Energy and Buildings

Target EB-T1

Attain 75% renewable (zero-carbon) electricity by 2030, and 10% [sic] by 2045 in alignment with state mandates (60% by 2030 and 100% by 2045); and maintain 98% CPA enrollment in 100% Green Rate.

Baseline EB-B1

98% enrollment in CPA in 2023.

Actions

• EB-1a Expand awareness and outreach efforts for 100% Clean Power Alliance enrollment.

• EB-1b Promote and connect residents and businesses to resources to install local solar PV systems.

• EB-1c Explore opportunities to develop resilient energy systems in city facilities and through private development using new technologies, including for energy storage.

• EB-1d Seek regional partnership opportunities to implement renewable energy projects and programs.

• EB-1e Promote low-income programs offered by providers (CPA, SCE, SoCalREN, SGVCOG, GRID Alternatives, etc.).

Target EB-T2

Reduce municipal buildings' natural gas use by 50% annually by 2030; increase energy efficiency of all streetlights in Alhambra; and achieve 25% energy reductions in municipal buildings by 2030.

Baseline EB-B2

11,765,501 therms natural gas use in 2022.

Actions

• EB-2a Work with SoCalREN to identify city facilities and operations needing retrofits or upgraded equipment to increase efficiency (e.g. conduct energy audits); utilize available incentive and rebate programs through Southern California Edison and Clean Power Alliance.

• EB-2b Identify gaps for installing smart thermostats, plugs, and fixtures, with load management, dimming and controls to reduce energy use and costs.

• EB-2c Explore LED and solar streetlight options to improve lighting efficiency and renewable energy use.

Target EB-T3

Achieve 25% energy reductions in residential and commercial buildings by 2030.

Baseline EB-B3

Residential baseline 2015: 156,387,728 kWh and 8,134,202 therms. Commercial baseline 2015: 188,065,108 kWh and 3,598,904 therms.

Actions

• EB-3a Recommend energy-efficiency audits during transfer of ownership of buildings.

• EB-3b Refer community members to demonstration sites where they can experience hands-on familiarity with electric equipment and appliances.

• EB-3c Encourage efficiency upgrades for passive cooling, heating, building envelope solutions, etc.

• EB-3d Share information and educational resources about upgrading or replacing for electric appliances and heating systems.

Target EB-T4

Design all new municipally owned buildings to be fully electric; and convert natural gas heating systems to fully electric in 50% of existing, municipally owned facilities by 2030 and 100% by 2045.

Baseline EB-B4

N/A.

Actions

• EB-4a Install solar energy, electric building infrastructure, or other renewable energy on all viable City-owned properties.

• EB-4b Explore potential sites for community solar gardens in coordination with solar garden providers and other partners.

Target EB-T5

Existing Residential: Achieve 5% electric by 2030; 75% by 2045; new Residential: 15% electric by 2030; 75% by 2045; existing Non-Residential: 5% electric by 2030; 75% by 2045; and new Non-Residential: 15% electric by 2030; 75% by 2045.

Baseline EB-B5

N/A.

Actions

• EB-5a Work with partners to expand education to the community about ways to improve energy efficiency, including behavioral changes, appliance purchases and rebates, and maintenance practices.

• EB-5b Provide and promote incentives for residents to transition to electric appliances and heating systems.

• EB-5c Support income-qualified residents and vulnerable businesses with electrification efforts while ensuring the affordability of ongoing utility bills.

• EB-5d Promote Clean Power Alliance's Solar Marketplace.

Target EB-T6

Achieve 20% EV adoption communitywide; increase publicly accessible EV charging stations citywide by 2030; acquire 100% of new city fleet vehicle purchases as zero emissions by 2030.

Baseline EB-B6

6% EV adoption; 55 publicly accessible EV charging stations; 50% of new fleet vehicle purchases as electric in 2024.

Actions

• EB-6a Require EV charging stations and EV-designated parking for new development, per state building code.

• EB-6b Develop an EV infrastructure plan to implement EV charging and hydrogen fueling systems at strategic locations throughout the city.

• EB-6c Conduct an assessment of the city's fleet, replacing priority vehicles with electric or green hydrogen models, and transitioning all vehicles away from fossil fuels.

• EB-6d Work with CSULA to identify feasible locations for installing hydrogen fueling stations at municipal and other facilities communitywide.

Target EB-T7

Designate a community resilience center by 2030, to serve as a cooling hub during extreme heat emergencies and to provide resources to residents; establish cooling requirements for new developments by 2030.

Baseline EB-B7

N/A.

Actions

• EB-7a Evaluate all City roofs undergoing repair work for green roofs, cool roofs, and climate infrastructure installation.

• EB-7b Identify locations for replacing pavements with permeable surfaces or transitioning to cool pavements.

• EB-7c Include mandatory cooling requirements for new construction.

• EB-7d Explore incentive programs for home and business owners, school districts, and other local and regional property owners to increase the adoption of cool roofs and green infrastructure on private property.

• EB-7e Designate certain public facilities, such as the new community center, as cooling centers when temperatures reach extreme heat levels, with air conditioning, seating, refreshments, charging stations, emergency and first aid kits, Wi-Fi, and light entertainment.

• EB-7f Evaluate outdoor spaces of public facilities, including the Civic Center, parks, and parking garage areas, for installing water misting cooling systems, to help with cooling during extreme heat events.