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for a time period deemed appropriate or fold the monitoring of energy activities into the <br />work and responsibilities of the Planning Commission. <br />The core members of the Energy Advisory Group, with the exception of Jennifer <br />Hosterman (due to her new responsibilities as a City Council member), would be <br />sanctioned by the City Council into the Energy Committee. In addition, each City <br />Council member would have an opportunity to appoint one person to the Energy <br />Committee. <br />Many items listed in section E.2 of the action plan, "Reducing Pleasanton's Energy <br />Demand," can be implemented through the regular enforcement of the Green Building <br />Ordinance. <br />E. Action Plan <br />Based on the policies, assets, opportunities, and barriers, listed above, an action plan was <br />created. The actions are in functional groupings: (1) advocacy and education; <br />(2) reducing Pleasanton's energy demand; (3) supporting and developing ordinances, <br />policies, programs, and legislation; (4) developing financial possibilities; (5) creating <br />alliances; and (6) improving Pleasanton's energy supply. For information, an initial <br />ranking of action items is provided in Attachment D. It is anticipated that the action plan <br />will need periodic updating, as new information becomes available. <br />1. Advocacy and Education <br />a. Develop an educational program about energy conservation, renewable energy <br />sources, public and private energy-related programs, and rebates. Sponsor <br />energy-related workshops and invite local builders, architects, homeowners, and <br />business owners. Distribute educational materials to schools, library, media, and <br />other organizations. Create educational displays when possible. <br />b. Implement City demonstration projects using photovoltaics, energy efficiency, <br />and other generation products. <br />c. Compile and update basic data on the sources, uses, costs, and amounts of energy <br />within the City and related air quality, transportation, solid waste, and <br />environmental data. <br />d. Evaluate ways City staff can better provide energy-related educational and <br />technical assistance to the public. <br />2. Reducing Pleasanton's Energy Demand <br />Promote, support, and implement energy efficiency and conservation programs and <br />measures: <br />a. Develop plans to exceed the energy efficiency standards of the California <br />Building Code for new and existing municipal buildings and facilities. <br />Page 5 <br />