The City of Milpitas is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life, ensuring public health, safety, and resilience in the community. The City adopted a Climate Action Plan in 2013 and is working on updating the Plan to meet Greenhouse Gas Reductions and Sustainability Goals. View the 2013 Climate Action Plan here. Discover resources on how you can make choices that are good for you and the environment.
Sustainable Milpitas
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Virtual Events
Online Events
Calendar of Online Climate Change Events
Drought-Tolerant Habitat Gardens – May 28th, 7 PM
Water Efficient Organic Edible Gardening – June 1st, 7 PM
Family Workshop- Attracting Good Bugs to Your Garden – June 6, 10 AM
Watershed Wednesdays! – Every Wednesday learn about your local watersheds as you create and color a 3D map!
Little Blue Hen Story Time – Multiple Dates, A water conservation story for ages 3-5
Activities to do at Home
Climate Victory Gardens & Gardening Activities to do while self-isolating – Learn how to grow edible plants
San Diego Zoo Virtual Spring Break & Virtual Field Trips – Watch a Live feed of animals and find activities for kids
Be a Backyard Botanist & Identify local species and plants – Explore fauna in your backyard
Earth Day Eats – Learn how to cook sustainable dishes
Earth Day at Home with NASA – Explore videos, online games, and mobile apps
Composting Basics – Learn how to compost food scraps at home
City Updates
March 2020 – The City is updating the Trails & Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan
December 2019 – City Council Votes to Protect Air Quality for Future Generations with Clean Buildings
November 2019 – Community Odor Monitoring Pilot Study
Take Simple Actions and Make a Difference
Did you know that you are already using carbon free electricity? More than 97% of Milpitas customers are participating in Silicon Valley Clean Energy. Check out the City’s energy savings here.
There are several small actions you can take at home to help you save money and reduce your environmental impact.
Electrify Your Home
Make the switch from gas to electric.
Conserve Energy
Learn more about financing programs that will help pay for energy saving upgrades.
Conserve Water
Learn about our rebate programs and tips to reduce your water use.
Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot
Learn how to properly dispose of items and reduce your waste.
Commute in a Sustainable Way
Join others who are biking/carpooling to work.
Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Learn more about the Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program (SCVURPPP)
Learn More about how the City is Going Green
All City Facilities use 100% Renewable Energy
Learn how you can sign up for 100% Renewable Energy
Greening the City's Fleet
The City's vehicle fleet is going GREEN!
The City will be rolling out hybrids and Electric Vehicles in 2020.
Greening City Operations and Facilities
The City's is implementing Energy & Water Efficiency Strategies that will green City operations, facilities, and infrastructure.
Climate Action Plan
The City is updating the Climate Action Plan (CAP). Click below for the 2013 CAP.
Sewer Services
SmartCover technology allows for real-time sewer overflow monitoring.
Water Bottle Refill Stations
The City is installing water bottle refill stations to reduce plastic waste, GHG, and protect waterways.