Oakland County, MI

Greenhouse Gas Goals

Recognizing the importance of climate action today and every day, Oakland County is committed to reducing county operation greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2035 and reaching net-zero by 2050.

Sustainability Plan

Resident Resources

Providing resources and educational materials for residents looking to promote sustainability in their homes and communities.

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Municipal Resources

Providing sustainability resources, grant opportunities, and educational materials for local municipalities within Oakland County.

Municipal Resources

Greenhouse Gas Inventory

The Office of Sustainability completed an internal inventory of greenhouse gas emissions across county properties.

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County Sustainability Plan

The Office of Sustainability in collaboration with several departments, published the first Oakland County Sustainability Plan.

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Oakland SAVES 

Oakland County provided funding assistance to over 1,100 households throughout the county for home energy upgrades.

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Michigan Green Communities (MGC) Certification

Oakland County received gold status certification for climate action steps taken in 2024.

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Community Conversations: Sustainability Event Recap 2024

Earlier this month, Oakland County’s Office of Sustainability hosted the Community Conversations: Sustainability Event as a resource and information-sharing conference for leadership from municipalities within Oakland County and neighboring counties. 

This year’s event drew 70 attendees from 19 different communities across southeast Michigan, kicking off with Lana Crouse and Hiliari Varnadore from the United States Green Building Council awarding Oakland County the LEED for Cities Gold certification. Oakland County is the first county in Michigan to earn the LEED for Cities Gold award, joining an elite group of communities from around the world that have made strides in reaching sustainability goals.

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