“The City of Pleasanton recognizes that activities taking place throughout the community result in the release of the heat-trapping greenhouse gases (GHG) that contribute to climate change. We are committed to reducing our GHG emissions by creating a Climate Action Plan (CAP) that will provide a roadmap to help us reach our reduction targets.” – City of Pleasanton Climate Action Plan Website

Beacon Award Accomplishments

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About Pleasanton

• Incorporated: June 18, 1894
• Population: 68,755
• Location: 25 miles east of Oakland in Alameda County
• Elevation: 348 feet
• Area: 24 square miles

Climate Action Activities

• U.S. Conference of Mayor Climate Protection Agreement Signatory
• Alameda County Climate Protection Project member
• Completed Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory, 2005
  • Reverification in process
• Adopted Climate Action Plan, February 2012
• Adopted “Commercial Green Building Ordinance”, 2002
• Adopted “Residential Green Building Ordinance”, 2006

Climate Action Resources

• City of Pleasanton Climate Action Plan Website
• City of Pleasanton Energy & Sustainability Webpage
• Green Building Ordinance (Section 17.50)
  • Residential educational pamphlet
  • Commercial educational pamphlet
• Pleasanton Green Guide
• Solar Cities Livermore/Pleasanton/Dublin Website
• City of Pleasanton General Plan 2025 Energy Element
• Pleasanton Library Wireless Lighting Case Study (Energy Technology Assistance Program)

Video Clips

City of Pleasanton: Climate Action Plan

Why the City of Pleasanton is Participating in the Beacon Award

A History of Sustainability in the City of Pleasanton

Climate Action Planning in the City of Pleasanton

Sustainability in the City of Pleasanton – Energy Efficiency

Sustainability in the City of Pleasanton – Transit Oriented Development



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