Featured Award: Peralta Creek Restoration Project engineers Marvin Montoya and Paul Modrell receive a 2009 ABAG Growing Smarter Together award.
Awards
Climate and Sustainability
- 2021 Beacon Innovation Award - Cross-Agency Collaboration in Climate Adaptation, Institute for Local Government (ILG) and the Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative (SEEC): Development of air quality communications protocol
- 2021 Beacon Spotlight Award (Platinum) - Agency Greenhouse Gas Reductions, ILG and SEEC
- 2020 Challenge Awards Merit Award, California State Association of Counties (CSAC): Reaching Smoke-Vulnerable Communities With Real-Time Health Alerts
- 2019 Beacon Award (Silver), ILG and SEEC
- 2019 Beacon Spotlight Award (Gold) - Community Greenhouse Gas Reductions, ILG and SEEC
- 2019 Beacon Spotlight Award (Platinum) - Sustainability Best Practices, ILG and SEEC
- 2019 Challenge Awards Merit Award, CSAC: Climate Resilience Workshops Jumpstart Coordinated Action
- 2017 Challenge Awards Merit Award, CSAC: Training the Next Generation of Climate Protection Leaders
- 2017 Beacon Spotlight Award (Gold) - Agency Greenhouse Gas Reductions, ILG and SEEC
- 2016 Achievement Award - County Resiliency: Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, National Association of Counties (NACo): Green & Healthy Events Program Engages Employees in Climate Action
- 2016 Savvy Awards Silver Circle Award - Go Green Communication Program Efforts, Population: 101,000 and up, City-County Communications & Marketing Association: Green & Healthy Awards
- 2014 Challenge Award, CSAC: Engaging 20 Agencies in Climate Action Implementation
- 2013 Women's Hall of Fame Inductee - Environment, Alameda County: Sustainability Program Manager Carolyn Bloede
- 2012 Green California Leadership Award - Pioneer, Green Technology: Comprehensive Climate Action for Government Operations and Services
- 2012 TogetherGreen Conservation Leadership Fellowship, National Audubon Society: Sustainability Project Manager Emily Sadigh
- 2011 Technology of Participation (ToP) Champion, Institute of Cultural Affairs and ToP Network: Participatory process used for climate plan development and implementation
- 2008 Conservation Champion Award, Senator Barbara Boxer: Sustainability initiatives
Creek Restoration
- 2013 Project of the Year ® Structure Projects - $5 to $25M, Northern California American Public Works Association (APWA): Alameda Creek Levee Repair Project
- 2011 Growing Smarter Together Award - Preserving and Protecting the Environment, Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG): Castro Valley Creek Daylighting and Restoration Project
- 2009 Project of the Year & Growing Smarter Together Award - Preserving and Protecting the Environment, ABAG: Peralta Creek Restoration Project
Energy
- 2020 Green Power Partnership Top 30 Local Government (#24), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Green power generation and use
- 2018 Beacon Spotlight Awards - Agency Energy Savings and Natural Gas Savings, Institute for Local Government and the Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative
- 2015 Achievement Award - Environmental Protection and Energy, National Association of Counties (NACo): Regional Renewable Energy Procurement Project
- 2012 Growing Smarter Together Award - Preserving and Protecting the Environment, ABAG: Streetlight Retrofit
- 2012 Sustainable/Environmental Enhancement Program of the Year, California Transportation Foundation: Streetlight Retrofit Project
- 2009 Green Power Partnership Top 20 On-site Green Power Partner, U.S. EPA: Green power generation
- 2009 City Solar Award, Northern California Solar Association: Most total watts of solar within county borders (as of December 31, 2007)
- 2007 Crown Community Award, American City and County: Fuel Cell Project
- 2005 Green Power Leadership Award - Purchaser - On-Site Generation, U.S. EPA & U.S. Department of Energy: Eight photovoltaic systems
- 2002 Green Power Leadership Award - Purchaser - On-Site Generation, U.S. EPA & U.S. Department of Energy: Largest rooftop solar electric system in nation
- 2002 Challenge Award, CSAC: Energy Program
- 2002 Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Award - Energy Conservation, State of California: Energy Program
- 2002 Flex Your Power Energy Award, State of California: Energy Conservation
- 2002 Energy Efficient Building Award - Best Institutional Project, Energy User News: Santa Rita Jail
Green Building
- 2021 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) NC Gold Certification, U.S. Green Building Council: Cherryland Community Center
