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11 1 10 Worksession Slide Presentation_Sustainable Dubuque, Climate Action PlanCity of Dubuque City Council Worksession Part 1: Sustainability Update Part 2: Climate Action Plan Strategy Discussion November 1, 2010 City of Dubuque City Council Worksession Part 1: Sustainability Update November 1, 2010 Dubuque is a viable, livable, and equitable community. We embrace economic prosperity, social/cultural vibrancy and environmental integrity to create a sustainable legacy for generations to come. 11 Sustainability Principles Economic Social/Cultural Environmental ProsperityVibrancyIntegrity Regional EconomyGreen BuildingsHealthy Air Smart Energy UseHealthy Local FoodClean Water Resource Community Native Plants & ManagementKnowledgeAnimals Community DesignReasonable Mobility Recent Developments Sustainability as Economic Development Tool Smarter Sustainable Dubuque Dubuque 2.0: Plans for Community Engagement Recent Recognitions & Grant Funding Performance Measurement: Are we becoming more sustainable? How do we know? Sustainability’s Impact on Dubuque New jobs New markets New industries Economic impact Support for Local Businesses’ Sustainability Efforts Sustainability Innovation Consortium Buyer Supplier Network Petal Project Project HOPE NICC Green Job Training What is it? Designed to give people what they need so they can do what they want. • • • Data Relevance Which accomplishes its objective by increasing the availability and usability of relevant data both as it relates to the number of resource decisions it can impact effect and the level of it can have Eliminate waste WaterelectricalGasWasteVMT Identify efficiency Create optimization Þ Î Û ß Ü Ì Ø Ñ Ú × Ó Ð ß Ý Ì WaterElectricalGasVMTMaterialsHealth & Ü Wellness Û Help Identify Identify Identify heat Use mobility Identify and Identify leaks and energy loss and data to ROI materials unnecessary Eliminate Ð calculate vampires calculate ROI identify reuse utilization Waste the ROI for and calculate for additional unnecessary opportunity (i.e. portion Ì repairROI for insulationvehicle trips(cans/bottles, size for responsesRestore)meals) Ø Help Identify Identify Identify Identify Identify and Identify and Identify equipment lighting opportunity ROI mass ROI materials alternative Efficiencies inefficiencimodificationand ROI for transit recovery actions and Ñ es and s and setback options to opportunity ROI (i.e. recommend calculate ROI thermostats personal (shingles)walking VMT Ú upgrades (i.e. CFL, or high-VMTvehicle and (i.e. LEED, efficiency medications) washer)Daylighting)water heaters. × Help Achieve Identify and Identify Identify ROI Identify and Identify and Identify and Ó suggest usage opportunities ROI VMT ROI materials ROI impact to Optimization personal patterns, for alternatives avoidance air quality Ð resource opportunitieinstallation of such biking (i.e. not use through utilization s, and ROI solar hot (vehicle in first place. energy ß changes for Time of watersavings, tax Such as changes (i.e. delay Day Ratescredits, and habit of (indoor temp Ý dish H/W reusable and air washer outcomes) grocery quality data) Ì until 8 p.m.)bags) partnership Platform for Community Sustainability 11 Principals Municipal Climate Action Plan Applies technology Collects and analyzes data Inspires and engages community Builds connection between community and our partners funding partnership steeringcommittee Alliant Energy Black Hills Energy Carnegie-Stout Public Library City of Dubuque Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Dubuque Area Campus Sustainability Network Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce Dubuque Art Center Dubuque Community School District Dubuque Main Street Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency Dubuque Multicultural Family Center East Central Intergovernmental Association Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Green Dubuque Holy Family Schools Mission Creative Mystique Smarter Sustainable Dubuque Telegraph Herald Western Dubuque Community School District Individual Community Members education sustainability City of Dubuque City