Thousand Oaks, CA
Home MenuThe Sustainability Division falls under the Public Works Department and is responsible for the management of solid and hazardous waste, including fire debris removal, and for developing programs to reduce energy and water use. The Division also heads up green business certification, development of a 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 and employs over 60% alternative fuel vehicles in its fleet, and encourages the use of bicycles and public transit.
In 2018, the Division completed a Sustainability Plan for Municipal Operations, and is developing an inventory of greenhouse gas emissions as part of a citywide Climate Action Plan. Stay informed by signing up to receive our monthly e-newsletter and be sure to check this page for regularly updated newsblog articles. Through implementation of these plans, the Division is striving to reduce the environmental impact of our community.
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Get Involved in Climate Action!
July 2021. Approximately 80 Thousand Oaks residents shared their thoughts and ideas on potential Climate and Environmental Action Plan (CEAP) measures at the City’s event on July 10th at the Grant Brimhall Library. Attendees had options for ...
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Building Climate Resilience in Thousand Oaks
July 2021. The climate crisis will bring a number of environmental changes to the City of Thousand Oaks; the key ones being related to heat, precipitation, wildfire, and drought. These will impact some people’s lives more than ...
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Reaching for Better Buildings
July 2021. Building better buildings that reduce greenhouse gas emissions is within "reach" thanks to a key policy mechanism...
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Hazard Mitigation Efforts Saves Lives – Input Requested
June 2021. The Cities and County of Ventura and over 20 other planning partners are preparing a countywide Hazard Mitigation Plan and need your input!
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Conserve Energy, Save Money This Summer
June 2021. Residents and business owners who want to help reduce their impact on the shared energy grid, and earn money doing so, can consider participating in the Clean Power Alliance’s Power Response Program or Southern California Edison’s Summer Discount Plan.
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