“I think any goal this community sets for itself, and is willing to work to accomplish, will be accomplished… whether in my time or another time. That’s the beauty of this city.” Ken Edwards, Former City Council Member and Mayor

About Santa Monica

• Incorporated: 1887
• Population: 90,377 (2011)
• Location:  A beachfront city in western Los Angeles County that is situated on Santa Monica Bay. It is surrounded on three sides by the city of Los Angeles — Pacific Palisades on the northwest, Brentwood on the north, West Los Angeles on the northeast, Mar Vista on the east, and Venice on the southeast
• Area: 8.3 square miles
• Elevation: 105 feet

Climate Action Activities

• 2019 Climate Action and Adaptation Plan
• ICLEI Member
• Endorsement of U.S. Mayors Climate Action Protection Agreement
• HEAL Cities Campaign Participant

Climate Action Resources

Awards

Silver Beacon Award (2016)

Agency Energy Savings

• Gold Level, 13% (2015)
• Silver Level, 6% (2013)

Agency Natural Gas Savings

• Silver Level, 9% (2016)

Agency Greenhouse Gas Reductions

• Platinum Level, 44% (2016)

Community Greenhouse Gas Reductions

• Gold Level, 14% (2013)

Sustainability Best Practices

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