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Climate Action Plan Adoption Copyrighted August 3, 2020 City of Dubuque Action Items # 3. City Council Meeting ITEM TITLE: ClimateAction PlanAdoption SUM MARY: City Manager recommending approval of the 50% by 2030 Community Climate Action & Resiliency Plan Update, as presented on July 13, 2020 by Gina Bell and paleBLUEdot, LLC consultant Ted Redmond. RESOLUTION Approving the 50% by 2030 Community Climate Action and Resiliency Plan SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File;Adopt Resolution(s) DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type Climate Action Plan Update-MVM Memo City Manager Memo Staff Memo Staff Memo Climate Action Plan 2020 Supporting Documentation Climate Action Plan Appendix Supporting Documentation CAP Survey Report Supporting Documentation Resolution Resolutions Dubuque THE CITY OF � ui-Aseria cih DuB E , . � . , � II � Maste iece on tj2e Mississi i zoo�•zoiz•zois YP pp zoi�*zoi9 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: 50% by 2030 Community Climate Action & Resiliency Plan Update DATE: July 28, 2020 Sustainable Community Coordinator Gina Bell recommends City Council approval of the 50% by 2030 Community Climate Action & Resiliency Plan Update, as presented on July 13, 2020 by Gina Bell and paleBLUEdot, LLC consultant Ted Redmond. When the City Council approves this plan, they are not agreeing to every individual element of the plan. For instance, the plan recommends committing 50% of the annual Utility Franchise Fee, or $2.2 million a year, to implementation of this plan. I do not believe that is realistic as this would trigger a 16.4% property tax increase costing the average homeowner $124 a year. With this approval tonight, on an annual basis the City Council will consider individual elements through the annual budget process, through annual City Council goal setting and as ordinances, policies and procedures are adopted. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. � Mic ael C. Van Milligen MCVM:jh Attachment cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Gina Bell, Sustainable Community Coordinator Dubuque THE CITY OF � All•Ameriea City Du B E ��w��K�,�� ' � II ��' Maste iece on the Mississi i Z°°'`z°lZ=Z°13 �p pp Zoi�*zoi9 MEMORANDUM TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Gina Bell, Sustainable Community Coordinator SUBJECT: 50% by 2030 Community Climate Action & Resiliency Plan Update DATE: July 28, 2020 INTRODUCTION This memo is to request City Council approval of the enclosed 50% by 2030 Community Climate Action & Resiliency Plan Update for the City of Dubuque. On July 13, 2020 staff member, Gina Bell, and paleBLUEdot, LLC consultant, Ted Redmond, presented the detailed plan update and implementation plan to City Council. BACKGROUND After serving 10 years on the City Council, Roy D. Buol ran for the office of Mayor in 2005. His platform was based upon "engaging citizens as partners," and what he heard from thousands of citizens was a consistent theme surrounding water quality, recycling, green space, public transit, cultural vitality, accessibility and downtown revitalization. During the 2006 City Council goal- setting process, Mayor Buol proposed and received full support from his council colleagues to focus on sustainability as a City top priority, stating "cities that get out in front on sustainability will have competitive economic advantages in the future." What soon became known as Sustainable Dubuque is a City Council adopted, community-created, and citizen-led initiative. 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. Dubuque established itself as a regional and national leader in its ability to collaboratively partner to achieve community goals. What Dubuque is achieving collectively today through its Sustainable Dubuque model, is the direct result of the knowledge and understanding that sustainability is a balanced approach to long-term life quality. It is a rare approach to life quality where no one in the community is excluded and everyone who wants to do so, can participate and contribute. That is what is unique in Dubuque's ability to continue to innovate and transform. The 50% by 2030 Community Climate Action & Resiliency Plan (CAP), adopted in 2013, is a non-binding, voluntary effort to identify opportunities to reduce Dubuque's community greenhouse gas emissions and serves as an integral step in moving towards our Sustainable Dubuque vision. The CAP outlines the vision and strategy to meet or exceed the City's greenhouse gas emission reduction goal (50% of 2003 levels by the year 2030). The CAP provides a roadmap to guide the environmental integrity, social/cultural vibrancy, and economic prosperity of the city. The plan has been used by staff, the community and businesses to both reduce greenhouse gases as well as adapt to the changing climate. It also serves to inform City Council goal setting, which creates the annual budget priorities. The update is the result of informed, inclusive, and tailored community engagement. The CAP's goals help focus major policy decisions of how the City government, in partnership with the community, will address greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals (mitigation) and prepare for climate change impacts (adaptation), with a direct correlation to projects. Built on the Sustainable Dubuque model, the CAP directly supports the City's vision: that Dubuque 2034 is a sustainable and resilient city and an inclusive and equitable community. Dubuque 2034 has preserved our Masterpiece on the Mississippi, has a strong diverse economy and expanding connectivity. Our residents experience healthy living and active lifestyles; have choices of quality, livable neighborhoods; have an abundance of fun things to do; and are engaged in the community. A significant update of the City's CAP has been made and includes adaptation activities as well as centers equity in its approach and design. City staff worked closely with a team of consultants, with expertise in facilitating and developing climate action plans with inclusive community engagement to develop this holistic Climate Action Plan for our community. DISCUSSION 50% by 2030 Plan is highly illustrated and graphically designed to convey meaningful messages in an easy to read, action-oriented manner. The plan begins with an Executive Summary and Introduction to easily allow the reader to understand the purpose and priorities of the plan and climate change. Following the Acknowledgements, the Mayor's statement and Table of Contents, the 50% by 2030 Community Climate Action and Resiliency Plan has thirteen (13) sections as follows: 01. Executive Summary 02. Introduction 03. Greenhouse Gas 04. Buildings and Energy 05. Transportation and Land Use 06. Solid Waste and Recycling 07. Water, Wastewater and Flooding 08. Climate Health and Safety 09. Food 10. Greenspace and Tree Canopy 11. Climate Economy 12. Climate Action Capacity 13. Action and Implementation The Appendix includes additional climate action sector information, a list of greenhouse gas emissions forecast assumptions, a glossary of terms, infographics, and Dubuque's climate vulnerability assessment. Substantial community engagement and a survey informed the process early but was interrupted due to COVID-19 safety concerns. Staff and consultants continue to improve the implementation plan which will include additional community engagement to garner support for the CAP and move into action-oriented work with community members in the coming months. 2 BUDGETIMPACT Substantial funding is needed to undertake climate action. Adopting the 50% by 2030 Community Climate Action and Resiliency Plan is a voluntary, non-binding plan however Council is urged to consider future funding for actions outlined in the plan. Actions with significant budget impacts will require Council approval before being implemented. REQUESTED ACTION The requested action is for City Council approval of the 50% by 2030 Community Climate Action and Resiliency Plan Update as presented. Enclosures 3 Prepared by Crenna M. Brumwell 300 Main Street, Suite 330 Dubuque IA 52001 563 589-4381 Return to Crenna M. Brumwell 300 Main Street, Suite 330 Dubuque IA 52001 563 589-4381 RESOLUTION NO. 243-20 APPROVING THE 50% BY 2030 COMMUNITY CLIMATE ACTION AND RESILIENCY PLAN WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque made sustainability a top priority beginning in 2006; and WHEREAS, Sustainable Dubuque is a City Council adopted, community -created, and citizen led initiative, and WHEREAS, to further the efforts of Sustainable Dubuque the City Council adopted the 50% by 2030 Community Climate Action and Resiliency Plan in 2013; and WHEREAS, the 50% by 2030 Community Climate Action and Resiliency Plan is a non- binding voluntary effort to identify opportunity to reduce Dubuque's greenhouse gas emissions and serves as an integral step in moving towards the Sustainable Dubuque vision; and WHEREAS, the 50% by 2030 Community Climate Action and Resiliency Plan outlines the vision and strategy to meet or exceed the City's goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 50% of the 2003 levels by the year 2030; and WHEREAS, the 50% by 2030 Community Climate Action and Resiliency Plan is a roadmap which guides the environmental integrity, social/cultural vibrancy, and economic prosperity efforts of the city; and WHEREAS, City staff has worked closely with a consultant to develop a significant update to the 50% by 2030 Community Climate Action and Resiliency Plan, including adaption activities and equity in its approach and design; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires accepting the updated non -binding plan in order for the City Council and staff to begin evaluation of projects and implementation strategies contained within the plan as they are prioritized during the City Council's annual goal setting, practical, feasible, and possible within budget constraints; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to clarify that approving the updated 50% by 2030 Community Climate Action and Resiliency Plan does not commit the City to every initiative contained in the plan or set specific timelines for projects and initiatives contained in the 50% by 2030 Community Climate Action and Resiliency Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AS FOLLOWS: 1. The City of Dubuque hereby approves the update to the 50% by 2030 Community Climate Action and Resiliency Plan. Passed, approved and adopted this 3rd day of August 2020. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevi i t. 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'✓ ti\_�� _,�, � • • ' � � � � � Thank you to the following organizations and individuals for their contributions: Elected Officials: Gina Bell,Sustainable Community Coordinator Anderson Sainci City of Dubuque, Resource ,� Management . �.,' � Candace Eudaley-Loebach Resilient Community , Advisory Commission ��`� Charlie Winterwood Resident Roy D. Buol Cori Burbach City of Dubuque,Assistant Mayor City Manager Dave Lyons Greater Dubuque �i':.;��.'.i Development Corporation � { David Johnson City of Dubuque, Building � s � ; � ""' Services Manager(former) �� -- Emily Reisch City of Dubuque, l � Sustainability Intern r� � . ,� Jacob Semann Alliant Energy Ric Jones, David Resnick City Council At-Large City Council At-Large �ake Jansen Student, Loras College F . � Jake Kohlhaas Resilient Community _�` � . •� Advisory Commission/ � Loras College �IF �� +� f 1 �Y * Ken Miller City of Dubuque,Solid Waste t .1� : , �` F� Agency Administrator � �� , Mary Rose Corrigan City of Dubuque, Public ��+�� ' Health I<evin Lynch Laura Roussell Paul Schultz Green Dubuque City Council Ward 1 City Council Ward 2 Rahim Akrami City of Dubuque, ICMA � M� Management Fellow � �� Raki Giannakouros Green Dubuque � �� Shane Hoeper City of Dubuque, Housing �: ,,� ,� ' Inspector � �� Steve Sampson Brown City of Dubuque, Engineering �� ' _;A Department Danny Sprank Brad Cavanagh Suzie Stroud Dubuque Pacific Islander City Council Ward 3 City Council Ward 4 Health Project(DPIHP) Temwa Phiri City of Dubuque, Human Appointed Officials: Rights Department Crenna Brumwell,City Attorney Kevin Firnstahl,City Clerk g�u��.� Michael C.Van Milligen, City Manager �a�� Ted Redmond, Principal-Planning Colleen Redmond, Principal- Engagement Andrea Siegel,Social Media Specialist Henry Pan, GIS Specialist Huda Ahmed,Terra Soma LLC- Engagement �i:��BLL�EC�C��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 Dear Neighbors, �� Every community owes its existence and vitality to generations from around the world who � �_ contributed their hopes, dreams, and energy to creating the history that led to this moment. Some were brought here against their will, some were drawn to leave their � � � distant homes in hope of a better life, and some have lived on this land for more generations than can be counted. Truth and acknowledgment are critical to building �� mutual respect and connection across all barriers of heritage and difference. �:__- � � I acknowledge that while we now call Dubuque home,it was built on the ancestral lands of the Meskwaki,Ho-Chunk,Potawatomi,and other Indigenous Peoples who have stewarded this land throughout the generations. Black, Indigenous, and people of color have demonstrated resilience and resistance in the face of violent efforts to separate them from their land,culture,and one another.They remain at the forefront of movements to protect Mother Earth and the life earth sustains. As we work to address the climate crisis,we must put people first.This means working in partnership with frontline communities to determine how best we can support efforts already in motion and build coalitions to lessen the impacts of climate change for all residents.By centering equity in our climate work,we can achieve fair outcomes for every Dubuque resident. Beginning in the 1980s,when Dubuque led the country in unemployment and had lost its connection to the Mississippi River,residents and business owners found a way to change Dubuque,making it a new kind of national leader for the 215t century.When I ran for the office of mayor in 2005,my platform was based upon"engaging citizens as partners,"and what I heard from thousands of citizens was a consistent theme surrounding water quality, recycling, greenspace, public transit, cultural vitality, accessibility and downtown revitalization. A year later, with support from my council colleagues, we named sustainability a top priority,stating,"cities that get out in front on sustainability will have competitive economic advantages in the future:' Fifteen years later, amid a global health pandemic, a climate crisis and uncertainty regarding the health, safety, and economic prosperity of our community's future, this continues to ring true. Bolstered by the work of Sustainable Dubuque, a City Council- adopted,community-created,and citizen-led initiative, Dubuque will continue to expand awareness, create partnerships and work hard to cut the emissions that cause climate change and prepare our neighborhoods for its inevitable impacts to make sure Dubuque is a sustainable,resilient,equitable,and compassionate community of choice.I am proud of the progress we have made, and we will continue to evolve and advance our citizen- inspired vision and goals for Dubuque. Now, we take our next big step. It requires innovation, imagination, resourcefulness, originality, and risk. In order to reach our goal, the 2020 update to our 50% by 2030 Community Climate Action and Resiliency Plan details the specific actions we will take over the next decade to significantly cut emissions across all sectors of city life. Our work is informed by the most up-to-date science and projections from climate experts.The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change(IPCC)Report,as well as the United States'Fourth National Climate Assessment,show that the global community must act with urgency to confront this crisis before it is too late.In Dubuque,we are heeding this warning and setting a strong,replicable example. 1 Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 �� iviayv� � a�a«i��i� In 2013,the City Council adopted the 50%by 2030 Community Climate Action&Resiliency Plan. Our first-ever greenhouse gas inventory identified that over 70%of our emissions come from heating,cooling,and powering buildings. In this update,we have committed to protect and prepare our most vulnerable residents and the larger community for the impacts of climate change. While we invest in infrastructure improvements to improve our resiliency, we also invest in the resiliency of our residents through a variety of programs and public/private partnerships to address affordable housing,generational poverty,underemployment,grade-level reading,brain health,racism,and other challenges faced by our community. The City of Dubuque and our partners are committed to be an anti-racist,pro-climate action,human-centered organization.This update is only the beginning of the urgent body of work and,although we have a plan,we will continue to learn about creating more sustainable,resilient communities,and ways to create opportunities to collaborate and work together to create innovative solutions to our most daunting challenges. I am proud to say that I am one of thousands of community leaders who have committed to fighting climate change, creating more equitable communities,and creating innovative economic development opportunities that benefit all of our residents and businesses. I look forward to making Dubuque climate ready with you! Sincerely � �, � . � � Mayor`f2oy D.Buol � "��fl ,i*,�r�S�'�`a�� - a, �� r�: �r !i�� __- � ---- _. _-__�— _. , ._..--. ��r�� _ ��'j��ry��r� __._ =�ry=��=^+ri _ �. _ - .. _. .�C _._ � .�� .. -..-- �; 'a �71 r '^�, . � __..._� � ' '� n � � � � ,��J'I � __ — � J `� �� -'.�- ' �;' r�� _ �fA ��r�� '� �`� �. �Y'i.Y� �M .- �� 1 y � ��_I�! ��I�jl�� I. _� �;�I.. 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' •' Our Challenge Our Opportunity Our Vision • • The combustion of fossil Transformation of our energy To be the first Climate fuels is warming earth's system is essential in order to Resilient community in lowa, atmosphere and changing stop burning fossil fuels.This leading in the social and our climate. Climate change transition presents an economic transitions �, � .. - is already affecting opportunity for Dubuque. necessary to prevent,prepare Dubuque and its impacts Directing our energy for,recover from,and adapt A � are projected to become investments into renewable to the long-term impacts of � � much more severe in the sources will make them more climate change. coming decades.To decentralized and resilient minimize harmful impacts and provide for local job Our Carbon Reduction . . . . and play its part in curbing creation. Innovation, Goal �- . • global carbon pollution, technology,and collective To be the first Net Carbon Dubu ue needs to take bold social chan e inherent in �. -oo , a g Neutral communi in lowa � � � steps to reduce greenhouse Climate Action can also and to reduce community- gas emissions and build support greater community Wide GHG emissions 50% � � resiliency. abundance and shared equity. below 2003 levels by 2030. . Where Are We Going? 2020 2030 Climate 5�p�o Action Plan ' � � � ' update Below2003 ` ` � . . 2003 1,127,079 2o�a Metric Tons GHG ��.�O/O , � , ,: ,II � Below 2003 ! Reduction Share By Sector � ' " ' How Do We Get There? Share of Total 2030 Reductions by 2030 of Reductions of Climate Climate Action Plan by Sector: - Action Plan by Sector: � ' �� . . .- - . . . 0 Cumulative Potential Cost Savings of Plan ' ' ' o N o� � Measures Through 2030: � � � � Implementing many of the measures in this plan,such as � � � r reduction of energy consumption or single-occupancy ' " a � � auto use,and avoided cost of carbon,can save money for ' " �' � � � the community. �' a� � . . . w o Share of Potential Cost Savings by Sector: . - . .. . . � � }' v Buildings and Transportation • •• � • •' • �o � � � �o . . �' a � � � � .� � • ^ - I . °° H v�i � ■ 1 ':: ._: 1-2 � Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 f�� _ � • - � . .. . _ i � . � � � � � � � ' � BE1:Increase distributed renewable energy by 21 MW of installed capacity by 2030. BE2:Reduce citywide energy consumption by 10% by 2030. BE3:Promote "fuel switching" to reduce on-site fossil fuel use 10% by 2030. BE4:Increase renewable energy share of electric grid to 15% by 2030 (beyond current Alliant Energy commitments) � . 1 � • . • 1 . 1 � . � � TL1:Decrease Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) by 10% by 2030. TL2:Support and encourage alternative fuel vehicles,Achieve 20%of vehicles sold and 15% of VMT by 2030. 111 • . � , - SW1: 50% diversion by 2030 measured on a per capita basis. SW2: Waste education. SW3: Achieve 100% beneficial use of landfill gas. 1 . - 1 . - � . - . � � • • • � • W1: Increase water conservation citywide. W2: Reduce wastewater impacts. W3: Mitigate flood hazards and impacts. �� . - ■ - . � . � � , - HS1: Create a climate adaptive community. HS2: Educate, engage, and empower the public for climate health and safety. HS3: Address air quality impacts of climate change. F1 Reduce food's contribution to climate change. rove local availability. - � • . - . � • . � • • GS1:Strengthen Dubuque's tree canopy. GS2:Strengthen Dubuque's green space. 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Two changes to lowa's climate south already experience. are occurring already:shorter winters with fewer cold extremes,and more ______ heavy and extreme precipitation. Increases in the global surface temperature and changes in precipitation levels and patterns are expected to continue and intensify for decades. In turn,these changes in climate have impacts on the economy and health of local communities. = = - - - = - ' � � � o � . . The following highlight the vulnerabilities to climate risks facing Dubuque, � :q�e � excerpted from the 2019 Dubuque Climate Vulnerability Assessment: � � �� . � Heat Stress Air Quality Vector-Borne Disease Mental Health 2Qq(y „ (High) ''/` �� j 1 ~ � ��. Neva , Warmertemperatures Increased heat may Longer growing Exposureto increased M� x`' and more extreme result in more days seasons and higher dimate impacts and �e 2p� " heat may lead to of poor air quality temperatures may disasters may lead to MOK '; higher risk of heat- and exposure to increase vector-borne increased anxiety and related illness diseases like West Nile other mental health allergens,impacting Virus and Lyme ramifications. � respiratory illnesses. disease. Sa o' Stormwater Trees,Greenspace, Surface Water Housing Management and Agriculture Quality -- (High) (High) 2(�<:' � � — Deni>.;:;�: �l.� � T� A .,. - Warmer temperatures Heavier rains coupled Increased Increases to heavy ��90 ,x will increase demand with higher risk of temperatures and rain events and for air conditioning surface drought changes to flooding/flash and weatherization conditions may precipitation will flooding risk may needs. Energy costs significantly increase stress trees, negatively impact 7].;3!' may be difficult for demand on ��x;�_. �; ,, vulnerable stormwater greenspace, and water quality in the ��; � populations to meet. management. The agriculture. city's lakes,streams, � Heavier rains coupled city's stormwater Conditions may be and rivers. with higher risk of infrastructure may not more favorable for Increased pollutants �� '�� surface drought be capable of disease,pests,and and contamination conditions may cause handling the amount invasive species. potential,combined more local flooding, of runoff during more Trees and crop with increased particularly "flash frequent heavy down flooding"which could pours, requiring species which annual water cause damage to resources to make formerly thrived in temperatures could , housing and reduce needed upgrades. the area's climate increase risk to algal l mobility for portions may be less suited and bacterial - • •- ofthecommunity. forfutureclimate growth, harming , , conditions habitats and � + limiting recreation. �.►� �� 2-2 Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 �� Why Create a Climate Action Plan The creation,and dedicated implementation of a Climate Action Plan (CAP)is an organized way for a city to contribute to solving the global climate crisis while helping its resident and business communities create improved resilience to the current and future impacts and risks of climate change. What is a Climate Action What is Climate Change What is Climate Change The Role of Cities in Plan (CAP) Mitigation? Adaptation? Climate Action Climate action plans are Climate Change Mitigation Some impacts of climate With a large majority of comprehensive road maps addresses the root causes of change are now inevitable. Americans living in urban that outline the specific climate change through the Climate Change Adaptation areas,cities play a key role in Strategies and Actions that a reduction or prevention of seeks to lower the risks posed addressing climate change. City will implement to greenhouse gas(GHG) by these impacts. Both While each individual city's reduce greenhouse gas emissions.Mitigation can mitigation and adaptation are impact on global GHG emissions and build mean using new technologies necessary,because even if emissions is relatively small, resilience to related climatic and renewable energies, emissions are dramatically the leadership cities provide impacts. The Dubuque CAP making older equipment decreased,adaptation will in motivating change can be addresses both climate more energy efficient,or still be needed to deal with extremely significant. mitigation and climate changing management the global changes that have According to a survey by the adaptation actions. practices or consumer already been set in motion. US Conference of Mayors, behavior. more than half(53%) had Types of Climate Plan Actions: committed to reducing Lead ing by Example: greenhouse gas emissions. Arti❑ns the City �an apply tv eity Climate Action As A Journey nperatians ❑r facilities t❑ illustrate The Climate Action Plan represents a robust vision of the ar[ivns achers can take: future with a comprehensive scope of action befitting the - tnstall solar❑n rooftops nf publi� magnitude of our collective climate challenge ahead. This buildinys plan should be seen as a living document. Action progress •Advpt net-zery energystandardsfor and effectiveness should be reviewed at regular intervals publicfaciEities through the plan's implementation and adjustments should •Con�ert city fleets to EVs be made to expand or modify the scope of individual actions Ad►►ocati ng: and to augment the plan with new actions as appropriate to Enc❑urage change in support af respond to ever-changing market and community meeting CAP gvals-these ran indude conditions. Iob6ying at StatelFederal and edu�ating public vn activns they can take: Synergy of Mitigation and Adaptation Actions -Lobhyfor PACEfinancing legislation -Promote utiEity re6ate programs •Prv�ide Net�ery and 5alar Ready Climate Mitigation Climate Adaptation Guides to Residents and Businesses Actions Actions Require: Energy Efficiency Afforestation,Open Actians the City can take to require artions space preservation within the pri�ate sedor. •Require energy efFiciency and renewable Renewable Energy Addressing vulnerable energy within PU{]ordinance population needs • Advpt an energy ben�hmarking Sustainable vrdinan�e Transportation, Infrastructure protection -Require solar p�feasihilityassessment Improved Fuel Efficiency and building design with all new building permits Capture and beneficial Flood and Flash Flood �ncenti►►ize: use of landfill gas mitigation These can include direct c�cvnvmic incenti�es as well as artions which Increasing carbon Community programs remv�e barriers: sequestration promoting preparedness •Expedite permitting for clean energy Industrial process �, Business continuity projects improvements planning •Offer Ne[Zera te�hni�al assistanre •Estahlish a Renewable Energy grant program Far inrome qualifiecf residents. ; � .:: . BLUE� �.. . Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 2-3 T-- .• ,p�� '� � � � � '�% ' • !, �� : y r . • � • •� '`� �; � �' � � � ,• • ' • • . • � �� t- I - •� • '• • . • � ' � �' �, � .k •� •�. • • • � •. - ;✓ `,� � � / - �• • • .�.• • � � Y - • / ' � 1• '',�� • ��• . .. -. . . . . . r� � � _ ► `� • • •. '• • • r . i � � • • • • � -• • - • • 1 � • . . -�. N � . � . • •• "• • � � ••• • • This sector area includes all This sector area includes emissions •" • "• � • • electricity and natural gas from on-road vehicle traffic • " " • • " • • • consumption within the city and occurring in the community. " • • • also considers the mix of energy Strategies in this sector area include •• • " �••• • • • generation supplying the city of reductions in vehicle miles traveled •• Dubuque. Strategies in this sector as well as shifts to cleaner,low and area include improved energy no carbon fuel vehicles in Dubuque. efficiency as well as shifts in '• " " •" Dubuque's energy supply to • • " • " •• • • cleaner,low and no carbon sources. . . -. . ... . • .- .- . ... - . . .. . � �....`� � . • . • � 1 � 1 • - •- -• �� : _ __ ;�--;�,�.� • • •- • • - -• • •- • � �'`� ,,�� _- . • • • -• - - � � �. •- -• • � �,�u �♦sc��' * — •� � F � L �• � .�� - �� •� /�� ' �r , �� [.. . •.,�LF � • �� ` .' 1" � ,�y��S�T � � � � � •• � {'ty C r _ �� r�• • • � • ■ ■ + •J'L' ��L '' ! Ti * • � � �-� : • •� . _ _- �;' .. �7�, - y,�. e� -^ �'3 1 • This sector area includes This sector area includes the climate ' ' •• • • • • • ' commercial and non-commercial resilience and benefits of urban tree •• '• • •• • food cultivation and distribution, canopy,ground cover,community • •' ' • food and nutrition insecurity,and greenspace and parks,and •• ' • ' • food waste. Strategies in this sector ecosystems that rely on these • • • • • area include reduction of food natural elements. Strategies in this ' • •• waste,food system and distribution sector include resilience/expansion resilience,strengthening of local of urban tree canopy coverage, food production capacity,and improvement of beneficial use of equitable access to healthy food. lawn areas,and mitigation of heat island impacts ..., � � � � 2-4 Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 �� r 'Ik �� , ��.-�_ �5. % � ti ��. 'r �� i .. ,, � Vr .; ir .rrYf t� Y. }� � � � � � 'i� � _ - •r.� � ,�}� � � �..i i � j ` .� � I ! � �� ..I�F ..S-; �2� � � � �,;- � . � �. u � �_.* - . . . �� ,. ,��, �._ - ' e _ �� . � • • • • . � - �,� "�,�� ' fi'' . This sector area includes all This sector area includes potable This sector area includes community solid waste generated by residents water distributed to Dubuque health impacts and resilience in the and businesses within the residents and businesses, face of current climate impacts and community. Strategies in this sector wastewater collection and projected risks. Strategies in this focus on diversion of food, treatment,stormwater collection, sector focus on community resilience consumer,and construction waste flood mitigation,and surface water to extreme heat and weather,vector- as well as reduction of landfill gas health. Strategies in this sector borne and water-borne disease,and generation and beneficial use of focus on water conservation, air quality impacts of climate change. unavoidable landfill gas emissions. wastewater reduction and beneficial use of wastewater emissions,flood mitigation,and stormwater infiltration. � � i� J � __:� � �. :_ - :� ,� � -=-:;�xe j_+.� ' �� . � `i � 1 You cannot get through a single day , - . • without having an • • • impact on the world This sector includes the economic This sector area includes financial around you. What you development,jobs,and business mechanisms,and systemic and do makes a creation potential represented by organizational capacity to the actions and goals of all sectors implement the actions and goals of difference, a nd you in this Climate Action Plan. all sectors in this Climate Action have to decide what Strategies in this sector include Plan. Strategies in this sectorfocus kind of difference you workforce development,economic on mechanisms for financing development and new business Climate Action work,resilience of want to make. financing,and resilience of social networks-particularly those businesses in the community. serving vulnerable populations,and education,engagement,and Jane Goodall, empowerment of the public. A11thf OpO�OgISt � � �i��BLI.�EC�C��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 2-5 Benefits of Climate Action Types of Climate Action The strategies and actions contained in this plan seek to reduce Dubuque's Benefits dependence on non-renewable fossil fuels,prioritize sustainable uses of land and water,reduce waste,and support improved equity and livability. The actions � .. -. . . . outlined in this plan will reduce Dubuque's GHG emissions. In addition to reducing ' • • •' ' •• ' the community's contribution to climate change this plan strives to identify how climate change will increasingly impact the community. The CAP addresses next steps for Dubuque to adequately respond to climate change. If implemented � • • -• • • • • • successfully the CAP will enhance Dubuque's economic vitality,resilience,and • • viability as a healthy,livable city. 6 Ways Climate Action Can Be Good For Dubuque's Economy � • • • - •- 1:Dubuque can lower emissions while growing the economy. • • • Since 2003,Dubuque's GDP has increased 41%while community wide GHG emissions have fallen over 27%. 2.Electricity from renewable sources is typically less expensive than fossil fuels. � . . . . The costs of renewable energy fallen significantly over the last decade and their portion of our energy mix has grown. According The foalCostCrossover,a study by Energy Innovation,it would be cheaper to replace 3/4ths of existing U.S.coal plants �A� • � -• • - • • with wind and solar power than to keep them operating with coal. Y�� ' ' " ' � 3.Clean energy jobs already employ about 3.5 million Americans and growing. The transition to renewable energy is a transition to local energy sources and • � '• � infrastructure—and retention of more energy expenditures in the local economy. According to a study by the non-profit group MassSolar,every dollar invested in solar creates$1.20 in local economic benefits. 4.CAP focus areas can save Dubuque residents and businesses money. Energy efficiency improvements,renewable energy adoption,and reduced single occupancy vehicle dependence strategies included in this plan can result in annual savings for Dubuque businesses and households. 5.Better planned,low-carbon cities are more productive. According to a study byThe Coalition for Urban Transitions,for every 1%increase in population density in US cities,medium and high-skilled wages increase 0.5%and carbon emissions decrease 0.2%per capita. 6.Without climate action, Dubuque will face increasing economic damage. According to NOAA Records,extreme weather and climate disasters in Dubuque County have increased 7%in the last twenty years,causing an average of$3,230,000 in damages annually. According to a study by the University of California at Berkeley, climate impacts can be expected to increase agricultural damage,death rates,energy costs,and violent and property crime rates in the City of Dubuque. In addition,as annual average temperatures and the number of extreme heat days increase, economic productivity will decrease due to labor efficiency losses. These impacts can be used to establish an estimated minimum"Social Cost of Carbon"-a measure of the economic harm of those impacts from emitting one ton of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. See calculations on the following page for an estimated cumulative economic savings potential of successfully implementing the Climate Action Plan through 2030. 2-6 Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 ��► . - . . . •. - . . - . Estimated Economic Risk of Climate Change to Dubuque by 2100 � . (in today's dollars): � � � � . . . •. Annual%Change by Category: � • � � � � � � � � � �' � � � � • • • I .- . . . Agriculture: Mortality: Energy: Labor Property Violent Productivity: Crime: Crime: . -22% +4% +8% -1.2% +2% +4% '� - ' . 1 1 1 Source:"Estimating economic damage — ._ �� from climate change in the United States" . '' ' : � 111 1 : .- .. Estimated Localized"Social Cost of Carbon" (in today's dollars): � '' ' � "' ' � ' • . •• • 1 111 Estimated Current Annual Current Estimated '� � ' . .-. .- . 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Scientists attribute the global warming trend observed since the mid-20th century to human greenhouse gas(GHG)emissions which expand the"greenhouse effect"—warming that results when the atmosphere traps heat radiating from Earth toward space . � ��_ �'�'� � '� • • - • • infrared energy. •.k � , � , � . . f�_ � ¢� `�,�, , , , , . , . . a, q • . � �. � ,� .� � � �� :.� �- '-h.: .�.y'. � � ,, e� � • � - - Non-Greenhouse Greenhouse Gases. Non-Greenhouse Gases Greenhouse Gases Greenhouse Gases Greenhouse Gas: ----� 285.2 307.5 Greenhouse Gases Non-Greenhouse � *� , ;. Gases � �'-��t •,;.;, �� Carbon -"�:` � ,:i . � � � ,� � �, „� � _ Dioxide � � '�,�� '�' .. , � v '�� 3: � � '" �" ;��t, '�. �`x. Methane � �;,. '� . � �� ,j �, ..d,: _� �; 331.4 i �* �r� �� ♦ � � fi'�-. *� � Nitrous ;,, �� . � Oxide � �n- '- �"'`�� x � �,�%� � Water Non-Greenhouse Gases ti�<> "` / Vapor `5�'� ai5.� Greenhouse Gases 3-2 Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 �� What Are GHG's? Greenhouse Gases(GHG)absorb radiation and trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere. They are the basis of the Greenhouse Effect. The more GHGs there are,the more heat that is trapped in our atmosphere,leading to Global Warming and Climate Change. The most common greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide(CO2),methane(CH4),and nitrous oxide (N20). Carbon diaxide CO2 Methane CH4 Nitrous oxide N20 Greenhouse Gas Sectors Where do GHGs come from? �' � �---- �� J ,� � � � � �� Energy � Wastewater Emissions are � +� Solid Waste Emissions from energy produced from the jpan�partation Emissions in the inventory uses are calculated for the combustion of natural Emissions come from estimate the decomposition collection and treatment gas, coal, and other the combustion of fossil of biodegradable waste of wastewater. fossil fuels primarily for fuels for ground (e.g., food and yard wast ) heating, cooling, and transportation and air in the landfill. electricity generation. travel. � � , ... . . � �.. . _ � �i��BLL�EC�C��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 3-3 � • • � • 2003 By The Numbers 2018 By The Numbers Fifteen-Year Trend Dashboard � GHG Emissions j GHG Emissions � GHG Emissions 1,122,597 819,406 �-303,191 -27.01% 19.52 MT Per-Capita 14.06 MT Per-Capita �-5.46 MT Per-Capita 28.51 MT/Job 18.56 MT/Job 0-9.95 MT/Job 0.2466 MT/$1,000 GDP 0.1404 MT/$1,000 GDP 0-0.11 MT/$1,000 GDP f� Population � Population � Population '�� 57,500 58,276 Q+776 +1.35% � GDP � GDP � GDP 3,273,713,000 5,838,896,000 Q+$2,565,183,000 +78.36% $56,934 GDP Per-Capita $100,194 GDP Per-Capita Q+$43,260 GDP Per-Capita rEmployment � Employment rEmployment 39,376 44,150 Q+4,774 +1c.1L% Dubuque Citywide GHG Emissions Overview Total emissions for the City of Dubuque dropped 27%from 1,122,597 metric tonnes in 2003 to 819,406 in 2018. � Think Economic Development is Tied To Increased Emissions? Think again! Between 2003 and 2018 the City was able �nange in to decrease its GHG emissions by 27%while growing Emissi - - �� _� � � The City' - equal to , � made greenhouse gas. This v atmosphere is equal to a cu . � ,_ � _ � ; � , � � -� ;' '� Volume comparison to � � � the Willis o. , � - � , „� r �i.:. :' ��. .�. -. t,; -. . . __ __ �+yy�Y.'.s�A�.. a . '.t�. e .� . - W ...c . � � 1��. � I r4-:. ,- + �, . � .,� �Y'�. . . aF�:^ �'_ .W '.. .- - � + �' "� ' -- ' �' - � � - ' �_ - � � ,-- „�...e— - �� , . , i� '� n _ _ _ � � ..., � ., — ,._ .. =-� -- , � . . - � . • � � - - - - _ ,� . - -- Citywide GHG Emission Forecast A GHG emission forecast supports GHG reduction planning efforts by anticipating what emissions may be like if actions are not taken. Emissions are typically forecast under a business-as-usual (BAU)scenario. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change(IPCC)defines a"business-as-usual"baseline case as the level of emissions that would result if future development trends follow those of the past and no changes in policies take place. The City of Dubuque GHG forecasts included here were based on population and employment growth estimates determined by 10 and 20 year historic growth rates. In addition to these data,information from the State of lowa Department of Economic Development,the US Environmental Protection Agency,US Department of Transportation,and US Energy Information Agency. The full assumptions used for the Business-as-usual GHG Emissions Forecast model are outlined in detail in the appendix of this report. 00 � o �� ?� u�� ..... O� �� O� N� , N� N; �Solid Waste Emissions ; ■Transportation Emissions � � ■ Industrial Natural Gas (NG) Emissions x, _ �- _� �,-� -� ,- ,��,-, � ■ Industrial Electric Emissions � Commercial Electric Emissions � ' Residential Electric Emissions Change from 2003 Change from 2003 Change from 2003 2030 GHG Emissions -30.8% 2040 GHG Emissions -33.8% 2050 GHG Emissions -37.8% Total Annual GHG 780,130 Total Annual GHG 745,668 Total Annual GHG 700,575 Goal Annual GHG 563,540 Goal Annual GHG 281,770 Goal Annual GHG 0 Difference 216,590 Difference 463,898 Difference 700,575 �� ilc" id � rgy Buildings and Energy Buildings and Energy Electricity Use Emissions: -55.2% Electricity Use Emissions: -61.8% Electricity Use Emissions: -71.1% Residential 76,517 Residential 61,913 Residential 44,805 Commercial 79,959 Commercial 71,626 Commercial 56,959 Industrial 127,772 Industrial 108,674 Industrial 81,738 Natural Gas Use Emissions: 26.0% Natural Gas Use Emissions: 35.4% Natural Gas Use Emissions: 46.4% Residential 111,834 Residential 111,720 Residential 112,260 Commercial 111,961 Commercial 125,134 Commercial 140,284 Industrial 76,350 Industrial 85,599 Industrial 96,114 � � � Transportation and Land Use Transportation and Land Use Transportation and Land Use Transportation Emissions: -24.0% Transportation Emissions: -33.0% Transportation Emissions: -40.8% VMT(Thousands) 378,088 VMT(Thousands) 382,268 VMT(Thousands) 386,494 Solid Waste Emissions: -20.8% Solid Waste Emissions: -20.0% Solid Waste Emissions: -19.1% LFG Emissions 65,159 LFG Emissions 65,879 LFG Emissions 66,608 �i��BLL�EC�C��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 3-5 � - � -� -- - - - - —��- - - � � .- Climate Action Plan GHG Reduction Goal ' '' The GHG emission reduction goals guiding this Climate Action Plan are to be the first � � � Net Carbon Neutral community in lowa and to reduce community-wide GHG � emissions 50%over 2003 baseline by 2030. GHG Emission Reduction Goal in Global Context . ., . •_. � Reviewing the City's Climate Action Plan emission reduction goal within a global . .�, � context and GHG emission reduction recommendations formulated by the . • International Panel on Climate Change(IPCC)can help validate the appropriateness � of the goal. The IPCC is the United Nation Environment Porgramme(UNEP)body for � assessing the science related to climate change and providing support in climate ' � � ' � action policy making. The scientific consensus of the international IPCC working groups is to reduce global GHG emissions as needed in order to limit global warming to 1.5°C. In addition,the Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming to 1.5 to 2 •'• • ''' ' degrees C above pre-industrial levels,considered to be the threshold for dangerous ' ••• • climate change. • � � The UNEP Emissions Gap Report published in November 2019 calculates that by ;. � � ; . 2030,global emissions will need to be 25%lower than 2018 to put the world on the least-cost pathway to limiting global warming to below 2°C. To limit global warming to 1.5°C,the same report finds emissions would need to be 55%lower than in 2018- an upward adjustment of earlier recommendations which suggested a 45% ..