“Working with ICLEI and The Climate Registry, the Conservation Division coordinates implementation of the City’s Climate Action Plan and monitors the City’s progress by performing annual emission inventories. Chula Vista was the first public agency in San Diego County to receive the “Climate Action Leader” designation from the California Climate Action Registry and the “Climate Registered” designation from The Climate Registry.” -City of Chula Vista Website

About Chula Vista

• Incorporated: November 28, 1911
• Population: 231,305 (2008)
• Location: 7 miles south of downtown San Diego in San Diego County
• Elevation: 69 feet
• Area: 50 square miles

Climate Action Activities

• ICLEI member
• U.S. Conference of Mayor Climate Protection Agreement Signatory
• HEAL Cities Campaign Participant
• Local Government Energy Efficiency Partnership member (San Diego Gas & Electric)
• Established the Climate Change Working Group, 2008
• Completed Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory
• Completed Climate Action Plan, July 2008
• Adopted Solar Ready Ordinance, February 2009
• Adopted Increased Energy Efficiency Ordinance, February 2010
• 2010 California Sustainability Alliance Sustainability Showcase Awards, Winner

Beacon Award Accomplishments

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Climate Action Resources

• Chula Vista Clean Webpage
• Chula Vista Clean Facebook Page
• Climate Change Working Group Implementation Plan (Climate Action Plan)
• 2009 Greenhouse Gas Inventory
• Chula Vista: Creating A Cool City Primer
• Chula Vista Planning & Building Department Sustainability Center
• Chula Vista Environmental Services Division
• Chula Vista Clean Business Program
• Home Upgrade, Carbon Downgrade Program

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