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Work Session - Sustainable Dubuque Copyrighted November 13, 2017 City of Dubuque Work Session - Bottom # 1. ITEM TITLE: Sustainable Dubuque Quarterly Work Session SUMMARY: City staff and partners will conduct the quarterly Sustainable Dubuque work session with City Council. SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Sustainable Dubuque Quarterly Work Session Agenda- City Manager Memo MVM Memo Agenda Staff Memo Alliant CAPA Supporting Documentation PM Advance Update Supporting Documentation Dubuque THE CITY OF Itribd IHw1a p4 DUB E .nvw rnx irxz Til � Masterpiece on the Mississippi 20072012 2013.2017 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Sustainable Dubuque Quarterly Work Session Agenda DATE: November 9, 2017 Assistant City Manager Cori Burbach is transmitting the agenda for the November 13 Sustainable Dubuque Quarterly Work Session. / LLf kA/ Mic ael C. Van Milligen MCVM:jh Attachment cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager THE CITY OF Dubuqu DUJE All-America C1111 Masterpiece on the Mississippi 2007 TO: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager SUBJECT: Sustainable Dubuque Quarterly Work Session Agenda DATE: November 9, 2017 The purpose of this memo is to set the agenda for the quarterly Sustainable Dubuque Work Session scheduled for Monday, November 13 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. A presentation made by City staff and partners will address the following topics: 1. Community Energy Plan Update — Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager 2. Iowa Clean Cities Coalition Fleet Analysis Update — Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager & David Lyons, Greater Dubuque Development Corporation 3. Alliant Community Annual Partnership Assessment — Craig Clefisch, Alliant Energy 4. PM Advance (Air Quality) Update — Chandra Ravada, East Central Intergovernmental Association Thank you. • • r it 4A• 4r1 S.• may,•. rx/0Enn.rl + [ Foos lek SPEED •I � Y K.. i/ OMIT I b7 I I .i.,t �`T.a .,i!_. _ y.;Ny fin. ,�: y' _ 1.� I it; I 'I COMMUNITY ANNUAI. PARTNERSHIP ASSESSIVIEN I (CAPA) Dubuque, IA 2017 Report for calendar year 2016 Community Support (2016)—$32,600 • Contributed to various events and programs through the Alliant Energy Foundation and local corporate contributions • These programs range from various STEM programs, Helping Families, and JA Economic Development and Chamber Support (2016)—$36,000 • Annual support and partnership with the Greater Dubuque Development Corp • Annual support for the Dubuque Chamber of Commerce Energy Efficiency Community Participation and Impacts (2016) $732,613 • Number of rebates: 2,137 • Total community rebate incentives: $732,613 • Total kwh(kilowatt hours) saved: 4,454,372 Community Infrastructure Investment (2016)—$1,758,447 • Electrical Infrastructure Investment in Dubuque Community and County Property Taxes (FY2016 ) • Community- $1,246,692 • County- $1,986,716 Employment • Dubuque general office and operating facilities employ 112 people from the tri-state area Please visit www.alliantenergv.comtowacommunities to learn more about Alliant Energy's community programs and services. 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' wr , . t.-"af - , -,,i%... . 1.0 - - , . -(,, .,_ tic?. r ',el -* -* '' '.. 4.., "3"4-' , - ' - •'• lk, . .. ... - , r 4 •k ir.i't ' f•07.. "•,; t . , . . C. ,i '• , ...1- Help reduce emissions in order to improve health protections and to remain in attainment THE CITY OF DUB E ECM 4-- =',..:-. Masterpiece on the Mississippi GreaterDubuque Contents INTRODUCTION 1 PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS IMPLEMENTED FROM 2008 TO 2016 6 COMPARING 2011 & 2014 DATA TO BASELINE EMISSIONS INVENTORY 14 FUTURE INITIATIVES 19 ACTION PLAN - ASSURING CITIZEN, STAKEHOLDER AND ENGAGEMENT 26 APPENDICES 28 APPENDIX 1- DUBUQUE COUNTY AND CITY MAP WITH ROAD NETWORK 29 APPENDIX 2 -PATH FORWARD PARTNERS INFORMATION 30 INTRODUCTION Dubuque is the oldest incorporated community in Iowa, encompassing 30 square miles adjacent to the Mississippi River on the east side of the state. (see Figure 1 for map). Anchoring a region that encompasses portions of Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois, Dubuque serves as the hub for commerce, recreation, and population in the tri-states area. Long a center for manufacturing, early industry in Dubuque evolved from mining and fur- trading to button making, boat building, logging, millworking, meat packing, and other heavy industries in its first hundred years. In the latter half of the 20th century,the community's economy diversified from its manufacturing base and now includes finance and insurance, professional services, information technology, and more. In addition, Dubuque is now a major retail, medical, and higher education destination for the tri-states area and beyond. More recently,the story of Dubuque has been about revival and revitalization. Dubuque was a city experiencing difficult times beginning in the early 1980s, suffering from double-digit unemployment, an exodus of residents from the community and the state, and struggling businesses. Dubuque was the hardest-hit community in what was then the worst recession since the Great Depression, and at one point had the highest unemployment rate of any metropolitan area in the nation. However, leadership from both the private and public sectors has turned the tide over the past three decades by focusing on redeveloping numerous parts of the community and expanding Dubuque's commercial and industrial base. The Dubuque of today is Iowa's eleventh-largest city, with three percent of the state's population the Dubuque Metropolitan Statistical Area(MSA) is responsible for over eight percent of the net job gain in the state over the last four years, serving as a model for economic transformation in the Midwest. Dubuque will bring this "can-do" spirit of public/private collaboration to the challenge of PM 2.5 DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION (DUBUQUE COUNTY) Population (2016): 97,003 Population (2010): 93,653 Population under 18 (2016 percent): 23.0 percent Population over 65 (2016 percent): 17.0 percent Median Household Income (2012): $54,605 Persons below Poverty Level (2016 percent): 12.0 percent Unemployment Rate (2017): 2.7 percent Average Hourly Wage (2014 Private Sector): $20.00 Page 1 Dubuque's Path Forward to Improved Air Quality Figure 1. Dubuque County Map Dubuque County, Iowa 41701.111.18111kV. 52 Lr (rp, 110.117 3 . . . •-., oi jtr SAG- E l# IL:iii.116.in .1 , .1--- ] -1-7- iimpIF. i SBURY r i DUBUODE DYE'SYI E -_ I I.D. CEN LIA 0-L 1 rL, EY EPWORTH -I PEOSTA 4. _,, . l. lieril '1141411116-111411L L - W03 iNGTUN - i jr,- 1111 1,,_ joiriplora. 0._ __. 1111P111 0 1111 3 All _ .,•{,�w =if zNn. LE 1 ) o 1 z e v Miles PLAN DEVELOPMENT & STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT This Path Forward plan is a collaboration of a wide range of local and regional entities that formed a task force after the Dubuque City Council identified air quality as a priority in 2013. The Air Quality Task Force is comprised of the City of Dubuque, Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (DMATS), East Central Intergovernmental Association(ECIA), and Greater Dubuque Development Corporation (GDDC). The throughout plan development, the Air Quality Task Force worked to engage a wide group of stakeholders including Green Dubuque and the Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission. The task force worked with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to identify and implement an air quality education program, beginning with the topic of"local air monitoring". The stakeholder eduction program was followed by a community-wide educational session. Input from this wide stakeholder outreach process was incorporated into the annual updates to this Path Forward. Additionally,the Task force provides progress reports regarding the goals in this document to the engaged stakeholders and public on an regular basis. See Appendix 2 for more detailed information on partners. Page 2 Dubuque's Path Forward to Improved Air Quality GOAL OF THIS PATH FORWARD The Dubuque community's goal is to remain in attainment status and pursue projects and programs that will improve air quality and public health in the tri-state area while supporting a thriving local economy. Through this Path Forward,we will: • Outline and recommit to immediate actions being taken to remain in attainment. • Discuss and strategize additional actions under development. • Assure additional citizen, stakeholder and expert input on future efforts beyond simple attainment. • Assess if local action alone can maintain attainment standards. PM 2.5&AIR QUALITY IMPORTANCE IN DUBUQUE Fine particulate matter, or PM 2.5, is one of several air pollutants that can affect air quality and public health. PM 2.5 refers to the size of the particles —2.5 micrometers or smaller. The size of particles is directly linked to their potential for causing health problems. Small particles less thanl0 micrometers in diameter pose the greatest problems, because they can get deep into your lungs, and affect your health. The Clean Air Act requires EPA to set air quality