- � reduction. . . � � .. Fair Share Citywide Emission Reductions To Meet Global Need The concept of"Fair Share"has been introduced into international climate action • ; discussions. Though there is no consensus on how"fair share"should be defined, : the most common way of looking at the concept is a straight-line reduction � • economy-wide. This means that the share of emissions reductions for each jurisdiction (the City of Dubuque,the State of lowa,the United States,etc)should • ' match their share of global emissions-meaning if the US emits 25%of global ... � emissions,the"fair share"of emissions reductions for the US would be 25%of the � � ��. global emission reduction goals. . . � Based on a"Fair Share"model of GHG emission reduction,the City's goal of 50%over ; • 2003 baseline by 2030 is compatible with the Paris Agreement and exceeds the • threshold of required reductions to keep global warming below 2°C. The goal, however,may not be fully compatible with a 1.5°C global warming pathway,as illustrated by the graphic to the right. Climate Action Plan Approach to Emissions Reduction This Climate Action Plan is intended as a"living plan"rather than a static document. This means that the implementation phase of this plan should be characterized by intermittent measurement of progress and plan adjustments. Plan adjustments ... �. should look towards increasing implementation goals for actions which illustrate � �,. success,modify goals for actions which may fall short of desired outcomes,and . . identifying additional action opportunities. As a"living plan",the 2030 emission reduction goal should be seen as a guiding constant and recognition should be given that initial implementation actions may not yet fully achieve plan goals. Intermittent plan progress measurements and adjustments should identify additional actions,or increases in action implementation targets as needed to meet the ultimate 2030 GHG reduction goal. 3-6 Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 �� Estimated GHG Reductions Included in This Plan Compared to the 2018 citywide GHG inventory,the total estimated emissions reductions included in the initial implementation actions of this plan are projected to total 221,451 metric tons annually. These estimated reductions are projected to result in total citywide GHG emissions of 563,605 metric tons. The potential cumulative GHG emissions reductions over the 10 year implementation period are estimated at over 1,160,000 metric tons-an elimination of over 22.7 bi I I ion cubic feet of man made greenhouse gas atmosphere annually. The total projected GHG emissions reductions estimated for the initial implementation actions of this plan are projected to be sufficient to achieve a total reduction in annual emissions of 50.0%below 2003 baseline emissions by 2030. As outlined on the previous page,the implementation phase of the plan should be characterized by intermittent measurement of progress and plan adjustments based on results in order to achieve the ultimate 2030 reduction goals. GHG Emission Reductions Wedge Diagram The diagram below shows the estimated emission reductions from the Business-as-Usual projections,by emission sector, ofthe initial implementation actions and targets. Z,000,000 ■Solid Waste Emissions 00 0 �--�i M; o; o; �Transportation Emissions � ■ Industrial Natural Gas (NG) Emissions soo,000 Commercial Natural Gas (NG) Emissions , ■ Residential Natural Gas (NG) Emissions 600,00o Industrial Electric Emissions Commercial Electric Emissions Residential Electric Emissions 400,OOC Reduction , , Share By Sector � zoo,000 Share ofTotal 2030 Reductions of Climate Action Plan , by Sector: '',� � Breakdown of Sector Emission Reductions ~ Below is a breakdown of estimated sector emission reductions by sector strategy. ��, Buildings and Energy Transportation and Land Use '`� �� Total Emission Reduction: � Total Emission Reduction: {IL Total Emission Reduction: 151,429 MetricTonsAnnuall; 37�47$ MetricTonsAnnually 32�544 MetricTonsAnnually � BE1 Increase Distributed o TL1 Decrease Vehicle Miles SW1 50%Diversion by 2030 � Renewable Energy by 21 MW: � Traveled by 10%: measure on a per capita basis: 1 1 ,190 Metric T nnually �j � 3,546 Metric Tons Annually 32,544 Metric Tons Annually � BE2 Reduce Citywide Energy �J- TL2 Support and encourage Q l.t� Consumption: alternative fuel vehicles,Achieve �n 65 A�7 �" " Tons Annually 15%of VMT: BE3 Promote"Fuel Switching" 23,932 Metric Tons Annually achieving 10%adoption: 43 , �Jl� -ons Annually BE4 Increase renewable energy share of electric grid by 15%: 3�,89� MetricTonsAnnually �i��BLI.�EC�C��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 3-� i � �, ti S � ' 5 � �4 5 .5 5 k . _ { ,� '�15 k � � � � , �r . � � . �� k � _ � � ' � � .._ ',� 4 � . y � i `. 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Buildings use significant resources (energy, water, raw materials, etc.), generate waste (occupant, construction,and demolition),emit potentially harmful atmospheric emissions,and fundamentally change the function of land,and the ability of that land to absorb and manage water. Building energy use is a major contributor to greenhouse gas(GHG)emissions. The Building Energy sector includes all residential,commercial,and industrial buildings.Greenhouse gas emissions from this sector come from direct emissions —from fossil fuels burned on-site for heating or cooking needs—as well as indirect emissions—from fossil fuels burned off-site in order to supply that building with electricity. Building design plays a large role in determining the future efficiency and comfort of facilities. Increasing energy efficiency can help reduce GHG emissions and result in significant cost savings for both homes and businesses.The Dubuque community can also achieve environmental, social, and economic benefits through enhancements to the built environment. Equitv Considerations: • Often,families that live in properties that are not energy • Families with fewer resources must dedicate a efficient are also those that can least afford high-cost disproportionately larger share of their income utility bills.These households may lack the ability to pay towards energy costs. This energy access inequity for energy efficiency improvements or access renewable exacerbates other vulnerabilities including exposure energy options. to heatwaves and other climate vulnerabilities. • Renters of both single family homes as well as multi- Families sometimes are forced to forego basic access family housing usually do not have the ability to to service altogether-an estimated 123 households in implement energy efficiency measures to the buildings Dubuque go without heating fuel of any type. they live in to gain the benefits of energy efficiency. . Air pollution, mainly from fossil energy use, Energy efficiency retrofits are typically in the hands of disproportionately impacts low income and the landlord while the costs associated with the communities of color due to community locations and resulting energy use are usually paid by the occupant. physical characteristics. �� ' �'�'�ngs and Ener�y G� s BE1: Increase distributed renewable energy by 21 MW of installed capacity by 2030. BE2: Reduce citywide energy consumption by 10% by 2030. BE3: Promote "fuel switching" to reduce on-site fossil fuel use 10% by 2030. BE4: Increase renewable energy share of electric grid to 15% by 2030 (beyond current Alliant Energy commitments). mplishing The G Is This Climate Action Plan is organized around a unifying framework organized by sector. Each sector has over-arching strategies established to meet 2030 goals and detailed actions for implementation. Strategies are specific statements of direction that expand on the climate action vision GHG reduction goals and guide decisions about future public policy,community investment,and actions. On the following page are the strategies guiding the Buildings and Energy section. � • • � . . . . . . . - .. - - - . . . . . . • • • � • . . . . .. � . . � . . . .. . . -. -. - . . . . . . - .• • -. . . . . - . .. . . � � � �� . - � � �i��BLI.�EC�C��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 4-3 �, Buildings and Energy BE1 Increase distributed renewable energy by 21 MW of installed capacity by 2030 . . . • . . . - . . . • Strategy BE1-A: Increase solar on City facilities City facility annual on-site solar PV electricity generation reported Strategy BE1-B: Support and accelerate installation of on-site solar City-wide annual on-site solar PV installations and electricity PV and solar thermal. generation reported Strategy BE1-C: Encourage equity for renewable energy On-site solar pv installations within low-to-moderate income communities reported Strategy BE1-D: Increase solar on residential buildings City-wide Residential on-site solar PV installations and electricity generation reported Strategy BE1-E: Increase solar on commercial/industrial facilities City-wide Commercial/Industrial on-site solar PV installations and electricity generation reported Strategy BE1-F: Advocate for stronger state policy Status of establishing community solar,virtual net metering, and aggregated net metering policies and laws BE2 Reduce citywide energy consumption by 10% by 2030 . . � • . . . - . . . • Strategy BE2-A: Increase energy efficiency in City facilities City facility annual energy consumption reported Strategy BE2-B: Improve energy efficiency in all sectors City-wide annual energy consumption reported;City-wide annual total residential consumption and residential consumption per household reported;City-wide annual commercial and industrial energy consumption reported Strategy BE2-C: Promote audits,energy efficiency rebates and financial incentives City-wide utilization of available rebate and incentive programs reported Strategy BE2-D: Improve energy efficiency and equity in residential buildings City-wide Commercial/Industrial sector annual energy consumption reported perjob or per building area Strategy BE2-E: Increase net zero energy residential building stock City-Wide Net Zero Energy certified residential buildings as reported by New Buildings Institute,Living Building Institute and/or HERs Rating Index BE3 Promote "fuel switching" to reduce on-site fossil fuel use 10% by 2030 . . , • . . . - . . . • Strategy BE3-A: Promote"fuel switching"to low/no carbon alternatives Reported city-wide natural gas use;reported city-wide Renewable Natural Gas use 4-4 � Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 f�� , Buildings and Energy . . . � . . . . , . � Strategy BE4-A: Community solar for residential and commercial City-wide community solar subscriptions reported(with REC retained by residents/businesses within community or by utility serving community without resale) Strategy BE4-B: Increase utility scale renewable energy installations Alliant Energy GHG annual emissions factor reported E� � nu tiv� iomic Sa� �►s Implementing many ofthe measures in this plan,such as increased energy efficiency and on-site renewable energy,can save money for the community. The estimated community savings of the goals for this section include: Residential Energy Commercial Energy Industrial Energy Estimated Cumulative Cost Savings: Cost Savings: Cost Savings: _ Savings Potential: $33,677,000 + $81 ,492,000 + $19,187,000 — $1 , ,"00 (Based on current average (Based on current average (Based on current average $2�2]rj energy rates applied to energy energy rates applied to energy energy rates applied to energy per-capita reductions and an estimated reductions and an estimated reductions and an estimated average 12 year ROI on solar) average 12 year ROI on solar) average 12 year ROI on solar) Planned Buildings and Energy GHG Emission Reductions Planned Sector Emission Individual Strategy Annual Reductions Through 2030 ��nission �ductio �y 2030 The strategies and actions Strategy BE1-A: Increase solar on City facilities-1,172 MT included in this section ofthe Zoo3 �Strategy BE1-D:Increase solar on residential- 3,81 1 MT missions Strate BE1-E: Increase solar on comm/in- 6,207 MT Climate Action Plan are 9Y projected to reduce the city's o� Strategy BE2-A: Increase EE in City facilities- 817 MT annual GHG emissions by �; 151,429 metric tons(MT)by �� 2030-a 50%reduction over � 2003 levels. � � Strategy BE2-B: Improve energy efficiency in all sectors 55,369 MT This is equivalent to eliminating 2.9 billion cubic feet of man-made Strategy BE2-C:Promote audit EE rebates - 3,539 MT greenhouse gas atmosphere Strategy BE2-D: Improve EE,equity in res - 5,103 MT annually by 2030. Strategy BE2-E:Increase NZE res building - 1,104 MT Strategy BE3-A: Promote"fuel switching" - 43,417 MT Strategy BE4-A: Community solar for res and comm - 27,914 MT �Strategy BE4-B: Increase utility scale re- 2,976 MT �i��BLL�EC�C��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 4-5 �� Buildings and Energy Taking Action F� �ou ' �Ip � ' ue reach o missions re�' � r �als? Implementation actions are detailed items that should be completed in order to carry out the vision and strategies identified in the plan. Some actions will need to be led by City Council,city departments,and/or the business community;and there are some things that households and individuals can do to make an impact. All of the actions in the plan are divided by who has the ability,access and decision-making power to get them accomplished. While many actions will require City Council to amend a policy there will be opportunities for businesses,organizations,households, and individuals to support the City Council policy changes and provide input on ad feedback on those policies. It is important to remain engaged and active,advancing and advocating for actions you feel are important. The following kick-start actions are foundational,high impact,and will help provide momentum for launching the City's Climate Action Plan (See Section 13 Implementation Action Plan for the complete list of detailed actions): City Council 1) Create a policy that all City buildings shall reduce energy usage by 20%over the next 10 years,and require all municipal buildings to be benchmarked using ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. (Strategy BE2-A-1,Strategy BE2-A-2) 2) Implement energy benchmarking (performance tracking and annual reporting)program for commercial buildings,required for all buildings equal to or greater than 50,000 square feet.(Strategy BE2-C-4) 3) Develop and adopt a rental housing energy efficiency policy requiring single family and multi-family rental housing properties to meet minimum energy efficiency level to qualify for rental licensing.(Strategy BE2-D-2) 4) Adopt a voluntary green building stretch code(IgCC)including stretch energy efficiency requirements in-line with Architecture 2030 goals. Make(IgCC)code required for all City facility projects and all projects receiving $50,000 or more in City tax abatement,financing or funding. (Strategy BE2-B-4) City Staff 1) Establish a centralized facility management/construction project management structure or department for all City owned facilities. Structure to focus on increased capacity for execution of high performance city construction projects capable of achieving energy efficiency and renewable energy goals consistent with the City's CAP plan. (Strategy BE-2-A-4) 2) Explore the development of a Revolving Loan program for City facilities to fund capital costs for high performance energy efficiency and renewable energy options with appropriate return on investment.(Strategy BE-2-A-5) 3) Conduct a detailed solar assessment and"Renewable Energy Master Plan"for all primary city facilities. City's largest energy consuming properties should be prioritized for assessment. Goal:50%of city facility electric demand supplied through solar. (Strategy BE-1-A-1) 4) Deploy an incentive program for electrification.Work with Alliant Energy or other regional partnerships to create financial incentives to electrify new and existing buildings. (Strategy BE-3-A-1) 5) Develop and issue an RFI/RFP for community solar developers to advance community solar options and subscriptions within City. (Strategy BE-4-A-1) Business Community 1) Use ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manger to benchmark your energy consumption and identify energy savings potential-then make an energy savings plan targeting a 10%reduction. 2) Contact a solar pv installer and ask for a no-risk,free solar site assessment for your business. Ask the installer to educate you on all applicable rebates and tax incentives. 3) Explore replacing your roof with a greenroof system or a"cool roof":https://palebluedot.11c/dubuque-net-zero- energy-guide Households/Individuals 1) Switch your lightbulbs to more energy efficient LED lights. 2) Set a goal to save 10%in annual energy use and costs this year and schedule a Home Energy Assessment from the Dubuque Green lowa AmeriCorps team. 3) Contact a solar pv installer and ask for a no-risk,free solar site assessment for your home/apt. Ask the installer to educate you on all applicable rebates and tax incentives. Alternatively,you can take advantage of Alliant Energy's Second NatureT""option to switch to renewable energy through your utility. 4-6 � Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 f�� Section Transportation and Land Use � to Return to TOC �i��BLL�EC�C��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 5-1 �I �'� I � � , � .- ��' 1'� � . �+ � � r 1`4 � { ' �'fi �' ' , � .�� ' � ' ' i � I � �` � - � �� a� �� . ��, �,: � , _ ,� �: . 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J _ - �E:. _ , �� - . ��. } � +�� I � � - �, . .- �.,� ' �.,;; i �.._- _ � , - -.�,,,r�� ., � ' -Y - - - '� -. µY�� • +r--- - � '� � i ' J � � •� 5-2 Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 �� '�' Transportation and Land Use The design of a city can limit or expand the choices and opportunities available to its residents in where they live,how they travel and the impact of those decisions on the global environment.Transport systems have significant impacts on the environment,accounting globally for 20%to 25%of world energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions-in Dubuque transportation accounts for 20.4%of citywide GHG emissions. Improving the equity and sustainability of our land use and transportation systems requires a focus on developing systems and networks that allow for greater choice in where residents live and work as well as how they commute. Implementation of Complete Streets and a connected system of transit,bike and pedestrian infrastructure along with consolidation of residential zoning categories and emphasis on neighborhood design that supports density and walkability will help Dubuque reach its goal of a 34%reduction by 2030. Equity Considerations: • Increased opportunities for public transit and active transportation can help address health disparities for many at- risk populations. • Affordable and reliable options for mobility for people with special transportation needs can significantly improve transportation equity. Populations with special transportation needs include older adults,youth,persons with disabilities,and persons with reduced incomes. • Some neighborhoods in Dubuque have fewer housing and transportation options than others. This can limit people's choices in where they live and how they get to work or other activities. If you don't drive or you want to rent,some neighborhoods aren't available to you. Households that rely on public transit service or who rent their home will be limited in where they can find housing that meets both needs. See Appendix A1 for more information. � Transportation and Land Use Goals TL1: Decrease vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by 10% by 2030. TL2: Support and encourage alternative fuel vehicles; achieve 20% of vehicles sold and 15% of VMT by 2030. � . • • . . � . . . . . . . . -. . -. . .. . . • ..- . . .. . . . . - .- - . . . . . . .- -. -. . , I � I • • I 1 .. . . . . . - . .. . . �i��BLL�EC�C��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 5-3 '�' Transportation and Land Use Accomplishing The Goals This Climate Action Plan is organized around a unifying framework organized by sector. Each sector has over-arching Strategies established to meet 2030 goals and detailed Actions for implementation. Strategies are specific statements of direction that expand on the climate action vision GHG reduction goals and guide decisions about future public policy,community investment,and actions. Below are the Strategies guiding the Transportation and Land Use section: - �crease vehicle miles tra� � � � - —� � - by 2030 . . . • . . . . . • Strategy TL1-A: Build Complete Streets; target:25%o Complete Street community coverage by 2030 Street miles meeting Complete Streets policy Strategy TL1-B: Promote reduced vehicle travel citywide Annual Dubuque VMT reported; Percentage of telecommuters; Percentage of workforce receiving mode- neutral incentives;ACS reported telecommuting levels; Bike and commuter friendly designations Strategy TL1-C: Encourage density and increase housing options and Calculated residential and commercial density(Households affordability;target:increase gross density by 3.75%by 2030 per residential zoned acre;Commercial building area/jobs per commercial zoned acre) Strategy TL1-D: Increase public transit ridership to 3%o by 2030 US Census ACS Commute by mode; Fixed route ridership statistics Strategy TL1-E: Increase shared mobility utilization;target:increase shared mobility(carpooling)from 8.55%to 11%of commuters by City-wide commuter transportation mode data from US 2030 Census ACS 5 year estimates Strategy TL1-F: Increase pedestrian access and safety percentage of schools with implemented Safe Routes To School plans;Average auto speed limit on bike and pedestrian corridors TL2 Support and encourage alternative fuel vehicles, achieve 20% of vehicles sold and 15% of VMT by 2030 . . . • . . . . . . • Strategy TL2-A: Transition City fleet to alternative fuels Percentage of alternative fuel vehicles to gas/diesel internal combustion(ICE)within City of Dubuque vehicle fleet Strategy TL2-B: Support and encourage alternative fuel vehicles percentage of registered alternative fuel vehicles to citywide registered gas/diesel internal combustion(ICE)within city of Dubuque 5-4 Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 f�� '�' Transportation and Land Use Estimated Cumulative Economic Savings Implementing many ofthe measures in this plan,such as reduction of single-occupancy auto use,can save money for the community. The estimated community savings of the goals for this section include: Goal TL1 Decrease VMT by 10%: Goal TL2 Increase alternative fuel _ Estimated Cumulative Savings $139,458,000 + vehicles: $45,960,000 — Potential: $185,418,000 (Based on AAA calculated auto use cost (Based on US Energy Department $7,719 per mile and 2020 Jule pass costs) estimated fuel and vehicle savings) per household Planned Transportation and Land Use GHG Emission Reductions Planned Sector Emission Individual Strategy Annual Reductions Through 2030 Emission Reductions by 2030 The strate ies and actions m00ons 9 Strategy TL1-A: Build Complete Streets- 3,386 MT included in this section ofthe � StrategyTL1-B: PromotereducedVMT- 1,355MT Climate Action Plan are projected � o Strategy TL1-C: Encourage density housing- to reduce the city's annual GHG �9 2,032 MT emissions by 37,478 metric tons � � �� Strategy TL1-D: Increase public transit ridership- (MT)by 2030-a 45.1%reduction 2,709 MT over 2003 levels. Strategy TL1-E: Increase shared mobility utilization- 4,064 MT This is equivalent to eliminating Strategy TL2-A: Transition City fleet - 3,616 MT 735 milliOncubicfeetofman- made greenhouse gas atmosphere annually by 2030. Strategy TL2-B:Support alternative fuel vehicles citywide-20,317 �i��BLI.�EC�C��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 5-5 '�' Transportation and Land Use Taking Action How can you help Dubuque reach our emissions reductions goals? Implementation actions are detailed items that should be completed in order to carry out the vision and strategies identified in the plan. Some actions will need to be led by City Council,city departments,and/or the business community;and there are some things that households and individuals can do to make an impact. All of the actions in the plan are divided by who has the ability,access and decision-making power to get them accomplished. While many actions will require City Council to amend a policy there will be opportunities for businesses,organizations,households, and individuals to support the City Council policy changes and provide input on ad feedback on those policies. It is important to remain engaged and active,advancing and advocating for actions you feel are important. The following kick-start actions are foundational,high impact,and will help provide momentum for launching the City's Climate Action Plan (See Section 13 Implementation Action Plan for the complete list of detailed actions): City Council 1) Update, adopt and fund a more comprehensive Complete Streets Policy including a Systems Approach, increased Transparency/Accountability,and an Inclusive Public Process.A recommended policy is included here: https://palebluedot.11c/dubuque-cap-policies. (StrategyTL1-A-1) 2) Implement mode-neutral commuter incentives for City employees. Establish an incentive or subsidy and promote mode-neutral incentives with the goal of 25%of private workforce receiving mode-neutral incentives. (Strategy TL1-B-5) 3) Fund neighborhood-based plans for all neighborhoods to encourage neighborhood identity,engagement and development. Plan goals should be to increase housing density, options, affordability, and equity while furthering the goals of the Climate Action Plan.(StrategyTL1-C-2) 4) Update City vehicle(including The Jule transit)purchasing policy/budget process to default to alternative fuel with traditional internal combustion engine(ICE)as optional requiring proof of need. (StrategyTL2-A-1) 5) Establish an incentive or subsidy and promote commuter mode-neutral incentives with the goal of 25% of private workforce receiving mode-neutral incentives or telecommute benefits.(Strategy TL1-B-2) City Staff 1) Implement feedback from existing Bike Friendly Community applications and re-apply to achieve a minimum of Silver Bicycle Friendly Community certification by 2025.(Strategy TL1-A-2) 2) Engage employers to secure a minimum of 10 Top Work places for commuters designations.(StrategyTL1-B-4) 3) Redesign parking fees to capture the full cost of parking in downtown and other commercial districts with equity and carbon reduction in mind. Explore using increased revenue to provide funding for alternative modes,for example,bike and pedestrian paths,public transit investments.(StrategyTL1-B-3) 4) Issue competitive redevelopment Request for Proposals encouraging high quality mixed use redevelopment on infill properties and existing surface parking lots within downtown district.(Strategy TL1-C-1) 5) Collaborate with Alliant Energy to develop and implement outreach and education campaigns designed to help residents understand the benefits of transitioning to an EV and to learn how to leverage applicable Alliant Energy programs or other incentives to facilitate EV charger installation or EV purchase. (StrategyTL2-B-1) Business Community 1) Work to be designated as a Bike Friendly Business and encourage your peers to participate.Dubuque has a goal of 10 businesses meeting the designation.(https://bikeleague.org/business) 2) Explore how you can offer your employees mode-neutral commute incentives (https://www.vtpi.org/td m/td m8.htm). 3) Make - and implement - a Fleet Transition Plan to convert your vehicle fleet to electric vehicles (https://cutt.ly/Du 13ZS K) Households/Individuals 1) Participate in Bike to Work Week Work and commit to changing your regular commute to walking,biking or carpooling at least one day/week. 2) Make your next personal vehicle a hybrid or EV. Explore incentives:https://cutt.ly/Nu14VG0 3) Consider becoming a one-car household - and save thousands of dollars annually. 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"4';.T T � I � t*��r �� . ��.' •* 6-2 Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 �r�� _ . � _. .y _ In Dubuque,solid waste contribute about 7.8%of citywide greenhouse gas emissions. However,studies indicate that municipal solid waste sector has great potential paths towards zero waste to avoid emissions throughout the economy thanks to prevention and waste recovery. Landfills are the third largest anthropogenic(man-made)source of inethane, accounting for approximately 11%of the estimated total global methane emissions. Habitat destruction,global warming,and resource depletion are some of the effects of our materials consumption. Recycling-converting discarded materials into new materials or putting them to beneficial use-is an important approach in mitigating these impacts and reducing the pollution caused by wasting. Recycling reduces the need for raw materials so that natural resources,and the environments in which they exist,can be preserved. Recycling creates manufacturing jobs,extends the value of materials,and conserves natural resources while reducing the need for landfill space. Food discards and residuals that decompose in landfills release methane,a greenhouse gas that is at least 28 times more potent than carbon dioxide. This fact makes food wasting a significant contributor to solid waste greenhouse gas emissions. On the other end of the food supply chain,food production accounts for 26%of global emissions. In the United States,approximately 30%of the food produced is wasted-meaning nearly 8%of US emissions come from the production and distribution of wasted food. • Accessibility to recycling and composting programs • Populations that are situated very close to the landfill may not be equally and readily available to all or composting facility may experience nuisance issues community residents and may also be impacted by like bad odors and potential health issues unless other participation-related barriers, including mitigation actions are implemented. awareness of programs,user fees,accessibility based on housing type,and language barriers. �,n SW1: 50% diversion by 2030 measured on a per capita basis. SW2: Waste education. SW3: Achieve 100% beneficial use of landfill gas. � � • • • . - ..- . . . , �'l ,a��3 a,�/3 � . ... :i1.I11SL:11j`/"' �'1�'1L':�i!•1�s��=ia u i i.i..za r---^--- . . .- • •• -• .j:ry:►s►u:ra"�3 . • . �i��BLI.�EC�C��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 6-3 WI Solid Waste and Recycling This Climate Action Plan is organized around a unifying framework organized by sector. Each sector has over-arching Strategies established to meet 2030 goals and detailed Actions for implementation. Strategies are specific statements of direction that expand on the climate action vision GHG reduction goals and guide decisions about future public policy,community investment,and actions. Below are the Strategies guiding the Solid Waste section: Strategy SW1-A: Divert construction and demolition (C&D)waste Annual reported C&D waste handled and landfilled Strategy SW1-B: Divert consumer waste Annual reported total waste handled;Annual reported consumer waste handled Strategy SW1-C: 50%o Food waste reduction and diversion Annual reported total waste handled;Annual reported food waste and organics handled Strategy SW1-D: Expanded recycling options for multi-family—equity Multi-family facilities participating in recycling collection; Annual reported recycling handled SW2 Waste education Annual educational events and communications completed,Annual reported total waste handled;Annual reported recycling participation;Annual reported organics and food waste handled Strategy SW3-A: Divert captured landfill gas Reported annual landfill gas diverted to beneficial energy use; Reported annual landfill gas"flared"on site 6-4 Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 �� i � Solid Waste and Recycling �tP� � Implementing many of the measures in this plan,such as the reduction of food waste and diversion of commercial waste streams,can save money for the community. The estimated community savings of the goals for this section include: SW1-C: 50%Food Waste Diversion:+ SW1-B: Divert Consumer Waste: _ Estimated Cumulative Savings Potential: (Based on NRDC per-person calculations) (Business waste savings based on MN WasteWise reported average business savings) Planned Waste GHG Emission Reductions Planned Sector Emission Individual Strategy Annual RE ctio Emission Reductions by 2030 The strate ies and actions zoos 9 emi55io�s included in this section of the � Climate Action Plan are projected � to reduce the city's annual GHG �� emissions by 32,544 metric tons �� (MT)by 2030-a 60.4%reduction over 2003 levels. � � This is equivalent to eliminating 639 milliOn cubicfeetofman- made greenhouse gas Strategy SW1-C: 50% Food waste diversion- atmosphere annually by 2030. 32,544 MT Strategy SW3-A: Divert captured landfill gas-Note, this strategy supports the supply of Renewable Natural Gas and overall emission reductions. Emission reductions for RNG,however,are not being accounted for in the Solid Waste sector as the "supply side" of RNG utilization. Systemic GHG savings are instead realized in the Building and Energy sector as RNG use supplants utilization of fossil fuels. �i��BLL�EC�C��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 6-5 WI Solid Waste and Recycling T-�_:�r /! -i:_� Implementation actions are detailed items that should be completed in order to carry out the vision and strategies identified in the plan. Some actions will need to be led by City Council,city departments,and/or the business community;and there are some things that households and individuals can do to make an impact. All of the actions in the plan are divided by who has the ability,access and decision-making power to get them accomplished. While many actions will require City Council to amend a policy there will be opportunities for businesses,organizations,households, and individuals to support the City Council policy changes and provide input on ad feedback on those policies. It is important to remain engaged and active,advancing and advocating for actions you feel are important. The following kick-start actions are foundational,high impact,and will help provide momentum for launching the City's Climate Action Plan (See Section 13 Implementation Action Plan for the complete list of detailed actions): 1) Adopt an ordinance and construction permit changes supporting C&D recycling requirements to be implemented as sufficient C&D recycling capacity is developed. (Strategy SW1-A-8) 2) Establish a policy requiring compost be used as a soil amendment for public and private construction projects that disturb the soil cover over a baseline level.(Strategy SW1-C-4) 3) Request DMASWA review food waste handling capacities and permitting limits and expand/update as needed to support food waste diversion and organics collection increases in line with CAP goals.(Strategy SW1-C-10) 4) Revise Land Use Code to require commercial indoor and outdoor space for recycling and diversion equal to or greater than the space provided for disposal.(Strategy SW1-D-2) 5) Adopt a deconstruction/diversion ordinance to require the reuse or recycling of salvageable construction and demolition materials.(Strategy SW1-A-3) 1) Seek grant funds to launch a food waste reduction campaign for residents,such as the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency's Food:Too Good to Waste program.(Strategy SW1-C-7) 2) Examine options for expanding commercial and residential composting,including offering compost/food waste collection at restaurants;assess the feasibility of establishing a permitted facility to compost or anaerobically digest organic materials and food waste.(Strategy SW1-C-8) 3) Conduct a phased-in commercial organics waste collection project.Explore possible incentives for food retailers, restaurants,and institutions to participate in food waste reuse and recycling programs. (Strategy SW1-C-1) 4) Identifyjobs benefits and economic potential of implementation of construction and demolition waste diversion policies,ordinances,and permitting requirements:create cost-benefit analysis.(Strategy SW1-A-1) 5) Require all commercial construction and demolition projects to submit waste management plans illustrating project's capacity to achieve specific C&D Waste diversion levels in-line with City's CAP goals.(Strategy SW1-A-5) 1) Conduct a Waste Assessment and reduction action plan:https://cutt.ly/ruOwZ9S 2) Partner with the lowa Waste Exchange to divert waste through identification of viable markets for waste materials or find another facility that can use disposed materials.https://cutt.ly/xuOyKjh ser vi 1) Minimize your food waste by first eating what you already have in your fridge.Plan meals and make grocery lists to further reduce your weekly food waste. 2) Start a back-yard compost to collect yard waste and the food waste you cannot avoid. 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'�` ' II ��` aw � • +�-', f � :..... � � t �`�. a `;�d i� II �tS'��.sr�'��~��y��'�'��'',��'�Y fa �V' ;"�� 1 �, �i ��'.� ''�,, i� ��t'�`��,�,�, f � � �, ° �� ,� ��' "w '��'�� a �� ,� � -�'- -.�:.. � - ��..'�►,.r�._. .... �x�y..�:. ��,��- �� t� � :-��:�� - � �� . �- � , '; ��, �r - ��F �,�'�� ,.. � � � ,��t ��.. ,,� •� � �. � �.yG ^�' , � �_ � ►� �`� �'. �� .y � ► � � �� - J-�: �. _ - w; - - - ��•� � � . . ��a�� +Lw�• ��II _ 7-2 Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 �� •f' Water, Wastewater, and Flooding Water is at the core of sustainable development. Quality water is vitally important for socio-economic development, maintaining healthy ecosystems,and for human survival. Water is central to the production and preservation of a wide range of services benefiting people. Water related energy use totals 13%of US electricity consumption and has a carbon footprint of at least 290 million metric tons. Meanwhile, wastewater treatment is responsible for 3% of global GHG emissions. Water is also at the heart of adaptation to climate change-climate change,particularly in the Midwest will be closely linked to changes in precipitation including increased likelihood of drought combined with increased instance of heavy rain events,flooding,and flash flooding. Many impacts of climate change also increase stress on our water systems, increase water pollution potential,and place more risk on maintaining safe water resources. Water is an irreplaceable, critically important resource fundamental to the well-being of our communities. Water can only be considered renewable with high quality best water management practices in place. Equity Considerations: • Low-income neighborhoods frequently suffer more • Disadvantaged communities within cities often have damage from flooding,according to studies by the denser populations,more impervious surfaces,and National Academies of Sciences,Engineering and less open/green spaces. These areas can also be prone Medicine. The frequency and magnitude of heavy to flooding and sewer overflows.Stormwater rain events is expected to increase as a result of a management through the creation of open,green changing climate,making the future flooding impacts spaces serve to revitalize and promote health within for at-risk neighborhoods potentially more accute. these disadvantaged communities �f' Water and Wastewater Goals W1: Increase water conservation citywide. W2: Reduce wastewater impacts. W3: Mitigate flood hazards and impacts. . - - . � . . - -. . „ - . . �� . - • . . � • • • - �."� . • � � . . �� . � .. . . . .� . � .. . i.7i falndal�Dn.H�.:. i. . . l..� :..i�rr,�'rrs�o�a:-.. �i��BLI.�EC�C��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 7-3 ,� Water, Wastewater, and Flooding Accomplishing The Goals This Climate Action Plan is organized around a unifying framework organized by sector. Each sector has over-arching Strategies established to meet 2030 goals and detailed Actions for implementation. Strategies are specific statements of direction that expand on the climate action vision GHG reduction goals and guide decisions about future public policy,community investment,and actions. Below are the Strategies guiding the Water, Wastewater,and Flooding section: Goal W1 Increase water conservation citywide . . . • . . . - . . . • Strategy W1-A: Promote increased water conservation citywide Annual reported citywide water use total and per capita Strategy W1-B: Maintain and update city plans and standards in support water conservation goals Annual reported citywide water use total and per capita; Annual reported citywide irrigation/outdoor water use Goal W2 Reduce wastewater impacts . . . • . . . - . . . • Strategy W2-A:Capture and use of wastewater energy potential Identified and studied opportunities for biogas beneficial use; Reported percentage of wastewater biogas energy captured for beneficial use Strategy W2-B: Reduce waste water generation Reported annual waste water flows per capita Strategy W2-C: Improve waste water pollution prevention Reported wastewater pollution contaminants;Wastewater overflow events Goal W3 Mitigate flood hazards and impacts . - . . • . . . - . , . • - Strategy W3-A: Educate,engage,and empower the public for flood mitigation Reported annual educational events and publications; Audience reached Strstegy W3-B: Update design standards and plans for flood mitigation Reported City plans and standards updated Strategy W3-C: Create a storm water infiltration plan Reported status on Storm Water Infiltration Plan; Reported status on fee structuring/restructuring;storm water infiltration performance Strategy W3-D: Increase flood resilience of infrastructure Reported status on green infrastructure improvements 7-4 Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 �� ,f' Water, Wastewater, and Flooding Taking Action How can you help Dubuque reach our emissions reductions goals? Implementation actions are detailed items that should be completed in order to carry out the vision and strategies identified in the plan. Some actions will need to be led by City Council,city departments,and/or the business community;and there are some things that households and individuals can do to make an impact. All of the actions in the plan are divided by who has the ability,access and decision-making power to get them accomplished. While many actions will require City Council to amend a policy there will be opportunities for businesses,organizations,households, and individuals to support the City Council policy changes and provide input on ad feedback on those policies. It is important to remain engaged and active,advancing and advocating for actions you feel are important. The following kick-start actions are foundational,high impact,and will help provide momentum for launching the City's Climate Action Plan (See Section 13 Implementation Action Plan for the complete list of detailed actions): City Council 1) Implement pricing preference for households installing water efficient fixtures(such as WaterSense certified fixtures)and water/energy efficient water heaters. Establish incentives/cost reduction programs for qualifying low-income residents to purchase WaterSense certified fixtures. (Strategy W1-A-2) 2) Implement a policy to require installation of rainwater colleciton systems and WaterSense water efficient fixtures and appliances at all City facility projects and all projects receiving $50,000 or more in City tax abatement, financing or funding.(Strategy W2-B-3) 3) Establish incentives to prioritize the development of"green infrastructure"such as parks,wetlands,riparian and wildlife corridors,natural drainage-ways,and low-impact development.(Strategy W3-D-1) 4) Establish and implement a policy requiring a biochar or biosolids soil amendment for all building and earth working construction sites.(Strategy W3-D-8) City Staff 1) Explore modifying residential water rates that better incentivize water conservation and dis-incentivize water use.(Strategy W 1-A-3) 2) Prepare a Blue Spot flash flood risk map to identify areas within city that are particularly vulnerable to flash flood impacts.(Strategy W3-B-2) 3) Prepare a comprehensive plan for stormwater management that goes beyond baseline regulatory requirements and includes green infrastructure with the goal of eliminating Stormwater Sewer Overflows. (Strategy W3-B-5) 4) Review and update Public Infrastructure Design Standards to meet Climate Change projections for Dubuque. (Strategy W3-B-1) 5) Continue research into additional biogas opportunities at the City's wastewater treatment plant: Enhance existing RNG development capacity.(Strategy SW2-A-2) Business Community 1) Improve your building site's stormwater capacity by eliminating all unnecessary pavement areas,planting trees, and installing rain gardens. 2) Convert lawn areas to native,drought resistant landscaping that does not require watering. 3) Replace your water fixtures with WaterSense certified water efficient fixtures. Develop a Water Management Plan with specific conservation goals:https://www.energy.gov/eere/femp/developing-water-management-plan Households/Individuals 1) Assess your home's rain and flood readiness by using the online My Rainready Assessment Tool and implementing recommended improvements:https://www.cnt.org/tools/my-rainready-home-assessment-tool 2) Collect rainwater in rain barrels to water your lawn and/or plants. 