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City of Pleasanton—Hidden Canyon Residences and Preserve Draft EIR Energy FirstCarbon Solutions 3.5-11 https://adecinnovations.sharepoint.com/sites/PublicationsSite/Shared Documents/Publications/Client (PN-JN)/2148/21480016/EIR/3 - Draft EIR/21480016 Sec03-05 Energy.docx opportunities for future efficiency gains during construction are limited. Compliance with regulations such as the In-Use Off-Road Airborne Toxic Control Measures (ATCM ) minimizes emissions by using a modern fleet, keeping equipment well-tuned and limiting idling to 5 minutes or less. Thus, it is anticipated that the construction phase of the proposed project would not result in wasteful, inefficient, and unnecessary consumption of energy. Construction-related energy impacts would be less than significant. Operation The proposed project would consume energy as part of building operations and transportation activities. The proposed project is all electric, and therefore is not associated with natural gas use. Project energy consumption is summarized in Table 3.5-1. Table 3.5-1: Estimated Annual Project Energy Consumption (Operation) Energy Consumption Activity Annual Consumption Operation Vehicle Fuel Consumption 43,861 gallons of gasoline 6,165 gallons of diesel 309 gallons of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) 30,200 kWh of electricity Building Energy Consumption 185,546 kWh of electricity Notes: kWh = kilowatt hour, kBTU = kilo-British Thermal Unit Source: Appendix B. As previously discussed, the proposed project could result in a potentially significant impact if it would result in wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources. Considering the guidance provided by Appendix F of the CEQA Guidelines, a project would be considered to result in wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources if it would conflict with the following energy conservation goals: • Decreasing overall per capita energy consumption; • Decreasing reliance on fossil fuels such as coal, natural gas, or oil; and • Increasing reliance on renewable energy sources. Decreasing Overall Per Capita Energy Consumption The proposed project’s buildings would be designed and constructed in accordance with CALGreen energy efficiency standards of Title 24. Title 24 standards include a broad set of energy conservation requirements that apply to the structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in a building. For example, the Title 24 Lighting Power Density requirements define the maximum wattage of lighting that can be used in a building based on its square footage. Title 24 standards, widely regarded as the most advanced energy efficiency standards, would help to reduce the amount of energy required for lighting, water heating, and heating and air conditioning in buildings and would promote energy conservation. Therefore, the proposed project would be consistent with this