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Ms. Hayes — August 3, 2005 <br /> PA-0500467 Page 3 <br /> • As many energy conserving and emission reducing features as possible should be included in the <br /> project. Energy conservation measures include both energy conservation through design and <br /> operational energy conservation. Examples include (but are not limited to): <br /> - Increased energy efficiency (above California Title 24 Requirements) <br /> See httoalwww.energy ca._gov/title24/. <br /> - Energy efficient widows (double pane and/or Low-E) <br /> - Use Low and No-VOC coatings and paints. See South Coast's site for No-VOC Coatings at <br /> http://www.a-qmd..-Qov/business/brochures/zerovoc.html <br /> - High-albedo (reflecting) roofing material. See http://eetd.lbl.gov/coolroof/ <br /> - Cool Paving. "Heat islands" created by this and similar projects contribute to the reduced air <br /> quality in the valley by heating ozone precursors. <br /> See httl)://www.hare.e_du/harc/P,ro'ects/CoolHouston/ , http://eande.Ib1.gov_/heatisland/ <br /> - Radiant heat barrier. <br /> - Energy efficient lighting, appliances, heating and cooling systems. <br /> See http://www.energystar.gov/ <br /> - Install solar water-heating system(s) <br /> - Install photovoltaic cells <br /> - Install geothermal heat pump system(s) <br /> - Programmable thermostat(s) for all heating and cooling systems <br /> - Awnings or other shading mechanism for windows <br /> - Porch, patio and walkway overhangs <br /> - Ceiling fans, whole house fans <br /> Utilize passive solar cooling and heating designs. (e.g_ natural convection, thermal flywheels) <br /> See http://www.eere.ener-gy.gov/RE/solar passive.html <br /> - Utilize daylighting (natural lighting) systems such as skylights, light shelves, interior transom <br /> windows etc. See http://www.adyancedbuildings.org <br /> Electrical outlets around the exterior of the unit(s) to encourage use of electric landscape <br /> maintenance equipment <br /> - Pre-wire the unit(s) with high speed modem connections/DSL and extra phone lines <br /> Natural gas fireplaces (instead of wood-burning fireplaces or heaters) <br /> - Natural gas lines (if available to this area) and electrical outlets in backyard or patio areas to <br /> encourage the use of gas and/or electric barbecues <br /> - Low or non-polluting incentives items should be provided with each residential unit (such <br /> items could include electric lawn mowers, reel mowers, leaf vacuums, gas or electric <br /> barbecues, etc.) <br /> - Exits to adjoining streets should be designed to reduce time to re-enter traffic from the project <br /> site <br /> More information can be found at: http://www.lgc.org, http://www,sustainable.doe.gov/, <br /> htt ://www.cons umerenerqVcenter.org/index,htm 1, htt ://www.ciwmb.ca. ov/GreenBuildin / <br /> The project should include as many clean alternative energy features as possible to promote energy <br /> self-sufficiency. Examples include (but are not limited to): photovoltaic cells, solar thermal electricity <br /> systems, small wind turbines, etc. Rebate and incentive programs are offered for alternative energy <br /> equipment. More information can found at- <br /> hLtp.://www.dsireusa.org/, http://rredc.nrel.govl, http://www.energy.ca.govlrenewables/ <br />