The City of Manhattan Beach is committed to reducing carbon emissions and taking climate action. Over the years, Manhattan Beach has taken the following actions to mitigate and adapt to climate change:

Action (click icons for more info)	Year	Notable Outcome
	2010	City prepares a municipal Climate Action Plan, reviewing municipal and public emissions portfolios and pledging to reduce emissions by 15% by 2020.
	2014	24 Electric Vehicle charging stations installed throughout Manhattan Beach.
	2015	Manhattan Beach joins mayors from around the world in committing to climate action,  setting ambitious emission reduction targets, and monitoring climate risks.
	2016	Manhattan Beach recognized as a Silver Beacon Award Winner as well as Platinum Spotlight for Energy Savings and Sustainability Best Practices and Silver Spotlight for Agency and Community Greenhouse Gas Reductions and Natural Gas Savings.
	2016	The City of Manhattan Beach completes an energy efficiency audit of its Parks and Facilities, which analyzes existing energy use and recommends measures to improve energy efficiency. An evaluation of renewable energy generation and energy storage opportunities are included in the 2016 Energy Efficiency Audit report (PDF).
	2016	City initiates process of replacing street and traffic signal lights with LED fixtures, helping to increase energy efficiency.
	2017-2019	City identifies upgrades to improve energy efficiency, receives financial incentives to upgrade lights to LED, while reducing operating costs and the City's carbon footprint.
	2017	Manhattan Beach joins Clean Power Alliance, a community choice energy program, allowing residents and businesses to receive 50% renewable energy.
	2019	An updated greenhouse gas emissions inventory is completed for both city-wide and  government emissions.
	2019	City Council commits to moving city facilities to 100% clean energy, resulting in ~40% reduction of City GHG emissions.
	2019	The City of Manhattan Beach received SolSmart Special Recognition for Demonstrating Solar Excellence in March 2019. This award recognizes communities that have taken key steps to address local barriers to solar energy and foster the growth of mature local solar markets. In addition to achieving GOLD Designation, Manhattan Beach was presented with a Special Recognition Award in the Inspection category.
	2020-2022	The City is in the process of creating a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, highlighting climate action and resiliency strategies.
	2020-2021	In November 2020, City Council votes to power MB with100% renewable energy for all power customers through Clean Power Alliance, going into effect in October 2021.
	2020	In December of 2020, Manhattan Beach wins a Climate Protection Award for small cities from the U.S. Conference of Mayors. The award recognized the recent commitment to 100% renewable energy through CPA and the launch of the Climate Ready MB program.
	2021	From February through June of 2021, the City holds workshops and focus groups to gain valuable feedback from diverse array of stakeholder contacts. Stakeholder input is then used to inform City documents and plans.
	2021	Manhattan Beach becomes the first city to receive certification as a "Blue City" through the non-profit organization Project O. Cities become eligible for demonstrating excellence in waste minimization; climate protection and community resilience; water quality and efficiency; and healthy ecosystems.
	2021	The City of Manhattan Beach receives an award from the Institute of Local Governments (ILG) for Leadership in Climate Resilience and Adaptation. The City has been recognized for the implementation of cutting-edge climate vulnerability studies and plans, while additionally taking action to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
	2022	The City of Manhattan Beach is awarded the Mitigation Badge and Adaptation Badge by the Global Covenant of Mayors, which recognizes the City's efforts to address greenhouse gas emissions and climate change.

2016 Community Inventory Key Findings

(inventory completed in 2019)

The total emissions for the 2016 Community-wide inventory were calculated at 245,367 MTCO2e (Table 5). This represents over 24% decrease from the 1990 inventory and 28% decrease from the 2005 inventory. The dominance of transportation emissions is consistent with the trend seen in other urban areas in California.

Table 5: Inventory Comparisons 1990-2016

Full 2016 City-wide emissions report (PDF)

2017 Government Inventory Key Findings 

(inventory completed in 2019)

The total emissions for the 2017 Local Government Operations inventory were calculated at 4,089 MTCO2e. Table 6 shows the inventory comparisons from the baseline at 2005 to 2017. Overall there was a 1,227 MTCO2 decrease or 23% reduction since the 2005 baseline.

Table 6: Inventory Comparisons 2005-2017

Full 2017 Local Government Operations Emissions Report (PDF)

2/4/21

The City launched a series of workshops and focus groups, which continued throughout 2021. Public meetings were intended to educate the community and gain input on preferred strategies for addressing potential threats brought on by climate change. 

3/2/20

In March 2020, the City hosted a Town Hall with Mayor Hersman on the Challenge of Climate Change. Over 100 people attended this great event and were able to learn about what the City has done to address climate change and what it plans to do in the future, along with actions residents can take to reduce their own climate impact. City staff and the Mayor discussed the actions that the City of Manhattan Beach has taken to reduce emissions and opportunities for both the City and residents to do more to address climate change, as well as information on sea level rise and the City’s upcoming SLR analysis and planning projects (titled Climate Resiliency Program). Expert presenters included Juliette Finzi Hart, Ph. D., a USGS oceanographer, who discussed sea level rise and its impacts on Manhattan Beach.  Access the recording here.

10/23/19

As of October 23, 2019, the RFP is closed and the City is continuing development of its Climate Resiliency Program and Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.

9/9/19

The City of Manhattan Beach has released an RFP calling for experts that can assist in its Climate Resiliency program, which includes the development of the City's Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.

3/19

City of Manhattan Beach received grant funding from the California Coastal Commission to conduct Sea Level Rise Risk and Vulnerability Assessments, develop a Climate Adaptation Plan, and update the City's LCP-LUP.

1/31/18

January 31, 2018 at 6 PM in Council Chambers, the City held an Environmental Study Session with Council and the public. This meeting kicked-off the formation of a new Sustainability Task Force as well as the Environmental Work Plan projects and policies.  The Environmental Work Plan included a plan for creation of a City Climate Action Plan.

11/7/17

City Council adopted an Environmental Work Plan for 2018-2020 to include a Climate Action Plan.