3) Download and use WaterSmart-the City of Dubuque's app to help you conserve water and save money. �i��BLL�EC�C��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 7-5 _ ��--� �� - � �_. __ .� � � � � , , � r w Y�� ` , � �`�� -�----�- -- ►l, � .�; � � � . i : _ . ��' � -- :;�= � � � . � ��Y� -�Y � �___�__� " -� "� � . . , _ ,. -��: . , .�, � 1t�6 ' '_�r f� .��r#lf�f.flr'}f�! r r � • r �� "j�, ��; } � y � 1 ,t � ' .:,r„y. �.. .,,;� .� � '' }��S f�� . . � , . , �. i } �� _+ � . 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' � �' � � , .. . ... � . : � '� - ...,. ■ 4 � 9 '�(t �� . ��.. r� y� I � � � _� � ,�,�� ' . , � �' �. j � J ` � ,: �� , , i.� . ...� 8-2 Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 �!';� C/ Climate Health and Safety There is a strong relationship between human health and environmental health. From the air we breathe to the water we drink and use,life here on Earth depends on the natural resources and the environment around us. This link between the environment and human health is a critical consideration of the impacts of climate change. As outlined in the City's 2019 Climate Vulnerability Assessment, changes in climate, such as higher average temperatures and increased storm frequency and intensity,can intensify public health stressors. These climate change impacts endanger public health and safety by affecting the air we breathe,the weather we experience,our food and water sources,and our interactions with the built and natural environments. As the climate continues to change,the risks to human health continue to grow. In the same way local governments and the health care industry promotes healthy behaviors such as eating right and exercising; agencies should recognize the relationship between climate action, environmental stewardship and community health since the health of our environment affects public health. Equity Considerations: • Some populations,including aging adults,children, • Areas within the city with increased flood risk, air persons with disabilities,economically stressed,non- quality impacts,compromised tree canopy coverage, English speakers, homeless persons, and workers and older housing stock with insufficient air employed in climate exposed jobs are particularly conditioning are vulnerable environments within our vulnerable to extreme weather,natural disasters,and cities with heightened exposure to climate change the health, supply chain, and economic impacts of risks and compromised capacity to adapt. climate change. Many of these individuals also have • Vulnerable populations are disproportionately limited access to the information, services, and represented within the vulnerable environments of resources needed to ensure resilience in the face of our cities and frequently lack resources to improve the these impacts. adaptive capacity of their surroundings. C/ Climate Health And Safety Goals HS1: Create a climate adaptive community. HS2: Educate, engage, and empower the public for climate health and safety. HS3: Address air quality impacts of climate change. Accomplishing The Goals This Climate Action Plan is organized around a unifying framework organized by sector. Each sector has over-arching Strategies established to meet 2030 goals and detailed Actions for implementation. Strategies are specific statements of direction that expand on the climate action vision GHG reduction goals and guide decisions about future public policy,community investment,and actions. On the following page are the Strategies guiding the Climate Health and Safety section. Climate Risks to Health and Safety � � � ��■ . ... . .., � .. � . � � � • • � - ••: - - - -. - . . � . . - . / / / / � �i��BLI.�EC�C��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 8-3 C/ Climate Health and Safety Goal HS1 Create a climate adaptive community . . . • . . . . . . • Strategy HS1-A: Review facilities and plans Reported City facilities updated Strategy HS1-B: Update design standards and plans Reported City plans and standards updated Strategy HS1-C: Expand cooling and warming facilities Reported cooling and warming facility quantity, distribution,and proximity and accessibility to vulnerable population; Status of process for vulnerable population check-in Strategy HS1-D: Enhance resilience of community to extreme weather Status of adoption of policies and incentives for climate resilient upgrades; Reported building renovation permits for climate adaptive improvements Strategy HS1-E: Reduce risks to health and safety created by ongoing Status of Emergency Management incorporation of climate impacts projected climate impacts and risks into Emergency Management plan and procedures; Status of Vector Borne Disease Response Plan Goal HS2 Educate, engage, and empower the public for climate health and safety . . . • . . . . . . • Strategy HS2-A: Expand public education campaign for impacts of climate change Reported annual educational events and publications; Audience reached Strategy HS2-B: Educate and engage the public on extreme heat and weather risks Reported annual educational events and publications; Audience reached Strategy HS2-C: Educate and engage the public on air quality and linkage with health Reported annual educational events and publications; Audience reached Goal HS3 Address air quality impacts of climate change . . . • . . . . . . • Strategy HS3-A: Promote reduction of particulate matter and air Reported public transit ridership levels;Status of electric quality impacts of fossil fuel use lawn equipment incentive;Status of enhanced City policies,ordinances,and incentives for"clean diesel"and diesel to electric fuel switch Strategy HS3-B: Implement air quality monitoring Status of collaboration with other agencies;Status of assessment and remediation of environmental justice concerns in Dubuque Strategy HS3-C: Explore and address ozone impacts on local agriculture Measured and reported ozone levels in Dubuque 8-4 Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 f�� C/ Climate Health and Safety Taking Action How can you help Dubuque reach our emissions reductions goals? Implementation actions are detailed items that should be completed in order to carry out the vision and strategies identified in the plan. Some actions will need to be led by City Council,city departments,and/or the business community;and there are some things that households and individuals can do to make an impact. All of the actions in the plan are divided by who has the ability,access and decision-making power to get them accomplished. While many actions will require City Council to amend a policy there will be opportunities for businesses,organizations,households, and individuals to support the City Council policy changes and provide input on ad feedback on those policies. It is important to remain engaged and active,advancing and advocating for actions you feel are important. The following kick-start actions are foundational,high impact,and will help provide momentum for launching the City's Climate Action Plan (See Section 13 Implementation Action Plan for the complete list of detailed actions): City Council 1) Adopt policies to incentivize residential building owners(particularly rental and multi-family properties),to increase the resilience of existing and new buildings with resilience strategies. (Strategy HS1-D-1) City Staff 1) Include a Health and Climate Change Impact Assessment component in all City plans. Develop metrics for reporting on climate related risks and health events.(Strategy HS1-A-3) 2) Update the City's emergency response plan and ensure that preparation and updates recognize and address likely climate change impacts.(Strategy HS1-A-6) 3) Develop/Update a comprehensive heat response plan that incorporates most current climate change impact projections and combines individual strategies into an integrated approach. (Strategy HS1-B-6) 4) Create and maintain a Response Plan for emerging vector-borne diseases,including increased capacity for health services that are triggered by certain case thresholds.(Strategy HS1-E-2) 5) Explore use of the EPA Midwest Clean Diesel Program resources to create enhanced City policies and ordinances and incentives for businesses.(Strategy HS3-A-2) Business Community 1) Prepare your business for the extremes.Understand the risk of extreme weather,temperatures,flooding or wildfire to your facilities and employees,and take action to safeguard your business. 2) Collaborate with other businesses and create information,positions,and voluntary standards to define what climate and health mean within your sector. Households/Individuals 1) Prepare your home for the extremes.Understand the risk of extreme weather,extreme temperatures,flooding or wildfire to your home,and take action to safeguard your home. 2) Put together an emergency preparedness kit for your household by visiting Ready.Gov 3) Check in on the people in your life,especially the elderly and those experiencing mental health problems- particularly when extreme weather temperatures strike. �i:��BLL�EC�C��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 8-5 � � - � '' � ' ��' '� + � � �� . � , - � � - _ � � • � .w . � � � . � ' � � y�� `� � �_ � • ,I� � � � � , - !~ ~. � �` • ` � ��' � +�"` ��- . � � �, . �- ! - � '� • � . , -.:. �`-- , �ya i � , ,�� _y P - �� ` , � y f� � � r'� `. .t'� " . ,� � , � , �' t •� � �� . ♦ �,��`' ��'� �: . , . �_ 'r'' t ,y - ,. ' ,'�� ' ....''':�' � %r► ' � i � � � , � � r � _ ` r �7 '� '. . . � � '. . �. �� 1>� '�` � � � ..,. .a} ..e t � � ` � , '�. , �+,,.. t � ~ �•Or.C� . . 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Transporting food across long distances burns fossil fuels and emits greenhouse gases. In addition,the extended period of time of long-distance transport increases the need for refrigeration. The less transportation and refrigeration needed to supply us our food,the more sustainable it becomes. Strengthening local food sources can address both climate change relationships with food and also supports your small business local economy. Studies have indicated that nearly 32 jobs are created for every$1 million in revenue generated by produce farms involved in a local food market,compared to only 10.5 jobs for those involved in wholesale channels exclusively. Increased local food systems also increase community resilience. A robust local food system establishes additional supply chains and resilience to distribution disruptions. Healthy local food systems can also play a critical role in addressing food access vulnerability and food insecurity within neighborhoods of higher vulnerability. Increased local food systems also tend to increase diversity and long-term food system resilience in food crops cultivated. • People in low-income neighborhoods may have • Studies have also shown that communities with fewer limited access to full-service supermarkets or grocery resources often have more outlets that promote stores-an area known as a"food desert". Over 8.8% unhealthy dietary behaviors such as fast food of Dubuque County households are food insecure- restaurants,and little access to affordable nutritious over 40%of those with incomes above assistance food. This condition is known as a"nutrition desert". program thresholds. F1: Reduce food's contribution to climate change. F2: Improve local food resilience and availability. ��}��, � �� f}�f��} ��;�� pQIE❑LL�EC�C��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 9-3 � i vvu This Climate Action Plan is organized around a unifying framework organized by sector. Each sector has over-arching Strategies established to meet 2030 goals and detailed Actions for implementation. Strategies are specific statements of direction that expand on the climate action vision GHG reduction goals and guide decisions about future public policy,community investment,and actions. Below are the Strategies guiding the Food section: How we'll accomplish this goal How we'll measure our progress Strategy F1-A: Reduce perishable food wasting Reported food waste volumes at DMASWA Strategy F1-B: Increase food residuals recovery to beneficial use Reported City organics and food scrap collection volumes; reported DMASWA compost sales/utilization volumes How we'll accomplish this goal How we'll measure our progress Strategy F2-A: Improve healthy food system resilience and supply Number of reported grower locations,vendor participants, safety net and sales volumes; Number of reported community garden locations and plots; Community garden participation by vulnerable populations; Oobserved number of residential and commercial urban agriculture plots Strategy F2-B:Strengthen farm to institution procurement Reported government and community institutions with implemented Farm-To-Institution programs 9-4 � Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 f�� 1 VVU Implementation actions are detailed items that should be completed in order to carry out the vision and strategies identified in the plan. Some actions will need to be led by City Council,city departments,and/or the business community;and there are some things that households and individuals can do to make an impact. All of the actions in the plan are divided by who has the ability,access and decision-making power to get them accomplished. While many actions will require City Council to amend a policy there will be opportunities for businesses,organizations,households, and individuals to support the City Council policy changes and provide input on ad feedback on those policies. It is important to remain engaged and active,advancing and advocating for actions you feel are important. The following kick-start actions are foundational,high impact,and will help provide momentum for launching the City's Climate Action Plan (See Section 13 Implementation Action Plan for the complete list of detailed actions): 1) Pass city policy to procure climate-friendly foods for events and other city-managed facilities. Foods should be locally sourced to the highest extent feasible. (Strategy F2-B-3) 2) Revise zoning ordinances to allow urban agriculture and clarify acceptability to remove barriers to front yard and rooftop vegetable gardens,edible landscaping and foraging.(Strategy F2-A-4) 3) Identifyfunding for,develop and promote a Shared Food Processing facilitywith commercial grade,code compliant equipment and space.(Strategy F2-A-3) 1) Identify opportunities to build upon the City's public health procedures,information and messaging to encourage local gardening,composting,leaving leaves,and reducing chemical fertilizers and pesticides. (Strategy F2-A-1) 2) Develop a comprehensive farmland conservation plan that prioritizes food production while taking into consideration other Imagine Dubuque priorities.(Strategy F2-A-7) 3) Coordinate with City GIS Mapping servcies to identify potential sites for community garden sites or community farm sites with a focus on expanding community equity. Develop master plan and schedule for development of best sites. (Strategy F2-A-8) 4) Coordinate with School District,local universities,and local hospitals to establish a climate-friendly,locally sourced foods procurement policies.(Strategy F2-B-1) 1) For catering needs,use local restaurants and suppliers selling organic and locally-grown food. 2) Convert lawn areas to Edible Landscape where food-producing trees,shrubs,and plants grow within the landscape.Collaborate with local community kitchens and food shelves enabling them to harvest food produced. 1) Plant fruit or nut bearing trees or shrubs that are well suited for our hardiness zone on your property. 2) Support restaurants,grocery stores,and farmer's markets that use and sell locally-grown food. 3) Grow your own food through front or back yard gardens orjoin a community garden. �i��BLL�EC�C��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 9-5 � , . � .7 t ' s� �" � ' �. . �, � - 4 - '`{ �'' }' � - �,�, g x��f „� ,:r�;�,�� w . _i�'. , # � , �.a ii�, . 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Recent studies have shown that sometimes, going to a park,or even looking a single tree can significantly improve a person's health and stress levels.Some doctors have started prescribing parks as a remedy to patients'health issues. Our understanding of the value of trees has been expanded to include mental and physical health benefits. Trees are critical in filtering air,removing harmful pollutants, such as carbon monoxide,particulate matter,and ground-level ozone -pollutants that can be toxic at high levels and which can cause asthma and other respiratory impacts. Conversely,higher levels of impervious surfaces(pavement and buildings)within a community will increase the heat island of the community. Heat island refers to the phenomenon of higher atmospheric and surface temperatures occurring in developed areas than those experienced in the surrounding rural areas due to human activities and infrastructure. Increased heat indicies during summer months due to heat island effects effectively raise human discomfort and health risk levels in developed areas,especially during heat waves. Based on a 2006 study done by Minnesota State University and the University of Minnesota,the relationship between impervious surface percentage of a City and the corresponding degree of heat island temperature increase can be understood as a ratio-meaning there is a measurable reduction in future heat island impacts for every healthy tree in the city's tree canopy. Equity Considerations: • Lower income neighborhoods and neighborhoods • "Heat islands"are built up areas that are hotter than with higher proportions of people of color regularly other nearby areas. This is caused by lack of adequate have lower tree canopy coverage;and the greenspace and healthy tree canopy coverage environmental,economic,and quality of life benefits combined with too many hard surfaces like roads, trees support;than more affluent neighborhoods. parking lots,and hard building surfaces. Frequently neighborhoods with highervulnerable populations have the highest heat island impacts. � Greenspace and Tree Canopy Goals GS1: Strengthen Dubuque's tree canopy. GS2: Strengthen Dubuque's green space. GS3: Mitigate current and future urban heat island impacts. � . • • � . . - . . . . . • • • � � � . . . • • • • � • � '�'� • .. .. . . . -. • : • ' • • . � 111 111 .. . . • - - . . . . - . . .-. . �i��BLI.�EC�C��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 10-3 �Greenspace and Tree Canopy Accomplishing The Goals This Climate Action Plan is organized around a unifying framework organized by sector. Each sector has over-arching Strategies established to meet 2030 goals and detailed Actions for implementation. Strategies are specific statements of direction that expand on the climate action vision GHG reduction goals and guide decisions about future public policy,community investment,and actions. Below are the Strategies guiding the Greenspace and Tree Canopy section: �engthen Dubuque's � . . . - . . . • Strategy GS1-A: Educate,engage,and empower the public Reported annual educational events and publications; Audience reached Strategy G51-B:Update and implement recommendations in 2011 Completion of Updated Urban Forest Evaluation; Dubuque urban forest evaluation Completion of implementation Master Plan; Reported city- wide greenspace,ground cover,and tree canopy percentages(5 year interval) GS2 Strengthen Dubuque's green space . . . • . . . - . . . • Strategy G52-A: Reduce, repurpose,and reimagine lawn space Reported city-wide grass coverage and lawn coverage percentages(5 year interval) Strategy GS2-B: Utilize parks and marginal city property for greater Acres of equitably distributed publicly accessed greenspace: community use Percentage of residents within 10 minute walk of park space: Reported park space utilization Goal GS3 Mitigate current and future urban heat island impacts . . . • . . . - . . . • Strstegy G53-A: Update design standards,plans,and policies for heat island mitigation Reported City plans and standards updated Strstegy G53-B: Promote and implement heat island mitigation improvements Percentage of tree canopy coverage by census tract; Heat Island Coefficient by census tract 10-4 Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 �r� �Greenspace and Tree Canopy Taking Action How can you help Dubuque reach our emissions reductions goals? Implementation actions are detailed items that should be completed in order to carry out the vision and strategies identified in the plan. Some actions will need to be led by City Council,city departments,and/or the business community;and there are some things that households and individuals can do to make an impact. All of the actions in the plan are divided by who has the ability,access and decision-making power to get them accomplished. While many actions will require City Council to amend a policy there will be opportunities for businesses,organizations,households, and individuals to support the City Council policy changes and provide input on ad feedback on those policies. It is important to remain engaged and active,advancing and advocating for actions you feel are important. The following kick-start actions are foundational,high impact,and will help provide momentum for launching the City's Climate Action Plan (See Section 13 Implementation Action Plan for the complete list of detailed actions): City Council 1) Create a tree preservation ordinance with reasonable exceptions that support the CAP tree canopy coverage and heat island mitigation goals. Ordinance should reflect projected climate changes and impacts on tree species. (Strategy GS-1 B-6) 2) Develop a performance based ordinance requiring tree planting within parking lots.Ordinance should establish a specific goal of percentage of pavement to be shaded by trees.(Strategy GS3-A-2) 3) Establish a policy and incentive to assist homeowners by covering some of the cost of converting traditional lawns by planting pollinator friendly food gardens,permaculture,wildflowers,clover or native grasses.(Strategy GS2-A-4) 4) Develop a policy that requires all housing and commercial development projects recieving City funding,PUD approval,and/or Conditional Use Permitting to implement commercial scale heat island mitigation strategies. (GS3-A-3) City Staff 1) Establish an implementation master plan with schedule,budget,and prioritized actions following the completion and recommendations of the City's updated Dubuque Urban Forest Evaluation.(Strategy GS1-B-2) 2) Replanting tree loss,and Ash tree replacement for EAB management,at 110%or more of replacement with improved diversity.(Strategy GS1-B-5) 3) Based on city's citywide heat island impact study(see Buildings and Energy actions)identify vulnerable urban tree canopy and street tree sections and develop policies to incentivize,encourage,or require strategic tree planting for heat island mitigation. (Strategy GS3-A-1) 4) Transition maintenance of all city owned properties to Carbon Gardening practices including elimination of synthetic fertilizer and pesticide use,high mow deck settings,use of biochar amendments,and polyculture lawn mixture.(Strategy GS2-A-1) Business Community 1) Remove pavement and increase permeable surfaces,plant trees in parking lot islands to shade pavement and reduce heat island effect. 2) Convert traditional lawns by planting pollinator friendly food gardens,permaculture,wildflowers,clover or native grasses. 3) Use biochar soil amendments on any site construction projects that disturb the soil. Implement soil profile rebuilding around any new trees planted around buildings,parking lots,or other areas with heavily compacted soils. Households/Individuals 1) Make your backyard a Certified Wildlife Habitat with the National Wildlife Federation. 2) Plant trees in your yard to provide shade and cooling in summer heat. Select climate adapted trees that don't interfere with power lines and preserve the trees you already have. 3) Plant a rain garden with native plantings to absorb storm water and replenish our aquifers. �i:��BLL�EC�C��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 10-5 � f � � 4 ' . � � r ■ i �� * � • � � � � � � ;� ' - ��,� r . � . � ' �� .� , . .'�. 5 4�� _�x ti� . , . � . } �� :�rt �, �� ,. ft1:yJ� � • � ,�. � t . ` i �' � � � � �� li � � � � . 10-6 Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 �� Section � Climate � Econom y < to Return to TOC �i��BLL�EC�C��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 11-1 � � � � � � � �:� � .� � � . !� � . � � 1� �- � -��°�� _ . . � ' � �� - . � � - ___ ��5 . �. � .__ -�� -� �. _ . : �� -� � � � � . � � � � ��• ;�� ; � � ��, �;. . � � ' _ -Y`'� � � � _ � �� _tl � � .�� M1�S��`� -- � �� ' � . � ��4 J' .� � T � ~�� - �# �� x.� . ,.�q� . "_�,. �,.. , � � � . � � . � � �. � � � 11-2 Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 �� -�i Climate Economy Climate change and the economy are inexorably linked. Left unabated, the impacts of man-made climate change through the end of this century will cost the United States billions of dollars. According to a 2019 study by two EPA scientists,the difference in economic impact between the mid-range climate model and the high range climate model may account for as much as$224 billion in economic impact annually by 2090. According to a 2019 World Bank report on trends in carbon pricing,a carbon price range of$40-$80 per ton is necessary by 2020 to reach the goals set by the 2015 Paris Agreement, while other studies have placed the full cost of carbon at $200-$400 per ton. The calculations outlined in Section 2 of this plan estimate a conservative localized cost for carbon at over$50 per ton. The economy is also directly linked to climate action as well. One common reason given by those who wish not to see action taken on climate change is that the economy will be damaged. Setting aside the avoidance of the future costs should we not act to mitigate climate change, evidence is building a clear case that acting on climate change, and reducing fossil fuel emissions can be done without weakening the economy. Since 2003,Dubuque has seen city-wide GHG emissions drop over 27%while during that same period the city's GDP has increased78%. Many of the climate actions included in this plan can reduce Dubuque's contributions to global greenhouse gas levels, deal with the risks posed by climate change,and achieve economic growth and opportunity. Transformative change is needed now in how we build our cities,produce and use energy,transport people and goods,and manage our landscapes. This change also represents opportunities to improve our quality of life,improve health outcomes,and provide opportunities for newjobs and economic development. Equity Considerations: • Economic impacts of climate change are inequitably • Income inequality is rising in the US,with September felt. Low income individuals in our communities are 2019 levels being the highest in 50 years. High especially prone to the impacts of climate change inequality leads to lower life spans, increased and bear a greatly disproportionate share ofthe instances of inental health issues, and increased costs. obesity rates among other social impacts. � Climate Economy Goals CE1: Capture local economic potential of climate action. CE2: Build marketplace climate resilience. � • • � �� . � � . . .. . .- . . �� - . . . - . . . � � . - . . . � • 1 1 �i��BLL�EC�C��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 11-3 �-�i Climate Economy Accomplishing The Goals This Climate Action Plan is organized around a unifying framework organized by sector. Each sector has over-arching Strategies established to meet 2030 goals and detailed Actions for implementation. Strategies are specific statements of direction that expand on the climate action vision GHG reduction goals and guide decisions about future public policy,community investment,and actions. Below are the Strategies guiding the Climate Economy section: �pture local economic ion . . . - . . . • Strategy CE1-A: Create a climate action market supporting and advancing climate action strategies. Status of market establishment; Annual revenue available for climate action implementation Strategy CE1-B:Increase workforce development for the climate economy Reported local workforce and employment in climate/green economy jobs Strategy CE1-C: Explore climate action economic development and financing,particularly within underserved populations Equitable funding sources established and/or utilized by underserved populations uild marketplace clima� . . . - . . . • Strategy CE�-A: Inform businesses of climate vulnerability and Reported annual educational events and publications; opportunities for increasing resilience Audience reached; Utilization of on-line assessment resource Strategy CE2-B: Prepare for climate change immigration/migration Status of assessment and plan completion; Status of strategy identification; Status of collaboration with school district 11-4 � Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 f�� i Climate Economy Taking Action How can you help Dubuque reach our emissions reductions goals? Implementation actions are detailed items that should be completed in order to carry out the vision and strategies identified in the plan. Some actions will need to be led by City Council,city departments,and/or the business community;and there are some things that households and individuals can do to make an impact. All of the actions in the plan are divided by who has the ability,access and decision-making power to get them accomplished. While many actions will require City Council to amend a policy there will be opportunities for businesses,organizations,households, and individuals to support the City Council policy changes and provide input on ad feedback on those policies. It is important to remain engaged and active,advancing and advocating for actions you feel are important. The following kick-start actions are foundational,high impact,and will help provide momentum for launching the City's Climate Action Plan (See Section 13 Implementation Action Plan for the complete list of detailed actions): City Council 1) Establish a policy that designates City Franchise Fee Income as funding source for Climate Initiatives. (Strategy CE1-A-1) 2) Fund and organize the establishment of a ReStore Facility for reusable furnishings and salvage including construction/demolition.(Strategy CE1-A-3) 3) Establish a policy to utilize TIF(Tax increment Financing)to incentivize Mitigation and Adaptation actions in line with the goals ofthe CAP.(Strategy CE1-A-4) 4) Create an ordinance to expand residual food scrap collection.(Strategy CE1-A-2) City Staff 1) Explore the creation of Community Development Finance program or institution to provide credit and financial services to underserved markets and populations,with a particular focus on advancing the goals,strategies,and acitons of the City's CAP plan.(Strategy CE1-C-1) 2) Create an intern program similar to the IDNR Pollution Prevention(P2) model.Task interns with finding resiliency solutions and cost savings. Intern development should focus on increasing community equity. (Strategy CE1-B-3) 3) Explore the development of a job training and entrepreneurial development program similar to Operation Fresh Start. Program to focus on devvelopping green jobs skills within vulnerable and underserved populations in local sustainable agriculture,energy efficiency audits and upgrades,renewable energy,and other skills that support the goals of the CAP. (Strategy CE-1-B-2) 4) Work with local union hall to ensure that apprenticeship program includes solar training.(Strategy CE1-B-1) Business Community 1) Consider hiring an intern to focus on identifying resiliency solutions,energy efficiency opportunities,waste reduction potentials,and cost savings. Households/Individuals 1) Explore opportunities for job training,skills development,and employment in the"green economy"and industries which advance renewable energy,energy efficiency,and local sustainable food development. �i��BLL�EC�C��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 11-5 aer � ,; ' . u � � 1 _----'�' '� , � ; , � �� , �. �► � � � `, w � � � ,,,�"' i � � � H _ '� ♦� i M f_ ' ,� I� % J . s � � • • - � � • 1 1 Section �� Climate Action �� Capacity � to Return to TOC �i��BLL�EC�C��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 12-1 � , � � '� , � tik � � . rt•;� � _ � {� � _ _ �� r� `�'. i . � � 4 .. � � �' . �f Ly �� . �' � � r� � Y i .� 6 � � �.+ . � �� + � � �� . �� - .- � � , .�,�- '� � � �ti � �� •� `� - � I � r' r � � r � � � � � � � � � � } � �- � � F r � �2-2 Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 �� Climate Action Capacity Implementing a Climate Action Plan requires capacity both internal to City government as well as external within the public. External capacity includes the social and technical skills of individuals, organizations and groups within the community to respond to and engage the environmental and socioeconomic changes at the core of a Climate Action Plan. External capacity is often established through education and engagement as well as support in establishing social networks supporting resilience.Internal capacity includes the staff support necessary for tracking and reporting progress, creating and executing an annual work plan,and establishing and growing collaborative relationships to support this important work. Implementation of a Climate Action Plan should be supported by a variety of funding mechanisms and sources to be successful.Funds should be directed internally to support the city operations goals as well as toward the community in the form of communications,educational outreach, partnership development, and incentivization to spur action and change. Outside funds may also be identified to complement efforts of the city. Equity Considerations: • Climate action capacity is determined by a number of • Individuals,organizations,and communities with a determinants including an individual or higher degree of adaptive capacity will suffer less organization's assets,flexibility,and agency-or harm from exposure to climate impacts and will ability to impact change. Climate vulnerable recover more quickly than those with a lower degree populations are frequently vulnerable specifically due of adaptive capacity. to one or more of these key determinants being missing. �� Climate Action Capacity Goals C1: Enhance and expand community capacity for climate action and resilience. C2: Develop new mechanisms for financing climate action work that account for equity and co- belleflt5(building upon existing budget scoring criteria). �:��BLL�EC�C��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 12-3 �� Climate Action Capacity Accomplishing The Goals This Climate Action Plan is organized around a unifying framework organized by sector. Each sector has over-arching Strategies established to meet 2030 goals and detailed Actions for implementation. Strategies are specific statements of direction that expand on the climate action vision GHG reduction goals and guide decisions about future public policy,community investment,and actions. Below are the Strategies guiding the Climate Action Capacity section: �nce and expand con �ate action and resili� . . . . . • Strategy C1-A: Educate,engage,and empower the public Status of Outreach Plan;Status of CAAP outreach communication materials; Reported annual educational events and publications;Audience reached Strategy C1-B:Support development of social networks to build social Reported annual social networks engaged; Reported resilience participation levels within partner organizations and networks C2 Develop new mechanisms for financing climate action work that account for equity and co-benefits (building upon existing budget scoring criteria) . . . • . . . - . . . • Strategy C2-A: Leverage existing financing pathways Status of funding pathways;Status and stability of annual climate action funding and staff allocation Strategy C2-B: Develop new financing pathways Mechanisms identified;Status of funding pathways;Status and stability of annual climate action funding and staff allocation 12-4 � Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 f�� Climate Action Capacity Taking Action How can you help Dubuque reach our emissions reductions goals? Implementation actions are detailed items that should be completed in order to carry out the vision and strategies identified in the plan. Some actions will need to be led by City Council,city departments,and/or the business community;and there are some things that households and individuals can do to make an impact. All of the actions in the plan are divided by who has the ability,access and decision-making power to get them accomplished. While many actions will require City Council to amend a policy there will be opportunities for businesses,organizations,households, and individuals to support the City Council policy changes and provide input on ad feedback on those policies. It is important to remain engaged and active,advancing and advocating for actions you feel are important. The following kick-start actions are foundational,high impact,and will help provide momentum for launching the City's Climate Action Plan (See Section 13 Implementation Action Plan for the complete list of detailed actions): City Council 1) Establish a policy that requires city infrastructure projects and capital budgets incorporate climate risk and vulnerability analysis and adaptation plans to ensure that future spending contributes to resilience and achieving the City's CAP plan goals. (Strategy C2-A-4) 2) Explore the development of a"Carbon Impact Fee"Additional funds raised to be used for Climate Mitigation and Adaptation implementation. (Strategy C2-B-2) 3) Establish Rate Payer Advisory Commissions for review of rates,revenue,and uses for Resource Management and DMASWA. Explore revenue uses for opportunities to support actions in support of the City's Climate Action goals.(Strategy C2-A-2) 4) Create an ordinance to expand residual food scrap collection.(Strategy CE1-A-2) City Staff 1) Explore modifications to City's zoning ordinance,such as allowance of accessory dwelling units,to encourage development of affordable intergenerational single-family homes and multi-family housing with a focus on improved social connectedness across demographic cohort.(Strategy C1-B-1) 2) Explore the potential of developing a"Carbon Impact Fee"similar to the City of Watsonville CA. Fee could be a percentage of the building permit fee applied to all construction projects. (Strategy C2-B-2) 3) Explore use of City share of DMASWA landfill methane capture and beneficial reuse as Renewable Natural Gas to fund Climate Mitigation and Adaptation implementation. (Strategy C2-A-1) 4) Explore the potential of collaborations with donors,philathropists,and non-profit foundations to develop a Climate Action and Equity Fund for the City of Dubuque.(Strategy C2-B-5) �i��BLL�EC�C��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 12-5 ---w. __.._____�1 _ � � - � ' 4� I � . �` ! �►-� i � � . �...---.--y.. - � � �i__� . . .��.T. --- � � �� _ - _ �_ ___. _ _ _�. � � _ .� �- - _� : ._ _ _. ; - - .� � � : - . - . �_ -� � - - - � r - � : �. #� - � - � � - � --� . �, , .� __ - � 1 . - � � 12-6 Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 �� Section Climate Actions and Implementation � to Return to TOC �i��BLL�EC�C��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 13-1 i •{ --�_t � '�I , � �r� � . � , . � � .. • ' ��• �- � � ' :1 �� .. - � �<�._' . r . •;i` �, �. ,' � �,, ,� .-• . f • � � �- {r - _ :�� r. f . , � . . �'L �� .� . . �� -4 �� s4 .* , k + �7 L ••1 �� ' I • � r i �� . : ��I.. � �r . � �_ �� 1 � � • • - ' � • 1 1 The first few years after plan adoption are critical to its success. Establishing roles, both internal and external, and identifying funding will help establish the implementation phase of the plan and ensure the community is on track to achieve its goals. This plan includes robust goals for significant GHG emission reductions and addressing climate resilience.This vision require commitment and integration of the CAP into City operations,functions,and services. As noted throughout this plan,the following Climate Actions include actions that require leadership and engagement from City Council, City departments and staff,the business community, as well as households and individuals. While many actions will require City Council to amend a policy there will be opportunities for businesses, organizations, households, and individuals to support the City Council policy changes and provide input on ad feedback on those policies. Ultimately,achieving the visionary energy efficiency,renewable energy,alternative transportation,and climate resilience goals outlined in this plan will require engagement and a sense of responsibility not only by the City of Dubuque leadership and government,but by the community itself as well. It is critical for all to remain engaged and active,advancing and advocating for actions you feel are important. The following are foundational recommendations to support the long-range implementation of the CAP: Building Internal Capacity Continuing to build internal capacity will be important to help establish the CAP as a priority integral to internal operations as well as fostering connections to community partners, businesses, and individuals through outreach, education,special projects,and service delivery. 1. Establish clear guidance and direction for the participation in and support of the CAP implementation actions by all City of Dubuque departments. 2. Fund and support Sustainability staffing required to: • Facilitate discussion among large users to reduce emissions through business and industrial strategies. • Participate in technical resource programs as they are available through County,State,Federal,and non-profit provider partners. • Support City of Dubuque department managers and staff as they implement CAP actions within their service area or area of expertise. • Convene an internal City climate working group that meets regularly and provides updates on progress and success,identifies additional support or resources needed to advance actions of the CAP,and collaboratively discusses strategies for more complex challenges. • Ensure the establishment and maintenance of a City of Dubuque Climate Action webpage supporting CAP resources for the community. • Coordinate and organizing volunteer groups and events. • Engage city boards and commissions (e.g., the Resilient Community Advisory Commission, Planning Commission,etc.)to ensure the CAP is integrated into their work plans. 3. Review Climate Action Plan implementation progress and impacts on a regular basis(1-2 year cycle);adjust,add,and remove detailed CAP actions as appropriate based on implementation progress review. �i��BLL�EC�C��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 13-3 External Support City staff and elected officials will not be able to implement this plan without robust support from community members and coordination with jurisdictional,institutional,and organizational partners. 1. Establish the Resilient Community Advisory Commission as the main citizen-body to support the implementation of the CAP: • Form subcommittees that focus on particular areas of the CAP • Coordinate with City staff in all relevant departments to receive updates on City projects and progress 2. Establish jurisdictional partnerships that advance CAP strategies to advance and accelerate action.This can include government entities like Dubuque County,the State of lowa,the Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority, and Dubuque Soil &Water Conservation District;utilities like Alliant Energy and Black Hills Energy; institutions like University of Dubuque,Clarke University and Loras College;community groups like Dubuque Multicultural Family Center,Fountain of Youth,and Green Dubuque;and neighboring communities. Funding Funding the implementation of the CAP will require reallocation/reconsideration of existing City funds,raising new City funds,and identifying outside resources and funding opportunities.Some funds will need to be dedicated toward long- term support like staffing,while other funding will be on a project-by-project basis. 1. Maintain a budget and identify funding sources for staff dedicated to the implementation of the CAP. 2. Identify a budget necessary to support projects on an annual basis as per the detailed actions outlined in the Climate Economy and Climate Action Capacity sections of the plan and climate actions. 