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�72 _ chapter A Implementation and Monitoring Strategy Eval.uation and Monitoring There are three components to evaluation and monitoring: 1. tracking the implementation status of individual measures; 2. measure- ment and estimation of emissions reduction associated with individual measures; and 3. periodic re- inventory of community -wide emissions. Progress reports and re- invento- ries may show the need to update or revise the CAP. For example, if a measure is not able to be implemented as proposed or if the inventory shows emissions are not decreasing as expected, it may be necessary to introduce new measures to meet emissions reduction goals. CEQA guidelines establish the require- ment to "monitor the plan's progress... and to require amendment if the plan is not achieving specified levels." Tracking Implementation Status The City will publish a periodic progress re- port that details the status of each measure in the CAP. For measures that involve passing a new policy, the report will list those that have been passed and if necessary, describe any challenges encountered with any that have been delayed. For measures such as rebates, incentives, and financing programs, the report will include information such as the number of rebates distributed, the type of work that was performed, and estimated energy and emissions savings calculated by the entity performing the work. This data will need to be provided by SCE, SCG or the company operating the incentive or financing program. Establishing clear and regular processes for transferring this data from each partner will facilitate inclusion in the progress report. For measures addressing new developments the report will include information on the number and size of new developments incorporating the measure and related information on the number of vehicle trips impacted. -3 "State CEQA Guidelines." Section 15183.5 (b) (1) (E). Measurement and Estimation of Emissions Reduction The data on energy savings from individual measures collected for the implementation status report described above can also be used to calculate the emissions reduction. Where energy savings data is available, but the emissions reduction is not already calcu- lated by a partner organization, the City will calculate this reduction during the periodic re- inventory process (see below). The State- wide Energy Efficiency Collaborative (SEEC) ClearPath California tool will be utilized to calculate this reduction. Periodic Re- inventory Conducting a periodic re- inventory and com- paring the results with past inventories will show how Santa Ana community emissions are changing overall, and whether they are on track to meet the adopted goals. A re- inventory for calendar year year 2017 will be completed in 2018. This will allow some time for CAP measures to begin taking effect, but also provide information ahead of the 2020 goal year. After that, a re- inventory will be completed every three to five years through support staff and consultant expertise. Free resources available through the SEEC, includ- ing training and the SEEC ClearPath California tool, will assist City staff in completing these inventories. As part of the re- inventory the City staff, sup- ported by consultant expertise, will explore looking at changes in residential and com- mercial energy use normalized for weather and other factors such as energy prices. Features in future versions of the SEEC ClearPath Cali- fornia tool may help with this analysis. Looking at indicators such as energy use per person or per square foot, or vehicle -miles per person will also help explain why emissions are changing. 75B -80