EveryOne Can Make a difference

Few things do more to inspire local governments to take systemic actions to address climate change than for individual citizens to stand up and say, "I've done it and it works!" From driving an EV to buying locally, we can all lead by example. These Sustainable San Rafael partner groups can help provide the resources you need for individual climate actions:

ZERO-OUT CLIMATE CHANGE

For a comprehensive menu of actions to reduce your household's carbon footprint and prepare for climate impacts, try the Resilient Neighborhoods workshop series. It will put you on the path to carbon neutral.
To see how other households have gotten off fossil fuels, join homeowners on a virtual walk through their digs via a Marin Green Home Tour.
MarinCAN is the holder of the vision that Marin can reduce its greenhouse gas emissions 60% by 2030 and below net zero emissions by 2045. It supports key Climate Solutions that provide a countywide roadmap to meet these goals, working with many of the groups listed here.

Zer0-Emission Mobility​

For help buying an electric car or e.bike that can cut your personal carbon footprint in half, sign up with Ride & Drive Clean for a webinar, event, or discount.
The Golden Gate Electric Vehicle Association provides additional resources and comradery in electrifying your mobility. 

​Zero-Emission Buildings

In addition to developing a countywide Building Electrification Plan and model ordinances, the County's Electrify Marin program offers guidance and rebates to help individuals stop burning fossil fuels to heat their homes and water, cook food, or dry clothes.
​BayREN offers more rebates and advice, and in-depth information on available equipment and suppliers of electric heat-pump water and space heaters (that also provide air conditioning and filtration during intensifying heat waves and smoke events), as well as other appliances.
​Consult The Switch is On for a list of all rebates available in your zip code, including generous federal incentives designed to supercharge the transition off fossil fuels this decade.

Fossil Free Electricity

Underpinning the switch to electric mobility and buildings is the clean electricity provided by Marin-based MCE, the first public utility of its kind in California. The non-profit provides mostly fossil-free energy systemwide, and a slight premium gets you 100% renewable power.

​Equitable Housing


​MEHC works collaboratively to promote public support for projects that advance affordable housing, environmental integrity, and social justice.
Provides culturally appropriate resources and opportunities to empower and inspire diverse communities to build an inclusive and equitable county they want to live in.


Preparing for Climate Impacts

A collaboration between the fire authorities and climate and environmental organizations of Marin to mitigate the risk of wildfires wisely,  reduce GHG and increase sequestration.

​Zero 'Waste' - More Resource

Helps residents and businesses meet the county’s Zero Waste goal by 2025 by reducing and recycling organic materials and other refuse and safely disposing of hazardous materials. 
Identifies pathways for recovering and processing organic biomass into compost, energy, and other products that reduce GHG and optimize carbon sequestration​.

More Trees - Less CO2 

Advances smart investment in trees and green infrastructure through education and outreach, community-based activities, and collaborative action.

​Growing a Green Economy

California Green Business Network lists small to medium-sized local businesses working to create a vibrant green economy. Support these businesses with your shopping dollars.​

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Vote Climate

Marin Chapter focusing on national legislation to pass a market-based "Carbon Fee and Dividend" program to systemically reduce emissions, create jobs, and support small businesses and families.
Organizing for Action Marin informs and educates groups, organizes locally to relate climate change to natural disasters (wild fires, drought) prepares voters for climate issues, collaborates for a “green” Marin, and trains emerging climate leaders.
Get ready to 'Vote Climate' by checking out videos of recent events produced by this coalition of 13 Marin Climate Organizations coordinating efforts to get out the vote and inform the electorate on the climate crisis. 
Take to the streets with this local affiliate of the international climate action flagship 350.org. 350Marin is made up of grassroots activists who are deeply concerned about climate breakdown and are working to achieve a significant decrease in all heat-trapping gases everywhere. 

Keep Learning

This climate action network of concerned citizens helping each other live sustainably and build a better world. Puts on significant events and hosts an annual Earth Day celebration where you can meet and learn from most of the organizations listed here.
Marin's legacy environmental organization whose mission is to preserve, protect and enhance the natural assets of Marin in a changing environment. Tune into MCL's monthly Climate Action Working Group meetings to join in-depth discussions of Marin climate priorities and strategies, informed by local climate leaders and state and national experts.