HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 17
Environmental Initiatives Committee
Meeting Minutes
DATE: Monday, October 17,2005
TIME: 7:30 p.m.
LOCATION: 26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills
Town Hall
AGENDA
1. Attendees
Breene Kerr
John Harpootlian
Craig Jones
Raj Reddy
Ian Earnest
Jay Shideler
Mark Jensen
Walt Wilson
Peter Evans (chair)
2. Discuss PV/Energy Efficiency Regulation for Presentation to Town
Council October 20, 2005
The committee approved a revised recommendation for presentation to the town council on October
20, 2005. The revised recommendation includes a) a requirement that all new homes meet EnergyStar
Home requirements or 15% energy efficency than required under Title 24 based on a performance path
simulation; b) an MDA credit of up to 500 square feet for grid-tied photovoltaic systems; and c) a
recommendation to study a whole house energy consumption estimate further. The committee agreed to
retain the prior recommendation on pool covers but not to recommend pool pumping efficiency measures
beyond 2005 Title 20. The committee felt it is important for all new homes to show energy efficiency
improvements rather than just large homes. The committee also wanted to provide an incentive for
photovoltaic installations on MDA-limited sloped lots. The committee also agreed to provide additional
information to the town council on the EnergyStar Home rating, activities of other communities in home
energy efficiency, and how present efficiency requirements handle air conditioning.
3. Public Comments
Jay Shideler provided notes from his conversation with Brad Bowman of Eaton Corporation on the
Eaton Corporation Hydraulic Launch Assist. This is a device that works like a hybrid drive for vehicles. It
could help reduce fuel consumption of garbage trucks serving Los Altos Hills.
Jay Shideler provided minutes from his meeting with representatives of Los Altos Garbage and thoe
town of Los Altos Hills concerning a transportation fuel conservation program.
4. Upcoming meeting schedule
5. Adjournment