Leadership
Kaiser Permanente
For its commitment to environmental sustainability through the promotion of healthy communities, green buildings, and green buying practices in the Kaiser medical network, serving as a model for the health care industry
Medical Research
Ware Kuschner, MD - Chief, Pulmonary Section, Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System; Associate Professor Medicine, Stanford University
For advancing the understanding of how respiratory toxins threaten cardio-pulmonary functioning and highlighting the public health hazards of indoor and outdoor pollution, including wood smoke
Applied Research
Jack P. Broadbent & Kelly Wee - Bay Area Air Quality Management District
For successfully implementing a Bay Area wood smoke rule using scientific data, dynamic public education and a progressive program of enforcement
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions
Altamont Landfill
For creating the world’s largest landfill gas to liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant, producing almost 13,000 gallons of LNG per day, significantly reducing greenhouse gases emissions in its fleet of vehicles
Solazyme
For creating a natural algae production process on a commercial scale which results in high-value oil for use in fuels with significantly reduced greenhouse gas emissions when compared to conventional fuels
Transportation
Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief Alliance
For developing a comprehensive and synergistic transportation alternatives program in partnership with cities and employers in San Mateo County that led to a reduction of over 33 million vehicle miles traveled in a 12 month period
Public Awareness/Education
Our City Forest
For educating the San Jose community on the benefits of an urban forest and planting over 50,000 trees that reduce air pollution and greenhouse gases while promoting environmental stewardship
Technology Development
CODA Automotive
For developing an advanced automobile-grade battery technology for all-electric vehicles that reduces dependence on foreign oil and will lead to a cleaner environment
Green Buildings/Smart Growth
First Community Housing
For developing and renovating over 1,200 “green” multi-family housing units near transit hubs, thereby improving energy efficiency and indoor air quality while promoting alternatives to driving alone