standards to protect both public health and the public welfare. Particle pollution affects both, and can also impair visibility by producing haze, impact ground and water quality, and impact crops and vegetation. Sustainable Dubuque is a City Council adopted, community created, and a citizen-led initiative whose story officially began in 2006. A City Council priority each year since, we are continually working to expand awareness, create partnerships, and encourage initiatives involving all sectors of our community. Dubuque became an early leader on the sustainability front. Embodied as one of the 12 principles within the Sustainable Dubuque Vision was a ENVIRONMENTAL / vision for Healthy Air"Fresh, clean air, ECOLOGICAL INTEGRITY reduced greenhouse gas emissions and minimized health risks" as well as a vision , `iaa°Q both Healthy Aiirland a Strong Regional ing SOCIAL Economy is a priority for the city of ECONOMIC Equitable CULTURAL Dubuque and its Sustainable Dubuque PROSPERITY VIBRANCY In the recent past the area's PM 2.5 emissions have been higher than anticipated. The PM Advance program is a collaborative effort led by the EPA. The program helps local governments achieve emission reductions in ozone and PM 2.5 in order to protect public health and efficiently direct available resources toward actions to proactively address problems quickly. The program assists governments who are proactively trying to avoid becoming non- attainment communities. The PM Advance program became a key avenue for Dubuque to address the Sustainable Dubuque goals of Healthy Air and a strong Regional Economy, minimizing health risks without threatening economic growth and opportunity. Page 3 Dubuque's Path Forward to Improved Air Quality 2008 BASELINE EMISSIONS INVENTORY The task force established a basline of the selected emissions, using EPA 2008 National Emissions Inventory a base year and data from Potosi monitor. Figure 2 shows emissions by pollutants. Graph 3 shows emissions by contributors in 2008. Figure 4 shows the Annual PM 2.5 design value for Potosi monitor and Figure 5 shows PM 2.5 24-Hour design value. The total emissions of 51,855 tons and the data from Potosi are used as baselines for future comparsion. Figure 2. Emissions Baseline Inventory 2008 Total 51,855 Tons NO%,5,233, 1D°b P3110-PRI.9.672. 19% PhI25-PRI,2.046,4% 16h SO2,3,883,7 Source:EPA 2008 National Emissions Inventory Figure 3. Emissions Contributors 2008 TOTAL: 51,855 tons Miscellaneous 15,358 Natural Resources 14,707 4 OFF-Highway A- 8'683 1.0 Highway Vehicles 11,964 Waste Disposal&Recycling 1,059 I ' U Storage&Transportation - 615 Solvent Utilization — 1,147 z Other Industrial Processes 1138 W Fuel Combustion- other 1,497 Fuel Combustion-Industrial 4,899 Fuel Combustion-Electric Utlity 1,788 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 Source:EPA 2008 National Emissions Inventory Tons Page 4 Dubuque's Path Forward to Improved Air Quality Figure 4. PM 2.5 Annual Design Value from 2001 to 2009 PM 2.5 Annual Design Value from Potosi Monitor 12.5 --12.3 --_ PM 2.5 Annual design value 12-2-- - 12.2 12 2 11.5 11401,•,11".."...11"°."147 Z 11 - L11 0 10.5 - 10 2001-2003 2002-2004 2003-2005 2004-2006 2005-2007 2006-2008 2007-2009 YEARS Source: Wisconsin DNR Design Values for Potosi Monitor Figure 5.Annual PM 2.5 Hourly Design Value from 2001 to 2009 PM 2.5 Hourly Design Value from Potosi Monitor 36 PM 2.5 Hourly design value 35 35 35 34 34 34 34 cn 33 u 32 0 31 30 29 29 28 0 28 27 26 25 2001-2003 2002-2004 2003-2005 2004-2006 2005-2007 2006-2008 2007-2009 YEARS Source: Wisconsin DNR Design Values for Potosi Monitor Page 5 Dubuque's Path Forward to Improved Air Quality PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS IMPLEMENTED FROM 2008 TO 2016 The task force working with the City, dubuque MPO, GDDC and private sector implemented couple of programs between 2008 to 2016 to reduce emission in the region. The programs are divided into four categories, Transportation which inludes all modes, Water treatment , Public Outreach and Private sector improvements. PUBLIC OUTREACH: CLE4R(2015-2016) CLE4R was a collaborative effort between the University of Iowa, `IIII ��t' y s� ` the City of Dubuque, and Dubuque-area partners to improve air al�� I II,�II` ! i''S�` • • �.:� quality in Dubuque and the surrounding Upper Mississippi River Valley communities. The "CLEAR" in CLE4R stands for CLEan Air in the River Valley. The "4" in CLE4R stands for Environmental Education, Technology, Partnerships, and Planning. CLE4R was started in October 2015. Under CLE4R,the City of Dubuque and its partners used technology and education to improve air quality, which makes for healthier living and can attract businesses to the area. CLE4R was funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Environmental Education Program. CLE4R was built on existing programs in Dubuque, including the air quality improvement plan accepted by the EPA under the voluntary Particulate Matter Advance Program, a program for communities making sure they maintain their good air quality as they grow and improve their infrastructure. • • Page 6 Dubuque's Path Forward to Improved Air Quality TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS MILLWORK DISTRICT TIGER I PROJECT (2010) - ' The project provided an opportunity to transform this former IC '* a - industrial area into a model for sustainable redevelopment. The innovative and progressive sustainable design strategies include the reuse of historic brick pavers, permeable pavement in the alleys and parking areas, and the incorporation of design elements by local artists and craftspeople. The award-winning design set the stage for future redevelopment, including a dynamic public square in the heart of the District and workforce housing for citizens of Dubuque. So while the complete streets of the Millwork District are literally paved with history,they also provide a new route forward for the city. This development helped people to walk and bike to work place in Downtown Dubue rather than driving to the location. The Tiger I project helped to created walk/bike ways between the district and job centers in Downtown. SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS PROJECTS (2010-2015) The the goal of Dubuque's Safe Routes to School "' ,,,it ! T program is to provide safe and adequate routes to . — Dubuque schools, so that more students are able to safely 1 - - walk or bike to school. l .4 I " A Safe Routes to School Plan for Dubuque's public and 3 y_ „_ J private elementary and middle schools was was ' } • - I' completed in 2010, and several safe routes to school projects have been completed across the community. By encouraging children to walk and bike to school,the the Safe Routes to School plan seeks to improve safety, air quality, and physical health. " http://www.eastiowasaferoutes.oreabout safe routes/. US 52 TRAIL PROJECT (2014-2017) DMATS in collaboration with the Iowa DOT, Regional Planning Affiliation(RPA) 8, Dubuque County, Jackson County,the City of Dubuque,the City of Bellevue, and other cities within these counties to secure funding to the development of an 18-mile trail connection between the City of Dubuque and the City of Bellevue. The trail is a paved shoulder on either side of existing US Highway 52. The project aims to improve reduce vehicle emissions by encouraging more people to chosse bicycling over personal vehicles. Page 7 Dubuque's Path Forward to Improved Air Quality EAST/WEST CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS (2016) The U.S. 20 corridor in Dubuque r 0 r ' , A "F'" t _ ray&:: _ �' is the primary east-west route inill',.1,.... n �, - .- .� , the City of Dubuque. Future - _ , y� —_. =,, - s traffic projections indicate that � . �� '{` Q �,: * - r' ,� U.S. 20 alone will not provide �eA y k», �a+,,,i.- - �-.- '_' ti \tea,`, sufficient capacity for east-west \ `•; travel in the City. Capacity along - / `` X:� alternate east-west corridors will �� �\ need to be improved to provide y connectivity between the western _—� , growth areas and downtown. ___0. ! 