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(d) On -site stormwater management should be a routine part of development review. The planning department shall require new development to incorporate on -site stormwater management measures that are consistent with County standards and site conditions. (e) County projects should demonstrate effective stormwater practices. The department of public works shall incorporate green infrastructure practices into the design and improvement of County roads, parks, and public facilities where feasible. (f) Existing drainage systems require ongoing attention to function properly. The department of public works shall maintain, rehabilitate, and upgrade existing drainage facilities to improve long-term performance and reduce failures. (g) Tracking system performance helps guide future investment. The department of public works shall monitor drainage conditions, impervious surface trends, and system performance to inform stormwater planning and capital improvement priorities. (h) Long-term system reliability may require dedicated funding. The department of public works shall evaluate the feasibility of establishing a stormwater utility or other dedicated funding mechanism to support long-term system maintenance and capital improvements. Article 5. Energy and Electricity. Section 5-5-1. Policies. (1) Reliable and affordable electricity is essential to daily life and economic activity. The County should support reliable and affordable electrical service for residents, businesses, agriculture, and public facilities across Hawaii Island. (2) Energy facilities should fit their surroundings and respect nearby communities. Energy infrastructure should be planned and located in a manner that is compatible with surrounding land uses and that minimizes environmental, visual, and community impacts. (3) Reducing energy waste helps control long-term costs. The County should encourage energy efficiency and conservation as practical ways to reduce overall demand and long- term system costs. (4) Locally produced energy can strengthen self-sufficiency when appropriately sited. Renewable and locally generated energy resources, including solar, wind, geothermal, waste -to -energy conversion and other appropriate technologies, should be supported where they make sense for the island and are compatible with community context. (5) Diversifying energy sources improves system stability. The County should support a diversified mix of energy sources and increased local generation to reduce reliance on imported fuels and improve long-term energy security. (6) Energy decisions should account for full costs and ratepayer impacts. Energy policies and investments should consider lifecycle costs, system reliability, and affordability for residents and businesses. 40