Local Solutions for a Healthy Planet.

Celebrating 55 years of climate impact in the Bay Area!

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.
23
June
Electrification
In Person

Electrify Your Life: Soaking Up Solar Benefits

Searching for new ways to make yourself more energy efficient? Look no further! Join us, and the City of Sunnyvale, as we focus on how to best harness the power of solar energy for your home and transportation needs. Whether you’re curious about clean energy, considering installing solar panels, or looking to charge your EV with sustainable power, this virtual
25
June
Electrification
In Person

Hackathon

Help Acterra add to the electrification incentives database during our 3 hour hackathon. This project will help anyone in the US access crucial support to understand which incentives exist that would make electrifying their home easier. Lunch will be provided!
10
July
Electrification
In Person

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

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 action, up close and on a recurring basis. Every Second Thursday of the month, the Bell-Brown family opens their doors to showcase their electrified home and
14
August
Electrification
In Person

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

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 action, up close and on a recurring basis. Every Second Thursday of the month, the Bell-Brown family opens their doors to showcase their electrified home and
11
September
Electrification
In Person

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

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 action, up close and on a recurring basis. Every Second Thursday of the month, the Bell-Brown family opens their doors to showcase their electrified home and
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.