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City of Pleasanton—Hidden Canyon Residences and Preserve Energy Draft EIR 3.5-8 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 sustainability and prepare for climate change. Since the City’s original CAP was adopted, a multitude of strategies to monitor and address climate change have emerged. Further, the State has adopted legislation establishing GHG emission reduction targets. Assembly Bill 32, Executive Order B-55-18 and Executive Order S-3-05, have established Statewide GHG emission reduction targets of 40 percent below 1990 emission levels by 2030, carbon neutrality by 2045 and GHG emission reduction targets of 80 percent below 1990 emission levels by 2050. CAP 2.0’s actions will allow the City to do its part to meet these targets. The City’s CAP 2.0 is considered a qualified GHG reduction strategy pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15183.5(b). 3.5.4 - Methodology The approach to analysis for energy use is based on the CEQA Guidelines Appendix F (Energy Conservation) which is focused on energy conservation through the efficient use of energy resources. Estimates of energy consumption associated with the proposed project are based, in part, on information provided by the California Emissions Estimator Model (CalEEMod) output included in Appendix B. Assumptions for construction and operations used to determine energy consumption are consistent with those used to determine air quality and GHG impacts. Furthermore, the proposed project is assessed for whether it would conflict with or obstruct a State or local plan for renewable energy or energy efficiency. Construction and operational energy for vehicles were calculated based on the off-road equipment use and on-road vehicle trips and distances described in Section 2.3. The energy calculation sheets are included as Appendix B. 3.5.5 - Construction Fuel consumption for on-site construction equipment and off-site construction vehicles are calculated using results and data used in CalEEMod. Off-road equipment fuel consumption is based on the mix of construction equipment and duration utilizing the CalEEMod inputs for the following: • Number of pieces of equipment • Duration of Use (days and hours per day) • Operating Load Factor • Fuel Type (gasoline, diesel or electric) • Fuel consumption factors in terms of gallons per hour of diesel for off-road equipment were calculated using a factor of 0.054 gallons per brake-horsepower hour (gal/bhp-hr).13 Fuel consumption for worker, vendor and haul construction vehicles are also calculated based on CalEEMod inputs. The fuel consumption rates (miles per gallons) were obtained using the ARB EMFAC2021 Web Tool.14 The rates were based on the County-specific inventory for the initial 13 California Air Resources Board (ARB). 2021. Low Emission Diesel (LED) Study: Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel Emissions in Legacy and New Technology Diesel Engines. November 2021. 14 California Air Resources Board (ARB). 2023. EMFAC Web Tool. Website: https://arb.ca.gov/emfac/emissions-inventory. Accessed March 6, 2025.