GHG Measure 25

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GHG-25

Convert to Electric Irrigation Pumps

Measure

The County will work with SMAQMD and SMUD or provide incentives through existing programs, such as CARB’s FARMER program, to convert stationary diesel- or gas-powered irrigation pumps to electric pumps that are either connected to the grid or use off-grid alternative/renewable energy sources, such as solar. The County will work with resource conservation districts and groundwater sustainability agencies on outreach for incentives.

Not Started

The efforts for this measure have not started.

Implementation

Modeling assumes that there are approximately 100 fossil fuel–powered irrigation pumps operating in Sacramento County. All pumps would be converted to electric pumps with zero emissions under this measure.

Timeframe: Midterm

GHG Reduction Potential: 2,204 MT CO₂e per year by 2030

Sector: Agriculture

Target Indicator: Track progress using SMAQMD permit data on stationary source emissions from irrigation pumps. Aim to convert at least 20 percent of fossil fuel–powered pumps by 2026 and 40 percent by 2030.

Status of Implementation

The County routinely coordinates and partners with SMAQMD and SMUD and has focused its efforts on energy efficiency, regional grant coordination, and establishment of the County's carbon farming informational webpages. There are no updates specific to this measure.

Updated 7/5/24.

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