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The total CAP measures that the City must attain in addition to reductions from State measures are 113,647 MT Co2e as displayed in the chart above. Community engagement comprises 37% of the planned reductions because building the foundation for personal behavior change is critical for achieving all of the goals. The second most effective strategy is a "ZERO" waste goal for our community which would achieve 26% of the planned reductions. These two measures alone account for 63% of the total reductions achieved by the CAP. Some new businesses or developments may not be consistent with the GHG reduction requirements of the CAP due to the type of business or the type of development planned and a result the plan includes a mitigation program so as not to limit the potential of the development. The program will include potential mitigation contributions toward renewable energy, water conservation, recycled water, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, recycling programs, and outreach and education programs, as appropriate. The CAP includes an implementation and monitoring plan to guide the process. The implementation plan is divided into short, mid, and long term goals and strategies. The monitoring plan ensures that tracking systems are in place to identify areas that are not meeting CAP goals, allowing the City to redirect efforts as necessary to stay on track. Progress toward the CAP goals will be monitored annually, and a progress report will be provided to the City Council. Additionally, an updated GHG inventory must be performed every five years to evaluate CAP progress and ensure that maximum GHG reductions are achieved and current regulatory standards are met. It should be noted that even without the CAP, the City has been active and pursuing green practices and a summary of some of the most notable are as follows: • Applied for grant funding for electric vehicle charging stations to be located near downtown area • Installed 424 kW PV solar panels on municipal buildings • Installing lighting controls and upgrades at City facilities • Coordinating business and residential outreach efforts with PG&E • Partnered with California Youth Energy Services to provide free green house calls and energy efficient equipment to residents • Selected to participate in large-scale energy efficiency retrofit program, sponsored by the CEC • Continue to provide free water-saving devices to Pleasanton residents • Offer free irrigation audits to commercial and residential customers • Partnered with Zone 7 to develop and implement a residential weather-based irrigation program • Drafted an Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy • Increasing outreach efforts throughout the community, including schools, business and residential sectors, and partnerships with public and private agencies. • Continue to present sustainability lectures, green fairs, and festivals throughout the community Page 4 of 5