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8.D. - Page 68 <br /> Executive u m ma <br /> The Purpose of Conducting an Inventory <br /> E ach day,local governinents operate bLrildings,vehicle fleets, street lights,traffic signals,water sy�terns, and wastewater <br /> plants; local governinent ernploy�es consume resoLnces commuking to w�rk and generate solid waste which is sent for <br /> disposal. All of these activities dimctly or indimctly cause the release of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into <br /> the atmosphere. This report presents the finding� and methodology of a local governinent operations (LGO) <br /> greenhouse gas emissions inventory for the City of Redw�od City. The inventory meas�nes the greenhouse gas <br /> emissions resulting specifically from Redw�od Cit�s governinent operations, arrang+ed by sector to facilitate detailed <br /> analy�is of ei�ni�sions soLnces. The inventory addresses where and wizat quantity of emissions are generated through <br /> various local governinent activities. Through analy�is of a local governinent's eini�sions profile, the City of Redwvod <br /> City can tailor strategies to achieve the most effective greenhouse gas emission reductions. <br /> Strategies by wizich local governinents can significantly reduce err�issions from their operations include increasing energy <br /> efficiency in facilities and vehicle fleets, utilizing renewable energy sources, reducing waste, and supporting alternative <br /> modes of transportation for ernplo�es. The benefits of these actions include low�r energy bills, improved air quality, <br /> and more efficient governinent operations, in addition to the mitigation of local and global climate chang+e iinpacts. By <br /> striving to save taxpay�r money through efficient governinent operations, Redw�od City is w�rldng to irnprove <br /> governinent services in a smart and targeted way that will benefit all of the Cit�s residents. <br /> Redw�od City recognizes t1�at climate chang+e resulting from the greenhouse gas emissions of hui�n activities is a <br /> reality. Global average sLnface tei�erattnes are rising due to intensification of activities that release carbon dioxide and <br /> other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Potential irnpacts of climate chang+e include rising sea levels, more severe <br /> and frequent storn�s, increased flooding, greater rates of coastal erosion, loss of critical l�abitat and ecosy�terr�, more <br /> severe heat waves, increased pmcipitation, extended drought conditions, larger wildfires, shortages in water supply, <br /> formation of groLmd level ozone,and heightened exposLne to vector born diseases. <br /> By conducting this inventory,Redwvod City is acting now to limit future impacts t1�at threaten the lives and property of <br /> the Cit�s residents and businesses, make governinent operations more efficient, and improve the level of service it <br /> offers to the residents of Redwvod City. <br /> I I ' � ii i 1 i i i i � <br />