CSE is partnering with the La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians and the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians to develop and implement climate action plans to help combat climate pollution.
The Southern California tribes reached out to CSE for support obtaining and implementing funds under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program to develop strategies to reduce near-term greenhouse gas emissions. Both tribes have a strong history of environmental stewardship and have already instituted some renewable energy and clean transportation projects on their lands.
Working in close collaboration with tribal leadership, environmental officers and community members, CSE alighned the climate action planning on the tribes’ highest greenhouse gas emission sources related to electricity consumption, energy usage in buildings, and transportation electrification
The clean energy measures and high-priority projects identified by preliminary climate action planning are now being implemented with funding from a nearly $23M EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant implementation grant award. These funds are supporting the implementation of eight greenhouse gas reduction measures, including solar, storage and heat pump installations for hundreds of tribal residences and partial electrification of tribal-owned fleets.
"The Center for Sustainable Energy brought a data-driven, collaborative approach that reflected our community’s priorities to protect the land, improve health, reduce air pollution, and prepare for future climate challenges. Their partnership helped us shape a climate plan and secure funding that will make clean energy and clean transportation a reality for our tribal members."
Rob Roy, Environmental Director for the La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians
Program at a Glance
Program Goals
Develop greenhouse gas emissions inventories and climate action measures to reduce climate pollution.
CSE's Role
Assist the tribes in achieving climate action planning goals.
Technologies
Key Partners
La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians
San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians
State Policies Supported
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 – Provisions Related to Climate Change
Impact Statement
CSE aims to align the program with tribal goals to ensure a clean, safe and healthy environment for current and future generations.
