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City of Pleasanton—Hidden Canyon Residences and Preserve Energy Draft EIR 3.5-12 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 criterion. The decreasing reliance on fossil fuels and increasing use of renewable energy discussed below would also reduce per capita energy consumption for the proposed project. Decreasing Reliance on Fossil Fuels and Increasing Reliance on Renewable Energy Sources The proposed project would incorporate the required elements from CALGreen, which would include water efficient landscaping, heat reflecting roof membranes, EV charging infrastructure and roofing structures to support the installation of solar panels. The proposed project would be all-electric in design and therefore would directly decrease reliance on fossil fuels (natural gas). In addition, project design features would reduce the amount of electricity used by the proposed project during operation and, consequently, the amount of fossil fuels needed to generate power to meet this demand. For example, low water demand landscaping would reduce the amount of water that would need to be conveyed to the project site. As such, the proposed project would facilitate a greater dependence on renewable energy sources for building and transportation energy demands. Therefore, the proposed project would be consistent with these criteria. Overall As discussed above, the proposed project’s energy consumption would not result in the wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources, consistent with the guidance derived from Appendix F of the CEQA Guidelines. The construction-related and operation-related impacts related to electricity, natural gas, and fuel consumption would be less than significant. Therefore, the proposed project would not result in significant energy impacts. Level of Significance Before Mitigation Less than significant impact. Mitigation Measures None. Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Standards Consistency Impact ENER-2: The proposed project would not conflict with or obstruct a State or local plan for renewable energy or energy efficiency. Impact Analysis The proposed project would utilize electricity from PG&E. According to PG&E, approximately 38 percent of the energy supplied is procured from renewable sources, with an additional 49 percent from non GHG-emitting nuclear generation, and 8 percent from large hydroelectric facilities (also non GHG-emitting).16 Therefore, the proposed project’s electricity provider meets the State’s current objective of 33 percent renewable energy. PG&E would also be required to meet the State’s future objective of 60 percent of in-State electricity sales being generated from renewable energy sources by 2030. 16 Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&G). 2024. Website: https://www.pge.com/en/about/corporate-responsibility-and- sustainability/taking-responsibility/clean-energy-solutions.html/. Accessed March 7, 2025.