Pacifica’s Climate Action and Resiliency Plan

The Climate Action and Resiliency Plan (CARP) is an essential roadmap for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preparing for the impacts of climate change. It outlines specific actions the City can take to address climate issues across various sectors like energy, transportation, waste, and water. The plan includes measurable goals, strategies for reducing emissions, and a way to track progress over time.

In July 2014, the Pacifica City Council adopted its first Climate Action Plan (CAP), which provided policy direction and identified 15 GHG reduction measures across four main sources: energy, transportation, solid waste, and water. These measures were designed to guide both the City and community in significantly reducing GHG emissions.

Since the adoption of the 2014 CAP, the City has implemented several tangible actions aimed at reducing GHG emissions. While the City has not had the ability to quantify the effects of these actions in recent years, such as through the 2016 Implementation and 2017 Implementation Reports, these efforts remain important contributions to the City’s ongoing work toward sustainability and GHG reductions.

Given advances in climate science, policy changes, and a growing need for climate adaptation strategies, the City Council established the Climate Action and Resiliency Plan (CARP) Task Force in May 2023 through Resolution No. 50-2023. The Task Force began its work in September 2023 to update the original plan and expand its scope to include climate adaptation measures alongside emissions reductions. The updated CAAP aims to be both ambitious in meeting emissions reduction goals and practical in terms of implementation.

Photo: MIG, a consulting firm specializing in community engagement and climate action planning, partnered with the City of Pacifica to facilitate focus groups for community feedback on the updated Climate Action and Adaptation Plan. These sessions brought together key stakeholders, including community-based organizations, youth, and residents, to share insights and co-create solutions for a more resilient and sustainable Pacifica. Loteria graphics and content were created by MIG Consulting, INC.

Task Force members

City Council appointed 11 volunteers (9 are currently serving) to implement the new Climate Action Plan for the City. For the past 20 months, these volunteers have dedicated their time, knowledge, and most importantly, their commitment to Climate Action for their community. The members are as follows:

Monica Meagher (Chair), Kai Martin (Vice Chair), Margo Meiman, Dave Plumb, Carl Schwab, Nancy Tierney, Rick Nahass, Maria Barr, and Kim Finale.

The 2025 Climate Action and Resiliency Plan (CARP) focuses on four key goal areas, each supported by subcommittees tasked with researching and implementing specific actions:

  1. Transportation and Land Use (TLUS)

  2. Emissions Reduction and Energy (ERES)

  3. Food and Consumption (FACS)

  4. Resilience and Adaptation (RAS)

  5. Implementation

Latest News & Updates

THE CARP PLAN IS APPROVED!


At the July 14 City Council meeting, the plan was agreed on and adopted by Council.
Below are the updated recommendations for Staff, Council, and Task Force to keep up with the discussion.

Note: The final version will be available soon.

Next steps: Final Version available by 2nd week of August and the workplan!

Submissions for the Youth Art Competition

Submissions for the Youth Art Competition on April 12th.

The Climate Action and Resiliency Plan (CARP) Task Force hosted a Youth Art Competition on April 12th, 2025, at the Community Center. The event brought the community together to engage in conversations about the City's Climate Action Plans. Centered around the theme and guiding question, "How can YOU make a difference for climate change in Pacifica?", the competition invited students from kindergarten through 8th grade to express their ideas through art. This free event required a parent or guardian to accompany each child. Art supplies were provided, though participants were also welcome to bring their own materials.

On April 26th, 2025, for Earth Day festivities hosted by Pacifica Beach Coalition (PelicanFest 2025) the community had their input for the selecting one art piece for the COVER of the Climate Action Plan and THE RESULTS ARE IN!!

  • Natalia Bueno (8 years old) & Amelia Ferry (11 years old), congrats — your artwork was selected!

All art submissions are reflected throughout the CARP!

Rebates & incentive programs

Residential Rebates & Offers Finder| Peninsula Clean Energy

Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE) is the local energy provider for San Mateo County (including Pacifica) and Los Banos. Unlike PG&E, PCE buys and produces clean energy, while PG&E delivers it through their existing power lines and handles billing. They work together.

Benefits:

  • Lower bills: ECOplus energy costs less than PG&E’s rates

  • Cleaner energy: 50–100% renewable, compared to PG&E’s fossil fuel mix

  • Local projects: solar, storage, and electric vehicle (EV) support in Pacifica

  • Incentives: rebates for EVs, energy efficiency, and home electrification

  • Community focus: nonprofit, profits stay local

Some incentives (if you qualify):

  • Used EV rebates

  • EV charging for apartment buildings

  • Wood stove replacement

  • Heat pump installation rebates

  • Cash for swapping old gas or diesel cars for electric ones

If you don’t qualify for incentives but want to switch to electric, PCE offers 0% interest loans for home upgrades.

Residential Financing for Clean Energy Upgrade | Peninsula Clean Energy

More Links and Guides

For those looking to reduce waste at home, at work, or at school —

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The CAAP Task Force meets on the third Tuesday of every month.

Location:
Community Development & Engineering Building
1800 Francisco Boulevard
Pacifica, CA 94044

Meeting agendas are emailed to subscribers and posted on the City’s website.

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