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Action title

Implementation phase

Status

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BE-1.1a

Develop a comprehensive building decarbonization roadmap.

On time

BE-1.1SA-2

Update the Building Energy Benchmarking Ordinance to expand enforcement and compliance.

On time

BE-1.1b

Develop a Building Performance Standards (BPS) policy.

On time

BE-1.1SA-3

Explore opportunities to increase onsite water reuse and irrigation for buildings.

On time

BE-1.2a

Develop and adopt a Building Electrification policy...requiring new residential and commercial buildings to eliminate the use of natural gas...

Late

BE-1.2SA-2

Support new regional policies for alternative systems...to replace existing heating and cooling air systems and water systems

On time

BE-1.2SA-3

Establish policies that incentivize developers to use less GHG intensive materials and practices...

BE-1.3a

Develop municipal energy implementation plan and municipal zero carbon emissions buildings and operations policies.

On time

BE-1.3SA-1

Implement energy efficiency projects at City facilities to meet zero emissions goals...

On time

BE-1.3SA-2

Identify and prioritize energy projects at City facilities that increase resiliency...

On time

BE-1.3SA-3

Implement technologies...at City facilities to meet the zero emissions goals...established in the Municipal Energy Strategy & Implementation Plan.

On time

RE-2.1a

Partner with SDCP to increase customer adoption of 100% renewable energy supply.

On time

RE-2.1b

Partner with SDCP to incentivize local generation of renewable energy resources.

On time

RE-2.1-SA-2

Develop financial support programs to incentivize deployment of building-scale renewables and mandate the use of renewables through building codes, while engaging residents and other stakeholders in the process.

On time

RE-2.1-SA-3

Increase renewable generation at non-residential developments through new policies or incentive programs.

RE-2.1-SA-4

Facilitate local renewable energy resource deployment through land use code update

On time

RE-2.1-SA-5

Deploy advanced renewable energy technologies (e.g. battery energy storage systems, microgrids, etc.) at municipal facilities to demonstrate feasibility.

On time

RE-2.1-SA-6

Leverage municipal facilities to establish community solar and microgrid solutions when tariffs allow.

On time

RE-2.2a

Develop a City Fleet Vehicle Replacement and Electrification strategy consistent with the Municipal Energy Implementation Plan and state requirements for municipal electrification.

On time

RE-2.2-SA-3

Include stated preference for 100% renewable energy on publically available chargers on municipal land

On time

RE-2.2-SA-6

Create standards for the City’s purchase of fuel for fleet vehicles that contains the lowest levels of lifecycle GHG emissions available.

On time

RE-2.3-SA-8

Work with SANDAG, APCD, U.S. Navy, the Port of San Diego and other partners on medium and heavy duty (MD/HD) ZEV infrastructure planning.

On time

MLU-3.3-SA5

Formalize a regional device refurbishment and distribution program

On time

MLU-3.3-SA6

Work with local organizations to distribute refurbished devices previously used by the City to residents at low or no costs

Continuous

CECC-4.1a

Approve and implement the Polystyrene Foam and Single Use Plastics Ordinance.

On time

CECC-4.1b

Expand the Polystyrene Foam and Single Use Plastics Ordinance to phase out Single-Use materials and prioritize reuse rather than disposable goods

On time

CECC-4.2a

Capture landfill methane gas emissions

Continuous

CECC-4.2b

Update the City’s administrative regulations to include purchasing requirements for sustainable products and food

CECC-4.2c

Include procurement targets, with a focus on the maintenance of street easements, parks, and other green space...to expand the demand and production of high quality compost in the City

On time

CECC-4.3a

Create a food council or advisory board with local stakeholders

On time

CECC-4.3b

Invest in expanding the food waste prevention network - expand infrastructure & partnerships for edible food recovery

On time

CECC-4.3c

Require food waste prevention, donation and recycling plans for all City food service operations and large events on City managed, leased or owned lands

On time

CECC-4.3d

Establish a multidisciplinary team of subject matter experts across City departments with a focus on land use, economic growth, neighborhood vitality and healthy food access to work with community members to expand urban agricultural programs and develop policies to encourage community-based farms, including demonstration projects

