Please use the following resources and guides to help implement sustainability into your daily routine today!
See Orange’s Sustainability Plan below:
Educational Resources:
- OC Goes Solar – a community non-profit providing discounted rates on solar and battery installations
- Association of California Cities – Orange County – energy efficiency programs and education
- Sustainable Living Association – 25 easy sustainable actions to implement today.
- Solid Waste and Recycling Guide – CR&R guide to recycling.
- OC Home Savings – savings on upgrades from solar, HVAC, insulation, windows, water conservation, EV chargers, and batteries
- Southern California Edison (SCE) Self-Generation Incentive Program – solar excess generation program that yields monthly profits via SCE
- OhmConnect – pays cash to reduce electricity during peak times via cash or gift cards
- RECAP Orange County Fuel Fund – provides energy and utility education workshops and weatherization guidance
- California Air Resources Board (CARB) – California’s main climate authority with practical guidance on reducing transportation emissions, cleaner fuels, and air quality action
- Metropolitan Water District of Southern California – resources on water-saving habits, outdoor irrigation reduction, and everyday conservation tips
- California Energy Commission – guides on reducing household energy use through behavior changes, appliance usage habits, and peak demand reduction
- Southern California Association of Governments – resources like regional transportation and sustainability plans, and promotes carpooling, transit use, and active transportation
- Metrolink – a regional rail alternative to driving
- Orange County Transportation Authority – a regional bus alternative to driving
- Save Our Water – simple daily actions including shorter showers, fixing leaks, and running full laundry/dishwasher loads
- California Native Plant Society – promotes native plants that need less water and support biodiversity
- California Department of Food and Agriculture – supports local food systems and promotes “buying local and seasonal produce” and reducing food miles traveled
- CalRecycle – guidance on recycling and waste reduction habits, composting food scraps, and reducing single-use plastics
- Southern California Edison – provides time-of-use energy insights and peak hour reduction programs
- Project Drawdown – ranked list of the most effective climate actions globally, prioritizing what actually matters