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As the regulatory setting for climate change has developed into a policy focus for State and local governments, PMC has developed resources to meet the needs of our clients to respond to the challenges of climate change. PMC is uniquely qualified to address climate change with our multidisciplinary approach to planning and environmental review. We have the capability to provide strategic advice as either an extension of in-house staff or as a third party providing initiation, development, education, outreach, review and oversight of climate change policies, programs, and implementation measures. Some of our capabilities include:
- Developing comprehensive strategies to address climate change at the local and regional government level;
- Writing grants and developing opportunities for climate change and sustainability activities;
- Developing customized public outreach and community based social marketing programs;
- Assisting our clients to understand and implement climate change legislation;
- Researching and developing cutting edge greenhouse gas inventories and inventory updates;
- Developing greenhouse gas reduction targets appropriate for individual communities;
- Developing effective and appropriate emission reduction measures, mitigation strategies, and adaptation programs;
- Working as a team to develop customized climate action plans (CAPs);
- Conducting cost/benefit analysis for emission reduction measures and CAPs;
- Climate change reduction and adaptation policy implementation (alternative energy programs and site development, green building codes, public outreach, etc)
- CEQA/NEPA compliance related to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change;
- Providing ongoing education for both staff and decision makers.
With twelve offices in the West, we are always nearby! For additional information on the services we offer and the unique opportunities for public agencies to address climate change, please contact us by telephone at 1-866-828-6PMC.
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