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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> • identify a baseline year; <br /> <br /> • forecast future trends on energy use and emissions; <br /> • identify opportunities for emission reductions; <br /> <br /> • develop an emissions inventory report; <br /> <br /> • analyze and recommend an emissions reduction target; <br /> • analyze the impact of emissions reductions measures; <br /> <br /> • work with the public, city council, committees and staff on public education and consensus <br /> building; <br /> <br /> • provide an implementation strategy that includes a list of actions, cost estimates and <br /> implementation timetable; <br /> <br /> • develop an annual data gathering and tracking' methodology and annual reporting template to <br /> monitor and present progress in meeting climate change commitments; and <br /> <br /> • develop the Climate Action Plan <br /> <br /> <br /> The City's CAP will be a five to ten year plan that will address energy, transportation and land use, <br /> water and solid waste, etc. Specific areas to be addressed include: <br /> <br /> <br /> Energy Efficiency and Conservation <br /> <br /> As indicated above, the City is an existing local government partner with Southern California Edison. <br /> <br /> The Partnership targets residences, business and city facilities to create long-term energy savings, <br /> reduce peak loads, and expand energy efficiency measures in innovative ways throughout the City. The <br /> <br /> Santa Ana Green newsletter consistently delivers information to residents about energy efficiency <br /> programs and practices. <br /> <br /> <br /> The City has been a proponent of increased energy efficiency in its municipal facilities and has <br /> <br /> demonstrated this commitment through recurring energy efficiency capital improvements. Most <br /> recently, the City completed installation of $3.2 million dollars in energy efficient upgrades and retrofits <br /> <br /> that were funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). Staff is <br /> currently evaluating LED street lighting for a portion of the City-owned street lights. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Page 5 of 15 <br /> <br /> 19E-7 <br />