Prepared by
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
April 2026
CITY OF CHINO
2025 Climate Action Plan Progress Report
Contents
Overview Page 1
Energy Efficiency Page 3
Renewable Energy Page 4
On-Road Transportation Page 5
Solid Waste Generation Page 6
Water Conveyance Page 7
Wastewater Treatment Page 8
GHG Performance Standard Page 9
Looking Ahead Page 10
The City has made
significant progress in
implementing the 2020-
2030 CAP Update.
Overview
The City of Chino adopted a Climate Action Plan (CAP) in November 2013 to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated by community activities. Since the adoption of the City’s 2013 CAP, the State of California (State) enacted new climate change regulations which implement statewide targets to reduce GHG emissions to 40% below the 1990 levels by 2030. To ensure conformity with the latest State climate change regulations, the 2013 CAP was updated with a new target year of 2030 and was approved by the City Council on November 17, 2020. The 2020-2030 CAP Update builds on the successes of the 2013 CAP and uses the analysis from the San Bernardino Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan Update (Regional Plan), completed in March 2014 . The Regional Plan was a collaborative effort among the San Bernardino Council of Governments ( SBCOG), 24 Partnership Cities, and the County of San Bernardino to develop regional GHG inventories and reduction measures to more effectively address GHG emissions and climate change in San Bernardino County.
The 2020-2030 CAP Update establishes a GHG reduction target of achieving 46% below 2008 emissions levels by 203 0. This ambitious target is consistent with larger statewide ob jectives outlined under Senate Bill 32 (SB 32) and represents the City’s commitment to reducing GHG emissions generated within the community. The emissions target will not be achieved overnight, nor will it be met through a single action. Rather, the CAP outlines 15 measures that will work in conjunction with State initiatives to improve energy efficiency, encourage resource conservative, and support sustainable practices that will lower GHG emissions and enhance community resiliency to climate change. A significant difference between the 2020 -2030 CAP and the 2013 CAP is the methodology on how GHG redu ction measures are calculated. A n updated tracking tool has been developed to measure and track specific categories that include items such as re-roofs, installation of solar panels, upgraded HVAC systems, installation of LED streetlights and Electrical Vehicle (EV) charging stations. This tracking tool helps to provide a more accurate calculation of GHG reduction related to the implementation of the categories noted above. These methods of tracking are explained in greater detail below.
In order for the City to achieve
its 2030 GHG reduction target,
the City will need to reduce
their emissions by 41,131
metric tons carbon dioxide
equivalent (MTCO 2e). Within
the first five years of
implementing the 2020-2030
CAP Update , the City reduced
GHG emissions by 44,820
metric tons carbon dioxide
equivalent (MTCO 2e). This
reduction represents
approximately 109% of the
GHG reduction target goal (see
Figure 1) , thereby exceeding
the City’s goal . Significant
progress was made by the City
in implementing all 15 local
GHG reduction measures in the
following sectors: Energy,
Figure 1. Annual Greenhouse Gas Emission (GHG) Reductions Compared to 2030 GHG Reduction Target
10,353
14,419
25,778
31,125
44,820 41,131
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2030
Target
MT CO2e
Year
Annual GHG Emissions
Reductions vs.
2030 GHG Reduction Target
Renewable Energy, On -Road Transportation, Solid Waste, Wastewater Treatment, Water Conveyance, and Design Review Process (DRP) for New Development. On -Road Transportation reduction measures contributed to the most (46%) overall GHG reduction in the City for year 2025, while DRP for New Development contributed the least ( 2%) (see Figure 2) . The GHG reduction measures listed in Wastewater Treatment and Water Conveyance sectors are unquantifiable in tracking the amount of GHG reduction; therefore, were not included in the pie chart below.
Figure 2. Greenhouse Gas Reductions by Sector
The progress report outlines the current status of each measure identified in the City’s 2020 -2030 CAP. Metrics have been established for all measures to track implementation progress more specifically. The sector summaries on the following pages identify each measure, the tracking metric, and emission reductions achieved to -date, as available. The progress report concludes with a summary of actions that need to be taken during the next tracking year to adaptively manage the CAP and encourage additional emissions reduction.
Energy
2,231,MT CO2e
Renewable Energy
13,431 MT CO2e
On-Road
Transportation
20,673 MT CO2e
Solid Waste
7,850,MT CO2e
DRP
492 MT CO2e
GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTIONS BY SECTOR
2020-2030 CAP Update Progress Report 3 April 2025
Energy Efficiency
The 2020-2030 CAP identifies four GHG reduction
measures to improve energy efficiency throughout the
City. These measures include retrofitting existing
buildings to become more energy efficient , outdoor
lighting upgrades, and public outreach and education
about energy efficiency and incentive programs .
Emission reduction s achieved by the measures
represent 5% of total GHG reductions achieved by the
City in 2025. Equally important, the measures provide
a number of community co -benefits, including
increased energy efficiency while reducing demand,
sustainability education and awareness, and
improved air quality and public health.
2025 Highlights
• A total of 556 homes were renovated.
• A total of 767,721 square feet of commercial space was renovated. • The City upgraded 238 streetlights to LED.
