Our goal is to provide resources to all Californians so they can take action, reduce their environmental impact, and be part of the climate change solution.

CALCULATE YOUR FOOTPRINT

carbon calculators

The first step to being a part of the climate change solution is to learn what impact you (or your business, etc.) are making every day. This includes driving, energy and water use, how and what you buy, and how you dispose of your waste. Ready to calculate your footprint today?

 

FIND MONEY FOR PROJECTS

funding wizard for climate action

Use the Funding Wizard to find rebates, grants, and incentives for environmental projects!

RESOURCES FOR:

individuals toolkit INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS

Tips, stories, a calculator and more especially for you!

small business toolkit SMALL BUSINESSES

Award program, case studies, a calculator and more!

local government toolkit LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

Climate action planning, financial resources, and case studies for local governments!

schools toolkit SCHOOLS, TEACHERS, STUDENTS

Climate change curriculum, actions, and more to help schools!

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SUCCESS STORIES

Fetzer Vineyard solar panels

Fetzer Vineyards is not only popular for its affordable and palatable wines; the company has been a recognized role model for sustainability since it formalized its commitment to the environment in 1998.

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Agriculture
Northern Region
Sun Harbor Marina boat dock

Sun Harbor Marina, located at the America's Cup Harbor in San Diego, provides a safe and friendly docking facility to a variety of tenants.

In 2003, the original marina was demolished to make way for environmentally friendly renovations. In 2005, Sun Harbor Marina became the world’s only LEED certified marina. During demolition, half of the existing materials were sent to be recycled or reused, rather than thrown away.

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Hospitality / Tourism
South Coast Region
Light and Motion booth in Monterey

Light and Motion Industries, Inc. is a manufacturing company located in a converted building on Monterey’s famous Cannery Row. They design, market, and manufacture two product lines: high performance bike headlights and high quality underwater video and digital camera housing and lighting. Light and Motion Industries, Inc. has demonstrated its commitment to sustainability by aggressively incorporating recycled materials into their products, purchasing ENERGY STAR® equipment and using green...

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Business or Professional Services
Central Region
photo stillshot of Brianna and Vince

Vince Vicari interviews ARB intern Brianna to find out more about the benefits of commuting by bicycle compared to driving a car alone. Watch our video with Vince and Brianna about why she chose to ride a bike more and how you can do it to! Riding a bike 20 miles per week instead of driving a car that gets 20 miles per gallon, provides an opportunity to reduce your carbon footprint by:

  • Annual Savings: 0.58 tCO2e/yr
  • Annual Savings: 156 $/yr
  • 10-yr Savings: $...
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North Central Region
Pasadena City Hall

As a large urban community known for its chic lifestyle, Pasadena is committed to going green through massive energy and water use overhauls, along with encouraging the use of alternative transportation methods like improved bus lines and bike paths.

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South Coast Region
photo of Casa Madrona Hotel at night

Casa Madrona, a sixty-three room hotel and spa, combines all the luxury of contemporary accommodations with the feel of a traditional inn, while staying committed to the environment. The hotel purchases environmentally friendly products, such as re-fillable amenity bottles and recycled-content paper. Casa Madrona takes resource conservation seriously by using water efficient fixtures, installing energy efficient appliances, and promoting public...

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Hospitality / Tourism
Central Region
Employee garden at Cibola Systems Corporation

Cibola Systems is an audiovisual design firm specializing in creating business meeting environments while integrating AV technologies that inspire team communication.

Since 1971, Cibola Systems has embraced the accelerating changes in audiovisual and multimedia technology while remaining committed to the environment. They are recognized for their record in sustainable site development, water efficiency, energy, material and resource...

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Business or Professional Services
South Coast Region
Atlas Disposal truck

Atlas Disposal Industries was founded on the principles of sustainability. People, planet and prosperity are the three principles that define the way they do business. Guided by these core values, Atlas has quickly emerged as the fastest growing waste and recycling hauling company in the Sacramento area. They strive to respond to urgent environmental challenges such as water conservation, waste reduction, and clean air.

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Business or Professional Services
Northern Region
Opal Cliffs Elementary School

Weston Miles Architects, Inc. (WMA) is an award-winning landscape and architecture business that practices innovative and sustainable building design. WMA offers architectural services for the construction of educational facilities, civic, residential, and historical renovations. WMA has been recognized for nearly a decade by the Silicon Valley Business Journal as one of the top 25 architecture and design firms in the area. Concepts from...

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Business or Professional Services
Bay Area
LEED certified building at UC Irvine

The city of Irvine has found its calling and become an innovative urban metropolis focused on reducing the carbon footprint of both its residents and its municipal operations. The city plans to achieve significant carbon reductions through a few key strategies: green building standards, energy efficiency retrofits, and a zero waste future.

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Inland Deserts Region