Preparing For Climate Change

Coordinating countywide climate protection efforts among Sonoma County’s nine incorporated jurisdictions and multiple countywide agencies.

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The Regional Climate Protection Authority, RCPA, was formed in 2009 to coordinate countywide climate protection efforts among Sonoma County’s nine cities and multiple agencies. The RCPA fosters collaboration, helps to set goals, pools resources, formalizes partnerships, and works across silos. The RCPA aims to create local solutions to complement State, Federal, and private sector actions – all showing that a better future with lower emissions is possible.

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2022 GHG Inventory Released

RCPA has recently published its fifth inventory of communitywide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, bringing the report up to date through 2022. This article explores the details of the current inventory and provides RCPA’s initial analysis of emission reduction trends and future mobilization opportunities.

View the 2022 GHG inventory here

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RCPA Carbon Sequestration Press Release

Sonoma County Partnership Successfully Completes the First Project of the Climate Resilience Fund – “Carbon Sequestration through Compost Application Pilot Project”

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Reducing Greenhouse Gases

Efficient Buildings

High efficiency buildings can save water and energy.

Clean
Energy

Developing more electricity from renewable sources.

Low-carbon Transportation

Promoting the use of electric vehicles, hybrids and other clean options.

Waste Reductions

Supporting a wiser use of discarded materials and landfill emissions

Conservation & Restoration

Promoting conservation and restoration of the region’s carbon sequestration potential.

To learn more, view our current projects.

What can a Climate Resilience District do for Your Community?

November 13, 2024

The Sonoma County Regional Climate Protection Authority (RCPA) is honored to have been designated California’s first “Climate Resilience District” with the passage of SB 852 (Dodd) in 2022. This designation […]

UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS

Join us for Board of Directors’ meetings and Advisory and Coordinating Committee meetings. All current meeting times and locations are listed here.

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Climate Action Advisory Committee – September 12
September 12 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
RCPA/SCTA Board of Directors – October 2025
October 13 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Climate Action Advisory Committee – November 6
November 6 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Geysers are the world’s largest geothermal field

Get an electric vehicle and cut your CO2 from driving by 60-80%

The Sonoma County Water Agency achieves carbon-free water

Sonoma Clean Power’s floating solar project is largest in the US

Residents now generate 28% less waste than in 2007

Over 2,000 electric vehicles now being used in Sonoma County

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