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intentionally modify the drainage system when they landscape their properties or construct other improvements. If an alternative method of drainage was used, either an community pond or terminal drainage to Mormon Slough, neither of these possible problems could arise as a public entity would maintain the drainage facilities, alleviating these possible problems. In Spring and Fall, shallow ponds might re- tain water long enough during warm weather too cause mosquito harborage. Connection to terminal drainage would avoid this possible problem. B. Energy Consumption: Construction of the subdivision will consume energy in the form of fuel for engine operation and electricity for tool operation. This im- pact will be relatively small compared to the energy used to operate the subdivision over its entire existence. This energy will consist of electricity and natural gas for space heating/cooling or to operate appliances and gasoline for automobile use. The amount of energy required to maintain a comfortable temperature within the dwelling accounts for the bulk of the energy use in the dwelling. The design construction and orientation of the structure can greatly affect the amount of energy used for this purpose. Employment of these measures would mitigate the impact of energy consumption by reducing it to an insignificant level. For maximum energy conservation, houses should be heavily insulated, should be provided with south oriented windows shaded from the summer sun and should be well sealed at all windows and doors etc. If in addition to these mea- sures solar heating and cooling were provided, little if any supplemental energy would be necessary for heating and cooling. At present, San Joaquin County has no ordinances or policies requiring energy conservation beyond the State regulations requiring insulation. -15-