BE-1.3SA-2Identify and prioritize energy projects at City facilities that increase resiliency...

Leveraging the Climate Equity Index (CEI), staff will assess the opportunity for municipal facility energy retrofits to increase access to resources for Communities of Concern. Where retrofits will increase access, they will be prioritized. Examples of municipal energy projects that might increase access to resources include:

• Installation of a renewable microgrid with battery energy storage at a library that enables the facility to remain operable during power outage, allowing the library to continue to serve as a Cool Zone for the surrounding Community of Concern even during energy disruptions.
• Installation of new air conditioning systems (coupled with solar PV to offset increased electricity consumption) at recreation centers. Many recreation centers in southern areas of the City are not equipped with air conditioning, reducing comfort and limiting their use on hot days.
• Electrification of the City’s fleet and installation of EV charging stations at municipal parking locations that are commonly located in or adjacent to census tracts with low CEI scores. Fleet electrification significantly reduces air pollution, improving air quality in Communities of Concern.

Sustainability & Mobility staff will continue to work with asset managers to identify municipal facilities and communities that would benefit from installation of renewable microgrids and other energy technologies that increase resiliency. Staff will continue to coordinate with the Planning Department and leverage Climate Resilient SD to ensure that energy projects with resiliency benefits are strategically implemented to bring the best value to the City.

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• The City of San Diego's Municipal Energy Implementation Plan
• The City of San Diego's Climate Resilient SD Plan
• The City of San Diego’s Climate Equity Index
• Municipal Energy Programs and Projects