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8.D. - Page 97 <br /> frequently represent win-win situations in which there is no downside to impleinentation Selecting these proj ects in the <br /> order of largest to smallest benefit ensLnes tl�at solid, predictable rettm�s can be realized locally. These projects low�r <br /> rec�ring expendittnes,save taxpay�r dollars,create local j obs,and benefit the commLmity environmentally. <br /> Given the results of the inventory, ICLEI mcorrunends tl�at Redw�od City focus on the following tasks in order to <br /> significantly reduce emissions from its governinent operations: <br /> • Comprehensive mLmicipal retrofit of e�dsting bLrilding� <br /> • Switch streetlights from incandescent buIbs to Light Emitting Diodes(LEDs) <br /> • Change procureinent policy to specify high fuel efficiency for each vehicle class <br /> • Increase office mcycling and composting,e.�paper,cardboarc�cans,toner cartridges <br /> Using these strategies as a basis for a more detailed overall erni�sions reductions strategy, or climate action plan, <br /> Redw�od City should be able to reduce its irnpact on global wanning.In the process,it may also be able to irnprove the <br /> quality of its services,reduce costs, stiinulate local economic development, and inspire local residents and businesses to <br /> redouble their own efforts to combat clirriate chang+e. <br /> Improving Emissions Estimates <br /> One of the benefits of a local governinent operations emissions inventory is tl�at local governinent staff can identify <br /> areas in their current data collection sy�tems where data collection can be improved. For example, a local governinent <br /> may not directly track fuel consLn�tion by each vehicle and instead will rely upon estimates based upon VN�I' or <br /> purchased fuel to calculate emissions. This affects the accLnacy of the emissions estimate and may have other <br /> irrtplications for governinent operations as a wizole. <br /> D�ing the inventory process, Redwvod City staff identified the following gaps in data tl�at, if resolved, w�uld allow <br /> Redw�od City to meet the mcommended methods outlined in LGO Protocol in future inventories. <br /> • A complete inventory of eqtripment that uses refrig+erants or fire suppression chemicals,including fleet <br /> vehicles,along with direct tracldng of eq�ripment and vehicle refrigerant recharging <br /> • A comprehensive inventory of fleet vehicles,stationary and mobile generators,and other mobile <br /> eqtripment,along with fuel consui�tion records <br /> • Direct tracldng of City-l�auled solid waste to suppleinent contract waste hauler inforn�ation <br /> I I ' � ii i 1 i i i i <br />