“In 2006 San Rafael was one of the early signatories to the U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, committing the City to working towards meeting the goals of the Kyoto Protocol. To provide a road map on how the City can reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its own municipal operations as well as influence residents and businesses in San Rafael to reduce their emissions, the City Council called for the preparation of a Climate Change Action Plan.” -City of San Rafael Website

About San Rafael

• Incorporated: February 18, 1874
• Population: 58,363
• Location: 17 miles north of San Francisco in Marin County
• Elevation: Ranges from sea level to 900 feet
• Area: 22 square miles, consisting of 17 square miles of land and 5 of water and tidelands

Climate Action Activities

• 2019 Climate Action Plan
• ICLEI member
• U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement Signatory
• Tree City USA
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Climate Action Resources

Awards

Gold Beacon Award (2019)

Silver Beacon Award (2013)

Agency Energy Saving

• Gold Level, 11% (2019)
• Silver Level, 5% (2013)

Agency Natural Gas Savings

• Not applicable.

Agency Greenhouse Gas Reductions

• Gold Level, 19% (2013)

Community Greenhouse Gas Reductions

• Platinum Level. 27% (2021)
• Gold Level, 13% (2015)
• Silver Level, 8% (2013)

Sustainability Best Practices

• Platinum Level (2017)
• Gold Level (2015)
• Silver Level (2013)