Green from the start

City to establish new preserve

Mar 5, 2023

City to establish new preserve

Irvine announced plans to acquire and close the All American Asphalt plant in North Irvine and transform the area into a natural open space preserve.

EV shuttles designed here at home

Nov 30, 2022

EV shuttles designed here at home

Irvine-based Karma Automotive has begun offering a service to convert existing commercial vans and buses into electric vehicles, allowing customers to save money and go green.

Remove turf to save water and money

Aug 1, 2022

Remove turf to save water and money

Water continues to be a precious resource in California. If you are interested in conserving it while inspiring others to do the same, removing your grass is one of your best options.

Irvine: A national role model

Aug 1, 2022

Irvine: A national role model

Irvine provides a solution for transportation, energy and diversity issues bedeviling the country. The master-planned city represents the modern version of a 19th-century garden city – a largely self-contained and environmentally sustainable community.

Planning makes Irvine prepared for drought

Jun 2, 2022

Planning makes Irvine prepared for drought

In response to drought conditions, the governor may soon call for additional steps to reduce water use statewide. Irvine has a proud history of using water wisely, which is one big reason the local water situation remains secure.

Irvine’s famous purple pipes

May 5, 2022

Irvine’s famous purple pipes

Irvine pioneered recycled water in the 1960s. It even invented the purple- colored pipe to distinguish recycled from drinking water supplies.