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December 21, 2009 Table of Contents Table of Contents LETTER FROM THE MAYOR .................................................................................................... iii 1.Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 1 1.1The Role of Cities in Climate Change ......................................................................... 3 1.2San Leandro’s Climate Action Plan Process ............................................................... 4 1.3Climate Action Plan Report ......................................................................................... 5 2.Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Forecast ............................................................................. 7 2.1Inventory Sources and Data Collection Process ......................................................... 7 2.2San Leandro Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory ................................................... 8 2.2.1Building Energy Emissions .............................................................................. 9 2.2.2Transportation Emissions .............................................................................. 10 2.2.3Solid Waste Emissions .................................................................................. 11 2.2.4Municipal Operations ..................................................................................... 13 2.3Emissions Forecast and GHG Reduction Target ....................................................... 14 2.4Development of the Climate Action Plan ................................................................... 16 3.Building Energy Use ........................................................................................................... 17 3.1Goal: Improve energy efficiency and reduce costs of energy upgrades for existing residential properties .......................................................................................... 17 3.2Goal: Improve energy efficiency and reduce costs of energy upgrades for existing commercial and industrial properties .................................................................. 19 3.3Goal: Increase residential, commercial and industrial renewable energy use ........... 22 3.4Goal: Promote green building practices in both the new construction and remodel market ................................................................................................................ 23 4.Transportation and Land Use ............................................................................................. 27 4.1Goal: Encourage development which promotes walkable communities .................... 28 4.2Goal: Ensure that public transportation is safe, convenient and affordable and provides a viable alternative to driving ............................................................... 30 4.3Goal: Promote and accommodate alternative, environmentally friendly methods of transportation, such as walking and bicycling ..................................................... 32 4.4Goal: Enhance and expand car sharing and ridesharing programs .......................... 34 4.5Goal: Encourage the use of fuel efficient vehicles, low carbon fuels and more efficient traffic operations ................................................................................................ 35 4.6Goal: Increase and enhance urban green space ....................................................... 37 5.Waste Reduction and Recycling......................................................................................... 39 5.1Goal: Increase recycling and composting in the residential sector ........................... 40 Page i