Local Solutions for a Healthy Planet.

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

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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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.
29
April
Education
Virtual

Acterra Renewable Energy Teacher Training

Participate in an interactive workshop where we will showcase our Renewable Energies and EV’s basics student curriculum. Acterra’s Youth Education Program offers free teacher training workshops designed to be engaging and interactive. This year, we’ll be closing out Earth Month with a solutions-focused, hands-on curriculum exploring renewable energy and electric vehicles (EVs). During the workshop, educators will explore climate change
2
May
Electrification
In Person

EV Financial Incentives Clinic + EV Expo | Incentivos y Expo Para VEs

Learn about the financial assistance programs that can make electric vehicle ownership a reality for you and check out EV models in person [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 Clean Cars For All grant and county-specific programs in the San
6
May
Electrification
Virtual

Heat Pump Webinar: HVAC Systems and Water Heaters

A free webinar on the benefits of Heat Pump systems! Learn about HVAC and HPWH basics, advice, and all the available incentives. Join us for an engaging Green@Home webinar where we’ll unpack heat pump technology, specifically with Heat Pump Water Heaters and HVAC Systems. Our home heat pump expert, Mike Salameh, will share his personal experience, answer your questions, and
21
May
Electrification
In Person

Green@Home Sustainable Living Showcase: Tour the Bell Brown Home

Join us on May 21 or June 18 at the Bell-Brown Home in Palo Alto for a monthly Green@Home stop filled with eco-friendly tips to make your home greener! Acterra invites you to an intimate, monthly edition of our Green@Home Tour series—hosted at the Bell-Brown residence in Palo Alto! This free, community-powered gathering offers a unique opportunity to explore real-life sustainable living in
23
May
Food
In Person

Veggielution x Acterra Orchard Care Day

Join Acterra for a lively morning of volunteering and community building at the new Food Forest site in the Orchard at Veggielution Farm. Volunteers should come prepared to be active and get a little dirty doing weeding, mulching, and other maintenance tasks to get the orchard site ready for new plantings. You’ll learn about the benefits of food forests and
6
June
Electrification
In Person

East Bay Green@Home Tour 2026

Acterra’s East Bay Green@ Home Tour! This tour will showcase a range of green homes in the East Bay renovated with sustainability in mind. [Continúa en Español] This summer, Acterra is proud to present the East Bay Green@Home Tours 2026! This is a free, community-powered event that invites the public to explore innovative, electrified homes. On Saturday, June 6th, from
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.