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Section 3. Pleasanton’s Climate Solutions | 30Pleasanton Climate Action Plan 2.0 The strategies and actions included in the CAP 2.0 aim to meet the needs and reflect the values and concerns of the Pleasanton community. The primary pathway to reduce transportation emissions is to take advantage of zero-emissions electricity to electrify vehicles and buildings. The City will also build out and connect its bicycle, pedestrian, and transit network to further reduce emissions from remaining gas-powered vehicles, provide viable travel alternatives for those without vehicles, and support healthy lifestyles. Natural gas emissions is also a key component on the primary pathway to reduce emissions. In July 2021, the Pleasanton City Council made the decision to opt into EBCE’s 100% renewable energy portfolio which will help to make significant progress in this area. Since electrified buildings still use energy, electrification will be complemented by expanding green building and energy conservation and efficiency efforts, which also build resilience to extreme heat and fluctuations in the power supply. Together, the transportation and buildings/energy approaches will reduce ~40% of Pleasanton’s emissions. The remaining reductions will come largely from implementing existing state law on food waste reduction and recovery and storing carbon on the landscape through an Urban Forest Master Plan. To further address the impacts of climate change and support a healthy environment for Pleasanton residents to live, work, and play, the City will continue a number of ongoing efforts. They will continue to implement water conservation, water quality, stormwater, and pollutant reduction programs to preserve and protect the water supply. The City will also support urban agriculture, and provide cooling centers during extreme heat. Finally, the City will support and in some cases expand community outreach and education programs. By 2030 Pleasanton’s GHG emissions will be ~65% below 2005 levels and ~70% below 1990 levels (4.1 MTCO2e per capita) By 2045 Pleasanton will achieve carbon neutrality (0 net MTCO2e per capita) Meeting Pleasanton’s goals will require action across sectors. Electrify vehicles and buildings, promote green building, and expand energy conservation and efficiency efforts Build out and connect bicycle, pedestrian, and transit networks Implement existing state laws on food waste reduction and recovery Support urban agriculture and store carbon on the landscape Implement water conservation, water quality, stormwater, and pollution reduction programs Provide cooling centers and continue to expand community outreach and education programs ABAU Existing Ongoing Actions Primary and Second a r y A c t i o n s Tar g e t P a t h w a y BUILDINGS & ENERGY TRANSPORTATION & LAND USE MATERIALS & CONSUMPTION NATURAL SYSTEMS WATER & WASTEWATER COMMUNITY RESILIENCE