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Environmental Checklist and City of Pleasanton–10x Genomics Project Environmental Evaluation Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration 66 FirstCarbon Solutions Https://adecinnovations.sharepoint.com/sites/PublicationsSite/Shared Documents/Publications/Client (PN-JN)/2148/21480024/ISMND/wp/21480024 10x Genomics Project Full Screencheck ISMND.docx road diesel-powered equipment. The proposed project would be required to comply with these regulations, which are enforced by the ARB. Part 11, chapter 4 of the State’s Title 24 energy efficiency standards establish mandatory measures for residential buildings, including material conservation and efficiency. The proposed project would also be required to comply with these mandatory measures. The Energy Element of the Pleasanton General Plan contains a goal and several policies that aim to reduce the City’s government and public electricity and natural gas consumption. Building and site designs would be reviewed by the City of Pleasanton for energy impacts, prior to approval of the proposed project. Therefore, it is anticipated that the construction phase of the proposed project would not conflict with State or local renewable or energy efficiency objectives. Construction-related energy impacts would be less than significant. Operation The proposed project would be designed and constructed in accordance with the City’s latest adopted energy efficiency standards, which are based on the State’s Building Energy Efficiency Standards. Energy conservation policies and standards have been established at the State, County, and City level. The proposed project’s buildings would be designed and constructed in accordance with the State’s mandatory Title 24 energy efficiency standards. These standards, widely regarded as the most advanced energy efficiency standards, would help reduce the amount of energy required for lighting, water heating, and heating and air conditioning in buildings and promote energy conservation. These standards include minimum energy efficiency requirements related to building envelope, mechanical systems (e.g., heating, ventilation, and air conditioning [HVAC] and water heating systems), and indoor and outdoor lighting. The incorporation of the Title 24 standards into the design of the proposed project would ensure that the proposed project would not result in the use of energy in a wasteful manner. Additionally, the proposed project would need to comply with policies in the City of Pleasanton General Plan pertaining to energy conservation.35 Consistent with Policies 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, and 10, the proposed project would be required to implement parking lot tree plantings, lighter colored paved areas, energy efficient lighting, and implement green building standards. The proposed project would have the option to be served with electricity provided by East Bay Community Energy (EBCE) or PG&E. In 2018, PG&E obtained 39 percent of its electricity from renewable energy sources (18 percent solar, 10 percent wind, 4 percent geothermal, 4 percent biomass and biowaste, and 3 percent eligible hydroelectric), while the remaining electricity was sourced from nuclear (34 percent), natural gas (16 percent), and large hydroelectric (13 percent).36 PG&E also offers a 50 Percent Solar Choice option and a 100 Percent Solar Choice option. Additionally, the future building occupant would have the option to opt-in to EBCE’s electricity service program, which provides electricity from 100 percent renewable sources.37 Therefore, the proposed project’s electricity provider meets the State’s current objective of 33 percent of electricity 35 City of Pleasanton. 2009. Pleasanton General Plan 2005-2025. Website: https://www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/gov/depts/cd/planning/general.asp. Accessed February 16, 2021. 36 Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E). 2019. 2018 Power Content Label: Pacific Gas and Electric Company. July. Website: https://www.energy.ca.gov/sites/default/files/2020-01/2018_PCL_PG_and_E.pdf. Accessed November 20, 2020. 37 East Bay Community Energy. 2021. Power Mix. Website: https://ebce.org/our-power-mix/. Accessed February 16, 2021.