3. Utilize no-cost technical assistance offerings as available. Climate Action and Implementation Plan The following is the full detailed list of detailed Climate Actions and implementation details supporting the goals and strategies of each Climate Action section. �, Section 04 Buildings and Energy � Section 05 Transportation and Land Use J � Section 06 Solid Waste and Recycling I��! Section 07 Water,Wastewater and Flooding G Section 08 Climate Health and Safety Section 09 Food � Section 10 Greenspace and Tree Canopy vSection 11 Climate Economy �� +� Section 12 Climate Action Capacity 13-4 Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 �� Priority Implementation level Criteria Review Score: pr11118Py Supporting Estimated Metric Progress At 4.5-5.0=1 4.0 I� -u.a=z s.s- Responsibility Responsibility Budget Need Review 3.9=3 3.0- 3.4=4 2.0- 2.9=5 OA- BE1 Increase distributed renewable energy by 21 MW of installed capacity by 2030 Strategy BE1-A: Increase solar on City facilities BE1-A-1 Conduct a detailed solar assessment and"Renewable Energy Master Plan" 2.� for all primary city facilities. Include new and existing buildings,incorporate strategies to address electricity storage,and focus on highlighting any hurdles or solutions that would be applicable to the broader community. Install solar panels on all City buildings and sites,where feasible,based on implementation established in Renewable Energy Master Plan. City's largest energy consuming properties should be prioritized for assessment. Goal:50%of city facility electric demand supplied through solar Strategy BE1-B: Support and accelerate installation of on-site solar PV and solar thermal. BEl-B-1 Develop solar ready policy or incentive offering with the goal of achieving 1.� 100%solar ready new home construction by 2025. BE1-B-2 Collaborate with local Solar PV contractors and Alliant Energy to identify 1.� infrastructural challenges to solar PV implementation throughout the community in support of the goals of the CAP-particularly circuit capacities,utility upgrade requirements and costs. Support Alliant Energy and collaborators in establishing a strategies and a plan for overcoming infrastructural challenges identified,with a prioritization of resolving challenges at the city's most optimal sites. BEl-B-3 Incentivize local renewable energy projects.Explore leveraging existing 2.� incentives to increase renewable energy utilization and generation throughout the entire city.These incentives would include support for low- income solar installations and the creation of green jobs. BEl-B-4 Conduct Solar Ready training using the City's Solar Ready Guidelines and 3.0 listening sessions with the home builders association,contractors,building designers,developers,and building owners. Include information on benefits of on-site renewable energy generation. Distribute the Solar Ready Guidelines and checklist through city channels. (http://pa lebluedot.l Ic/d u buque-solar-ready-gu ide) BEl-B-5 Encourage and educate residents on the benefits of on-site solar:Post the 3.� state solar resource map on city's CAP Resource Hub;include City's Solar Ready Guidelines(http://palebluedot.11c/dubuque-solar-ready-guide). Resource HUB should include links to helpful resources and tools supporting site owners in exploration and procurement of on-site solar. Strategy BE1-C: Encourage equity for renewable energy BE1-C-1 Collaborate with Alliant Energy to establish an on-bill financing option for 1.� renewable energy and energy efficiency upgrades. (https://www.lowincomesolar.org/toolbox/on-bill-recovery/) BE1-C-2 Create a local Low Income Solar Renewable Energy Credit(SREC)Market 2.� and/or 3rd party financing loan guarantee program. Strategy BE1-D: Increase solar on residential buildings BE1-D-1 Coordinate and promote a residential Solar Group Purchase Campaign 3.� annually to help reduce the costs of solar installation through volume purchasing power(goal,120 households annually). Program design to explore strategies to support local small business solar installers such as being set up to enable small installers to collaborate or having a competitive"marketplace"approach with more than one installer to choose from. Strategy BE1-E: Increase solar on commercial/industrial facilities BE1-E-1 Identify the"Solar Top 50"commercial/industrial properties within the city 2.0 and produce detailed solar feasibility assessments for each site. Assessments to include potential solar generation and economic performance and return on investment estimates,information on financing and ownership models,and next step resources. Provide solar assessment reports to properties and conduct an informational workshop to assist building owners and businesses in understanding the assessments and next step potential. "Solar Top 50"assessment effort could be repeated annually,particularly through 2025 BE1-E-2 Coordinate and promote a commercial Solar Group Purchase Campaign 3.� annually to help reduce the costs of solar installation through volume purchasing power(goal,1100KW installed annually). Group purchase campaign could include/focus on properties identified in the"Solar Top 50" assessment effort. Program design to explore strategies to support local small business solar installers and strategies to support local workforce development. BE1-E-3 Motivate and assist businesses throughout the community to install solar. 3.� Provide information on solar incentives,tools,and financing to businesses throughout the City. Strategy BE1-F: Advocate for stronger state policy BE1-F 1 Collaborate with other communities,industry,and state agencies to 1.� support the State establishing community solar,virtual net metering,and aggregated net metering policies and laws. BE2 Reduce citywide energy consumption by 10%by 2030 Strategy BE2-A: Increase energy efficiency in City facilities BE2-A-1 Create a policy that all City buildings shall reduce energy usage by 20%over 1.� the next 10 years BE2-A-2 Introduce a policy that requires all municipal buildings to be benchmarked 1.� using ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. Each primary building's Energy Score rating,and energy use intensity(kBTU/sqft)shall also be posted on the City's website. Invite County,School District,and other public agencies located within the City to participate in the City's public facilities energy benchmarking and disclosure effort. BE2-A-3 Introduce a policy that requires all new and existing municipal buildings to 1.0 meet and maintain energy and resource efficiency standards meeting an ENERGY STAR rating of 75 or better,and built to meet or exceed IGCC code. Require new and existing municipal buildings without solar PV installations in place or planned to install cool roof or green roofing. Require all new construction or major renovation projects to use the City's Net Zero Energy Building Guide and Checklist to explore opportunities to advance towards Net Zero Energy(palebluedot.11c/dubuque-net-zero-energy-guide). Invite County,School District,and other public agencies located within the City to participate in City's energy efficiency policy effort. BE2-A-4 Establish a centralized facility management/construction project 1.� management structure or department for all City owned facilities. Structure to focus on increased capacity for execution of high performance city construction projects capable of achieving energy efficiency and renewable energy goals consistent with the City's CAP plan. BE2-A-5 Explore the development of a Revolving Loan program for City facilities to 1.� fund capital costs for high performance energy efficiency and renewable energy options with appropriate return on investment.Fund to be used to implement all cost-effective(simple payback of ten years or less)resource- efficiency projects in City-owned buildings and facilities.Rather than reverting back to the City's general fund,operational savings from energy efficiency measures of completed projects are to be re-invested into revolving loan and a portion of savings provided to the participating depratment(s)to support funding of additional energy efficiency improvements. BE2-A-6 Conduct a occupancy and plug load energy efficiency study of primary city 1.� owned facilities and establish a"Plug Load and Occupancy Energy Eficiency Guide"outlining operational practices to advance the City's energy efficency goals for City facilities. Provide training to all existing city employees and provide on-going training to all new city hires. BE2-A-7 Conduct a Building Energy Audit on all primary City owned facilities. Fully 2.0 implement audit recommendations. Prioritization should be given to the City's largest energy consuming sites. Study for Water Resource and Recovery Center(WRRC)to incorporate self-generated energy use including Renewable Natural Gas(RNG)into WRRC future planning. Strategy BE2-B: Improve energy efficiency in all sectors BE2-B-1 Conduct a citywide heat island impact study to identify areas of high heat 1.� island contribution and impact,overlapped with vulnerable population mapping from the City's Climate Vulnerability Assessment. Study to establish specific goals,by census tract,for reduction of imperviious surfaces(particularly dark),improvement of tree canopy and greenspace coverage,and target"Heat Island Coefficient". Study to establish heat island mitigation strategy recommendations and identify priority areas for heat island mitigation based on need,potential,and impact on equity and vulnerable populations. Study should provide prioritized direction on"cool pavemenY'strategies for integration with the City's Pavement Preservation Program CIP and city facility maintenance ance and construction plans. Study should also evaluate opportunities to plant additional trees near city facilities to reduce heat island. Coordinate and integrate study with the City's Storm Water Infiltration Plan(see Water section). http://pa leblu edot.11c/tree-ca nopy-assessments BE2-B-2 Support state adoption of the new International Green Construction Code 1.0 (IGCC)statewide and/or enabling local jurisdicitons to adopt and enforce IGCC locally. BE2-B-3 Establish an"energy efficiency and renewable energy introduction"course 2,� for all city employees with any degree of facility responsibilities.Course shall then be provided on a regular basis for all new city employees as they are hired. Create a policy,to be part of assigned duties and presented during new employee orientation,that City employees shall turn off lights and equipment when they are done using them BE2-B-4 Prior to adoption at the State level(see action BE2-B-2),adopt a voluntary 2.� green building stretch code(IgCC)including stretch energy efficiency requriements in-line with Architecture 2030 goals. Make(IgCC)code required for all City facility projects and all projects receiving$50,000 or more in City tax abatement,financing or funding. providing information, technical assistance BE2-B-5 Develop educational and informational resources explaining the drivers and 2.� impacts of heat island and solutions which may offer multiple benefits for property owners and users to share with residents and businesses. BE2-B-6 Explore the development of a"Cool Roof","Cool Building"and"Cool 2.� Pavement"pilot project to exhibit heat island mitigation strategies and measure potential for effectiveness. Identify city building with low solar PV prioritization/feasibility for inclusion as cool roof pilot locaiton. Alternatively,pilot program could be advertized for submission by City of Dubuque residents,businesses and neighborhoods for potential sites to be considered for pilot project selection. Preference should be given to sites serving low income or at risk communities with high heat island impact potential BE2-B-7 Explore development of"Cool Roof","Green Roof", "Green Wall"/"Live 2.� Wall"and"vertical garden"incentives(demonstration projects,voluntary programs,incentivized program,ordinance/policy)to meet long-range dark impervious surface reduction goals. Coordinate with existing compatible city policies such as the Stormwater Management Utility fee structure. Examples of incentive programs have been developed by the Climate Protection Partnership Division in the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Atmospheric Programs.These can be found at:https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2014- 08/documents/greenroofscompendium_ch3.pdf and htt p s://www.e p a.gov/s i tes/p ro d u ct i o n/f i l e s/2014- 08/documents/coolroofscompendium ch4.pdf Strategy BE2-C: Promote audits,energy efficiency rebates and financial incentives BE2-C-1 Partner with local community organizations serving under-resourced 1.� households to promote energy efficieny audit and upgrade program for low income residents. (see BE2-C-2).Target 150 households per year BE2-C-2 Work with Alliant Energy,Black Hills Energy,and University of Northern 1.� lowa's Center for Energy and Environmental Education Green lowa AmeriCorps program to establish residential and multi-family energy efficiency audit and upgrade program similar to Xcel Energy's"Home Energy Squad Visits". Target 300 households per year (https://www.homeenergysq uad.net/) BE2-C-3 Work with Alliant Energy,Black Hills Energy,and University of Northern 1.� lowa's Center for Energy and Environmental Education Green lowa AmeriCorps program to establish commercial energy efficiency audit and upgrade program similar Minnesota Chamber of Commerce's EnergySmart commercial energy savings program. Program could be integrated with the commercial waste audit service identified in Solid Waste action SWl-B-1. 70 commercial businesses and 70 industrial businesses per year with 10% electricity savings and 12%natural gas savings each. ((https://www.mnchamber.com/your-opportunity/energy-smart) BE2-C-4 Regularly host utility bill clinics similar to those offered by Minnesota 1.� Citizens Utility Board(http://cubminnesota.org/)to help residents understand their bills,discuss energy savings options,and hear about rebate availability and clean energy options BE2-C-5 Implement energy benchmarking(performance tracking and annual 1.� reporting)program for commercial buildings,required for all buildings equal to or greater than 50,000 square feet. BE2-C-6 Develop a city-hosted website with resources about home energy options 1.� for residents,including available energy programs and where to purchase ENERGY STAR appliances BE2-C-7 Collaborate with other communities,industry,and state agencies to 2.0 support the State establishing the enabling legislation for Commercial Property Assisted Clean Energy(C-PACE)and Residential Property Assisted Clean Energy(R-PACE)financing BE2-C-8 Work with County to establish a Commercial Property Assessed Clean 2.0 Energy(C-PACE)program and a Residential Property Clean Energy(R-PACE) program to provide financing for energy efficiency and renewable energy measures. BE2-C-9 Create a building weatherization and high energy efficiency renovation 2,� program that includes a job training component. Potential partners may include the HEART program(https://www.fourmounds.org/programs- events/youth-programs/heart-program/). Program example: https://risingsu nenergy.org/ Strategy BE2-D: Improve energy efficiency and equity in residential buildings BE2-D-1 Develop and adopt a rental housing energy efficiency policy requiring single 1.0 family and multi-family rental housing properties to meet minimum energy efficiency level to qualify for rental licensing. Program to include an energy efficiency rating system(ENERGY STAR or HERS).Example program: https://bou Idercolorado.gov/plan-develop/sma rtregs. BE2-D-2 Implement a residential energy benchmarking(performance tracking and 2.� reporting)and labeling program for homes listed for sale. Examples include HERS(https://www.hersindex.com/),and ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager (https://www.energystar.gov/b uild i ngs/facility-owners-and- managers/existing-buildings/use-portfolio-manager) BE2-D-3 Develop a pilot project with the City's True North Community Development 2,� Corporation home rehabilitation program to model residential scale heat island mitigation strategies including cool surfaces,solar-friendly landscape shading strategies,impervious surface reduction,and breeze capture. Alternatively,pilot program could be advertized for submission by City of Dubuque residents,businesses and neighborhoods for potential sites to be considered for pilot project selection. Preference should be given to sites serving low income or at risk communities with high heat island impact potential.Reference City's Rehab Guidelinnes and Net Zero Energy Building Guide for relevant strategies. Strategy BE2-E: Increase net zero energy residential building stock BE2-E-1 Utilize incentives,vacant City land,and current programs for pilots of net- 1.� zero buildings across different sectors. Explore option of issuing a competitive RFP for effective and innovative Net Zero pilot projects.Focus on"Net zero building in every neighborhood"to establish visibility of strategie5 within the community BE2-E-2 Provide City's Net Zero Energy Building Guide and Solar Ready Guidelines 2.� document to local home shows or remodeler showcase events. Include the City's Net Zero Energy Building Guide and Solar Ready Guideline documents on the City's Design Guidelines webpage (https://www.cityofdu bu q ue.org/1295/Design-Gu idel i nes) BE2-E-3 Provide training on solar ready and net-zero strategies as found in the City's 2,� Net Zero Energy Building Guide and Solar Ready Guidelines to area builders with local builders association. Target 1%market coverage(140 homes) (pa lebl uedot.11c/d ubu q ue-net-zero-energy-guide) (http://pa lebluedot.l Ic/du buque-solar-ready-gu ide) BE2-E-4 Encourage new construction and remodeling projects to meet Electric 2,� Vehicle(EV)ready standards using the EV Readiness section of the City's Net Zero Energy Building Guide BE3 Promote"fuel switching"to reduce on-site fossil fuel use 10%by 2030 Strategy BE3-A: Promote"fuel switching"to low/no carbon alternatives BE3-A-1 Deploy an incentive program for electrification.Work with Alliant Energy or 1.� other regional partnerships to create financial incentives to electrify new and existing buildings.For example,rebates for panel upgrades,electric appliances,Air Source Heat Pumps,and Ground Source Heat Pumps can encourage the transition to electric energy use in homes and businesses. Goal:Target 10%residential market conversion(250 households annually) and 5%commercial/industrial market conversion(an estimated 25 commercial businesses,10 industrial businesses annually)by 2030 BE3-A-2 Work with regional energy partnerships to invest in electrification financing 1.� programs such as on-bill financing and metered energy efficiency.Working with third-party entities allows the City to leverage incentive systems for electrification,such as options for financing retrofit projects and paying back loans through power bills BE3-A-3 Work with Black Hills Energy Corporation to establish an option for 1.� Renewable Natural Gas for customers and achieve 2.5% commercial/industrial use by 2030(128 businesses per year) BE3-A-4 Work with Black Hills Energy Corporation to establish an option for 2,� Renewable Natural Gas for customers and achieve 7%residential use by 2030(170 households per year) BE4 Increase renewable energy share of electric grid to 15%by 2030(beyond current Alliant Energy commitments) Strategy BE4-A: Community solar for residential and commercial BE4-A-1 Develop and issue an RFI/RFP for community solar developers to advance 1.� community solar options and subscriptions within City. RFP shall focus on projects that benefit all residents,particularly communities of color and low income populations. Include community solar option benefiting small businesses.(Goal:400 households subscribed per year,100 businesses subscribed per year) BE4-A-2 Collaborate with Alliant Energy in establishing policies to allow Community 1.� Wind and Solar Gardens/Shared Solar,Aggregated Net Metering,and Virtual Net Metering within the City of Dubuque service area prior to statewide legislation as a demonstration project for the State. Strategy BE4-B: Increase utility scale renewable energy installations BE4-B-1 Partner with Alliant to expand 1.2MW Solar Array to 3-SMW utilizing lower 1.� Bee Branch reservoir(floating solar)by year 2023. BE4-B-2 Partner with Alliant for the development of an additional utility owned 1.� solar arrays and/or wind turbine installations totaling 12MW by 2028 BE4-B-3 New Hydro Electric Development at Lock and Dam—Identify strategically 2.0 located energy offtakers(John Deere,Alliant Energy,etc). Research available technology options and develop proforma to use for bidding project to EPCs or submit an RFI to identify options. Construction and activation of new hydro development antciipated after 2030. Priority Level Implementation '�' Detailed Actions - Transportation and criteria Reviewscore: prlllldl'y Supporting Estimated Metric Progress At as-s.o=i Land Use a.o-a.a=z Responsibility Responsibility Budget Need Review 3.5-3.9=3 3.0-3.4=4 2.0-2.9=5 0.0-1.9=6 Goal TL1 Decrease vehicle miles traveled(VMT)by 10%by 2030 Strategy TL1-A: Build Complete Streets; target:25% Complete Street community coverage by 2030 TL1-A-1 Update,fund,and adopt a more comprehensive Complete Streets Policy including but not limited to: i.lnclusive Public Process-The City of Dubuque should utilize a Charrette or other citizen input process to determine Dubuque's long-term objectives with complete streets. See also"Transparency/Accountability". ii.5ystematic Approach-Upon regularly scheduled maintenance ALL roadways should be considered for compliance with complete streets concepts and how that roadway fits into the overall transportation system. 1.� iii.Transparency/Accountability-There should be public documentation of planned upgrades and exemptions to roadways as they come up for maintenance with enough time for public comment. iv.Heat Island Mitigation Integration-integrate the heat island mitigation strategies recommended in the City's citywide heat island impact study(see Buildings and Energy actions). TLl-A-2 Utilize and implement feedback from existing Bike Friendly Community applications and achieve a minimum of Silver Bicycle Friendly Community 1.� certification by 2025(https://bikeleague.org/community) TL1-A-3 Engage employers to secure a minimum of 10 Bike Friendly Business designations (goal of 25%of workforce impacted) 1.� (https://bikeleague.org/busi ness) TLl-A-4 Implement a comprehensive sidewalk network plan and policy-with public funding plan. Implementation should prioritize locations which improve equity of mobility. �•� Strategy TL1-B: Promote reduced vehicle travel citywide TLl-B-1 Engage colleges and universities to secure a minimum of 3 Bike Friendly University designations(https://bikeleague.org/university) 1.� TL1-B-2 Establish an incentive or subsidy and promote commuter mode-neutral incentives with the goal of 25%of private workforce receiving mode-neutral incentives or telecommute benefits. Note,commuter"mode-neutral" incentives equalize overall commuter incentivization and benefits of all commute choices,creating equity for non-auto commute choices. 1.Q Resources: https://www.vtpi.org/tdm/tdm8.htm https://www.smartgrowtha merica.org/app/legacy/documents/smartgrowthc limatepolicies.pdf http://shou p.bol.ucla.ed u/Parki ng%20Cash%200ut%20Report.pdf TLl-B-3 In coordination with right-pricing of on-street parking which redesigns parking fees to capture the full cost of parking in downtown and other commercial districts with equity and carbon reduction in mind,establish parking betterment districts where revenue generated at meters supports 1.� neighborhood infrastructure and other transport mode investments such as bike and pedestrian paths,public transit improvements. TLl-B-4 Engage employers to secure a minimum of 10 Top Work places for commuters designations(goal of 25%of workforce impacted) Z,� (https://www.bestwo rkp I aces.org/) TL1-B-5 Implement mode-neutral commuter incentives or telecommuting benefits for City employees Resource: Z,Q https://www.smartgrowtha merica.org/app/legacy/documents/smartgrowthc limatepolicies.pdf TLl-B-6 Provide information on parking availability,transit routes,bike paths using one application:Integrate smart traffic project with smart parking and Z.� bus/shuttle routes TL1-B-7 Participate,promote,engage and support Bike to Work/School Week efforts 2.� TLl-B-8 Leverage lowa Games as an opportunity to host a Walking and Biking, Challenge focused on increasing awareness of existing and planned complete 3.� street routes. Strategy TL1-C: Encourage density and increase housing options and affordability;target:increase gross density by 3.75%by 2030 TLl-C-1 Issue competitive redevelopment Request for Proposals encouraging high quality mixed use redevelopment on infill properties and existing surface parking lots within downtown district. RFP's should focus on equity, 1.� affordability,livability,and compliance/support of Climate Action Plan goals. TL1-C-2 Fund neighborhood-based plans for all neighborhoods to encourage neighborhood identity,engagement and development. Plan goals should be to increse housing density,options,affordability,and equity while furthering 1.� the goals of the Climate Action Plan. TL1-C-3 Incentivize infill and mixed-use development,particularly in census tracts with highest existing and planned public transit service and highest existing and planned bike trails and routes(e.g.,through alternative code compliance, fee waivers,density bonuses,investment prioritization,development impact fees,tax benefits,historic tax credit utilization). Create an Infill 1.� Redevelopment Plan identifying priority infill redevelopment sites and establishing an implementation plan for redevelopment. Initial Focus areas include:Kerper Blvd,Loras Blvd,University Ave,Hill St. TL1-C-4 Consolidate residential zoning categories to allow density based on market demand and historical development patterns.Example:multi-family moderate density in midtown area,mixed-use along transportation corridors. 1.� If infeasible,increase allowable density along transportation corridors (example-walkable,mixed-use low rise buildings along arterials). TL1-C-5 Implement form-based code to along transportation corridors with goal of improved pedestrian experience(frequent access points,greenspace) 1.� TLl-C-6 Eliminate minimum parking requirements from Unified Development Code and replace with a transportation reference guide for development that includes considerations for all modes.Allow developers to determine and defend their transportation needs-don't mandate parking. Z,Q Resource:https://dot.ca.gov/-/media/dot-media/programs/research- i n novation-system-i nformation/docu ments/f0016902-fi nal-prici ng-parki ng- ma nagement-to-reduce-vehicles-miles-travelled-pi.pdf TL1-C-7 Conduct public engagement and development planning around public transit transfer areas to increase Transit Oriented Development.Specfically address mixed use and childcare access near transit hubs.Provide incentives based on 2'� results of planning process. Strategy TL1-D: Increase public transit ridership to 3% by 2030 TL1-D-1 Research,develop and promote a universal access program for employers to support(public-private partnership)commuter specific routes and services. Resource:https://www.cdta.org/news/connecting-capital-region 1.� TL1-D-2 Increase frequency of public transit routes to a minimum of 30 minutes(goal of 15 min frequency) 2.� TL1-D-3 Establish a single credential for either all city services a"City Pass"to include library,pool,recreation programs,and transit OR establish technology integration between City and regional transit providers to allow one pass for all transit services.As additonal public services roll out, ensure technology 2'� integration. Resource:Navigo Paris,France Strategy TL1-E: Increase shared mobility utilization; target:increase shared mobility(carpooling)from 8.55%to 11%of commuters by 2030 TL1-E-1 Implement Existing Plans starting with infrastructure and policy changes first and education and encouragement,second: Implement a minimum of 3 East-West and 3 North-South Complete Street 1.� corridors based on the Tri-State Integrated Walking,Biking,Hiking Plan (Envision 2010 top 10 project)with a focus on commuter routes TL1-E-2 Conduct a pilot bike-share service in a limited geographic area Z.� TL1-E-3 Ensure ordinances allow flexibility for mode-forward services,for example: ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft;and the bike-share services Zagster and LimeBike,scooter-share 2•� TL1-E-4 Outline clear policies for electric bikes,skateboards and scooters on city bike lanes,paths and trails 3.� Strategy TL1-F: Increase pedestrian access and safety TL1-F-5 Implement Existing Safe Routes To SchoolsPlans starting with infrastructure and policy changes first and education and encouragement,second: At each school,implement a minimum of recommended speed reductions, raised or high visibilty crosswalks and signage from Dubuque Community 1.� Schools and Holy Family Catholic Schools Safe Routes to School(SRTS)Plan TL1-F-6 Collaborate with colleges and universities to develop and implement Safe Routes to School programs and infratsructure for each campus 1.� TL1-F-7 Evaluate and reduce speeds on pedestrian and bicycle corridors and major crosswalk/intersections Z,� TL1-F-8 Focus on transportation access for everyone using 5-95 access as the goal(5 years old to 95 years old),not just very fit and capable cyclists and pedestrians 2'� TL1-F-9 Evaluate crosswalks and extend crosswalk times based on findings of evaluation including populations using the intersections. 2.� TL2 Support and encourage alternative fuel vehicles, achieve 20%of vehicles sold and 15%of VMT by 2030 Strategy TL2-A: Transition City fleet to alternative fuels TL2-A-1 Update City vehicle(including The Jule transit)purchasing policy/budget process to default to alternative fuel with traditional internal combustion engine(ICE)as optional requiring proof of need. For ICE Vehicle options, establish minimum fuel efficiency requirements.Focus on small vehicles as well as large vehicles for alternative fuels.EV replacement to be prioritized for high mileage vehicles. Goal:Achieve 50%EVs within City Fleet by 2030, maximize utilization of Renewable Natural Gas(RNG)and KwH produced 1.� from RNG from City biogas resources(explore using new funding options in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act(ARRA),Diesel Emissions Reduction Act(DERA),lowa Energy Center(IEC)Board and the lowa Economic Development Authority(IEDA)and Volkswagen Clean Air Act Settlements for State of lowa) Strategy TL2-B: Support and encourage alternative fuel vehicles citywide TL2-B-1 Collaborate with Alliant Energy to develop and implement outreach and education campaigns designed to help residents understand the benefits of transitioning to an EV and to learn how to leverage applicable Alliant Energy programs or other incentives to facilitate EV charger installation or EV 1.0 purchase. Explore with Alliant the development of additional incentives to advance the city's EV goals. Program should focus on increased community equity TL2-B-2 Create an Electric Vehicle(EV)Transition Study and Masterplan to map existing infrastructure,determine the current and future demand for EV charging stations,Establish public EV parking regulation and policy,and to identify options for increasing number of electric charging stations in public parking areas(e.g.,schools,parks,libraries,City-owned parking garages,near 1.� City Hall)and in commercial and high-density residential areas. Master plan should identify additonal strategies and actions for advancing EV adoption to meet or exceed the Climate Action Plan goals. TL2-B-3 Work with local utility providers to promote and incentivize alt-fuel vehicle locations. Program implementation should focus on increasing community equity. 1.� TL2-B-4 As a prerequisite to receipt of TIF funds and/or other local incentives via development agreements require EV ready construction and installationn of 1.� EV charging stations. Include for new AND amended agreements. TL2-B-5 Set an emissions standard for mass transit vehicles(including cabs,ride- sharing services)to achieve our climate and air quality goals 1.� TL2-B-6 Allow or require builders to include EV charging station parking spaces as part of the required off-street parking spaces for new commercial and multi- family building construction Z.� TL2-B-7 Organize and promote an electric vehicle(EV)Group Purchase campaign annually to partner with local dealerships to offer limited-time discounted pricing on EVs to help reduce the costs of EV purchasing through volume Z,Q purchasing power. Program should focus options to increase community equity TL2-B-8 Encourage new construction and remodeling projects to meet Electric Vehicle (EV)ready standards using the EV Readiness section of the City's Net Zero 2.� Energy Building Guide TL2-B-9 Work with large entities and employers to host EV charging station. 2.� TL2-B-10 Make all EV charging(home and private)franchise fee exempt. Z.� TL2-B-11 Develop public and private partnerships for the installation of fast-charging electric vehicle chargers in publicly accessible parking areas along tourism corridors,at workplaces,and in multi-family housing developments. 2'� TL2-B-12 Establish education materials on EV permitting process:Develop a guide or process checklist for what is required for EV infrastructure installation (include contacts at Alliant Energy when working with electric utility is 2,Q appropriate),establish an EV Charging Station checklist for use by building owners,designers and contarctors. Establish list of where to buy TL2-B-13 Collaborate with local partners to host ride-and-drive events to increase EV ownership by providing residents an opportunity to compare EVs to ICE 3.� Priority Level Implementation � Detailed Criteria ReviewScore: PCICT1dC)I Supporting Estimated Metric Progress At 4.5-5.0=1 ReCVCIIn a.o-a.a=z Responsibility Responsibility Budget Need Review 3.5-3.9=3 3.0-3.4=4 2.0-2.9=5 0.0-1.9=6 Goal SW1 50%Diversion by 2030 measured on a per capita basis Strategy SW1-A: Divert construction and demolition (C&D)waste SW1-A-1 Identify jobs benefits and economic potential of implementation of construction and demolition waste diversion policies,ordinances,and 1.� permitting requirements:create cost-benefit analysis SW1-A-2 Collaborate with County and other partners in developing a regional construction and demolition recycling/ReUse facility 1.� SW1-A-3 Adopt a deconstruction/diversion ordinance to require the reuse or recycling of salvageable construction and demolition materials. 1.� SW1-A-4 Support capacity for construction and demolition transfer,sorting and possible processing. Establish a centralized C&D drop-off and construction/ demolition processing facility to provide an affordable and environmentally 1.Q preferable alternative to disposal. Drop off site can be co-located or coordinated with potential ReUse facility. SW1-A-5 Require all commercial construction and demolition projects to submit waste management plans illustrating project's capacity to achieve specific C&D 1.� Waste diversion levels in-line with City's CAP goals SW1-A-6 Engage business community in indentifying and developing opportunities for diversion of materials in support of the City's CAP goals 2,� SW1-A-7 Partner with local organizations(e.g.,Habitat for Humanity)for demolition waste pickup and reuse 2,� SW1-A-8 Promote a C&D recycling industry in city by adopting an ordinance and construction permit changes supporting C&D recycling requirements to be implemented as sufficient C&D recycling capacity is developed within the community.Actively seek C&D recycling companies or promoting the �'� creation of new business enterprises in support of establishing capacity following the proposed policy changes SW1-A-9 Research management practices of construction and demolition waste diverted from the landfill. Provide best practices education,training,and Z.� resources to community. Strategy SW1-B: Divert consumer waste SW1-B-1 Develop and fund an assistance program for businesses to provide waste audit services,support businesses in establishing tracking and reporting waste streams,identify reduction,diversion,and benificial use opportunities. Program should include identification of potential grants including the DMASWA Waste Minimization Grant and other revenue sources for implementation costs. Assistance program should pro-actively identify and 1.� outreach to businesses likely to benefit from waste reduction assistance. Assistance should include connecting businesses with energy audit and other resources in support of full CAP goals. Goal:25 business waste audits completed with recommendations implemented anually. SW1-B-2 Create ordinance so trash haulers can incorporate more progressive Pay-As- You-Throw(PAYT)residential trash rates 1.� SW1-B-3 Implement a plastic straw and stirrer-free policy or opt-in policy for businesses that provide food and/or beverage services,with appropriate 2,� options for people with disabilities SW1-B-4 Develop a recognition program to promote leading businesses succeeding in waste diversion and reduction. Z.� SW1-B-5 Reduce Citywide garbage pickup frequency to biweekly. Provide compost and recycling pickup weekly. Z.� SW1-B-6 Generate and enact policy,ordinance,and permitting mechanisms to increase diversion,including policies that look'upstream'waste reduction 3.0 like Extended Producer Responsibility(EPR) SW1-B-7 Expand consumer education(e.g.host community forums and provide direct outreach)on sustainable consumption and materials management,including Q.� recycling Strategy SW1-C: 50%Food waste reduction and diversion SW1-C-1 Conduct a phased-in commercial organics waste collection project.Explore possible incentives for food retailers,restaurants,and institutions to 1.� participate in food waste reuse and recycling programs SW1-C-2 Based on the results of the phasedd-in commercial organics waste project, establish a business incubator to establish capacity for organics collection, five days a week(Monday through Friday)at businesses,particularly 1.� resta u ra nts. SW1-C-3 Establish an At-Home and Community Garden Composting program supporting the expansion of food waste diversion through at-home composting. Provide backyard composting workshops,tips,and resources. 2•� (https://www.bo u I d e rcou nty.org/e nvi ron m e nt/co m posti ng/) SW1-C-4 Close the loop on organics recycling;establish a policy requiring compost be used as a soil amendment for public and private construction projects that disturb the soil cover over a baseline level to improve water infiltration in line 1.� with City CAP goals SW1-C-5 Combat food wasting by requiring retailers and restaurants to donate, reduce,reuse,or compost their unsold food,creating"zero-waste sections" where products are sold close to their expiration dates,and designating"zero waste coaches"to raise awareness among staff and help manage products 1.� reaching the end of their marketable life.Edible unsold products shall be donated.When not edible,organic waste shall be composted through a City- approved vendor SW1-C-6 Conduct a community wide food waste assessment to identify scope of potential food diversion. Encourage Dubuque area institutions and food businesses to conduct a food waste assessment 2,� (https://www.epa.gov/sustaina ble-ma nagement-food/resources-assessi ng- wasted-food) SW1-C-7 Seek grant funds to launch a food waste reduction campaign for residents, such as the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency's Food:Too Good to Waste Z.� program SW1-C-8 Examine options for expanding commercial and residential composting, including offering compost/food waste collection at restaurants;assess the feasibility of establishing a permitted facility to compost or anaerobically 1.� digest organic materials and food waste SW1-C-9 Provide a kitchen best practices guide to help households and businesses reduce food waste and excessive portions 3.� SW1-C-10 Request DMASWA review food waste handling capacities and permitting limits and expand/update as needed to support food waste diversion and organics collection increases in line with CAP goals and supporting generation 3.� of soil amendment feedstocks and/or energy. Strategy SW1-D: Expanded recycling options for multi- family—equity SW1-D-1 Promote subsidised low,or no charge,subscription recycling. Explore how the DMASWA Waste Minimization Grant program may support this action. 1.� SWl-D-2 Land-Use Code Updates-improve commercial and multifamily recycling requirements by revising Land Use Code to require commercial indoor and outdoor space for recycling and diversion equal to or greater than the space 2,� provided for disposal. Explore how the DMASWA Waste Minimization Grant program may support this action. SW2 Waste education Strategy SW2-A: Waste education SW2-A-1 Coordinate with the Dubuque Public Schools to establish paths towards Zero Waste program. Program to include zero waste curricula and family content as well as zero waste strategies for school facilities. (https://www.ecocycle.org/files/Zero%20Waste%20A%20Realistic%20Appro 1.� ach%20Sustainability%20Program%20for%205chools.pdf) (http://www.zerowastechallenge.org/curriculum.html) SW2-A-2 Coordinate with the Dubuque chamber of commerce,business,and manufacturing associations to provide seminars,resources,and content to area businesses on Circular Economy concepts. Work with cohort to explore 1.Q economic potential of Circular Economy business opportunities within the Dubuque region.(https://www.ceguide.org/) SW2-A-3 Coordinate with the Dubuque chamber of commerce,business,and manufacturing associations to provide seminars,resources,and content to area businesses on the use of Life Cycle Assessment(LCA)process to 2,� minimize waste material and energy. LCA educational content should include end-of-life planning SW2-A-4 Establish a public education program for solid waste contamination reduction education 2.� SW2-A-5 Continue,and explore opportunities to expand consumer education(e.g.host community forums and provide direct outreach)on sustainable consumption Q.� and materials management,including recycling Goal SW3 Achieve 100%beneficial use of landfill gas Strategy SW3-A: Divert captured landfill gas SW3-A-1 Divert methane captured at landfill cells to natural gas supply network in lieu of flaring on site. Goal of achieving 100%diversion of inethane captured to 1.� beneficial use Priority Level Implementation �� Detailed Actions - Water, Wastewater c��te4a5R S�oW i`o�e. primary Supporting Estimated Metric Progress At � and Flooding 30=3.9=3 Responsibility Responsibility Budget Need Review 3.0-3.4=4 2.0-2.9=5 0.0-1.9=6 Goal W1 Increase water conservation citywide Strategy W1-A: Promote increased water conservation citywide W1-A-1 Improve/refine water and energy utilization incentives:Users retain non- profit reduced rates IF water efficiency/climate resiliency best practices used; Users retain residential second meter option at a reduced rate for outdoor 1.� irrigation/watering/pool filling,and IF water efficiency and climate resiliency best practices are used. W1-A-2 Implement pricing preference for households installing water efficient fixtures(such as WaterSense certified fixtures)and water/energy efficient water heaters. Establish incentives/cost reduction programs for qualifying Z.� low-income residents to purchase WaterSense certified fixtures. W1-A-3 Explore modifying residential water rates that better incentivize water conservation and dis-incentivize water use. Z.� W1-A-4 Consider requirements for businesses that sell single-use plastic water bottles to provide an accessible drinking fountain with bottle filler capacity. 2,� W1-A-3 Explore incentives for businesses,institutions,and events that do not allow the sale or use of single use plastic water bottles. 3.� Strategy W1-B: Maintain and update city plans and standards in support water conservation goals W1-B-1 Continue to evaluate opportunities for real-time water and energy metering that may help customers better understand and reduce their water and energy consumption(example:https://www.fluidwatermeter.com/). 1.� Implementation should focus on improving community equity W1-B-2 Develop,distribute,and promote a water efficiency and climate resiliency best practices guide for improved water efficienty in residential,commercial, and industrial properties. Explore the development of an award/recognition Z,Q program for residents/businesses with greatest water conservation achievements through use of the guide W1-B-3 Explore options for expanding the use of greywater systems and water conservation measures in public and private buildings 2.