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November 9, 2009 Section 3: Building Energy Use ^ Develop a revolving loan fund for home performance audits. A revolving loan fund is paid back by residents through energy savings realized from implementing energy efficiency upgrades in their homes. ^ Leverage existing residential utility rebate programs through education and outreach. PG&E offers various incentives for purchasing energy efficient appliances such as air conditioners, dishwashers, and washing machines. Information is available on PG&E's website, however many residents do not know that they can receive money back for qualifying purchases. The City can partner with PG&E to make their customers aware of these programs. Leverage the PG8~E low income energy efficiency (LIFE) program to expand the list of eligible households. Collaborate with grass roots organizations such as the CA Youth Energy Services (CYES). The California Youth Energy Services is a summer program which employs young people ages 15-22 years old to conduct in home energy audits and provide CFLs and other hardware to promote energy efficiency. ^ Initiate a "Turn off your electronics" campaign. Initiate an education program to inform residents about energy savings accrued from reducing phantom power, energy used by electronics while they are off or in standby mode. This can include doing simple things at home such as using power strips and turning off electronics when they are not in use. ^ Offer home performance classes by building staff. Leverage American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds to put on home performance classes educating city residents on simple cost-effective measures that can be taken to save energy in their home. Example measures may include weather stripping, proper maintenance of HVAC and water heater equipment in the home, added insulation or duct sealing. 3.2 Goal: Improve energy efficiency and reduce costs of energy upgrades for existing commercial and industrial properties The City is already implementing a number of initiatives and programs to promote energy efficiency in the commercial and industrial sectors. The City has initiated an Industrial Competitiveness Grant program targeting industrial businesses in the West San Leandro/MacArthur Redevelopment Project Area. The goal of the program is to promote energy efficiency improvements by offering funding for technical assistance and capital investment for business facilities and operations. There is $150,000 in the FY 2009-10 budget and this X ~ ~r+t~~ Page 18 W u ~ ~~~~~