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Climate Action Plan 2 December 21, 2009 providers) to develop a set of policies that would be combined with incentives and tied to a specific action, including but not limited to point of sale. Remove: Adopt a Residential Energy Conservation Ordinance (RECO). A requirement for owners to install energy efficiency upgrades prior to selling their homes/apartments, transferring title of their property or when undertaking significant remodeling projects. Some of the requirements of the ordinance include installation of compact fluorescent light bulbs, weather stripping, low-flow showerheads, etc. PG&E offers rebates to help homeowners pay for many of these upgrades including providing $0.15 per square foot of insulation installed, discounted compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs and up to $400 for testing and sealing duct systems. Many water-saving devices are available for free from EBMUD including water conserving showerheads, kitchen and bathroom faucet aerators and toilet low flush bags. Replace with: Establish a standard for energy improvements in existing residential properties. In collaboration with local realtors, energy service providers and other community stakeholders, develop and phase in a local energy standard for existing residential buildings that is designed to facilitate deep cost-effective reductions in energy use. Compliance with energy standards maybe required to take advantage of certain incentives and financing, and at certain major events such as major renovations, paint of sale and condo conversions. Remove: ^ Adopt a Commercial Energy Conservation Ordinance (CECO). Require commercial property owners to complete certain energy conservation measures in their buildings upon transferring ownership or when additions or renovations of a certain threshold are initiated. Funding for some improvements is available through PG8~E's rebate program, which offers business customers rebates on hundreds of products including refrigeration units, lighting fixtures, heating systems, food service appliances, boilers and water heaters, and insulation. Replace with: ^ Establish a standard for energy improvements in existing commercial and industrial properties. In collaboration with local realtors, businesses, energy service providers and other community stakeholders, develop and phase in a local energy standard for existing non-residential buildings that is designed to facilitate deep cost-effective reductions in energy use. Compliance with energy standards maybe required to take advantage of certain incentives and financing, and at certain major events such as major renovations, point of sale and/or new leases. The standard may include thresholds for eligibility to minimize adverse economic impacts.