CECC-4.3-SA1

Work with the County and Farm Bureau to support investments in climate-smart agriculture and the local food supply chain

CECC-4.3-SA2

Incentivize the incorporation of urban agriculture features including indoor agriculture, edible forestry, community gardens, etc

CECC-4.3-SA3

Increase community participation with the Urban Agriculture Incentive Zone (UAIZ) program

On time

CECC-4.3-SA4

Partner with County of SD to increase community access to Federal meal programs (EBT, WIC, etc) and incentivize usage of these programs for local food access (CSA, farmers market, retail)

On time

CECC-4.3-SA5

Invest in a network of local food sourcing, aggregation, distribution and processing infrastructure including regional food hubs, neighborhood scale commercial kitchens or shared kitchens, and other food businesses, particularly in low-income communities

On time

CECC-4.3-SA6

Regulate or activate programs for food businesses to minimize food related carbon emissions...and provide technical assistance and resources. Also include checklist and outreach as part of business licensing process

On time

CECC-4.3-SA7

Incorporate food security and reslient food systems into climate resilience and emergency planning

On time

CECC-4.4a

Update, adopt, and implement the City's Zero Waste Plan

On time

CECC-4.4b

Update the Citywide Recycling Ordinance to ban divertible materials (yard waste, food) from residential and commercial trash containers, in compliance with SB 1383

On time

CECC-4.4-SA1

Increase enforcement presence to ensure compliance with recently modified City Recycling Ordinance and increase waste diversion

Continuous

CECC-4.4c

Develop a marketing plan for compost and mulch developed within the City. Identify and target compost and mulch markets in urban areas as well as urban agriculture. Partner with industries to increase compost and mulch use including landscaping, stormwater, and water conservation.

On time

CECC-4.4-SA2

Support community composting enterprises through strategic partnerships

Continuous

CECC-4.4d

Analyze city regulations and other barriers to developing businesses that reuse or repair consumer goods, where doing so will not adversely impact the surrounding residential neighborhood

CECC-4.4e

Create a community reuse and repair program to increase waste diversion, reduce material consumption, and develop training and learning opportunities.

CECC-4.4f

Increase public awareness of and access to opportunities for reuse, product rentals, repair, and donation

Continuous

CECC-4.4g

Support and expand citywide reuse infrastructure

CECC-4.4h

Implement a public mattress recycling drop-off location

On time

CECC-4.4-SA3

Evaluate and provide input on State and Federal producer responsibility requirements and laws, to focus on hard to recycle and/or hazardous items impacting San Diego's waste stream

On time

CECC-4.4-SA4

Partner with franchise waste haulers to address barriers to increasing diversion rates

On time

CECC-4.4i

Continue and enhance public outreach programming that provides residents with strategies for household waste reduction, including from food waste and shipping and packaging (e.g., on-demand deliveries), including outreach in languages that reflect the diverse needs of San Diegans

On time

CECC-4.4-SA5

Amend the Construction & Demolition regulations to establish a deconstruction requirement to reduce demolition waste from construction and renovation, facilitate material reuse and create jobs

CECC-4.5a

Capture methane gas from wastewater treatment

Continuous

RIHE-5.3a

Develop local water supply and reduce dependence on imported water

On time

RIHE-5.3b

Support ongoing gallon per capita water use (GPCD) targets.

Continuous

RIHE-5.3-SA1

Expand awareness of the City's Rainwater Harvesting Rebates and Grass Replacement Rebates programs...

Continuous

RIHE-5.3-SA4

Investigate opportunities to capture and reuse rain water

Cancelled or postponed

RIHE-5.3-SA6

Increase opportunities for Stormwater harvesting by evaluating new harvesting methodology to determine viability

Cancelled or postponed

RIHE-5.3-SA8

Install cool pavement material on City parking lots and in the public right-of-way, prioritizing Communities of Concern, to increase building energy efficiency and reduce urban heat island effect