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Buildings & Energy | 36Pleasanton Climate Action Plan 2.0 Strategy BE-1. Advance the decarbonization of buildings 284,500 MTCO2e reduced Pleasanton is now participating in EBCE’s Renewable 100 program, ensuring a high degree of Pleasanton is powered by 100% renewable energy and that low-income residents have access to discounted programs to keep energy affordable. Shifting from natural gas to electric (e.g., heat sources in homes) in all new and existing buildings will address the biggest remaining source of building emissions—natural gas—and build a foundation for fully transitioning to carbon-free renewable energy. Making the transition to all-electric will support green job creation and improved indoor air quality, as natural gas equipment is replaced and new buildings are built electric. Paired with increased energy efficiency and small-scale renewable energy and storage, buildings will also become more resilient to fluctuations in energy supply. Supporting Actions Cumulative Emissions Reduced through 2030 (MTCO2e) E1. Maintain zero-emissions energy as the default EBCE choice for municipal operations 2,200 E2. Maintain zero-emissions energy as the default EBCE choice for the community 255,700 P1. All-electric reach code for new construction 10,100 P2. Existing Building Electrification Plan 16,500 S1. Refrigerant management in new construction Strategy BE-2. Improve energy consumption and efficiency 9,200 MTCO2e reduced As the City electrifies buildings to ensure that they are powered with clean, renewable energy, Pleasanton can further reduce energy emissions right away by making homes and buildings more energy efficient. This strategy builds on the City’s progress to date in financing, outreach, and partnerships in support of energy efficiency and conservation. Energy efficiency also has the added benefit of reducing energy bills for residents and businesses. These cost savings are particularly important for lower income residents and renters, who tend to face a disproportionately higher energy burden because they are more likely to live in older, less energy-efficient homes and apartment complexes. Supporting Actions Cumulative Emissions Reduced through 2030 (MTCO2e) P3. Modify Municipal Code definition of “covered projects” 1,300 S2. Community energy efficiency upgrades 7,500 S3. Energy benchmarking and City facility retrofits 400 Strategy BE-3. Expand use of renewable energy 2,300 MTCO2e reduced As the decarbonization strategy works to remove fossil fuel use from our buildings and the energy efficiency strategy works to reduce overall energy consumption, expanding the use of locally generated renewable energy will increase Pleasanton’s general climate and energy resilience. The City will increase local renewable energy generation and storage to reduce reliance on the larger power grid and make the community less susceptible to potential energy shortages from climate impacts like heat waves. Expanding renewables and storage will increase community resilience during Power Safety Shut-off events and allow homes to maintain service during those times. The installation and maintenance of new solar technology will also support local green jobs. Supporting Actions Cumulative Emissions Reduced through 2030 (MTCO2e) P4. Solar and storage on new construction 2,300