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Berkeley Climate Equity Fund @ClimateEquityHH

The Berkeley City Council created a pilot Climate Equity Fund after the unsuccessful Measure HH in 2020. Get in touch to help us make it permanent.

Joined August 2020
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Berkeley's @NancySkinnerCA, now at the @CalEnergy Commission, says "Transitioning just one gas-powered vehicle to electric can make a difference. Take the charge today." (BTW: federal EV tax credits end September 30.) calenergyblog.com/post/fast-…

Fast Charging the Fight Against Climate Change

By Commissioner Nancy SkinnerThe average Californian drives somewhere between 10,000 and 15,000 miles per year. That’s enough miles for one driver to travel from San Francisco to Los Angeles and back...

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Good to see more active transportation grants going out. None in the bay area but maybe next time.
Governor Newsom Press Office
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9 Dec 2024
More than $100 million is going to 13 projects across the state that are building safer walking and biking routes. It’s yet another example of infrastructure projects building California’s future. gov.ca.gov/2024/12/09/califo…
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One big lie during the Berkeley ballot campaign to tax natural gas (GG) was that restaurants NEED gas to cook. But a growing number of restaurants in SF have gone all electric -- in part to save on the huge expense of vent hoods. sfstandard.com/2024/12/09/ho…
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At last! The statewide e-bike rebate program is launching December 18. Only 1500 rebates are available in the first round. Buyers must meet income eligibility requirements. Just in time for the Holidays! ebikeincentives.org/
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The insults we visited upon the Bay continue to come to light. Testing shows the Albany Bulb is radioactive! When you go there, just don’t linger. And don’t let your dog dig. latimes.com/environment/stor…

Elevated radiation detected at former Bay Area landfill turned art park

State-ordered environmental testing has uncovered elevated levels of radiation at a popular spot for hikers and dog walkers in the Bay Area.

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Berkeley Climate Equity Fund retweeted
Bike East Bay@BikeEastBay
29 Oct 2024
We're excited for the @ScraperBikeTeam campaign to convert a legacy @SFBART train into a new bike shop and club house in East Oakland! Scraper serves 240 kids each year teaching bike safety, mechanics, and customization. Support them at scraperbiketeam.com/donate
A rendering of a legacy BART car that has been converted into a bike shop. Youth of color are riding customized bikes in the plaza around the train, and a neighborhood can be seen next door.

ALT A rendering of a legacy BART car that has been converted into a bike shop. Youth of color are riding customized bikes in the plaza around the train, and a neighborhood can be seen next door.
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Want to know how solar energy and electric vehicles can work together to save you money, benefit the environment, and support the electric grid? Join @SolarNeighbors and @Gen_180 for a webinar on these two powerful technologies. Register at mobilize.us/solarunitedneigh…
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Berkeley Climate Equity Fund retweeted
Walk Bike Berkeley@WalkBikeBerk
21 Nov 2024
Congratulations, Mayor-Elect @adenaishii! We look forward to working with you to make Berkeley a great place for walking and biking! berkeleyside.org/2024/11/20/…

Adena Ishii wins Berkeley mayor's race

Adena Ishii led Sophie Hahn 51.1% to 48.9%, a difference of just over 1,000 votes, in an election results update posted Wednesday.

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A reminder that this account has moved over to BLUESKY! Find us there at ClimateEquity.bsky.social.
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Today was a great day to ride across the Richmond San Rafael Bridge with @Rich_rides and @BikeEastBay and hundreds of others. Save the bike lane every day! @MTCBATA @marinij @richmondside
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The Berkeley Council approved a contract with Ava Community Energy to put solar batteries on "critical facilities" that need power during emergencies. Plus it saves money! Live Oak Community Center and the Corp Yard will be fitted out first. @iriskkwok berkeleyca.gov/sites/default…
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Occupants of single-family homes in California can get a new rebate for an electric heat pump heater/cooler (HVAC). Rebates are $4,000, or $8,000 for low-income households. @PoweredwithAva customers can check eligibility on the Incentive Finder -- avaenergy.org/go-electric/sa…

Home Electrification And Appliance Rebates & Incentives

Explore home electrification and appliance rebates, tax credits, and local incentives. Find savings on heat pumps, EV chargers, and energy upgrades.

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Starting in January cars can be ticketed for parking within 20 feet of an intersection, per state law. Cities should paint curbs red and police should start writing tickets. @JesseArreguin @SophieHahnBerk @berkeleypolice @BerkeleyScanner @berkeleyside sfgate.com/local/article/san…

A major change is coming to San Francisco's parking rules

Starting Monday, drivers could get ticketed in some spots.

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In case you are migrating to Bluesky, you can find us there at ClimateEquity.bsky.social. See you over there!
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All those campaign yard signs are headed for the landfill, since they are not recyclable. Some alternatives — - reuse them as canvases for paintings - cover them with paper and put your own message on them - other ideas? flip.it/D3crTF

Those political yard signs don’t belong in the recycling bin, Santa Cruz officials tell public -...

As the campaign season draws to a close, Santa Cruz is reminding the community that political and other yard signs don’t belong in blue recycling bins.“Most yard signs are made of mixed materials …

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Another thing you can do with your signs is return them to the campaign. They might be used next time.
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A reminder that state law prohibits parking within 20 feet of any intersection. Cities can start writing tickets on January 1. San Francisco has announced their plans. Will @berkeleypolice be doing the same? flip.it/68yeHu

SF to Start Enforcing New ‘Daylighting’ Parking Law for Parking Within 20 Feet of a Crosswalk

You’ll soon be looking at a $40 citation for parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk, as a new state law is kicking in requiring 20 feet of “daylight” between parked cars and crosswalks, though they …

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National results were dreadful but the success of Berkeley’s measure FF and failure of EE is a clear mandate for safe streets. Climate action and denser housing means getting people out of cars. Streets need to be safe for that to happen.
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The Berkeley Scanner
@BerkeleyScanner
4 Nov 2024
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning from Tuesday at 11 a.m. through Thursday at 7 a.m. for most of the Bay Area including Berkeley Hills AND flats. PG&E says there may be planned outages; Berkeley is not currently included. MORE: berkeleyscanner.com/2024/11/…

Red Flag Warning: Increased fire risk in Berkeley Hills and flats

The greatest risk in Berkeley is expected from Tuesday afternoon to Wednesday morning. Parts of Alameda County may see planned outages.

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A judge has struck down the “empty homes” vacancy tax in San Francisco. Is Berkeley’s tax the next to go? sfchronicle.com/politics/art…

Judge strikes down San Francisco’s vacant home tax

A tax on thousands of vacant apartment units in San Francisco, approved by the city’s voters two years ago to make more housing available to would-be tenants, has been struck down by a judge.

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