To achieve its goals of improving the sustainability of its community and its own operations, the County of San Diego has adopted programs and partnerships which support sustainability adoption.
- San Diego Gas & Electric Partnership Program - Funds staff labor, consultants, training and outreach to assist with energy program development.
- Go Solar Program - Partners with private sector to offer property owners information and access to a variety of commercial banks willing to make loans to qualified borrowers who are interested in making energy efficiency and/or solar energy property improvements.
- Community Outreach - Promotes green building design at rural planning groups and community education through park ranger presentations and county parks.
- Lawn Mower Trade-in Program - Reduces emissions and replaces used gasoline mowers for new electric mowers at low cost to residents.
- Green Building Program - Streamlines approvals and reduces fees for incorporating green features into private development.
- Green Business Program - Encourage adoption of "green" practices among businesses in the region by offering tools to implement more efficient and sustainable operations.
- Fluorescent Lamp Recycling Program – Provide recycling facilities for unincorporated areas to properly dispose of mercury-containing CFLs and fluorescent tubes.
