City of Hermosa Beach
“Sustainability involves many small actions over the course of each day and week: using a little less water, wearing a sweater, walking or biking to a local destination once a week, turning off the lights, bringing a reusable bag, recycling. Contributing to a common goal can be fun and provide a sense of community and purpose.
… Bringing issues to the ‘home court’ through on the ground demonstration and involvement of local leaders can have a significant impact when asking people to make a commitment to change.” -City of Hermosa Beach Sustainability Plan
About Hermosa Beach
- Incorporated: January, 1907
- Population: 19,557 (2011)
- Location: Located 17 miles southwest of Los Angeles on the southern end of Santa Monica Bay
- Elevation: 26 feet
- Area: 1.43 sq/mi
Climate Action Activities
- HEAL Cities Campaign Participant
- Completed municipal & community greenhouse gas inventory, 2009 & 2010 respectively
- Completed Sustainability Plan, 2011
- U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement signatory, 2006
- Southern California Edison’s Energy Leader Partnership Program Member
- First South Bay city to participate in the Clean Bay Restaurant Certification Program, 2008
- City Council created Green Task Force to advise on green initiatives & prepare a climate action plan, 2009
- Amended zoning code to allow small wind energy systems throughout the city, 2009
- Adopted water efficient landscaping ordinance and water conservation & drought management ordinance, 2010
- Uses recycled water for 75 percent of parks, greenbelts & medians
Climate Action Resources
Awards
Silver Beacon Award (2016)
Agency Energy Savings
- Platinum Level, 30% (2018)
- Silver Level, 9% (2016)
Agency Natural Gas Savings
- Not applicable.
Agency Greenhouse Gas Reductions
- Silver Level, 9% (2016)
Community Greenhouse Gas Reductions
- Silver Level, 8% (2016)
Sustainability Best Practices
- Gold Level (2018)
- Silver Level (2016)
