Boise’s City of Trees Challenge is rallying the community to plant one tree for every household and one seedling for every resident—growing a greener and healthier city for families to enjoy. With more than 19,000 urban trees and 235,000 forest seedlings already planted, the effort is improving air quality, saving money in energy costs, creating a more beautiful city, and leaving a lasting legacy for future generations.

Phoenix’s Cool Pavement Program is making neighborhoods more livable by lowering the temperatures on hot summer streets and keeping the heat from lingering at night. With over 140 miles of reflective pavement across the city, the initiative is helping residents stay cooler, protecting public health, and making streets safer and neighborhoods more livable.

WeatheRISE ATL is helping Atlanta families cut energy costs, stay comfortable year-round, and breathe cleaner air through free weatherization and energy upgrades. By focusing on neighborhoods where residents spend a disproportionate amount of money on energy bills, the program is saving families money, reducing pollution, and supporting local green jobs.

Cleveland’s Summer Safety Plan brings the whole city together to make neighborhoods safer, cooler, and stronger. Building on last year’s 13% drop in crime, the city is cleaning up dumping sites, greening vacant lots, repairing streets, and upgrading lighting—simple steps that cut heat, deter violence, and brighten public spaces. By working across departments, Cleveland shows how climate-smart local initiatives can deliver both safer streets and climate-ready neighborhoods.

The Boston Housing Authority is helping seniors and adults with disabilities lower their energy bills with clean, high-quality heating and cooling technology. In partnership with Gradient, the City is installing 100 heat pumps in a 50-year-old public housing community—replacing the building’s currently outdated and inefficient technology. These upgrades will not only bring lower bills—but also help reduce overall energy use, improve indoor and outdoor air quality, and reduce operating costs for building ownership.