� W1-B-4 Continue to Update City landscaping standards for reducing water consumption,pesticide,and chemical use. 2,� Goal W2 Reduce wastewater impacts Strategy W2-A:Capture and use of wastewater energy potential W2-A-1 Conduct a study to determine facility specific GHG emissions generated by nitrification and denitrification processes used in the wastewater treatment. Study should explore additional mitigation actions and recommend next 1.� steps. W2-A-2 Continue research into additional biogas opportunities at the City's wastewater treatment plant: Enhance existing RNG development capacity. -Research ability to recycle released CO2 into biogas production -Research ability to increase biogas production and reduce landfill waste feedstocks through new WRRC handling and processing capacity for commercial organics. Z,Q -Research ability to convert WRRC biosolids/digestates from energy and funding consumption model(trucking and land application)to energy and funding production model(dry anerobic processing for biogas and compost Bi-products) W2-A-3 Study options for retaining City waste water treatment plant produced Renewable Natural Gas(RNG)and KwH for City heating and electrical needs. 2,� Study to identify potential new funding sources. Strategy W2-B: Reduce waste water generation W2-B-1 Improve/refine waste water and storm water discharge incentives: Implement incentives/pricing preference for businesses and households installing waste/storm water avoidance strategies: -Rain gardens -permeable pavers -energy efficient dishwashers 1.� -Greywater reuse Implement new data enhanced outreach and incentives to identify and remedy sources of waste/storm water before management or processing is required. Incentive implementation should focus on improving community equity W2-B-2 Evaluate the potential for installation of rainwater collection systems at City facilities for graywater uses,and investigate opportunities for graywater reuse at existing and new City facilities and properties. Implement grey- water systems identified capable of reducing energy/water demand in other 1.� areas(for example,watering urban tree canopy to reduce heat island effect and air conditioning needs) W2-B-3 Implement a policyt to require installation of rainwater colleciton systems and WaterSense water efficient fixtures and appliances at all City facility projects and all projects receiving$50,000 or more in City tax abatement, 2'� financing or funding. providing information and technical assistance. Strategy W2-C:Improve waste water pollution prevention W2-C-1 Reduce pollutants,including PFAS,entering the sewage system that contaminate WRRC effluent and reduce beneficial use options for biosolids/digestate. Develop,distribute,and promote a Wastewater Pollution Prevention guide and establish an additional resources page (examples:https://dnr.mo.gov/pubs/pub1128.pdf; 1.� https://www.townofchapelhill.org/home/showdocument?id=8535; https://www.cityofpacif i cgrove.org/I ivi ng/gree n-pg/waste-wate r/p reventi ng- waste-water-pollution) Goal W3 Mitigate flood hazards and impacts Strategy W3-A: Educate,engage,and empower the public for flood mitigation W3-A-1 During and immediately after major rainfall events,deploy an education and communication plan in coordination with the appropriate partners such as Catfish Creek Watershed Management Authority to alert residents, businesses and institutions of any potential water quality issues such as 1.Q increased E Coli counts. Communication systems also to include recommendations on delaying activities that could contribute to stormwater innundation. W3-A-2 Provide flood insurance education to home owners,particularly new home buyers and at-risk home owners. Education should include when insurance is recommended,purposes for flood insurance,and what is typically covered 1.� and not covered by insurance. W3-A-3 Strengthen education and outreach efforts in culturally appropriate and accessible ways,especially for those most vulnerable to potential impacts of flooding,to help the public understand,prevent and respond to vector-borne 2'� diseases W3-A-4 Promote"landscaping for absorption"practices for water prone residential and commercial landscapes.Strategies include reduction/elimination of hardscape surfaces,use of native moisture tolerant perennial plantings and Z,Q shrubs,use of compost,natural mulching,and soil aeration. W3-A-5 Expand use of City's SCADA system to actively monitor and communicate flood events. Z,� W3-A-6 Establish a preparedness education program and an emergency alert system that help protect the community from flooding and extreme heat events. 3.� W3-A-7 Expand public education about the value of watersheds,rain gardens,and low-impact development to address stormwater run-off 3.� W3-A-8 Continue promoting information regarding flood insurance on City's website (https://www.cityofdubuque.org/1242/Flood-Ma ps-Flood-I nsurance) Expand content to include flash flood and event based flooding. Promote 3.� information,particularly among properties identified as at risk in City's Blue Spot Flash Flood risk mapping. W3-A-9 Explore opportunities for use of public art to educate about water quality and stormwater impacts. Art installations could be both permanent,temporary, 2,� and interactive. Strstegy W3-B: Update design standards and plans for flood mitigation W3-B-1 Review and update Public Infrastructure Design Standards to meet Climate Change projections for Dubuque. Determine stormwater volume requirements meeting anticipated future storm levels and identify stormwater management systems and infrastructure not capable of ineeting 1.� projected needs.Prioritize upgrades required and implement.Integrate upgrades into already scheduled maintenance programs and budgets. W3-B-2 Prepare a Blue Spot flash flood risk map to identify areas within city that are particularly vulnerable to flash flood impacts. Create a composite flash flood risk map overlapping flash flood risk with the Citywide tree canopy, impervious surface,and heat island contributuion mapping created in the City's Heat Island Impact study(see Heat Island Strategies)as well as the vulnerable populations mapping(see City's Climate Vulnerability Assessmetn). Review flash flood risk identified near/around critical and sensitive community infrastructure(emergency response,power generation, fresh water supply,hospitals,etc)and identify sites requring flash flood 1.� protection enhancements.Based on risk mapping and assessments,create an implement a risk reduction and response plan. Share and promote the information developed by the flash flood risk map,particularly among vulernable populations and neighborhoods.(https://climate- adapt.eea.eu ropa.eu/metadata/tools/the-blue-spot-model-a-key-tool-in- assessing-flood-risks-for-the-climate-adaptation-of-national-roads-and- highway-systems) W3-B-3 Confirm Flood wall readiness for current and anticipated climate change impacts. Explore opportunities to improve system with earth levy combined 1.� with bike and walking trails. W3-B-4 Prepare a comprehensive plan for stormwater management that goes beyond baseline regulatory requirements and includes green infrastructure 1.Q with the goal of eliminating Stormwater Sewer Overflows(550). W3-B-5 Estabish a Green Infrastructure Masterplan to target specific types of green infrastructure to implement including:parking lots,alleys,parks,vacant lots, parkways,and grading near sidewalks.In addition,identify property owned by other public entities that have a high potential for improved ecological 1.� management to improve stormwater management functions(school districts, county,etc) W3-B-6 Test,train on,and update emergency response plans that address hazards likely to become more frequent or intense as the climate changes,including Z.� power loss,flash flooding,and unseasonal riverine flooding W3-B-7 Establish and implement a policy requiring a biochar or biosolids soil amendment for all building and earth working construction sites—improves soil sequestration and builds carbon content of topsoil,and improves water 2'� retention and permeability characteristics. W3-B-8 Set a limitation on the total citywide percentage of pavement and impervious surface areas. 2,� W3-B-9 Change design and management methods to minimize water use and waste in publicly owned or managed properties while still maintaining thriving vegetation.Replace potable water lawn irrigation systems with grey/recycled 2,� water systems at city-owned facilities and replace lawn areas with drought tollerant landscape design where practicable. W3-B-10 Review city codes,drainage rules,and surface waterways to evaluate their ability to protect and improve stream flows,seeps,springs,wetland function, water quality including temperature,vegetation and habitat,and stormwater management during periods of extreme heavy rain.Use the Natural Resource 4.� Inventory and other data to track gains and losses,and propose revisions as necessary Strategy W3-C: Create a storm water infiltration plan W3-C-1 Establish a Storm Water Infiltration Plan identifying priority areas and strategies for improved infiltration of storm water to minimize storm water volumes requiring handling while increasing water aquifer recharging. Strategies to focus on reduction of impervious surfaces,increase of 1.Q permeable surfaces,trees,bio swales,rain barrels,rain gardens,compost, mulch,etc. Coordinate and integrate Plan with city's Citywide Heat Island Impact Study(see Buildings and Energy actions) W3-G 2 Advance improved Storm Water infiltration in new development by creating and enforce codes aimed at zero run-off with a focus on on zero run-off parking strategies. Coordinate and integrate Plan with city's Citywide Heat 1.� Island Impact Study(see Buildings and Energy actions) W3-C-3 Promote effective Storm Water infiltration in residential sectors by exploring rebates and incentive opportunities including tax incentives,rebates,or other incentives for deceasing driveway,roof,and yard run-off. Implementation of 1.� incentive structure to focus on increasing community equity W3-C-4 Restructure storm water fee based on impermeable surfaces with tax or other incentives for permeable surfaces and other water retention 2,� improvements. Strategy W3-D: Increase flood resilience of infrastructure W3-D-1 Establish incentives to prioritize the development of"green infrastructure" such as parks,wetlands,riparian and wildlife corridors,natural drainage- ways,and low-impact development,particularly in residential districts. Z.� Research green infrastructure implementation and long-term viability in local environment W3-D-3 Expand on the success of the Bee Branch Creek Restoration project using it as a model for the restoration of other creeks or"daylighting"of other primary storm sewer collectors for improved flash flood capacities and community 2,� amenities.(https://www.cityofdubuque.org/804/Bee-Branch-Creek- Restoration) Priority Level Implementation `� Detailed Actions - Climate Health and criteriaReviewscore: prlllldl'y Supporting Estimated Metric ProgressAt as-s.o=i Safet a.o-a.a=z Responsibility Responsibility Budget Need Review Y 3.5-3.9=3 3.0-3.4=4 2.0-2.9=5 0.0-1.9=6 HS1 Create a climate adaptive community Strategy H51-A: Review facilities and plans H51-A-1 Support and expand a social vulnerability assessment to more effectively respond to diverse neighborhoods and households that are most at risk during emergency situations.Enhance interagency data sharing to increase 1.� response capacity across the city H51-A-2 Coordinate with County to incorporate climate change and CAP goals into the County's Community Health Needs Assessment Health Improvement Plan 1.� H51-A-3 Include a Health and Climate Change Impact Assessment component in all City plans. Develop metrics for reporting on climate related risks and health 1.� events H51-A-4 Develop and implement a plan to monitor climate change related illnesses. Utilize results in resource and policy planning,with particular focus on neighborhoods.Communicate results to the public on a periodic basis �'� H51-A-5 Form a team to develop action plans to address climate-related mental health resilience at the individual,neighborhood and community level. Explore potential to include this action with HUD Resiliency grant research,or 2,� future work in collaboration with the University of lowa or other partners. H51-A-6 Update the City's emergency response plan and ensure that preparation and updates recognize and address likely climate change impacts 2,� Strategy HS1-B: Update design standards and plans H51-B-1 Prepare for public buildings to be used in different ways insupport of CAP adaptation goals,both in lower-impact ways,such as seniors using the library to cool down during hot June days,and as safe-havens during acute 1.� emergencies. H51-B-2 Ensure public safety staff are properly trained to recognize and respond to physical and behavioral signs of heat-related illness 1.� H51-B-3 Establish guidelines and appropriate requriements for adequate community- safe space within the City's special event permitting process. Community- safe space guidelines and requirements to address climate change impacts such as extreme heat,cold,extreme weather,and poor air quality. �'� Guidelines to ensure that these spaces are accessible and adequate for vulnerable populations. H51-B-4 Ensure that facilities that serve vulnerable populations are resilient to climate hazards.Develop model procedures for ensuring both City and non- City facilities employ best practices in the event of an emergency such as 2'� flooding,power outages,extreme heat,etc H51-B-5 Update or develop a community resilience plan to prioritize and prepare for responses in the event of a disaster and extreme weather events.Identify the location of critical facilities including hospitals,medical service providers, senior homes,childcare facilities,shelters,major and alternate transportation �'� routes,public transit facilities and locations where hazardous chemicals are used or stored H51-B-6 Develop/Update a comprehensive heat response plan that incorporates most current climate change impact projections and combines individual strategies into an integrated approach.Components of plan may include forecasting and monitoring,education and awareness,and heat wave response 2,� strategies for City and individuals. Include Response Plan on City's Emergency Preparedness webpage (https://www.cityofdubuque.org/168/Emergency-Prepared ness) Strategy HS1-C: Expand cooling and warming facilities H51-C-1 Increase availability to cooling mechanisms in low-income housing and rental units(e.g.,air conditioning units,fans,window screens) 1.� H51-C-2 Study how cooling/warming and refugue areas and amenities can be made culturally responseive and equitable. Develop an Equitable and Culturally 1.� Responsive Refugue master plan to guide implementation. H51-C-3 Educate the public about the health risks of higher temperatures,develop strategies to check on individuals at greatest risk,and make options for 2,� cooling widely accessible H51-C-4 Develop a plan to improve bus stop shelters'ability to provide relief from extreme heat(e.g.,reflective materials,cooling fans) Z.� Strategy H51-D: Enhance resilience of community to extreme weather H51-D-1 Adopt policies to incentivize residential building owners(particularly rental and multi-family properties),to increase the resilience of existing and new buildings with resilience strategies such as minimal impact site design standards,resilient passive and active cooling systems,resilient electrical system design,elevated HVAC and electrical off basement floor,installation 1.� of backflow preventers,tree maintenance,permeable pavements,energy conservation and on-site renewable energy generation,and safe rooms. Incentives should focus on increasing community equity. HS1-D-2 Explore the potential for installation of re-deployable solar microgrid systems for resilient power use in community emergency management and hazard/disaster response. Systems can be semi-permently installed at public 1.Q facilities to provided day-to-day power and re-deployed in emergency resopnse(https://www.footprintproject.org/) H51-D-3 Seek to reduce exposure to extreme heat by targeting the distribution of energy-efficient,air conditioning in vulnerable populations 1.� Strategy H51-E: Reduce risks to health and safety created by ongoing climate impacts H51-E-1 Strengthen emergency management capacity to prepare for and respond to the impacts of climate change.The City should prioritize capacity improvements such as training and equipment to address risks exacerbated by climate change.Emergency management should be equipped to address 2'� the possibility of multiple emergencies at the same time,such as the combination of extreme heat and power outage. H51-E-2 Create and maintain a Response Plan for emerging vector-borne diseases, including increased capacity for health services that are triggered by certain Z.� case thresholds HS2 Educate,engage,and empower the public for climate health and safety Strategy H52-A: Expand public education campaign for impacts of climate change H52-A-1 Increase outreach to diverse populations about climate change and health, natural hazards,and emergency preparedness via broadcast,print,bus ads, social media,and other forms of communication in multiple languages and 1.Q accessible to individuals with disabilities to ensure that emergency preparedness planning reaches all City residents H52-A-2 Give city and county elected officials and staff tools(e.g.webinar trainings on emergency preparedness,facilitation guides,and other materials in multiple languages)to have dialogues about emergency preparedness within neighborhoods and to create local resilience strategies such as an Adopt-A- 1.� Neighbor campaign or hosting an OEM CERT-like training session in their community. H52-A-3 Support education to the public,medical,and veterinary communities about the potential importation of non-native insect vectors(e.g.ticks,mosquitoes, fleas)through human and pet travel to areas outside of State where these �'� insect vectors are prevalent H52-A-4 Deploy point-in-time alert systems(e.g.,RAVE,Nixle)to notify people of extreme weather events,periods of dangerous cold,and heat waves and refer them to resources on symptoms and prevention of climate-related �'� illness H52-A-5 Identify current efforts and programs in place to engage the business and health care community in developing emergency response plans and business continuity plans. Review and expand efforts and programs to assure �'� climate change impacts and risks are incorporated. Strategy HS2-B: Educate and engage the public on extreme heat and weather risks H52-B-1 Enhance community networks and connections for those who require special attention during extreme heat and weather events,such as the elderly, homebound,disabled,isolated,or those likely to be in need of financial 1.Q assistance during or after extreme weather events(heat,cold and heavy precipitation) H52-B-2 Develop extreme heat,weather,and poor air quality early warning and response plans and systems that alert City employees and community members when projected conditions pose a health risk. Public system 2,� enhancement should focus on reaching at-risk populations and improving communty equity Strategy HS2-C: Educate and engage the public on air quality and linkage with health H52-C-1 In alignment with the American Public Health Association Policy Number: 201711,city will collaborate with educators at local k-12 and colleges to ensure that air quality learning objectives,particularly those related to current and projected climate change impacts,are included in their curricula(e.g., fundamentals of air pollution assessment and control,health risk assessment, environmental justice). Collaboration should include education and training programs for health professionals,including public health,medical,and nursing programs,and science education programs for postsecondary and 1.� K-12 science students. All health professionals and students should be informed about steps individuals and communities can take to reduce air pollution,and they should be made aware of services such as the Air Quality Index that can help individuals take appropriate actions to reduce exposures on days when air quality is poor. (Coordinate with action in Capacity section) H52-C-2 Explore funding to continue and expand community outreach and education of the CLE4R collaboration between University of lowa,the City of Dubuque, and Dubuque-area partners. CLE4R outreach and education expansion to Z.� include the climate change risks,impacts,and actions outlined in this CAP. H52-C-3 Educate public,healthcare,and public health professionals about health risks posed by climate change,including potential changes in air quality and 2,� impacts on mental health. H52-C-4 Work with County Public Health Department,Emergency Management,and local media to establish a process(and expand the number of platforms e.g., social media)to notify schools,community organizations,residents,and businesses on changes in air quality and potential impacts on health. Z,Q Notification process could intigrate the EPAs AirNow.gov information and platform. Final process established to be integrated within the Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan. H52-C-5 Develop and distribute educational content(brochures,k-12 curricula content,infographics,media announcements,etc)which outlines and actively promotes the clean air and health benefits of strategies included in this CAP plan. Strategies to be actively promoted include use of renewable energy,conservation of energy,use of electric venichles,public transit,ride Z,Q share,and walking and biking for transportation. Engagement may include collaborating with public schools on curricula content,visiting local schools to talk about environmental conservation,sponsoring science fairs and asthma awareness days,dissimination of information. H52-C-6 In alignment with the American Public Health Association Policy Number: 201711,City will expand outreach to urban populations to better educate the public about the hazards of air pollution,including indoor air quality,and the steps individuals can take and available resources to reduce their exposure. Z,Q In planning and conducting outreach efforts,the city will explore collaboration with regional and national industry trade associations, nonprofit groups,and environmental organizations. H52-C-7 Disiminate information about the Air Quality Index and the UV index, supporting smart growth and green community programs,and working with community leaders to establish clean air policies and initiatives.Everyone can Z,Q set an example for young people by thinking globally and acting locally. Goal H53 Address air quality impacts of climate change Strategy H53-A: Promote reduction of particulate matter and air quality impacts of fossil fuel use H53-A-1 Reduce generation of particulate matter,air pollution,and waste heat from mobile sources by promoting and incentivizing public transit,biking and 1.� walking. H53-A-2 Explore use of the EPA Midwest Clean Diesel Program resources to create enhanced City policies and ordinances and incentives for businesses.The Clean Diesel Program provides support for projects that protect human health and improve air quality by reducing harmful emissions from diesel 1.Q engines.This program includes grants and rebates funded under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act(DERA).https://www.epa.gov/cleandiesel/midwest- cl ea n-d i esel-i n itiative H53-A-3 Develop an incentive program to convert fuel-burning lawn equipment such as gas-powered lawn mowers and blowers to electric.Incentive should focus on increasing community equity. (For GHG impacts,see: Z.O http://palebluedot.11c/carbon-copy/2015/7/16/the-carbon-footprint-of-a- lawn) H53-A-4 Explore use of photocatalytic concrete for city road-side construction including road surfaces,curbs,sidewalks,barrier walls,sculptures,and bus shelters. �'� H53-A-5 Install roadside vegetation that creates effective barriers to prevent drifting of air pollutants to adjacent schools and residences.Vegintation should be native plantings. Conduct a study to identify the most impactful placement locations for vegitation,locations for greatest equity impacts,and establish 2'� an implementation plan https://www.ncb i.n I m.n i h.gov/pm c/a rti cl es/P M C6060415/ Strategy HS3-B: Implement air quality monitoring H53-B-6 Explore developing a collaboration with other government agencies, universities,and institutions to fund and install an array of sensors for monitoring air quality similar to the City of Chicago's"Array of Things"which 1.Q uses light post mounted monitors. Coordinate with the US EPA Air Quality System to share data.https://www.epa.gov/aqs H53-B-7 In alignment with the American Public Health Association Policy Number: 201711,city will collaborate with state and county environmental offices and health departments and with the EPA regional office in assessing and remediating environmental justice concerns in Dubuque. Concerns to be assessed to include exposures to smog and toxic air pollutants and the disproportionate number of asthma cases among people of color. 1.� Assessment to prioritize review of exposures near public housing and schools in the vicinity of freeways,industrial facilities,and power plants. Impacts of land-use planning and infrastructure decisions on air pollution exposure to be reexa m i ned. H53-B-8 Explore potential of deploying a series of air quality monitoring stations at appropriately located public facilities. Z,� Strategy H53-C: Explore and address ozone impacts on local agriculture H53-C-1 Collaborate with regional agencies,universities,and agricultural interests to identify potential impacts of ozone on regional agriculture(both current and projected future impacts based on climate change). Identify strategies to 1.� address impacts. H53-C-2 Develop educational materials on the relationship between nitrogen fertilizers,nitrogen monoxide emissions,and ground level ozone formation. Include strategies for minimizing and eliminating ground level ozone creation such as modified fertilizer managment strategies and use of slow release fertilizers.Share and promote materials with regional farmers and agriculture �'� associations. https://www.nature.com/articles/news050718-15 https://www.ucdavis.ed u/news/smog-forming-soils/ Priority Level Implementation Criteria Review Score: PCICT1dC)I Supporting Estimated Metric Progress At 4.5-5.0=1 a.o-a.a=z Responsibility Responsibility Budget Need Review 3.5-3.9=3 3.0-3.4=4 2.0-2.9=5 0.0-1.9=6 Goal F1 Reduce food's contribution to climate change Strategy F1-A: Reduce perishable food wasting F1-A-1 Create and support a business network of sourcing,distributing and marketing cosmetically imperfect produce 1.� F1-A-2 Educate on food date labels so people won't throw out food they don't need to discard 1.� F1-A-3 Improve logistics of sourcing and transporting surplus food from events, schools,restuarants,grocery stores and other sources. 1.� F1-A-4 Support and facilitate food donation,food rescue and distribution programs to food-insecure people. This may include working with Health Dept. regulations/advocating for restrictive regulations to change. 1.� F1-A-5 Work with distribution and retail establishments to voluntarily phase out refrigerants with high ozone depletion and global warming potential.Explore conservation,efficiency and weatherization rebates for improving 2.� refrigeration efficiency F1-A-6 Promote Restaurant,Food Service and Household Best Management Practices oReduce Food Wastage in the Kitchen(pre-consumer) oReduce over-purchasing of food oReduce prep waste and improperly cooked food oConsidersecondary usesforexcessfood oEnsure proper storage techniques oReduce Plate Scraping Wastage(post-consumer) 2•� —Modify menu to increase consumer satisfaction and reduce food left uneaten —Modify serving sizes and garnishes —Encourage guests to order/request and take only the food they will consume - Go Trayless at buffets and school/institutional cafeterias F1-A-7 Expand the refrigerated and freezer capacity at free meal sites and food pantries by 2022 2,� Strategy F1-B: Increase food residuals recovery to beneficial use F1-B-1 Expand residential food scraps/residuals collection as DMASWA processing capacity expands by 2022 oAIM:50%of Households as Green Cart participants by 2025.Start selling 1.� certified compost F1-B-2 Expand commercial food residuals collection as processing capacity expands by 2022 oEstablish 2x/week commercial food residuals collection option by 2022 1.� oAIM:50%of commercial food residual tonnage to beneficial use by 2025 F2 Improve local food resilience and availability Strategy F2-A: Improve healthy food system resilience and supply safety net F2-A-1 Identify opportunities to build upon the City's public health procedures, information and messaging to encourage local gardening,composting, leaving leaves,and reducing chemical fertilizers and pesticides(coordinate 1.� with Health and Safety) F2-A-2 Expand Farmers Markets,local food hubs and marketing of locally produced and processed foods. Program to focus on increased community equity and 1.� food security among at-risk populations F2-A-3 Identify funding for,develop and promote a Shared Food Processing facility with commercial grade,code compliant equipment and space. Space to be made available to individuals to produce food products for sale to public. 1.� Explore the feasibility of including an on-site locally produce food market. Facility access should focus on expanding community equity. F2-A-4 Revise zoning ordinances to allow urban agriculture and clarify acceptability to remove barriers to front yard and rooftop vegetable gardens,edible landscaping and foraging. Proactively promote and educate the public on 1.Q urban agriculture ordinances,options and approaches F2-A-5 Collaborate with State economic,workforce,agriculture,and commerce departments to develop green jobs and skills to grow,harvest,market and 1.� prepare local,climate-friendly foods F2-A-6 Expand to more garden plots,rooftop and community garden sites with water supply options 1.Q F2-A-7 Develop a comprehensive farmland conservation plan that prioritizes food production while taking into consideration other Imagine Dubuque priorities. The plan could also include specific maps or areas prioritized for farmland conservation or identify those areas most at risk from development. 1.� Program should focus on exploring increased local food-to-table,local food utilization,and local development of cultural food products in support of Dubuque area underserved communities. F2-A-8 Coordinate with City GIS Mapping servcies to identify potential sites for community garden sites or community farm sites with a focus on expanding community equity(similar to Dubuque Rescue Mission Community Farm http://dbqrescue.org/). Develop master plan and schedule for development 1.� of best sites as community garden/farm locations with a focus on improving community access equity F2-A-9 Promote information on locations and price ranges of uncommon cultural produce,dairy and meats. Explore opportunities to expand local development of these goods through the green job and skills program(see otherstrategy,this category) oVulnerable populations lack informatlon needed to get what they want to 1.Q feed their families oExplore options to include these goods at community events. Shared meal events with cultural foods can help unify and break down climate stressed social barriers F2-A-10 Work collaboratively with the Dubuque County Food Policy Council to leverage county support and expand partnerships.This provides an important,credible decision-making body to guide food policy for years to 1.� come;aligning it with county government positions it for additional reach, resources,and impact F2-A-11 Expand the Dubuque County Food Policy PARTNERS to include the City, Cooperative Extension,DCSD,Holy Family Schools,colleges,institutions, 1.� retailers and sustainable\regenerative farmers by 2022 F2-A-12 Collaborate with other agencies,such lowa State Extension,in evaluating risks to local food sources under climate change. Prioritize additional action strategies with a focus on increasing community equity and food security. �•� Identify additional implementation partnerships. F2-A-13 Work with Dubuque Water and other water providers to determine the feasibility of offering rebates or other incentives to farmers for irrigation water management equipment,water storage,reclaimed water,and �'� conservation tillage equipment that saves potable water F2-A-14 Incentivize food related businesses with green recognition achievement awards for Best Practices Z.� F2-A-15 Support efforts to encourage expanded plant-based diets,including Meatless Monday campaigns 2,� Strategy F2-B:Strengthen farm to institution procurement F2-B-1 Coordinate with School District,local universities,and local hospitals to establish a climate-friendly,locally sourced foods procurement policies. Explore development of group purchasing and logistics agreements to 1.� increase efficiency of local farm-to-agency process. F2-B-2 Work with state economics,workforce,agriculture,and commerce departments to develop green jobs and skills to grow,harvest,market and prepare climate-friendly foods. Job development to focus on increasing 1.� commuinty equity F2-B-3 Pass city policy to procure climate-friendly foods for events and other city- managed facilities. Foods should be locally sourced to the highest extent 2,� feasible. F2-B-4 Expand Farmers Markets,local food hubs and marketing of climate-friendly food Z,� Priority Level Implementation Detailed Actions - Greenspace and Tree c��te4a5R S�oW i`o�e. primary Supporting Estimated Metric Progress At � Canon a.o-a.a=z Responsibility Responsibility Budget Need Review P'Y 3.5-3.9=3 3.0-3.4=4 2.0-2.9=5 0.0-1.9=6 Goal G51 Strengthen Dubuque's tree canopy Strategy GS1-A: Educate,engage,and empower the public GS1-A-1 Develop educational and informational resources providing information on beneficial and climate adaptive tree species,"carbon gardening"strategies for ornamental gardens,and produce gardens,tree profile rebuilding, elimination of synthetic fertilizer and pesticide use,high mow deck settings, �'� use of biochar amendments,polyculture lawn mixture and other beneficial greenspace practices included in this CAP. GS1-A-2 Create and distribute tree and wildlife guide for residents. Guide should focus on improving urban ecosstem health and resilience. �'� Strategy GS1-B:Update and implement recommendations in 2011 Dubuque urban forest evaluation GS1-B-1 Update the 2011 Dubuque Urban Forest Evaluation. Update should include a citywide tree canopy,light impervious surface,dark impervious surface, grassland,and water coverage by census tract. Study should include heat island impact study to identify areas of high heat island contribution and impact. Findings of tree coverage,benefits,heat island impacts,and opportunities should be overlapped with vulnerable population mapping from the City's Climate Vulnerability Assessment. Study to establish specific goals of tree canopy coverage,by census tract,for reduction of dark 1.� imperviious surfaces,and target"Heat Island Coefficient". Study to identify specific citywide percentage coverage goals for forsted and native planting ground cover. Study to priority areas for heat island mitigation based on need,potential,and impact on equity and vulnerable populations. Study should also evaluate opportunities to plant additional trees near city facilities to reduce heat island.http://palebluedot.11c/tree-canopy-assessments GS1-B-2 Establish an implementation master plan with schedule,budget,and prioritized actions following the completion and recommendations of the 1.� City's updated Dubuque Urban Forest Evaluation. GS1-B-3 Continue,and expand promotion of community grant to assist in planting trees. Grant should focus within targeted ares for improved equity as 1.� identified in the City's updated urban forest study. GS1-B-4 Promote the expansion of tree canopy in urban heat islands or areas that need air conditioning such as schools. Explore potential for pilot project. Identify target areas based on Citywide heat island impact study called for in 1.� Heat Island strategies,overlapped with vulnerable population mapping from the City's Climate Vulnerability Assessment. GS1-B-5 Replanting tree loss,and Ash tree replacement for EAB management,at 110%or more of replacement with improved diversity 1.� GS1-B-6 Create a tree preservation ordinance with reasonable exceptions that support the CAP tree canopy coverage and heat island mitigation goals. Ordinance 2,� should reflect projected climate changes and impacts on tree species. GS1-B-3 Review City ordinances,policies,and standards to assure appropraitely flexible allowance of tree placement in line with City goals. 2,� GS1-B-4 Emphasize diversity and native,climate appropriate plantings Z,Q GS1-B-5 Maintain an annual free street tree giveaway program in celebration of Earth Day(similar to 2020 Earth Day program). 3.� G52 Strengthen Dubuque's green space Strategy GS2-A: Reduce,repurpose,and reimagine lawn space GS2-A-1 Transition maintenance of all city owned properties to Carbon Gardening practices including elimination of synthetic fertilizer and pesticide use,high mow deck settings,use of biochar amendments,and polyculture lawn 1.� mixture GS2-A-2 Encourage appreciation of functional,productive use of yard space such as food production and wildlife habitat. i.Encourage a'garden club'aimed at education for productive yard space 1.Q ii.Leverage colleges to survey and certify residentlal wildlife habitats through a city recognition program GS2-A-3 Require soil profile rebuilding at all building project sites or compacted soil conditions to reduce erosion and runoff contaminated with fertilizers, increase soil carbon stores and support long-term soil building 1.� (https://www.u rba nforestry.frec.vt.ed u/SR ES/) GS2-A-4 Establish a policy and incentive to assist homeowners by covering some of the cost of converting traditional lawns by planting pollinator friendly food gardens,permaculture,wildflowers,clover or native grasses in an effort to slow the collapse of the state's bee population. �'� (http://m.sta rtri bu ne.com/program-pays-minnesota-homeowners-to-let- thei r-I awn-go-to-t h e-bees/510593382/) GS2-A-5 Educate citizens on use of chemicals and water and wildlife habitat impacts. 2,� GS2-A-7 Review city ordinances on lawns,explore opportunities to encourage lawn alternatives,consider set-backs and signage areas for native installations. �'� GS2-A-8 Implement a biochar soil amendment for all building and earth working construction sites—improves soil sequestration and builds carbon content of topsoil,and improves water retention and permeability characteristics. �•� Strategy GS2-B:Utilize parks and marginal city property for greater community use GS2-B-1 Review access to city parks and playgrounds and diversity of amenities offered across the city. i.Consider use of vacant lots for small playgrounds and/or community gardens in coordination with Food sector CAP Goals ii.Connect hiking and biking trails throughout the city.Expand into marginal 1.� wooded areas throughout the city. iii.Bike racks at all parks,safe bike routes to all parks. iv.Expansion and diversificatlon of community gardens. GS2-B-2 Map city owned properties and amenities offered or possible at each, including hiking,foraging,etc 3.� Goal GS3 Mitigate current and future urban heat island impacts Strstegy GS3-A: Update design standards,plans,and policies for heat island mitigation GS3-A-1 Based on city's citywide heat island impact study(see Buildings and Energy actions)Identify vulnerable urban tree canopy and street tree sections and develop policies to incentivize,encourage,or require strategic tree planting 1.� for heat island mitigation. GS3-A-2 Develop a performance based ordinance requiring tree planting within parking lots.Ordinance should establish a specific goal of percentage of pavement to be shaded by trees. Explore partnering with local business 1.� (Hyvee,Target,Mall,etc)to create a pilot project to illustrate new ordinance requirements and benefits. GS3-A-3 Develop a policy that requires all housing and commercial development projects recieving City funding,PUD approval,and/or Conditional Use Permitting to implement commercial scale heat island mitigation strategies including cool surfaces,solar-friendly landscape shading strategies, 1.� impervious surface reduction,and breeze capture. Reference City's Net Zero Energy Building Guide for relevant strategies. Strstegy GS3-B: Promote and implement heat island mitigation improvements GS3-B-1 Explore creation of a Heat Island Reduction Incentive/Award program to advance the actions and strategies identified in the city's citywide heat island impact study(see Buildings and Energy actions). Incentives and awards from governments,utilities,and other organizations can be an effective way to spur individual heat island reduction actions.Incentives might include below- market loans,tax breaks,product rebates,grants,and giveaways.(Determine the optimum balance for achieving climate adaptation goals of incentives vs. 1.� potential loss of tax base needed to accomplish those goals.)Explore potential for sponsorship of program by key local and regional businesses. Awards can reward exemplary work,highlight innovation,and promote solutions across the public and private sectors. GS3-B-2 Promote the expansion of tree canopy in urban heat islands or areas that need air conditioning such as schools. Prioritize efforts based on city's citywide heat island impact study(see Buildings and Energy actions). Collaborate with school district,regional agencies,or instititions to identify 2,Q and implment a pilot project,including community eductional and interprative content. GS3-B-3 Explore partnering with local business(Hyvee,Target,Mall,etc)to create a pilot project to illustrate heat island reduction strategies included in this CAP Z.� and their benefits. GS3-B-4 Research,evaluate and pilot porous paving,de-paving,vegetation and/or more reflective surfaces in parking areas to reduce and cool impervious surfaces,particularly in urban heat island areas with populations most vulnerable to heat. Explore partnership opportunities with local multi-family 3.� property owners(particularly low income communities),local businesses or institutions for pilot projects as well as research and development Priority Level Implementation criteriafteview5core: 4.5- PrIIl1dY Su ortin Estimated Metric Pro ressAt �i Detailed Actions - Climate Economy S.o-1 4.0-4.4- Y pp g g � z 3.5-3.9=3 Responsibility Responsibility Budget Need Review 3.0-3.4=4 2.0 -2.9=5 0.0- 1.9=6 Goal CE1 Capture local economic potential of climate action Strategy CE1-A:Create a climate action market supporting and advancing climate action strategies. CE1-A-1 Establish a policy that designates City Franchise Fee Income as funding source for Climate Initiatives Partner with Alliant to proactively identify barriers in existing infrastructure to reach Distributed Generation goals(DTT Relays,Fiber Communications 1.� between substations,Other SubStation upgrades,etc...) Fund renewable and efficiency projects directly related to the utility through which the franchise fee is generated CE1-A-2 Create a market for Certified Compost DMASWA:Upgrade permit and expand infrastructure to accept more food residuals. 1.� City:Create an ordinance to expand residual food scrap collection City:Specify compost utilization for all city projects CE1-A-3 Fund and organize the establishment of a ReStore Facility for reusable furnishings and salvage including construction/demolition. 1.� Habitat for Humanity as partner with DMASWA CE1-A-4 Establish a policy to utilize TIF(Tax increment Financing)to incentivize Mitigation and Adaptation actions in line with the goals of the CAP. 2,� CE1-A-5 Biochar Business partnership with Forestry Division with Emerald Ash Borer Build local market for valuable product •Add to compost to boost value •Utilization as soil amendment 3.� •Utllize to bond contaminants in soil(positive cation exchange) •Establish city ordinance requiring Biochar soil amendment for all new construction projects Strategy CE1-B: Increase workforce development for the climate economy CE1-B-1 Work with local union hall to ensure that apprenticeship program includes solar training. Potential partners and vehicles include: Greater Dubuque Development Corporation 1.� Green Job Development Initiative Attract Green Businesses CE1-B-2 Explore the development of a job training and entrepreneurial development program similar to Operation Fresh Start. Program to focus on devvelopping green jobs skills within vulnerable and underserved populations in local sustainable agriculture,energy efficiency audits and upgrades,renewable 1.