Energy and Sustainability

The Energy and Sustainability Division is part of the General Services Department of the County of Sonoma. This division is responsible for planning, evaluating and administering the County-wide Energy Management and Sustainability Program.

Services include:

Long and short range energy and green procurement strategies,
Effective and efficient energy use and sustainability practices,
County employee commute reduction planning,
Energy efficiency and water conservation education, programs and services to all residents and business owners in Sonoma County.

Latest News

Home Energy and Resilience Workshop Series
Published on March 3, 2021
The County of Sonoma, Energy and Sustainability Division is pleased to announce the Spring 2021 workshop series for homeowners interested in learning more about energy use at home and the benefits of making improvements that will help make your home more resilient.
County’s Energy and Sustainability Division Manager Honored with 2020 PACESetter Award
Published on September 11, 2020
PACENation, the non-profit organization that advocates for expanded access to Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing, has honored Jane Elias, the County of Sonoma’s Energy and Sustainability Division Manager, as a recipient of a 2020 PACESetter Award for excellence in program design and implementation.
FREE Home Energy and Resilience Workshops
Published on August 20, 2020
The County of Sonoma, Energy and Sustainability Division is pleased to announce a free online workshop series for homeowners interested in learning more about energy use at home and the benefits of making improvements that will help make your home more resilient.
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Press Releases

Sonoma County selects Village Partners as top bidder for Chanate Road property
Published on October 14, 2020
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today voted to select Village Partners, LLC as the high bidder to purchase the 71-acre Chanate Campus property, the former home of Sutter Hospital, for nearly $7.8 million.
County’s Energy and Sustainability Division Manager Honored with 2020 PACESetter Award
Published on September 11, 2020
PACENation, the non-profit organization that advocates for expanded access to Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing, has honored Jane Elias, the County of Sonoma’s Energy and Sustainability Division Manager, as a recipient of a 2020 PACESetter Award for excellence in program design and implementation.
County’s Energy and Sustainability Division Manager Honored with 2020 PACESetter Award
Published on September 11, 2020
PACENation, the non-profit organization that advocates for expanded access to Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing, has honored Jane Elias, the County of Sonoma’s Energy and Sustainability Division Manager, as a recipient of a 2020 PACESetter Award for excellence in program design and implementation.
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Contact Information

Jane Elias

Division Manager

Energy and Sustainability Division

General Services Department

Business Hours

Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Address

La Plaza A

2300 County Center Drive

Suite A105

Santa Rosa, CA 95403

38.46242, -122.725426

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Make Energy and Water Improvements to your Home or Business

Sonoma County Energy Independence Program

Your local alternative to start saving now!

For Contractors and Energy Professionals

Borrow over 100 energy-related tools from our Tool Lending Library

Tool Lending Library

The Tool Lending Library is a unique program that loans building measurement and diagnostic equipment free of charge to qualified Sonoma County professionals working on short term energy efficiency and demand reduction projects.

Attention County Employees

Learn how to save energy and money, especially during this time of tightening budgets

Lunch with ESD

Calling all Green Champions!

Our division is offering a convenient and personalized approach for employees to learn about sustainability and become Green Champions!