Pinole Building Energy Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) Measures Implementation
Summary
SCH Number
2024111024
Public Agency
California Energy Commission
Document Title
Pinole Building Energy Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) Measures Implementation
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/27/2024
Document Description
The California Energy Commission grant agreement EECBG-24-004 with City of Pinole for a $700,000 will replenish the Pinole Energy Enhancement Rebate Pilot Program; support development of a virtual all-electric building resource center; draft building performance standard program, municipal building decarbonization plan, permitting compliance program, water heater loaner program, green workforce training program, and photovoltaic microgrid system design for the wastewater treatment plant.
Contact Information
Name
LIEN HUYNH
Agency Name
Energy Commission
Job Title
Grants Analyst
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Pinole
Counties
Contra Costa
Regions
Citywide
Other Location Info
City Hall 2131 Pear Street
Pinole Senior Center 2500 Charles Ave
Pinole Youth Center 635 Tennent Ave
Public Safety Building 880 Tennent Ave
Wastewater Treatment Plant 11 Tennent Ave
Corporation Yard 11 Tennent Ave
Pinole Tiny Tots 2454 Simas Ave
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15301
Reasons for Exemption
California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15301 provides that projects that consist of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, licensing, and minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, and mechanical equipment, involving negligible or no expansion of use, are categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA. This project involves designing, planning and permitting for EV charging infrastructure at 16 existing facilities sites. The planning for EV charging will support existing fleets and public use of the existing facilities and would be considered a negligible expansion of use. Therefore, the project falls under Section 15301 and will not have a significant impact on the environment.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15306
Reasons for Exemption
Per Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15306 projects consisting of basic data collection, research, and resource evaluation activities which do not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource. This project involves community outreach, design of ZEV charging infrastructure at 15 existing County-owned locations and one existing public facility, and development of cost estimates and an implementation plan. The project also includes identifying gaps and updating local guidelines for EV charging infrastructure. The proposed project's outreach and planning activities will have no significant effect on the environment and fall within the categorical exemption of section 15306.
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
14 CCR 15262
Reasons for Exemption
Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14 § 15262 applies projects involving only feasibility and planning studies for possible future actions which the agency, board, or commission has not approved, adopted, or funded does not require the preparation of an environmental document. This project involves community outreach, design of ZEV charging infrastructure at existing County-owned locations, cost estimates and an implementation plan and will not have a significant impact on the environment.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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