NCTD is dedicated to protecting our environment and reducing energy consumption. Here are some of our initiatives:

• Solar panels help power our administrative facilities and maintenance operations with help from a $2 million federal grant.
   
• A Green Data Center reduces our energy demand by 30 percent and is one of the first in the public transit industry.
   
• Electric car chargers will soon allow electric car drivers to recharge while parked at our transit stations. (Coming 2011)
   
• Our technology recycling program reduces the amount of waste NCTD produces.
    
• Partnerships and event sponsorships with other organizations dedicated to protecting the environment and reducing emissions through alternative transportation. These include:

- Dump the Pump Day (American Public Transportation Association)
- Bike to Work Day
- Earth Day (APTA)
- RideShare Week (San Diego)
- The Transit Alliance for a Better North County  

“North County Transit District is committed to a long-term sustainability plan that will both decrease our environmental impact and reduce our operating expenses,” said Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer Angela Miller.We recently signed the American Public Transportation Association's Commitment to Sustainability, and will measure our progress with performance goals like reduced energy costs, lower greenhouse gas emissions, decreased waste, transit-oriented design and increased renewable energy generation.”