Convening the Sierra – Fall 2026
September 25, 2026
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SNEW is thrilled to announce
a new expansion to our scope of no-cost services for public agencies! We can now prepare comprehensive greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories and develop energy/climate action plans for communities in our territory. SNEW is excited and ready to work with jurisdictions to develop locally tailored strategies to reduce GHG emissions while providing a suite of economic, social, and environmental co-benefits.
As part of our no-cost program services, SNEW can also now collaborate with public agencies to support the development and adoption of building energy “reach codes.” Reach codes go beyond State requirements to enhance building efficiency and increase energy savings. Reach codes are a great tool to support the improvement of water efficiency, the installation of EV chargers, and the shift to electric appliances.
If you would like to learn more about how your agency can take advantage of these services, please email us at SNEW@sierrabusiness.org.
Join SBC at these Upcoming Events Across the Region
Two SNEW services that are often requested by Sierra Nevada public agencies are energy benchmarking (sometimes including AB 802 reporting for buildings
California’s 2026-27 legislative session wrapped up September 1 after a turbulent final week of negotiations over wildfire policy, funding, and the state budget. While a last-minute proposal on wildfire liability ultimately stalled, the Legislature did restore and increase funding for climate resilience through Proposition 4 and the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF)—a meaningful outcome for Sierra communities amid a challenging state budget year.
The final plan includes $329.5 million for wildfire and forest resilience through Prop 4 and $118 million for wildfire prevention through GGRF. While these investments are an improvement over the June budget, wildfire resilience funding remains near historic lows, with no clear plan for sustained investment in future years.
Read more about the final budget, Prop 4 and GGRF allocations, and what’s next for wildfire and climate resilience in the Sierra.