The City of Alameda has a plan to reach 50% reduction in GHG emissions below 2005 levels by 2030 and net-zero emissions as soon as possible. The city…

The smallest county in California, the County of Alpine comprises just 723 square miles of land situated along the crest of the Sierra Nevada…

The city is now committed to developing a coordinated approach to energy efficiency and GHG reductions within the community and the local (municipal…

“This Climate Action Plan includes general information about greenhouse gases and climate change, assumptions and data used to determine the 2005…

“Although the City has reduced emissions by 30 percent within the Municipal sector through energy efficiency upgrades and the installation of grid-…

The City of Artesia’s climate action goals aim to reduce the City’s carbon footprint to zero, use carbon neutral energy sources of solar and wind…

The City of Arvin serves some of the poorest and most heavily polluted areas of Kern County.  The 2013 Climate Action Plan outlines some goals for…

The Town of Atherton is working diligently towards the execution of its Climate Action Plan and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 17% by the year…

The City of Bakersfield is located near the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley. As the 9th largest California city, Bakersfield is an important…

“As one of the fastest growing cities in California and as a leader within our region on environmental issues, Beaumont is committed to improving air…

The City of Bell has made strides in addressing sustainability, including: completing a community GHG inventory, encouraging the community “Go Green…

“The City of Benicia is joining an increasing number of California communities in developing plans to address climate change at a local level…

Committed to the Sustainable City Plan, the City of Beverly Hills combats climate change by reducing greenhouse gas and other emissions from city…

“As we were preparing the Brea Energy Efficiency and Solar Power Project the concept of “Green Life, Green Brea” evolved organically. How appropriate…

“The City of Brisbane and its residents care deeply about a wide variety of issues surrounding sustainability.  Work is being done by the government…

“Like local governments across the U.S. and the world, Burlingame has made a commitment to address the challenge of climate change. Many local…

The City of Capitola sits on the shores of the Pacific Ocean along Monterey Bay. Located just 35 miles southwest of San Jose and less than two hours…

In 2015, as part of a comprehensive General Plan Update, the City of Carlsbad adopted a Climate Action Plan and a General Plan Sustainability Element…

Since its incorporation in 1916, the town of Carmel-by-the-Sea has pursued a vigorous strategy of planned development to enhance its natural coastal…

The City of Carpinteria has adopted a Sustainable Community Policy that drives all sustainable planning efforts.  Some efforts that the city has…

“Working with ICLEI and The Climate Registry, the Conservation Division coordinates implementation of the City’s Climate Action Plan and monitors the…

“As the City is nearly built-out, the focus of energy conservation in Citrus Heights is on retrofitting existing homes and businesses. The City…

“The vision [of the Claremont Sustainable City Plan] is one where all who live and work in Claremont are enabled to live in ways that allow them to…

“City Council unanimously adopted a Adopted Climate Action Plan on May 8, 2013.  The CAP contains programs that, when implemented, will meet Colma’s…

This Concord Citywide Climate Action Plan (CAP) has been prepared in response to mandates from the State of California intended to reduce the emission…

The City of Coronado is committed to climate action activities.  It has installed 14 EV charging stations throughout the city, builds new construction…

“Cupertino has been a leader in environmental planning since 2005, as one of the first cities to incorporate a Sustainability Element within its…

“We envision this climate action plan to be a living document… A sustainable energy future is a critical component of Daly City’s future. The…

“Davis can trace its sustainability roots back more than 40 years to the date the community decided to establish the first bike lanes in the United…

“The City is working on updating the General Plan to include Healthy Delano and Wellness Element, that will include improved connectivity between…

The City of Del Mar recognizes that our current way of life is changing our community, the region, the state, the country, and the world as we face…

Del Rey Oaks is a small city located on the Monterey Peninsula. Separated from the dunes and sandy beaches of Monterey Bay, the city enjoys a wooded…

The purpose of this Energy Action Plan (EAP) is to define the City of Downey’s long‐term vision for achieving energy efficiency in local government…

“Over the past several years, the City has worked diligently to ensure a high quality of life for its residents by enacting sound and effective…

