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Investigate low- or no-cost options to provide community shared solar facilities on County property.
Maximize the installation of solar and energy storage systems on County property whenever cost-effective.
Support development of an equitable investment plan that identifies needed improvements to electricity and natural gas transmission, distribution, and storage systems and supports local renewable energy resources.
Develop and implement a strategy to eliminate fossil fuels in County operated co-generation facilities.
Streamline permitting and construction of zero-emission vehicle infrastructure.
Install electric vehicle (EV) chargers at County facilities and properties for public, employee, and fleet use, prioritizing locations in disadvantaged communities.
Revise and regularly update the County's fleet policy to require zero-emission
vehicles or better whenever available and operationally feasible.
Convert Sheriff's Department (LASD) fleet to zero emission by partnering with vehicle manufacturers to develop a zero emission pursuit vehicle and transport bus.
Partner with Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) and equipment manufacturers to pilot a zero emission fire engine.
Develop and implement plans for active transportation that are inclusive of and accessible to all levels of physical ability, built to be comfortable, inviting and safety-enhancing, and work collaboratively with cities to ensure continuity of active transportation networks between jurisdictions.
Adopt building code changes that improve water efficiency and reduce indoor and outdoor water use above current CALGreen standards.
Adopt an energy and water efficiency ordinance for existing buildings, requiring all privately owned buildings over 20,000 square feet to benchmark and report their energy and water use, and demonstrate their pathway to energy and water efficiency.
Expand and enhance the energy efficiency programs offered by the Southern California Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN).
Ensure that all County facilities over 25,000 square feet report their energy and water use to ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager®, perform retro-commissioning at those facilities with the greatest energy use and/or energy use intensity, and attain an ENERGY STAR® rating when cost-effective.
Establish guidelines for large-quantity food waste or green waste generators to perform on-site composting, mulching, or anaerobic digestion, and develop a marketing plan for the product.
Implement Good Food Purchasing Policy and/or other model policies that promote local, fair, and sustainable production of agricultural products and seafood, prioritizing vendors with certifications for sustainable agricultural practices related to water, public health, energy use, pesticides, and workers' rights.
Convene and engage stakeholders to oversee implementation of OurCounty by establishing a multilingual website to track implementation, issuing annual reports on progress, hosting annual meetings, and soliciting community input on budget priorities.
Collaborate to create community-led programming in areas such as preparedness planning, environmental justice initiatives, and sustainability and resiliency education and outreach.
Partner with non-governmental organizations to create strategic, comprehensive, and culturally appropriate education and workforce training initiatives to support sustainable practices, climate readiness, awareness of Native American and indigenous history and practices, and environmental literacy.
Provide ongoing sustainability-related education and training for County employees.
Coordinate multi-jurisdictional efforts to seek local, state, federal, and philanthropic funding to support OurCounty initiatives, and provide technical assistance for smaller jurisdictions and tribal governments.
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