1111 In 2010, the City of Dubuque, City of Asbury, Dubuque County, and ECIA commissioned a study to analyze east-west traffic flow in the City and identify corridor improvements or modifications needed to support growing traffic demands. Additionally, consideration was given to transit needs, pedestrian needs and sustainability. The stuey's reccomended design concept included several roundabouts along the corridor to improve traffic flow and safety and to reduce vehicle emissions. Roundabouts allow continuous vehicular flow, vehicle emissions are lower for roundabouts compared to signalized intersections In the first phaes of the project,the City constructed a roundabout at the intersection of Grandview Ave and Delhi St. This roundabout significantly reduced delay and wait time at this intersection. The next phases of project include roundabouts at Pennsylvania Ave and University Ave,Asbury Rd and University Ave, Loras Blvd and University Ave, and University Ave and Grandview Ave intersections. Page 8 Dubuque's Path Forward to Improved Air Quality TRANSIT PROJECTS TRANSIT BUS REPLACEMENT (2011): The City and Dubuque and DMATS staff secureed State of good Repair and Clean Fuel grants in FY 2010. These grants helped the Jule replace the old transit fleetwith clean, fuel-efficient buses and helped implement modern transit technology. This process helped in reducer emsissions from the City's transit vehciles INTERMODAL FACILITY(2013): The City and DMATS staff secured a $10 million State of Good Repare grant to replace the 100 year-old transit facility with new Intermodal Facility. This project helped the Jule redesign their route system and improve coordination with other other modes of transportation. BUS STORAGE FACILITY(2016): The City and DMATS secured $6.5 million in MPO funds, State of Good Repar and Iowa Department of Transportation Funds (IADOT)to build a Bus storage facility adjacent to the Intermodal Center. This project will help improve transit fleet access to r __'� the highway system and reduce dealys through the - i downtown area. • I r I I ,! do" DERA(DIESEL EMISSION REDUCTION ACT) PROGRAMMING(2015) In 2005, the U.S. Congress passed the Diesel Emission Reduction Act(DERA) as an amendment to the Energy Policy Act. DERA was designed to reduce diesel emissions from existing diesel fleets that did not meet recently adopted federal emission standards. Through the State Allocated DERA Funding to Iowa, the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study(DMATS) received an $80,000 grant in 2014 to convert City of Dubuque Public Works vehicles to utilize clean diesel technology. Emission reductions for this project is provided to Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IADNR) Page 9 Dubuque's Path Forward to Improved Air Quality SMARTER TRAVEL(2012-2017): Changing the fleet and building new Intermodal Facilty improved systems operation but did not improve transit ridership because of outdated routes and long headways. To correct this problem City of Dubuque partnered with IBM and DMATS to create the Smart Travel Study. The Smarter Travel Study uses systems developed by IBM to collect data through GPS-enabled smartphones technology on how, when and where study participants traveled in and around Dubuque and generate regional origin/destination matrices and use this data to create optimized bus routes. The process was designed to anonymously gather movement data and analyze it to extract trip analytics such as meaningful location identification and classification, trip purpose classification, origin destination matrix estimation, corridor speed and trip mode classification. The Smarter Travel Study recruited iPhone or Android smartphone users who commute and travel in the Dubuque area on a daily basis; who were interested in improving transit and the travel patterns in Dubuque; and who met diverse demographic and socioeconomic parameters. The data has been used to generate optimized public transit routes for Jule Transit. The optimization algorithm minimizes average travel time for bus routes, while keeping the operating costs constant and providing routes based on demand during peak and off-peak times. This project helped the transit system increase its ridership by 40%. This project was designed to be replicated in metro areas with population less than 200,000. Figure 6. Smarter Travel Project Flowchart Phase 1 Recruitment Phase 2 Trip mode Travel Diary estimation • Household 1 Income , Duration of Stay Smart Phone • Household Estimation Apps size _). Smartphone • Number of Data Workers lr Trip Sampling — • Location Segmentation Size , Meaningful Compare Points of Tri Purpose with Travel Interest ' 4 p p ----÷ Location < Phase 2 Estimation Diary info P , Classification Phase 3 '' Travel Diary 0. Travel Household --4.1 O/D O/D from O/D < Cell phone Data Travel Surrey Smart phone Airsage Data data Survey i O G DMATS Phase 4 Four step ► Screen line test model 7 1 Clean Sheet ' Optimal route ' Routes Phase 5 \ Optimization 7 Page 10 Dubuque's Path Forward to Improved Air Quality WATER TREATMENT: WATER AND RESOURCE RECOVERY CENTER(2013) Dubuque has committed significant resources to the goal of upgrading City facilities, services and operations to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve environmental outcomes, including the reduction of PM 2.5 in the community. As an example, on October 3, 2013 the City of Dubuque held a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the completion of a$65 million upgrade to the Water and Resource Recovery Center(formerly known as the Water Pollution Control Plant),the single largest capital investment in the community's history. Initially approved by the City Council in 2008,the update included replacement of 40 year old incinerators and construction of four high-capacity anaerobic digesters to treat wastewater and high-strength waste from commercial and industrial sources. This process, often called "codigestion", generates biosolids that can be used as soil fertilizer on local farmland and also produces biogas (largely methane)that is used to heat the digestion process and buildings at the facility and generate electricity to operate the plant and sell back to the local utility. A study is underway to consider converting the facility to produce renewable natural gas for transportation fuel. City projects such as this contribute both directly and indirectly to PM 2.5 emission reductions in the community. \ u t 'ill 1, Ma.—is .A4id - :.::' I_.:—.1.1i111:-. \\.V11-it& Ri-SOt R( 1- •'t!I+ti�+rPrIstji_ I . RI:.l:O T:R1' . iii lain ! L , ,t1tt.. I • w: Page 11 Dubuque's Path Forward to Improved Air Quality PRIVATE SECTOR IMPROVEMNTS JELD-WEN(2013) Jeld-Wen, one of the world's largest manufacturers of ,' 1 lir wood doors and windows, operated a manufacturing plant 1 in down-town Dubuque since 1978. This plant, which manufactured door skins using wood fibers, was the single-largest point source emitter of PM 2.5 emissions in I Dubuque County. For example, as of 2012 Jeld-Wen k released 25.62 tons of PM 2.5 annually, which is more kip than double the next-highest PM 2.5 emissions contributor 4fr.6 in the community. The community worked with Jeld-Wen °`, in 2011 on a plan to actively manage PM 2.5 and \ ( , «� precursor emissions. In 2013, Jeld-Wen ceased operation `, of the plant in Dubuque completely, as the plant is ,� __ 110 outdated and the site is located adjacent to the Millwork ! na - - 1 District(a fast growing urban-revitalization and housing _"�' area). -' ALLIANT POWER PLANT (2016) The community receives its electrical power from Alliant Energy, a regulated private utility operating in Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota. Alliant has historically provided power to the community by operation of the Interstate Power and Light Dubuque Generating Facility, a 61-MW coal fired power plant located on the Dubuque riverfront. That plant was the largest CO2e generator in P the community, as well as one of the five largest PM 2.5 Z i emitters. On Septmeber 24th, 2011 Alliant switched the _ generation fuel source from coal to natural gas, ' significantly reducing emissions. In addition,the hours of operation for the facility since 2011 have been . • . ' • significantly reduced, also curtailing emissions. Lastly, Alliant filed notice that it will cease operation completely of the Dubuque Generating Facility in mid 2016, removing the remaining emissions from this source. The data table below provides the dropdown values for the energy plant from 2010 to 2014. Page 12 Dubuque's Path Forward to Improved Air Quality Figure 7 Aliant Power Plant Emissions 2010 -2014 CO TOTAL NOX TOTAL PM TOTAL PM 10 TOTAL PM2.5 COAL PM2.5 N GAS SO2 TONS VOC TOTAL TONS TONS TONS TONS TONS TONS TONS (ANNUAL) (ANNUAL) (ANNUAL) (ANNUAL) (ANNUAL) (ANNUAL) (ANNUAL) (ANNUAL) Data Value Data Value Data Value Data Value Data Value Data Value Data Value Data Value IPL Dubuque Boiler DB1 Unit 1 _ 11/30/2010 12:00 AM 139.97 489.34 50.128_ 39.644 39.6508 0.1350 503.74 2.419 11/30/2011 12:00 AM 106.83 350.79 37.509 29.682 29.6620 0.0197 468.10 2.045 11/30/2012 12:00 AM 28.73 46.18 2.599 2.599 0.0000 2.5992 0.03 1.881 11/30/2013 12:00 AM 15.33 32.30 1.387 1.387 0.0000 1.3897 0.85 1.004 11/30/2014 12:00 AM 5.85 11.99 0.529 0.529 0.0000 0.5292 0.31 0.383 11/31/2014 12:00 AM IPL Dubuque Boiler DB5 Unit 5 12/31/2010 12:00 AM 140.56 305.83 45.715 39.421 39.4100 0.0077 267.55 1.379 12/31/2011 12:00 AM 74.53 191.68 23.093 19.916 19.9000 0.0200 156.64 0.969 12/31/2012 12:00 AM 20.30 65.60 1.837 1.837 0.0000 1.8367 0.62 1.329 12/31/2013 12:00 AM 7.94 28.98 0.719 0.719 0.0000 0.7187 0.51 0.520 12/31/2014 12:00 AM 2.41 9.23 0.218 0.218 0.0000 0.2177 0.21 0.158 IPL Dubuque Boiler DB5 Unit 6 12/31/2010 12:00 AM 1.57 23.90 1.200 39.660 1.1900 0.0054 11.34 0.123 12/31/2011 12:00 AM 2.91 65.43 3.100 29.680 3.0700 0.0076 41.94 0.257 12/31/2012 12:00 AM 3.32 10.37 0.300 2.600 0.0000 0.3006 0.28 0.218 12/31/2013 12:00 AM 0.19 0.66 0.020 1.390 0.0000 0.0169 0.09 0.012 12/31/2014 12:00 AM 1.08 1.70 0.100 0.530 0.0000 0.0974 0.06 0.071 Source:Alliant Energy 1 JOHN DEERE DUBUQUE WORKS (2011): The largest employer in Dubuque is the John Deere Dubuque Works. A manufacturer of farm,forestry and construction .11 equipment has also historically been one of the top five PM _ -I 2.5 emission sources in the community. It has recently - announced that it would cease coal fired energy production at ,41.1".. its Dubuque facility. In its initial