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d. Support local. State, and Federal legislation that is consistent with the policies of <br /> Pleasanton's Energy Plan. <br />e. Provide City staff support to work with the Energy Committee (see section "D. <br /> Implementation", above) and under the direction of the City. Council. <br />f. Pursue funding and grant applications for projects consistent with the policies of <br /> Pleasanton's Energy Plan. <br />g. Evaluate the establishment of a non-profit Community Energy Services <br /> Corporation to help implement the City's energy programs. <br />h. Research and monitor the status of State and Federal regulations, programs, and <br /> funding oppommities, and make recommendations for new programs and <br /> opportunities based on changes (e.g., direct access). Work with the community to <br /> assist with funding, grant, energy education, and other program applications. <br /> <br />4. Develop Financial Possibilities <br /> <br />a. Explore public/private partnerships with local businesses, developers, and banks <br /> with the idea of creating local markets for renewable power generation, energy <br /> efficiency, and energy conservation products and services. <br />b. Create or join a program that would distribute and install solar and other <br /> generation and efficiency equipment and services at a low cost. <br />c. Create opportunities to purchase and distribute renewable power generation <br /> facilities, equipment, and services in bulk. <br />d. Investigate third party financing possibilities for renewable energy facilities. <br />e. Pursue subsidies for renewable energy projects. <br />f. Consider oppomm/ties, such as peak pricing opportunities, grants, and subsidy <br /> programs, to reduce the overall cost of electricity. <br />g. Perform a feasibility study to evaluate revenue bond opportunities for energy- <br /> related projects. <br /> <br />5. Creating Alliances <br /> <br />a. Participate in public-private partnerships and joint ventures that are consistent <br /> with the policies of Pleasanton's Energy Plan and Energy Element. <br />b. Appoint a City Council and/or Energy Committee liaison(s) to local, regional, <br /> state, and national energy groups or governmental agencies. <br />c. Evaluate participation in other groups3 as way of creating alliances. <br /> <br />6. Improving Pleasanton's Energy Supply <br /> <br />a. Deploy photovoltaics and renewable power generation to the maximum extent <br /> feasible. <br />b. Strive to make Pleasanton more energy self-sufficient. <br />c. Develop programs to build local control, where consistent with the policies of <br /> Pleasanton's Energy Plan. <br /> <br />Page 7 of 8 <br /> <br /> <br />