City of Pleasanton
“The City of Pleasanton recognizes that activities taking place throughout the community result in the release of the heat-trapping greenhouse gases (GHG) that contribute to climate change. We are committed to reducing our GHG emissions by creating a Climate Action Plan (CAP) that will provide a roadmap to help us reach our reduction targets.” – City of Pleasanton Climate Action Plan
About Pleasanton
- Incorporated: June 18, 1894
- Population: 68,755
- Location: 25 miles east of Oakland in Alameda County
- Elevation: 348 feet
- Area: 24 square miles
Climate Action Activities
- U.S. Conference of Mayor Climate Protection Agreement Signatory
- Alameda County Climate Protection Project member
- Completed Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory, 2005
- Reverification in process
- Adopted Climate Action Plan, February 2012
- Adopted “Commercial Green Building Ordinance”, 2002
- Adopted “Residential Green Building Ordinance”, 2006
Climate Action Resources
- City of Pleasanton Climate Action Plan Website
- City of Pleasanton Energy & Sustainability Webpage
- Green Building Ordinance (Section 17.50)
- Solar Cities Livermore/Pleasanton/Dublin Website
- City of Pleasanton General Plan 2025 Energy Element
- Pleasanton Library Wireless Lighting Case Study (Energy Technology Assistance Program)
Awards
Agency Energy Savings
Agency Natural Gas Savings
Agency Greenhouse Gas Reductions
Community Greenhouse Gas Reductions
Sustainability Best Practices
- Platinum Level (2013)
