What You Can Do To Take Climate Action
Wondering what you can do to help – There are many simple steps you can take to help reduce carbon emissions and support our climate goals. Check out all the options below!
Reduce Carbon at Home and Work
Learn how to easily switch to 100% renewable energy, as well as view information on the extensive rebates and financing programs available to help decarbonize your home or workplace.
Start by viewing these resources: BayRen | Sonoma Clean Power | Sonoma County Energy Independence Program | The Switch Is On | Sonoma County Climate Action and Resiliency Division (CARD) | Go Green Financing
Create a Cleaner Commute
When possible, adjust your commute to be less reliant on a car and instead incorporate bicycling, Petaluma's FREE transit, on-demand FREE shuttle LumaGo or drive an electric vehicle.
Conserve Water
Our Water Conservation team has various resources to help you reduce water use at home and at work through free programs, rebates and educational material. CLICK HERE to learn more.
Get Involved
Attend Climate Action Commission Meetings, the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:00pm in Council Chambers (11 English Street)
Learn about upcoming Climate Action events HERE.
Cool Petaluma is a nonprofit that inspires local climate action through community building. Learn how to get involved by clicking HERE.
Future Fest - a community-wide climate action festival!
Every year, our partner nonprofit Cool Petaluma hosts an annual expo to showcase climate action initiatives and resources from around Petaluma. Together, we take over the entire Community Center at Lucchesi Park for a Sunday afternoon of climate action through community building. Future Fest includes:
- Cool Petaluma’s annual Local Resource Expo
- EV and E-bike Demos
- Student Showcase
- Panel Discussions
- Ask-an-expert talks
- Short films
- Kids crafts
- Food trucks
To learn more about the 2025 event: https://www.coolpetaluma.org/futurefest2025.
Stay informed
There are numerous ways to stay up to date. We encourage you to sign up for our City Newsletter updates, which will regularly feature Climate Actions, as well as for information about Climate Action Commission meetings.
And while there isn't currently a Climate Action newsletter, we do hope to have one starting in 2025. Please sign up below to receive those emails.