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8.A. - Page 77 <br /> Section 4: Evaluation of Environmental Impacts <br /> 1. California Cap- and -Trade Program Linked to Western Climate Initiative Partner Jurisdictions. <br /> Implement a broad -based California cap- and -trade program to provide a firm limit on emissions. Link the <br /> California cap— and -trade program with other Western Climate Initiative Partner programs to create a <br /> regional market system to achieve greater environmental and economic benefits for California. Ensure <br /> California's program meets all applicable AB 32 requirements for market -based mechanisms. These <br /> programs involve capping emissions from electricity generation, industrial facilities, and broad - scoped <br /> fuels. The project does not involve any such uses. <br /> 2. California Light -Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Standards. Implement adopted Pavley standards and <br /> planned second phase of the program. Align zero - emission vehicle, alternative and renewable fuel and <br /> vehicle technology programs with long -term climate change goals. This is not applicable, as this is a <br /> statewide measure establishing vehicle emissions standards. <br /> 3. Energy Efficiency. Maximize energy efficiency building and appliance standards, and pursue additional <br /> efficiency efforts including new technologies, and new policy and implementation mechanisms. Pursue <br /> comparable investment in energy efficiency from all retail providers of electricity in California (including <br /> both investor -owned and publicly owned utilities). The Housing Element promotes energy- efficient <br /> building design, as well as implementation of existing building and other codes regulating minimum <br /> energy, water, and waste efficiency consistent with 2011 CALGREEN requirements, and thus will be <br /> consistent with and not interfere with this program. <br /> 4. Renewables Portfolio Standards. Achieve 33 percent renewable energy mix statewide by 2020. This <br /> establishes the minimum statewide renewable energy mix and is not applicable at a City level or below <br /> for implementation. The proposed Housing Element will not interfere with the implementation of this <br /> program. <br /> 5. Low Carbon Fuel Standard. Develop and adopt the Low Carbon Fuel Standard. This is not applicable <br /> to a city as this establishes reduced carbon intensity of transportation fuels. <br /> 6. Regional Transportation - Related Greenhouse Gas Targets. Develop regional greenhouse gas <br /> emissions reduction targets for passenger vehicles. As is detailed below, the proposed Housing Element <br /> will not conflict with and will support the implementation of ABAG's PBA/SCS to achieve the required <br /> GHG reduction goals by 2020 and 2035 based on consistency with growth projections. The Redwood <br /> City General Plan includes policies to reduce vehicle miles traveled by encouraging mixed -use, infill, an <br /> improved jobs- housing balance, and alternative modes of transportation. <br /> 7. Vehicle Efficiency Measures. Implement light -duty vehicle efficiency measures. This is not applicable <br /> to a city, as this identifies measures such as minimum tire -fuel efficiency, lower friction oil, and reduction <br /> in air conditioning use. <br /> 8. Goods Movement. Implement adopted regulations for the use of shore power for ships at berth. Improve <br /> efficiency in goods movement activities. Identifies measures to improve goods movement efficiencies <br /> such as advanced combustion strategies, friction reduction, waste heat recovery, and electrification of <br /> accessories. The proposed Housing Element will not result in the development of uses that will involve <br /> the movement of goods and therefore will not interfere with eventual implementation. <br /> 9. Million Solar Roofs Program. Install 3,000 megawatts of solar - electric capacity under California's <br /> existing solar programs. Sets goal for use of solar systems throughout the state. The proposed Housing <br /> Element will not interfere with but instead will directly support installation of alternative energy sources <br /> through City policies and programs. <br /> 21 California Air Resources Board. California GHG Emissions — Forecast (2002- 2020). October 2010. <br /> 38 Redwood City Housing Element Initial Study <br />