The greening of our community is a no-brainer. Sustainable policies, programs and incentives will save money, improve health, and help protect the environment. Walnut Creek residents and businesses are working together with the City to do the right thing and preserve the quality of our community. Kermit the frog say’s 'It’s not easy being green.' Wanna bet?
Sue Rainey, Mayor Pro Tem, Walnut Creek , California
Walnut Creek Accomplishments:
- Joined ICLEI’s Cities for Climate Protection Campaign
- Named as one of the top 10 greenest cities in June 2007 by Yahoo’s Be a Better Planet Campaign & Global Green USA
- Assembled City team to conduct GHG Emissions Inventory. Municipal and Community wide inventory completed.
- General Plan 2025 adopted with 23 policies & 58 action items on Environmental Integrity and Sustainability
- Received 5 ABAG Green Business awards for fleet services, parks divisions, city hall, reprographics & Lesher Arts Center
- Converted traffic lights to LEDs
- Introduced alternative fuels and vehicles to City’s vehicle fleet
- Adopted low permit fee for solar installation
- Passed ordinance requiring the recycling of construction debris
- Website
- City shares individual's inspirational stories to show sustainability in Walnut Creek
- October 2009: Walnut Creek hired the consulting firm PMC in collaboration with Strategic Energy Innovations (SEI) to assist with the development of an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy (EECS) and Climate Action Plan.
- Green Building Ordinance in progress.
- Environmental Preferential Purchasing policy in progress.
- Sustainable and affordable Senior Housing Units built with solar energy and water heating.
- 1st Contra Costa City to install Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations .