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04/22/2013 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY °°�� , ,,�-�� ��.� � � = �� .~�° � Climate change is a global problem and only through �� ' �"` � �, . local solutions designed to meet the needs of our � � °� '�`�� -n � �` "� � • � , , ° community can we mitigate and adapt to its impacts and �� ry�� ,� �° � �� ° �-- � , _ .�..� � protect the environment. While the challenge of climate '� � � � � � �� "�� "��° �' � � � � .. �_ � .� change is unprecedented, local-level solutions can �� :� � � � ��,„- �� reduce emissions, increase efficiency, promote �"`� �� ° ��`" ` _ � x �°�� `�° .; a�N �` " �F�,."SU�` n �h .... ' m^.:"aW>^�c i.' . economic development, and improve quality of life for residents. Together, we can conserve our scarce resources, thereby saving our families and companies money, increasing the resilience of our economy and emergence of new markets that prioritize green technologies. The City of Redwood City has taken a significant step toward a more sustainable future with this Climate Action Plan. The Plan has identified a variety of areas and opportunities to reduce GHG emissions within the community and City operations that, along with statewide efforts, can achieve a reductions of 15 percent below 2005 levels by 2020. From the baseline year of 2005 to the target year of 2020, this Plan recommends that the City: • Achieve a 15% energy use reduction compared with Title 24 in residential and commercial new construction with adopted and updated Green Building Codes • Achieve a 15% energy use reduction in existing residential buildings and commercial facilities by targeting a 20% participation rate in residential and commercial energy audit, rebate and incentive, and upgrade programs • Achieve a 5% energy use reduction in commercial facilities participating in the upcoming Green Business Program with an overall 20% participation rate • Achieve a 15% energy use reduction in targeted municipal facilities by performing energy audits and upgrades on half the existing square footage • Replace half the existing unmetered streetlights with more energy efficient LED lighting and document the energy and cost savings • Install over 900kW of solar power generation capacity for municipal facilities • Achieve a 22% reduction in water consumption through water-efficient appliances and fixtures rebates, adopted water ordinances, and the ongoing Recycled Water Project 2 RESO.#15258 MUFF#205