East Palo Alto has partnered with the Joint Powers Authority Community Choice Aggregation, Peninsula Clean Energy, to provide all residents and…

“Energy efficiency and conservation is a great way to both save money and combat global climate change. For every kWh you save, you prevent about 1…

The City of Elk Grove’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) was approved by the city council on February 27, 2019 as an update to the first CAP completed in…

The Emeryville community strives to live within means that do not compromise the ability of future generations in Emeryville to enjoy a livable…

The City of Encinitas Climate Action Plan serves as a guiding document and outlines a course of action for identifying and implementing strategies to…

The City of Fillmore City Council adopted their Energy Action Plan in 2015, which established a municipal energy reduction goal of 20 percent…

“Sustainable Foster City is a holistic and sustainable development strategy that seeks to protect, maintain and grow the economic resources in Foster…

In 2008, the City Council adopted a goal to reduce greenhouse gas  emissions 25% by 2020 from a 2005 baseline. This goal is consistent with the…

“The Greener Glendale Plan takes advantage of common sense approaches and innovative policies that the local government is uniquely positioned to…

“The City of Goleta is dedicated to reducing energy consumption and improving the environment, both in their municipal operations and facilities, and…

The Gonzales Climate Action Plan (CAP) is a product of the “Gonzales Grows Green” Sustainable Community Initiative (G3 Initiative), an outgrowth of…

Grass Valley has already implemented programs that have resulted in or will lead to benefits in the form of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and…

The City of Greenfield is located in the heart of Salinas Valley. The small city strives to promote a high quality physical and social environment…

The City of Half Moon Bay and the Half Moon Bay community is committed to pursuing and implementing more sustainable practices to reduce its carbon…

“Hayward’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) was adopted by the City Council on July 28, 2009. The purpose of the CAP is to make Hayward a more…

“Sustainability involves many small actions over the course of each day and week: using a little less water, wearing a sweater, walking or biking to a…

The City of Hollister continually strives to reduce greenhouse gases though the implementation of various programs and projects such as roundabouts…

The City of Jackson strives to lead-by-example to reduce emissions from energy use, transportation and solid waste.The city’s General Plan and…

Through conversion to LED street and facility lighting, solar projects, and other clean and efficient energy projects, King City is striving for…

“The City of La Mesa recognizes that local governments play a leading role in both reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to the potential…

The City of Lake Forest has implemented multiple initiatives toward resource conservation and promoting sustainability. The City of Lake Forest’s…

Lemon Grove’s CAP organizes strategies and measures based on emissions categories evaluated in a 2012 GHG emissions inventory. These categories…

“The Climate Change Element requires preparation of a Climate Action Plan for the City for 2020 within 2 years of adoption of the Climate Change…

The City of Long Beach Office of Sustainability was created to facilitate the process of developing and implementing model sustainability programs and…

The City of Lynwood is currently working on their Energy Action plan with the assistance of the Energy Leader Partnership.

As a coastal city on the edge of a rural wildland interface, the City of Malibu has long been a champion for the environment and a leader in taking a…

Mammoth Lakes is a rural resort town surrounded by the Sierra Nevada mountains. Its natural beauty and tourism economy makes it a popular destination…

“Manhattan Beach has a long history of environmental sensitivity and activism, as a community and as a city government. In the coming months and years…

Mariposa County is focused on sustainable practices for local government and our community, including recycling, Home Energy Assistance Programs (HEAP…

The City of Martinez was one of the first cities in Contra Costa County to adopt a Climate Action Plan (“CAP”) in 2009 in response to Assembly Bill 32…

Although the City of Maywood is yet to comprehensively address climate action goals, they have actively pursued climate protective policies in their…

(The City) “will strive to the extent economically feasible to reduce global-warming pollution to a level equivalent to that designated by the Kyoto…

Climate change is caused by an increase in the concentration of atmospheric greenhouse gases. Potential climate change impacts in Northern California…

“Improving the health of our community and environment will lead to a sustainable society where the current needs are met and will ensure that this…

The City of Montebello aims to implement sustainable practices and promote energy efficiency throughout the City. The City has recently completed…

