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The Sustainability Division of the Public Works Department is responsible for the management of solid and hazardous waste, and for developing programs to reduce energy and water use. The Division is also responsible for the development of a Climate and Environmental Action Plan, community energy action plan, and clean energy programs including coordination with the Clean Power Alliance. The City of Thousand Oaks prides itself on environmental leadership, employs over 60% alternative fuel vehicles in its fleet, and encourages the use of bicycles and public transit.
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Sustainability Legislative Updates
November 2023. The month of October was a busy time for California Governor Gavin Newsom, as nearly 900 legislative bills reached his desk for consideration. There were a couple of notable ones pertaining to waste: Senate Bills 244 and 353. These add to Senate Bill 54, which was passed last year...
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Utility Rebates and Free Power Outage Backup Equipment Programs
November 2023. Fall weather is here, and in some parts of the country, the leaves are changing color, and it is time to break out the winter clothes. In Southern California, it means fire season and Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events...
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What to Do with Used Cooking Oil
November 2023. Do you love to cook or perhaps deep fry a turkey for the holidays and wonder what to do with all that leftover fat, oil, and grease (FOG)? Did you know that instead of throwing it away, used oil can be converted into biofuel or used to generate electricity? Here’s how...
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