Sustainability and Climate Action

Rincon recognizes that addressing the challenges of climate change demands innovative solutions to bring local agencies in compliance with rapidly evolving environmental regulations, including AB 32, SB 32, SB 97, and SB 375. A recognized leader in decarbonization and sustainability issues, Rincon’s team of planners, policy analysts, engineers, climate change and energy specialists, LEED® accredited professionals, and California Air Resources Board (CARB) accredited greenhouse gas emissions Lead Verifiers brings reliable expertise and creativity to this service line.

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Climate Action Planning

GHG Inventories and consistency reviews
GHG Emissions forecasting and target setting
Scenario planning and cost-effectiveness analysis
GHG reduction measure development
Co-benefits assessment
Equitable community engagement
Carbon neutrality planning

Decarbonization Support

Climate action policy implementation
Reach code development
Existing Buildings and New Construction Electrification studies
Electric Vehicle Feasibility studies
Community Choice Aggregation analysis
California Climate Investments grant support
Case study development

Sustainability Certifications

LEED Certification
Green Marine Certification
Envision Sustainable Infrastructure

Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification

GHG Mandatory Reporting Regulation (MRR) – Executive Order H3-20-014
Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) – Executive Order H-19-016
US EPA Renewable Fuel Standard Program RINS
Lifecycle Assessments
Monitoring and implementation tracking

Development of thresholds, guidance, and frameworks

CEQA GHG Thresholds and guidance documents
CAP Consistency Checklists
Regional GHG Mitigation frameworks
GHG modeling and benchmarking

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Verified by Rincon since 2010

Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide (MT Co₂e)

the start of the California Air Resources Board’s Mandatory Reporting program!