Featured Award: Peralta Creek Restoration Project engineers Marvin Montoya and Paul Modrell receive a 2009 ABAG Growing Smarter Together award.
Awards
Climate and Sustainability
- 2020 Challenge Awards Merit Award, California State Association of Counties (CSAC): Reaching Smoke-Vulnerable Communities With Real-Time Health Alerts
- 2019 Beacon Award, Institute for Local Government and the Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative
- 2019 Beacon Spotlight Awards - Community Greenhouse Gas Reductions and Sustainability Best Practices, Institute for Local Government and the Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative
- 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 - Agency Greenhouse Gas Reductions, Institute for Local Government and the Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative
- 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
- 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, 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
- 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
- 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)