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Mountain House Specific Plan III <br /> ........................................................................................................................................................................... <br /> CHAPTER EIGHT: ENERGY AND <br /> TELECOMMUNICATIONS <br /> 8.1 Introduction <br /> This chapter summarizes energy and communications requirements for Specific Plan 111. Also included <br /> are implementation measures related to energy efficiency and use of alternative energy sources. The <br /> following provisions assume that other entities will provide most services. Some services may be directly <br /> owned and administered by the community. These provisions are intended to allow the installation of <br /> current technology with resulting savings in energy,pollution, traffic and other impacts. The Master Plan <br /> 6' also has a conservation goal through community design to achieve 25 percent energy savings on use of <br /> electricity and natural gas. <br /> Chapters Five and Six address public health issues associated with electric and magnetic fields,fuel lines <br /> and pipelines. Setbacks and other development standards for these issues are provided in Chapter Three: <br /> Land Use(see Section 3.3: Development Standards). <br /> The installation costs associated with electricity distribution are paid by the Modesto Irrigation District <br /> (MID),the electricity provider for Mountain House,and recouped through electricity rates. Installation of <br /> ` the gas system is paid by PG&E and recovered through gas rates. Installation of the telecommunications <br /> network is paid by the Southwestern Bell Corporation(SBC)and ultimately is charged to end users <br /> �- through user fees. Installation of the cable network will be paid by the cable company and is charged to <br /> end users through subscription fees. <br /> 8.2 Electricity <br /> ` 8.2.1 Master Plan Summary <br /> The Master Plan establishes a"backbone"or"grid"electrical power distribution system designed in <br /> ` coordination with street construction.The intent is to provide a reliable electrical power system while <br /> minimizing risks to public health and risks of damage to utilities and properties adjacent to utility <br /> easements. It is assumed that: <br /> The existing Mountain House Substation on Kelso Road in Alameda County will be expanded to meet all <br /> ` future power needs within the MHCSD. This will be accomplished by adding substation transformers to <br /> keep pace with development. Underground distribution feeders will be installed in conjunction with the <br /> construction of roadways and development of neighborhoods. <br /> Draft 03/14/05 8-1 <br /> ........................................................................................................................................................................... <br />