The City was certified as a "Green Business" under Contra Costa County's
Green Business Program. The mission of the Green Business Program is to strengthen and sustain the quality of the environment in Contra Costa County through a collaborative partnership of public and private organizations that encourages, enables and recognizes businesses taking action to prevent pollution and conserve resources. Green business certification is free. Learn more about
how you can certify your business or green your business.
Green Energy Initiatives
All city electricity accounts are powered by electricity purchased from MCE, which significantly reduces the City's greenhouse gas impact. The City has upgraded all City facilities lighting systems and controls, and has upgraded all City street lights, underpasses, and decorative lights to energy efficient LED technology. Several city facilities including 450 Civic Center Plaza, the Richmond Library, and Richmond Memorial Auditorium have been solarized to generate clean electricity onsite.