City of West Covina
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 and decrease energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions that are generated in our community. By improving energy efficiency, dollars not spent on energy bills are now going towards new investments (public safety, parks, streets, etc.) in our community that our residents rely on.” — Former West Covina Mayor Steve Herfert
About West Covina
- Incorporated: 1923
- Population: 112,000 (2010)
- Location: located in Los Angeles County in eastern San Gabriel Valley
- Area: 16.090 square miles
- Elevation: 362 feet
Climate Action Activities
- Tree City USA
- Climate Action Plan in process
- Adopted Energy Action Plan in September 2011
- San Gabriel Valley Energy Wise Partnership member
- Sponsors “5 Weeks of Green” annual event which encourages residents to take advantage of clean-up and waste reduction programs
- Established City’s Youth CRV Beverage Container Recycling Program to increase public awareness CRV and encourage residents to recycle
- Established Community Clean Air Program aimed at reducing air pollution through the promotion of ridesharing, use of alternative forms of transportation (buses, Metrolink, trains, etc.), the use of alternative fuel vehicles or other clean engine technologies
- Provides free Electronic Waste Disposal to all West Covina residents
Climate Action Resources
Awards
Agency Energy Savings
- Platinum Level, 22% (2013)
