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 33% since 2012.

As of 2020, there are over 4,000 solar photovoltaic (PV) systems installed on both residential and commercial buildings in Encinitas.

In 2020, the average Encinitan used 131 gallons of water per person per day.

In 2020, the City installed 10.4 miles of bike and 0.9 miles of pedestrian projects.

The pollution created by using a gas-powered leaf blower for 30 minutes is equivalent to driving 500 miles in a 2017 Toyota Camry.

Encinitas residents divert 37% of their total waste from the landfill.

Since 2012, the City has planted 858 trees in City parks and along City streets.

To successfully implement the Climate Action Plan (CAP), economic and equity factors must be taken into consideration.

The City recognizes the importance of protecting our 6 miles of coastline.