1. Cultivators must include the following systems to the extent feasible: on-site renewable energy generation; energy storage batteries; water collection, filtration and reuse; and rainwater harvesting.

2. Cultivators must include in any application for a Cannabis Cultivation Facility a description of all energy and water systems, measures employed to maximize efficient resource use, and the following metrics, with supporting documentation:

3. Cultivators must mitigate the carbon dioxide emissions caused by the generation of electrical energy delivered to its Facility by participating in East Bay Community Energy’s (EBCE) 100% renewable content option for electricity or equivalent. Until businesses have the option to purchase power through EBCE, the offset will be achieved through purchase of renewable energy certificates certified by the Center for Resource Solutions.

4. Cultivators shall be responsible for demonstrating compliance with this Section on a calendar-year basis. Documentation shall include copies of energy and water bills, as well as an authorization to energy and water providers to disclose energy and water consumption at the Facility directly to the City. All parties that are responsible for energy and water bills shall also be responsible for providing such documentation and authorization.

5. The annual amount paid by a Cultivator to both mitigate carbon dioxide emissions caused by the generation of electrical energy to its Facility and to offset the carbon content of all electrical energy delivered to its Facility shall not exceed 10% of the Facility’s annual energy bill. This fee shall be reconsidered after five years to determine whether it should be readjusted to reflect lower energy rates or higher costs of renewable energy certificates.