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As Seen on NBC Bay Area News!
Clayton’s sustainability efforts were recently highlighted on NBC Bay Area in a feature story titled “Clayton Goes Green.”
The segment showcases the City’s commitment to energy savings, modernization, and a greener future.
Watch the full NBC video here:
We are thrilled to announce a major milestone in Clayton's journey toward sustainability and innovation! The City of Clayton is proud to unveil the completion of our Comprehensive Infrastructure Renewal and General Fund Savings Program, a groundbreaking $2 million energy modernization initiative that’s setting us on the path to a net-zero energy future.
This exciting program includes:
• Solar structures harnessing clean, renewable energy
• LED lighting upgrades for greater efficiency
• HVAC system improvements to reduce energy consumption
• EV charging stations to support green transportation
• Smart irrigation controls to conserve water
Thanks to these efforts, Clayton will save an estimated $4.7 million in utility and operational costs over the lifetime of the project, all while reducing our environmental footprint.
A special thank you to our City Council and City Staff for their hard work, vision, and dedication in bringing this transformative project to life. Without their leadership, this milestone would not be possible.
This exciting program includes:
• Solar structures harnessing clean, renewable energy
• LED lighting upgrades for greater efficiency
• HVAC system improvements to reduce energy consumption
• EV charging stations to support green transportation
• Smart irrigation controls to conserve water
Thanks to these efforts, Clayton will save an estimated $4.7 million in utility and operational costs over the lifetime of the project, all while reducing our environmental footprint.
A special thank you to our City Council and City Staff for their hard work, vision, and dedication in bringing this transformative project to life. Without their leadership, this milestone would not be possible.
If I am not mistaken this project was approved while Reina Schwart was the CM and Peter Cloven was mayor. You know, those people that did not know what they were doing.
ReplyDeleteIf I’m remembering correctly, this project went through when Reina Schwart was City Manager and Peter Cloven was mayor. You are correct. And wow, what a dynamic duo. In my personal experience, they weren’t exactly out there blazing new trails in leadership. The project basically arrived on their desks gift-wrapped, and since it wasn’t their own money on the line, approving it must have been the easiest decision they made all year. Let’s just say I never got the sense they’d thrive in a maze made of paper bags.
DeleteThose two were hopelessly out of their depth. One was trying to pass off her Sacramento apartment as a “workspace,” and the other staged his spare bedroom like it was the headquarters of some booming empire. Leaders? Not even close. They were playing pretend while the rest of us watched the act fall apart. - Rob
DeleteNice try Peter Cloven.
DeleteYou all remind me of another politician....if things are good while I am in office, then what a great job I am doing. If not so good, then it is the others guys fault. Come on man!!!
DeletePeter Cloven did absolutely nothing except say, “We need to discuss.” The other thing he consistently did was hand down personal judgments from the dais to people he didn't like. Peter is an excellent example of a judgmental arse.
DeleteThanks for posting. Hope to be there.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great project. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to this project. Bringing our kids with us.
ReplyDeleteThis is exciting; I will be there!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds excellent for the future of Clayton and we applaud it, looking forward to being there.
ReplyDeleteLets keep the bright lights to a minimum. still want to see the stars in the sky at night. how about some kind of motion lights would be more like it. used to be the country out here. you city slickers know how to mess up our small town. if you want all the lights move back to Oaktown or S.F.
ReplyDeleteLED lights can help reduce light pollution in some ways, but they can also contribute to it if not properly managed.
ReplyDeleteIt’s called light pollution.
ReplyDeleteLet's see...Wan was the Mayor in 2023, Diaz in 2024, and now Trupiano....and this https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/16/bay-area-housing-plans-builders-remedy/
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DeleteBuilders remedy does not apply here in Clayton. The city of Clayton has been working consistently with HCD. The builder's remedy only applies if a city refuses to submit or do the required changes that are requested and Clayton has complied fully. Waiting for approval
DeleteWhat does HCD stand for and can we visit their website?
DeleteHCD is the California Department of Housing and Community Development. Yes they have a website you can visit https://hcd.ca.gov
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DeleteIt was due in Jan of 2023....still waiting for approval. Must be the state's fault because I am sure Wan and Diaz and Trupiano did everything right.
DeleteIt was submitted on time. What you fail to realize in your critique is that HCD does not assign a specific reviewer to a jurisdiction; there are multiple reviewers, and each wants something different. Clayton has continuously complied with every request from HCD. The requests included, but were not limited to, rezoning under the general plan, reclassifying density, changing language in the report, and adding ADUs. Our city manager has been working closely with the HCD to ensure compliance. We can't make Sacramento move faster than it does. If you still have questions about what is going on, talk with our city manager. Stop using unreliable news sources for your information.
DeleteIt has yet to be approved...and there are only three cities in the state in the same situation. Blame...blame...blame..
DeleteNo blame, just facts, nothing else. If you think you can get HCD to move faster, give it a shot.
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DeleteLove how the Holly supporters are trying to make this into an issue when anyone who has been paying attention knows the truth. Mayor Kim Trupiano called State Senator Grayson to get HCD to move on this. HCD is the worst bureaucracy ever. The city complies and HCD continues to move the goal posts. But go ahead and try to blame Jeff Wan when the real culprits are past staff that didn’t do it right the first time, past staff that Holly supporters love so much. Keep searching for gotchas because you aren’t going to find them. And by the way, no one can use builder’s remedy right now because the city is in process. Of course Holly supporters all love high density housing since they supported the Olivia project that Holly voted to extend and wrote an article in the Pioneer in support. High Density Holly loves the Olivia and wants more like it. But alas, no one can use builder’s remedy to come in and build more Olivias. So far, it looks like all the Wan, Diaz, Trupiano, Enea haters keep striking out.
DeleteYou are correct!
DeleteHCD is staffed by a bunch of unelected power hungry bureaucrats. It is a frustrating process to get the Housing Element certified because they keep changing the requirements. This a ridiculous waste of taxpayer money.
DeleteIf you missed this event, let me assure you — it was outstanding. Mayor Kim Trupiano, Vice Mayor Jeff Wan, and our entire City staff did a phenomenal job making it happen. Thank you to all of them for their leadership and hard work.
ReplyDeleteI agree wholeheartedly
ReplyDeleteCan we now turn on the fountain? Hopefully so. If anyone knows, please advise.
ReplyDeleteIt was turned on Veterans Day
DeleteGreat job, Clayton. Thank you, Mayor Kim, Vice Mayor Jeff, and City Staff.
ReplyDeleteThank you, thank you, thank you. Let's keep moving Clayton forward without all the Tillman drama. It's so nice to see work getting done. Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteI guess you missed Tillman trying to take credit for Dennis getting an update on our website and technology. Tillman tries to take credit for things she's never done, what a wanna be. Tillman needs to climb back in the hole she came out of. What a miserable human being.
ReplyDeleteLook what can happen... when you get adults in the room! - Kathy and Bill
ReplyDeleteI just watched to video. Great job Clayton.
ReplyDeleteGreat job Mayor Trupiano. Downtown is now functioning like it should, and all high school games have left the building.
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