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DRAFT 10. ENERGY ELEMENT PURPOSE The purpose of the Energy Element is to guide Pleasanton toward a sustainable energy future. We define the term "a sustainable energy future" as development that meets the needs of the current generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Following the energy crisis of 2000-2001, the City Council set various energy-related priorities, one of which was to develop an Energy Element for the General Plan. In the aftermath of the energy crisis, the community was keenly aware that normal business functions and day-to-day living is dependent on reliable, sustainable and affordable energy supplies. While there are many programs included in this Element, most can be assigned to two central themes: support economic stability and improve environmental quality. These are the desired outcomes from the implementation of the Energy Element. NATURAL GAS AND ELECTRICITY The "energy crisis" experienced by California in 2000 and 2001 following power market deregulation was the impetus behind Pleasanton's involvement in energy planning. In general, since the state regulates power utilities, it has more control over energy-related issues than local governments. Nevertheless, because of the opportuiuties fox power generation and conservation at the local level, there is a role fox cities to play. The City's Energy Element includes measures which will help address issues of energy demand and energy supply at the State as well as local levels. Table 12-1 summarizes existing (2005) and projected (2025) annual gas and electric energy demand for the City of Pleasanton. TABLE 12-1: PLEASANTON'S ENERGY DEMAND, 2005 AND 2025 Land Use Residential Non-Residential TOTAL 2005 Gas (Therms) 12.8 million 8.1 million 20.9 million 2025 Gas (Therms) million million million 2005 Electricity (Kwh) 209.9 million 463.1 million 673 million 2025 Electricity (Kwh) million million million Notes: Therm = a unit of heat equal to 100,000 British thermal units (BTU) BTU =energy required to raise one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit Kwh =kilowatt (power equal to 1,000 watts) hour Source: Bill McLaren, Account Services, PG&E, email, January 30, 2007. ' Noie that numbers for 2025 will be added when buildout development has been calculated. Energy clean copy per PC, 02 07 1 0-1 Council 6/5/2007