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DRAFT 10. Energy Element 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 stabilitt and improve environmental duality. 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 opportunities 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 (Thermsl 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 IKwh) million million million Notes: Therm = a unit of heat equal To 100,000 Brifish Thermal units (BTU1 BTU =energy reouired to raise one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit Kwh =kilowatt (power equal to 1,000 wails) hour Source: Bill McLaren. Account Services. PG&E email January 30 2007 " NoTe that numbers for 2025 will be added when buildout development has been calculated Renewables Since the energy crisis, the State has taken a leadership role in promoting the production of renewable energy. -"Renewables" axe sustainable energy sources that cause relatively few environmental impacts and pose a low risk to human health and include, but axe not limited to, passive solar, photovoltaic power, and wind power. In 2002 the State directed that the supply portfolio of all investor=owned utilities, such as Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), include 20°% ercent renewable energy supplies by 2017 In addition, as of 2005 the State's Emerging Energy redline copy per PC, OS 07 10-2 Ciy Council 6/5/07