The City of Monterey is committed to working with regional and state partners to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Monterey region. The city has…

The Monterey County Government organization acts as a regional leader by ensuring its programs, services, operations, and decision-making processes…

“The Climate Action Plan (CAP) addresses climate change at the local level by focusing on the major sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the…

Located on the Colorado River, Needles is a rural city that faces extreme heat and drought. The City of Needles strives to reduce greenhouse gas…

Since 2010, Nevada County residents and businesses have saved 13,034,571 kWh of electricity and 163,282 therms of natural gas annually from PG&E…

Nevada City is a well preserved Gold Rush town that has long been dedicated to reducing its carbon footprint and creating a more sustainable future…

The Green Oceanside campaign was established to educate residents, businesses and visitors about how to be better stewards of the earth and to…

In 2013, the City of Oxnard’s City Council adopted their Energy Action Plan, which is a component of the proposed Oxnard Climate Action and Adaptation…

“The City of Palm Springs has identified sustainability and the creation of a comprehensive plan for sustainability as a priority for the coming year…

“Palo Alto has taken the lead in implementing environmentally sustainable policies at the local level. The city, adjacent to Stanford University, is…

The City of Paramount is committed to implementing sustainable practices that result in tangible reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and improve…

Pico Rivera’s CCA, Pico Rivera Innovative Municipal Energy (PRIME), has the following organizational goals:

The City of Piedmont’s initial Climate Action Plan was adopted by City Council in 2010, with a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 15% below…

“For years, we have already been doing things that are reducing our greenhouse gases, because the types of actions that go into a Climate Action Plan…

“The City of Pleasanton recognizes that activities taking place throughout the community result in the release of the heat-trapping greenhouse gases (…

Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, Plymouth is in the heart of the gold county. Formerly a mining camp, the town is now…

“The Environmental Programs Section [for the City of Pomona] strives to protect and conserve our natural resources through education, planning, waste…

“By working together and making individual contributions, we can improve our community and meet the greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals we’ve…

“The Sustainability Action Plan provides the foundation for the City of Rancho Cucamonga to set a course towards achieving environmental…

​​“To date, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes has already been actively developing measures and policies to mitigate the effects of climate change…

“Redlands’ commitment to the Mayors Climate Action Accord, in 2007 put the city on the path towards setting up a strategy for reducing greenhouse…

“The [Community Climate Action] Plan encourages and provides tools for residents and local business to take a real leadership role, together with the…

The City of Rialto selected a goal to reduce its community GHG emissions to a level that is 15% below its 2008 GHG emissions level by 2020. The city…

The City of Richmond is dedicated to becoming an environmentally-sustainable city. Through efforts in waste reduction, energy efficiency, alternative…

“Sustainable Riverside maximizes energy efficiency and makes the most efficient use of resources, and minimizes negative environmental consequences…

“The City of Rolling Hills Estates takes an active role in maintaining the high quality of life that makes this community such an attractive place to…

“The County of Sacramento is committed to carrying out its operations in ways that are efficient and cost-effective and that minimize its…

The Town of San Anselmo has a rich history of climate action, environmental protection and supporting alternative transportation, including bicycles…

San Benito County is striving to continue reducing energy usage and GHG emissions through innovative energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.

“The City of San Carlos continues to be a leader in Green Programs and initiatives dealing with Climate Protection at the City, County and Regional…

The city’s Climate Action Plan presents a bold vision for our future. By reducing the city’s carbon footprint, the community seeks  to ensure a clean…

“Despite its global nature, many climate change solutions and especially its impacts will occur at the regional and local levels. There are many…

San Leandro is dedicated to being a sustainable, livable city. The city is working hard to address the threats of human-induced climate change by…

“When people talk about what can be done about reducing the effects of climate change, many wonder how anything meaningful can be done about something…

“San Mateo is a progressive community that continuously considers the impact that today’s actions will have on future generations.  This is why…

“The community outcomes: healthy and safe, livable, prosperous, environmentally conscious and collaborative — provide a foundation for sound decision-…

