“City Council unanimously adopted a Adopted Climate Action Plan on May 8, 2013.  The CAP contains programs that, when implemented, will meet Colma’s ambitious goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the community and Town operations by 15% below its 2005 emissions by 2020.

Colma’s unqiue mix of many businesses and fewer residents means sustainability programs will focus on comprehensive energy efficiency, free energy audits, water conservation programs and new green building standards for Colma businesses.  Residents will also receive free energy audits, water conservation kits and other information to increase water reduction and recycling.  Staff has a special focus on providing easy to implement programs for residents and businesses that can reduce costs.”- Town of Colma, Climate Action Plan 2013-2014

About the Town of Colma

• Incorporated: 1941
• Population: 1,792 (as of 2010)
• Location: Immediately South of San Francisco in San Mateo County.
• Area: 1,909 square miles

Climate Action Activities

• Climate Action Plan, adopted 2013
• Reusable Bags Ordinance, 2013
• Prohibition of Use of Polystyrene-Based Disposable Food Service Ware by Food Vendors Ordinance, 2013

Climate Action Resources

• Town of Colma (Climate Action Plan)
• Cal Water Rebates and Programs
• High-Efficiency Toilet (HET) Rebate Program
• Town of Colma Residential Re-Use Guide
• Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN)

Awards

Gold Beacon Award (2016)

Agency Energy Savings

• Platinum Level, 29% (2015)

Agency Natural Gas Savings

• Platinum Level, 22% (2015)

Agency Greenhouse Gas Reductions

• Platinum Level, 43% (2016)

Community Greenhouse Gas Reductions

• Gold Level, 18% (2015)

Sustainability Best Practices

• Platinum Level (2015)