East Bay Times
September 14, 2022
In brief: Piedmont awarded for efforts to prevent climate change - Institute of Local Governments honors city for creative, local sustainable solutions
The city of Piedmont has been awarded the Institute of Local Governments Beacon Spotlight Award for Sustainability Best Practices at the platinum level. The city was awarded for going above and beyond state mandates, highlighting creative and local solutions for addressing climate sustainability in 10 areas. READ MORE
East Bay Times
July 26, 2022
Sustainability chief reports Piedmont’s progress on greenhouse emissions - Commuting in gas-powered autos biggest culprit, but overall reductions improving yearly
Commuters traveling to and from work in their gas-powered vehicles contribute 50% of the greenhouse gas emissions attributed to Piedmont, the largest contributor, said Alyssa Dykman, Piedmont’s sustainability manager. READ MORE
East Bay Times
January 23, 2020
Piedmont Climate Challenge near March 31 emissions-cut goal
The Piedmont Climate Challenge is edging closer toward its goal of enlisting 300 Piedmont households to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 450 tons altogether by March 31 — after zooming past an earlier goal of 200 households. READ MORE
East Bay Times
November 14, 2019
Piedmonters urged to take Climate Challenge at parks
Piedmont residents are encouraged to get on board with the Climate Challenge carbon reduction plan, and Jeff Dorman of the city’s recreation commission told the city’s Park Commission that it’s fairly easy to sign up. READ MORE
Mercury News
May 23, 2016
‘Paris to Piedmont’ climate change summit on Monday
Piedmont Connect, a local group working toward environmental sustainability in Piedmont, is inviting the public to an event Monday to discuss last year’s climate talks in Paris and what Piedmonters can do to help reduce their impact on climate change. READ MORE
East Bay Times
May 11, 2016
Piedmont: Green Garden Ramble tour set May 22
Piedmont Connect, a local group working toward environmental sustainability in Piedmont, is inviting the public to an event Monday to discuss last year’s climate talks in Paris and what Piedmonters can do to help reduce their impact on climate change. READ MORE
Piedmont Neighborhood News
April 13, 2015
Piedmont Connect: A Piedmont Water Conservation Showcase
Are you…Wondering how to alter your landscape to stay beautiful with less water? Wanting to know how to get paid to lose part or all of your lawn? Thinking about greener energy use like solar or an electric vehicle? We can help with all this and more at the….Piedmont Water Conservation Showcase. READ MORE
Piedmont Patch
October 18, 2013
Piedmont Connect Genreal Meeting - Bike & Pedestrian Plan
Main agenda item: How Connect can participate in developing the citywide Bike & Pedestrian Plan, a process that will be happening between now and July 2014. READ MORE
Piedmont Patch
March 22, 2012
Piedmont Connect Looks at Rainwater Options
Tuesday afternoon, March 20, found a dozen members of Piedmont Connect and Piedmont city staffers checking out examples of how other East Bay cities have handled rainwater and storm flows. Some cities are using plants to slow and clean the water before it flows into creeks and San Francisco Bay. READ MORE
Piedmont Patch
February 19, 2011
Smart Gardening: Seven Sustainable Practices For Today and Beyond
In our world of personal and environmental challenges, it’s beneficial to pause and think about how our garden practices affect our lives and the health of the planet. There are seven basic practices that can save money and time while improving the environment. READ MORE
Piedmont Neighborhood News
April 14, 2010
New Community Group Supporting Local Efforts Towards Environmental Sustainability
All Piedmonters, young and old, are invited to the first meeting of Piedmont CONNECT, a new community group dedicated to building a more environmentally sustainable future right here in Piedmont. READ MORE