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DRAFT <br />10. Energy Element <br />Polity 10: <br />Reliable Power <br />Policy 11 <br />Local Control <br />Policy 12: <br />Alliances <br />Program 9.4: Establish a category of "Energy Efficient Housing" (including <br />net zero energy homes and homes utilizing cogeneration) under <br />the City's Growth Management Program, and establish asub- <br />allocation of housing units for this category. <br />Encourage businesses to implement appropriate sustainable energy projects. <br />Program 10.1: Encourage energy efficiency reviews. <br />Program 10.2: Develop aCity-sponsored or managed program for businesses <br />for energy efficiency reviews. Program elements could include <br />an educational component, an informational component, <br />financial and/or expedited permitting incentives, technical and <br />design assistance, case studies, award programs, and other types <br />of support. <br />Program 10.3: Encourage the installation of energy efficient lighting. <br />Strive to meet peak electricity and natural gas needs and to assure reliable power. <br />Program 11.1: Work to increase the use of distributed generation technologies <br />that are consistent with the Generator Siting Ordinance. <br />Achieve more local control of energy decisions. <br />Program 12.1: Perform a feasibility study for a Community Choice Aggregation <br />or a similar program. <br />Polity 13: Join or work with regional energy alliances where there are clear benefits for <br />Pleasanton. <br />Program 13.1: Identify and join existing energy alliances, and create energy <br />alliances when appropriate. When possible, assume a leadership <br />role in alliances. <br />Program 13.2: Work with PG&E to design and locate appropriate expansions <br />of the gas and electric system. <br />Design of Energy Facilities <br />Polity 14: <br />Minimize the visual impact of distribution and transmission lines and facilities. <br />Energy Clean Copy per PC. 02 07 ~ Q- l 3 <br />Council 6/5/2007 <br />