Progress Update
Measure Tracking
Metric(s)
Status Metrics Reductions (MTCO2e) Percent of 2030
Target 2030
Target
Achieved 2030
Target
Achieved
Energy-1 thru 3.
Energy efficiency
incentives and
programs to
promote energy
efficiency for
existing buildings
Homes
retrofitted
In
progress 1,000 556 2,686 196.65 7%
Commercial
square
footage
retrofitted
In
progress 70,000 767,721 1,758 1688.75 96%
Energy-4
Outdoor lighting
upgrades for
existing
development
Percentage
of outdoor
LED
streetlights
In
progress 100% 173% 200 345.93 173%
MTCO2e = carbon dioxide equivalent
a To keep on track each year should show 11% of the 2030 Target achieved, increasing each year until 2030.
2020-2030 CAP Update Progress Report 4 April 2025
Renewable Energy
The 2020 -2030 CAP identifies two GHG
reduction measures to improve renewable
energy throughout the City. These measures
include public outreach and education,
incentive programs, and retrofitting existing
residential homes, commercial buildings, and
industrial buildings for solar installations .
Emission reductions achieved by this
measure represent 30% of total reductions
achieved by the City in 202 5. Equally
important, the measures provide a number of
community co -benefits, including increased
energy efficiency while reducing demand, improved air quality and public health, and increased renewable energy.
2025 Highlights
• Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels totaling 4,685 kilowatts (kW) of capacity were installed on existing residential homes, existing commercial, and existing industrial buildings.
Progress Update
Measure Tracking
Metric(s)
Status Metrics Reductions (MTCO2e) Percent of 2030
Target Achieved a 2030
Target
Achieved 2030
Target
Achieved
Energy-5
Renewable Energy
installation on
existing residential
kW of
solar
panels
In
progress 23,794 4,641 8,687 10,923.03 126%
Energy 6
Renewable Energy
installation on
existing
commercial/
industrial
kW of
solar
panels In
progress N/A 44 N/A 2,508.23 N/A
MTCO2e = metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent
a To keep on track each year should show 11% of the 2030 Target achieved, increasing each year until 2030.
2020-2030 CAP Update Progress Report 5 April 2025
On-Road Transportation
The 2020 -2030 CAP identifies four GHG
reduction measures for on-road transportation.
These measures include educating City staff on
ride sharing programs, reducing vehicle miles
traveled (VMT) by expanding and improving
bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, expanding
the Smart Signal system of LED traffic lights, and
providing community based electric vehicle (EV)
charging stations. Emission reductions achieved
by the se measures represent 46% of total GHG
reductions achieved by the City in 2025. Equally
important, the measures provide a number of
community co -benefits, including improved air
quality and public health, road and bicycle safety,
and increased non-motorized transportation.
2025 Highlights
• A total of 78 EV charging stations were installed.
• 2 miles of bicycle lanes dedicated with 10 secure bike racks were installed. • The City replaced 2 traffic signals with LED smart signalization.
Progress Update
Measure Tracking
Metric(s)
Status Metrics Reductions (MTCO2e) Percent of 2030
Target Achieved a 2030
Target
Achieved 2030
Target
Achieved
On-Road-1
Employee
training
Training
Sessions
In
progress N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
On-Road 2 LED
Traffic signals
synchronized
to TDM System.
Number of
signals replaced
& synchronized.
In
progress 155 2 2,797 1.33 >1%
On Road-3
Bicycle, and
pedestrian
infrastructure
Miles of bike
lanes, sidewalks,
number of bike
racks,
crosswalks
In
progress
8 miles
2 miles &
10 bike
racks
3,047 63.70 2%
On-Road-4
Electric Vehicle
Charging
stations
Number of EV
charging
stations
In
progress 50 78 6,591 9,185.34 139%
MTCO2e = metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent
a To keep on track each year should show 11% of the 2030 Target achieved, increasing each year until 2030
2020-2030 CAP Update Progress Report 6 April 2025
Solid Waste Generation
The 2020-2030 CAP identifies one GHG reduction
related to solid waste. This measure consisted of
meeting a 50 % diversion goal in 2020 and
increasing that to 70 % by 2030. Emission
reductions achieved by this measure represent 18%
of total GHG reductions achieved by the City in 2025.
Equally important, the measures provide a number
of community co -benefits, including resource
conservation, and improved air quality and public
health.
2025 Highlights
• The City met the near term (2020) goal with 53% diversion in 2025 and is continuing to increase recycling within the City toward the 2030 goal of 70% diversion.
Progress Update
Measure Tracking
Metric(s)
Status Metrics Reductions (MTCO2e) Percent of 2030
Target Achieved
a
Target Achieved 2030
Target
Achieved
Solid Waste-1
Diversion goals
Percent of
recycled
materials
diverted from
the land fill.
