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November 9, 2009 Section 7: Implementation 7.4.1 Near-term Implementation The actions below are recommended for high priority in implementation. Most of the measures were included in the cost-benefit analysis. However, a few actions were included as notable "low-hanging fruit" due to low effort and obvious opportunities to leverage existing efforts and programs at least cost to the San Leandro community. Building Energy Use The below actions are recommended for near-term prioritization. These activities span measures that generally have a high ratio of greenhouse gas emissions reductions with lower costs. For example, based on San Leandro's very successful do-it-yourself (DIY) seismic retrofit class for homeowners, the City developing home performance classes to educate City residents on simple, cost-effective measures that can be taken to save energy in their home. Example measures may include weather stripping, added insulation, and proper maintenance of HVAC and water heater equipment in the home. In order to support homeowners to implement recommended measures, a revolving loan fund is included in the near-term activities to provide financial support. In order to successfully implement new financing programs, the City is recommended to develop a marketing plan, which may include actions such as certifying installers and providing factsheets on different technology options. Other education and outreach efforts are also recommended, including links to the PG&E energy efficiency programs website from the City website, and providing incentive information at the plan check desk. There are significant no-cost and low-cost activities that the City should implement by more aggressively leveraging existing resources being provided by PG&E and the State of California. Summary of near-term priority actions related to building energy use: ^ Offer home performance classes by building staff ^ Develop a revolving loan fund for home performance audits and improvements ^ Require "beyond compliance" for new commercial and industrial construction (e.g. by 10%) ^ Encourage green building operations, e.g. LEED Existing Buildings Operations and Maintenance and StopWaste.Org's Small Commercial Checklist ~ ,~ 4~N ~~~ Page 58 u` m ,~`°~ ~~ /