10,080,464 lbs. of annual CO2 emissions have already been reduced.
​That's like taking 1,381 Marin homes off of the grid permanently!​

Learn about the Marin Rotary Challenge!

Resilient Neighborhoods
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The graduation of our fall climate action teams (The Sustainables and NextGen Marin) put Resilient Neighborhood’s cumulative annual CO2 reduction at over 10 million pounds! That's the equivalent of 1,375 Marin households replacing the fossil fuels powering their homes with renewable energy like wind and solar.  Special thanks to the Marin rotary members of our fall teams for contributing a reduction of 122,879 annual carbon pounds through the Marin Rotary Challenge.  Resilient Neighborhoods is moving Marin closer to achieving its climate action goals!

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. Over 1,700 people have reduced over 10 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.

Responding to the COVID crisis
The COVID-19 crisis brought our in-person teams to a halt in the Spring 2020. We quickly adapted and developed an online version of the program. Check out our recent zoom graduating teams in our slider above!
In the News
Tamra Peters wins the Jefferson Award for Multiplying Good for Resilient Neighborhoods. Watch the KPIX news segment here.
Click here to watch the State of Marin County video featuring Resilient Neighborhoods. 
Marin Magazine:  RN is featured in "Five Marin Organizations Battling Climate Change". 
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Pictured above, Tamra Peters holds the MCE award with Supervisor Kate Sears.
RN receives MCE's  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.
Visit our News and Media page to learn more about Resilient Neighborhoods