Two of the 19 businesses recognized by the California Air Resources Board for leadership and making notable, voluntary achievements toward reducing their carbon footprint are from Lake Tahoe.

Elevated Fitness in South Lake Tahoe and Granlibakken Resort in Tahoe City were among the business that took a number of different actions to save money and improve their business operations while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impacts.

Some of the steps the 19 businesses took included installing LED lights, solar panels, and energy-efficient equipment; manufacturing biodiesel or using biodiesel fueled vehicles; eliminating toxic chemicals and solvents; using eco-friendly, recycled/reused/repurposed products; composting food scraps and plant material; and starting or enhancing recycling and water conservation programs.