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Climate Action Plan Implementation

Chester Draculan
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Fellow works on a variety of climate action implementation projects, ranging from facilitating robust community and stakeholder engagement to drafting policies and programs to meet GHG reduction goals. This may include: Researching existing codes/ordinances/plans for decarbonization best practices Writing draft resolutions and ordinances Identifying opportunities to implement best practices Community outreach/education Developing a sustainability committee…

Local Government Partnership Program Support

Chester Draculan
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Fellow supports a group of cities in meeting the energy efficiency goals of the cities’ investor-owned utility local government partnership program. This may include: Support on Climate and Energy Action Plans Energy efficiency project implementation Technical support on data measurement, tracking, and benchmarking for agencies measuring energy use and monitoring GHG emissions Community engagement Participation…

Renewable Energy/Energy Efficiency Program Support

Chester Draculan
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Fellow acts as a liaison between local government staff and outside program staff implementing an energy project or program such as California Youth Energy Services or Grid Alternatives. This may include: Directing and supporting outreach efforts and rollout in the community Identifying target neighborhoods for implementation Developing resources and supporting educational events to share information…

Urban Heat Island Reduction Plan

Chester Draculan
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Fellow creates a plan to reduce the community’s urban heat island effect. This may include: Assembling an internal task force to create a collaborative approach for implementation projects Forming approaches into a cohesive plan Researching and analyzing best practices, including cool roof ordinances, cool pavement pilots, integration of more tree planting into existing processes, and…

Urban-Rural Connection

Chester Draculan
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Fellow increases policymakers’ understanding of the urban-rural connection and helps develop initiatives to support regional climate adaptation. This may include: Working with regional collaboratives Bridging the gap between urban and rural communities on climate change Addressing resource issues faced by upstream communities and their downstream counterparts related to air quality, forest health, water resources, and…

Food Waste Reduction Education and Implementation

Chester Draculan
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Fellow educates businesses and schools on food waste reduction program. This may include: Piloting new waste reduction programs Creating a waste management toolkit or online guide for business and events to help comply with regulations Developing a curriculum for educating youth on food waste Creating a list of recommended zero waste actions for implementation Example:…

Local Coastal Planning and Vulnerability Assessments

Chester Draculan
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Fellow assists with the implementation of a local coastal program. This may include: Coordinating and participating in public outreach meetings Gathering and responding to comments on plans and assessments from the community and other stakeholders Compiling examples of local and statewide adaptation strategies Providing recommendations on which strategies are best suited to the specific conditions,…

TOD Research/Case Study Development

Chester Draculan
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Fellow researches and provides recommendations on transit-oriented development and transportation options for future development. This may include: Research and analysis of TOD best practices Compilation of funding opportunities Provision of recommendations as related to a specific case study, planning area, or upcoming transit project Example: Climate Adaptation and Resilience Framework & Toolkit for Station Districts, Station…

Electric Vehicle Transportation Planning and Outreach

Chester Draculan
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Fellow helps prepare the region for increased electric vehicle utilization by engaging diverse stakeholders to inform regional infrastructure plans. This may include: Engagement with regional municipalities and other industry stakeholders to develop streamlined charging station installation processes Research and analysis to inform regional planning documents Assessment of the region for potential fueling locations Engagement with…
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