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County of Santa Clara, CA Climate Adaptation Guidebook

The Silicon Valley 2.0 Project is an extensive regional effort to minimize the anticipated impacts of climate change in the 15 cities within Santa Clara County.

Year
2015

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Air Quality
Drought
Extreme Heat
Flooding – Coastal
Flooding – Rainfall-induced
Wildfire
Assets
Energy and Utilities
Natural Areas and Wildlife
People
Property
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County of Santa Clara, CA
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Work with utility companies to increase the amount of electricity from renewable sources to improve air quality, diversify power sources and increase the resilience of the power grid. Encourage local businesses to benchmark, disclose, and reduce energy use in their buildings. Consider creating a city- sponsored recognition program for businesses who conserve energy. Work with utility companies to address local impacts of power operations.

  • Help connect low-income residents with existing weatherization programs. These programs often provide home insulation, water heater insulation, double-paned windows, thermostats, window coverings, fans
  • Benchmark, disclose, and reduce energy use in city-owned buildings.
  • Educate the public on energy conservation strategies.

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