Actions
Action GHG-03-a:
In coordination with SMUD, conduct a feasibility study to identify opportunities for installing renewable energy resources and battery storage at County-owned buildings and properties. During the assessment of sites, the potential for colocation of EV charging infrastructure will be considered. Following completion of the feasibility study, the County will incorporate feasible renewable energy and battery storage projects into the County’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to ensure funding for construction projects. Status: In Progress.
Action GHG-03-b:
Coordinate with SMUD to identify potential sites for renewable generation and storage projects in the unincorporated county that would best support overall grid functionality while also supporting other measures to electrify the building stock and maximizing the use of existing electrical infrastructure. Status: In Progress.
Action GHG-03-c:
Continue to encourage and streamline the permitting of rooftop solar and battery storage projects for existing buildings. The County already offers a streamlined and automated permitting process for residential solar projects through its SolarAPP+ tool, and the County’s AP-25 Solar PV Information Package and Checklist identifies permit requirement and fee schedules for both residential and nonresidential solar installations. The County will update these resources to address solar and battery storage projects where appropriate, and consider reducing permitting fees. Status: Ongoing.
Action GHG-03-d:
At the time of development of any building reach codes (See Measures GHG-04, GHG-05, and GHG-07), coordinate with SMUD to identify appropriate measures to support SMUD’s building and transportation electrification, and distributed energy resources goals. Reach code compliance under these measures may include distributed renewable energy resources and energy storage technologies. Status: In Progress.
Action GHG-03-e:
Update the County Zoning Code to include land use requirements and development standards for stand-alone distributed energy resource facilities, including battery energy storage facilities. Status: Not Started.
Action GHG-03-f:
Establish a County staff liaison to coordinate directly with SMUD, and meet with SMUD on a regular basis (at least annually), to address ways in which both the County and SMUD can support each other in reaching their near-term (2030) and long-term decarbonization goals. Status: Ongoing.
