Energy and Sustainability

Our primary focus is on buildings and behaviors. We assist customers by offering a variety of services. We work with cities, towns, special districts, businesses, and residents to increase energy efficiency and resilience in buildings through project planning, education about rebates, incentives, and financing. Explore our website to learn more and contact our office to take advantage of any our services. Our office is open to the public Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm. We are located at 2300 County Center Dr., Ste A105 in Santa Rosa. You can also reach us by email Energy@sonoma-county.org or phone (707) 565-6470.

What brings you here

My Home

Whether you're considering implementing improvements that will make your home more resilient or energy and water efficient, we can help you identify upgrade opportunities including connecting you with financing and rebate options. Learn More

My Business

Find resources for businesses to lower utility operating costs, increase property value, reduce carbon footprint, and help businesses become recognized for their commitment to sustainabilty practices. Learn more

My Community

The Energy and Sustainability team offers services and resources to assist local governments, public facilities, and K-12 schools in evaluating their energy use, and making connections to financial and technical resources in order to address aging infrastructure and meet climate goals . Learn more

Featured Resources

SCEIP Financing

SCEIP Financing is a County of Sonoma program that pays for up-to 100% of the project costs at a fixed interest rate over 10 or 20 year terms. With no money down and easy qualification process, SCEIP offers a simple way to finance your permanent energy, water, wildfire safety, and seismic stregthening projects. Learn more

Home Resilience Guide

Learn about improvements you can make to create a more energy and water efficient, healthy, and comfortable home. This guide also includes ways you can better protect your home from wildfires and earthquakes. Learn more

Path to Electrification

Planning intelligently for electrification at home ensures a successful project outcome. From understanding energy use through clean energy options for your home, we make it easier for you to navigate the path to electrification. Learn more

Additional Resources

Consultations and Project Planning

Whether you are just beginning to research energy and resilience improvement options or thinking about solar or storage, our expert staff can help you make an informed decision and create a plan.

Tool Lending Library

The Energy and Sustainability Tool Lending Library (TLL) loans building measurement and diagnostic equipment free of charge to professionals working on energy efficiency and demand reduction projects. Learn more

Public Buildings

View a suite of comprehensive resources and services aimed at evaluating energy use, reducing usage, cutting costs, and ensuring continuity of operations and services in public buildings. Learn more

Multifamily Housing

As a multifamily property owner, your property is your investment. Find the latest information about financing, rebates, incentives, and no-cost technical assistance opportunities. Learn more

Rebates and Incentives

Before you embark on your energy or resiilence project, learn about current financing and incentives opportunities. Learn more

Green Business Certification

The California Green Business Network leads the state and nation in working with small to medium-sized businesses to create a vibrant green economy. Learn more about getting certfied. Learn more