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7A <br /> Page 36 <br /> DRAFT-Will be upda#ed and provided in color for March 22�Cauncil meeting <br /> Offer Residential Energy E�crency F'rcxgra»rs � <br /> !::<� Morgan Hi�f residents can join a <br /> Green@Mome is art important first step toward improved ; Carbon Diet Club for 3�days where <br /> energy efficiency. For homeowners to reach deep � pa�i�ipants Iearn how to reduce <br /> reductions in their COZ emissions it wilf require further ; household greenhouse gas <br /> habit changes and in many cases home energy retrofits ; emissions.Participants receive <br /> and installation of water conservation measures in their : numerous toals, such as a workbook <br /> landscaping. �; to track progress,reusable shopping <br /> ` bags,shower timers,a free home <br /> Mobrfize Neighbarhood Teams ; energy analysis and much rmore. <br /> Building ofF Redwood�ty`s very successful Neighborhood ' Clubs meet face-to-face three times <br /> Liaison program and participation in the Green@Home during the participatian month to <br /> � discuss action items and to heip <br /> program,the City will organize neighborhoad Eco Teams, eack�team member reach their <br /> Neighborhood Eco Teams will be comprised of 5-8 ; reduction targe#s. <br /> households.Armed with a tool kit of home energy saving <br /> devices,Eco Teams,will gather a m[nimum of three times ; <br /> in the course of a given timeframe to motivate each other ; <br /> to make deep habit changes that result in significant � <br /> household energy reduction.They will also be tasked with <br /> identifying and carrying out neighbarhood based energy education events and acctivities to <br /> further educational efforts at the grassraots level. <br /> Make Refer�rats to Comr»erclal BuiJdi»g Perfarmance Campanies <br /> Redwood City will work to provide non-biased referral information ta commercial building <br /> performance and energy retrofit campanies for residents. Building performance companies <br /> provide a range of diagnostic and builcfing cor�tract services designed to significantly reduce <br /> energy consumption and improve indaor air quality.Services can include sealing a building's <br /> envelap,impraving Ensu(ation,optimizing heating and caofing systems,and installing renewabfe <br /> energy systems.Going beyand builtfing performance,households will also be encouraged to <br /> consider energy and water conservation savEngs in their 6andscaping. <br /> t?erttrystify Solar attd R�newable E'nergy Sysferrrs <br /> Before installing a photovoltaic or renewable energy system,it is recommended that praperty <br /> owners first optimize their home's energy efficiency. Redwood City will offer workshops for <br /> homeowners to help them better understand the importance af optimization,types of <br /> renewable energy systems available on the market,what to consider when selecting a system, <br /> what to look far in an ir�staller,ar�d available financing and incentives for installation. <br /> Promote th�use of Renewab/e Energry Systems <br /> The energy efficiency measures outlined above are critical in Redwoad City's efforts to meet its <br /> greenhause gas reduct�on goafs.It is also impartant that Redwood Cifiy residents take action to <br /> green the energy we consume through increased utilizatfon of renewable energy sources. <br /> .. „ <br /> Redwood City's well-known sunny climate makes it a particularly good location for use af solar <br /> energy. <br />