In
progress
50 % by
2020
70%
by2030
49.5% 15,111 7,850 52%
MTCO2e = metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent
a To keep on track each year should show 11% of the 2030 Target achieved, increasing each year until 2030
2020-2030 CAP Update Progress Report 7 April 2025
Water Conveyance
The 2020 -2030 CAP identifies two water
conservation measures. These measures
include promoting and educating the public
on water efficiency, water conservation
programs, and water efficient landscaping
practices to property owners, residents, and
businesses throughout Chino . Ef forts made
by City staff as highlighted in bullets below
contributed to the City’s overall reduction in
GHG emissions , even if staff’s efforts are
unquantifiable in tracking the amount of
GHG reduction. Equally important, the
measures provide a number of community
co-benefits, including conserving portable
water supplies, and improved air quality and public health. 2025 Highlights
• Promoted water efficiency practices through social media and cable news outlets. • Offered Chino residents new water-efficient devices free of charge:
o Sprinkler repair (raise, replace, adjust pop-ups and nozzles) o Installation of high-efficiency sprinkler nozzles
o Installation of a Hydrawise weather-based irrigation controller Progress Update
Measure Tracking
Metric(s)
Status Metrics Reductions (MTCO2e) Percent of 2030
Target
Achieved a
2030
Target
Achieved 2030
Target
Achieved
Water-1 and
Water-2 Promote
and educate
water efficiency,
water
conservation,
water efficient
landscaping to
residents,
businesses, and
property owners.
Public
outreach
and
education
In progress --b 33 --b 22.84 N/A
MTCO2e = metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent
a To keep on track each year should show 11% of the 2030 Target achieved, increasing each year until 2030 b b The measures in the 2020-2030 CAP Update only had the City promoting water conservation and did not quantify the number of water conservation retrofits or GHG emissions reduced.
2020-2030 CAP Update Progress Report 8 April 2025
Wastewater Treatment
The 2020 -2030 CAP identifies one wastewater
measure. The measure include s working with
Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) to identify
new locations for recycle d water, and public
outreach and education. Efforts made by City
staff as highlighted in bullets below contributed
to the City’s overall reduction in GHG emissions,
even if staff’s efforts are unquantifiable in
tracking the amount of GHG reduction . Equally
important, the measure provides a number of
community co -benefits, including conserving
water supplies, and improved air q uality and
public health.
2025 Highlights
• The City tracks rebate programs for turf replacement and other water efficiency programs offered by Monte Vista Water District and Inland Empire Utility Agency. • The City is a member of the Water Education Water Awareness Committee (WEWAC) which provides financial support to teachers seeking to do creative classroom projects that increase student’s awareness of the importance of water in Southern California.
Progress Update
Measure Tracking
Metric(s)
Status Metrics Reductions (MTCO2e) Percent of 2030
Target Achieved a Target Achieved Target Achieved
Wastewater-1
Promote and
encourage
recycled water
consumption by
residential,
commercial, and
industrial users.
Public
outreach
and
education In
progress --b N/A --b N/A N/A
MTCO2e = metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent
a To keep on track each year should show 11% of the 2030 Target achieved, increasing each year until 2030 b The measures in the 2020-2030 CAP Update only had the City promoting water conservation and did not quantify the number of water conservation retrofits or GHG emissions reduced.
2020-2030 CAP Update Progress Report 9 April 2025
GHG Performance Standard for New Development
The 2020 -2030 CAP identifies one
Development Review Process (DRP)
measure that requires new development
projects not exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to fill
out a screening table, demonstrating
compliance with the 2020 -2030 CAP.
Screening tables are a menu of options of
energy efficiency improvements,
renewable energy options, water
conservation measures, and other options
that provide predictable GHG reductions.
Each option within the screening tables is
given a point value. Developers who choose
options from the screening tables totaling
100 points or more will be determined to
have provided a fair-share contribution of GHG reductions; therefore, consistent with the 2020-2030 CAP. Equally important, the measure provides a number of community co -benefits, including increased energy efficiency while reducing energy demands, increased renewable energy, enhanced land use and community design, and increased non-motorized transportation. 2025 Highlights
• One new development application was required to use the GHG Screening Tables.
Measure Tracking
Metric(s)
Status Metrics Reductions (MTCO2e) Percent of
2030 Target
Achieved a
2030
Target
Achieved 2030
Target
Achieved
DRP-1 GHG
Performance
Standard
Number of new
development
applications
using the
Screening
Tables
Not
Started 25 1 6,051 491.6 8%
MTCO2e = metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent
a To keep on track each year should show 11% of the 2030 Target achieved, increasing each year until 2030
2020-2030 CAP Update Progress Report 10 April 2025
Looking Ahead
The City made significant progress and surpassed its 2030 GHG reduction target by completing 109% of its 2030 goal as of 2025. This success can be attributed to the efforts of residents and businesses who diverted waste and installed new solar panels and E V chargers. The 2020 -2030 CAP will continue to be adaptively managed to ensure the programs continuously go above and beyond in maximizing GHG emission reductions. Annually, staff will continue to monitor the progress and effectiveness of each measure and modify the measures, as needed, to maximize GHG emissions reduction for years to come. As the 2020-2030 CAP comes to near end, the CAP will be updated with new and revised measures that will help the City further reduce the amount of GHG emissions to achieve statewide carbon neutrality by year 2045(Executive Order EO B-55-18).