In 2015, the City Council approved San Diego’s Climate Action Plan, which calls for the City to cut half of all greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2035. The Climate Action Plan's strategies include 100 percent renewable electricity; water and energy efficiency; zero waste; bicycling, walking, transit and land use; and resiliency measures.
The Climate Action Plan will serve the needs of San Diegans, and provide economic, social and environmental sustainability.
The Climate Action Plan will help California achieve its emissions reduction targets, prepare for anticipated climate change impacts in coming decades, improve quality of life, and have a positive impact on the regional economy. Often, especially as technology and markets advance, reducing GHG emissions generates cost savings through operational efficiencies, reduced maintenance needs, and a reduction of utility bills. Therefore, in addition to tracking GHG reductions, Climate Action Plan reporting addresses jobs and social equity to ensure the full scope of sustainability is captured. The Climate Action Plan will:
San Diego’s Climate Action Plan is a national model, and there is about $130 million in new funding for fiscal year 2017 alone.
For more, please view the 
fiscal year 2017’s Funding and Implementation Report.