� energy,and other skills that support the goals of the CAP. (http://www.operationfreshsta rt.o rg/) CE1-B-3 Create an intern program similar to the IDNR Pollution Prevention(P2) model.Task interns with finding resiliency solutions and cost savings. Intern development should focus on increasing community equity 1.� (https://www.iowadnr.gov/Envi ron menta I-Protection/Land-Qua I ity/W aste- Planning-Recycling/Pollution-Prevention-P2) CE1-B-4 Promote alternatives to traditional building demolition such as relocation, deconstruction and salvage. Establish a jobs training program focused on building workforce with deconstruction skills and capacities. Job training program should focus on establishingjob skills and placementfor low income 2'� individuals. See Beter Futures Program (https://betterfuturesminnesota.com/services/building-deconstruction/) CE1-B-5 Renew DBQ Low Income Solar Program through local SREC market and financing to ensure that everyone benefits from equity in solving the problem 2.� not just those that created it Strategy CE1-C:Explore climate action economic development and financing,particularly within underserved populations CE1-C-1 Explore the creation of Community Development Finance program or institution to provide credit and financial services to underserved markets and populations,with a particular focus on advancing the goals,strategies, 1.� and acitons of the City's CAP plan. (https://www.developstrongcities.org/#cities) Goal CE2 Build marketplace climate resilience Strategy CE2-A: Inform businesses of climate vulnerability and opportunities for increasing resilience CE2-A-1 Create an online assessment of business'vulnerability/resiliency,including the following topics and content: Potential Climate Impacts and Risks Climate Resiliency Energy:efficiency and renewables 3.� Emergency Response Zero Waste improvements Potential Incentives or Tax breaks available Strategy CE2-B: Prepare for climate change immigration/migration CE2-B-1 Create an Affordable Housing Master Plan to identify current and potential future need for affordable housing including scenarios anticipating climate immigration and migration potentials. Master plan should identify priority affordable housing locations which meet the Buildings and Energy, 1.� Transportation and Land Use,Climate Adaptation,Health and Safety,and other goals of this CAP plan. CE2-B-2 Collaborate with the school district to study potential service needs which may be required under a range of climate immigration/migration scenarios. Collaborate to create a"Climate immigration and migration response plan" 1.� identifying actions. CE2-B-3 Conduct a climate immigration/migration community development assessment to identify potential sustainable economic development and community development opportunities for the City. Assessment should assess the potential value of establishing a proactive communication and 1.� marketing campaign to areas of potential climate immigrant/migrant audiences.(coordinate with Adaptive Capacity) CE2-B-4 Study strategies to maintain and increase equity in the face of potential climate change immigration/migration. Study should identify policies and 1.� efforts the City can implement to avoid"climate gentrification" Priority Level Implementation criteriaReview5core: 4.5- PrIIl1dY Su ortin Estimated Metric Pro ressAt ��1 Detailed Actions - Climate Action S.o-1 4.0-4.4- Y pp g g �� Can aClt 2 3.5-3.9=3 Responsibility Responsibility Budget Need Review P' Y 3.0-3.4=4 2.0 -2.9=5 0.0- 1.9=6 Goal C1 Enhance and expand community capacity for climate action and resilience Strategy C1-A:Educate,engage,and empower the public C1-A-1 Create a formal public outreach and education plan to inform the community about climate actions and progress(National Mississippi River Museum CAARE program may be a potential partner). Outreach and education should 1.� assure inclusion of chronic,non-accute,stressors C1-A-2 Design and promote CAAP educational materials to ensure full engagement of community members by using methods that are accessible and relevant to 1.� all. C1-A-3 Build City staff capacity,within multiple departments,to support community- led,neighborhood-focused resilience actions(e.g.,identifying best practices, establishing resilience hubs and implementing neighbor-based emergency 1.� response) C1-A-4 Provide information on creating Personal Response Kits. Expand on City efforts to support families who cannot afford to purchase supplies for household emergency preparedness kits to adequately prepare their homes (e.g.solicit emergency supply donations).Identify possible strategies for the 1.� structure of the program through a review of donation programs in other communities and engagement with community partners and businesses. C1-A-5 Develop and expand partnerships for education,training,and outreach efforts for residents around climate action and sustainability. Potential partners include regional Universities and the National Mississippi River 2'� Museum&Aquarium's existing CAARE curriculum. C1-A-6 Work with local public and private schools to promote environmental education curriculums and provide in-school lessons on climate change science and climate action in K-12 classrooms. Curridula should include communication of actions within the City's Climate Action Plan. Establish Climate Communicaiton and Education hubs to provide localized (neighborhood level)information and guidance on resources on climate impacts including flooding,flash flooding,extreme heat and weather,air quality,water quality,and vector borne diseases. HUB to include information from City's Blue Spot flash flood risk assessment and promote the City's flood 2,� and water quality information HUB.HUB should Emphasize steps individuals can take to improve emergency preparedness,support the City's CAP,and increase awareness of City and other alert systems. (https://www.ready.gov/heat;https://www.ready.gov/severe-weather; https://www.ready.gov/drought;https://www.ready.gov/thunderstorms- lightning;https://www.ready.gov/tornadoes; https://www.ready.gov/winter-weather) C1-A-7 Explore communication and education strategies to reach different audiences. Consider developing robust climate education app such as a "choose your own adventure"activity/app or other existing tools like the NIH 2,Q Preparedness app(https://tools.niehs.nih.gov/wetp/index.cfm?id=2536) C1-A-8 Work with the lowa DNR and County Public Health Department to establish a process(and expand the number of platforms e.g.,social media)to notify schools,community organizations,residents,and businesses durring periods of air quality,water quality,extreme heat,and extreme weather concerns. 2'� Cooridnate to provide educational resources on actions for personal and family safety. C1-A-9 Develop and promote educational materials on the health impacts of air pollution,extreme heat,longer allergy seasons,and vector-borne disease 2,� C1-A-10 Provide information on what residents can do to reduce their carbon footprint and how their households can be more resilient.Action examples should focus on strategies included in the City's CAP and should highlight 2'� opportunities for increasing the community's equity C1-A-11 Create a climate change awareness"mascot"to promote education, awareness,and action at public events. Mascot development and design could be conducted as a design competition and education/engagement 4.� opportunity in itself. C1-A-12 Increase household education about water quality and food storage risks resulting from power outages associated with increased extreme weather 4.� events Strategy C1-B:Support development of social networks to build social resilience C1-B-1 Explore modifications to City's zoning ordinance,such as allowance of accessory dwelling units,to encourage development of affordable intergenerational single-family homes and multi-family housing with a focus 1.Q on improved social connectedness across demographic cohorts(age and ethnicity) C1-B-2 Ensure safe and welcoming community spaces for all,including parks, community and youth centers,and city streets and rights of way,located in all areas of the city. Identify areas within city not served by park space within 10 minute walk and develop a master plan to establish effective park spaces to support social connectedness in areas with greatest need,with a priority 1.� on equity. Study should coordinate with bike and walkability and public transit plans and pathways. See Parkscore: https://pa rkserve.tpl.org/ma ppi ng/i ndex.html?Cityl D=1922395 C1-B-3 Strengthen social connectedness through relationship-building among community members across age,ethnicity,income,and other demographic 1.� differences C1-B-4 Expand activity and participatory arts programs for older adults, extracurricular activities for youth social engagement,youth peer mentoring and intergenerational mentoring. Programs should focus on expanding social 2,Q connectedness within and between demographic cohorts(age and ethnicity) C1-B-5 Expand the use of social media to share information and encourage collaboration and civic engagement. Identify responsible party within city to establish and maintain a social media campaign to include organized and 2,Q regular climate action plan implementation and/or climate change preparedness communications C1-B-6 Ensure integrated community centers that provide space for recreational and educational programming,counseling and support services,and socialization readily available to all vulnerable and at risk populations within walking 2'� distance or convenient public transit service. C1-B-7 Support and encourage the expansion of public events that bring communities together in public and private spaces. Explore developing events in collaboration with other regional public agencies and private 2'� sponsors C1-B-8 Build and support social networks:neighborhoods,churches,affinity groups 3.0 C2 Develop new mechanisms for financing climate action work that account for equity and co-benefits (building upon existing budget scoring criteria) Strategy C2-A:Leverage existing financing pathways C2-A-1 Explore use of City share of DMASWA landfill methane capture and beneficial reuse as Renewable Natural Gas to fund Climate Mitigation and Adaptation 1.� implementation. C2-A-2 Establish Rate Payer Advisory Commissions for review of rates,revenue,and uses for Resource Management and DMASWA. Explore revenue uses for opportunities to support actions in support of the City's Climate Action goals. 1.� C2-A-3 Research climate action financing tools and develop approach for Dubuque. Research should include resources included in the Dubuque Climate Vulnerability Assessment,September 2019,Chapter 12"Possible Funding"as 1.� well as other sources C2-A-4 Establish a policy that requires city infrastructure projects and capital budgets incorporate climate risk and vulnerability analysis and adaptation plans to ensure thatfuture spending contributes to resilience and achieving the City's 2'� CAP plan goals. Strategy C2-B:Develop new financing pathways C2-B-1 Identify a sustainable funding source for increased utility assistance for low- income residents,including support for energy efficiency projects,such as 1.� weatherization C2-B-2 Explore the potential of developing a"Carbon Impact Fee"similar to the City of Watsonville CA. Fee could be a percentage of the building permit fee applied to all construction projects. Additional funds raised to be used for Climate Mitigation and Adaptation implementation. Projects may apply for a a sliding scale refund if they install on-site renewable energy system and provide documentation that demonstrates the system will offset either 40%, 80%,or 100%of the projecYs average annual electricity demand. Alternative options include increasing the building permit fee base costs and providing a discount or rebate to properties meeting City energy and climate goals. 1.� Increased revenue to be used to fund Climate Mitigation and Adaptation implementation with a focus on the actions and strategies which increase the community's equity. https://www.cityofwatsonvi I I e.org/Docu m e ntCe nter/V iew/198/F req u e ntly- Asked-Questions-About-the-Carbon-Fund-Ordinance-PDF https://www.cityofwatsonvi I I e.org/Docu m e ntCe nter/V iew/3944/Ca rbon- Fund-Volunta ry-Compliance-W orksheet?bid Id= C2-B-3 Explore Issuing"resilience bonds"that generate risk-reduction rebates from a city's catastrophe insurance premiums to pay for resilience projects, prioritizing projects with high resilience,GHG mitigation,and climate 1.� adaptation potential. C2-B-5 Explore the potential of collaborations with donors,philanthropists,and non- profit foundations to develop a Climate Action and Equity Fund for the City of Dubuque. (https://www.mcknight.org/news-ideas/new-charitable-fund-to- 1.� support-local-action-on-cl i mate-change-2/) C2-B-6 Establish a policy that accounts for all energy efficiency and renewable energy operational cost savings of City buildings and fleets. All savings to be invested into a Climate Action Fund as one source of financing for the City's 2'� climate action efforts. C2-B-7 Explore the"green marketplace"utilization potential of the city's urban forest with all revenue being invested in Climate Action Plan strategies. Strategies may include sale of downed and select removed trees through marketplaces such as the Urban Wood Network(http://urbanwoodnetwork.org/members), as well as exploring lease of benefits of select city owned tree stock such as 2'� "sugaring"rights of maple trees. 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Some of this information was foundational in the planning process while others provide additional background content for understanding the intent of the actions of the sector. The additional information is provided for each of the following Climate Action Sectors: �, Section 04 Buildings and Energy �' Section 05 Transportation and Land Use � � Section 06 Solid Waste �� Section 07 Water,Wastewater,and Flooding � Section 08 Climate Health and Safety Section 09 Food � Section 10 Greenspace and Tree Canopy � Section 11 Climate Economy �� Section 12 Climate Action Capacity �F'F' � t� Return to TOC �i��BLL�EC�C��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 A1-1 �, Buildings and Energy Dubuque Building Stoc� The measure of a community's existing building stock,certified high Existing High Performance performance buildings,and housing characteristics provides a basis for guildings in Dubuque determining the current and potential energy efficiency gains for the community. Energy and water efficiency upgrades are one of the ENERGY STAR Certified Buildings: 1 O simplest and most effective ways to conserve resources,save money, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.New building technology has � increased energy efficiency significantly in recent decades. Although LEED Certified Buildings: newer U.S.homes are 30 percent larger,they consume a similar amount Certified Net Zero Buildings: Q of total energy as older homes-meaning they are more energy efficient per square foot of space. Consequently,this means that retrofitting Sources:US EPNew Buildings Institute older homes with some of these technologies provides ample A ENERGY STAR, US Green Building Council, opportunity to improve energy efficiency throughout the community. Green Roofs in Dubuque National benchmarking and certification tools can help measure as well as promote energy efficiency of buildings in a community. The US EPA Existing Green Roofs,Known: 1 ENERGY STAR program,for instance,certifies high performing buildings. On average,ENERGY STAR certified buildings use 35%less Sources:Greenroofs.com,Rooftop Sedums LLC energy than typical buildings nationwide. LEED certification is another measure of energy efficiency. Energy Benchmarking data from Washington,D.C.are the first to show that LEED-certified office buildings demonstrate decreased energy use(site or source)of 15 percent,on average,compared with other D.C.office buildings. Finally, the New Buildings Institute certifies Net Zero buildings,buildings which generate as much on-site renewable energy as they consume in a year, and all Net Zero buildings eliminated all greenhouse gas emissions associated with their energy consumption. R�si�lei�tial ele�tricity cans�imptFar� b} en�l iis�, ��1� ��c�r�k �� k��f air c�ndi#Eonin� la�l�ti�� 1�°� 17°� lV� and related �9� Y':n�hes �ry��s 5°a �ilin�far�� sRace heatEng Pr��+iaus�y n�w � air handlers {h�atin�} 1��o er��l��es en� u�es � s�para�ire,e�ers �okin � �ehumi�i��rs x� rnicrowa+res � p4ol pumps ai r handler��caoling� wat�r heatin� humidifiers ,�� dishvrash�r� �lothes washers fe#ff{�c:i:'.'•_�_`•�'� El�}l ��E'',r�h�!� ha�tu6heak�rS �'.1� ;,,.. cl��kf��k �3:�a evaparative coolers . . ha�tu6 purnps A1-2 Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 �r� �, Buildings and Energy CityofDubuqueHousingStockbyAge ao�ro Energy Efficiency Potenti�l of City of 30�% �ubuque H��ng Stock According to the 2017 U.S.Census,89%of single family homes in 20°% the City of Dubuque were built prior to 2000,and over 80%were built prior to 1980. According to the National Association of Home �o�ro Builders,homes built prior to 1980 consume an average of 20%- 35%more than homes built after 2000. oo�o M Ol Ol O1 O1 01 01 Ol Ol .--I O Ol CO I� l0 vt V M In 2018,the average Dubuque household used 8,229 kWh of o o � � � � � � � N N .--I .--I .--I .--I .--I .--I electricity and 909 therms annually. If all single family homes in Source:US Census Dubuque were renovated to achieve the energy efficiency level of Years � me (home owners those built after 2000,an estimated 33.2 million kWh and 3.6 Owners Moved in million therms might be saved annually totaling nearly 17%of all 1979 or earlier residential electric and natural d5 use In the Clt . •owners Moved in g y 1980 to 1989 E rgy Efficiency Pr �s For RP��ents s90to gggdin Commercial electricity use in Dubuque increased from 5,008 �Qwners Moved in kWh/job in 2010 to 4,820 kWh/job in 2018,a decrease of 4%. z000 co zoo9 During the same timeframe,residential electric use increased 4.6% �Owners Moved in 2015 or later from 7,867 kWh/household 8,229 kWh/household in 2018. �Owners Moved in 2010 to 20t4 Commercial natural gas use in Dubuque increased 10%between Source:US Census 2010 and 2018 from 456 therms/job to 502 therms/job. Breakdown of Lightbulbs by Housing Type ; Meanwhile,residential natural gas use in the city increased even `�a mllllons ot homes 50 more rapidly at 17%from 777 therms/household to 909 therms/household. 40 30 Though energy efficiency is certainly a significant opportunity in all building sectors in the community,these residential energy �° consumption increases over the last decade indicate a great ,o potential for energy savings within the residential building sector. o � I � ■�_ _ � _. _ I�_ _ �■_ all U.S.homes single-family sing€e-famity apahmen�s in apartments in mobile homes There are already energy efficiency programs and resources °e�°"e° a„a`"ed b°"°Q9sw""2-b°"d'ngs�""5' ■rewe�ma�2o ozotoss �aocose soco�s ■eoo�mo�e available in the City of Dubuque. As an example,the Home Energy Source:US EIA Assessment from the Dubuque Green lowa Americorps team,the Residential Rate ofTechnology Adoption by Lightbulb Type, .. New View Community Action Agency LIHEAP Weatherization percentageofhomes "' program,and energy efficiency rebates by Alliant Energy and Black Hills Energy. Data shows that effective home energy assessment '"°andeSLe"' � � "' � and upgrade programs can readily reduce participants annual energy consumption by up to 10%annually. �F� - „� � LED 1� 28� 1 0% 20Ya 40% 80% 80°h 100°h •all bulbs]n the home a re this type some bulbs in the home are this rype � _ _ , ■nobulbs�inthehomearethistype � � � � � � � ' � Source:US EJA � � � • � • • � � • Annual Energy lJse(kWh� =Annual Energy Cost • • � • � �. S # } Hal_. :� -'-.=1 �':.. I I -- ` - - � CompaCtFluore�:-• � ...i-01 r �r'.�r I �r^' 1 ~i•r-', r F1�.�ii.{:, . .;1-i-1 � �� l'iSia4 (Source:USAI Lighting) �i��BLL�EC�C��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 A1-3 �� Buildings and Energy �Pneration �ana�itv�n Dubuque- Rooftop Snlar PV Generation capacity represents the total amount of energy generation potential of the total Technical Capacity of the city. The generation capacity is calculated using City-specific annual energy production factor (annual KWH production/KW nameplate capacity) which is based on the region's weather patterns and annual insolation levels (exposure to sun's energy). This energy production factor is then modified by estimated system losses by azimuth and estimated system losses by roof tilt. The chart below illustrates the total generation potential by roof azimuth and by roof tilt classifications - this includes all figures in black and red text. The Grand Total solar PV energy generation potential for the City is 313,865,880 KWH annually,approximately 46.4%of the City's total electric consumption. Optimized Generation Capacity In Dubuque- Rooftop Solar PV Though the total energy generation outlined previously is reasonably feasible,for purposes of establishing Citywide potentials expectations it is appropriate to modify the total generation to reflect the likely most cost efficient installation potentials given current technologies and cost parameters. Solar PV installations which have less than ideal orientations capture less light per panel and therefore generate less energy per dollar spent. Establishing an Optimized Capacity establishes the cost effective solar pv installation potential based on current technology. On the chart below, all solar suitable roof planes with roof tilt and azimuth orientation combinations likely to be consistently cost effective are highlighted in red and are considered to be the City's Optimized Generation Capacity. It should be noted that installations outside of these selections may still be cost effective but require individual feasibility assessment. The total Optimized Generation Capacity of rooftop solar pv in Dubuque is estimated to be 232,691,457 KWH annually(the total of all entries in red text). For more information,please see the September 2019 Dubuque Citywide Solar Potentials Study. pnt�mized Generati =apacity In Dubuque Flat Low Tilt Mid-Low Tilt Mid-High Tilt High Tilt Subtotal Flat Suitable Buildings 8,815 25.33% 8,815 0 0 0 0 Suitable Roof Planes 16,218 25.33% 16218 0 0 0 0 Square Footage 2,786,851 25s8/ 2,786,851 0 0 0 0 Capacity(KWdc) 49,528 zs.ssi 49,528 0 0 0 0 Generation(KWH) 83,207,619 zesii 83,207,619 0 0 0 0 Subtotal South Facing Suitable Buildings 8,656 za.s�i 0 1,959 5,504 1,187 6 Suitable Roof Planes 15,925 za.s�i 0 3604 10126 2184 11 Square Footage 2,736,525 za.9zi 0 619,236 1,740,075 375,240 1,974 Capacity(KWdc) 48,634 za.9zi 0 11,005 30,925 6,669 35 Generation(KWH) 76,921,438 zasii 0 16,824,684 48,836,555 11,203,613 56,586 West+Southwest Suitable Buildings 8,598 za.�oi 0 1,672 5,503 1,415 8 Suitable Roof Planes 15,819 za.�oi 0 3076 10124 2603 15 Square Footage 2,718,557 za.�ei 0 528,503 1,739,920 447,432 2,702 Capacity(KWdc) 48,315 za.�ei 0 9,393 30,922 7,952 48 Generation(KWH) 76,628,210 za.aii 0 14,359,470 48,832,217 13,359,076 77,448 East+Southeast Suitable Buildings 8,735 zs.ioi 0 1,674 5,639 1,415 7 Suitable Roof Planes 16,071 zs.ioi 0 3080 10375 2603 13 Square Footage 2,737,252 24.93% 0 528,917 1,782,819 422,969 2,547 Capacity(KWdc) 48,647 24.93% 0 9,400 31,685 7,517 45 Generation(KWH) 77,108,612 za.s�i 0 14,370,713 50,036,201 12,628,681 73,018 Subtotal:Flat Subtotal:Low Subtotal:Mid- Subtotal:Mid- Subtotal: Grand Total Roof Tilt Low Tilt High Tilt High Tilt Suitable Buildings 34,804 8,815 2533% 5,305 is.zar 16,646 azsar 4,017 iisnr 21 o.oer Suitable Roof Planes 64,033 16,218 2533% 9,760 is.zar 30,625 azsar 7,390 iisnr 39 o.oer Square Footage 10,979,186 2,786,851 zs.ssr 1,676,656 is.nr 5,262,813 az9ar 1,245,641 ii.ssr 7,224 o.o�r Capacity(KW dc) 195,124 49,528 zs.ssr 29,798 is.nr 93,532 az9ar 22,138 iiasr 128 o.o�r Generation(KWH) 313,865,880 83,207,619 zesir 45,554,866 iasir 147,704,973 azoer 37,191,370 ii.ssr 207,051 o.o�r lounted Solar PV In [ ue The assessments provided in the the September 2019 Dubuque Citywide Solar Potentials Study focused explicitly on rooftop solar PV potentials. It should be noted that significant additional solar PV potential exists in the community for ground mounted arrays and"car port"arrays(arrays located over parking areas. If desired,the City may wish to study the potential of these solar formats in addition to the rooftop potential reviewed here. A1-4 Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 ��► �, Buildings an� Fnerg�� Market Capacity Adequately anticipating the potential for new solar PV installations must consider not only the potential technical and generation capacities,but also the likely market capacity. As an emerging energy sector,there is little data upon which to base projections for likely installation of rooftop solar PV in the private sector. Additionally,the solar PV market is rapidly changing in both sophistication as well as in pricing and cost effectiveness. As noted in the Solar in lowa section of this report,the installed cost of solar PV in lowa has dropped 35%since 2014 and is expected to continue to decline in the coming years. Projections of solar PV installations should anticipate a continued increase in the number of solar pv installations year over year. According to the Department of Energy,since 2005 the residential solar PV market has grown at an annual rate of 51%. A growth rate that has resulted in a residential solar PV capacity 95 times larger in just 12 years. In the State of lowa,the new installed capacity that went on line in 2016 was 22 MW;equal to 1/3rd of the cumulative total of all solar PV installations in the state for all previous years. State Market Projections The Solar Energy Industries Association(SEIA)projects solar PV installation capacity in the State to increase 269 MW by 2024. This is equal to a sustained increase of installed capacity of 59%annually.The timeframe of this projection overlaps with the currently established Federal Income Tax incentive program. For years 2022 and beyond,the tax incentive is expected to be phased out for residential solar pv installations,but a smaller incentive(10%)will remain for commercial property owners while cost projections anticipate a continued decrease in installation costs. DubuquE �arke bsorpti � � iectior Simply anticipating the solar adoption rate within the City of Dubuque to match the rate of adoption throughout the State based on population share would mean an increase of 12.5 MW of installed capacity within the City by 2025 (including the existing utility scale arrays reported by Alliant Energy),equivalent to approximately 6.43%of the total rooftop technical capacity potential or 8.5%of the optimized capacity potential within the City. Following the projected elimination of the residential portion and a scaling back of the commercial portion of the Federal residential tax incentive,a reasonable assumption may be a partial reduction in the annual growth rate for year 2023 and a few years following. As the market continues to mature through the 2020's it may,again,be reasonable to assume another reduction in the growth rate of new installed capacity beginning in year 2031. For purposes of this study,we recommend a 2/3rd reduction of the annual rate of growth for 2023 and then again at 2030. This would result in a growth rate of 59%through 2024(as projected by SIEA),an 11%growth rate for years 2023 through 2030,and a mature market growth rate of 3.5%beginning in 2031. For more information,please see the September 2019 Dubuque Citywide Solar Potentials Study, Dubuque Solar PV Projection Based on Potential Market Absorption Cumulative Installed Annual Generation %of City Electric Year �KW) (KWH) Consumption 2025 12,497 20,101,998 2.97% 2030 21,058 33,873,036 5.00% 2040 29,705 47,781,263 7.06% Solar Potential and Climate Actic� °lan Goals As outlined above,a reasonable good-faith projection anticipates a market absorption potential of over 20MW of installed capacity in the City of Dubuque by 2030. These projections support the total increased distributed energy goals targeted in the Buildings and Energy section ofthis CAP plan. �:��BLL�EC�C��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 A1-5 '�' Transportation and Land Use The map below showing Housing+Transportation costs as a percentage of income shows that people living in Dubuque's outlying neighborhoods spend more on their housing and transportation than those living closest to the downtown area.This is true when housing costs are removed and only transportation costs are included because these outlying areas require increased car ownership due to lack of bike,pedestrian and transit connectivity.If you don't drive or you want to rent,some neighborhoods aren't available to you. If you live in an outlying neighborhood,you'll have to shoulder the financial burden of owning and maintaining more cars. � �� i ' � f � Lr��,:, �..r,��r-q�� c,��- ,- � „;, - __ ��;r�;�l :}+x,�,�y7 1 F�r3. r3 ?}��1 z�'�f� � Duh��u � � _ _ E.�= ��sub€�q�e { �,�' ��. -i• i: � � � � � �l3 f;r•r '�`� � �� I �h-��o��. Housing+Transportation Costs%6ncame <24% 24-3b% 36-45% --45-54% �54-bb°lo ■6b-78% ■7&-87% ■87%+ Source and Graphic:The Housing and Transportation(H+T°)Affordability Index Dubuque Commuter Transportation In 2017,the most common method of travel for workers in Dubuque,IA was Drove Alone(803%),followed by those who Carpooled (8.55%)and those who Walked (4.68%). ; •r � _�no m �n 3 �o,� an•s .o i h an: ■ 31iyc•k . Ca�p��lec ■ ]��reA_�:e ■ N�[�i:yiie ■ []�liei ��Glici�eii:il■ fari■•H'elkeJ■'.Voi«xRlll�i�e A1-6 Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 �� '�' Transportation and Land Use � - �'��-� . � �� *__ The measure of a community's walkability and bikeability are an . . �'' important metric of the community's ability to advance sustainable _ ��• transportation. Below are Dubuque's walk and bike heat maps: •' ..' ,�L�;� Dubuque Walkability Heat Map � � :��'� Dubuque is a Car-Dependent city �,.,�; � Most err��nds r��r.�uirc�i c�n. Scale: /� � 1 (poor)to 100(good) ��F Comparison: Ames 43 r:� Cedar Rapids '4 �u6uqu� Cedar Fatls 3$ ,��} Des Moines 45 {Source:WallcSeore.�am} Dubuque Bikeability and Route Map Dubuque is Somewhat Bikeable . Minimal bike iniraslrudurc, Scale: - 1 (poor)to 100(good) �� . Comparison: � Ames fi$ � Cedar Rapids f '`�-' 41� c. Qu�iuque . .. � ` � y .� �v�3 �. � Cedar Falls -� � 57 `=`� � Des Moines 4 Z {Souree:WalkSeore.�am} . To increase alternative transportation use(walk,bike,etc),achieve . � the goal of a Silver Certification for a Bicycle Friendly Community,and to support other transportation goals of the CAP,considerations should be made in the engineering of bike lanes and pedestrian friendly sidewalks throughout the city. Assuring proper"Complete Streets"infrastructure is in place is foundational to advancing the communities CAP goals. �i��BLL�EC�C��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 A1-7 '�' Transportation and Land Use A review of a community's transit options,commute times,and overall transit performance can identify opportunities for improvement to the sustainability of the community's transportation system. 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'=J -—'�.-.:sz Key W,st Key W st zo � �� (Source:WalkScore.com) A1-8 Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 f�� '�' Transportation and Land Use The measure of a community's walkability and bikeability are an important metric of the community's ability to advance sustainable transportation. Below are Dubuque's walk and bike heat maps: Dubuque Route Heat Map Scale: 1 (poor)to 100(good) �� Comparison: Ames NIA ` CedarRapids � �v� � , — � . Cedar Falls ZO i � Des Moines 30 ' � i {Souree:WaI�CScore.�am} ' � � I�• While Jule Routes do reach a large portion of the city and residents, increasing bus frequency and continuing to increase route efficiency to meet rider's daily needs can increase ridership and decrease -� community VMT. Improvement considerations should focus on ensuring greater frequency of buses and times,ultimately,to create , � parity of use of public transit compared to the efficiency and y, � , .� timeliness of taking a personal vehicle. Special consideration may be � appropriate in the areas of North Endand Rockdaleas residents in � ' these areas would need to take multiple buses to reach a full service ' � grocery store,and facing potentially 1+hour transportation rides in , i � one direction. � � � � � - � . . - .- .- . -. ' � . � � .- .. ..- � � � � - �. � .�� -�� _.. . � ,. . _ ,�� '��'., �i��BLL�EC�C��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 A1-9 '�' Transportation and Land Use cRuit f'll.ffY.l r � f . � � t _ �� f+ar�r�rsc�r�� jl �4�r.;-, i � A T D s � - .� _ _ _i,...�__ - r - — p � " . r� � G.,!I-i�:-- � s~J�q-: EaSi QUbu U2 32 fMifr7 G��iYE q � ACE�09�CF -- .►utr€� ��+uF�aAx ti�� +��W - — �'!l zo t � sn!�zN s�vrrru Existing EV Infrastructure in Dubuque EV Charging Infrastructure Required in the US by 2030 The map above shows the existing public EV charging (serving 18.7 million EV's in use) infrastructure available in Dubuque. There are 6 charging locations with a total of 14 Level 2 ports and 8 DC Fast Charge 1% \ 8% Public Level 2Chargi ng pOYt. PublicDCFastCharging I 800,000 Ports 100,000 Ports 13% Projected EV Infrastructure Needed in Dubuque-2030 WorkplaceLevel2Charging According to the Edison Foundation,Electric Vehicle stock in 9.6Million �,zoo,000 Ports the United States is ro ected to reach 18.7 million in 2030, ,s% ChargePorts p � Needed by 2030 u from sli htl more than 1 million at the end of 2018. This HomeLevel2Charging P 9 Y �,soo,000 PortS means EV's will make up at least 7%of the vehicles on the � road by that time. For Dubuque,that means an anticipated 4100 EV's owned and operated by Dubuque residents by 2030. These EV's will (Sources:US Department of Energy,Alternative Fuels Data Center, require a minimum of 175 public level 2 charging ports,264 US Census,Edison Foundation"Electric Vehicle Sales Forecast and workplace level 2 charging ports,dnd 21 publlC CD Fdst the Charging Infrastructure Required Through 2030"report). Charging ports. � . � . ,�r�.f;r _ ;� :�� .a s J � I � �f� I{ � �� . K ��. '� � ... M A1-10 Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 I � Wl Solid Waste The lowa Department of Natural Resources commissioned the 2017 lowa Statewide Waste Characterization Study to determine the characteristics of statewide waste streams.The project studied garbage from 10 facilities throughout the state and separated it into nine primary categories. The study found that lowa waste is dominated by organics,paper, and plastics. This indicates great potential for increased waste stream capture for beneficial use through recycling, composting and other opportunities. �` -�.. ,� ,: �r �.:' ` . � �s� ��.�j Plastics 183% ,�_�` -��. Other 11.4% �ost �� r��;��:,: preferred � • � • _. �' . . � ''...��.. .-•rt_. / ` Construction and environmental i� ��4�{ t`' Demolition 5.4% option �� .� �./ � `��`,� �� y,r� , „� Metdl 3.9% ; z. � �� r ri . 7� $'��",=�' Glass 2.1% � . .,��.,Y .&� -' - � a�� Durables 1.4% r �'c�'a`� HdZdYdouS 0.5% e � ' � �, Least . • ' • ' ' ! —` ,.. Organics 31.6% pPeferred -r � (2/3 rds is food waste) .� . environmental � � � Paper 25.50�0 option Recycling Rates nave Declineu r�c��iiiiy EPA developed a four-tiered waste � ��f rr�x�rt�Cx]�k��SO�xd l�r�#�t�a(�fi �4� ... management hierarchy to guide waste � management decision-making. The 40�.............................................................................................................................. hierarchy recognizes that no single waste management approach is suitable for managing all materials and waste streams in �4 ....................................................................................................... .. all circumstances.The hierarchy ranks the various management strategies from most �p ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, .. to least environmentally preferred. The hierarchy places emphasis on reducing, 10 ............................................................. : :� . reusing,and recycling as key to sustainable �� materials management � � 1�6� 197p 1980 1990 �000 '10 '13 . . - .. - . . According to the EPA,only 343%of the 254.1 million tons of municipal ! � . . - . ... solid waste generated in 2013 was recovered through recycling or - . . . composting; the overall recovery rate has actually slipped a bit since � � peaking at 34.7% in 2011. These numbers indicate a potential for � • • increased recycling and organics participation. • • • (Source:Pew Research Center) ' , . . . . . . . �- - . �i��BLI.�EC�C��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 A1-11 ,�' Water, Wastewater, and Flooding Water Resources and Conservation The city of Dubuque's drinking water source are a series of aquifers. Currently there are no perceived threats for these aquifers ability to meet the city's water needs into the future. The Jordan Aquifer,as an example,has had no recorded changes in levels at the Dubuque water wells since 1977. Even with these fortunate,and uncommon,water resource projections,there are still compelling reasons to focus on and improve water conservation strategies. Water and Energy Nexus Change in Water Yield Water and energy are fundamental components of our 21 st century life. Since 1985 Production,distribution,consumption,and treatment of water ;�,; _ consumes energy. Production of energy-particularly those generated ='-xs`��.•�'�� :.�• through fossil fuel use-consumes water. The water-energy nexus is the �� '��i��'� 'k '.�.��yY+ ,- ��. '.:.4`�1' �,; �t"�'r'� relationship between how much water is used to generate and transmit - . ,.`j�-�n:-�;! .'�7 energy,and how much energy it takes to collect,clean,move,store,and �''�-�'',r..-�'�';��-� dispose of water. Both fresh water production and waste water �„��-� .' F ��.�' treatment are typically the highest energy and carbon emission sources �� , _�'� �..,� within a City's operations. Reduction of water demand saves energy not � .;sc""' ' , �.�;;�:;o only in the production and distribution of fresh water but also in the � _ �a`�� collection and treatment of wastewater. »s,� Projected Change in ��w The Savings Of Conservation Water Demand by 2050 �.' _ : In lowa,the aquifers serving water use are projected to meet even the =�.fti��.., :�.� -� _ �?.,. State's future needs.As cities grow larger and industries expand,water �-'_"� �.:.�; use will increase. Though the aquifer water sources are anticipated to = '°�� -�`:� . ��:;_,•: meet that need,the demand on the infrastructure to access and deliver ' �==�--�r� ' ;°,.,.- �-�v,�r��.'=,Vi;;';�•. those water resources will increase as well.This may require creating r-�;.:;_;;�:;�;� S,•..f.: .y .�i.�-[. F.., additional sources of water,either by drilling more water wells or ��' ��J��'z aoo�a making a lake.Taxes and increased water bills usually pay for ,�=��. i�m,a r�� - construction of public water supplies.By conserving water use,existing '`-� �`°°°�° . � �aowaA water supplies can be used longer,allowing towns,cities,and industries r�m,�� to grow without the need to find additional sources of water. �s}� . - -. .- . . Regional Water Stress �- • � • � � By 2025,an estimated 1.8 billion people will live in areas plagued by water scarcity,with two-thirds of the world's population living in water- � �,, stressed regions. Since 1985,water yield in parts of lowa,Illinois, -'�, ;. Wisconsin,and Minnesota has declined as much as 20%. More -- ��"�__,_�° importantly,many sections in the United States have seen a decrease in ___y� � ,; water yield of over 30%-including portions of the greater Mississippi j 1�'�_��. watershed area. Pro'ected climate chan es will not onl continue the \�' �f� 1 9 Y 'w,J---- water yield decreases but also increase water demand-by 2030 cities throughout the Midwest are projected to have an increase in annual water demand of 4-6%due to climate change and population increases. By 2071,nearly half of the 204 fresh water basins in the United States . , - . � . . - may not be able to meet the monthly water demand. As Dubuque � -. . , . , , - . ��, shares the same watershed area with portions of these water-stressed Y areas,the interconnectedness means choices made in Dubuque can have impacts within the region.(Sources:"Adaptation to Future Water �r�°�' � Shortages in the United States Caused by Population Growth and ' Climate Change","Managing the water—electricity demand nexus in a �' � � warming climate"). . .� . A1-12 Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 �� ,f' Water, Wastewater, and Flooding Minimizing Wastewater Impacts Nearly 60%of consumer water use is for indoor purposes,and all of that water eventually ends up at the Wastewater Treatment plant for processing. Wastewater treatment is an energy and carbon emission intensive community need. Waste collection and processing consumes significant electricity,while the organic materials in the wastewater create large quantities of inethane as they break down. The City of Dubuque has employed anaerobic digesters at the Wastewater treatment plant(a process where organic matter is broken down to produce biogas for electricity and biofertilizer)which significantly reduce methane emissions. However,a minimum of 25%of wastewater treatment emissions remain related to process energy emissions. This means that every gallon of wastewater avoided saves approximately 4 cubic feet of GHG emissions for the city. Mitigating Flood Impacts -�,3� �� - _.,r�,,�r� �' Z ► �, According to the US National Climate Assessment,the ten rainiest days `�;�� "`^'`� ` �� ;` ; �i%�� can contribute up to 40%of the annual precipitation in the lowa region. �k �',�---�+�,�r�',��'`�y�,.� ' : � �� B y 2070,the Dubu que area can antici pate an increase of 10-20%in the �'�'"�f� `��' � � �� F: �� r��¢�� .:.1:r total annual precipitation,while the amount of precipitation in summer �,, w ��y -.;,x ,�. . � .� � � 7S �rM l� � 4i . months may actually decline. In addition,the timeframe between rains 5Y�'�'"'� ��'�' �;��, ,� �� is expected to continue to increase,(source US National Climate 3�� ,'aya�,.r� �; '' { ��,�'""c��:,�� ` k� Assessment). Under this scenario,it is likely that certain periods of the �^� j":'` " ��:� p .,� ; a�F'�'�, ';" 'a�.`; : year,like spring,may be significantly wetterwith storms producing :_��`'�� %�� "'��- + `'� , '- �� heavier rains. In anticipation of that,it is appropriate to review the �'` �� ''"��f� ��'.�` s :�� j� .� �: �, � � areas of the Cit y with flood risk and to review current storm water o-�� ,� x.,.� `'� � �,� :;,��' management capacity against future extreme rainfall event projections. - ��{�`�� ;��r;�� r� „ti. � � 1r�� ,. `5 F y t� � !��J �J� �i The map below shows the flood risk areas throughout the City as ��'�°'`..:�-�. ; '" F�: defined by FEMA. Flood risks illustrated relate to water surface - ? � -r �� f . �' � .�� . elevations for 1%chance annual floods("100 year flood event ). Areas �'��;�,;'�y�T -� shown relate to existing bodies of water. Beyond these risks,many �"�y ' L other areas may be susceptible to potential"flash"flooding. (Source:FEMA,FM Global,National Flood Services) . . . - .. . .. .. . .. � . .. . � i � ' — .. / - .. ...- . . .. � . � � . . � �' � - � � . . ... , . . . . • . . - .. _ . . . . . - .. � -. = .. - . � . . . .. - : . =. �.. . . .. ... � . — �. - . . � . .. - .. . - � . - . . . - y'Iy ..- . �.. . . W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. - . . . . � .- . - . . . . . �Expertise �i��BLI.�EC�C��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 A1-13 C/ Climate Health and Safety Climate Vulnerable Populations Climate change is already causing,and is expected to continue to cause,a range of health impacts that vary across different population groups in the United States.The vulnerability of any given group is a function of its sensitivity to climate change related health risks,its exposure to those risks,and its capacity for responding to or coping with climate variability and change. Below is an overview of populations of concern within Dubuque for climate change impacts. Children According to the US Global Change Research Program,"Children are Map of Vulnerable Population Distribution vulnerable to adverse health effects associated with environmental Within Community exposures due to factors related to their immature physiology and metabolism,their unique exposure pathways,their biological sensitivities,and limits to their adaptive capacity.Children have a �,'z proportionately higher intake of air,food,and water relative to their Jz u zz�� body weight compared to adults.They also share unique behaviors and ' � 194(xZ8.9 �� interactions with their environment that may increase their exposure to —��'-%);,3°'� ��i�� I f�s��{ �i� i environmental contaminants such as dust and other contaminants, �.