1 U.S. EPA’s Climate Showcase Communities Emma Zinsmeister U.S. Environmental Protection Agency State and Local Climate and Energy Program Side meeting.

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1 U.S. EPA’s Climate Showcase Communities Emma Zinsmeister U.S. Environmental Protection Agency State and Local Climate and Energy Program Side meeting of the OAS General Assembly Antigua, Guatemala June 2, 2013

 $20 million in Competitive Grants to fund implementation of climate change mitigation pilot projects  Awarded to 44 local governments and 6 tribal nations  Mission  Create models of cost-effective and persistent GHG mitigation  Catalyze broader local and tribal government climate actions  Improve environmental, economic, health, and social conditions  Scope  Residential and commercial energy efficiency  Energy production  Land use  Waste management  Transportation U.S. EPA’s Climate Showcase Communities 2

3 Profiles, updates, & multimedia: Who They Are

Anticipated Results 4