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Dollars and Cents

iStock_000005804744Medium_rev Many of the most practical methods of achieving sustainability save money with no up front cost and help the planet as well. Reducing waste saves money. Conserving energy saves money. Using less water saves money. Even bringing your own bags to the grocery store saves money, and these savings add up. If you're looking for even greater savings over time and are able to invest, there are an increasing number of opportunities available like purchasing a hybrid vehicle, or installing solar panels in your home. Find more tips here on how to save some green by living green.

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"Does Solar Make Sense For You?"

Download and/or view a copy of the PowerPoint presentation - "Does Solar Make Sense For You?" - featured at the St. Helena Climate Protection Task Force Workshop on Saturday, September 12, 2009.

Shop local - be sustainable!

You've got the power to help your local economy right now. By doing all of your purchasing locally... your household, holiday gift shopping, company needs, etc., you will have an immediate positive impact on the community you live in.

California Climate Risk and Response report

California Climate Risk and Response, a report released in November 2008 by UC Berkeley, provides for the first time a comprehensive examination of the economic impacts of climate change and adaptation in California. In conducting this multi-sector assessment, authors compile the most recent available science on climate damage, assess its economic implications, and examine alternative strategies for adaptation.

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SNC Events and News

Sustainable Napa County names inaugural Board o...
Feb 25, 2008 Napa County business and community leaders support sustainability efforts (Napa, CA – February 24, 2009) &n... More >

Sustainable Napa County e-News March 1, 2010
In this issue... • Harnessing the sun - getting started and going solar • California adopts n... More >

Other Events and News

Calistoga Green Workshops
Feb 8, 2010 The City of Calistoga and the Napa County Bicycle Coalition are hosting a series of workshops on environmental sustai... More >

State of Green Business 2009
Mar 10, 2009 In the second annual State of Green Business report, Joel Makower and the editors of GreenBiz.com answer the question... More >