Bay Area

The City of Emeryville has approved a Climate Action Plan and goal for reducing its emissions to protect the climate. By 2020, the city plans on reducing emissions from the whole community and the government operations by 25 percent over 2004 levels. The city's website include links to the adopting resolution, staff report and baseline emissions inventory.

Local Action Plan for Climate Protection and related resources

Hayward’s Climate Action Plan was adopted by the City Council on July 28, 2009. The purpose of the Climate Action Plan is to make Hayward a more environmentally and socially sustainable community. The plan identifies greenhouse gas emissions reductions targets that are consistent with those adopted by the State of California as well as the actions that are needed to achieve the targets.

The City of Martinez Climate Action Plan presents goals, principles, and strategies for reducing the city’s greenhouse gas emissions, conserving energy and natural resources,and preparing the community for the expected effects of global warming.

The Sonoma County Energy Independence Program (SCEIP) offers property owners the opportunity to finance energy efficient property improvements through the property tax system. It is an innovative new effort to improve energy efficiency, water conservation and renewable energy generation, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

The cities of San Mateo and San Carlos, with assistance from the South Bayside Waste Management Authority (SBWMA), are drafting language for a mandatory commercial recycling ordinance. Read more »

Established in 2008, the Santa Clara County Climate Change and Sustainability Program has developed a Climate Action Plan for Operations and Facilities, and Green Building Policy for County Government Buildings. Both documents are available on the program's Web page.

This page provides information about the Department of Water Resources' updated Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance for use by cities and counties.