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