The Town of Atherton is working diligently towards the execution of its Climate Action Plan and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 17% by the year 2020. A special focus of the town is reducing residential GHG emissions.

About Atherton

• Incorporated: 1923
• Population: 6,914 (2010) 
• Location: located in San Mateo County
• Area: 5.05 square miles
• Elevation: 59 feet

Climate Action Activities

• Completed Climate Action Plan in 2016
• Earth Day celebration
• Participates in the HERO Program

Climate Action Resources

• GHG reduction tracking
• Water conservation resources
• Waste reduction resources

Awards

Agency Energy Savings

Agency Natural Gas Savings

Agency Greenhouse Gas Reductions

Community Greenhouse Gas Reductions

Sustainability Best Practices