About San Luis Obispo

• Incorporated: February 16, 1856
• Population: 45,119 (2010)
• Location: San Luis Obispo County
• Elevation: 233 ft
• Area: 13.29 square miles

Climate Action Activities

• Implementing the Climate Action Plan in the Zoning Regulations

Climate Action Resources

• City of San Luis Obispo Climate Action Plan (2012)
• City of San Luis Obispo Climate Action Task Force Charter (2018)
• City of San Luis Obispo Sustainability Page

Awards

Equity and Engagement in Sustainability and Climate Leadership and Innovation Award (2026)

Agency Energy Savings

• Silver Level, 8% (2018)

Agency Natural Gas Savings

• Platinum Level, 28% (2024)

Agency Greenhouse Gas Reductions

Community Greenhouse Gas Reductions

• Gold Level, 12% (2020)

Sustainability Best Practices

• Platinum Level (2024)
• Gold Level (2020)