Assemblyman Cameron Smyth, Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Local Government, sent a letter to the Santa Clarita City Council and issued the following congratulatory statement today after the city of Santa Clarita was designated a 2010 Smarter City by the Natural Resources Defense Council:
“Today I’m proud to congratulate the city of Santa Clarita for being designated one of the NRDC’s 2010 Smarter Cities. This award is a testament to the city’s hard work and forward-thinking approach to energy conservation.
“It fills me with pride that I was Mayor Pro-Tem in 2004 when the city entered into the Community Energy Partnership, giving me the opportunity to play a role in shaping the vision for the future of Santa Clarita. As a part of that coalition, the city has been able to partner with other cities and utilities providers to achieve energy savings and implement clean energy policies.”
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“Not only has the city taken an active role in educating ratepayers about energy-saving programs, but also in ensuring that city projects utilize clean energy technology. Among those projects are a LEED-certified library in Newhall, and a major upgrade of the Transit Maintenance Facility. Santa Clarita has been incredibly successful in achieving a balance between energy efficiency and cost effectiveness, and I commend the city for that.”