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Ms. Mueller July 21,2004 PA-0400364 Page 3 - Porch/Patio 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. 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 - Pre-wire the unit(s)with high speed modem connections/DSL and extra phone lines - 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 re-enter traffic from the project site More information can be found at: http://www.lgc.org, http://www.sustainable.doe.gov/, http://www.consumerenerqvicenter.orq/index.html http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/GreenBuildin-g • 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/, http://www.energy.ca.gov/renewables/ • Construction activity mitigation measures include: - Require construction equipment used at the site to be equipped with catalysts/particulate traps to reduce particulate and NOx emissions. These catalysts/traps require the use of ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel (15 ppm). Currently, California Air Resources Board (ARB) has verified a limited number of these devices for installation in several diesel engine families to reduce particulate emissions. At the time bids are made, have the contractors show that the construction equipment used is equipped with particulate filters and/or catalysts or prove why it is infeasible. - Use alternative fuel construction equipment. - Replace fossil-fueled equipment with electrically driven equivalents (provided they are not run via portable generator set). - Install wind breaks on windward sides of construction areas. - Curtail construction during periods of high ambient pollutant concentrations. This may include ceasing construction activity during peak-hour vehicular traffic on adjacent roadways, and "Spare the Air Days"declared by the District. - Require that all diesel engines be shut off when not in use on the premises to reduce emissions from idling. District staff is available to meet with you and/or the applicant to further discuss the regulatory requirements that are associated with this project. If you have any questions or require further information, please call Mr. John Cadrett in the District's North Office at (209) 557-6475 or Mr. Hector Guerra, Senior Air Quality Planner at (559) 230-5800. Sincerely, John Cad V Air Quality Planner North Region Enclosure C: File