filing with the Iowa Utilities J Board on December 22, 2011 (John Deere will be providing I JOHN DEM additional on when the coal fired energy ceased which we will be added to the plan when it arrives), John Deere stated it has a` ` ceased the "use of coal-fired generation for several reasons including implications of the proposed Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) standards"that are to control the release of mercury and other hazardous pollutants. The Iowa Utilities Board had stated that the plant's annual net generation was 31,496 MWh prior to conversion. Page 13 Dubuque's Path Forward to Improved Air Quality COMPARING 2011 & 2014 DATA TO BASELINE EMISSIONS INVENTORY To date, Dubuque County been in compliance with the federal standards for PM 2.5. Projects and programs implemented in Dubuque County have had a postive impact on the emissions in the reason. EPA data shows a steady decrease in pollutants form 2008 to 2014. Figure 8 demonstrates how pollutants have declined over the past eight years. Figure 8. Comparisoin of Pollutants from 2008-2014 20,000 18,688 18,000 17,723 16,000 5,802 14,000 12,000 9,672 9,764 0 10,000 8,903 8,406 8,000 - 7,341: ,625 6,000 5,233 4,991 4,259 4,000 3,827 3,883 2,761 2,581 2,046 1,962 2,000 ,544 1,068 ' , 39 Carbon Ammonia Nitrogen Oxides PM10 Primary PM2.5 Primary Sulfur Dioxide Volatile Organic Monoxide (Flit+Cond) (Flit+Cond) Compounds •2008 •2011 •2014 Pollutants Source:EPA 2008, 2011 &2014 National Emissions Inventory Carbon Monoxide,Ammonia, Nitogen Oxides, and Sulfur Disoxide fell steadily wihle , PM 2.5 decreased more between 2011 to 2014 when compared to the decrease between 2008 and 2011. PM 10 and Volatile Organic Compounds did have slight increase between 2008 and 2011 but fell in 2014. Page 14 Dubuque's Path Forward to Improved Air Quality Figure 9 shows a comparison of Emission Contributors from 2008-2014. All Emisison Contributiors decreased except for Fuel Combustions-other. Fuel Combustion— Industrial and Fuel Combustion—Electric Utlity had a drastic decrease. Figure 9. Comparison of Emission Contributors 2008-2014 I v358 Miscellaneous 15,124 12,8 4 Natural Resources 75 219 4,392 8,683 OFF-Highway 76 6111111,6 4 ,69 9 Highway Vehicles =11=MIIM 11,06411,964 9,862 01,059 Waste Disposal&Recycling 884 0 880 72 o Storage&Transportation 719 u 380 0 Solvent Utilization 1 14504 cu 1,132 138 Other Industrial Processes I 141 210 Fuel Combustion-other1 249 ,252 1,8 1,807 4,899 Fuel Combustion-Industrial 914 119 1,788 Fuel Combustion-Electric Utlity 1,691 41 0 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000 14,000 16,000 tons •2008 •2011 •2014 Source:EPA 2008,2011 &2014 National Emissions Inventory The data from the Potosi monitor matched with the trend shown in National Emissions Inventory data for Dubuque County. Figure 10 provides meausrements from Potosi monitor from 2008 to 2016. Expect from 2006 to 2010, the Potosi monitor is below the EPA Annual Design values. Measuremetns form the Potosi monitor are falling steadily each year. Figure 11 provides hourly design from Potosi monitor from 2008 to 2016. The hourly design values follows the same trend as annual design stablising at 2lmicrograms per cube meter of air from 2012-2016. Page 15 Dubuque's Path Forward to Improved Air Quality Figure 10. Potosi Monitor Annual Design Value 2008 to 2016 13 = PM 2.5 Annual design value 12.2 12.3 12.2 12 Illt _ 11.4 n, 11 11.6 11 11 11. 10.7 u 10 z 10 9.5 0 F 9 8.7 z 8.3 m z 8 7.6 0 u 7 6 03 ODz 0h b O^ O0 O°' y0 '�'� 'y"� 1R 'yh '1b ,�O ,y0 (6 ,y0 ,VO ,�O ,y0 ,y0 ,y0 ,,,,,,N,'1' ,VO ,y0 ,�O ,�O O'ti' `li O3 O' Z' OHO 0^ 0' Oo1 NO <S N ' N'a N' YEARS Source: Wisconsin DNR Figure 11. Potosi Hourly Design Value 2008 to 2016 36 PM 2.5 Hourly design value35 35 35 34 - 33 33 — 34 34 34 En' 32 u 31 = 30 9 z 29 0 ; 28 27 - H m 26 - 5 z 25 0 24 23 22 — 1 21 21 21 21 - 20 01' 0?1' O'" Ob O\ 00 0°� ,y0 ,y'y ,y`1, ,`3 'tib 'yh 'y(o VO ,�O ,y0 ,y0 ,LO ,VO ,y0 ,VO ,�O ,y0 ,y0 ,y0 ,VO ,y0 r 0`l, ,, ODc Oh co O^ 00 el' ,y0 1ti <, ,yb N1, ,y0 ,�O ,VO ,�O ,y0 ,y0 ,�O ,VO ,�O ,y0 ,LO ,VO ,y0 ,�O YEARS Source: Wisconsin DNR Page 16 Dubuque's Path Forward to Improved Air Quality The raw data from the Potosi monitor shows several measurements above 30 micrograms per cube meter of air between 2008 and 2010. Since 2010, all measurements have been below 30 micrograms per cube meter of air. The data also shows that most higher mesuremetns occur in winter followed by spring and fall. Figure 12 provides the raw measurements from the Potosi monitor from 2008 to 2016. Figure 13 rovides average measurements by seasons from 2008 to 2016. Figure 12. Potosi Monitor Raw Data 2008 to 2016 60 - 50 Pill 0 I ra 40 R 5 el ct 30fa$ w M 04110 � it 0 14 200 l ., I__I' I 1 i 10 �,�r.i 0 -Si / 1 ,..,s 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Years Source: Wisconsin DNR Figure 13 Potosi Monitor Raw Data by Season 2008 to 2016 Fall Spring tSummer Winter 1 11111.1.- 313IIII " 31 � 31 30 30 Altithh...4A, 30 i 30 30 29 , 29` 29 +28 2828 Mk 28 \ 28 c o :G 26 a c 25 25 4ii 0 U !Fr 23 23 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Years Source: Wisconsin DNR Page 17 Dubuque's Path Forward to Improved Air Quality ADDITIONAL DATA In addition to publicly-available PM 2.5 emissions data provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Greater Dubuque Development Corporation financed a study in 2011 to examine the external sources of PM 2.5 emissions. While Dubuque is making significant progress in reducing its emissions, the study(conducted by climate researchers at the University of Wisconsin and the University of Northern Iowa)found that a substantial level of PM 2.5 emissions in Dubuque County are generated from sources many miles south of Dubuque and carried northward by persistent winds, often resulting in high PM 2.5 measurements. PM 2.5 levels in Dubuque are exacerbated by the atmosphere's inability to mix air vertically, especially in colder months. there may be a unique set of characteristics, caused by Mississippi River Valley wind patterns,that make PM2.5 measurements seem artificially high compared to the diminishing production of point-source PM2.5 emissions in the community. Additionally, cold weather thermodynamics can make these measurements seem even higher in the coldest months (although this characteristic may not be limited to Dubuque). "While there is variability between cases within the high and low sets examined in this project, it is still possible to make some summary statements. The average virtual potential temperature profiles for the high PM2.5 cases consistently depict a stably stratified atmosphere that would resist vertical mixing of air pollution by turbulent processes. On the other hand, the average profiles for the low cases consistently depict a mixed layer where turbulence would act to reduce the concentration of particulates at the surface. Both HYSPLIT back trajectory calculations and surface wind roses indicate that winds at and near the surface most commonly have a southerly component in the high cases, and a northwesterly component in the low cases. However, southerly surface winds at Dubuque are not necessarily a good predictor of PM2.5 concentration at Potosi. South winds are common at Dubuque every month of the year, yet high PM2.5 episodes are more strongly associated with cold than warm months. The suggestion is that the atmosphere's ability to mix air vertically is a dominant process in explaining high PM2.5 measurements. As seen in this study, the thermodynamic structure of the lower atmosphere is notably and quantifiably different when PM2.5 measurements are high." Page 18 Dubuque's Path Forward to Improved Air Quality FUTURE INITIATIVES The region's future projects are targed towards reducing emissions from the area's major emission producers such as fuel combustion, wate disposal and recycling, and off highway sources. EMISSIONS DATA 2014 EPA emissions data from 2014 shows miscellaneous sources as the highest contributor to Dubuque County's PM 2.5 emissions. However, it will be very difficult to identify and address specific contirbutors in category . Fuel Combustion is the next highest contributor. Specifically,the large a large percentage of these emissions are generated by heavy-duty diesel vehicles, light-duty gasoline vehicles, and off-road diesel and gasoline equipment. Waste Disposal & Recycling and Off-Highway sources such as all terrrian vehciles, utlity vehicles, ATVs, Dirt bikes etc are the next two highest PM 2.5 emission sources. Further down the list are point-source emissions, with the bulk of these emissions being produced by Other Indistrial Processes and other identified sources (Source). Figure 14 provides the percentage breakdown of emission source for the region for year 2014. Figure 14. Dubuque County Emmissions by Source 2014 Miscellaneous 12,884 Natural Resources 4,392 OFF-Highway 6,549 Highway Vehicles 9,862 Waste Disposal&Recycling — 880 Storage&Transportation � 380 Solvent Utilization 1,1 2 Other Industrial Processes U 210 W Fuel Combustion-other 1,807 Fuel Combustion-Industrial 1119 Fuel Combustion-Electric Utlity 141 0 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000 14,000 Tons Source:EPA 2014 National Emissions Inventory PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS FROM 2016 -2020 As significant efforts are already underway in the community on point-source emissions with additional efforts under active development. Innovative efforts are also being undertaken on mobile sources as well. These Page 19 Dubuque's Path Forward to Improved Air Quality efforts did drastically reduce the level of PM 2.5 emissions in Dubuque County. The future project are following the same trend as projects done prior to 2014 focousing on addressing Fuel Combustion, Waste Disposal & Recycling and Off Highway resources. TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS US 52/ SW ARTERIAL PROJECT (WILL BE COMPLETED BY 2020) The Southwest Arterial will be a 6.1-mile, four-lane, divided freeway with priority-one access control that will provide an alternative route for traffic through southwestern Dubuque. It will connect the Dubuque Technology Park on U.S. 61/151 with the new Dubuque Industrial Center West and the existing Dubuque Industrial Center near U.S. Highway 20. This project is designed to provide congestion relief on US Highway 20/Dodge Street and the Locust/Dodge Street intersection and provides direct transportation, connectivity and continuity for freight traffic throughout the region. The project will reduce overall VMT and reduce wait time on US 20. To Mnneapolis/St.Paul,MV '} To Il�d"son,WI DURANGO t .