Convening the Sierra – Fall 2026
September 25, 2026
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SNEW is excited to announce that we are now able to offer free comprehensive greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory reports to public agencies! SNEW will be utilizing ICLEI’s ClearPath software, which is the leading online platform for completing GHG emissions inventories. ClearPath has been used by thousands of public agencies to understand where to prioritize emissions reductions and set a starting point to measure future progress.
SNEW has provided the GHG inventory service to the following public agencies:
If you had an older inventory performed previously and would like an updated inventory conducted, please contact us!
A GHG inventory is a detailed accounting of the emissions associated with an agency or community. GHG sectors often tracked in inventories include:
Some agencies or communities may also elect to track emissions related to sectors that aren’t always included but may be more prevalent in their areas, such as agricultural or industrial activities.
After the GHG inventory is complete, SNEW can assist with additional steps including forecasting and target setting. If your agency would like to take advantage of the free opportunity for a GHG inventory, 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.