Since Paramount installed two electric vehicle (EV) chargers in August 2019, public usage has steadily increased resulting in positive impacts on energy use and emissions reductions in the City. With an average of 59 drivers per month utilizing the EV stations, demand for gasoline in Paramount has been reduced by a monthly average of 450 […]
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Clean Power Alliance Offers Bill Assistance During COVID
The Clean Power Alliance (CPA), one of Paramount’s energy providers, is offering a bill assistance program to customers experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19.
Paramount Takes Home Platinum and Gold at 2020 ILG Beacon Awards
The City of Paramount has been named a 2020 recipient of two Beacon Awards from the Institute for Local Government (ILG), a Platinum Level for Sustainability Best Practices for its ongoing environmental efforts and a Gold Level Spotlight for achieving an 18% reduction in community greenhouse gas emissions.
City Council Proclaims Official California Clean Air Day in Paramount
The City of Paramount is proud to proclaim October 7, 2020 as Clean Air Day! The proclamation was issued as a Resolution of the City Council on September 15th.
City Supports LB Port’s Clean Truck Fund Program
In the spirit of the recent California Clean Air Day, and the City’s commitment to air quality issues, Paramount Mayor Peggy Lemons has congratulated the Port of Long Beach Harbor Commission for adopting a Clean Truck Fund (CTF) fee.
Paramount Earns Tree City USA Status Second Year In a Row
The City of Paramount has earned Tree City USA status in 2020.
Global Warming – How Can We Help?
The City of Paramount is developing a Climate Action and Resilience Plan (CARP) to help understand our climate impacts and what we can do to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We need your input to create the plan.
Paramount Awarded $2.9M Grant from California Natural Resources Agency
The California Natural Resources Agency has awarded the City of Paramount a $2.9 million grant from its Urban Greening program to build a half-mile section of the West Santa Ana Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail.
PFOS Detected in Water Well 14
PFOS above notification level established by the California Water Board detected in water well 14 in the City of Paramount.
SCAQMD Modifies Air Monitoring Operations During COVID-19
South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) has announced modifications to its air monitoring operations during COVID-19.