- 2020 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) CI Gold Certification, U.S. Green Building Council: ITD 13th Street Headquarters Renovation
- 2018 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) NC Silver Certification, U.S. Green Building Council: 1111 Jackson Street Renovation
- 2018 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) NC Silver Certification, U.S. Green Building Council: San Lorenzo Library
- 2017 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) NC Silver Certification, U.S. Green Building Council: East County Hall of Justice
- 2017 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) NC Silver Certification, U.S. Green Building Council: Cherryland Fire Station
- 2017 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) EB Silver Certification, U.S. Green Building Council: Peralta Oaks
- 2016 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) NC Gold Certification, U.S. Green Building Council: Highland Hospital Acute Care Tower
- 2016 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) NC Gold Certification, U.S. Green Building Council: Highland Care Pavilion
- 2013 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) NC Platinum Certification, U.S. Green Building Council: Ashland Youth Center
- 2011 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) NC Gold Certification, U.S. Green Building Council: Castro Valley Library
- 2008 Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Award - Sustainable Practices/Facilities, State of California: Juvenile Justice Center (JJC)
- 2008 Excellence in Design Award, Environmental Design + Construction, Government Building: JJC
- 2008 Justice Facilities Review Selection, American Institute of Architects: JCC
- 2008 Project of the Year - Building Over $20 Million, Construction Management Association of America - Northern California Chapter: JJC
- 2008 U.S. Building Awards - Sustainability Award and Institutional/Industrial Award, CEMEX: JJC
- 2008 Challenge Awards Honorable Mention, CSAC: Creating a Healthy Environment at JJC
- 2007 Award of Merit - Green Building, California Construction: JJC
- 2007 Host County Exemplary Program Award, CSAC: Advancing Social Equity with Enlightened Construction Contracting
- 2007 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) NC Gold Certification, U.S. Green Building Council: JJC
Purchasing
- 2021 Outstanding Case Study Award, Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC): "Inspiring Champions Throughout an Organization: A Sustainable Purchasing Training Video" (video)
- 2019 Leadership Award for Supplier Engagement, SPLC: "Green Impact, Locally Grown: Regional Sustainable Procurement Strategies with a Ripple Effect"
- 2018 Challenge Award, California State Association of Counties (CSAC): Regional Procurement Coordination Boosting Local Green Economy (video & blog)
- 2016 Outstanding Case Study Award, SPLC: "Alameda County's Green Building Program" (PDF - 712kb)
- 2016 Outstanding Case Study Award, SPLC: "Green & Healthy Events and Meetings" (PDF - 1mb)
- 2015 Award for Leadership in Sustainable Purchasing - Purchaser Leadership Award for a Special Initiative, SPLC: Implementing Strategic Plan for Copy Paper
- 2015 Outstanding Case Study Award, SPLC: "Trends in Climate Impacts of Public Agency Procurement: A Meta-Analysis"
Transportation
- 2021 Zero-Emission Vehicle Permitting Olympics - Gold Medal Award, State of California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development: Streamlining electric vehicle permitting
- 2021 (Top 7), 2020 (Top 18), 2019 (Top 7), 2017 (Top 4), 2016 (Top 8), 2015 (Top 5), 2014 (Top 10), 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 Government Green Fleet, Green Fleet Magazine
- 2021, 2020 (Honorable Mention), 2017 (Top 3), 2016, 2015 (Top 3), 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 100 Best Fleets in North America, Government Fleet Magazine: Strong management, customer service, and leadership in sustainability
- 2018 Clean Air Champion, East Bay Cities
- 2018 AltCar Award, AltCar Conference: Interim Logistics Services Manager Phillip Kobernick
- 2017 40 Under 40 Award, Association for Commuter Transportation: Interim Logistics Services Manager Phillip Kobernick
- 2016 Electric Vehicle Merit Award, The 100 Best Fleets: Inaugural award for commitment to electric vehicles in public fleet
- 2015 Light & Medium Duty Sustainable Fleet Award - Top 3, Fleet Technology Expo: Fleet Greening
- 2015 Achievement Award - Environmental Protection and Energy, NACo: Local Government Electric Vehicle Fleet Demonstration Project
- 2015 Clean Air Champion: East Bay Clean Cities Coalition: Transportation Services Project Manager Phillip Kobernick.
