City of Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks prides itself on being a community leader in environmental stewardship, bringing environmental programs and events to the community year-round, and undertaking projects that demonstrate their commitment to “Go Green”.
About Thousand Oaks
- Incorporated: 1964
- Population: 126,683 (2010)
- Location: Ventura County
- Area: 55.18 square miles
- Elevation: 886 feet
Climate Action Activities
- Participates in the in Southern California Edison’s Energy Leader Partnership
- Participates in the emPower Central Coast Program
- Participates in the Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance
- Adopted an Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) policy
- Developing a Transit Master Plan
- Tree City USA status
Climate Action Resources
- Go Green portal
- Waste reduction, recycling and water conservation calendar of events
- Save Water Campaign
- Online permitting services
- Discounted compost bins for residents
Awards
Silver Beacon Vanguard Award (2021)
Agency Energy Savings
- Gold Level, 15% (2021)
- Silver Level, 7% (2016)
Agency Natural Gas Savings
- Silver Level, 7% (2021)
Agency Greenhouse Gas Reductions
- Platinum Level, 20% (2020)
- Gold Level, 17% (2016)
Community Greenhouse Gas Reductions
- Platinum Level, 28% (2021)
- Gold Level, 14% (2020)
Sustainability Best Practices
- Platinum Level (2016)
