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Co-generation Engine at the Wastewater Treatment Facility
In March, 2017, Mayor Halliday and the Hayward City Council joined the Compact of Mayors, a global coalition of mayors and city officials who pledge to reduce local greenhouse gas emissions.
Hayward was was among the three entities nationwide to be honored with the US EPA’s 2015 Green Power Leadership Award for renewable energy generation at the Water Pollution Control Facility.
Hayward was one of four cities in California to be honored with the Beacon Award in 2015 for its efforts to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions, save energy and adopt policies and programs that promote sustainability.
The City is doing it's part to reduce Hayward's water consumption by updating our landscaping to be drought resistant and bay friendly.
Mitigation Badge: Hayward earned the Mitigation Badge for conducting GHG Emissions Inventories, setting a GHG Reduction Target, and creating a Climate Mitigation Plan.
Adaptation Badge: Hayward earned the Adaptation Badge for conducting a Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessment and adopting a Climate Adaptation Plan.
