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Energy Policy Resources
Energy Policy Resources Sierra Nevada Energy Watch will assist local jurisdictions in creating energy elements for General Plans, or to create complete energy policies for an Energy Plan. In addition, below you will find a list of resources, guides and sample language for energy elements.
Reports and Model Language for Energy Elements
California Air Pollution Control Officers Association (CAPCOA)- Model Policies for Greenhouse Gases in General Plans
See page 57 for a description of opportunities for reducing GHG emissions using an energy element of a general plan. See Chapter 6 for model policies to reduce GHG emissions, including sample language for an energy efficiency element on pages 90-93.
California Energy Commission (CEC)- Energy Aware Planning Guide [6.1MB, please allow time to download]
A guide to creating an energy plan, with a focus on the areas of Land Use and Transportation, Building, Water Use and Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling.
Redwood Coast Energy Authority- Sample Energy Element Goals and Strategies
An index of goals and strategies, drawing from energy elements and plans from over 40 Jurisdictions in California. Prepared for the Redwood Coast Energy Authority, for consideration in developing the Humbolt County 2025 General Plan-Energy Element.
Local Government Commission and Energy Solutions- General Plan Policy Options for Energy Efficiency in New and Existing Development
A report prepared for PG&E’s Local Government Energy Efficiency Program including suggested policies for energy efficiency and sample language.
Sample Energy Elements in General Plans
City of Davis, CA
The Energy Element of Davis’ General Plan
County of Marin, CA [6.6MB, please allow time to download]
See page 3-75 for the Energy and Green Building Element
City of San Bernardino, CA [30MB, please allow time to download]
See Chapter 13 for the Energy and Water Conservation Element |
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