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DRAFT 10. Energy Element Program 4.3: Reduce heat gain and air-conditioning demand by installing light-colored paving material in roads and in parking areas in new developments and in roads and on parking areas being replaced when feasible and cost effective. Policy 5: Reduce electricity and natural gas demand by entering into partnerships with businesses. Program 5.1: Consider entering into partnerships that would improve energy conservation and/or increase energy efficiency. Policy 6: Preserve and strengthen the City's green building policies and regulations. Program 6.1: Better educate the public about green building opportunities. Program 6.2: Encourage the use of the Alameda County Waste Management Authority's guidelines for residential development. Program 6.3: Encourage green building practices to be used in all projects, including those not covered by the Green Building Ordinance. Program 6.4: Provide recognition for exemplary green building projects in the form of awards and presentations at Council meetings. Program 6.5: Work with the private professionals who implement the G7zen Builing Ordinance to help ensure that the review and implementation process and the ordinance axe working as intended. Increasing Supply Policy 7: Promote renewable energy. Program 7.1: Encourage public and private entities to generate renewable energy. Program 7.2: Promote the use of solar in public and private facilities, where feasible and cost effective. Program 7.3: Promote and encourage photovoltaic demonstration projects in association with public or private development. Program 7.4: Consider starting a photovoltaic co-op program and explore related financial considerations. Program 7.5: Consider establishing a program of purchasing solar panels in bulk and passing the reduced costs on to the citizens. Energy Cleon Copy per PC. 02 07 1 0-1 ~ Cooncil 6/5/2007