Green Initiatives
County Program Helps Entrepreneurial Farmer Build His Organic Business
Durgaprasad Ala left his job as a software engineer to become an organic farmer. He’s pursuing his dream with the help of a $27,000 grant from the County of Santa Clara that incentivizes sustainable farming practices.
Good Foods Purchasing Program Boosts Sustainability at County of Santa Clara Hospitals
The Good Foods Purchasing Program has ushered in a more climate-friendly, nutritious and budget-friendly approach to food service at County hospitals.
County Installs Solar Panels at Animal Services Center
The project is one of three solar arrays the County constructed in 2024. It is part of a larger campaign to expand solar power capacity and battery storage at County facilities, and it supports the County's sustainability strategy.
Nearly 14 Million Pounds of Surplus Food Donated During Second Year of New Food Recovery Regulations
Santa Clara County food businesses, in partnership with local food-recovery organizations, donated the equivalent of more than 11.6 million meals in 2023, as implementation continues of a new state law designed to address food insecurity and combat climate change.
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Undertakes Major Climate Initiative
The organization has signed a federal Health Sector Climate Pledge to dramatically reduce the carbon footprint at its three hospitals, while improving recycling and reducing waste.
Affordable Housing Development in Santa Clara Offers Dignity and Security for Seniors
On May 8, the County joined partners in celebrating the grand opening of Kifer Senior Apartments, an affordable housing complex for seniors in the city of Santa Clara. The $57 million development features 80 units, consisting of 79 affordable senior housing units and one manager’s unit.
County and Partners Hold Grand Opening for 130-Unit Affordable Housing Development in San José
The transit-oriented development near Diridon Station is the latest project to be completed with funding from the $950 million Measure A Affordable Housing Bond, approved by voters in 2016
County Encourages Residents to Go Green During Earth Month
The County and community partners offer a wide range of ecofriendly programs, services and activities to help you celebrate Earth Month and protect the environment.
The County of Santa Clara Moves Toward a Cleaner, Greener Future with Zero Emission Vehicles
The County is transitioning its entire fleet to zero and lower carbon emission vehicles, with a goal to reach carbon neutrality by 2030
More than 11.7 Million Pounds of Surplus Food Donated During First Year of New Food Recovery Regulations
In partnership with food recovery organizations, grocery stores and other businesses donated the equivalent of more than 9.7 million meals in 2022, the first full year of implementation of SB 1383, a new state law designed to address food insecurity and combat climate change.
