San Diego County
“Despite its global nature, many climate change solutions and especially its impacts will occur at the regional and local levels. There are many actions our region could take to prepare for the projected impacts and do our part to reduce greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change. While these actions are most directly focused on reducing our greenhouse gas emissions and preparing for impacts, the success of climate action will ultimately be determined by our ability to do so in ways that also create jobs, improve social equity, and protect our environment – in short, promote sustainable, livable communities and a high quality of life in our region.”- San Diego Association of Governments Climate Action Strategy Plan
About San Diego County
- Established: 1850
- Population: 3,095,313
- Location: Southwestern most corner of California, South of Orange County
- Elevation: Ranges from sea level to 6,500 feet
- Area: 4,206.63 square miles
Climate Action Activities
- Completed Agency and Community Greenhouse Gas Inventories, 2008
- Climate Action Plan in process
- Adopted Pollution Prevention Program in 2001 through the Hazardous Materials Division, which encompasses the Green Business Program adopted in 2001 and the Green Buildings Incentive Program adopted in 2005.
- Established new building Energy Efficiency Standards, 2001
- Established Regional Energy Working Group, 2003
- Adopted TransNet Environmental Mitigation Program, 2004
- Adopted Bicycle Transportation Plan, 2008
- Adopted Clean Energy Finance plan for the San Diego region, May 2009
- Launched Energy Roadmap Program in 2010
- Adopted Airport Vehicle Rebate Program, 2010
- Adopted San Diego Home Energy Upgrade Program for low-income families, June 2011
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Climate Action Resources
- San Diego County Agency Greenhouse Gas Inventory
- San Diego County Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory
- San Diego County Environmental Health Facebook Page
- San Diego Association of Governments Climate Action Strategy Plan
- Integrated Regional Infrastructure Strategy (IRIS)
- Regional Alternative Fuels, Vehicles and Infrastructure Report for the San Diego Region
- San Diego County Department of Environmental Health (DEH)
- San Diego County Land Use and Environment Group (LUEG)
- San Diego’s Project Clean Water
- 2008 Building Energy Efficient Standards
- 2008 Bicycle Transportation Plan
Video Clips
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Project Green (Part 1)
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Project Green (Part 2)
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Earth Week 2011 Event
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Kids Go Green at Innovative Learning Centers
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The Beacon Award program is funded by California utility ratepayers and administered by Southern California Gas Company, San Diego Gas & Electric Company, Pacific Gas and Electric Company and Southern California Edison, under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission.