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f. Research revisions to regulations which would have a positive effect on the use of renewable, decentralized energy sources, such as solar energy. g. Research land use patterns which would facilitate the use of centralized, small- scale energy generation and storage in residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed use applications. h. Specify implementation processes. J.2 Carefully control, through the use of operating techniques and other methods, energy- related actions, such as automobile use, in order to minimize adverse air quality impacts. Trade-offs between air quality and energy actions shall be made with the best possible understanding of how one process affects the other. J.3 Land allocation and development patterns shall permit the highest possible current and future utilization of solar energy for space heating and cooling, in balance with the requirements of other planning policies. J.4 Encourage development that takes advantage of natural conditions, such as microclimate, and utilizes renewable energy supplies, such as solar energy, to minimize non-renewable and overall energy consumption. J.5 Resource recovery facilities may serve as a valuable energy source. Their operation and refinement should be investigated by all metropolitan area jurisdictions. Source separation of recyclable materials from waste should be encouraged as a separate, related energy conservation measure. J.6 Local jurisdictions and utilities shall examine methods of expanding existing residential, commercial, and industrial energy conservation programs. One potential method would be offering advice concerning the use of solar water heating systems. J.7 Encourage medium- and high-density residential uses when balanced with other planning policies in order to maximize the efficient utilization of all forms of energy. The greatest energy savings can be made in the areas of space heating and cooling and transportatiqn. For example, the highest relative densities of residential development shall be concentrated to the greatest extent possible in areas that are or can be well served by mass transit, paratransit, and foot and bicycle paths. J.8 Commercial, residential, and recreational land uses shall be integrated to the greatest extent possible, balanced with all planning policies to reduce travel distances, optimize reuse of waste heat, and optimize potential on-site energy generation. J.9 Encourage industrial activities that use the smallest relative amounts of non-renewable energy. III-J-5