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City of Pleasanton 2023-2031 (6th Cycle) Housing Element Update CEQA Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations FirstCarbon Solutions 25 Https://adecinnovations.sharepoint.com/sites/PublicationsSite/Shared Documents/Publications/Client (PN-JN)/2148/21480022/FOF/21480022 Pleasanton Housing Element FOF.docx Increasing Reliance on Renewable Energy Sources: New construction would be designed and constructed consistent with the State’s Title 24 Building Energy Efficiency Standards. New residential construction would be required to incorporate a series of renewable energy design and energy efficiency features. The most notable of these includes the requirement for installing rooftop solar meeting a minimum system output according to Part 6, Subchapter 8, of Title 24. This Title 24 standard would require new all new low-rise residential buildings to include rooftop solar systems or seek a specific exception to the code. It is anticipated that a majority of the future residential development facilitated by the Housing Element Update would comply with the requirements of Title 24, Part 6, Subchapter 8 without seeking an exception. Moreover, the CAP 2.0 contains several measures which would further increase reliance on renewable energy resources. Strategy BE-1 would promote the use of zero-emission electricity. Strategy BE-1 would result in an all-electric reach code for new construction, which would preclude the future installation and consumption of natural gas plumbing for building energy needs and space and water heating needs. Strategy BE-2 would promote energy efficiency upgrades and retrofits in buildings into the future and would expand the use of renewable energy generation and storage. Other strategies included in the CAP 2.0, such as Strategy TLU-1, would increase reliance on renewable energy resources through the improved use of EVs and installation of EV charging infrastructure. These local strategies combined with Statewide strategies, such as SB 100, which requires the incremental increase of renewable and carbon-free generation sources for in-State electricity sales through 2045, would continue to increase reliance on renewable energy resources. Furthermore, the goals and policies of the Housing Element Update, including Goal 6 and Policies 6.2, 6.3, and 6.5 would support increased reliance on renewable energy resources (Draft Program EIR, Page 3.5-22–25). Potential Effect Impact ENER-2: Development consistent with the Housing Element Update, rezonings, and General and Specific Plan Amendments would not conflict with or obstruct a State or local plan for renewable energy or energy efficiency. (Draft Program EIR, Page 3.5-26). Findings: Less than significant impact. Facts in Support of Findings: Future development would be required to comply with the General Plan policies and programs and adherence to the development standards within Title 9 and Title 20 in the Municipal Code as well as other applicable State and local regulations. The City adopted its CAP 2.0 in 2022, which addresses potential impacts related to climate change through the implementation of the energy efficiency measures. All development consistent with the Housing Element Update would be required to implement all applicable energy efficiency measures required by the General Plan. In addition, development consistent with the Housing Element Update would be required to adhere to the Municipal Code, which contains rules and regulations regarding energy efficiency. Chapter 20.26 adopts the 2019 California Energy Code, Title 24, Part 6, and incorporates the code into the Municipal Code. Municipal Code 20.26.070, Section 5.408 promotes the redirection of recyclable materials generated during construction away from landfills. Code Section 9.20.080 supports recycling the solid waste, recyclables, and organic waste.