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understanding of these local dynamics will contextualize this inventory and allow for more <br />impactful sustainability action items to be implemented. <br />Building sector strategies include promotion of Xcel Demand Side Management and <br />EnergySmart Programs for residents and businesses, purchasing renewable energy through <br />Xcel's Windsource® program or installing solar PV systems, energy consumption monitoring <br />for residents and businesses, and developing local level grant and rebate programs for renewable <br />energy. These strategies will all work in conjunction with Colorado's renewable energy portfolio <br />which will increase statewide renewable energy generation to 30% by 2020. <br />Transportation sector strategies include public outreach programs to promote ridership on <br />RTD lines between Denver, CO and Boulder, CO, rebate programs on transit passes, community <br />based ride share programs, and promotion of employer -based commuter programs like Best <br />Workplaces for Commuters, of which there are currently zero enrolled employers in Louisville. <br />These programs are all voluntary and relatively low cost. The co- benefits associated with these <br />programs include: reduced road congestion and travel times, improved local air quality, and <br />fewer on -road vehicle accidents. <br />Materials sector actions include the evaluation of existing Water Conservation Rebate <br />and Drought Management programs and to identify demand -side management and public <br />outreach opportunities to limit water usage during summer months. Capturing the local food <br />market to more accurately account for emissions from food consumption could be highly <br />beneficial. Promotion of healthy diets which reduce red meat and dairy consumption can have a <br />positive impact on food related GHG emissions. <br />Louisville has already taken several significant steps toward becoming more sustainable. <br />These include several substantial solar PV installations at water and wastewater treatment <br />facilities, some Windsource® purchasing and PV utilization in the residential sector, and a <br />growing local food system. Future actions should be targeted toward the commercial building <br />and transportation sectors. Understanding behavioral impacts on emissions and monitoring <br />progress of sustainability policies is critical to the successful implementation of a sustainable <br />action plan. <br />7 <br />