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I~tZ.4FT DRAFT L)R.4 FT <br />Program 7.11: Consider aphotovoltaic/wind joint venture project on private <br />property. <br />Policy 8: Consider other sustainable means of supplying energy in the City. <br />Program 8.1: Consider the implementation ofwaste-to-energy projects. <br />Program 8.2: Continue to support Dublin San Ramon Services District's use <br />of methane from the sewage treatment plant for heating and mechanical <br />energy. <br />Program 8.3: Develop a mechanical drive engine ordinance that would <br />establish noise limits for engines, such as electricity generators. <br />Program 8.4: Encourage distributed generation which is consistent with the <br />Generator Siting Ordinance. <br />Financial Impacts <br />Policy 9: Support affordable electric and natural gas rates. <br />Program 9.1: Evaluate new City programs and policies to make sure they will <br />not impact electric and natural gas bills too much. <br />Program 9.2: Require new development to pay its fair share to underground <br />distribution facilities fronting the development and total costs within the <br />development. <br />Policy 10: Help businesses implement sustainable energy projects that meet their <br />economic profile. <br />Program 10.1: Encourage energy efficiency audits. <br />Program 10:2: Develop aCity-sponsored or managed program for businesses <br />for energy efficient audits. Program elements could include an educational <br />component, an informational component, financial and/or expedited <br />permitting incentives, technical and design assistance, case studies, award <br />programs, and other types of support. <br />Policy 11: Allow market-driven conservation measures to thrive. <br />Program 11.1: Community Choice Aggregation, if adopted, should allow for <br />market-driven opportunities consistent with the Generator Siting Ordinance. <br />Page 10 <br />April 19, 2005 <br />