- 2015 Fleet Excellence (FLEXY) Award - Excellence in Public Fleet Sustainability Accomplishments, National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA): Transportation Services Manager Doug Bond
- 2015 Bike Friendly Business Award - Large Employer, Bike East Bay
- 2015 Merit Award - California State Association of Counties (CSAC): ALCO Shuttle App
- 2015 Best of California Award - Best Application Serving an Agency's Business Needs, Center for Digital Government: Shuttle Mobile Web Application
- 2014 Bay Area Electric Vehicle Readiness Award - Large Community, Bay Area Climate Collaborative and Silicon Valley Leadership Group
- 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 Sustainability All-Star, Green Fleet Magazine: Transportation Services Manager Douglas Bond
- 2014 Workplace Charging Challenge Partner, U.S. Department of Energy
- 2010 Sustainable Fleet Awards Honorable Mention - Sedan and Light Truck Fleet, National Fleet Management Association
Walkable and Healthy Communities
- 2016 Outstanding Small Project of the Year, American Society of Civil Engineers - San Francisco Region: Maud Avenue Sidewalks Improvements Project
- 2013 Feature Project of the Year, Northern California American Public Works Association (APWA): Lewelling Boulevard Improvement Project
- 2011 Challenge Awards Honorable Mention, CSAC: Dig Deep Farms & Produce
- 2009 Project of the Year - Walkable Communities, American Public Works Association: Cherryland Community Sidewalks
- 2008 Challenge Awards Merit Award, CSAC: Alameda County Sidewalk Program
Waste and Toxics Reduction
- 2017 Achievement Award - County Resiliency: Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, NACo: A Strategic Plan for Office Paper: Buying Less and Buying Better
- 2015 Achievement Award - Children and Youth, NACo: Green Child Care Program
- 2014 Product Stewardship Champion Award, California Product Stewardship Council: Safe Drug Disposal
Water Conservation
- 2013 WaterSmart Business Certification, East Bay Municipal Utility District: Environmental Health Department
Grants
Climate
- 2019 Urban Sustainability Directors Network Innovation Fund, Smoke Communications
- 2018 Coastal Conservancy Climate Ready Grants Round 5, Heat Resiliency
- 2017 Coastal Conservancy Climate Ready Grants Round 4 - Technical Assistance, Climate Adaptation Planning Workshops
- 2007 Bay Area Air Quality Management District Climate Protection Grant, Climate Action Plan Development
Energy
- 2009 California Energy Commission Public Interest Energy Research Renewables Program - Renewable-based Energy Secure Communities Grant, Santa Rita Jail Smart Grid
- 2009 U.S. Department of Energy via California Energy Commission - Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant, Castro Valley Library Solar Project and Santa Rita Jail Lighting Retrofit
Transportation
- 2018 Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) - TFCA, Fairmont Campus BART Shuttle
- 2015 California Energy Commission - Smart Charging of Plug-in Vehicles and Driver Engagement for Demand Management and Participation in Electricity Markets, Energy Demand Response (with Lawrence Berkeley National Lab and Kisensum)
- 2015 (BAAQMD) - Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Demonstration Program, EV Charging Stations With New Solar Power in Oakland and Hayward.
- 2014 BAAQMD - Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA), Embarcadero Cove BART Shuttle
- 2014 BAAQMD - TFCA, Fairmont Campus BART Shuttle
- 2011 BAAQMD - TFCA, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
- 2010 BAAQMD - TFCA, Fairmont Campus BART Shuttle
- 2010 BAAQMD - TFCA, New Hybrid and Neighborhood Electric Vehicles
- 2010 California Energy Commission - Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program (PON-09-006), Regional Combined Application for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
- 2010 Metropolitan Transportation Commission Climate Innovation Grant, Local Government Electric Vehicle Fleet Demonstration Project
- 2009 BAAQMD - TFCA, Alternative Fuel Fleet Vehicles and Shuttle
- 2010 California Air Resources Board, Hybrid Vehicle Incentive Program, Purchase of Medium-duty Hybrid Trucks
- 2009 AAA Greenlight Initiative, Conversion of Large Truck to Electric Power
Waste and Toxics Reduction
- 2012 StopWaste.Org MiniGrant, Paper Towel Reduction Prompts
- 2009 StopWaste.Org Minigrant, Reusable Utensils in Detention Facility
- 2009 StopWaste.Org MiniGrant, Janitorial Microfiber Cloths
- 2004 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Region 9, Reduction of Mercury-Containing Devices in Building Components
Water
- 2017 StopWaste Landscape Improvement Grant, East County Hall of Justice (more info)