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Mr. Griffin "'� June 13, 2006 <br /> PA-0600237(SA);Mike Smith Engineering, Inc.; 7087 E.Peltier Rd.,Acampo;(APN 005-260-41) Page 3 <br /> - Features to promote energy self-sufficiency (solar water-heating systems, photovoltaic cells, solar <br /> thermal electricity systems, small wind turbines, etc.) Rebate and incentive programs are offered for <br /> alternative energy equipment. See http://www.dsireusa.orq/, http://rredc.nrel.gov/, and <br /> http://www.energy.ca.gov/renewables/ <br /> - Install geothermal heat pump system(s) <br /> - Awnings or other shading mechanism for windows <br /> - Porch, patio and walkway overhangs <br /> - Utilize passive solar cooling and heating designs. (e.g. natural convection, thermal flywheels) <br /> See http://www.eere.energy.gov/RE/solar passive.html <br /> - Utilize daylighting (natural lighting) systems such as skylights, light shelves, interior transom windows <br /> etc. See http://www.advancedbuildings.org <br /> - Reducing the amount of single occupancy vehicle visitor traffic to and from the project (bicycle parking <br /> facilities for patrons and employees in a covered secure area, reducing parking spot supply, <br /> implementing parking charges) <br /> More information can be found at http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/GreenBuildinq/, http://www.lgc.org, <br /> http://www.sustainable.doe.gov/, and http://www.consumerenerqycenter.org/index.html <br /> • The applicant/tenant(s) should implement measures to reduce the amount of single occupancy vehicle <br /> employee traffic to and from the project area that further reduce air pollution in the valley. This could <br /> include such provisions as encouraging employees to rideshare or carpool to the project site through <br /> preferential parking spaces for employees who participate in carpooling or vanpooling, incorporating a <br /> compressed workweek schedule, guaranteed ride home, carpool matching programs, shower/changing <br /> facilities, providing free transit passes, providing an alternative-transit information center, and having a <br /> dedicated employee transportation coordinator. Check out the "Spare the Air" section of our website <br /> www.valleyair.org <br /> • Light Duty Cars and Trucks should be alternative fueled or hybrids. <br /> District staff is available to meet with you and/or the applicant to further discuss the regulatory requirements <br /> that are associated with this project. If you have any questions or require further information, please call me, <br /> Chris Kalashian at (559) 230-5818, or Mr. Dave Mitchell, Planning Manager, at (559) 230-5807, and provide <br /> the reference number at the top of this letter. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> M <br /> Chris J. lashOn <br /> Air Qualit SpS alist <br /> Central Region <br /> C: file <br />