• © iii f t$tr WISCONSIN ray _ . �� ZU SAGEVILLE',.� `\ \• . r • -0 ' qd(0 - V`r Congestion Relief as / ®� -' `, Improved Safety �'� I 0 W A V �; r I US52/CENTRALAVE/ •at t _\tit ST Li___, 1—'-LA-- ` i DUBUQUE 1♦ • I� �-' ED Imo I Improved Safety SA r_ i '--- -c--------I 1.--,�� - I -_ LOCUST/DODGE -f• :� 6-, Lr-- • r� i_� E I INTERSECTION V `i -'- 35' ILLINOIS " --•--t rte.. ' r! i__, I`�`i Congestion Reliefillibrin �t 4 / EAST Ti__, ! I us 20/DODGE ST `—���5'}.���1: r �y DUBUQUE; I i , C. —IV '1. ; el [C. I/ i ] , '11 4 ,,.„.:,.., ,. CENTRALIA +t' f- - t' (A -- qr Improved Safety 12 ' r ----- - S�,4 --`---ti i KELLY LANE V FPEOSTA !p t IA 4 J ft- ) — To the Quad Cities EAST-WEST CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS (WILL BE COMPLETED BY 2020) The East-West corridor roundabouts are designed to provide sufficient capacity along key east-west corridors in the region. The East-West Corridor Connectivity study identified the roundabouts and thirty-two other capacity improvement projects for Asbury Road, University Avenue, Pennsylvania Avenue, and Loras Boulevard. Page 20 Dubuque's Path Forward to Improved Air Quality The East-West Corridor Roundabouts reducing congestion and improving the overall efficiency of the transportation system in the DMATS region. The roundabouts at Asbury/University, Pennsylvania/University and Loras/University intersections will address capacity and safety issues at key non-signalized intersections and reduce wait time on major corridors. Ifiewxrda • :0\. 700111 , ,,al,_I,...„ , " / ', -110- \ \`.'\` Ec iw AADT 18,700 _ a r „„AADT: 13,700 - ".�1' i ' Enhanced/ 1itiop ,._,,,.4 AADT- 8,800 ''� ,II ,j” r L '` :.� '' / A 41}177 '., .A( , V. , , 1' , .:7,4, #„ ''''''''' L•42; el.."', ,-,44146 , , ...'"........... d. _„Alik ::,.. • .., A, , p ...._ . . . % - IP.- _ 4.4, 'Tr.,' ` F ' ( . ° r _ .� �UNNERSIIY OF f.���._ �r • 1 j= f _ .4 •fir j' DUBUQUE \ , r. STREETS PROJECT (WILL BE COMPLETED BY 2019) The goal of the Smart Traffic Routing with Efficient and Effective Traffic Signals (STREETS)project is to develop a smart,next-generation,traffic management and control system. This system will use traffic control strategies to enable dynamic traffic routing on ten corridors to maximize the use of existing roadway capacities in the Dubuque metro area. The STREETS project intends to deliver an automatic system that gives the City staff the ability to monitor traffic operations and intervene as necessary, but does not require constant or significant manual operations. Ideally, if no significant traffic disturbance events occur, STREETS will run 24/7 without requiring operators to interfere manually with traffic operations. The project will enable more equalized utilization of the available infrastructure. Currently drivers are unaware if an alternate route could reduce their travel time. This system, first of its kind,will the city's operators the ability to help drivers to reduce their commuting time by efficiently utilizing existing road capacity. Page 21 Dubuque's Path Forward to Improved Air Quality Feed mi Field Signal STREETS Observe Dominant Timings into the OD Flows of Interest Model Model Traffic Flows Feed Field Traffic &Generate Compare Simulated Match `Yrrp Perform Traffic Data into the Model Performance and Field Data Acceptable fir— Assignment Measures NO Readjust Simulation Run ATOS to adjust Adopt New Route Revert to Original Traffic Flows Signal Timings New Signal Modify Signal Traffic Flows Route Traffic Flows based on new Timings YES Timings in the Field Traffic Flows Partially or Fully) NO NO Disseminate new Recommend new ES Travelers �, Observe Travelers Traffic Routes for Routing Information Partial modification Response High iResponse the Dominant OD to the Travelers Flows —ild0(Revert Back} '{ Full modiiRntionfo — COMMUNITY AIR QUALITY EDUCATION THROUGH CLE4R PROJECT To assure citizen, stakeholder and community engagment, along with partner involvement, and continue to address the Healthy Air principle in Sustainable Dubuque, air quality education was a priority The University of Iowa collaborated with the City of Dubuque and was awarded an EPA Environmental Education grant for CLE4R(Clean Air in the River Valley through educational education,technology, partnerships and planning) CLE4R is an effort to improve air quality in the Dubuuqe and surrounding communities with the following aims: Aim 1: increased awareness, knowledge, decision-making skills, and commitments to action by local stakeholders Aim 2: See if low-cost air quality sensors are a good training tool Aim 3: Assess outcomes Partners: U of IA, City of Dubuque,Green Vision Education Program/Green vision schools/Dubuque Community School District, Petal Project (Green Business Certification Program of East Central Page 22 Dubuque's Path Forward to Improved Air Quality Intergovernmental Associates (ECIA) , Green Dubuque, University of Dubuque, Green Iowa Americorps, Iowa Clean Cities Coalition, Keystone Area Education Agency Accomplishments include: Website with blogs, current air quality conditions and events, social media( Facebook, Twitter) , Community education day long workshop for educators and CLE4R partners, booth and presentation at 2016 Growing Sustainable Communities Conference, presentations and use of low cost air monitor trainings to school and community groups,. The City revised it's Open Burning Permitting process, expanding Fire Department approval requirements to include public health and sustainability staff review and input. Through May, 2016 1566 people participated in air quality education activities, including students, citizens and staff working on the CLE4R project . CNG PROJECT (WATING FOR CITY TO PROVIDE INFORMATION) METHAN FROM SOLID WASTE AND WATER TREATMENT PLANT (WATING FOR CITY TO PROVIDE INFORMATION) Page 23 Dubuque's Path Forward to Improved Air Quality LONG TERM PROJECTS FROM(2020 ONWARDS) EMISSION REDUCTION THROUGH INCORPORATION OF AIR QUALITY INTO COUNTY HEALTH GOALS As part of Dubuque County's Community Health Needs Assessment and Health Improvement Plans(CHNA- HIP)for 2011 and 2015, each contained goals to reduce PM emissions. Specifically:By 2016 the air quality in Dubuque County will be in compliance with the Clean Air Act standards by the number of days of moderately unhealthy and unhealthy air days being reduced by maintaining attainment standards for PM 2.5. There are numerous sub-goals, such as prohibiting open burning on bad air days and minimizing it overall, providing public education to increase awareness of air quality problems,publicizing the current Air Quality Index, and partnering with other organizations to reduce PM 2.5 emissions. These goals were addressed and met. Anew CHNA-HIP will be drafted during 2017-2018 and will include community input and assessing available air quality data. with an expected completion date ofAugust 2018Community health stakeholders, citizens and policy makers will determine if air quality continues to be identified as a need. EMISSION REDUCTION THROUGH PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS. One reason that economic recovery and revitalization have occurred so dramatically in Dubuque has been its use of unique public/private partnerships. As it relates to PM 2.5 emission reduction, an example is the Smarter Travel pilots with IBM. The City of Dubuque, along with national and local partners, collaborated with IBM on its City-In-Motion project to conduct the Smarter Travel pilot studies. The Smarter Travel pilot studies are part of Smarter Sustainable Dubuque,the City's partnership with IBM Research and the research component of the Sustainable Dubuque initiative. Collaborators include the City of Dubuque, IBM Research, The Jule, East Central Intergovernmental Association, and local private businesses. Dubuque's initial Smarter Travel pilot study used a smartphone application developed by IBM