Chula Vista, CA
Challenge Commitment
1Million Square Feet| Goals | Progress |
|---|---|
| 20%Reduction in Energy Intensity 20% Reduction in Portfolio Energy Intensity from a 2010 baseline by 2020. Based on a commitment of 890 thousand square feet.
| 18%Cumulative (vs. Baseline) |
The City of Chula Vista is the second-largest city in San Diego County, California with a population of nearly 250,000 and is located at the center of one of the richest cultural, economic, and environmentally diverse zones in the United States. Chula Vista boasts more than 50 square miles of coastal landscape, rolling hills, and mountains. Municipal operations, which include general government administration, public safety, library and recreational services, environmental management, and parks and open space maintenance, are supported by approximately 900 employees.
The City of Chula Vista proactively manages over 650 energy utility accounts. Chula Vista is committed to maximizing energy efficiency and installing renewable energy systems across its 90+ building inventory. These efforts help to reduce long-term utility costs, improve local air quality, and enhance workplace conditions.