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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 anon-profit Community Energy Services <br />Corporation to help implement the City's energy programs. <br />h. Reseazch and monitor the status of State and Federal regulations, programs, and <br />funding opportunities, 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 />4. Develop Financial Possibilities <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 />£ Consider opportunities, 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 />5. Creating Alliances <br />a. Participate in public-private partnerships and joint ventures that aze 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 />6. Improving Pleasanton's Energy Supply <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 />Page 7 of 8 <br />