8,480,611 lbs. of annual CO2 emissions have already been reduced. 
​ That's like taking 1,162 Marin homes off the grid permanently!
​Watch the one minute video below that won a national award in 2014.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
​How are you holding up? Would you like a friendly call?
PicturePictured above: RN volunteer ambassadors and staff.

​Our team of volunteer Ambassadors- program graduates who support Resilient Neighborhoods in many ways- is willing and eager to call members of the RN community to check in. Here are some of the ways we can help:
  • Listen to what's going on for you
  • Suggest ways to stay well and focused
  • Connect you with trusted resources
  • Brainstorm ways to keep up your sustainability efforts and even do more
  • Offer tips for connecting with others in your neighborhood (while keeping your social distance)
Neighbors can make all the difference to our ability to weather a challenging time. With most folks at home, this could be a great opportunity to connect and build your own resilient neighborhood-one that supports all its members through this crisis and any that follow. Our ambassadors would be happy to help you come up with your own plan for connecting!
 
If you'd like to hear from one of our Ambassadors, please fill out this form and we'll give you a call. Meanwhile, stay safe out there.
 
Thinking of you all, 

​Tamra and the RN Team 

It's free, it's fun, and it's easy. 

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Did you know our affluent Bay Area lifestyles would require FIVE EARTHS to sustain if everybody lived like we do? 65% of local carbon pollution comes from our household decisions. It's our driving, our home energy and water use, and the waste stream from our purchasing choices.  Resilient Neighborhoods Climate Action Teams undertake carbon-reducing actions that make a difference.

It's not all about carbon, either.                          
​The program shows how to build resilience by:
Decreasing dependence on fossil fuels
Conserving resources
Fortifying the local economy
Supporting local agriculture
Planning ahead for emergencies

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How It Works
In this free 5-session workshop you will reduce your carbon footprint and get prepared for emergencies. Taking simple actions like trimming energy and waste, conserving water, and making smarter transportation choices can save money too. You’ll see the positive results of your actions and help build a stronger and safer community. Almost 1,500 people have reduced 8.4 million pounds of CO2 pollution through Resilient Neighborhoods.  All you need to participate is a computer, access to your utility bills, and a desire to join with other community members to create a better future.
New Climate Action Teams are forming now. Check out the schedule here.
Click here to watch the State of Marin County 2019 video featuring Resilient Neighborhoods. 
Marin Magazine, March 2020:  RN is featured in "Five Marin Organizations Battling Climate Change". Click the image below for the full article.
RN receives MCE's 2018 Charles F. McGlashan Advocacy Award in recognition of RN’s passion, dedication and commitment to advocating for 100% renewable electricity.  Click here for the full story and to watch Tamra's acceptance speech.
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Pictured above, Tamra Peters holds the MCE award with Supervisor Kate Sears.
North Bay Biz Magazine 2019 Game Changers edition features Resilient Neighborhoods.
Click on the image below to see Tamra Peters' 2016 presentation to the San Anselmo Town Council.
News and Events
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The People's Environmental News, (2017) Watch a full length interview with Tamra Peters about the impacts of  the Resilient Neighborhoods Program. (Click here to watch)
Marin IJ, Marin Voice (2017) Read this article written by Tamra Peters, Resilient Neighborhoods Executive Director "Calling on Marin Households to go Greener."  (read more)
Marin IJ: Tamra Peters, Resilient Neighborhoods Executive Director and Bill Carney of Sustainable San Rafael awarded the 2017 Citizen(s) of the Year award! (read more)
Marin Voice  2017 article written by Marin County Supervisor Kate Sears and Novato Councilman Josh Fryday mentions Resilient Neighborhoods, and encourages locals to join a team.  (read more)
Resilient Neighborhoods mentioned in a letter to the Marin IJ Readers' Forum (2016). Check it out here.

In the Marin IJ, (2016) Wendi Kallins wrote about the ways in which Marin is addressing climate change, including the Resilient Neighborhoods program. To read the article, click here. 

​In Bicycle Retailer (2016), RN team participant and volunteer, Marilyn Price, wrote about how the Resilient Neighborhoods program inspired her to go carless and rely 100% on her bike for transportation. To read her letter, click here.
We were one of 13 partner organizations that organized the Time to Lead on Climate - CA : US : UN forum on Nov 9th, 2015, which attracted over 800 attendees. You can watch a video of the event here.
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Resilient Neighborhoods was featured in the City of San Rafael Volunteer newsletter for its contributions to the City. Read more here.
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Click on picture above to watch a 5 min. interview on Marin's TV's news program, "Seriously Now".