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City of Pleasanton—Hidden Canyon Residences and Preserve Energy Draft EIR 3.5-4 FirstCarbon Solutions https://adecinnovations.sharepoint.com/sites/PublicationsSite/Shared Documents/Publications/Client (PN-JN)/2148/21480016/EIR/3 - Draft EIR/21480016 Sec03-05 Energy.docx Energy Star Program) and The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (which strengthened the vehicular fuel economy standards). These regulations set important groundwork and foundation for subsequently promulgated California regulations. State Because federal regulations generally preempt State and local regulations, they set the foundation for subsequent State regulations to build upon. The following addresses State regulations related to transportation fuel efficiency, and regulations related to commercial and residential energy usage related to building envelope and appliance usage. Transportation Sector California adheres to the federal Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, but also has several other State programs that influence emissions and fuel efficiency. These regulations include the following: • Pavley Regulations and Fuel Efficiency Standards (AB 1493) • Low Emission Standards (LEV Program) • Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV Program) • Advanced Clean Cars Program • CA Phase 2 GHG Trailer Certification • Truck and Bus Regulations • Heavy-Duty Diesel GHG Certification Program • Heavy-Duty Inspection and Maintenance (I&M) Regulation • Clean Miles Standard These GHG or air quality regulations aim to reduce emissions of criteria pollutants, air toxics, and GHGs, resulting in decreased energy consumption. However, they are not energy regulations or policies per se. While these regulations increase energy efficiency and consumption from vehicles, they typically apply to vehicle/engine manufacturers or vehicle maintenance and operation rather than directly to land use developers. Developers can influence on-site operational factors that affect energy consumption by enforcing air quality regulations and measures that influence emissions from vehicles, such as limits on idling of commercial motor vehicles and construction equipment. The California Code of Regulations Title 13, Section 2485, Airborne Toxic Control Measure to Limit Diesel-Fueled Commercial Motor Vehicle Idling, prohibits diesel-fueled commercial vehicles from idling for more than five minutes at any given location. Compliance with this measure results in energy savings through reduced fuel consumption from unnecessary idling. The Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act of 2008 (SB 375) requires land use projects to meet target reductions of Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) to reduce GHG emissions. Because VMT is directly related to fuel consumption, this regulation also serves to reduce energy consumption related to passenger vehicle travel.