The City of Bakersfield is located near the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley. As the 9th largest California city, Bakersfield is an important hub for both agriculture and energy production. Bakersfield is exploring how to revitalize its downtown area, provide needed housing and improve air quality.

About Bakersfield

• Incorporated: January 11, 1898
• Population: 347,483
• Location: Kern County
• Elevation: 404 feet
• Area: 151.22 square miles

Climate Action Activities

• Downtown Bakersfield Station Area Vision Plan
• Bicycle Transportation Plan
• Bakersfield General Plan

Climate Action Resources

Awards

Agency Energy Savings

Agency Natural Gas Savings

Agency Greenhouse Gas Reductions

Community Greenhouse Gas Reductions

Sustainability Best Practices

• Silver Level (2020)