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. EXECU1 !VE SU~A~AP,R'f S!-\N j\!\ArE() C()UNTY ENERGY STRATEGY 2012 TRANSMISSION AN D GEN ERATION: 6.38 Page 9 Additional trallSlnission and generation infrastructure will ilnpact cities and th.e county physically and ellVironlnelltally. Keeping in mind that power lines to San Francisco run through San Mateo CQunty, if both counties continue to use more energy every year as expected, the state may require PG&E to develop new power sources and to odd new transmission lines through Son Mateo County. Some portion of the increased demand may be offset by alternative energy systems such as solar and wind, but the remainder willli.kely come from notural gas power ..... .............~. . plants causing potential environmental impact. Meeting peak demands .generally requires the use of Peaking Power Plants, which generate higher emissions. The demalld for water is increasillg. The demand for water is increasing. The communities in Son Mateo County support the efficient use of water to meet its current and future water needs. At the same time, these communities are highly dependent upon a single water supply, the Hetch Hetchy regional water system. The system is vulnerable to shortages due to drought and changing weather patterns. A countywide effort is required, os with energy, to ensure a safe, reliable and affordable water i . supply. WATER: .. .'. .....: ....:..;Es~:2r~l0~~f~k~R, .;..... SAVES A LOT OF ENERGY. . .... . .. ..... ... .. .AN~?m8~L? 8 ..... .... ..MeqA,Vo/~l1"~e~..<.. .ENERC:;Y'~'~Rf(;XJIRE ; ....AfllR()>OMAJEl.YPNE .. .. . . .$MALLN,EYfPO\fy'ER. .. .... ..P~~T.EVERY .~~v~ Y~A~S.:.. Water and energy use are closely related. A significant amount of energy is used in the county to pump, heat and treat water. Using less water, especially hot water, saves a lot of energy. This and other factors, especially the potential of drought conditions, favor water conservation. ECONOMIC IMPACTS: The costs of energy and water are rising. The rising cost of energy and water to residential, commercial and industrial consumers and their resulting economic implications cannot be ignored. Energy and water costs continue to increase os the need for greater infrastructure and demand increases. On the other hand, conservation and efficiency con reduce demond, and save current and future economic, social and environmental costs while providing opportunities for other conservation investment. -4-