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Exhibit A EXAMPLES OF EXISTING SOLAR RELATED CITY PROGRAMS Pleasanton Generator Siting Ordinance In June of 2001, the Pleasanton Energy Advisory Group (EAG) was formed to assist staff with Council priorities related to energy. The first two major efforts of the EAG were to develop a Generator Siting Ordinance (GSO) and formulate the City of Pleasanton's Energy Plan (both documents can be found in the City website in the Planning Department section). The GSO is a comprehensive effort to address the production of electricity in relation to "land use." The ordinance enacted regulations for all types and sizes of generators including photovoltaic facilities, fuel cells, wind power facilities, gas generators, and emergency generators. The GSO establishes where these facilities can be located in the City and establishes rules in regards to odor, air pollution, toxic and hazardous waste routing, noise, waste waster disposal, exterior colors, and other land use topics. Sustainable forms of generation were given favored status and easier compliance standards. The Pleasanton Energy Plan The Pleasanton Energy Plan is a long-range guiding document. The underpinning of the Pleasanton Energy Plan is found in seven policy principles. The policy principles provide a guide for the City to follow when reviewing new projects, developing new ordinances, and when working on action plan items. The established policy principles are as follows: • Enhance the general quality of life through energy strategies that will benefit the community • Promote ecologically friendly propositions that create a healthy environment • Promote good stewardship through energy conservation and efficiency practices • Support opportunities for local economic vitality • Emphasize sustainable/renewable power sources • Favor locally distributed power opportunities • Support options that will reduce market volatility, stabilize rates, and increase reliability Solar Cities Program The Cities of Livermore and Pleasanton have jointly embarked on a customer assistance program designed to facilitate the purchase and installation of photovoltaic and other energy efficient technologies for; residential, commercial and municipal facilities. The overall goal of Solar Cities Program is; to reach out to the community, make it easier for owner's to make informed choices about energy efficient technologies, connect them with qualified installers and reduce installation costs. 5050 Laguna Blvd, Suite 112-324, Elk Grove, CA 95758 / 916-213-5978, 916-684-7046 (fax) deosol@aol.com (email), CA Lic. #820411