Chapter 3
Measures to Reduce GHG Emissions: Energy
Energy sector emissions can be reduced through energy efficiency improvements, renewable energy generation, building electrification, and methane (CH4) recovery and reuse at industrial facilities (landfills and wastewater treatment plants). The energy section includes fact sheets and quantification methods for 22 measures organized by these four subsectors. This section also provides guidance for combining emission reductions from multiple energy measures and accounting for statewide legislation that may reduce future emissions reductions achieved by energy measures. Use the list below to navigate directly to each measure's factsheet.
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Energy Measures
- Energy Efficiency Improvements
- E-1. Buildings Exceed 2019 Title 24 Building Envelope Energy Efficiency Standards
- E-2. Require Energy Efficient Appliances
- E-3-A. Require Energy Efficient Residential Boilers
- E-3-B. Require Energy Efficient Commercial Packaged Boilers
- E-4. Install Cool Roofs and/or Cool Walls in Residential Development
- E-5. Install Green Roofs in Place of Dark Roofs
- E-6. Encourage Residential Participation in Existing Demand Response Program(s)
- E-7. Require Higher Efficacy Public Street and Area Lighting
- E-8. Replace Incandescent Traffic Lights with LED Traffic Lights
- E-9. Utilize a Combined Heat and Power System
- Renewable Energy Generation
- Building Decarbonization
- E-12. Install Alternative Type of Water Heater in Place of Gas Storage Tank Heater in Residences
- E-13. Install Electric Ranges in Place of Gas Ranges
- E-14. Limit Wood Burning Devices and Natural Gas/Propane Fireplaces in Residential Development
- E-15. Require All-Electric Development
- E-16. Require Zero Net Energy Buildings
- E-17. Require Renewable-Surplus Buildings