Carbon emissions are generated from the use of fossil fuels, primarily coal, natural gas, gasoline and diesel. Fossil fuels consumed at the community level as well as the City operations level are tracked and converted into carbon dioxide equivalents (metric tons or MTCO2e). The City develops plans, policies and programs to help reduce the carbon footprint of the community and its operations.

Electricity use, natural gas use, solar and building emissions data for residential and commercial sectors

Electricity and natural gas usage in buildings and facilities; vehicle fuel use from vehicle fleet and transit fleet. The City procures RECs to offset almost 100% of its SCE accounts. Emissions related to electricity use reflect the actual grid without the use of RECs. The Climate Registry has only recently recognized the use of RECs.

Electricity use, natural gas use, solar and building emissions data for residential and commercial sectors

Electricity use, natural gas use, solar and building emissions data for residential and commercial sectors

Electricity use, natural gas use, solar and building emissions data for residential and commercial sectors