The Beacon Program recognizes achievements in saving energy, reducing greenhouse gases, implementing innovative sustainability policies and programs, and more. Learn how to apply for and earn award recognition.
2026 Important Dates
Wed, April 1: Application for Award Recognition open
Tue, June 30: Application period closes at 5 PM PT
August: Notification of award recognition
September – December: Promotional support
Beacon Award Details
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Spotlight Award
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Leadership & Innovation Award
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Open to cities and counties that are current Beacon Program participants only.
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Open to any California local govt. agency. Beacon Program participation not required.
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| Category 1: Agency Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reductions |
Category 1: Leadership in Climate Resilience and Adaptation |
| Category 2: Community GHG Reductions |
Category 2: Equity and Engagement in Climate Resilience and Adaptation |
| Category 3: Agency Electricity Savings |
Category 3: Cross-Agency Collaboration in Climate Resilience and Adaptation |
| Category 4: Agency Natural Gas Savings |
Category 4: Innovation in Energy |
| Category 5: Sustainability Best Practices |
Category 5: Innovation in Clean Transportation |
The Beacon Program recognizes achievements in saving energy,
reducing greenhouse gases, implementing innovative sustainability
policies and programs, and more. Learn how to apply for and earn
award recognition.
2026 Important Dates
Wed, April 1: Application for Award Recognition
open
Tue, June 30: Application period closes at 5 PM
PT
August: Notification of award recognition
September – December: Promotional support
Beacon Award Details
Spotlight Award
Leadership & Innovation Award
Open to cities and counties that are current Beacon Program
participants only.
Open to any California local govt. agency. Beacon Program
participation not required.
Category 1: Agency Greenhouse Gas (GHG)
Reductions
Category 1: Leadership in Climate
Resilience and Adaptation
Category 2: Community
GHG Reductions
Category 2: Equity and Engagement
in Climate Resilience and Adaptation
Category 3:
Agency Electricity Savings
Category 3:
Cross-Agency Collaboration in Climate Resilience and Adaptation
Category 4: Agency Natural Gas Savings
Category 4: Innovation in Energy
Category
5: Sustainability Best Practices
Category
5: Innovation in Clean Transportation
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