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2 <br /> • Integrative Process <br /> • Natural Systems and Ecology <br /> • Transportation and Land Use <br /> • Water Efficiency <br /> • Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions <br /> • Materials and Resources <br /> • Quality of Life <br /> • Innovation <br /> • Regional Priority <br /> Some measures are prerequisites, while others are optional credits. The total point <br /> score determines the certification level received. With Orange County's 66 awarded <br /> points, we received Gold certification! The breakdown of points awarded for each <br /> category are depicted in the graph below. <br /> CatePaints Achievedf <br /> Category <br /> Points.Available <br /> INTEGRATIVE PROCESS(IP) 215 <br /> r NATURAL SYSTEMS AND ECOLOGY(NS) 819 <br /> A TRANSPORTATION AND LAND USE(TR) 10115 <br /> WATER EFFICIENCY(WE) 4111 <br /> ENERGY AND GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS(EN) 20130 <br /> MATERIALS AND RESOURCES(MR) 2110 <br /> QUALITY OF LIFE(QL) 15120 <br /> 1i INNOVATION(IN) 316 <br /> M. REGIONAL PRIORITY(RP) 214 <br /> TOTAL POINTS ACHIEVED 661110 <br /> Orange County's certification reflects the combined actions our local jurisdictions have <br /> taken to steward our natural assets, improve energy efficiencies, provide innovative <br /> services and transportation options and very importantly, give residents a strong quality <br /> of life. Some examples of how we do this include: <br /> • Social justice and racial equity goals, high education and low unemployment <br /> rates, and a focus on inclusive community engagement <br /> • Regional resiliency planning <br /> • Energy efficiency upgrades such as geothermal well installations and energy <br /> efficient building practices <br />