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
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