Tiffany Wise-West, Sustainability and Climate Action Manager for the City of Santa Cruz, shares an overview on the city's Climate Action Plan. What is the City's plan for emission mitigation, climate action, and climate adaptation? Learn when the City plans to be carbon neutral, transportation goals, and more. Plus prizes from now until Earth Day for taking climate action!

Key Takeaways

• The Santa Cruz Climate Action Plan is to reach 40% emissions reduction by 2030. We have already achieved 9% of our goal. 

• 40% by 2030 is not enough to prevent global warming. 

• 70% of emissions in the State of California come from transportation. 

• eBikes and Buses: Santa Cruz will focus on electric vehicle transportation. eBikes and Metro (buses) are key, particularly along the corridor. Bike sharing will soon return to Santa Cruz County. 

• Buildings:  24% of our emissions have been from energy usage by buildings. Our electricity is procured: 

• 97% by Central Coast Community Energy, which is currently at 60%, renewable energy. It will be at 100% by 2030 or earlier.

• Focus on Affordable Housing

• Trees: 3000 trees will be planted by 2030. 

Coastal Erosion: 5,000 tons of rock that eroded from Westcliff and our coast. Only 50% of our coastline is armored. More is being planned.