California has long been a national leader in establishing environmental initiatives that conserve our natural resources. These include programs for energy and water efficiency, renewable resources, recycling and waste management, vehicle fuel efficiency, planning and land use. Similarly, Los Angeles County has adopted a number of energy and environmental related policies in the areas of energy efficiency and sustainable operations.

We all face new challenges as evidenced by the enactment of Assembly Bill 32 “California’s Global Warming Solutions Act” which was signed into law in late 2006 and established ambitious goals for the reduction of greenhouse gases in the State. To view California Climate Change Regulatory Action Timeline click here.

Los Angeles County is a local government leader in meeting these challenges by enhancing our existing programs, developing new initiatives, documenting and sharing these benefits in County operations and on behalf of constituents.

On January 16, 2007, the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors approved the Countywide Energy and Environmental Policy.