Thousand Oaks prides itself on being a community leader in environmental stewardship, bringing environmental programs and events to the community year-round, and undertaking projects that demonstrate their commitment to “Go Green”.

About Thousand Oaks

• Incorporated: 1964
• Population: 126,683 (2010) 
• Location: Ventura County
• Area: 55.18 square miles
• Elevation: 886 feet

Climate Action Activities

• Participates in the in Southern California Edison’s Energy Leader Partnership
• Participates in the emPower Central Coast Program
• Participates in the Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance
• Adopted an Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) policy
• Developing a Transit Master Plan
• Tree City USA status

Climate Action Resources

• Go Green portal
• Waste reduction, recycling and water conservation calendar of events
• Save Water Campaign
• Online permitting services
• Discounted compost bins for residents

Awards

Silver Beacon Vanguard Award (2021)

Agency Energy Savings

• Gold Level, 15% (2021)
• Silver Level, 7% (2016)

Agency Natural Gas Savings

• Silver Level, 7% (2021)

Agency Greenhouse Gas Reductions

• Platinum Level, 20% (2020)
• Gold Level, 17% (2016)

Community Greenhouse Gas Reductions

• Platinum Level, 28% (2021)
• Gold Level, 14% (2020)

Sustainability Best Practices

• Platinum Level (2016)