Regionalization in the West: Reliability Benefits from Increased Cooperation in Electricity Markets and Operations - Join Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment as they present the results of a new study evaluating the potential reliability benefits - under grid stress conditions created by extreme heat - from improved coordination of electricity operations in the West. A panel of energy experts will discuss ongoing efforts to expand cooperation in western electricity markets to contend with the growing impacts of climate change and support increasing use of renewable energy. August 22 at 1:30 PM. Link. Registration is live for the Third Annual Climate Summit for San Mateo County. The event is co-hosted by Thrive Alliance, Climate Resilient Communities, Nuestra Casa, and Rise South City. Each year, the Summit convenes those across all sectors to uplift the climate resilience and environmental justice priorities of frontline communities and advocate for policies and practices that reduce the adverse impacts of climate change. Early Bird ticket rate is available until August 30, with scholarships available for those with financial need. October 8 from 8 AM – 4:30 PM at the South San Francisco Conference Center. Link. |
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