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City of South San Francisco

Seal of South San Francisco, California, depicting houses, an airplane, buildings, ships, and water, encircled by the city name.

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 document for the community. The South San Francisco business community and residents, as well as other stakeholders and member of the public, can use the Plan to identify programs and opportunities to learn about local conditions and priorities. – South San Francisco Climate Action Plan 

About South San Francisco 
  • Incorporated: 1908
  • Population: 63,632 (2010) 
  • Location: San Mateo County
  • Area: 30.158 square miles
  • Elevation: 16 feet
Climate Action Activities 
Awards 

Agency Energy Savings

  • Platinum Level, 22% (2017)
  • Gold Level, 19% (2016)

Agency Natural Gas Savings

Agency Greenhouse Gas Reductions

Community Greenhouse Gas Reductions

Sustainability Best Practices

  • Platinum Level (2022)
  • Gold Level (2017)
  • Silver Level (2016)