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SANTA ANA REZONE PROJECT
<br /> INITIAL STUDYIMITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
<br /> Construction
<br /> During construction, the proposed project would result in energy consumption through the combustion
<br /> of fossil fuels in construction vehicles, worker commute vehicles, and construction equipment, and the
<br /> use of electricity for temporary buildings, lighting, and other sources, No natural gas would be utilized
<br /> as part of construction. Fossil fuels used for construction vehicles and other energy-consuming
<br /> equipment would be used during removal of existing ground material, site preparation, grading,
<br /> trenching, installation of EV charging stations and solar panel structures, and paving. The types of
<br /> equipment could include gasoline-and diesel-powered construction and transportation equipment,
<br /> including trucks, dozers, frontend loaders, forklifts, and cranes, Other equipment could include
<br /> electrically driven equipment such as pumps and other tools.
<br /> Construction-related worker and hauling vehicle trips would consume an estimated 4,827 gallons of
<br /> diesel and gasoline, combined, and construction-related equipment would consume an estimated
<br /> 5,135 gallons of diesel and gasoline, combined, during project construction.
<br /> Limitations on idling of vehicles and equipment and requirements that equipment be properly
<br /> maintained would result in fuel savings. California Code of Regulations Title 13, Sections 2449(d)(3)
<br /> and 2485 limit idling from both on-road and off-road diesel-powered equipment and are enforced by
<br /> the ARB. In addition, given the cost of fuel, contractors and owners have a strong financial incentive
<br /> to avoid wasteful, inefficient, and unnecessary consumption of energy during construction.
<br /> Because of the temporary nature of construction and the financial incentives for contractors to
<br /> implement energy-efficient practices, project construction activities would not result in wasteful,
<br /> inefficient, and unnecessary consumption of energy. Therefore, the construction-related impact
<br /> related to fuel and electricity consumption would be less than significant.
<br /> Operation
<br /> Operations for the proposed project would include vehicles accessing the proposed parking lot and
<br /> EV charging stations. It is estimated that the annual fuel consumption by these vehicles would be
<br /> approximately 79,073 gallons of gasoline, 7,255 gallons of diesel, 641 gallons of compressed natural
<br /> gas, and 35,732 kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity. The proposed project would contribute to a
<br /> reduction in fossil fuel consumption and further the State's energy goals by providing EV charging
<br /> stations. For conservative analysis purposes, the vehicle fuel consumption estimates are based on
<br /> County-average vehicle category percentages (e.g., gasoline versus electricity versus diesel versus
<br /> compressed natural gas fueled vehicles) and do not account for the fact that a greater portion of
<br /> vehicles would likely be electric vehicles given the proposed project's nature including a portion of EV
<br /> charging. In addition, the proposed solar panel structures would further offset energy consumption by
<br /> offsetting some of the electricity usage. Electricity consumption of the parking lot for lighting purposes
<br /> would be approximately 130,884 kilowatt hours per year(kWh/year).
<br /> The proposed project is not anticipated to result in wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary electricity
<br /> consumption as electricity would be used to power EV vehicles and provide lighting on-site, both are
<br /> necessary uses of electricity, The proposed use of lighting on-site is necessary to illuminate the
<br /> parking lot during operational hours and is consistent with standard safety, accessibility, and security
<br /> requirements for publicly accessible facilities. The lighting system would be designed to comply with
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