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Make a Difference

Have you ever wondered, “These problems are so big...what can I do to make a difference?”  Here is a list of resources designed to show you can make changes to your own lifestyle that could help achieve a sustainable future for our island.

CLICK HERE for Resources Referenced in Sustainable Jamestown

If you know of other resources, or have some ideas of your own and would like to post them here, go to the Suggestion Box and let us know. 

General Sustainability Resources

• We Can Do Better Sustainable Jamestown Fact Sheet

• Sustainability Resources: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

• Sustainability Grants: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

• Sustainable Communities Online (formerly Sustainable Communities Network)

• Local Governments for Sustainability

• Sustainable Communities: A Partnership of the U.S. EPA/DOT/HUD

• Institute for Sustainable Communities

• STAR Communities

• Sustainability Best Practices Framework (10 areas): Institute for Local Government (CA)

Rhode Island Sustainability Resources

• PREP-RI: Providing Resilience Education for Planning in Rhode Island

• Rhode Island Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Plan

• Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE): C-PACE provides commercial property owners with long-term fixed rate financing for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects

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