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The selected consultant(s) needs to communicate effectively - orally and in writing - with City <br />Council members, City staff, attorneys, developers, property owners, business owners, <br />consultants, engineers, contractors, accountants, appraisers, planners, the general public, and <br />other city, state, county or federal personnel to share information, provide direction, and influence <br />outcomes. <br />Knowledge of the following programs are required: energy conservation practices and <br />environmental regulations related to energy management; renewable energy sources, green <br />construction methods; long -range strategic planning; project management; energy plan design <br />and development; various energy- related codes; regulations and laws; utility and energy <br />programs sponsored by federal, state and regional agencies and departments; related education <br />and training programs. <br />The selected consultant will be skilled in the development of plan designs and specifications <br />related to environmental and energy- management programs and services, overseeing a variety of <br />studies and interpreting data derived from same, constructing plans and programs from concept to <br />implementation and establishing reporting systems for tracking accomplishments. <br />SCOPE OF WORK <br />I. Serve as an internal resource for energy efficiency and climate protection program <br />implementation <br />The consultant will be the energy efficiency expert resource and interface with a variety of <br />individuals within the City team. Consultant will assist in facilitating multi - stakeholder dialogue <br />and will assist in prioritizing implementation of CAP measures. Consultant will research various <br />funding opportunities to ensure the implementation feasibility of the recommended measures <br />within the CAP and will guide staff in program implementation. Consultant will assist with <br />coordination of energy efficiency programs. <br />II.A Oversee preparation and implementation of Baseline Green House Gas Inventory <br />(to be separately contracted) <br />The baseline GHG inventory will provide comprehensive and accurate data about the <br />community's existing carbon footprint, emission sources, and emissions forecast. The <br />information will assist the City of Santa Ana in identifying which actions will be most effective <br />for reducing emissions and establish goals for the City's Climate Action Plan. During this task, a <br />baseline inventory will be developed for (1) emissions associated with local government <br />operations, and (2) emissions associated with all activities taking place within the community. <br />o Municipal Operations GHG Inventory <br />Emissions from municipal operations include carbon dioxide (CO2) and other GHG <br />emissions attributed to fuel use in City -owned vehicle fleets (including police cars and <br />maintenance vehicles), electricity use, and solid waste management. Emissions associated <br />with Santa Ana streetlights, traffic signals, and water distribution systems will also appear on <br />the municipal GHG inventory. The municipal inventory will be developed in accordance with <br />the most recent version of the Local Government Protocol as established by the California <br />Air Resources Board. <br />o Community -wide GHG Inventory <br />