Actions
Action GHG-16-a: Incorporate use of zero-emission construction and portable equipment in the County’s bid evaluation process for capital improvement projects, providing preference to contractors that use electric-powered equipment.Status: Not Started.
Action GHG-16-b: Provide information about available incentives for zero-emission construction and portable equipment to contracts at the building permit counter through informational brochures, such as CARB's Clean Off-Road Equipment Vouchers and Carl Moyer program. Status: Not Started.
Action GHG-16-c: Include a list of available incentives to support the purchase of zero-emission agricultural equipment on the County Agricultural Commissioner’s website, such as CARB’s FARMER program, Clean Off-Road Equipment Vouchers, Carl Moyer program, and SMAQMD’s Commercial Lawn and Garden Program. Annually update the list of incentives and share it with the Sacramento County Farm Bureau. Status: Not Started.
Action GHG-16-d: Develop and adopt an ordinance requiring that all discretionary projects use electric-powered or zero-emission construction equipment starting in 2035. Status: Not Started.
Action GHG-16-e: Require that all projects implement SMAQMD Basic Construction Emission Control Practices (Best Management Practices) for reducing construction emissions as part of project conditions of approval. Status: Ongoing.