�, = "' '=_'�� „�,sol �ozi , such as pesticides,mold spores,and allergens." i ,,.15 IL� l�,: 13]�\ i3] \ Children are particularly sensitive to the following Climate Risks(see the 43.6 s� Cit 's 2019 Climate Vulnerabilit Assessment for more information): Legend 20 � �6, y y Share of Population � By Census Tract � �<4% � ` � �4.01%-6% �� 6.01%-8% � �>8% Extreme Air Vector Water Children Under 5 Heat& Quality Borne Borne Estimated Population Count Weather Disease Disease so�,<e:�e�,�,zo,3-zo,�Ame,��a��mm��vs�,�evsrea,E=��ma�e,,�e�„�,zoo�zo,zA�s-rea,E,��ma�e, Older Adults Older adults are also vulnerable to the health impacts associated with �ap of Vulnerable Population Distribution climate change and weather extremes. Vulnerabilities within older Within Community adults are not uniform due to the fact that this demographic is a diverse group with distinct sub-populations that can be identified not only by age but also by race,educational attainment,socioeconomic status, �6 social support networks,overall physical and mental health,and \ /f ]2 � 98�y/ disability status. According to the US Global Change Research Program, bZg�995.� '6 "The potential climate change related health impacts for older adults __� 2ae 83 Z,e °� include rising temperatures and heat waves;increased risk of more � '°' %� % 8.17 � 819 221 / intense floods,droughts,and wildfires;degraded air quality;exposure Im 154� 5o�r,,, % to infectious diseases;and other climate-related hazards." 34.]9 I_ � �' 805! 948 � \� Older Adults are particularly sensitive to the following Climate Risks(see Legend ° ��3,3 52 20 bl the Cit 's 2019 Climate Vulnerabilit Assessment for more information • snareorvop��at�en y y �• ByCensusTract �<7% 0 7.01%-14% � 0,4.�,�-2,� �� 0>21% Adults 65 And Over Extreme Air Flooding Vector Food Infrastructure Estimated Population Count Heat& Quality Borne Insecurity Failure so�,�e�e�,�s�o,3-�o,�Ame,�a��omm��tYs�,�eYs-Yea,E,��ma�e,,�e�,�szooe-zo,zA�ss-�ea,Es�mates Weather Disease A1-14 Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 �� C/ Climate Health and Safety Individuals with Disabilities People with disabilities experience disproportionately higher rates of Map of Vulnerable Population Distribution social risk factors,such as poverty and lower educational attainment, Within Community that contribute to poorer health outcomes during extreme events or climate-related emergencies.These factors compound the risks 1z�2 posed by functional impairments and disrupt planning and ! �, emergency response.Of the climate-related health risks experienced 3z � s��/ by people with disabilities,perhaps the most fundamental is their - 326;58404 � , "invisibility"to decision-makers and planners. Disability refers to any �� ' S12 S'r "° b1 i ��s� i�{�-�, condition or impairment of the body or mind that limits a person's 3.69 _� 608 � ? ,;�� 305�/4,4�, Z;Z; ability to do certain activities or restricts a person's participation in � ,5.56 I�" �� normal life activities,such as school,work,or recreation. zb�` 6=0 � � Individuals with disabilities are particularly sensitive to the following a -�;r��5z Climate Risks(see the City's 2019 Climate Vulnerability Assessment ��'9�" for more information): Legend Z° 6' Share of Population By Census Tract � n<7% 0 7°/a-14% ->14°/a Extreme Air Flooding Food Infrastructure People With Disabilities Estimated Population Count Heat& Quality Insecurity Failure so�,�e:�e�,u�zo,3-zo,�Ame,�a��omm��YSu,�eYs-�ea,E,<mates,�e��szoos-zo,zA�ss-�ea,Es��ma�e, Weather Individuals Under Economic Stress Map of Vulnerable Population Distribution Individuals and families living under economic stress,defined here as Within Community "low income"individuals(200%poverty level),are frequently the most ?�zs, adaptive demographic group in our communities. Those living under economic stress exhibit on-going adaptation capabilities simply ,� 57 j navigating day-to-day challenges with less than needed resources. '2` 58404 3 ?Z 61 5,2 ;�� This adaptive capacity,however,is overwhelmed in times of �5 m bpg �248� emergency as lack of sufficient economic resources greatly reduce the 3'69 � _. 305 414�` 232 range of options available in response to crisis. For those in poverty, � ,s.sb I� �-�-�" , `'�� weather-related disasters or family members falling ill can facilitate Z6'< `2° crippling economic shocks. a ,U�;,5z ��q 67 With limited economic adaptive capacity,this portion of our Legend 20 61 Share of Population population is especially vulnerable to every projected climate impact. BYce�5�5rra�t Frequently,the most effective measures in avoiding extreme heat such n��% as efficientlyfunctioning air conditioning or high performing building =��4%4' enclosures are simply not available to those in poverty while many people With Disabilities work in outdoor or industrial jobs which are particularly vulnerable to Estimated PopulationCount climate conditions. Diseases which may result from exposure to �°°"``e°'°=�°„�°„A`�e"`a°`°'�m°°"Ys°"eY�"edfE'"matezCeosoz20082012ACS5NearES1natP5 vector-borne,water-borne,and air-borne pathways may go untreated due to lack of inedical access or ability to pay and may increase the level of economic stress due to missed work days or even loss of �� employment. Those living under economic stress usually carry a heavy housing cost burden,including higher utility costs. This burden can be Extreme air Flooding vector exacerbated from damaged sustained by their home in extreme Heat& Quaiity eorne Weather Disease weather or flooding events. Individuals ex eriencin economic stress are articularl sensitive to ` r�� P 9 p Y the following Climate Risks(see the City's 2019 Climate Vulnerability � Assessment for more information): Food water water Insecurity Quality Borne Disease �i��BLI.�EC�C��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 A1-15 C/ Climate Health and Safety People of Color These populations are at increased risk of exposure given their higher N1ap of Vulnerable Population Distribution likelihood of living in risk-prone areas,areas with older or poorly Within Community maintained infrastructure,or areas with an increased burden of air �3�' � pollution. In addition,according to the Center for Disease Control and ,� �, •s 3o�i the National Health Interview Survey these portions of our population V" �oo'149.�s��(�� / 61 also experience higher incidence of chronic medical conditions which --,�,?„°ab� ' �°�^, ,p 262: � F�IJ``495,� J j�. can be exacerbated by climate change impacts. These populations may �.�4 � - lJ2�j956., 155� -".,'.�/ also be impeded from preparing,responding,and coping with climate � Z2,2, II� ;� F� related health risks due to socioeconomic and education factors,limited �°5% ,68 transportation,limited access to health education,and social isolation \�� -� sz related to language barriers. 0 J,3.35 Legend °' Share of Population Though not specifically a"person of color"category,individuals with ByCensusTract limited English frequently overlap with populations of color. Individuals 0<5' with limited English language skills may be more socially isolated. Their �5'-,o� �>ioi limited English also likely limits their access to public information and People of Color&Native Americans notifications,potentially resulting in a knowledge gap related to EstimatedPopulationCount community resources,programs,or education which may be relevant in �OOfe`e°'°`�°„�°„"me"caoCommoo1y5arvey5NearES1matesCeosos20082012"`s�`ea`E"'m"P5 preparing for and recovering from climate impacts. In addition, � communication barriers may create challenges for limited English ��` speakers in understanding critical information or instructions given in `� public address during an extreme weather event. Extreme air Flooding vector Food Heat& Quality Borne Insecurity People of Color may be particularly sensitive to the following Climate Weather Disease Risks(see the City's 2019 Climate Vulnerability Assessment for more information): At Risk Workers Climate change will increase the prevalence and severity of Map of Vulnerable Population Distribution occupational hazards related to environmental exposure. As our Within Community climate changes,we may also experience the emergence of new work Legend Share of Population Z94'28 related risks. Climate change can be expected to affect the health of gy�ensusTract �� outdoor workers through increases in ambient temperature,more O<�s� 3z , s,�,'�� prevalent and longer-lasting heat waves,degraded air quality,extreme D,s'-30' � ��s�ss�,�� >30°/a � �-�s�� bi weather,vector-borne diseases,and industrial exposures.Workers -�;;,,�380 1 zB8 � affected by climate change include farmers,ranchers,and other 6.46 � 399I!�1 ��"! � 1�gL�318'� 420�� / agricultural workers;laborers exposed to hot indoor work �, ZB„ ��' � ;` , environments;construction workers;paramedics,firefighters and other 216< „5 first responders;and transportation workers. o � � ; sz For individuals employed in climate vulnerablejobs who also fall within 20 "''Z6� other vulnerable population categories,the health effects of climate change can be cumulative. For these individuals,the risks experienced in their work can be exacerbated by exposures associated with poorly insulated housing and lack of air conditioning.Workers may also be exposed to adverse occupational and climate-related conditions that Composite Occupations the general public may be more able to avoid,such as direct exposure EstimatedPopulationCount Source:Census 2013-301 J American Communiry Survey 5-Year Estimates,Census 1008-2012 ACS 5-Year ESlimates to extreme heat,extreme weather events,low air quality,or wildfires. � Individuals employed in at-risk occupations may be particularly � � �� sensitive to the following Climate Risks(see the City's 2019 Climate �� Vulnerability Assessment for more information): extreme air Flooding vector water Heat& Quality Borne Borne Weather Disease Disease A1-16 Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 �� C/ Climate Health and Safety Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health �=�:r��.��< ��,�: W. _ ��_�.�1�:� . . . � . . ,�;��-�. _ _ �r�-�,�.}e • ' � i ' �'�t�, - -� �+�.I `�� -i�� ; �: . . - . ;,-��;��.��r . . r - ;: - . - - ��_ .� _, "' _ �►1�.��t.F� ��.� � � _ :�: .�..�.- .�... �?! .�... �� _ � � � - � � �.�.�,# � �� . ��_ I�.I. " �. • �.a�.�� iq��-.M��. • � - � rlr.l�_�.��_��Il - - . . � � . • ; t:.��d��M�'.[��1��, � . � . - . . . � . ` � . � � . �. Source:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Vulnerable Population Risk Sensitivity Chart Primary Climate Risks to Population Economic Climate Risks to Population � � tl � � � � � � � � � Extreme Flooding Air Quality Vectorborne Food Water Waterborne Power Crop Yield Ef121'��DSCS PI'0�79Y� VI0�9Y Heat Disease Insecurity Quality Disease Failure Impacts GIIIY GII'Yp Children Under 5 3,770 3,770 3,770 Impacts 3,770 3,770 3,770 3,770 Seniors 8,078 8,078 8,078 8,078 8,078 8,078 8,078 8,078 8,078 Disabled Individuals 5,253 5,253 5,253 5,253 5,253 5,253 5,253 Low Income Individuals 4,017 4,017 4,017 4,017 4,017 4,017 4,017 4,017 4,017 4,017 4,017 4,017 Low Income Families 4,462 4,462 4,462 4,462 4,462 4,462 4,462 4,462 4,462 4,462 4,462 4,462 People of Color 15,175 15,175 15,175 15,175 15,175 15,175 15,175 15,175 15,175 15,175 Limited English 3,820 3,820 3,820 3,820 3,820 3,820 3,820 3,820 3,820 3,820 3,820 At-Risk Workers 5,579 5,579 5,579 5,579 5,579 5,579 Total by category 58,321 46,384 50,154 44,901 40,805 8,479 36,823 44,575 24,147 44,575 40,805 33,053 percentageofvulnpop 100% 80% 86% 77% 70% 15% 63% 76% 41% 76% 70% 57% �:��BLL�EC�C��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 A1-17 C/ Climate Health and Safety Review of Climate Risks for the City of Dubuque A"Climate Risk"is the potential for negative consequences and outcomes for human health,systems,or communities. The most common way of evaluating the level of risk associated is"likelihood of Occurrence"x"Impact Level"or vulnerability. Two charts are provided below. The first reviews the expected impacts,likelihood of occurrence,impact level based on Population vulnerability reviewed in the City's 2019 Climate Vulnerability Assessment,potential timeframe,and resulting overall risk level for Climate Risks to Population(Health Impacts). The second reviews the infrastructural and institutional Climate Risks to the Community. Each chart includes a brief review of the expected impacts and indicators. Climate Risks to Population . Increased demand for woling; ExtremeHeatnea�:ae::aodemerqeo�y��:ns, Possible High Medium-term High CoolingDegreeDays,daysabove95 heatrelated health im cts dama ro t;flood Foo events, as o ocuranc ge proper y wettest 5-day periodsonumber of es Flooding reiaredneaim�mpa«:; Likely High Short-term VeryHigh nea�yra�oe�e�:,d�:a:rer infrastructure impacts declarations chan e in NOAA storm Damage ro crop/tree/xorystem, reduced drinking water source, Consxutive days without rain, Drouaht�o�rea:dea:neoodporeonai Possible Moderate Medium-term Moderate acquaferlevel,surfawwarer due to decreased soil mndition,river flow permeability Increased particulate matter, AirQualitylmDdCYSm�rea:do:ooe�mpa«:, Possible High Medium-term High A�rq�au�y��dex eased ins�ancesofasmma i�<<easea��s�a��e:or iyme Veetor-BorneDiseasesa�:ea:e,eo�ePnauu:,nean Likely Moderate Long-term Moderate Diseaserecords malari zikav Food price volitility/change, Food price index,Foodshelf demand, Nutritionlnsecurityfi�n�auo��a�a�iab�ury Possible Moderate Medium-term Moderate ior:�nooi�n�idreoq�aury�oqrorrr� and reduced lunch N/dtEf�Udfllt�//QUd�I Watershortage,surfacewater Acquaferhealth;Waterqualitytest qualityimpactsdueroheatand Possible Moderate Long-term Moderate PSUi�s Im a s,�ormwa�er r�oorr Bacteriaexposu eatinfxted WaterBorneDisease50rra�ewa�erio�anoo:, Unlikely High Medium-term Low Floodevents;algeablooms wntamination of drinking water due ta fload Climate Risks to InfrastructuY . Low inwme housing units,%of Buildinas�"CedSeaaema�aro�<ooi��9, Likel Moderate Short-term Hi h Ye51de"Lsw�mno�:mqb�rde�, eedforweatherization Y 9 hou.zingsrockage,%ofunitswithout weatherization improvements Increasedfreeze/thawdamage, 'oofFloodedorflooddamagedroa s Transport/Roadsincreasedsalt/sanduseand Likely High Short-term VeryHigh andbridges,Cityroadmaintenance aintenance bud ets bud�,et Increased power outages, Energy outage occurances,number of Enerav easeddemandandcost Likely High Medium-term High customerswithoutpower,moling xrediture d reeda in Increased scarcity,water qualiry Warer infrastructure damage,acquafe Wa�t r�mpa�s Possible High Long-term Moderate health,Floodcontamination Damage to waste infrastructure Flood impacts at wasrewarer facilities, Wasteandprocessing,particularly Unlikely Moderate Long-term Low ewagerelease,floodingat wastewater landfill/RDF sites Heat Island co�fficlent;stormwater Srormwatermanagement r noffprojections,citywidetree LandUsePlanning�mPa«s,neau:iaod�mpa«s, Likely High Short-term VeryHigh r,opy�o�eraqe,<�ryw�de�mPero�o�: Flood management, surfacecoverage,%ofcomplete streets Reductlonlncro Id,forest+ Yochangelncropyelld,lmpactsto p yie aop planting and harvesting;tree Aarieulture&Forestryvee:pe��e:io::d�e�o�naoqes Likely Moderate Medium-term Moderate �ynopylosstopests,treecanopyloss in hardiness zoneand pests ro hardiness zone changes Environment&�n5eC1'"fes�a°o",'""eas d d�rea:e�e�ror:,e�o:y:�em Likely Moderate Medium-term Moderate %ofhabitatloss,invasrvespecies Biodiversiry ae raaanoo Increased property and violent Property and violent crime statistics Law Enforeement and�,;me,„�,eased emerye��y (particulady durring extreme heat), Emer en Res onse�e�Poo:eaemaoaaoamonarry Likely Moderate Long-term Low ��sca�<e:ormeo�aineartnoed,�o: g � P rare foremergencyresponse(particularty during extreme heat and weather) Tourism statistics,hotel occupancy Tourism oedme m ro�r�:m demaod Not known Not Known Not known Not Known ieVPis Impaas on regional Ag business, Disaster dxlarations,emnomic Eeonomielmpaetenergyexpenditures,labor Likely Moderate Medium-term Moderate indicarors,employmentrates impaas A1-18 Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 �� • # + ,� . _ , �� + +r#;� _ �'' .} �� t � - -r ' -� ' y . + ` , _ _ l J T ! ��'� '� �� ' - �y�' � �' ' �.. - r ' � � � �� + . �;.- . - _ ; � _r �. � . �.� . _ • .+w � �� ; . 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NE��$ • ;4,279,DOQ •• - In Inwa,3b5,1Q0 people are struggling wit3�hunger-and of them 102,190 are children. 1 in 1� people � • A �. i � 1� � � I � �� 1�11�� struggles with hunger. struggles wit� hunger. Peaple facing hunger in lowa are estimated to repar# needing �� mare per year ta meet their food needs. (Source:Feeding America) Fruit and Vegetable Consumption in lowa Only 10.7% 1 � Only 7.0% of adults � of adults meet the daily � meet the daily fruit intake vegetable intake recommendation�z� recommendation�z� (Source:CDC State Indicator Reports on Fruits and Vegetables,2018) A1-20 Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 �� Fy On the map to the left,highlighted sections represent low-income , census tracts(tracts where 20%or more of the population is at or below '°'� poverty,or where family median incomes are 80%or less of State - median)where a significant number(at least 500 people)or share(at � � least 33 percent)of residents are distant from the nearest supermarket. ' ,:'°°pua�.,- In sections which are green,residents are more than 1 mile(urban)or �;a„�,�n 10 miles(rural),while in orange sections residents are more than�/z _ - � .ti \ mile(urban)or 10 miles(rural)from nearest supermarket. , � � ._ � � ti��nea or�aon St � RecreaLc ,t m.a , .�. . ";. On the map to the left,highlighted sections represent low-income ,y� . ; , census tract where more than 100 housing units do not have a vehicle - ' ' and are more than�/z mile from the nearest supermarket in '� � urban/suburban areas,or a significant number(at least 500 people)or ' share(at least 33 percent)of residents are more than 20 miles from the ' � nearest supermarket in rural areas. ��ui„�., � ,x i t��i��t,��i�� . l `..ill��i'lu6 � . � � ` � '♦ ' __ ! - ' �•; ` � �� , The map on the left shows community garden and farmers market locations. The City of Dubuque currently has two community garden locations and two farmers market locations. According to the USDA Local Food Directory,the summer Dubuque Farmers Market accepts �- t(NAPP M08fLE Hf1MEPAR7( Federal Nutrition Benefits such as WIC,WIC to cash,SNAP,or Senior �A��' Farmers Market Nutrition Program while the winter location does not. O Community Garden United States: � Community Garden�� 18,OOOTotal(est) 5.0 �1r_ ,�i City of Des Moines: 2 Total ° � g Duhuque Cit of Cedar Ra ids: Farmer's Market • y p 4 . 5 Farmer's Market� 6 Total ca rr+FaRa� souaRF �ast City of Dubuque: �R GRO VF 3 . 5 2 TOtd� ,�ae�t� (Sources:American Community Gardening Association,Star s aaux 1 Tribune) _� �i��BLI.�EC�C��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 A1-21 �Greenspace and Tree Canopy Climate Benefits of Greenspace and Tree Canopy C ove ra g e Pr��+tp�76R Stormwater Management Greenspace and tree coverage provide significant stormwater management service to a community. Every tree catches the rain as it r+'QRspiratian �anPpy r'nterce�tipr� � & evaForatiorr comes down,as well as increasing the soil's capacity to retain water � longer. A mature White Oak can intercept up to 12,010 Gallons of water in a single year. This water stays in the leaves until it's absorbed � by the tree or evaporates to cool our air. Within an urban environment,this prevents that water from otherwise needing to be � $temf�o�.v piped or treated by other stormwater infrastructure. Trees leaves and branches act to capture and direct water to the tree's �r��k roots,providing one of the greatest stormwater benefits:infiltration p��,;��s and storage.Through filtering the water with their roots and soil, 7�rGu�hFar� surface pollutants get trapped and diluted which reduces the impact of water - , �� `� f"'�°"''0"5 pollution. �Yapo�rA�sprro�;n� � f � serr�ace �J.:� ` � r, � 1 Additionally,storing all this water makes it available for the tree and �... other plants around it.This stored water can then be used to grow the � =' r Ru�aFf lnFrftroti�n tree and evaporate this water back into the air,once more preventing ,J.. it from impacting our stormwater system. rP '°f 12�pts take up spif Pollution Absorption mar'sture, increQsirig Greenspace and urban trees remove gaseous air pollution primarily by +'unaFf st�raqe Fot�.,�+e1 uptake via leaf stomata,though some gases are removed by the plant Source and Graphic: surface.Once inside the leaf,gases diffuse into intercellular spaces and United States Environmental Protection Agency may be absorbed by water films to form acids or react with inner-leaf surfaces.Trees also remove pollution by intercepting airborne particles.(Source:USDA Forest Service) Breakdown of Tree Mass Carbon Carbon Sequestration Sequestration Through photosynthesis,plant ground cover,and trees take in carbon .• dioxide(CO2)and release oxygen(02). Trees then transfer the . „ ,� remaining carbon to their trunks,limbs,roots,and leaves as they grow. - � ' When leaves or branches fall and decompose,or trees die,the carbon �� Le s (1%) �. that has been stored will be released by respiration and/or combustion �" back to the atmosphere or transferred to the soil. � � Branches(11°� ' � � Heat Island Mitigation - �, Plant and tree transpiration and tree canopies affect air temperature, �' radiation absorption and heat storage,wind speed,relative humidity, turbulence,surface albedo,surface roughness and consequently the Ste 2%) evolution of the mixing-layer height.These changes in local meteorology can alter pollution concentrations in urban areas. — �,�� Maximum mid-day air temperature reductions due to trees are in the ' range of 0.07 to 036 degrees F for every percent canopy cover '' o�� increase.(Source:USDA Forest Service) � ,: , ; � �. � , Source and Graphic: Ecometrica A1-22 Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 �� Greenspace and Tree Canopy Estimated Citywide Ground Coverage - _ �� Tree Canopy Deciduous Forest �� Deciduous forest areas are dominated by .n� � trees generally greater than 5 meters tall,and �nsu�icient�sra greater than 20%of total vegetation cover. . e�e�o More than 75% of the tree species shed foliage simultaneously in response to seasonal �G�t°�`'° � change. The map to the right illustrates the ----- ❑u�u q�F� 5�ro�o� estimated Mixed Forest coverage in the City of t �o�.�s� �� Dubuque by census tract. 1��20% ..:_. e ._ •r.'' ��. 20°.6�30°k � � 30°��46°k 4G°�+o fi�% � � 50°h 1�75� _ 75��0 SC�� _ >90� Estimated Citywide Ground Coverage - Woody Wetlands Woody Wetlands are areas where forest or � shrubland vegetation account for greater � Insifficient data than 20%of vegetative cover and the soil or �. �� substrate is periodically saturated with or ��o fo 5� covered with water. oueUque � 5%to 10% �°dsesi 10°I Bo 15°/0 . 15°.6�20% �—�; - . � 20%�3D% �� _ 30%6o d095 - . _ ao%m so�� US Hwy 2p - - _ {10�$] �5�� _ �s%�9a� ` _ �90% Estimated Citywide Ground Coverage - Grassland Grassland areas are dominated by grasses or herbaceous vegetation,generally greater than I�svfficieni dala 80%of total vegetation.These areas are not �, - subject to intensive management such as � `��° tilling,but can be utilized for grazing. �' � 1%to 536 Dubuque �� 5%ra 1096 r 9°daae� 10%!0 1536 Estimated City-Wide Ground Coverage Totals Lr' . � �s%�zo% Open Water: 2.9% �r --� �� C'-�� 2os��ao% s+ _ 3o�.s m ao� Wetland/Woody Wetland: '� .'� % - _ ao.s�sa� Forest and Shrub: 26.2p�� S HwY2° _ so%��5� �]rd55: 3 1 •20/Q _ 75°IoBo 9a��. 0 _ �90?0 Pavement and Buildings: 38.�j �0 Source:2011 Environmental Summaries,PUMS Nationaf Histor�cal Geographic Information System:Version 12.0 �i��BLL�EC�C��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 A1-23 �Greenspace and Tree Canopy City of Dubuque Park Space Characteristics b50 Q of residents live within a 10 minute walk of a park. . �� : �.:: �� i n � , , - � . � { �` ,� �� .� � ►� �� .� �� r :�� , �� or�ss Pe�ple outside a 1�-m�n�te walk PERCENT OF RESIDENTS WITHIN A pERCENT OF RESIDENTS WITHIN A 1 Q-MIIVUTE WALK OF A PARK 10-MINUTE WALK OF A PARK BY AGE BY RACE/ETHNICITY 0 Children (0 - 19) � American Indian Asian ��O/� Black Hispanic � � � Pacific Islander ��O/�� 59% White 2 or More Races � .................: �� Other � Adults (20 - 64) Seniors (65+) 5 0 Q of Dubuque's city land is used for parks and recreation. � National median 15% Source and Graphic Source:The Trust For Public Land ParkScore°index A1-24 Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 �� Greenspace and Tree Canopy Recommended Focus Areas for Additional Dubuque Park Space , Park Need �- � - ■ Vc.y�F.,�;�i _� � H�qr � � Modc-:r.c . - �I � } � f r ' �J Q Optimized points are `.�''�"�r/ � � � �� suggested locations for a ne�;�oa k, •� ranked based on the estimated � k ' � �� - � ^ increase of residents seraec��vith'n a � � 16-minute walk of z oa �c. � r,�.��_i.� -� � �"` . � � � �. , � � , � ►' � - � � i r _'� : Recommended Focus Areas for Additional - Dubuque Park Space, - � � �'ro � (, Weighted for Heat � Island Impacts � " �, . ' �+ - � � llrban Heat Islands� � 'f �; � .�i �M,�d • - r OnmiacoMoaE,ace �� r ..� - �Moderate _ '•� '.�l ' � R�� 1 .� �ModeratetaHigh �� r � � � �Severe � , _ � � �� J � �Heat Island influenced � �Q� . ', � , f� o timized oints are locations for a � � ~ P P t� r,_ �.�_. new park,ranked 6ased the 10- _ �A _ - r . � minute walk of a park criter€a and � proximiry to ur6an heat€slands.Circle � � '� � encompasses a 1/4 mile radius. � r ,� � i Q _�� ' ■ J Source and Graphic Source:The Trust For Public Land ParkScore�index �i��BLL�EC�C��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 A1-25 �-�i Climate Economy Projected Economic Impacts of Climate Change �� "^ � "Estimating economic damage from climate change in the United � - States",a 2017 study completed by Solomon Hsiang and others from �� - �� the University of California at Berkeley assessed the economic impact y�t � �i' +� •.' , t' ' �e �7,�v-, r = of current climate projections throughout the United States. The �� . ��''r`"" --�'� � � - ��#i-:";.:' sectors assessed,and the findings for Story County lowa and the City � +� ,� .s n �,��r�� . ' of Ames,are below: � `�.�• • •' Agricultural Yields Through 2100 Agricultural yields are projected to decline with the increase of Global ,,s aa �o ,o ❑ -10 ��U -30 -50 �90 Mean Surface Temperature in addition to impacts related to agriculturai yields f36 changel precipitation changes. Although increased CO2 levels are anticipated '-� u�� r� �� to offset a portion of these yield loses,the impact for much of the : ,, �' �`� United States will be a net negative. Local projections: � � � ��, � ��'�� ' ,.,�, a,., , . County and City of Dubuque: —2� ,8�0 .�iWr ' � ��, � rf � — �'� ��, Energy Expenditures Through 2100 �. - . . As average annual temperatures increase,demand for energy will � increase,resulting in increased energy expenditures. Local projections: �� 5 -Z D 5 10 15 20 Energy expenditures(9h change] County and City of Dubuque: +8,4/'0 ,� p� � Reduced Labor Productivity Through 2100 �� - _ Labor productivity declines with the instance of increased ��J ��-�+ � ° temperature. Rates vary for"low-risk"workers who are predominantly °�, � �,�� a� not exposed to exterior conditions and for"high-risk"workers(those �� identified as"At Risk Workers"in Section 9). Local projections: Low-Risk Labor Loss for County and City of Dubuque: —Q.� 7� � 0 High-Risk Labor Loss for County and City of Dubuque: —� ,� 2� o.s o .o.zs-0.s-,.o.,,s-x.o -s.o � Low-rislc labor(°�o�hanc�e] Increases in Crime Rates Through 2100 �� , � Studies indicate property crime increases as the number of cold days �� ,��",�� decrease due to the property crime suppression effect cold days have. ` � �"'"� � Violent crime rates have been shown to increase linearly at a relatively �� ,��' precise 0.88%per 1°C. Local projections: � � �� .. . Property Crime Increase for County and City of Dubuque: +1 .88�0 � � Violent Crime Increase for County and City of Dubuque: +4.08/0 ❑.s o -o.zs-a,s-i.a•i.;-z.o•s.a High�risk la6ar(96�hange] �� 1 �� =�' � � �� y�� '� �� ,:ti � -"'�;.K � �r `� `� Y ��'1 �' �� ' '�� .�, �J� � i I .,�- w F�� }'�t'�. ❑` �t� � � } M1 O ' � �:�.� � -0.5 0 I 2 3 4 5 5 Q y 2 3 d 5 fi Property{rime��/o cha nge) Violent{rime[°�o change} A1-26 Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 �r� �i Climate Economy Total Projected Economic Impacts Through 2100 According to research completed for"Estimating economic damage from climate change in the United States",a 2017 study completed by Solomon Hsiang and others from the University of California at Berkeley the total annual economic impact for Dubuque lowa by 2100 will be: $42,� 60,�� annually (2018 dollars) �� r -��' -" � � �� " �� } � 3 � 1F �► ��„�_.- - - r�'i �_ � �r i . ,� � • �� "� � ' :�I �.�, • . � � � � �� .-.f. +� - �� A � � �; } � � � � - . -. �=�� ,�� 1`. ..r , �,. ,4 � A y�r� � ;* � -13 -lfl -5 0 5 l� 15 20 25 28 Total econamic damage(°/�county G�P) r?srarg.kn�A.J�r�a.Risrng.at a� f2�r 7J Projected economic damage from climate change in United States counties z5°'° Inequity of Economic Impacts � Through 2100 c Z�°�° According to the study"Estimating economic � damage from climate change in the United 0 150�o States", climate change economic impacts will o increase the unpredictability and inequity of v future economic outcomes. The projected � �o°�° economic effects are unequally borne. As the v � T graphic to the left illustrates,the poorest 10% � 50�o I T are likely to receive 5 to 10 times the negative E � T economic impacts of the wealthiest 10%in the � � � � � � community. o% � � � � US counties in order of current income per person Hsrang.I<opp.Jina.Hising.et a1(2017) Source:"Estimating economic damage from climate change in the United States" Muir-Wood,Paul Wilson,Michael Oppenheimer,Kate Larsen and Trevor Houser Solomon Hsiang,Robert Kopp,Amir Jina,James Rising,Michael Delgado,Shashank Mohan,D.J.Rasmussen, Robert DOI:10.1126/science.aa 14369 Science 356(6345),1362-1369. �:��BLL�EC�C��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 A1-27 �-�i Climate Economy Climate Migrant Populations In the United States alone,within just a few decades, hundreds of thousands of homes on US coasts will be chronically flooded. According to a study by the Union of Concerned Scientists,over 170 communities in the United States will be chronically inundated from sea level rise by the end of this decade. More than half of these 170 communities are currently home to socioeconomically vulnerable neighborhoods. By 2060 the number may more than double to 360 communities and by 2100 double yet again to over 670 communities chronically inundated. By that time more than 50 heavily populated areas—including Oakland, California;Miami and St.Petersburg,Florida;and four of the five boroughs of New York City—will face chronic inundation. These effects of sea level rise could displace 13,000,000 people within the United States by the end of this century. In addition to these internal-US climate migrants,the UN forecasts estimate that there could be anywhere between 25 million and 1 billion environmental migrants by 2050. Human migration is a natural response to these climate change pressures and is one of many adaptation measures that people will take in response to climate change. Understating how human migration will be affected by climate change is therefore a critical input in the decision making process of many governments and organizations.In particular,it is important to understand how climate change driven migration will differ from"business as usual"forms and motivations humans have to migrate,increasing the volume rate of migration bringing with it indirect impacts on the communities likely to receive migrants. The impacts of climate migration will cause accelerated changes for inland areas,particularly urban areas,that will observe much higher levels of incoming migrants than they would have without climate impacts. It is projected that 86%of all communities with populations of over 10,000 will Projected Potential Climate be impacted with climate migration this century. These Migrant Population by 2100 changes can in turn take the form of tighter labor markets Dubuque County: � O-2S OOO and increased housing prices,and impacts on income ' inequality. This climate migration can also have positive City of Dubuque: 7-� 7 OOO impacts such as improved productivity,broadened skill sets (pro rata share) � within the labor force,and expanded human capital. Below are two modeled projections for US climate migration induced by sea level rise through 2100: Hauer Projection Robinson Projection Migration induced by sea-level rise in US Migration induced by sea-level rise in US �, �wa . � I,n�nE�, �, �-�._'� �� -.-T r� � �''� ��MT ��ND -...:� , -+�.,::. �: ''�'I y��'�C,�� n _ n .,., d ..�.,._ VT . � ,� � I.I"_-�..� NH � � >s3` OR .16 - �_ MN � ./ � Z MI NYUMA � ��1, ��{-�, (T �-�+L'" a-�i WY;I`� .� SD❑ �WI i ,_�-'�CTRI r��f '� 'i111 r`-��;�-'r f!Uk� � &' e r —�-1.�{ N� �I�- i � NE in o lA PA NJ �� .� � � ��r�� i 7 _� � �MCDE ] y �-J NV UT .` IL IN OH � `�� , I D �CA} � � CO p'105'' M� KY- V VA y� � j �` ��y i �J-��u t � ,X,�: ❑ � f . ._�` �:TN �..N�.� . '�'- ��, �i�1.,�� :3 A Z N M , �❑ OK A R �.� '5�� ' h;�r'��c� +'Lr t��,f u 'P?,. .�,+'y�-mo_ 'MS AL GA; �� ,4�t'{�,�,f�� *' �' ci � �`� � TX' LA � � � ��;' �>450,000 ,., � � �FL, �� r��, - 0 200,001-450,000 '3�,� � o so.00,-zoo,000 "=� o�-so,000 ` 0—49,999-0 0—199.999 to—50,000 0—449,999 to—200,000 �<-aso,000 lOz 103 104 105 106 (Sources: United Nations International Organization on Migration, Hauer, M. Migration induced by sea-level rise could reshape the US population landscape.Nature Clim Change 7,321-325(2017).Robinson C,Dilkina B,Moreno-CruzJ(2020)Modeling migration patterns in the USA under sea level rise.) A1-28 Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 �� i Climate Economy Climate Action and Economic Development Rather than weakening the economy,climate action can support economic development. Transitioning away from fossil fuel use,improvements to public transit systems,and growth of local food industries are all,in part,a transition to local energy and labor sources. These transitions represent opportunities for communities to reduce the community wealth that is being exported and increase the percentage of community wealth that remains in the community in the form of local jobs. Additionally,many of thejobs potentials in Climate Action redirect funds away from less labor intensive(but more material resource intensive)sectors of the economy to support greater overall employment combined with less resource utilization. In general,economic opportunities include: Energy Efficiency Jobs Increases in city-wide energy efficiency requires energy retrofits and 1st Year In�estment:$'15 Million � renovations within existing building stock. This construction effort provides new opportunities for construction laborers,efficiency experts, Optian 1 Dption 2 and testing agents. The specialty niche also provides opportunities for Elmprevementsy g°s�^eSsa��s°a' new businesses to be created to address the demand. A study by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy illustrated that a $15 Z� �o6sperSMilEiun �7 ,oes��sM+��o� million investment in energy efficient city facilities,when compared ''� $Million 15 sM�,��a� against"business-as-usual",would increase local employment by 45 jobs Gross Oirect,Indirect, Gmss Oiren,Indirect, in year one and have on-going impacts creating up to 20 additional jobs =300 andlndu�edlo6s -255 eRd,�d��,ae, annually for 20 years. RESULT:3u0-255= Public Transit Jobs ar� �V Net Jahs Transit is key to both creating jobs and increasing access to existing jobs. A study by Smart Growth America found that investments in public Lang-Term Effects of the In�estment transit created almost twice the number of jobs than the same level of spending in auto-centric transportation systems. Cities with better 20 Years 2p ree,s public transportation systems also have lower levels of unemployment, " SMillionin5aving�, qM 3 SpentinDtherAreas J SMilliontyranlhilMes and greater reductions in unemployment,among young people-likely x x �7 Jo6sperfMillion 1a lo6spe�SMillion because public transit links areas with entry-level jobs to neighborhoods where people live. According to the APTA, for every$1 invested in =�oxa�ros�o��t��a�,�t =soo�rouo��.��e�«�. andlnducedlo6soverIDyears �ndErtducedJohsover26yean public transportation,$4 in economic returns are generated. Investing in more buses and drivers both createsjobs directlyand makes local labor RE5ULT: iazo-suo=a2o marketsfunction better. a "et�°6S Renewable Energy Jobs i� �o6sperYearfor2QYears Fossil fuel oriented jobs have been decreasing since 1980,due largely to T H E T R V T �"� Imechanization and are projected to continue to decrease. In contrast, q B o„T renewable energyjobs have increased dramatically. Solar alone has J a B C R E R T I 0�i increased employment by over 160%in the last ten years. Investments """ ' in renewable energy have significant local return-not only is the energy � �� 5 generated less expensive,for every dollar spent on renewable energy '"y"'`�� twice the number of people are employed over fossil fuels. What is more, � expenditures on renewable energy promote the local economy-40%of , �2 every dollar spent on solar can be kept in the local community rather �, �„�� 13 than nearly 100%being spent out of state to import fossil fuel energy. � •�� Economic Savings so�•R 14 � �::::-_-----:- - i Investments in energy efficiency,public transportation,renewable ,�� 16 ener aaese�e>>saaass�• gy,and many other climate action strategies ultimately result in cost �� 17 savings for community businesses and residents. These savings � ��'��, �� contribute to an increase in the quality of life for residents and will ,_.., ,�..:.......... largely be spent within the community on goods and services,providing indirect and induced economic development potential for the city. �i��BLL�EC�C��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 A1-29 � � �� ,�• — �� — _ — ' ' �— � _ �, �,� ,��-:_�r_� � � �•e � - --�..� r Y....�,_ .. . -- ��;�� _.,. , . ,}��z��,y� ,� . . ._,;7 �:; . ... . ; ..x.� ,t.. �l `;,•.'� .f��'��'�''�':'�•fi�` +� �rl',`�`- S'i S'TM��"�'�'1.'.':��{�r•.:'L k••�.',y,': �t 5y�' S�:. �'�'y ��.r'��'•Lw'+�'4y��#-r+ 4 t. : ',}r:•t� •f.ti � y r.•.•� ' .,; � � � y�,� � �iG+f� 'f,J�_ .y ,yy� '�' '� 'a' � }��•2} �7��.y�'. +,�f�� {��, 'i ;` 3 } � �f��l' t i . ��' � �M1Y' L:4 •k �� 1~ � ��L �' ' Y�. 1 F i�'' � . +L'" �' r • •• 1. �� 54� 4 ...' - �'� •4 '9�,f'; ' ' ' �. �s E � � �tL+f� • t ��ti �* -� �r �� i ,y t y - t $ * � �.. � � � �, - �� +�.�,J_�• a .i � -f�- ""� • . . �. ' yT ,•r �.�� - � � } 'x .. � � : ��* �� ' �� '�� '�y � Y' ' �. � y� 'L � � ��`�� a�r�� ! �� ti {� f � � � y■ � ,�'1 � _� � '•�•{z k � y F�a IR • - � 1 . � � � ' � T � �� ''� � � �• �L ,�*#� � � � �� - �� 4 �- � � LL�� i � � { — � �� . � � � � f'� � �� y A1-30 Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 �� Section GHG Emissions Forecast Assumptions � to Return to TOC �i�.�i�BLL�EC�C��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 A2-1 � �� BLUE;;:;+ City of Dubuque GHG Forecast Assumptions: Demographics: • Population:Total Population projections through 2050 are projected based on the average growth rate over the last decade (2009-2018) of 0.11%annual. Note, according to the DMATS Long-Range Transportation Plan, the Dubuque Metropolitan Area is projected to grow 0.81%annually through 2045, however, the majority of that growth projection is indicated to be outside of the City of Dubuque city limits. • Households:Total household counts through 2050 are projected based on maintaining the existing household to city population ratio. • Jobs:Total commercial and industrial jobs through 2050 are projected based on average growth rate over the last decade of 0.7%annually. Climate Data • Cooling Degree Days(CCD): Projected climate changes for the region will include increased summer temperatures. The increase in temperatures will result in an increase, or variability, in air conditioning demand. The forecast calculates annual changes in air conditioning demand based on projections provided by the "Climate Explorer"tool developed by US NOAA in support of the National Climate Assessment work. https://crt-climate-explorer.nemac.org/ • Heating Degree Days(HDD): Projected climate changes for the region will include increased winter temperatures. The increase in temperatures will result in a decrease, or variability, in building heating demand. The forecast calculates annual changes in heating demand based on projections provided by the "Climate Explorer"tool developed by US NOAA in support of the National Climate Assessment work. https://crt-climate-explorer.nemac.or�/ Electricity: • Residential: Demand is based on a per household basis and modified based on the projected Cooling Degree Days for each year, assuming 15%of electricity is used for cooling (RCP 4.5 model). 50%of projected increased electrical vehicle usage is attributed to residential EV charging. • Commercial and Industrial: Demand is based on a per job basis and modified based on projected cooling degree days for each year, assuming that 15% of commercial and 7.5%of industrial electricity is used for cooling. (RCP 4.5 model). SO%of projected increased electrical vehicle usage is attributed to commercial EV charging • All electricity emission factors are calculated using estimated emissions factors for 2030, 2040, and 2050 based on current, known, supplier commitments(Alliant Energy 30% renewables and 40% carbon reduction by 2030, 80 carbon reduction by 2050). For electrical suppliers with unknown or unestablished emission commitments, and for electricity purchased from the MISO grid, electricity emission factors are calculated based on EPA forecasts (https://fas.or�/s�p/crs/misc/R45453.pdf). Estimated emissions factors are reduced 5% by 2030, 10% by 2040, and 15% by 2050. Natural Gas: • Residential: Demand is based on a per household basis and modified based on the projected Heating Degree Days for each year, assuming 75%of natural gas is used for heating(RCP 4.5 model). a,�� BLUE��;:_,�, • Commercial and Industrial: Demand is based on a perjob basis and modified based on projected heating degree days for each year, assuming that 40%of commercial and 20%of industrial natural gas is used for heating(RCP 4.5 model). • Natural Gas emissions factors are projected to be unchanged. Transportation: • Vehicle Miles Traveled is calculated maintaining existing VMT per household factors. • https://www.fhwa.dot.�ov/policyinformation/tables/vmt/vmt forecast sum.cfm Vehicle fuel use is calculated based on US Energy Information Agency projected rolling stock average fuel efficiency projections, modified to 75% projected MPG to account for heavy duty vehicle MPG share (based on US Department of Transportation data on current light duty to average all vehicle MPG ratios) https://www.eia.�ov/todayinener�y/detail.php?id=31332 • Total vehicle stock is based on maintaining current Census data for per household ownership ratios for 0-5 vehicles owned. • Electric Vehicle Adoption: Transportation emissions assume a reduction in fossil fuel based VMT emissions based on estimated adoption rates. Adoption rates are based on State of lowa Economic Development "Advancing lowa's Electric Vehicle Market" report, medium scenario. Existing vehicle stock is assumed to be replaced based on an average replacement lifespan of 15 years. ( https://www.iowaeconomicdevelopment.com/our-a�ency-detail-resources/6620 https://berla.co/avera�e-us-vehicle-lifespan/). Solid Waste: • Total Solid Waste handled is based on total number of households and maintaining existing volume per household and emissions factors per ton handled. Wastewater: • Total Wastewater handled is based on total number of households and maintaining existing volume per household and emissions factors per household. https://www.eia.