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Mr. Swanson December 19, 2005 PA-0500744(SA) Page 3 - Energy efficient lighting, appliances, heating and cooling systems. See http://www.energystar.goy/ - Install solar water-heating system(s) - Install photovoltaic cells - Programmable thermostat(s)for all heating and cooling systems - Awnings or other shading mechanism for windows - Patio and walkway overhangs - Ceiling fans - Utilize passive solar cooling and heating designs. (e.g. natural convection, thermal flywheels) See http://www.eere.eneray.gov/RE/solar passive.html - Utilize daylighting (natural lighting) systems such as skylights, light shelves, interior transom windows etc. See http://www.advancedbuildings.org - Electrical outlets around the exterior of the unit(s) to encourage use of electric landscape maintenance equipment - On-site employee eating areas - Low or non-polluting landscape maintenance equipment (e.g. electric lawn mowers, reel mowers, leaf vacuums, electric trimmers and edgers, etc.) - Exits to adjoining streets should be designed to reduce time to re-enter traffic from the project site More information can be found at: hftp://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Green Building/, hftp://www.lgc.oM, http://www.sustainable.doe.govl, http://www.consumerenerqvicenter.orq/index.html • 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.org/, http://rredc.nrel.gov/, hftp://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. • Light Duty Cars and Trucks should be alternative fueled or hybrids. • Construction activity mitigation measures include: - Install sandbags or other erosion control measures to prevent silt runoff to public roadways from sites with a slope greater than one percent - Limit area subject to excavation, grading, and other construction activity at any one time - Limit the hours of operation of heavy duty equipment and/or the amount of equipment in use - Replace fossil-fueled equipment with electrically driven equivalents (provided they are not run via a portable generator set) - Apply idling time limits or require that all diesel engines be shut off when not in use on the premises to reduce emissions from idling. - Curtail construction during periods of high ambient pollutant concentrations; this may include ceasing of construction activity during the peak-hour of vehicular traffic on adjacent roadways, and"Spare the Air Days" declared by the District. - Implement activity management(e.g. rescheduling activities to reduce short-term impacts) - During the smog season (May through October), lengthen the construction period to minimize the number of vehicles and equipment operating at the same time. - Off road trucks should be equipped with on-road engines when possible. - Minimize obstruction of traffic on adjacent roadways. • The applicant should use diesel equipment fueled by alternative diesel fuel blends or Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD). The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has verified specific alternative diesel fuel blends for NOx and PM emission reduction. Only fuels that have been certified by CARB should be used. Information on biodiesel can be found on CARB's website at http://www.arb.ca.gov/fuels/diesel/altdiesel/altdiesel.htm and the EPA's website at http://www.epa.gov/oms/models/biodsi.htm. The applicant should also use CARB certified alternative