Sustainable Fresno

 
Mission Statement
“The Sustainable Fresno Division mission is to translate Fresno’s environmental quality goals and many resource constraints into economic growth and development.”

Planning and Development Asst. Director: Keith Bergthold
Keith Bergthold has served as the Assistant Director of the Planning and Development for the City of Fresno since February 2007 and currently oversees Sustainability Services within the department.




Sustainability Manager: Joseph W. Oldham
Joseph Oldham is currently the Sustainability Manager of the Sustainable Fresno Division of the Planning and Development Department within the City of Fresno and is chairman of the Fresno Green Team





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Long Range Planning
This section of Sustainable Fresno is responsible for accomplishing the preparation and maintenance of the Fresno Green Development Code, General Plan and Master Environmental Impact Report (MEIR) Update. This effort will provide future land use, transportation and resource planning that comprehensively incorporates water, energy, climate, and fiscal sustainability goals and measurable objectives into an integrated policy framework for Fresno. These goals and policies will in turn be supported by focused implementing strategies, effective regulatory codes and expeditious permitting processes for desirable development. Successful completion of these tasks will make significant contributions toward the achievement of economic, environmental, and community goals. The Fresno Green Development Code, General Plan and MEIR Update Project is designed as a tool to elevate the inherent values and assets of Fresno into sustainable urban form and municipal practices, and to leverage Fresno’s potential to achieve great city status.

Scope of Work

For more Information contact: Darrell Unruh at (559) 621-8179


Resource Efficiency Programs
Programs under this activity are focused on reducing energy and water use in existing homes and businesses. In 2007, the City of Fresno as a community spent an estimated $750 Million on energy in the form of electricity and natural gas. The resource efficiency programs of Sustainable Fresno Division have a goal to reduce energy usage by 30% and save an estimated $225 Million each year in the community.

Free Home Energy Survey Program

City of Fresno Participates in the CaliforniaFIRST Loan Program

For more information contact: Joseph Oldham at (559) 621-8179