Council Worksession Part 2: Climate Action Plan Strategy Discussion November 1, 2010 ICLEI’s Five Milestone Process Conduct baseline emissions inventory 1. and forecast. Adopt emissions reduction target plan 2. Develop local climate action plan 3. Implement policies & measures 4. Monitor & verify results 5. ICLEI Communities Sample Target Community% Below BaselineTarget Year Austin TX10-20%2010 BerkleyCA15%2010 Burlington VT10%2005 Durham NC5%2025 Miami-DadeCo FL20%2005 Minneapolis MN20%2005 Portland OR20%2010 St Paul MN20%2005 TakomaPark MD20%2010 TusconAZ20%2010 CAPPA: The Climate and Air Pollution Planning Assistant A tool to help communities explore, identify and analyze 125+ preliminary local government response options to climate issues. Main categories considered are: Energy Efficiency/Conservation Energy Generation Materials Management (Waste) Transportation Water / Wastewater Urban Forestry CAPPA: The Climate and Air Pollution Planning Assistant The CAPPA Tool estimates benefits and costs relative to the degree of implementation of each measure following six weighted criteria. 1.Initial Implementation Cost 2.O & M Costs 3.Financial Return On Investment 4.Implementation Timeframe 5.Level of Effort required from staff 6.Degree of Control held by Local Government STAR Community Index Define community-scale sustainability Present a vision of how communities can become more healthy, inclusive, and prosperous across eight specific categories A national framework and performance- management system that will finally allow local governments to measure and rate their sustainability performance. STAR Community Index 81 sustainability goals and 10 guiding principles collectively define community-scale sustainability 160 sustainability experts and stakeholders from broad disciplines using a collaborative and consensus-based process, drawn from government, the nonprofit and private sectors, and academia. Dubuque represented on Criteria Measures Committee and EcoliteracyTechnical Advisory Committee. Dubuque applying to be a BETA Community for STAR ICMA Sustainability Survey 8,569 governments surveyed 25.4% responded (2,176 local governments) 40.00% 35.00% 30.00% 25.00% 20.00% 15.00% 10.00% 5.00% 0.00% Adopted Adopted Establishment Adopted Budget Dedicated Staff Sustainability Targets or of a for for PolicyBenchmarkssustainability SustainabilitySustainability plan 90.0% 80.0% 70.0% 60.0% 50.0% 40.0% 30.0% 20.0% 10.0% 0.0% The EnvironmentClimate ChangeEnergy Conservation Priority or High PrioritySomewhat a PriorityNot a Priority 16% 14% 12% 10% 8% 6% 4% 2% 0% Baseline GHG for city GHG reduction targets for operationscity operations Why create a Climate Action Plan? Verifiable measurement of a green community A Smarter Sustainable City with green jobs Innovation and continuous improvement Ahead of legislation and shovel ready projects Why create a Climate Action Plan? Economic Prosperity: Local, independent energy sources Local green jobs Energy efficiency = reduced costs Improved transportation networks Why create a Climate Action Plan? Environmental Integrity A Clean Air Attainment community Cleaner air, water and soil Waste minimization by recycling, composting and using less Development of healthy green space Reduced impact on environment and climate Why create a Climate Action Plan? Social/cultural vibrancy Less toxics & improved health / wellness Reduced traffic congestion Improved natural aesthetics Improved health and safety of residents Showcase Dubuque’ sustainability leadership What is measured? Dubuque’s GHG Inventory includes: Buildings & City vehicle fleet facilities Public transit Street & traffic Airport facilities lights DMASWA Landfill Water & Employee Wastewater commute operations Baseline Year: 2003 80,084 tonnesCOe 2 Interim Year: 2007 86,080 tonnesCOe 2 Change in Emissions: 2003-2007 10.0% 9.0% 7.9% 8.0% 6.0% 5.0% 4.0% 2.7% 2.7% 2.2% 1.7% 2.0% 0.3% 0.0% 0.0%0.0% -2.0% -2.5% -4.0% -6.0% -5.3% -8.0% BuildingsAirportWater Street- Waste- Solid Public Vehicle Employee Refriger- OtherTotal Deliverylights & waterWasteTransitFleetCommuteants Signals Projected Future Emissions Moving Forward: Target