Contra Costa County working to address climate change

As the changing climate increasingly impacts our lives, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors has developed systems to improve local policies while making lasting changes to how the county conducts business.

The Sustainability Team is a division within the Contra Costa Conservation and Development Department. Sustainability is tasked with making our communities cleaner and healthier for families, children and future generations. To accomplish this, the team oversees the development of the county’s Climate

Action Plan (CAP), staffs the Sustainability Commission (a citizen advisory group) and staffs the Board of Supervisors’ Sustainability Committee.

The Sustainability Team has a quarterly newsletter about the programs and initiatives the county is implementing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The newsletter also includes programs residents can participate in to make their homes and businesses more energy efficient. Check the Sustainability Resources page for information on rebates and incentives available for residents and busi-