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Pico Rivera wins Gateway Cities Energy Action platinum award for sustainability initiatives
Summary
Pico Rivera received the first-ever platinum designation in the Gateway Cities Council of Governments Energy Action Awards for a package of sustainability measures, including development of a climate action and adaptation plan, resident solar-plus-storage offers, heat pump water-heater replacements and fleet electrification supported by grants.
Pico Rivera was recognized with the Gateway Cities Council of Governments Energy Action Award platinum designation at the City Council meeting on Jan. 14, 2025, honoring the city’s recent energy-efficiency and sustainability efforts.
The award recognizes cities that complete high levels of energy-efficiency activities. The city cited its development of a climate action and adaptation plan, use of U.S. Department of Energy block grant funds, a local program offering solar panels and Tesla battery backup to residents with no upfront cost, replacement of aging water heaters with heat-pump units, and steps toward an electrified city fleet.
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