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County of Sonoma 

Seal of Sonoma County, California featuring agriculture, industry, recreation themes, the California flag, trees, grapes, and hills.

“The County’s ongoing, bold commitment to climate protection flows from the Board’s goal to reduce the County’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to 25 percent below 1990 levels by 2015.” – Sonoma County website 

About Sonoma County 
  • Established: 1850
  • Population: 484,470 (as of 2008)
  • Location: 55 miles north of San Francisco
  • Elevation: ranges from sea level to 4480 feet
  • Area: 1,575 square miles
Climate Action Activities 
Climate Action Resources 
Awards 

Agency Energy Savings

  • Gold Level, 10% (2013)

Agency Natural Gas Savings

Agency Greenhouse Gas Reductions

  • Platinum Level, 29% (2013)

Community Greenhouse Gas Reductions

Sustainability Best Practices

  • Silver Level (2013)