“Energy efficiency is the best investment cities, businesses and individuals can make to address energy and environmental issues today. It both helps…

“In 2006 San Rafael was one of the early signatories to the U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, committing the City to working…

“Cities with Climate Action Plans, that they are consistent with the state and regional AB 32 and SB 375 reduction targets, can use their CAP as the…

Sand City seeks to balance fiscal responsibility with coastal stewardship. Nearly 80% of of its coastline is reserved for parks and open space, and…

“The City of Santa Barbara saved over $150,000 by conducting energy retrofits in various municipal buildings. That savings can be used to bridge our…

“The Climate Action Strategy is being developed to address greenhouse gas emissions pursuant to the Board of Supervisors’ March 2009 direction “to…

“Protecting the environment is a high priority for the City of Santa Clarita. Our efforts began shortly after cityhood and have yielded tremendous…

“Through measures already implemented, the City of Santa Cruz generates energy from renewable sources that do not contribute to global warming through…

“I think any goal this community sets for itself, and is willing to work to accomplish, will be accomplished… whether in my time or another time. That…

The City of Santa Paula adopted a comprehensive Sustainability Policy in 2008 focused on: water resource management, air quality, waste reduction…

“The City of Santa Rosa is making many strides to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from municipal operations and community-wide activities. The…

The City of Signal Hill is committed to striking a balance between economic growth, social responsibility, and environmental well-being by partnering…

“Through its 2010-2012 Energy Leader Partnership with Southern California Edison, the City is reducing its energy use and demonstrating for residents…

“The City of Solana Beach is committed to developing and maintaining a green and sustainable future for all those who live, work and play here. Within…

“The County’s ongoing, bold commitment to climate protection flows from the Board’s goal to reduce the County’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to 25…

“The ‘Greening of South Gate’ was one of the top community priorities that came out of the General Plan update process. …South Gate citizens and the…

The community only achieves the goals of this Plan through partnership with the broader community. As a result, the CAP also serves as an educational…

“For the City of Taft, we have defined sustainability as aligning our built environment and socioeconomic activities with the natural systems that…

Thousand Oaks prides itself on being a community leader in environmental stewardship, bringing environmental programs and events to the community year…

The Town of Tiburon has made substantial progress in climate action, powering all its facilities with 100% renewable energy and converting all cobra-…

“The City of Torrance takes its responsibility to future generations seriously, and is diligently and creatively working to make the City a better and…

The Town of Truckee has begun the process of creating Truckee’s first Climate Action Plan. The first step in the process was to complete an inventory…

“The City of Tulare, located in central San Joaquin Valley, is committed to ensuring sustained economic and environmental vitality for future…

“Union City has been a local leader by putting in place climate-oriented policies in recent years, including those requiring political foresight and…

“In 2007, Ventura’s City Council adopted the Green Initiative. The Green Initiative is the first of many steps toward the City’s goal of becoming a…

In 2010, the County’s General Services Agency developed an Energy Action Plan (EAP) and updates the agency GHG inventory annually. In 2012, the County…

“The City of Visalia has a vision to become a model green community for the San Joaquin Valley. With support from both City Management and the City…

The City of Walnut Creek’s Climate Action Plan was adopted in 2012 and sets a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 15% from 2005 levels by the…

The City of Watsonville has a history of environmental stewardship, with decades of experience working to conserve natural resources, protect…

West Covina’s investment in energy efficiency projects and programs is a great example of how local government can reduce the cost of doing business…

“West Hollywood has a strong record of instituting environmental policies to promote a healthy environment that also result in a lower carbon…

“The City Council has for years recognized the creation of a Green and Sustainable Strategy as a high priority…. Success will require commitments from…

- Town of Windsor’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Action Plan Update, regarding reducing emissions from Town-controlled facilities and equipment…

“In 2009, the City of Woodland was named a Climate Action Leader by the California Climate Action Registry, when we finished the process of…

“The Yolo County General Plan contains over 350 policies and programs aimed at reducing GHG emissions in the unincorporated County and responding to…

The Town of Yountville has converted approximately 70% of its streetlights to energy efficient LED fixtures and is working with PG&E to convert the…