What is it and why do it?
A discussion of typical sustainability initiatives, the rationale behind them and the objectives that drive local governments to consider them.

Where are you now and where might you be in the future? Establishing baselines. Metrics, resources and models for quantifying the energy, environmental and financial impacts of current and potential local government practices.

Making the business case for sustainability.
Examination of cost analysis techniques for evaluating the financial, economic, social and environmental costs of sustainability measures. Is governmental accounting enough? Incorporating analyses into existing budgeting procedures.

Financing the big stuff.
Innovative methods of financing sustainability projects, e.g. carbon reduction credits, grants, commercial loans, guaranteed energy savings contracts, as well as internally generated funding mechanisms (capital reserves, pay as you go).