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Green Update 4 October 6, 2008 WPCP Methane Digester • The WPCP and the Engineering department are working with Siemens, an energy consultant, to install co-generation equipment at the WPCP. This equipment will use excess gas emitted from the digester to generate electricity to run three cogeneration units. These engine-driven generators will produce both electricity to operate the plant and the heat to run the plant's anaerobic digester, which are heated to 98 degrees. • This system, scheduled to be installed by Apri12009, will reduce energy usage by 68% at the WPCP. The impact of the project on municipal greenhouse gas emissions is substantial, a 9.7% reduction in City emissions. Bay-Friendly Landscaping • Bay Friendly Landscaping (BFL) measures have been encouraged for use in San Leandro by City Council resolution since February 2006. An ordinance requiring these water- efficient landscape practices for municipal buildings will be brought to City Council for action in May 2009. GREEN BUILDING • A Green Building kiosk was installed at City Hall`s permit counter in May 2007 to provide extensive information and demonstrate resources on Green Building features and products as well as guidance for recycling of building debris. • In October 2007, the City hosted a Green Building forum and exposition, for residents and employees to learn about resource-efficient building design, solar energy providers, sustainable building materials, and green financing. • Planning staff is developing another information session for local builders and homeowners at the SL Main Library. The date is not yet set but is planned for December 2008. • In May 2008, San Leandro co-hosted a developer's forum for residential green building programs and policies in the south Alameda County area. The forum was held at Ohlone College in Newark. • The City continues to wank with other south Alameda County cities in a coalition to develop consistent policies. In spring 2009, this coalition will be putting on another developer's forum which will focus on green building practices for commercial buildings. • The City Council adopted an ordinance in May 2008 which requires a Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) Silver certification from the US Green Building Council for municipal construction costing over $3 million. • The proposed San Leandro Senior Center is designed to achieve a LEED Silver certification. • Building and Planning staff are working to put together an ordinance for private projects in 2009 to address Green Building standards, which would include requirements for both commercial and residential development. Staff is awaiting the final disposition of State Assembly bills that may have an impact on the process of adopting mandatory policies by local jurisdictions. In the meanwhile, as of January 2009, all applicable building permit