Encinitas Climate Dashboard

Making Progress Toward a Thriving, Resilient Future

The City of Encinitas has been protecting the environment and taking action on climate change for over a decade. From protecting water quality and managing coastal resources to installing renewable energy systems and offering green building incentives, the City is leading by example on climate action.

In 2020, the City adopted an interim update to its Climate Action Plan which includes specific strategies, CAP measures, supporting measures, and numeric goals designed to reduce the City's contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions. This website serves as a portal to explore the City’s progress on climate action. The site also serves as a way to learn how you can be part of the solution.

In January 2020, the City published its first comprehensive CAP Annual Monitoring Report, and subsequent reports are published annually. To see all the CAP Annual Reports published, follow this link.

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Energy consumption in municipal buildings has decreased 24% since 2012.

There are over 3,400 solar PV systems installed in Encinitas.

Encinitas residents used 2.16 billion gallons of potable water in 2018.

In 2018, the City adopted a comprehensive Active Transportation Plan.

A gas-powered leaf blower can produce 500 times more greenhouse gas emissions than a light-duty truck built in 2000.

Encinitas residents recycle 55% of their total waste.

The City has planted 662 trees in parks and along the City streets since 2012.