Resources for Public Agencies

Looking to make your organization more energy efficient? The Sustainability Department can connect you to funding and incentives to make it happen! Through the San Mateo County RICAPS Climate Collaborative and Facilities Working Group, we also help jurisdictions with climate action planning and implementation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions countywide.

The Sustainability Department has been involved in many policy and planning initiatives that ensure a sustainable future for San Mateo County. In partnership with community members, non-profits and community organizations, the Board of Supervisors, other County departments, and jurisdictions and special districts in the county, we have worked to develop and implement measures that address climate change mitigation and adaptation, conserve resources, reduce waste, and ensure thriving, resilient communities for all.

We’re working with local cities to update their Safety Elements and identify climate risks like wildfires and flooding. With the guidance of California Senate Bill 379, these updates will help develop actions to protect people, property, and the environment. See how we’re helping cities plan for a resilient future.

Join us in our commitment to reducing landfill waste. The County of San Mateo and the State of California have established key waste reduction ordinances and requirements, including the Food Service Ware Ordinance, edible food recovery, and SB1383 organics recycling. We partner with jurisdictions to effectively implement these initiatives.

We are committed to promoting environmental stewardship through targeted sustainability campaigns. Our communications campaigns focus on key issues such as waste reduction, energy efficiency, and climate resilience. In addition, we offer a wide range of materials, such as educational toolkits, posters, digital content, and flyers, that can be utilized by businesses, schools, and community-based organizations to raise awareness and drive local climate action.