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EIR Mitigation Measure The EIR determined that impacts related to utilities and service systems would be less than significant and no mitigation measures are required. 3.14 Energy Summary of Impacts Identified in the EIR As discussed in Section 4.14, Energy, of the DEIR, the Original Project would be developed pursuant to the California Green Building Standards Code (24 California Code of Regulations [CCR] Part 11 [CALGreen Code]), which would provide for sustainable construction and operational practices, including energy efficiency. (DEIR, pp. 4.14-5 through 4.14-7.) The Ch's administration of the Title 24 requirements and the City's Climate Action Plan includes review of design components and energy conservation measures ensures that all requirements are met. In addition, the EIR describes that the Original Project would represent an urban infill development because it would occur on a currently developed site, and would be located near existing off -site employment, commercial, residential, and retail destinations and in proximity to existing public bus stops and freeways, which would result in reduced vehicle trips and Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) in comparison to a project of similar size and land without close access to employment, service, and retail, destinations, in addition to public transit and freeways. The land use characteristics of the Project are consistent with the California Air Pollution Control Officers Association (CAPCOA) guidance related to a reduction of vehicle trip distances that would achieve a reduction in associated transportation - related fuel demand. Also, the EIR describes that the Project site is within an area where existing infrastructure would provide for efficient delivery of electricity and natural gas to the Project and the Project would not inhibit the development of other alternative energy sources Comparison of Impacts Associated with the Proposed Modified Project The Modified Project would reduce the number of multi -family residential units that would be developed on the site by 240 units, which is a 48.4 percent reduction. As a result, the energy demand for the onsite uses would also be reduced. Also, like the Original Project, the Modified Project would be required to comply with state and federal programs that are designed to improve energy efficiency, including the California Title 24, California Energy Code, and the CALGreen Code. Typical Title 24 measures include insulation, use of energy -efficient heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment (HVAC), solar -reflective roofing materials, energy -efficient indoor and outdoor lighting systems, reclamation of heat rejection from refrigeration equipment to generate hot water, and incorporation of skylights, etc. In addition, Project Design Feature PDF-2 that provides for a minimum of 15 electric vehicle charging stations to promote usage of electric vehicles is included in the Modified Project. Although the Modified Project would result in 240 fewer residential units near existing off -site employment, commercial, residential, and retail destinations and in proximity to existing public bus stops and freeways, it would continue to result in reduced VMT in comparison to a project of similar size and land without close access to these destinations and transportation faclli ies. Thus, the land use characteristics of the Modified Project are also consistent with the CAPCOA guidance related to reducing vehicle trip distances to reduce associated transportation -related fuel demand. Therefore, no new or greater impacts related to energy would occur from implementation of the Modified Project. Conclusion for Energy Consistent with the Original Project, the Modified Project would generate demand for energy. However, because the Modified Project is 48.4 percent smaller than the Original Project it would result in less energy usage on the site. Also, like the Original Project, the Modified Project would locate residences near employment and shopping destinations and transportation facilities and would be required to comply with state and federal programs that are