75% of California’s yearly rainfall occurs from November through March. We need a lot more rain to make a difference in the drought. With very little rainfall in January and February, it’s important that we all continue to conserve and use water wisely. Your water savings will directly help save water in our reservoirs. It’s … Continued
The County of Sonoma, Energy and Sustainability Division is pleased to announce the latest workshops in an ongoing series for those interested in learning more about the benefits of making improvements that will help make your home or business more resilient. The workshops cover a range of topics including evaluating energy use, making a project … Continued
Free* class for professionals in Sonoma & Marin Counties, Sponsored by the Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership. Get QWEL certified online this spring 2022! And become a recognized industry leader in sustainable landscaping and irrigation. English Instruction begins Monday, March 28th, and continues for 2 weeks, Monday – Thursday (6:00 – 8:30 p.m.) QWEL exam in … Continued
Sonoma residents, businesses, and institutions are now required to separate organic materials from trash and recycling as of January 1. The new ordinance was enacted as required by California Senate Bill 1383, which was passed in 2016 to reduce the generation of greenhouse gas emissions from landfills. The law seeks to reduce organic waste disposal … Continued
At thier meeting on November 17th, City Council received a presentation about the Sonoma Ecology Center’s Earthlings Club and their efforts to support the city’s new waste sorting requirements and disposable food service ware ordinance. The following is the presentation given by the city’s sustainability coordinator, Travis Wagner. Community volunteers are a crucial part of … Continued
A free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event will be held on Tuesday, November 2. You must register for this event. To register: https://zerowastesonoma.gov/calendar/event/6336/2021/11/02. Through this link, you can make an appointment (click the link under “schedule an appointment”). The location will be provided in your confirmation email. A free mattress collection event will be held … Continued
Learn how to make your business more sustainable by getting Green Business Certified! The City of Sonoma and the Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring a free webinar on how to become a Sonoma County Green Certified Business. The free webinar will be presented by Sonoma County’s Energy and Sustainability Division. You will learn … Continued
The Sonoma Community Center (SCC) and the City of Sonoma (City) are pleased to announce the opening of Sonoma Valley’s first Tesla Supercharger Station. Located at the Sonoma Community Center on 276 East Napa Street, there are 8 Superchargers for Tesla vehicles and 2 medium fast chargers available for any car make. With the electrification … Continued
The County of Sonoma, Energy and Sustainability Division is pleased to announce the latest workshops in an on-going series for those interested in learning more about the benefits of making improvements that will help make your home or business more resilient. The workshops cover a range of topics including evaluating energy use, making a project … Continued
On October 16, Sonoma’s new ordinance designed to reduce single-use plastics and non-recyclable food packaging goes into effect. One of the ordinance’s requirements is to only provide non-recyclable items, including plastic straws, stirrers, cup lids, condiment packets, chopsticks, and napkins when a customer requests them. The City is partnering with the Sonoma Ecology Center’s Earthlings … Continued
