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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The City lies in the heart of Orange County, where residents, a vibrant commercial sector and federal, <br /> <br /> state and county government staff live or work. Santa Ana has one of the highest densities in the state <br /> with an average of 4.37 people living in each residential unit. In addition, Santa Ana has a Hispanic <br /> <br /> population of approximately 78.2 percent and an Asian population of 10.4 percent, including many who <br /> do not speak English. Many of the City's residents are economically disadvantaged with 19.8% of the <br /> <br /> population living below the poverty line: the demand for energy savings and energy cost reduction <br /> measures has never been higher. <br /> <br /> To meet this demand, and to address its unique demographics, the City is seeking an experienced <br /> <br /> consultant to develop a baseline greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) inventory for both the Community <br /> and Municipal Operations and a Climate Action Plan (CAP) for the City. Santa Ana is interested in <br /> <br /> developing a strategy which will achieve needed energy savings and reduce current and future GHG <br /> emissions to help combat the effects of climate change. The projected accomplishments of the strategic <br /> <br /> plan are to achieve energy savings, reduce GHG emissions, educate and engage the community, and <br /> contribute value from energy efficiency and emissions reduction to the overall quality of life in Santa <br /> <br /> Ana. As part of continuing this policy and responding to AB32 and the scoping plan, the City has <br /> identified the need to create a strategic plan that provides cost effective, sustainable and relevant <br /> <br /> solutions to reduce the City's environmental footprint. <br /> <br /> II. Purpose <br /> <br /> <br /> The City is seeking to develop a baseline greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) inventory for both the <br /> <br /> Community and Municipal Operations and a Climate Action Plan (CAP) focusing on energy efficiency, <br /> transportation and land use, planning/building standards water, waste, carbon footprint reduction and <br /> positive environmental practices. The CAP will address a course of action for governmental facilities <br /> <br /> and energy usage, as well as a community vision/strategy for facilities/activities in the city, which while <br /> not under the direct control of the City, can be influenced and encouraged to support the Santa Ana <br /> <br /> strategic initiative. Compliance with, and support of all appropriate State guidelines and regulations, <br /> including AB 32, the California Long Term Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan, and the California Air <br /> <br /> Resources Board (CARB) Climate Change Scoping Plan must be a part of the CAP. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Page 3 of 15 <br /> <br /> 19E-5 <br />