April 16, 2025 Update:
Climate Action Plan (CAP) Update – Notice of Public Review Draft and Notice of a Planning Commission Public Meeting on May 6, 2025 at 6:00PM
The updated Climate Action Plan Update (CAP) is the primary implementation strategy of the San Ramon General Plan 2040 to establish a long-term Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reduction strategy, consistent with State GHG reduction targets for 2030 and 2045. The updated CAP will incorporate revisions to narratives, measures, strategies, data, and figures.
The Public Review Draft of the updated Climate Action Plan (CAP) and associated background documents are available to download at the following links for a 30-day public review and comment period from April 16, 2025 to May 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM:
A hard copy of the documents can be viewed at:
- San Ramon City Hall, 7000 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA 94583
- San Ramon Library, 100 Montgomery Street, San Ramon, CA 94583
- Dougherty Station Library, 17017 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA 94582
The City of San Ramon is soliciting comments from public agencies, organizations, and members of the public regarding the Public Review Draft of the updated Climate Action Plan (CAP) and associated background documents for a 30-day public review and comment period from April 16, 2025 to May 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM.
Please provide your written comments on the Public Review Draft of the updated Climate Action Plan (CAP) and associated background documents (including your name, affiliation, telephone number, and contact information) to the address shown below by Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM:
Mr. Ryan Driscoll, Associate Planner
7000 Bollinger Canyon Rd.
San Ramon, CA 94583
Phone: 925.973.2560 Email: planning@sanramon.ca.gov
Notice of a Planning Commission Public Meeting on May 6, 2025:
During the public review and comment period, the City of San Ramon Planning Commission will hold a public meeting commencing at 6:00 PM, on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in the City Hall Council Chamber located at 7000 Bollinger Canyon Road, to discuss, review, and consider the updated Citywide CAP and receive public comments on the CAP Update Project. Ultimately, the City Council will consider the updated CAP and public comments at a future public meeting. The full meeting agenda will be available online at least 72 hours prior to the meeting at www.sanramon.ca.gov/meeting listed under the May 6, 2025 event date.
Additional details regarding the Public Review Draft and the Notice of a Planning Commission Public Meeting on May 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM are contained in the documents below:
San Ramon Climate Action Plan
On August 23, 2011, the City adopted the San Ramon Climate Action Plan (CAP) to address Climate Change locally and comply with the greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets associated with Assembly Bill 32, the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006.
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The CAP strategy is primarily based upon the land use, transportation, and conservation policies that are part of the General Plan 2030. The CAP demonstrates that through land use planning/density choices, reduction in vehicle miles traveled, and energy conservation measures such as increased energy efficiency for buildings, more efficient water use and recycling programs, the City can do its proportionate share to achieve the State greenhouse gas reduction targets.
Household Greenhouse Gas Emissions Calculator
Individual actions such as car pooling, water use reductions, home energy upgrades, recycling and use of solar power, among others, can collectively go a long way in addressing local GHG reduction targets improving the environment and maintaining San Ramon's quality of life.
If you are interested in tracking your own GHG reductions, a Household Carbon Footprint Calculator is available on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website by clicking here: Household Carbon Footprint Calculator
Qualified Greenhouse Gas Reduction Strategy
The CAP has been determined to be “Qualified Greenhouse Gas Reduction Strategy” as defined by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District guidelines. As such, it serves as a guidance document for local decision makers and staff to ensure that future actions and land use decisions are also consistent with State and local greenhouse gas reduction goals as they relate to climate change and the California Environmental Quality Act.
Learn more about Climate Change at the EPA website: https://www.epa.gov/climate-change