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Mayor Pro Tem Rick Mullen (right) receives a Beacon Spotlight Award on behalf of the city from Martin Gonzalez, executive director of the Institute for Local Government.

The Institute for Local Government (ILG) awarded the City of Malibu a Beacon Spotlight Award on Oct. 3. The award recognizes the city’s efforts to tackle climate change, push for energy innovation and create sustainable communities. 

Specifically, the city was awarded a gold level award for 14 percent energy savings and a silver level award for sustainability best practices.

In a statement from the city, Mayor Skylar Peak said, “…it’s a very proud moment when the city is recognized as an environmental leader for our efforts to protect the earth and our community for current and future generations.”