More and more cites, communities, and regions are committing to sustainable practices. This translates to more businesses seeking and engaging green technologies. Here is another example below: 

Riverside Honored for Sustainable Activities

RIVERSIDE, Calif., Jan. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ - The City of
Riverside has achieved "Silver" status as a California Green Community for its
commitment to sustainability. Riverside is one of only four cities to be honored
by California Green Communities for its efforts.

Representatives from the Environmental Media Association (EMA), Southern
California Edison (SCE) and Green Seal - founding partners in California Green
Communities - will present the honor to the Riverside City Council at its
meeting on Tuesday, January 24 at 6:30 p.m.

"We created California Green Communities to showcase what cities are doing to
improve the quality of life for their residents," said EMA President Debbie
Levin. "Riverside is a leader among southern California cities who are modeling
sustainable practices for others."

California Green Communities is a community-based effort that encourages
cities to adopt environmentally sound practices involving energy efficiency,
waste reduction, water conservation, renewable and alternative fuels, efficient
transportation and other activities. Cities develop unique action plans to
identify projects and activities they will implement to reach Silver, Gold and
Platinum status in the program.

To reach the Silver level, Riverside completed many initiatives including the
creation of the Whole House Rebate program allowing customers to upgrade the
efficiency of their homes through a one stop shop program. Other initiatives
including diverting 69% of their waste through programs like a multifamily
recycling can be seen on www.GreenRiverside.com .

"We are delighted to be recognized by California Green Communities with the
Silver status. The California Green Communities Challenge program has given us a
terrific opportunity to share, and learn, 'best practices' with our fellow green
cities from all over the state," said Riverside Mayor Ron Loveridge.

Created in November 2009, California Green Communities is an environmental
recognition program that fosters innovative ways for participating cities to
reduce carbon emissions and energy consumption, while building vibrant,
sustainable communities.

In addition to Riverside, the cities of Claremont, Monrovia and Santa Clarita
have reached California Green Community Silver status. Other cities
participating in the program - Culver City, Los Angeles, Redlands, San Gabriel,
Santa Monica, Simi Valley and Ventura - are making progress towards
certification as well. City action plans can be viewed at www.CaGreenCom.org .
More cities in Southern California are expected to join the program in 2012.

Numerous other companies and organizations, such as Toyota, Alliance for
Climate Education, Clean Environment Company, e-Recycling of California, The
Energy Coalition, Kellogg Garden Products, Lifecycle Global and the Los Angeles
Conservation Corps have joined SCE as California Green Communities partners to
support participating cities.

Established in 1895, Riverside Public Utilities is a consumer-owned water and
electric utility governed by a board of nine community volunteers that provides
high quality, reliable services to over 106,000 metered electric customers and
up to 64,000 metered water customers throughout the City of Riverside. The
Utility is committed to increased use of renewable energy resources and
sustainable living practices that help reduce environmental impacts within the
City of Riverside and the state of California.

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