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City of Brisbane

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“The City of Brisbane and its residents care deeply about a wide variety of issues surrounding sustainability.  Work is being done by the government, citizens, and businesses to lower the environmental impact of our activity and preserve natural habitat.” – City of Brisbane’s Sustainability Webpage

About Brisbane 
  • Incorporated: 1961
  • Population: 4,282 (as of 2010)
  • Location: Immediately South of San Francisco in San Mateo County.
  • Area: 20.08 square miles (3.44 sq. mi. land, 17 sq. mi. water)
Awards 

Platinum Beacon Award (2019)

Gold Beacon Award (2015)

Agency Energy Savings

  • Platinum Level, 21% (2019)
  • Gold Level, 17% (2015)

Agency Natural Gas Savings

  • Platinum Level, 24% (2015)

Agency Greenhouse Gas Reductions

  • Platinum Level, 32% (2018)
  • Gold Level, 19% (2015)

Community Greenhouse Gas Reductions

  • Platinum Level, 20% (2019)
  • Gold Level, 10% (2015)

Sustainability Best Practices

  • Platinum Level (2016)
  • Gold Level (2015)

Related Files

City of Brisbane 2010 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory