Category: Sustainability

Introduction to Battery Storage—Free Online Class

Solar battery storage is an increasingly viable option to decrease electricity costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and increase resiliency during natural disasters and power outages. Sonoma Clean Power is offering a free online class–an introduction to battery storage. The class will cover how battery storage works, different sizes (from small to household-capacity), control options, and … Continued

Find Electricity Rebates with the “Switch is On”

Did you know that the electricity supplied through our local provider, Sonoma Clean Power, is 97% carbon free? In Sonoma, going all-electric is one of the easiest actions you can take to reduce your greenhouse gases. Recognizing that switching from appliances to electric appliances can be expensive, there are numerous rebates available to you to … Continued

Electric Vehicles 101 – Free Webinar January 14th

Are you curious about electric vehicles or considering purchasing one? Sonoma Clean Power is offering a free webinar, Electric Vehicles 101, on January 14, 2021, at 12:00 PM. You will learn recent trends in the industry, what EVs are available; get tips on maximizing your driving range; find out the true cost of owning, driving, … Continued

Sonoma’s Path to Carbon Free Electricity

With growing concern over the climate crisis, the Sonoma City Council unanimously passed a Climate Emergency Resolution at its November 2nd meeting. A key element of the resolution is to reduce city-wide greenhouse gas emissions to net zero no later than 2030. Transportation is by far the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for … Continued

City Council Meeting – November 16th, 6:00PM

A meeting of Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, October 19th at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda including items on the consent calendar on our CivicWeb Portal.  The items to be considered on the regular calendar are: Provisions of the City’s Minimum Wage Ordinance Regarding the Health Benefits Options to Site and Promote Public Access … Continued

Sonoma City Council Resolution Declares Climate Emergency

At their Monday, November 2nd meeting, the City Council unanimously adopted a Climate Emergency Resolution. The Climate Emergency Resolution is a declaration by the City Council to support taking emergency action to reverse global climate change. Watch a recording (item starts at 18:00). The resolution includes the ambitious goal of reducing greenhouse gases to net … Continued

City Council Meeting – October 19th, 6:00PM

A meeting of Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, October 19th at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda including items on the consent calendar on our CivicWeb Portal.  The items to be considered on the regular calendar are: Verizon Small Cell Sites in Commercial Areas Appeals Update on Progress on Implementing City’s Climate … Continued

Reusable Bags Once Again Allowed in Stores

The countywide Zero Waste Sonoma Carryout Bags Ordinance 2014-2, effective September 1, 2014, prohibits grocery stores and retail establishments from providing customers with single-use plastic carryout bags at point-of-sale or checkout. In addition, the ordinance requires a minimum 10¢ charge on all compliant recycled paper bags. As a result of COVID-19, on April 23, 2020, … Continued

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event – July 14th

PLEASE NOTE: The date has been corrected to Tuesday, July 14th (not July 17th as previously stated) Zero Waste Sonoma is holding a Household Hazardous Waste Collection event in Boyes Hot Springs on July 14th, 2020. Appointments are available between 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM. You must have an appointment to dispose of your hazardous waste … Continued

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