Local Solutions for a Healthy Planet.

Our sustainability work centers on equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Local Solutions for a Healthy Planet.

Our sustainability work centers on equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Our Programs

We support an informed and empowered citizenry.

Acterra provides educational outreach through a wide variety of free workshops, public lectures and community events.

Electrification

All-electric buildings and transportation improve the health of our communities and advance regional and statewide climate goals.

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Food

Our food choices have a large impact on our personal and planetary health. We help our communities reduce meat and dairy intake, increase plant based options, and facilitate composting.

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Education

Climate change education helps empower communities, activate change, and alleviate climate impacts.
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Advocacy

Acterra brings together individuals, communities and organizations to create a powerful collective voice that advocates for local, regional, and climate-friendly state policies.

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build collective action in fighting climate change

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Bringing people together to create local solutions for a healthy planet.

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Upcoming Events

We host a variety of events. All are welcome!
Note: Please check event details for in-person or virtual status.
4
December
Community
In Person

WaterPalooza! 2024

Sustainable Silicon Valley has joined Acterra: Action for a Healthy Planet and SSV’s Water Program is now Acterra Water. One thing remains the same, however: WaterPalooza! continues getting bigger and bolder as a festival of ideas across the water cycle. “You don’t win on Climate if we lose on Water,” VERGE’s Sarah Golden recently opined, and we heartily agree. These
7
December
Electrification
In Person

Community Lunch for Cleaner Transportation in English y Español

Anne Darling Elementary School 333 North 33rd Street San Jose, CA 95133 [En español a continuación] Join us for an engaging dinner and discussion (in English and Spanish) to: • learn about clean, affordable, and reliable transportation solutions • learn how you save thousands of dollars to help buy or lease a new/used electric vehicle or bike (you don’t need
19
December
Electrification
Virtual

EV Financial Incentives Clinic/ Incentivos Para Vehículos Eléctricos

[En continuación en espanol] Do you think you can’t afford an EV? Reconsider! Learn about the many financial assistance programs available to income-qualifying residents, including the EV Federal Tax Credit and the New Clean Cars for All grant and county-specific programs in the San Francisco Bay Area. Afterward, attendees may request a free consultation in our post-event survey for additional
23
January
Electrification
In Person

Electric Vehicle Financial Incentives: Virtual Workshop

Think you can’t afford an EV? They’re more affordable than you might think! Join us for a free webinar to learn about how you may qualify for up to $10,000 in electric vehicle (EV) incentives from federal and local programs. Hear from experts on how EVs require less maintenance, have lower fuel costs, and outperform traditional vehicles—all while being the
Our mission is to bring people together to create local solutions for a healthy planet. Our solutions prioritize equity for all communities, align with science-based findings, and are defined for the benefit of all.