Committee Duties

The Climate Advisory Commission (CAC) will have the following functions, powers, and duties:

• Advise and make recommendations to the City Council and City Manager, or designee, on all aspects of San José Climate Smart plan, with a focus on the Pathway to Carbon Neutrality by 2030 and climate adaptation
• Provide feedback and input on staff recommendations to the City Council and Transportation and Environment Committee, when appropriate
• Serve as a community voice in matters related to San José's Climate Smart initiatives; advise and make recommendations to the City Council and the City Manager, or designee, on San José Clean Energy's services and product offerings, Integrated Resource Plan, and programs

authority

On May 2, 2023, City Council provided direction to form a city-wide Climate Advisory Commission that will be merged with the City's existing Clean Energy Community Advisory Commission.

commission information

2026

 2027

related links

View the Climate Advisory Commission Roster 

Archived commission meeting information