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Environmental impact should be considered as a key characteristic when considering new innovation within the City. Needs for this priority will often overlap with safety and efficiency efforts, as safety in public spaces, alleviating traffic and energy efficiency are important constituent concerns. Through thoughtful investment in technology, environmentally friendly solutions can be an integral part of achieving intended outcomes. 

Current Projects Addressing Environmentally Friendly Solutions 

Year

Title

Description

2021

Converting Street Lights to LED

LED lights can adjust brightness based on activity in an area, lowering overall costs and improving street safety.

 

Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Powered Waste Haulers

In a new franchise agreement with EDCO, their Anaerobic Digestion Facility uses advanced technology to convert organic waste into RNGwhichpowers100% of waste hauling trucks in the City.

2020

Retrofitting City Buildings

The Public Safety Center houses critical operations for the City and must be operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Solar panels and battery systems will reduce costs and ensure the energy needs of the building.

 

El Cajon Sustainability Initiative

This policy document consists of eight sustainable strategies encompassing potential future actions the City may take to reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions.

 

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations

EV charging stations have been installed at various City locations including City Hall and the Public Works Yard.

2019

Pavement Management System

Citywide pavement tracking software used to monitor the condition of streets and serve as a baseline for budgeting future resurfacing projects.

 

Renewable Water Sources

Joined the East County Advance Water Purification (AWP) to invest in new technologies which will yield up to 30% of renewable safe, clean drinking water for the region and the City.

Additional Needs for Addressing Environmentally Friendly Solutions 

  • Smart street lighting to improve lighting, develop street usage metrics for cars and pedestrians, reduce pedestrian and traffic accidents, and enhance wayfinding and safety for pedestrians walking at night. 

  • New ways to control traffic and discourage speeding.  

  • Implementing renewable energy generation projects in conjunction with battery storage to offset energy needs at additional City facilities.  

  • Installation of trash capture devices in channels and high-frequency trash locations. 

  • Innovative ideas for programs using technology to improve the cleanliness of the City. 

Intended Outcomes 

  • Reduce the City’s carbon footprint 

  • Improve traffic flow 

  • Enhance cleanliness of public spaces 

  • Improve safety for pedestrians 

  • Reduce overall maintenance costs for City assets