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FREE Green Business Certification

In December 2023, the City of Encinitas established the Encinitas Green Business Network with support from the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce. This partnership with encourage businesses to adopt environmentally sustainable practices and give green businesses the recognition they deserve. The Encinitas Green Business Network is a subsidiary of the California Green Business Network and is administered by the U.S. Green Building Council California (USGBC CA). This program will provide targeted outreach, certification, and recognition to local Encinitas businesses who are interested in participating in the program.

Certified Green Businesses

These businesses in Encinitas have implemented sustainable business practices resulting in their recognition as California Certified Green Businesses:

	Encinitas Periodontics and Dental Implants
	Surfdog's Java Hut
	Solana Center for Environmental Innovation
	Encinitas Public Library
	Pacific View Arts Center

Benefits of Certification

Businesses that attain the Green Business Certification enjoy numerous benefits, including:

Reduced operational costs
Rebates to help offset any up-front costs for sustainable upgrades

Protect the local and global environment
Remain compliant with evolving environmental regulations
Listed and linked on the City’s website, the California Green Business Directory, the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce websites
Recognition at a City Council meeting and with a ribbon cutting photo-op
Access to California Green Business Network marketing toolkit and window decals

What is the Green Business Network?

This program provides more than thirty types of businesses, such as restaurants, offices, salons, and more, with FREE consulting and certification from the expert staff at SDGBC. Businesses seeking to become a certified green business will meet a checklist of environmental outcomes in the areas of energy, waste, water, and more that are relevant to their business type. Joining the San Diego Regional Green Business Network aligns with the City’s Climate Action Plan and provides great value to our business community.

How to Become a Certified Green Business

Becoming a California Certified Green Business involves the following steps:

Register your business with the California Green Business Network here.
Businesses should contact the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce to find additional resources, rebates, workshops, networking opportunities and more. Sign up for the Chamber of Commerce newsletter to keep up-to-date on all Chamber activities including its Environmental Sustainability Committee. Signing up for the newsletter is not a commitment to becoming a Certified Green Business, rather it is a way to express interest and learn more about the process.
Once you have registered, staff from USGBC CA will reach out to set up an initial meeting to go over the environmental measures for your business type.
Implement the specified measures to reduce your business’ environmental impact. Coordinate with USGBC CA on any challenges faced.
Complete a final site visit with USGBC CA. Upon successful implementation of all measures, you will be a California Certified Green Business!

Grants, Rebates and Incentives

CAGBN & Intuit $1,000 Electrification Mini-Grants. Up to 75 Mini-Grants of $1,000 are available to help small businesses across California complete electrification and energy-efficiency projects — from LED lighting and smart thermostats to EV chargers and HVAC tune-ups. Applications are open now through October 24, 2025 (11:59 PM PST). Projects must start on or after September 12, 2025 and be completed by March 31, 2026.

The cost of implementing measures can be offset by utilizing current local, state, and federal rebates. The Encinitas Climate dashboard contains links to rebates that could support those seeking to become certified Green Businesses.

The City of Encinitas Green Building Incentive Program is closely aligned with the Green Business Certification meaning businesses may be eligible for up to a $2,000 rebate! For more information, read about the Green Building Incentive program here.

Watch this recorded Webinar about the Encinitas Green Business Network.

This Webinar was a San Diego Climate Week event on Thursday October 2, 2025.

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Green Business Network

FREE Green Business Certification

Encinitas Periodontics and Dental Implants

Surfdog's Java Hut

Solana Center for Environmental Innovation

Encinitas Public Library

Pacific View Arts Center

Watch this recorded Webinar about the Encinitas Green Business Network.

Any questions about the program may be directed to climateaction@encinitasca.gov