About Salinas

• Incorporated: 1874
• Population: 150,441 (2010) 
• Location: located in Monterey County
• Area: 23.65 square miles
• Elevation: 52 feet

Climate Action Activities

• City-wide energy-efficiency program
• Installation of Solar Arrays
• Adopted an Urban Greening Plan

Climate Action Resources

• Free Waste Assessments for Businesses / Agencies / Schools
• Stormwater Outreach Movie

Awards

Agency Energy Savings

• Platinum Level, 43% (2017)

Agency Natural Gas Savings

Agency Greenhouse Gas Reductions

Community Greenhouse Gas Reductions

• Platinum Level, 22% (2020)
• Silver Level, 8% (2017)

Sustainability Best Practices

• Silver Level (2020)