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Alameda County Recognized By EPA

Alameda County is being recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the EPA's first-ever list of the 20 top on-site generators of green electricity from around the nation. Learn more...

Alameda County Community Climate Action Plan

Between August 2009 and March 2010 county staff and consultants will draft a community Climate Action Plan (CAP) for the unincorporated areas of Alameda County. All unincorporated Alameda County community members are welcome to participate in the online survey. Learn more....

Alameda County Wins City Solar Award

In April 2009, Alameda County received a City Solar Award from the Northern California Solar Energy Association (NorCal Solar) for having more total watts of solar installations than any other county in the Bay Area—18.1 megawatts. Learn more....

Alameda County & 14 Cities Hold Climate Forum

Over 150 elected officials and experts came together for a forum to discuss the ways Alameda County can go "green" and avoid permanent climate change. Visit website.

Governor Gives Alameda County California's Highest Environmental Honor

Alameda County received the 2008 Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Award (GEELA) for its Juvenile Justice Center, an innovative green building that houses integrated services for at-risk youth. GEELA is California's highest environmental honor. Learn more...

Senator Barbara Boxer Gives Conservation Champion Award

On August 7, 2008, Senator Barbara Boxer presented her Conservation Champion Award to the County of Alameda for its sustainability initiatives. Learn more...

Alameda County is California's First Cool County

In July 2007, 12 counties across the United States, along with the Sierra Club, launched the Cool Counties Initiative to mobilize county governments to catalyze bold regional and federal action to address climate change. Learn more...