About Us

Throughout the country, business leaders, governments and the public are all recognizing the implications that global warming could have on the environmental and economic health of our communities.  

In 2008 Mayor Davlin signed on to the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ Climate Protection Agreement.  Under the agreement, supporting mayors have pledged to work to cut greenhouse gas emissions in their cities to seven percent below 1990 levels by 2012.  Springfield is one of over 1000 cities across the country that has joined the mayors’ climate protection efforts. 

The Springfield Cool Cities Advisory Council (SCCAC) was established by the Mayor to study and develop a plan detailing how the city can reach the climate protection goal, while becoming more energy efficient, more energy independent and spurring economic growth.  In developing the plan, the SCCAC will consider local actions to mitigate climate change in various sectors, seek input from the community and develop specific recommendations for reducing greenhouse gas emissions to move our community toward a more sustainable future.

Click here for press release creating the advisory council

Members

The SCCAC is comprised of nine members representing a broad range of community stakeholders, including business, government, engineering, real estate and environmental interests. Membership is voluntary and members do not receive any compensation for their services.   

Robert Kobylarz (chairman)
Robert Cusick
Kevin Greene
Robert Ruff
Bryan Johnsrud
Melody LaMar
Jay Neposchlan
Will Reynolds
David Saladino

Learn more

 Meeting Minutes

September 22 ,2010
July 22, 2010
August 11, 2010
August 25, 2010

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Meeting Location/Schedule:   SCCAC meetings are normally held on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month, from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm, at Bunn-o-Matic Corporation, 1400 Stevenson Drive.   Members of the public are welcome to attend and provide input. 

 Resources

 General Interest

 U.S. Conference of Mayors, Climate Protection Center
The U.S. Conference of Mayors created this web site to provide mayors with guidance and assistance they need to lead their cities’ efforts to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that are linked to climate change.  

Sierra Club, Cool Cities Campaign
The Cool Cities Campaign encourages cities to implement smart energy solutions to save money and build a cleaner future.

Climate Change at the National Academies
The National Academies, which includes the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council, provides helpful analysis and advice to policymakers and stakeholders on key scientific and technical aspects of climate change.

U.S. EPA, Local Climate and Energy Program
This web site helps local governments develop policies and programs that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lower energy costs, improve air quality and help achieve economic development goals. 

ICLEI Cities for Climate Protection Campaign
ICLEI Cities for Climate Protection is a global network of cities and local governments who have made a commitment to adopt policies and implement quantifiable measures to reduce local greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality and enhance urban livability and sustainability.

U.S. EPA, Household Emissions Calculator
U.S.  EPA has developed an online calculator to get a rough “ballpark” estimate of your personal or family’s greenhouse gas emissions and explore the impact of taking various actions to reduce your emissions.

U.S. EPA, Climate Change Kids Site
This web site provides games that help students, their parents and their teachers learn about both the science of climate change and what actions they can take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Local Resources

 City, Water, Light & Power, Smart Energy Forum
CWLP has established the Smart Energy Forum to reach out to the public for ideas and input on how to shape effective and desirable energy conservation programs for the community.

Sustainable Springfield
This organization sponsors workshops, seminars and field trips to build awareness about policies and practices that can make Springfield a more eco-friendly and sustainable place to live, visit and work.

Springfield Green Business Network
The Springfield Green Business Network is being formed to help local businesses identify opportunities and share resources on ways to incorporate sustainable practices into their buildings and operations.   The group’s website is under development.

Earth Springfield
This website is a collaborative effort to feature information and events about environmental and conservation programs that are taking place in the Springfield area.