Office of Sustainability

Services:

Install Solar, Wind Systems Via Power Purchase Agreement

State agencies that want to have solar and wind systems constructed at their building to achieve zero net energy and significantly reduce carbon emissions and greenhouse gases can contact the Office of Sustainability.
Install Electric Vehicle Service Equipment for Fleet, Workplace Charging

State agencies that want to install electric vehicle infrastructure to charge both fleet and workplace electric or hybrid electric vehicles should contact the Office of Sustainability.
Reduce Energy Use Through Energy Savings Projects

State agencies that want to implement energy retrofits in their building can contact the Office of Sustainability that works with a qualified energy service company to identify, develop, design, and implement energy conservation measures.

Policies and Resources:

Zero Net Energy (ZNE)

The State of California defines Zero Net Energy (ZNE) for state buildings as follows: "ZNE Source – Energy Efficient building that produces as much clean renewable energy as it consumes over the course of a year, when accounted for at the energy generation source."
LEED Certified State Buildings

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a green building rating system administered by the US Green Building Council. California has required LEED certification for its buildings since 2004.
Green California Website

California is reducing its environmental footprint through sustainable state government operations and practices, including energy efficient state building design and construction, renewable energy generation at state facilities, environmentally preferable state purchasing, and sustainable state-owned vehicles.
California Sustainable Policy and Best Practices Manual

Online manual of sustainable state policies, best practices, and resources for state agencies. (Last updated: April 8, 2019)

Contact

Office of Sustainability

707 Third Street, Fifth Floor
West Sacramento, CA 95605

Phone (916) 443-9838
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