Monterey Signs Urban Environmental Accords & US Mayor's Climate Protection Agreement

In July, 2007 the City of Monterey solidified its support for a sustainable and healthy community by signing the Urban Environmental Accords, which offer 21 actions across seven focus areas that are ecologically sustainable, economically dynamic, and socially equitable. Salinas, Pacific Grove and Marina also have signed the Environmental Accords. (...read more)
 

On February 3rd, 2009 the City of Monterey successfully adopted an ordinance that prohibits the use of polystyrene materials to be used for take out food applications within city limits. The City of Monterey has seen first-hand the impact of polystyrene foam and plastic litter (...read more)
 

Monterey Adopts Green Building Ordinance

Monterey’s Green Building Program promotes smart design and efficient building through leadership and education in order to conserve resources, increase economic vitality, and lessen the impact of the Monterey built environment while preserving and improving the quality of life for all present and future generations. (...read more)
 

Here is the math: 90 incandescent light bulbs using 25 Watt per light bulb consume 2,250 kWh per hour – 90 compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs using 5 Watt per CFL consume 510 kWh. (...read more)
 

The City recently implemented several lighting upgrades in major facilities such as the three Parking Garages and the Monterey Sport Center. The projects replaced lighting fixtures with the latest lighting technologies available that are now reducing the average energy consumption by 35%. (...read more)
 

Have you seen the new electric vehicles adorned with the great City of Monterey seal on the doors driving around town?

Some of them prominently display the promising statements, “All Electric” and “Zero Emissions.”  (....read more)