County of San Luis Obispo
“When people talk about what can be done about reducing the effects of climate change, many wonder how anything meaningful can be done about something that is global in scope. While it will take worldwide efforts to solve issues relating to climate change, incremental steps to improve the situation must still be taken here at home. . . the County recognizes that a clear and practical implementation program is necessary to achieve our 2020 and 2035 goals and reduction targets. Overcoming climate change will require everyone—government agencies, businesses, nonprofit organizations, residents, and County staff—to work together to implement this Plan collaboratively with regional, state, and national activities.” – San Luis Obispo County EnergyWise Plan
About San Luis Obispo County
- Incorporated: 1850
- Population: 269,637 (2010)
- Location: along the Pacific Ocean in the Central Coast of the U.S. state of California, between Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area.
- Elevation: ranges elevation from sea
level to about 500 feet above sea level - Area: 3,300 square miles
Climate Action Activities
- Resilient Communities for America Agreement Signatory
- Completed Community & Municipal Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory
- Climate Action Plan adopted November 22, 2011
- Green Building Ordinance adopted August 28, 2012
Climate Action Resources
Awards
Agency Energy Savings
- Gold Level, 15% (2018)
Agency Natural Gas Savings
Agency Greenhouse Gas Reductions
Community Greenhouse Gas Reductions
Sustainability Best Practices
