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City of Taft

Beacon Participant Profile

“For the City of Taft, we have defined sustainability as aligning our built environment and socioeconomic activities with the natural systems that support life. Sustainability is the term we use to show how Taft will balance the various interests and needs of our existing and future residents and maintain or enhance our quality of life.” The Taft Independent

About Taft

  • Incorporated: 1910
  • Population: 9,327 (2010) 
  • Location: 30 miles West/ Southwest of Bakersfield
  • Elevation: 955 feet
  • Area: 11 square miles

Climate Action Activities

  • 2017 Climate Action Plan

Climate Action Resources

Awards

Agency Energy Savings

Agency Natural Gas Savings

Agency Greenhouse Gas Reductions

Community Greenhouse Gas Reductions

Sustainability Best Practices

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City of Taft Embracing Sustainability

The City of Taft includes sustainability in its general planning.

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