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• U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Housing Programs: These programs provide homeownership opportunities for individuals and below market -rate loans/grants to public and nonprofit organizations for new construction, preservation, or rehabilitation of farmworker/rural multi -family rental housing. • Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Program: HUD-VASH is a collaborative program between HUD and VA combines HUD housing vouchers with VA supportive services to help veterans who are homeless and their families find and sustain permanent housing. See Housing Authority of the County of Alameda Resources for more information. Opportunities for Energy Conservation The cost of energy can greatly impact housing affordability, as energy costs can constitute a significant portion of total housing costs. High energy costs also particularly impact low-income households that are less likely to have the ability to cover increased expenses. The City encourages energy conservation in all projects consistent with the California Building Code (CBC) and Municipal Code Chapter 17.50 (Green Building) (see Housing Constraints, Appendix C, Section C.2.3). The City's website includes green building resources and informational handouts. Additionally, the City is in the process of updated it's Climate Action Plan (CAP 2.0). CAP 2.0 will continue to respond to the impacts of climate change through local actions that promote adaptation and resilience by significantly reducing the City's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Accounting for new state laws, the policy focus for CAP 2.0 will be to close the gap between GHG emission reduction targets and Pleasanton's projected emissions. The City promotes various energy conservation programs on its website, including the Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) and Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing. BayREN is a collaboration of the nine counties that comprise the San Francisco Bay Area and is led by the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG). BayREN provides regional -scale energy efficiency programs, services, and resources. BayREN is funded by utility ratepayer funds through the California Public Utilities Commission and other sources. PACE is a mechanism for property owners to finance renewable energy, energy efficiency, and water conservation improvements to their properties and repay the loan via an annual assessment on the owner's property tax bill. Unlike traditional forms of credit that are dependent on individual credit rating, PACE financing is primarily based on a property owner's equity in the building. The City's website identifies PACE -providers authorized to operate in Pleasanton. Pacific Gas and Electric Resources Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) provides gas and electricity services for Pleasanton. PG&E assists low-income, disabled, and senior citizen customers through several programs and community outreach projects, including: G-8 I City of Pleasanton Housing Resources