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7A <br /> Page 16 <br /> DRAFT-Wiil be updated and provided in color for March 22"d Council meeting <br /> STR�,T��fE� <br /> �. �F"I����f��bFE.`� `���4C+<��.3�`A,�`� s�°",a�'�,'�1 �1.f?:�a`�ti����k����?Et�������3?,",sa��d:s�e.5.$�°dfi:.s`x-Yr.��aziP�a�kf''��2'6'A'4'E!}st;a,�:��'�a <br /> �:���i.8��'�mi°��3��}�',�;.��.sH������'�#a��zl��e� <br /> tmp)emenf 14edwaod City Verde-tt's Easy B�ing Green <br /> Redwooci,c�t���rr� Redwood City Verde-It's Easy Being Green-was introduced in <br /> Spring 2009.Redwaod City Verde is a coflection of programs, <br /> ���'^�� activities,taals,and ideas for reducing energy and water use in <br /> tYs eosy be3ng green Redwood City homes,neighborhaods,businesses,and the entire <br /> c�ty!It's a11 about sustainabifity and"going green." <br /> Redwood City Verde is also a website and an educational awareness carrtpaign. It was designed <br /> to bring programs that are offered by the City,or brought to the community in partnership wi� <br /> iocal organizations, under ane unique community campaign. Highlighting climate actian as part <br /> af one campaign lets resirlents know that when they engage in Redwood City Verde efforts they <br /> are part of a community movement far change.A movement that encompasses activities that <br /> reduce greerthouse qas emissions,tha�are good for the local environment and which build <br /> community. <br /> Redwoad Gty Verde currently includes the follawing elements: <br /> • Acterra's Green@Hame free residential energy audit program <br /> • Fun°Cool the Earth"activities for students <br /> • Green Business Certiflcation program <br /> . Redwood City's proven water conservation tools <br /> . Classes,workshops, and specaa�events <br /> Jmptement the Greerr L Narrre prograna <br /> ��� Green@Home,a program of Acterra, is an educational campaign that <br /> ''� r� ,�,� trains volunteers to canduct free home energy audits.The program is <br /> ������,N�� further discussed in the Bui�t Environment section of the Community <br /> � ����� Climate Action P1an. <br /> ���, <br /> Promate implementatian uf Goo�The Earth � <br /> Cool the Earth is a ready-to-run program t�at educates K-8 students <br /> °�r;;<�;';::`;;":;V,; ,;�,yyi and fiheir families about global warming and inspires them to take <br /> � r ���ii�.0 <br /> ` ���� simple actfons to reduce their carbon faatprint.The program is <br /> ......::::::`��" ' successful because it's fun and empowering for kids—and their <br /> ... <br /> ��� enthusiasm is contagious! <br /> During tfie 2009-2010 school year,Cooi The Earth was successfully launched at two elementary <br /> schoois in Redwood City serving 73D studen�s. <br />