Research and RFID technology to collect anonymous data on how,when and where volunteer participants travel within the community. The anonymous, aggregate data collected was analyzed by IBM and the findings used by the City of Dubuque and its transit partners to implement practices and policies that incorporate lower-cost and lower- impact travel options within Dubuque (such as the redesign of transit routes). Like other Smarter Sustainable Dubuque projects, this research was designed to give residents the information they need to do what they want (reduce costs, save resources, and decrease their environmental impact). Possible outcomes from the on-going pilots include,but are not limited to: reduced travel times, increased fuel efficiency, increased traffic safety, reduced vehicle miles traveled(VMT), and reduced carbon monoxide emissions. EMISSION REDUCTION VIA INNOVATIVE INFRASTRUCTURE Earlier this year Dubuque broke ground on its sixteen million dollar intermodal transportation hub, which will centralize innovative infrastructure for transportation conversions. First to be implemented is Vehicle-to-Transit followed by Vehicle-to-Bike, Vehicle-to-Walk and even Vehicle-to-Rail. Innovative infrastructures such as the intermodal facility, coupled with improved data from the Smarter Travel pilots, will also allow acceleration of car-pool, van-pool and other shared ride systems. EMISSION REDUCTION VIA BUSINESS INNOVATION The Dubuque business community is a leader in sustainability innovation and implementation. The business community, coordinated by the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation (GDDC)through its Innovation Consortium, develops and hosts specific business programming on sustainability. A recent example impacting PM 2.5 is the Consortium's work on compressed Natural Gas Vehicles and infrastructure. With leadership from Page 24 Dubuque's Path Forward to Improved Air Quality Black Hills Energy and private fuel providers, the private sector has embraced compressed natural gas as a more environmentally friendly vehicle fuel and private NG fleets and fueling stations can now be found in Dubuque. The City of Dubuque is currently piloting the use of two CNG pickup trucks and will explore the opportunity to convert additional vehicles to CNG in the future, with potential fueling sources including methane from the Water and Resource Recovery Center, and Dubuque Area Metropolitan Solid Waste Agency. On November 13, 2013 GDDC brought together a natural gas supplier, distributors and end users to discuss benefits (including return on investment) of expansion of NG fueling. EMISSION REDUCTION VIA REGULATION While Dubuque is a community where positive change is most often achieved through discussion, consensus and accommodation there are instances where direct regulation is considered and occurs. While not a primary contributor to PM 2.5, in densely-populated areas, a large number of residents can be adversely impacted by the air quality resulting from recreational fires and burning. To mitigate this,the City of Dubuque has adopted the International Fire Code (IFC), which contains regulations and guidelines regarding recreational fires. EMISSION REDUCTION VIA NON-POINT SOURCE COLLABORATIONS While point-source reduction efforts are proceeding well within the community,the Dubuque Air Quality Task Force will work to identify remaining point-source emitters and develop an engagement process/campaign to identify additional individual improvements that can be made. In addition, as the majority of the direct PM 2.5 in the region relates to non-point sources of emissions, the Dubuque Air Quality Task Force will reach out to the relevant state agencies and associations to determine if there are collaborative efforts which could be undertaken regionally between Dubuque and identified non-point source groups. Progress in these areas can be added at the annual update of the Path Forward. Page 25 Dubuque's Path Forward to Improved Air Quality ACTION PLAN - ASSURING CITIZEN, STAKEHOLDER AND ENGAGEMENT ENGAGING CITIZENS THROUGH EFFORTS LIKE SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE'S WORK ON AIR QUALITY. "Dubuque is a viable, livable, and equitable community that embraces economic prosperity, environmental integrity, and social/cultural vibrancy to create a sustainable legacy for generations to come"became the vision. In order to implement that vision, a citizen-based task force defined 12 key principles to guide the community's path to a more sustainable future. These include: Regional Economy, Smart Energy Use, Resource Management, Community Design, Green Buildings, Healthy Local Foods, Community Knowledge, Reasonable Mobility, Healthy Air, Clean Water, Native Plants and Animals and Community Health and Safety. With the support of technical and education assistance through Advance PM, Dubuque will continue its focus on Air Quality within its Sustainable Dubuque model. Education efforts will continue through the CLE4R project to increase the general public's understanding of the causes and effects of PM 2.5. Through an extension of the CLE4R EPA Environmental Education grant, the Air Quality Task Force and University of Iowa will continue to partner with K-12 schools, colleges, non-profits, and citizen groups . Specifice plans include the following: Re assess K-12 air qualilty curriculum, teacher trainings and outreach in the schools, continue local University science education partnerships, implement further distribution and usage of Airbeams, finalize Airbeam "check out materials"and promote air quality education and information about low cost sensor use through the CLE4R website,the city of Dubuque's website and social media platforms etc. The Air Quality Task Force will annually update community partners and policy makers, including the Dubuque Area Metropolitan Transportation Study Board(DMATS, ) on current air quality data and attainment status through reports, presentations and posting of data on websites and social media. ENGAGING THE ENTIRE BUSINESSES COMMUNITY THROUGH COLLABORATIONS LIKE THE PETAL PROJECT. The Petal Project is a regional green business certification program designed to help businesses in the Dubuque area adopt more environmentally-friendly business practices. The program provides businesses with a simple framework for saving money and resources while establishing a community-wide definition of a green business for consumers wishing to shop based on their values. Currently, 30 businesses in the Dubuque area are participating in the Petal Project, with 15 certified. These organizations span across a range of sectors including retail, education,non-profit,manufacturing, finance, printing, and medical. Together these companies employ over 4,000 people. For additional information on the Petal Project, see Attachment 8. The Air Quality Task Force will explore opportunities to add air quality outreach to existing business program such as the Petal Project. ENGAGING EXPERTS THROUGH GOVERNMENTAL COLLABORATIONS SUCH AS ADVANCE PM. Dubuque has continually sought the input of state, national and international experts as it works toward its Sustainable Dubuque vision. Advance PM is a perfect example of proactively engaging experts on a key environmental issue. The areas and opportunities for technical assistance are many, with four specific areas of interest to Dubuque at this time: • Assistance in measuring progress from existing efforts and extrapolating into the future. Page 26 Dubuque's Path Forward to Improved Air Quality • Assessing the ability to improve capacity for change through scientific, educational and engagement efforts in the community. • Assessing whether local action alone can be sufficient to maintain attainment status. • Assistance with community education, outreach and engagement Page 27 Dubuque's Path Forward to Improved Air Quality APPENDICES Appendix 1 —Dubuque County and City Map Appendix 2—Path Forward Partners Information Page 28 Dubuque's Path Forward to Improved Air Quality APPENDIX 1- DUBUQUE COUNTY AND CITY MAP WITH ROAD NETWORK Federal Functional Classification .'"-k„, Other Principal Arterial BAL . N ; -Minor Arterial Eli . • s r -Major Collector ®IF 'I ; � aL 'O Minor Collector . $ Ery �" Local .•��SVILLE 9� ..., , . _ M .�. lloPrm SO 9. `V1 __ : . '77. .. 1 dellipall Willi Ole DYE' v s"° GRAF Alkir4dIAA i/ II -. L Rtt CEN, •LIA a1 '!EYr EPWORTH PEOSTA . 0 110' I-- • , CI WOR GTON _ ■ illi" i_ A law / .... 4 µ.HEMS,, ____ ..r.• µRey ' 1 Attar 9. I - Ly J 1 i . 13• j f - 1lMikllAi ' 1y { wU � • E � v Miles I r r. Page 29 Dubuque's Path Forward to Improved Air Quality APPENDIX 2 - PATH FORWARD PARTNERS INFORMATION Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (DMATS) The Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (DMATS)is a tri-state Metropolitan Planning Organization(MPO)located at the boundary intersections of the states of Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin. The committee is responsible for approving goals and plans for the development of a seamless transportation system for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods within and between modes of transportation (roads, bicycle and pedestrian facilities,transit,rail, water and air) in Dubuque County. DMATS encourages and fosters cooperation between local, regional, state and federal agencies to discuss transportation issues and plans. Examples of DMATS projects include the U.S. Highway 20 Corridor Study, Julien Dubuque Bridge Capacity Improvements Study, and the Southwest Arterial planning and programming. