The County, as a signatory to a legal entity created under a Joint Powers Authority with neighboring communities, shall continue to serve as an active member of the Clean Power Alliance or similar organization providing local customer access to electricity generated from low carbon renewable energy sources in excess of State requirements.
Climate Action Plan
COS-8.5 Decarbonize Communitywide Electricity Supplies
The County shall work with utility providers to offer residents options to purchase and use renewable energy resources.
COS-8.6 Zero Net Energy and Zero Net Carbon Buildings
The County shall support the transition to zero net energy and zero net carbon buildings, including electrification of new buildings.
COS-8.7 Sustainable Building Practices
The County shall promote sustainable building practices that incorporate a “whole systems” approach for design and construction that consumes less energy, water, and other non-renewable resources, such as by facilitating passive ventilation and effective use of daylight.
COS-8.8 Renewable Energy Features in Discretionary Development
The County shall encourage the integration of features that support the generation, transmission, efficient use, and storage of renewable energy sources in discretionary development
COS-8.9 Urban Tree Canopy Improvements for Energy Conservation
The County shall encourage discretionary development to include the planting of shade trees on each property and within parking areas to reduce radiation heat production.