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i , Ms. Mueller July 21, 2004 PA-0400351 Page 3 - Install photovoltaic cells - Install geothermal heat pump system(s) - Programmable thermostat(s)for.all heating and cooling systems - Awnings or other shading mechanism for windows - Porch,patio'and walkway overhangs - Ceiling fans,whole house fans - Orient the unit(s)to maximize passive solar cooling and heating when practicable - Utilize passive solar cooling and heating designs. (e.g. naturaI convection,thermal flywheels) See http://www.cere.energy.gov/RE/solar passive.hftnl - Utilize daylighting (natural lighting) systems such as skylights, light shelves, interior transom windows etc. See hn-//www.advancedbuildinizs.org - Electrical outlets around the exterior of the unit(s) to encourage use of electric landscape maintenance equipment - Bicycle parking facilities for patrons and employees in a covered secure area. Bicycle parking should provide at least-one space for every 20 vehicle spaces. •Employee shower and locker areas for bicycle and pedestrian commuters - On-site employee cafeterias or eating areas - Low or non-polluting landscape maintenance equipment (e.g. electric lawn mowers, reel mowers, leaf vacuums,electric trimmers and edgers, etc.) - Pre-wire the unit(s)with high speed modem connections/DSL and extra phone lines '4 - Natural gas fireplaces(instead of wood-burning fireplaces or heaters) - Natural gas lines(if available to this area)and electrical outlets in.backyard or patio areas to encourage the use of gas and/or electric barbecues - Low or non-polluting incentives items should be provided with each residential unit(such items could include electric lawn mowers,reel mowers, leaf vacuums,gas or electric barbecues,etc.) - Exits to adjoining streets should be designed to reduce time to rc-enter traffic from the project site More information can be found at: http://www.lgc.org,http://Www.sustainable.doe.gov/, http://www.consumerenergycenter.arglindex.html h ://www.ciwn-ib.ca. ov/GreenBuildin / • Project design should use models put forward by the Local Government Commission (LGC) in the "Smart Growth Guidebook," such as; street block patterns that form an interconnected grid, short block faces,numerous alleys and narrow streets. The LGC website hqp://www.lgc.or contains valuable information and resources on subjects from street design to energy efficiency. • The applicant/tenant(s) should implement measures to reduce the amount of vehicle traffic to and from the project area that further reduce air pollution in the valley. This could include such provisions as encouraging employees to rideshare or carpool to the project site,preferential parking spaces for employees who participate in carpooling or vanpooling, incorporating a compressed workweek schedule, or incentives for employees who use-alternative transportation. Check:cut the"Spare the Air"section of bur website wvw.valle,ai�g Or The applicant should implement measures to reduce the amount of vehicle traffic to and from the project area that further reduce air pollution in the valley. This could include providing an information center for residents to coordinate carpooling. Check out the"Spare the Air"section of our website www.valle air.or • The project should include as many clean alternative energy features as possible to promote energy self- sufficiency. Examples include (but are not limited to): photovoltaic cells, solar thermal electricity systems, small wind turbines, etc. Rebate and incentive programs are offered for alternative energy equipment. More information can found at- http://www.dsireusa.orW, hyp:l/rredc.nrel.jzov/, http://www.energy.ca.gov/renewables/ • The applicant/tenant(s) should require that all diesel engines be shut off when not in use on the premises to reduce emissions from idling. The applicant should install equipment that provides amenities that would otherwise be powered by idling engines. An example of such technology, includes IdleAire. See http://www.idleaire.com/. • The applicant should use low-NOx diesel. The California Air Resources Board (CARE) has certified specific biodiesels for NOx reduction. Only biodiesels that have been certified by CARB should be