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WORKING DRAFT FOR HCD REVIEW <br /> <br /> <br />EVALUATION OF 2010 ELEMENT 2-28 SAN LEANDRO HOUSING ELEMENT <br />Table 2-5: Progress on Implementing Actions for Goal 57 (Green Neighborhoods) <br /> <br />Action Summary Progress <br />57.01- <br />A <br />Encourage the participation of local residents in <br />programs designed to reduce household energy <br />costs, particularly home weatherization <br />programs and utility tax exemptions or <br />discounts geared toward lower -income <br />households. Coordinate with PG&E to inform <br />lower-income households about potential ways <br />to reduce home energy costs. <br />ADVANCE. The program continues to be relevant <br />and is implemented on a continuous basis by the <br />Planning Division and the Building Division. The City <br />is implementing Energy Upgrade California and <br />promoting the Home Energy Analyzer (a free on-line <br />tool using Smart Meter data). It is also working with <br />StopWaste.org and the Bay Area Energy Network to <br />promote East Bay Energy Watch efficiency programs. <br />57.01- <br />B <br />Participate in County and regional initiatives to <br />create a renewable energy/ energy efficiency <br />assessment district or to establish other <br />alternative energy financing mechanisms. Such <br />initiatives enable homeowners to install <br />photovoltaic panels and undertake energy <br />efficiency improvements, with the cost repaid <br />through annual property taxes at a low interest <br />rate, or through agreements with utilities. <br />ADVANCE/REVISE. This action describes the <br />Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing <br />program, which has been formally supported by the <br />City Council. However, funding for the program is <br />stalled at the federal level. PG&E and solar companies <br />provide incentives and financing options for solar <br />installations. <br />57.02- <br />A <br />Continue to require use of the Green Point <br />Rated or LEED checklists to evaluate new <br />residential construction projects larger than 500 <br />square feet and commercial projects valued at or <br />above $100,000. Continue requiring “green” or <br />LEED-equivalent construction on projects <br />receiving City funds of $3 million or more. <br />ADVANCE. This requirement has been in effect since <br />2009 and should be continued. <br />57.02- <br />B <br />Maintain a dialogue with builders, developers, <br />contractors, and property owners on the <br />relationship between green building <br />requirements and housing costs. <br />ADVANCE. This could potentially be merged with <br />57.02-C, as the two topic areas overlap. Any changes <br />to the Building Code which go beyond those mandated <br />by State law would be vetted with builders, <br />developers, and contractors. <br />57.02- <br />C <br />Explore changes to the San Leandro Building <br />Code as needed to encourage green construction <br />and enable features such as gray water <br />recycling. The City will monitor code change <br />proposals at the State level and amend its <br />ordinances accordingly. <br />ADVANCE. The City has amended its codes as <br />required by State law. CalGreen requirements became <br />effective on Jan 1, 2014. Amendments at the state level <br />have incorporated greener development principles, <br />including allowances for gray water recycling and <br />increased energy efficiency. <br />57.02- <br />D <br />Consider incentives for certain types of green <br />building improvements such as solar panel <br />installation, energy efficiency upgrades and <br />green remodeling. The fiscal impacts of <br />incentives should be considered prior to their <br />enactment. <br />ADVANCE. The City has not had the fiscal resources <br />to provide monetary or tax/fee-based incentives, but it <br />continues to promote LEED and Green Point <br />construction through the checklists and public <br />education. <br />