3.0 Responses to Comments
such as SCAQMD regulations, that are in effect at the time building permits are approved.” As will be evident from the list below most of the suggested items are already included in the Project. The list below includes each of the suggested mitigations followed by a response in italics that describes the requirement described in the Project: Energy Efficiency Use light-colored roofing materials to deflect heat from buildings. Included as a requirement in the Resource Conservation Section of the Plan. Incorporate green building practices and design elements. All projects are subject to the new Cal Green Code and additional requirements are set forth in the Resource Conservation Section of the Plan. Meet recognized green building and energy efficiency benchmarks All projects are subject to the new Cal Green Code and Title 24 and additional requirements are set forth in the Resource Conservation Section of the Plan. Install energy efficient lighting, heating and cooling systems, appliances, equipment, and control systems. All projects are subject to the new Cal Green Code and Title 24 and additional requirements are set forth in the Resource Conservation Section of the Plan. Use passive solar design. All projects are subject to the new Cal Green Code and Title 24 and additional requirements are set forth in the Resource Conservation Section of the Plan. Use light colored “cool” roofs and cool pavements. Included as a requirement in the Resource Conservation Section of the Plan. Install efficient lighting for traffic, street, and other outdoor lighting. The City has efficient lighting standards that it already employs and the Plan includes exterior lighting requirements in the Urban Design Regulations Section of the Plan. Reduce unnecessary outdoor lighting See Urban Design Regulations Section of the Plan. Use automatic covers, efficient pumps and motors. Included in Resource Conservation Section of the Plan. Provide education on energy efficiency to residents, customers and/or tenants. An on-going effort and responsibility of DWP. Renewable Energy and Energy Storage Meet “reach” goals for building energy efficiency and renewable energy use Cornfield Arroyo Seco Specific Plan FEIR
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