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Cool Block Mountain View is back for 2025!

Looking to build a stronger community with your neighbors? Want to share knowledge and take action together to save money and energy? Then this program is for you!

If you'd like to cash in on rebates and incentives that can save you thousands on household upgrades but don't know where to start, sign up today!

Learn more on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 12:30pm at our 2nd Virtual Information Session - RSVP here.

View the Upcoming Meetings section of this page to see all of our upcoming events!

And let us know you're interested in becoming a Cool Block Leader here.

Cool Block Mountain View is all about empowering you to take action. From easy checklists to resource-rich guides, this program offers the information to build resilience, sustainability, energy and dollar savings for your household and on your block. There's a choice for homeowner neighborhoods, renter buildings or neighborhoods, and one for mixed groups so you can lead your faith group or book club.

How does Cool Block Mountain View work? The City will provide how-to and support for each step.

Cool Block Team Leaders:

  1. Attend a Cool Block Leader Training and get fully prepared to lead your team.
  2. Ask your neighbors to join your Cool Block Team.
  3. Host and Lead Gathering 1.
  4. Attend Gatherings 2-5, led by other team members, over the next 2-3 months.
  5. Stay in touch with the City about team progress, successes, and challenges.

Cool Block Team Members:

  1. Join your local Cool Block Team (and encourage your neighbors to join too!).
  2. Over the next 2-3 months,
    • Attend 5 Gatherings and lead one if you'd like to.
    • Take the guided actions that can best support your household.
    • Share your goals, experience, and progress with your team.
  3. Enjoy your achievements and join your team for a end-of-program celebration.

Cool Block Mountain View is back for 2025!

Looking to build a stronger community with your neighbors? Want to share knowledge and take action together to save money and energy? Then this program is for you!

If you'd like to cash in on rebates and incentives that can save you thousands on household upgrades but don't know where to start, sign up today!

Learn more on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 12:30pm at our 2nd Virtual Information Session - RSVP here.

View the Upcoming Meetings section of this page to see all of our upcoming events!

And let us know you're interested in becoming a Cool Block Leader here.

Cool Block Mountain View is all about empowering you to take action. From easy checklists to resource-rich guides, this program offers the information to build resilience, sustainability, energy and dollar savings for your household and on your block. There's a choice for homeowner neighborhoods, renter buildings or neighborhoods, and one for mixed groups so you can lead your faith group or book club.

How does Cool Block Mountain View work? The City will provide how-to and support for each step.

Cool Block Team Leaders:

  1. Attend a Cool Block Leader Training and get fully prepared to lead your team.
  2. Ask your neighbors to join your Cool Block Team.
  3. Host and Lead Gathering 1.
  4. Attend Gatherings 2-5, led by other team members, over the next 2-3 months.
  5. Stay in touch with the City about team progress, successes, and challenges.

Cool Block Team Members:

  1. Join your local Cool Block Team (and encourage your neighbors to join too!).
  2. Over the next 2-3 months,
    • Attend 5 Gatherings and lead one if you'd like to.
    • Take the guided actions that can best support your household.
    • Share your goals, experience, and progress with your team.
  3. Enjoy your achievements and join your team for a end-of-program celebration.

Q&A

Do you have questions about what the Cool Block program is, how it fits into Mountain View's sustainability goals, how you can join the program, or anything else? Ask away!

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  • Share Is there going to be more informational meetings? I cannot join on January 15 on Facebook Share Is there going to be more informational meetings? I cannot join on January 15 on Twitter Share Is there going to be more informational meetings? I cannot join on January 15 on Linkedin Email Is there going to be more informational meetings? I cannot join on January 15 link

    Is there going to be more informational meetings? I cannot join on January 15

    E. asked about 1 month ago

    Yes, the city will be hosting more informational meetings for the Cool Block program in 2025. 

    Upcoming Information Sessions:

    • Thursday, January 30, 12:30-1pm [Virtual]
    • Saturday, February 1, 10-10:30am [In-person]


    You can find more information about upcoming events in the Upcoming Meetings section of the CollaborateMV Cool Block Project page.

  • Share How does this program relate to Neighborhood Watch and CERT? Has it been coordinated with them? on Facebook Share How does this program relate to Neighborhood Watch and CERT? Has it been coordinated with them? on Twitter Share How does this program relate to Neighborhood Watch and CERT? Has it been coordinated with them? on Linkedin Email How does this program relate to Neighborhood Watch and CERT? Has it been coordinated with them? link

    How does this program relate to Neighborhood Watch and CERT? Has it been coordinated with them?

    Stephanie asked about 5 years ago

    Cool Block draws upon existing neighborhood strengths related to Neighborhood Watch and CERT. Rather than reinventing the wheel, Cool Block is a chance for folks involved in different neighborhood groups to share their knowledge in one area while also learning potentially new things in another, and deepening their connections with their neighbors while doing so. With its emergency preparedness and community safety actions, the Cool Block program can tie together Neighborhood Watch and CERT resources. Individual teams will be able to identify existing groups in their neighborhood and decide what they would like to focus on together.

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    Do I need to attend more than one information session?

    about 5 years ago

    You only need to attend one information session to learn more about Cool Block. The January information sessions will all cover the same material -- there are three meetings to allow for scheduling conflicts and give residents some flexibility with which meeting they choose to attend.

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    How does the Cool Block program work?

    about 5 years ago

    The City will host several informational meetings in January to give residents an opportunity to learn more about what Cool Block is, and how they can participate. Interested residents have the choice to be trained as "Block Leaders," who will then recruit 5-8 neighboring households to join their Cool Block team. Teams will meet 8 times over the course of 4-6 months, covering topics such as emergency preparedness, energy efficiency, water conservation, and creating safer, friendlier neighborhoods. At the end, there will be a celebration to recognize all of the teams who participated in making Mountain View Cool!


Page last updated: 21 Jan 2025, 03:10 PM