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation(GDDC) Greater Dubuque Development is a regional economic development organization serving the Greater Dubuque area. Greater Dubuque Development focuses on business retention and expansion, workforce solutions, new business recruitment, and sustainable innovation. Business retention and expansion: Local employers are the source of more than 85 percent of the area's job growth. They are key to Dubuque's success. Recognized as the number-one program in North America by Business Retention and Expansion International, Greater Dubuque's InfoAction aims to continually identify and assess the needs of the area's existing employers,then takes the necessary actions to address both challenges and opportunities. Workforce solutions: Greater Dubuque Development takes a unique,proactive approach to workforce solutions in the Greater Dubuque area. Greater Dubuque provides incoming and existing businesses exceptional workforce assistance and services. Greater Dubuque Development offers the tools that employers need for recruiting talented workforce. New business recruitment: Greater Dubuque Development is committed to the highest level of service to businesses or site-locators considering a location in the Greater Dubuque area. From project conception to reality, Greater Dubuque partners with businesses every step of the way, helping them navigate the course with valuable resources, information, and services. Sustainable innovation: Greater Dubuque Development is helping to create innovation in the Dubuque region. Focusing on sustainability, analytics, and entrepreneurial development, Greater Dubuque provides support and solutions to our existing business base, entrepreneurs, and region. City of Dubuque Dubuque operates under the council-manager form of local government, which combines the political leadership of elected officials in the form of a city council, with the managerial experience of an appointed local government manager. The current City Manager is Michael C. Van Milligen, who has served in this capacity since 1993. The council-manager form of government was adopted by citizen referendum in 1920. Mayor Roy D. Buol and the Dubuque City Council members are the leaders and policy makers elected to represent the community and to concentrate on policy issues that are responsive to citizens'needs and wishes. The city manager is appointed by the city council to carry out policy. The city council also appoints the city attorney and city clerk. The council is the legislative body; its members are the community's decision makers. Power is centralized in the elected council,which approves the budget and determines the city portion of the tax rate, for Page 30 Dubuque's Path Forward to Improved Air Quality example. The council also focuses on the community's goals, major projects, and such long-term considerations as community growth, land use development, capital improvement plans, capital financing, and strategic planning. The council hires a professional manager to carry out the administrative responsibilities and supervises the manager's performance. The Dubuque City Council consists of seven elected representatives: a mayor and two council members elected at large, and one council member elected from each of Dubuque's four wards. The mayor and other council members serve four-year staggered terms. City council positions are considered part-time positions. The mayor is a member of the city council and may vote on all matters before the council. The Dubuque City Council meets on the first and third Monday of each month in the Council Chambers on the second floor of the Historic Federal Building at 350 West 6th Street. City council agenda items are due in the city clerk's office in City Hall by noon on the Wednesday preceding the council meeting. Copies of the agenda are available after 9:00 a.m. on the Friday preceding the meeting. East Central Intergovernmental Association(ECIA) East Central Intergovernmental Association is committed to working with member governments, their citizens, and others to empower eastern Iowa communities and enhance the quality of life in Cedar, Clinton, Delaware, Dubuque and Jackson Counties. ECIA exists because of the need for local governments facing similar problems to cooperate in finding solutions. Through ECIA membership, local governments share resources they could not afford individually. The services and programs provided by ECIA cover six broad categories: Community Development, Economic Development, Housing Assistance, Employment and Training, Transit, and Transportation and Planning. The mission of ECIA is to work with member governments,their citizens, and others to empower communities and enhance the quality of life throughout the region. Page 31 Dubuque's Path Forward to Improved Air Quality COMMUNITY-WIDE ENERGY STRATEGY Sustainable Dubuque Quarterly Work Session 11.13.17 Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy (Buildings) Transportation IN ALIGNMENT WITH EXISTING CITY PLANS Sustainable Dubuque: Smart Energy Use 50% by 2030 Community GHG Reduction Plan Ch 4. Energy & Eco-Education Ch 6. Housing Quality & Affordability Ch 7. Energy-efficient Municipal Facilities Climate & Energy: Greening the Energy Supply: 4/15 pts Industrial Sector Resource Efficiency: 4.4/10 pts Resource Efficient Buildings: 7.3/15 pts Resource Efficient Public Infrastructure: 3.7/10 pts WHERE DO WE STAND NOW? Facility % of Total GHG Emissions (2003-2011 avg ) Residential Electric 16% Residential Nat Gas 8% Commercial Electric 12% Commercial Nat Gas 5% Industrial Electric 29% Industrial Nat Gas 1.7% Transportation 23% Waste 5% Buildings = 72% WHERE DO WE STAND NOW? Source: Alliant WHERE DO WE STAND NOW? Year City of Dubuque Solar Permits Issued 2014 24 2015 11 2016 13 2017 9 (as of summer ’17) Approximately 150 solar installations in City of Dubuque, equating to just over 2,000 kW WHAT CURRENTLY EXISTS? PARTNERSHIPS •Black Hills Energy & Alliant Energy •Grid improvements •Rebates, incentives, and education •Iowa Economic Development Authority •Iowa Community Energy Management Program •Iowa Solar Ready Communities Program •Iowa Clean Cities Fleet Analysis Program RESIDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS & INCENTIVES •Requirements •Adopted 2015 International Energy Conservation Code •Integration into policy •Unified Development Code •Solar-Ready Housing •Downtown Design Guidelines & Historic Preservation Guidelines give advice on how to install solar within those contexts. •Service Delivery •Green Iowa Americorps •Community Weatherization & LIHEAP Programs •Market Demand COMMERICIAL & NON-PROFIT •Commercial & Industrial Improvements •GDDC’s Sustainable Innovations Work •Commercial Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund •Market Demand •Non-Profits: Grants to Green MUNICIPAL FACILITIES •Understanding Our Use •Efficiency Improvements •Solar Installations •Water & Resource Recovery Center PILOTING CNG VEHICLES INNOVATION: METHANE CAPTURE & USE OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD ON SUCCESS FRAMEWORK FOR ANALYSIS OF OPPORTUNITIES •Economic: What’s financially feasible? FRAMEWORK FOR ANALYSIS OF OPPORTUNITIES •Economic: What’s financially feasible? •Environmental: What are the opportunities for GHG reduction? 50% by 2030 Recommendations FRAMEWORK FOR ANALYSIS OF OPPORTUNITIES •Economic: What’s financially feasible? •Environmental: What are the opportunities for GHG reduction? •Equity: Who will benefit from the recommended action? Who could be burdened? Energy Equity On average, low-income households (making less than $40,000 per year) spend 7.8 percent of annual income on energy services; moderate-income households (those making between $40,000 and $50,000 per year) spend 6.8 percent; all households spend, on average, 3 percent of annual income on energy services (Bureau of Labor Statistics 2016). Energy Intensity Low -income: $1.09 per square foot Avg -high income: $0.95 per square foot INCREASED ACCESS TO INFORMATION •What does a sustainable, green building look like? •How do I apply for a solar permit? •Who can help navigate the process? RESIDENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES •Solarize Campaign •Include incentives and/or requirements for solar- ready construction in development covenants •Utilize Housing TIF funds to install energy efficiency and renewable energy technology on low-moderate income housing COMMERCIAL INCENTIVES & REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED certified energy audit of new construction & gut rehabilitations REQUIRED Energy STAR applicants REQUIRED Energy-efficiency lighting guidelines OPTIONAL renewable energy OPTIONAL advanced metering infrastructure OPTIONAL Green or white roof OPTIONAL Recycled construction materials DUBUQUE COUNTY ENERGY DISTRICT •Modeled after Soil & Water Conservation Districts •Education, energy planning, market transformation, investment, advocacy and