Ranges Three targets are suggested for ICLEI Municipalities. We suggest that you consider: Short Term: 2015 Mid Term: 2030 Long Term 2050 State & National Comparisons US Mayor’s Agreement: To meet or beat the greenhouse gas emission reduction target suggested for the USA in the Kyoto Protocol: a 7% reduction from 1990 levels by 2012. State of Iowa on a 90% reduction by 2050 (Signed by Governor Culver in 2007) 2012: 3% statewide reduction from 2005 levels 2020: 22% statewide reduction from 2005 levels 2015 Target Range Considerations CO2e (tonnes) 90000 80000 70000 60000 50000 CO2e (tonnes) 40000 30000 Methane capture WPCP conversion Other dept initiatives 20000 10000 0 123 55% target 65% target 2003 reductionreduction baseline (36,036 tonnes)(29,029 tonnes) 2030 Target Range Considerations CO2e (tonnes) 90000 80000 70000 60000 50000 CO2e (tonnes) 40000 30000 Methane capture WPCP conversion Other dept initiatives 20000 10000 0 123 75% target 85% target 2003 reductionreduction baseline (20,021 tonnes)(12,013tonnes) 2030 Target Range Considerations Some possibilities to get there: Offset new emissions of .5%/yr (3,452 tonnes) Offsets from beneficial use of landfill gas (CHP?) Expand food scrap composting & recycling Alt vehicle fuels, soot filters and improved MPG Refrigerant best management practices Additional Departmental initiatives 2050 Target Range Considerations CO2e (tonnes) 90000 80000 70000 60000 50000 CO2e (tonnes) 40000 Methane capture 30000 WPCP conversion Other dept initiatives 20000 10000 0 90% target 95% target 2003 123 reductionreduction baseline (8,008 tonnes)(4,004tonnes) 2050 Target Range Considerations Some possibilities to get there: Offset new emissions of .2%/yr (1,667 tonnes) Renewable Energy, Biofuels and Bio Char Net zero carbon emissions in new buildings Complete streets and walkable neighborhoods Vast improvements in Best Available Technology Triple Bottom Line departmental management Eco-Literacy and Employee Training Campaigns Commitment to 2006 Mayor’s Climate Protection Agreement Dubuque is expected to achieve the Governmental Operations Goal to meet or exceed a 7% reduction in GHG below 1990 levels by 2012. This achievement is primarily due to the capture, destruction and / or beneficial use of methane from the DMASWA Landfill. Dubuque’s Leadership: Methane Capture & WPCP Additional Significant Accomplishments Conversion of 118 traffic lights to LED Signal lamps went from consuming 150 watts each to 10 watts each Estimated 5% of City’s emissions come from the lights themselves, but… Significant community emission reductions achieved through light synchronization and ITS improvements Additional Significant Accomplishments Right-sizing of City fleet and fuel efficiencies 20.4%% of 147 diesel vehicles are clean diesel Of 143 gas-powered vehicles: 29% E-85 (41) 2% hybrid vehicles (3) Additional Significant Accomplishments In progress: Conversion of entire public transit fleet to hybrid and/or clean diesel $4 mil in federal funding secured Conversion of outdated, oversized fleet to right-sized, higher efficiency, lower emission vehicles Vehicle conversion + more efficient routes = reduced GHG’s. Additional Significant Accomplishments Smarter Sustainable Dubuque First 150 Water Pilot Households: 56 leak indicators Active participants are reducing their water consumption Electric, VMT, and natural gas impacts TBD What’s Next? Continue working towards ICLEI’s 5 Milestone process. Update data on periodic basis and as more accurate information becomes available. What’s Next? Staff to provide Council with strategy through the FY12 Budget process to develop a municipal Climate Action Plan. Budget & policy implications. Criteria to evaluate targets and actions to achieve targets: GHG reduction, related policy, financial needs, public support What’s Next? Develop recommended process to make measurement regular part of City operations. City Green Team Portfolio Manager & other available tools CAP as part of overall measurement of Sustainable Dubuque process Work in partnership with other community organizations to develop community engagement plan for community Climate Action Plan.