partnership in order to catalyze and support progress towards sustainable and renewable energy •Potential activities: •Energy audits & weatherizations •Public education •Technical assistance for residents, businesses and farms INVEST IN OUR OWN FACILITIES •Implement IEDA CEMP recommendations •Better understand our own facilities and utility usage •Energy efficiency + renewable energy analysis ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE MUNICIPAL FLEET IMPROVEMENTS •7 of 46 passenger vehicles are best candidates for plug-in electric vehicle use •Recommend replacing passenger pickups, where practical, with smaller electric or hybrid vehicles. •Given current prices of CNG, payback for Jule transit bus replacement is 13.9 years. •Opportunities for conversion to CNG exist for higher mileage medium and heavy- duty vehicles. INNOVATION: WHAT’S NEXT AT WRRC & DMASWA? INNOVATION OPPORTUNITY: HYDROPOWER NEXT STEPS •Stakeholder Engagement •Development of implementation timeline •FY2019 budget requests •Opportunities for innovation •Evaluation PM ADVANCE UPDATE 1 DUBUQUE’S PATH FORWARD TO IMPROVED AIR QUALITY 2017 2Emission Baseline Inventory 2008 Emission Contributors Source: EPA 2008 National Emissions Inventory The task force established a baseline of the selected emissions, using EPA 2008 National Emissions Inventory a base year and data from Potosi monitor. The Pie chart shows emissions by pollutants. The Bar chart shows emissions by contributors in 2008. The total emissions of 51,855 tons and the data from Potosi are used as baselines for future comparison. . 1,788 4,899 1,497 138 1,147 615 1,059 11,964 8,683 4,707 15,358 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 Fuel Combustion -Electric Utlity Fuel Combustion - Industrial Fuel Combustion - other Other Industrial Processes Solvent Utilization Storage & Transportation Waste Disposal & Recycling Highway Vehicles OFF-Highway Natural Resources Miscellaneous Tons Em i s s i o n C o n t r i b u t o r s Source:EPA 2008 National Emissions Inventory 3Emission Baseline Inventory 2008 Potosi Monitor 11.4 11 11.5 11.6 12.2 12.3 12.2 10 10.5 11 11.5 12 12.5 2001-2003 2002-2004 2003-2005 2004-2006 2005-2007 2006-2008 2007-2009 CO N C E N T R A T I O N ( Μ G / M 3 ) YEARS PM 2.5 Annual Design Value from Potosi Monitor 28 29 34 34 35 34 35 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 2001-2003 2002-2004 2003-2005 2004-2006 2005-2007 2006-2008 2007-2009 CO N C E N T R A T I O N ( Μ G / M 3 ) YEARS PM 2.5 Hourly Design Value from Potosi Monitor The data from Potosi monitor showed that the monitor exceed the PM 2.5 Annual design values from 2005 to 2009 and close to exceedance in PM 2.5 Hourly Design Value between 2005 to 2009. PM 2.5 Annual design value PM 2.5 Hourly design value Source: Wisconsin DNR Design Values for Potosi Monitor 4Programs and Projects Implemented from 2008 to 2016 Under Sustainable Dubuque initiatives Safe Routes to School The task force working with the City, Dubuque MPO, GDDC and private sector implemented programs between 2008 to 2016 to reduce emission in the region. The programs are divided into four categories, Transportation which includes all modes, Water treatment , Public Outreach and Private sector improvements. John Deere Dubuque Works Jeld-Wen Water and Resource Recovery Center Diesel Emission Reduction Act Program East-West Corridor Improvements Bus Storage Facility Millwork District Complete Streets TIGER I grant Transit Bus Replacement Smarter Travel Transit Intermodal US 52 Trail CLE4R Alliant Power Plant 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 5Comparison of Pollutants from 2008-2014 Source: EPA 2008, 2011 & 2014 National Emissions Inventory To date, Dubuque County been in compliance with the federal standards for PM 2.5. Projects and programs implemented in Dubuque County have had a positive impact on the emissions in the reason. EPA data shows a steady decrease in pollutants form 2008 to 2014. Pollutants 18,688 4,991 5,233 9,672 2,046 3,883 7,341 17,723 4,259 3,827 9,764 1,962 1,068 8,406 15,802 2,761 2,581 8,903 1,544 39 6,625 0 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000 14,000 16,000 18,000 20,000 Carbon Monoxide Ammonia Nitrogen Oxides PM10 Primary (Filt + Cond) PM2.5 Primary (Filt + Cond) Sulfur Dioxide Volatile Organic Compounds To n s 2008 2011 2014 6Comparison of Emission Contributors from 2008-2014 Source: EPA 2008, 2011 & 2014 National Emissions Inventory 41 119 1,807 210 1,132 380 880 9,862 6,549 4,392 12,884 1,591 914 2,252 141 1,504 719 884 11,064 7,696 5,219 15,024 1,788 4,899 1,497 138 1,147 615 1,059 11,964 8,683 4,707 15,358 0 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000 14,000 16,000 Fuel Combustion -Electric Utlity Fuel Combustion - Industrial Fuel Combustion - other Other Industrial Processes Solvent Utilization Storage & Transportation Waste Disposal & Recycling Highway Vehicles OFF-Highway Natural Resources Miscellaneous tons em i s s i o n c o n t r i b u t o r s 2008 2011 2014 7 Carbon Monoxide Ammonia Nitrogen Oxides PM10 Primary (Filt + Cond) PM2.5 Primary (Filt + Cond) Sulfur Dioxide Volatile Organic Compounds Carbon Monoxide Ammonia Nitrogen Oxides PM10 Primary (Filt + Cond) PM2.5 Primary (Filt + Cond) Sulfur Dioxide Volatile Organic Compounds Comparison of emissions reduction in Dubuque & Scott Counties (2008-2014) Source: EPA 2008 & 2014 National Emissions Inventory Dubuque County Scott County21,949 8,259TO N S 7,636 15,776 17,055 16,985 16,261 TO N S 4,588 7,225 6,657 13,261 14,301 14,290 13,520 Pollutant 2008-2014 Savings in number of tons 103,466 % Savings -32% Pollutant 2008-2014 Savings in number of tons 73,842 % Savings -15% 8Comparison of emissions by sources between Dubuque & Scott Counties (2008-2014) Source: EPA 2008 & 2014 National Emissions Inventory Dubuque County Huge emission reductions in Industry, Electric, Utility and Transportation sectors. Emission increase in Fuel combustion and other industry process. Scott County Huge emission reductions Transport, electric utility and Storage. Emission increase in Waste disposal & recycling, Solvent Utilization and Miscellaneous. -1,747 -4,780 310 -2,103 -2,474 -2,134 72 -15 -235 -179 FUEL COMB. ELEC. UTIL. FUEL COMB. INDUSTRIAL FUEL COMB. OTHER HIGHWAY VEHICLES MISCELLANEOUS OFF-HIGHWAY OTHER INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES SOLVENT UTILIZATION STORAGE & TRANSPORT WASTE DISPOSAL & RECYCLING -1,763 196 -309 -7,800 1,086 -2,373 99 270 -808 905 FUEL COMB. ELEC. UTIL. FUEL COMB. INDUSTRIAL FUEL COMB. OTHER HIGHWAY VEHICLES MISCELLANEOUS OFF-HIGHWAY OTHER INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES SOLVENT UTILIZATION STORAGE & TRANSPORT WASTE DISPOSAL & RECYCLING TO N S TO N S 9Emission Inventory from 2008-2016 Potosi Monitor The data from Potosi monitor showed that the monitor is not exceeding the PM 2.5 Annual design values from 2010 to 2016. PM 2.5 Annual design value Source: Wisconsin DNR Design Values for Potosi Monitor 11.4 11 11.5 11.6 12.2 12.3 12.2 11.5 10.7 10 9.5 8.7 8.3 7.6 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 2001-2003 2002-2004 2003-2005 2004-2006 2005-2007 2006-2008 2007-2009 2008-2010 2009-2011 2010-2012 2011-2013 2012-2014 2013-2015 2014-2016 CO N C E N T R A T I O N ( Μ G / M 3 ) YEARS 10Emission Inventory from 2008-2016 Potosi Monitor The data from Potosi monitor showed that the monitor is not exceeding the PM 2.5 Hourly design values from 2010 to 2016. Source: Wisconsin DNR Design Values for Potosi Monitor 28 29 34 34 35 34 35 33 29 25 21 21 21 21 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 2001-2003 2002-2004 2003-2005 2004-2006 2005-2007 2006-2008 2007-2009 2008-2010 2009-2011 2010-2012 2011-2013 2012-2014 2013-2015 2014-2016 CO N C E N T R A T I O N ( Μ G / M 3 ) YEARS PM 2.5 Hourly design value 11Potosi Monitor Raw Data from 2008-2016 Source: Wisconsin DNR The raw data from the Potosi monitor shows several measurements above 35 micrograms per cube meter of air between 2008 and 2010. Since 2010, all measurements have been below 35 micrograms per cube meter of air. 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Co n c e n t r a t i o n ( μ g / m 3 ) Years 12Potosi Monitor Raw Data from 2008-2016 Source: Wisconsin DNR The raw data from the Potosi monitor shows that most higher measurements occur in winter followed by spring and fall. 25 31 31 28 29 25 30 29 26 29 31 30 30 28 30 25 28 26 31 30 31 30 30 25 23 28 23 31 30 28 28 31 29 25 28 28 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Co n c e n t r a t i o n ( μ g / m 3 ) Years Fall Spring Summer Winter 13Future Initiatives From Year 2016 to Year 2020 1 US 52 / SW ARTERIAL PROJECT 2 EAST-WEST CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS 3 STREETS PROJECT 4 5 6 COMMUNITY AIR QUALITY EDUCATION THROUGH CLE4R PROJECT CNG PROJECT METHANE FROM SOLID WASTE AND WATER TREATMENT PLANT PROJECT 14Long Term Projects after 2020 INCORPORATION OF AIR QUALITY INTO COUNTY HEALTH GOALS PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS INNOVATIVE INFRASTRUCTURE BUSINESS INNOVATION REGULATION NON-POINT SOURCE COLLABORATIONS SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE’S WORK ON AIR QUALITY ENGAGING THE ENTIRE BUSINESSES COMMUNITY THROUGH COLLABORATIONS LIKE THE PETAL PROJECT 15 Questions ?