�ov/tools/faqs/faq.php?id=1174&t=1 Note: GHG emissions forecasts are not predictions of what will happen, but rather modeled projections of what may happen given certain assumptions and methodologies. GHG forecasts in this report should be interpreted with a clear understanding of the assumptions that inform them and the limitations inherent in any modeling effort. Section Glossary of Terms � to Return to TOC �Jt��BLUEc�� Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 A3-1 �, Climate and Sustainability Glossary of Terms �� poleBLUEdot A Activity Data Data on the magnitude of a human activity resulting in emissions or removals taking place during a given period of time. Data on energy use, metal production, land areas, management systems, lime and fertilizer use and waste arisings are examples of activity data. (IPCC) Aerosols A collection of airborne solid or liquid particles,with a typical size between 0.01 and 10 micrometer that reside in the atmosphere for at least several hours.Aerosols may be of either natural or anthropogenic origin.Aerosols may influence climate in several ways:directly through scattering and absorbing radiation,and indirectly by acting as cloud condensation nuclei or modifying the optical properties and lifetime of clouds.(IPCC2) Afforestation Planting of new forests on lands that historically have not contained forests. (IPCC2) Air Pollutant Any man-made and/or natural substance occurring in the atmosphere that may result in adverse effects to humans,animals,vegetation,and/or materials. (CARB) Anthropogenic The term "anthropogenic", in the context of greenhouse gas inventories,refers to greenhouse gas emissions and removals that are a direct result of human activities or are the result of natural processes that have been affected by human activities. (USEPA2) Atmosphere The gaseous envelope surrounding the Earth.The dry atmosphere consists almost entirely of nitrogen(78.1% volume mixing ratio)and oxygen (20.9%volume mixing ratio),together with a number of trace gases, such as argon (0.93%volume mixing ratio),helium and radiatively active greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide(0.035% volume mixing ratio)and ozone. In addition,the atmosphere contains the greenhouse gas water vapor,whose amounts are highly variable but typically around 1%volume mixing ratio.The atmosphere also contains clouds and aerosols. (IPCC2) B Baseline Emissions A baseline is a measurement,calculation, or time used as a basis for comparison. Baseline emissions are the level of emissions that would occur without policy intervention or without implementation of a project. Baseline estimates are needed to determine the effectiveness of emission reduction programs(also called mitigation strategies). Base Year The starting year for the inventory.Targets for reducing GHG emissions are often defined in relation to the base year. Biogenic Produced by the biological processes of living organisms. Note that we use the term"biogenic"to refer only to recently produced (that is non-fossil) material of biological origin. IPCC guidelines recommend that peat be treated as a fossil carbon because it takes a long time to replace harvested peat. Biogeochemical Cycle Movements through the Earth system of key chemical constituents essential to life, such as carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, and phosphorus. (NASA) 1 �, Climate and Sustainability Glossary of Terms �� paleBLUEdot Biomass Either(1)the total mass of living organisms in a given area or of a given species usually expressed as dry weight;or (2)Organic matter consisting of or recently derived from living organisms(especially regarded as fuel)excluding peat. Includes products, by-products and waste derived from such material. (IPCC1) Biomass Waste Organic non-fossil material of biological origin that is a byproduct or a discarded product. "Biomass waste" includes municipal solid waste from biogenic sources, landfill gas,sludge waste,agricultural crop byproducts,straw,and other biomass solids, liquids,and gases; but excludes wood and wood-derived fuels(including black liquor), biofuels feedstock, biodiesel,and fuel ethanol. Note:EIA"biomass waste"data also include energy crops grown specifically for energy production,which would not normally constitute waste. (EIA) Black Carbon Operationally defined aerosol species based on measurement of light absorption and chemical reactivity and/or thermal stability;consists of soot,charcoal and/or possible light absorbing refractory organic matter(Charlson and Heintzenberg, 1995, p. 401). (IPCC2) C Carbon Cycle All parts(reservoirs)and fluxes of carbon.The cycle is usually thought of as four main reservoirs of carbon interconnected by pathways of exchange.The reservoirs are the atmosphere,terrestrial biosphere(usually includes freshwater systems),oceans, and sediments(includes fossil fuels).The annual movements of carbon,the carbon exchanges between reservoirs,occur because of various chemical, physical,geological,and biological processes.The ocean contains the largest pool of carbon near the surface of the Earth, but most of that pool is not involved with rapid exchange with the atmosphere. (NASA) Carbon Dioxide(COZ) A naturally occurring gas, and also a by-product of burning fossil fuels and biomass, as well as land-use changes and other industrial processes.It is the principal anthropogenic greenhouse gas that affects the Earth's radiative balance. It is the reference gas against which other greenhouse gases are measured and therefore has a Global Warming Potential of 1. (IPCC2)\ Carbon Dioxide Equivalent(COZe) A metric used to compare emissions of various greenhouse gases. It is the mass of carbon dioxide that would produce the same estimated radiative forcing as a given mass of another greenhouse gas. Carbon dioxide equivalents are computed by multiplying the mass of the gas emitted by its global warming potential. Carbon Disclosure Project(CDP) An international organization that administers a platform for organizations and cities to publicly disclose their environmental impacts, such as climate risk. CDP is one of the approved disclosure platforms utilized by GCoM. Carbon Emissions The release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Primary human sources of the release of carbon dioxide occur from burning oil,coal,and gas for energy use. Carbon Equivalent(CE) A metric measure used to compare the emissions of the different greenhouse gases based upon their global warming potential.Carbon equivalents can be calculated from to carbon dioxide equivalents by multiplying the carbon dioxide equivalents by 12/44(the ratio of the molecular weight of carbon to that of carbon dioxide).The use of carbon equivalent is declining in GHG inventories. 2 �, Climate and Sustainability Glossary of Terms �� paleBLUEdot Carbon Intensity The amount of carbon by weight emitted per unit of energy consumed.A common measure of carbon intensity is weight of carbon per British thermal unit(Btu)of energy.When there is only one fossil fuel under consideration, the carbon intensity and the emissions coefficient are identical.When there are several fuels,carbon intensity is based on their combined emissions coefficients weighted by their energy consumption levels. (EIA) Carbon Neutrality For the purposes of the Plan, Carbon Neutrality refers to the point at which the organization/organization's net greenhouse gas emissions reach 0.This will likely be achieved through a combination of reducing emission sources and offsetting and sequestering any remaining emissions. Carbon Sinks A forest,ocean,or other natural environment viewed in terms of its ability to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Carbon Sequestration This refers to the capture of COZ from the atmosphere and its long term storage in oceans(oceanic carbon sequestration), in biomass and soils(terrestrial carbon sequestration)or in underground reservoirs(geologic carbon sequestration). Chlorofluorocarbons(CFCs) Greenhouse gases covered under the 1987 Montreal Protocol and used for refrigeration,air conditioning, packaging, insulation,solvents,or aerosol propellants. Because they are not destroyed in the lower atmosphere, CFCs drift into the upper atmosphere where,given suitable conditions,they break down ozone.These gases are being replaced by other compounds, including hydrochlorofluorocarbons and hydrofluorocarbons, which are greenhouse gases covered under the Kyoto Protocol. (IPCC3) Circular Economy An alternative to a traditional linear economy(make, use, dispose) in which an economy is a regenerative system where resource input and waste are minimized.This is achieved through long-lasting product design, repair, reuse, remanufacturing, and recycling. Circular economy strategies are often cited as systems level approaches to reducing waste generation through product and system design. Climate Climate in a narrow sense is usually defined as the"average weather"or more rigorously as the statistical description in terms of the mean and variability of relevant quantities over a period of time ranging from months to thousands or millions of years.The classical period is 30 years,as defined by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).These relevant quantities are most often surface variables such as temperature, precipitation, and wind.Climate in a wider sense is the state, including a statistical description, of the climate system. (IPCC2) Climate Adaptation or Resilience The capacity of a natural environment to prevent,withstand, respond to, and recover from a disruption.The process of adjusting to new climate conditions in order to reduce risks to valued assets. Climate Change Climate change refers to a statistically significant variation in either the mean state of the climate or in its variability, persisting for an extended period(typically decades or longer).Climate change may be due to natural internal processes or external forcings,or to persistent anthropogenic changes in the composition of the atmosphere or in land use. (IPCC2) 3 �, Climate and Sustainability Glossary of Terms �� paleBLUEdot Climate Hazard An extreme climate event or condition that can harm human health, livelihoods, or natural resources.It can include abrupt changes to the climate system such as extreme precipitation,storms, droughts,and heat waves. Climate Risk The potential for consequences where something of value is at stake and where the outcome is uncertain, recognizing the diversity of values. Risk is often represented as probability of occurrence of hazardous events or trends multiplied by the impacts if these events or trends occur. Risk results from the interaction of vulnerability and hazard. (IPCC): Climate Vulnerability Is the degree to which a system is susceptible to,and unable to cope with,adverse effects of climate change, including climate variability and extremes. Vulnerability is a function of the character, magnitude and rate of climate change and variation to which a system is exposed, its sensitivity,and its capacity to adapt. Vulnerability=potential impact(sensitivity x exposure)—adaptive capacity (IPCC): Climate Vulnerability Assessment A report used to identify and define the risks posed by climate change and inform adaptation measures needed to combat climate change. Reports can be about a wide range of fields including food security,poverty analysis, and extreme weather events. Cogeneration Cogeneration is an industrial structure, installation, plant, building,or self-generating facility that has sequential or simultaneous generation of multiple forms of useful energy(usually mechanical and thermal) in a single, integrated system. (CARB) Combined Heat and Power(CHP) Combined heat and power is the simultaneous production of both electricity and useful heat for application by the producer or to be sold to other users with the aim of better utilisation of the energy used. Public utilities may utilise part of the heat produced in power plants and sell it for public heating purposes. Industries as auto- producers may sell part of the excess electricity produced to other industries or to electric utilities. (IPCC) Community Solar Solar facilities shared by multiple community subscribers who receive credit on their electricity bills for their share of the power produced.Community solar allows members of a community to share the benefits of solar power on their property without installing it on their own property. Electricity generated by the community solar farm typically costs less than the price from utility companies. Consistency Consistency means that an inventory should be internally consistent in all its elements over a period of years.An inventory is consistent if the same methodologies are used for the base and all subsequent years and if consistent data sets are used to estimate emissions or removals from sources or sinks.(IPCC) Continuous Emission Monitor(CEM) A type of air emission monitoring system installed to operate continuously inside of a smokestack or other emission source. (CARB) Criteria Air Pollutant An air pollutant for which acceptable levels of exposure can be determined and for which an ambient air quality standard has been set. Examples include:ozone, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide,sulfur dioxide,and PM10 and 4 �, Climate and Sustainability Glossary of Terms �� poleBLUEdot PM2.5.The term "criteria air pollutants"derives from the requirement that the U.S. EPA must describe the characteristics and potential health and welfare effects of these pollutants.The U.S. EPA and CARB periodically review new scientific data and may propose revisions to the standards as a result. (CARB) D Deforestation Those practices or processes that result in the change of forested lands to non-forest uses.This is often cited as one of the major causes of the enhanced greenhouse effect for two reasons: 1)the burning or decomposition of the wood releases carbon dioxide;and 2)trees that once removed carbon dioxide from the atmosphere in the process of photosynthesis are no longer present and contributing to carbon storage. (UNFCC) Distillate Fuel Oil A general classification for one of the petroleum fractions produced in conventional distillation operations. It includes diesel fuels and fuel oils. Products known as No. 1, No. 2, and No. 4 diesel fuel are used in on-highway diesel engines, such as those in trucks and automobiles,as well as off-highway engines,such as those in railroad locomotives and agricultural machinery. Products known as No. 1, No. 2,and No.4 fuel oils are used primarily for space heating and electric power generation. (EIA) E Emissions The release of a substance (usually a gas when referring to the subject of climate change)into the atmosphere. (USEPAI) Emission Factor A coefficient that quantifies the emissions or removals of a gas per unit activity. Emission factors are often based on a sample of ineasurement data,averaged to develop a representative rate of emission for a given activity level under a given set of operating conditions. (IPCC) Emission Inventory An estimate of the amount of pollutants emitted into the atmosphere from major mobile, stationary,area-wide, and natural source categories over a specific period of time such as a day or a year. (CARB) Emission Rate The weight of a pollutant emitted per unit of time(e.g.,tons/year). (CARB) Environmental Justice The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race,color, national origin,or income with respect to the development,implementation and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations and policies Estimation Estimation is the assessment of the value of an unmeasurable quantity using available data and knowledge within stated computational formulas or mathematical models. F Fluorocarbons Carbon-fluorine compounds that often contain other elements such as hydrogen,chlorine,or bromine.Common fluorocarbons include chlorofluorocarbons(CFCs), hydrochlorofluorocarbons(HCFCs), hydrofluorocarbons(HFCs), and perfluorocarbons(PFCs). (UNFCC) 5 �, Climate and Sustainability Glossary of Terms �� poleBLUEdot FIUX Either(1) Raw materials, such as limestone,dolomite, lime,and silica sand,which are used to reduce the heat or other energy requirements of thermal processing of minerals(such as the smelting of inetals). Fluxes also may serve a dual function as a slagging agent.(2)The rate of flow of any liquid or gas, across a given area;the amount of this crossing a given area in a given time. (e.g., "Flux of CO2 absorbed by forests"). (IPCC) Fossil Fuel Geologic deposits of hydrocarbons from ancient biological origin,such as coal, petroleum and natural gas. Fuel Combustion Fuel combustion is the intentional oxidation of materials within an apparatus that is designed to provide heat or mechanical work to a process,or for use away from the apparatus. (IPCC) Fugitive Emissions Emissions that are not emitted through an intentional release through stack or vent.This can include leaks from industrial plant and pipelines. (IPCC) G Geologic Carbon Sequestration It is the process of injecting COZ from a source,such as coal-fired electric generating power plant,through a well into the deep subsurface.With proper site selection and management,geologic sequestration could play a major role in reducing emissions of CO2. Research efforts to evaluate the technical aspects of COZ geologic sequestration are underway. (USEPA4) Global Warming Global warming is an average increase in the temperature of the atmosphere near the Earth's surface and in the troposphere,which can contribute to changes in global climate patterns.Global warming can occur from a variety of causes, both natural and human induced. In common usage, "global warming"often refers to the warming that can occur as a result of increased emissions of greenhouse gases from human activities.Also see Climate Change (USEPAI) Global Warming Potential(GWP) An index, based upon radiative properties of well-mixed greenhouse gases, measuring the radiative forcing of a unit mass of a given well-mixed greenhouse gas in the present-day atmosphere integrated over a chosen time horizon, relative to that of carbon dioxide.The GWP represents the combined effect of the differing times these gases remain in the atmosphere and their relative effectiveness in absorbing outgoing thermal infrared radiation. The Kyoto Protocol is based on GWPs from pulse emissions over a 100-year time frame.(IPCC2) GCOM Global Covenant of Mayors: GCoM is the largest global alliance for city climate leadership, built upon the commitment of over 10,000 cities and local governments.The alliance's mission is to mobilize and support climate and energy action in communities across the world. Greenhouse Effect Trapping and build-up of heat in the atmosphere(troposphere) near the earth's surface.Some of the heat flowing back toward space from the earth's surface is absorbed by water vapor,carbon dioxide,ozone, and several other gases in the atmosphere and then reradiated back toward the earth's surface. If the atmospheric concentrations of these greenhouse gases rise,the average temperature of the lower atmosphere will gradually increase.(UNFCC) 6 �, Climate and Sustainability Glossary of Terms �� poleBLUEdot Global Protocol for Community-Scale Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventories: A robust,transparent and globally-accepted framework that cities and local governments can use to consistently identify,calculate and report on city greenhouse gas emissions. Greenhouse Gas Any gas that absorbs infrared radiation in the atmosphere.Greenhouse gases include, but are not limited to,water vapor,carbon dioxide(COZ), methane(CHq), nitrous oxide (N20), hydrochlorofluorocarbons(HCFCs),ozone (03), hydrofluorocarbons(HFCs), perfluorocarbons(PFCs), and sulfur hexafluoride(SF6). (UNFCC) Green Infrastructure An approach to managing precipitation by reducing and treating stormwater at its source while delivering environmental, social,and economic benefits.Stormwater runoff can carry trash, bacteria, and other pollutants and is a major cause of water pollution in urban areas. Gross Domestic Product(GDP) The sum of gross value added,at purchasers'prices, by all resident and non-resident producers in the economy, plus any taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products in a country or a geographic region for a given period, normally one year. It is calculated without deducting for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. (IPCC3) H Halocarbons A collective term for the group of partially halogenated organic species, including the chlorofluorocarbons(CFCs), hydrochlorofluorocarbons(HCFCs), hydrofluorocarbons(HFCs), halons, methyl chloride, methyl bromide, etc. Many of the halocarbons have large Global Warming Potentials.The chlorine and bromine-containing halocarbons are also involved in the depletion of the ozone layer. (IPCC2) Hydrocarbons Strictly defined as molecules containing only hydrogen and carbon.The term is often used more broadly to include any molecules in petroleum which also contains molecules with S, N,or 0 An unsaturated hydrocarbon is any hydrocarbon containing olefinic or aromatic structures. (IPCC) Hydrofluorocarbons(HFCs) Compounds containing only hydrogen,fluorine,and carbon atoms.They were introduced as alternatives to ozone depleting substances in serving many industrial,commercial,and personal needs. HFCs are emitted as by-products of industrial processes and are also used in manufacturing.They do not significantly deplete the stratospheric ozone layer, but they are powerful greenhouse gases with global warming potentials ranging from 140(HFC-152a) to 11,700(HFC-23). (USEPAI) I ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability: A membership organization for local governments to pursue reductions in carbon pollution and improvements in advancing sustainable urban development. ICLEI's members and team of experts work together through peer exchange, partnerships and capacity building to create systemic change for urban sustainability. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change The IPCC was established jointly by the United Nations Environment Programme and the World Meteorological Organization in 1988.The purpose of the IPCC is to assess information in the scientific and technical literature related to all significant components of the issue of climate change.The IPCC draws upon hundreds of the world's expert scientists as authors and thousands as expert reviewers. Leading experts on climate change and environmental, social,and economic sciences from some 60 nations have helped the IPCC to prepare periodic assessments of the scientific underpinnings for understanding global climate change and its consequences. With its 7 �, Climate and Sustainability Glossary of Terms �� poleBLUEdot capacity for reporting on climate change,its consequences,and the viability of adaptation and mitigation measures,the IPCC is also looked to as the official advisory body to the world's governments on the state of the science of the climate change issue. For example,the IPCC organized the development of internationally accepted methods for conducting national greenhouse gas emission inventories. (USEPAI) K Kilowatt Hour(kWh): A measure of electrical energy equivalent to a power consumption of 1,000 watts for one hour. Kyoto Protocol The Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change(UNFCCC)was adopted in 1997 in Kyoto,Japan, at the Third Session of the Conference of the Parties(COP)to the UNFCCC. It contains legally binding commitments, in addition to those included in the UNFCCC. Countries included in Annex B of the Protocol (most Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development countries and countries with economies in transition)agreed to reduce their anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions(carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons,and sulphur hexafluoride) by at least 5%below 1990 levels in the commitment period 2008 to 2012.The Kyoto Protocol entered into force on 16 February 2005. (IPCC2) L Land Use and Land Use Change Land use refers to the total of arrangements,activities and inputs undertaken in a certain land cover type (a set of human actions).The term land use is also used in the sense of the social and economic purposes for which land is managed(e.g.,grazing,timber extraction and conservation). Land use change refers to a change in the use or management of land by humans,which may lead to a change in land cover. Land cover and land use change may have an impact on the surface albedo,evapotranspiration,sources and sinks of greenhouse gases,or other properties of the climate system and may thus have a radiative forcing and/or other impacts on climate, locally or globally. (IPCC2) W LUCF Acronym for"Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry",a category of activities in GHG inventories. M Megawatt Hour(MWH): A measure of electrical energy equivalent to a power consumption of 1,000,000 watts for one hour. Methane(CH4) A hydrocarbon that is a greenhouse gas with a global warming potential most recently estimated at 25 times that of carbon dioxide(COZ). Methane is produced through anaerobic(without oxygen)decomposition of waste in landfills,flooded rice fields,animal digestion, decomposition of animal wastes, production and distribution of natural gas and petroleum, coal production,and incomplete fossil fuel combustion.The GWP is from the IPCC's Fourth Assessment Report(AR4). Metric Ton The tonne(t)or metric ton,sometimes referred to as a metric tonne, is an international unit of mass.A metric ton is equal to a Megagram (Mg), 1000 kilograms, 2204.6 pounds,or 1.1023 short tons. Million Metric Tons(MMT) Common measurement used in GHG inventories. It is equal to a Teragram (Tg). 8 �, Climate and Sustainability Glossary of Terms �� poleBLUEdot Mitigation: Actions taken to limit the magnitude or rate of long-term global warming and its related effects. Climate change mitigation generally involves reductions in human emissions of greenhouse gases. Mobile Sources Sources of air pollution such as automobiles,motorcycles,trucks, off-road vehicles,boats,and airplanes. (CARB) Mode Share The percentage of travelers using a particular type of transportation. Modal share is an important component in developing sustainable transport within a city or region because it reveals the level of utilization of various transportation methods.The percentage reflects how well infrastructure, policies, investments,and land-use patterns support different types of travel. Model A model is a quantitatively-based abstraction of a real-world situation which may simplify or neglect certain features to better focus on its more important elements. (IPCC) Municipal Solid Waste(MSW) Residential solid waste and some non-hazardous commercial, institutional,and industrial wastes.This material is generally sent to municipal landfills for disposal. (USEPAI) N Natural Sources Non-manmade emission sources, including biological and geological sources,wildfires, and windblown dust. (CARB) Net-zero Emissions(NZE) Building A building or property that generates or offsets all energy consumed. If the City develops a NZE building code,this definition will have to be refined to provide additional guidance on calculating emissions and offsets to achieve net-zero emissions. Nitrogen Fixation Conversion of atmospheric nitrogen gas into forms useful to plants and other organisms by lightning, bacteria,and blue-green algae;it is part of the nitrogen cycle. (UNFCC) Nitrogen Oxides(NOX) Gases consisting of one molecule of nitrogen and varying numbers of oxygen molecules. Nitrogen oxides are produced in the emissions of vehicle exhausts and from power stations. In the atmosphere, nitrogen oxides can contribute to formation of photochemical ozone(smog),can impair visibility, and have health consequences;they are thus considered pollutants. (NASA) Nitrous Oxide(NZO) A powerful greenhouse gas with a global warming potential of 298 times that of carbon dioxide (COZ). Major sources of nitrous oxide include soil cultivation practices,especially the use of commercial and organic fertilizers, manure management,fossil fuel combustion, nitric acid production, and biomass burning.The GWP is from the IPCC's Fourth Assessment Report(AR4). O Ozone(03) Ozone,the triatomic form of oxygen (03), is a gaseous atmospheric constituent. In the troposphere,it is created both naturally and by photochemical reactions involving gases resulting from human activities(smog). 9 �, Climate and Sustainability Glossary of Terms �� poleBLUEdot Tropospheric ozone acts as a greenhouse gas. In the stratosphere, it is created by the interaction between solar ultraviolet radiation and molecular oxygen (OZ).Stratospheric ozone plays a dominant role in the stratospheric radiative balance. Its concentration is highest in the ozone layer. (IPCC2) Ozone Depleting Substances(ODS) A compound that contributes to stratospheric ozone depletion.Ozone-depleting substances(ODS) include CFCs, HCFCs, halons, methyl bromide,carbon tetrachloride,and methyl chloroform.ODS are generally very stable in the troposphere and only degrade under intense ultraviolet light in the stratosphere.When they break down,they release chlorine or bromine atoms,which then deplete ozone. (IPCC) P Perfluorocarbons(PFCs) A group of human-made chemicals composed of carbon and fluorine only.These chemicals(predominantly CFq and CZF6)were introduced as alternatives, along with hydrofluorocarbons,to the ozone depleting substances. In addition, PFCs are emitted as by-products of industrial processes and are also used in manufacturing. PFCs do not harm the stratospheric ozone layer, but they are powerful greenhouse gases:CFq has a global warming potential (GWP) of 7,390 and CZF6 has a GWP of 12,200.The GWP is from the IPCC's Fourth Assessment Report(AR4). Photosynthesis The process by which plants take carbon dioxide from the air(or bicarbonate in water)to build carbohydrates, releasing oxygen in the process.There are several pathways of photosynthesis with different responses to atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations. (IPCC2) Point Sources Specific points of origin where pollutants are emitted into the atmosphere such as factory smokestacks. (CARB) Power Purchase Agreement(PPA) A power purchase agreement(PPA),or electricity power agreement, is a contract between two parties;one party generates electricity(the seller)and the other party looks to purchase electricity(the buyer). Individual customers and organizations may enter into PPAs with individual developers or may join together to seek better prices as a group. PPAs can allow longer term commitments to renewable energy as well as a form of"direct" investing in new renewable energy generation. Property-Assessed Clean Energy(PACE) A program created for financing energy efficiency and renewable improvements on private property. Private property can include residential, commercial or industrial properties. Improvements can include energy efficiency, renewable energy and water conservation upgrades to a building. Process Emissions Emissions from industrial processes involving chemical transformations other than combustion.(IPCC) R Radiative Forcing A change in the balance between incoming solar radiation and outgoing infrared (i.e.,thermal)radiation.Without any radiative forcing,solar radiation coming to the Earth would continue to be approximately equal to the infrared radiation emitted from the Earth.The addition of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere traps an increased fraction of the infrared radiation, reradiating it back toward the surface of the Earth and thereby creates a warming influence. (UNFCC) 10 �, Climate and Sustainability Glossary of Terms �� poleBLUEdot Reforestation Planting of forests on lands that have previously contained forests but that have been converted to some other use. (IPCC2) Regeneration The act of renewing tree cover by establishing young trees, naturally or artificially-note regeneration usually maintains the same forest type and is done promptly after the previous stand or forest was removed. (CSU) Renewable Energy Energy resources that are naturally replenishing such as solar,wind, hydro and geothermal energy. Renewable Energy Credits(RECs) A market-based instrument that represents the property rights to the environmental,social and other non-power attributes of renewable electricity generation. RECs are issued when one megawatt-hour(MWh)of electricity is generated and delivered to the electricity grid from a renewable energy resource.The single largest category of reductions in Evanston's emissions has been through the purchase of RECs. Residence Time Average time spent in a reservoir by an individual atom or molecule.Also,this term is used to define the age of a molecule when it leaves the reservoir.With respect to greenhouse gases, residence time usually refers to how long a particular molecule remains in the atmosphere. (UNFCC) Reservoir Either(1)a component or components of the climate system where a greenhouse gas or a precursor of a greenhouse gas is stored;or(2)Water bodies regulated for human activities(energy production, irrigation, navigation, recreation etc.)where substantial changes in water area due to water level regulation may occur. (IPCC) Respiration The process whereby living organisms convert organic matter to carbon dioxide, releasing energy and consuming molecular oxygen.(IPCC2) Retro-commissioning The systematic process to improve an existing building's performance ensuring the building controls are running efficiently and balancing the designed use and the actual use of the building. Ride-share The practice of sharing transportation in the form of carpooling or vanpooling. It is typically an arrangement made through a ride-matching service that connects drivers with riders. S Scope 1: Scope 1 includes emissions being released within the city limits resulting from combustion of fossil fuels and from waste decomposition in the landfill and wastewater treatment plant. Scope 2: Scope 2 includes emissions produced outside the city that are induced by consumption of electrical energy within the city limits. Scope 3: Scope 3 includes emissions of potential policy relevance to local government operations that can be measured and 11 �, Climate and Sustainability Glossary of Terms �� poleBLUEdot reported but do not qualify as Scope 1 or 2.This includes, but is not limited to,outsourced operations and employee commute. Short Ton Common measurement for a ton in the United States.A short ton is equal to 2,000 Ibs or 0.907 metric tons. (USEPAI) Sink Any process,activity or mechanism that removes a greenhouse gas,an aerosol or a precursor of a greenhouse gas or aerosol from the atmosphere. (IPCC2) Social Cost of Carbon The social cost of carbon is a measure of the economic harm from climate change impacts, expressed as the dollar value of the total damages from emitting one ton of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Solar Radiation Electromagnetic radiation emitted by the Sun. It is also referred to as shortwave radiation.Solar radiation has a distinctive range of wavelengths(spectrum)determined by the temperature of the Sun, peaking in visible wavelengths. (IPCC2) Source Any process,activity or mechanism that releases a greenhouse gas,an aerosol or a precursor of a greenhouse gas or aerosol into the atmosphere. (IPCC2) Stationary Sources Non-mobile sources such as power plants, refineries,and manufacturing facilities which emit air pollutants. (CARB) Sulfur Dioxide(SOz) A compound composed of one sulfur and two oxygen molecules.Sulfur dioxide emitted into the atmosphere through natural and anthropogenic processes is changed in a complex series of chemical reactions in the atmosphere to sulfate aerosols.These aerosols are believed to result in negative radiative forcing(i.e.,tending to cool the Earth's surface)and do result in acid deposition(e.g.,acid rain). (UNFCC) Sulfur Hexafluoride(SF6) A colorless gas soluble in alcohol and ether,slightly soluble in water.A very powerful greenhouse gas with a global warming potential most recently estimated at 22,800 times that of carbon dioxide(COZ).SF6 is used primarily in electrical transmission and distribution systems and as a dielectric in electronics.This GWP is from the IPCC's Fourth Assessment Report(AR4). T Terrestrial Carbon Sequestration It is the process through which carbon dioxide(COZ)from the atmosphere is absorbed by trees, plants and crops through photosynthesis,and stored as carbon in biomass(tree trunks,branches,foliage and roots)and soils.The term "sinks" is also used to refer to forests,croplands,and grazing lands, and their ability to sequester carbon. Agriculture and forestry activities can also release COZ to the atmosphere.Therefore,a carbon sink occurs when carbon sequestration is greater than carbon releases over some time period. (USEPA3) Therm: A unit of ineasure for energy that is equivalent to 100,000 British Thermal units,or roughly the energy in 100 cubic feet of natural gas. Often used for measuring natural gas usage for billing purposes. 12 �, Climate and Sustainability Glossary of Terms �� poleBLUEdot Total Organic Gases(TOG) Gaseous organic compounds, including reactive organic gases and the relatively unreactive organic gases such as methane. (CARB) Transparency Transparency means that the assumptions and methodologies used for an inventory should be clearly explained to facilitate replication and assessment of the inventory by users of the reported information.The transparency of inventories is fundamental to the success of the process for the communication and consideration of information. (IPCC) Trend The trend of a quantity measures its change over a time period,with a positive trend value indicating growth in the quantity, and a negative value indicating a decrease. It is defined as the ratio of the change in the quantity over the time period,divided by the initial value of the quantity,and is usually expressed either as a percentage or a fraction. (IPCC) U Urban Tree Canopy Describes the makeup and characteristics of trees within the urban environment. V VMT Vehicle Miles Traveled: A unit used to measure vehicle travel made by private vehicles, including passenger vehicles,truck,vans and motorcycles. Each mile traveled is counted as one vehicle mile regardless of the number of persons in the vehicle. W Water Vapor The most abundant greenhouse gas; it is the water present in the atmosphere in gaseous form.Water vapor is an important part of the natural greenhouse effect.While humans are not significantly increasing its concentration, it contributes to the enhanced greenhouse effect because the warming influence of greenhouse gases leads to a positive water vapor feedback. In addition to its role as a natural greenhouse gas,water vapor plays an important role in regulating the temperature of the planet because clouds form when excess water vapor in the atmosphere condenses to form ice and water droplets and precipitation. (UNFCC) Weather Atmospheric condition at any given time or place. It is measured in terms of such things as wind,temperature, humidity,atmospheric pressure,cloudiness, and precipitation. In most places,weather can change from hour-to- hour,day-to-day, and season-to-season.Climate in a narrow sense is usually defined as the"average weather",or more rigorously,as the statistical description in terms of the mean and variability of relevant quantities over a period of time ranging from months to thousands or millions of years.The classical period is 30 years,as defined by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).These quantities are most often surface variables such as temperature, precipitation, and wind.Climate in a wider sense is the state, including a statistical description,of the climate system.A simple way of remembering the difference is that climate is what you expect(e.g. cold winters) and 'weather' is what you get(e.g.a blizzard). (USEPAI) Z Zero Emission Vehicles(ZEV) A vehicle that does not emit harmful emissions during operation. Harmful emissions can have a negative impact on human health and the environment. Electric(battery-powered) cars, electric trains, hydrogen- fueled vehicles, bicycles, and carriages are considered to produce zero emissions. 13 �, Climate and Sustainability Glossary of Terms �� paleBLUEdot Zero Waste A cyclical system in which products are designed for reuse, which creates no waste.A zero waste system eliminates the volume and toxicity of waste and materials and conserves current resources through reuse. 14 Section Dubuque Climate Action Infographics � to Return to TOC f:):�I�BLUEC��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 A4-1 ❑ ' Y❑ Below are infographics developed during the Climate Action Plan planning effort in support of the City's communications. Click on or scan the QR code to access the infographics. https://palebluedot.11c/dubuque-cap-infographics �■ . .. . __ o y -� ,�'"j� , � rG l. . •MO� ';: l T. ,� r ' ; �� ,`: , { r, . .; � "' ... . � W� vd:q, �d�'� � `v" } . - T a`. � r�s- - . � � �. y h ., q� �� .� �" � e.a '.e � ,. 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Where Do Greenhouse L � " , _ , ' � " ........................ � Gases Come From? � . ... . . ...... . . ... . � � � � � .. ; 0 . . � t,� _..._,.. � �.� . o�� /� ` A � > . ........ �... , � �� _�, �� .. . D�ieUQur: .......... ....... Section Dubuque Climate Vulnerability Assessment � to Return to TOC �i��BLL�EC�C��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 A5-1 At the beginning of the Climate Action Planning effort,The paleBLUEdot team developed a Climate Vulnerability Assessment for the City of Dubuque. The assessment included the identification of vulnerable populations within the community and possible impacts and risks associated with projected climate change for the region. paleBLUEdot mapped the vulnerable populations within the City as well as existing City infrastructure and resources which may be capable of supporting climate adaptation strategies. These assessments provided a basis for understanding vulnerabilities and resources which supported the decision making process needed for identifying and prioritizing climate adaptation measures to be included in the final Climate Action Plan. The Assessment focused on City-Wide vulnerabilities with a particular focus on climate vulnerable populations to ensure all populations benefit from proposed implementation measures. Broad Climate Change Impacts and Risk Factors The paleBLUEdot identified and summarized the broad climate change metrics already experienced,projected climate change impacts,and risk factors at a regional level. Data on Midwest was collected from the US National Climate Assessment as well as the University of Michigan Climate Center. State of lowa specific data was collected and summarized from State and National agencies,and regional university data sources. In addition,detailed climate projections,based on National Center for Atmospheric Research,was developed for the City of Dubuque. Climate Risk Factors The paleBLUEdot team identified and quantified the primary climate risk factors facing the City of Dubuque The risk factors quantified included: • Flood data,risk,and histories • Air Quality considerations • Land Cover and tree canopy characteristics and extent • Heat Island Characteristics and Temperature Impact • Food Environment and Food Access considerations • Population health data and characteristics from the Minnesota Department of Health • Heart attack rates • Asthma hospitalization rates • heat related illnesses • Vector Borne disease data. Click on the link below or scan the QR code to access the vulnerability assessment: � � iiceazrc>r- ti DUB E �1�1n.�feiyrc ce uiz tl�e Missi,si��F�i �� • r �� ❑� . Y , `�" �' ��` ��- r v�;�' Ik . �'�` � —"�`�`"---�� F � � . .� � R„--r � )�� .�n�m n. �� AMrrF�f"�9�.rr nx � ' https://view.publitas.com/palebluedot/dubuque- """�°`�` � � "�''' �'f`"'� ' � r . . `- 7'tl\ ,�;,. �� 'c' �q-'� � �_��-- : ' � ,, climate-vulnerability-assessment/ �� .� '� �``�; , �� yr � -.��5 r�i�t.�F'��ar�rL'�''�,� i�f �,.�y " .: �X:.1- a�g - -'_.e.�_..,.._� h�� a� �� J G ' ' .� ' ' N,.r'��V+Y �� p61eBL11�'Edot A4-2 Section Dubuque Renewable Energy Potentials Study � to Return to TOC �i��BLL�EC�C��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan-2020 A6-1 At the beginning of the Climate Action Planning effort, In support of development of effective renewable energy goalsetting and to establish strategies addressing renewable energy development, paleBLUEdot conducted a Community-Wide solar pv potentials study including economic and environmental benefits. Through study of community-wide potential,the City of Dubuque was provided data enabling the creation of near and long-term renewable energy targets and implementation strategies based on community specific opportunity. This effort included: 1) Collect city-wide satellite data(NREL,NOAA,and NASA data). 2) Determine building roof stock characteristics and solar suitable buildings,calculate total suitable areas by roof configuration/orientation. 3) Calculate total rooftop solar capacity and annual energy generation by roof configuration/orientation 4) Identify cost efficient annual energy generation potential. 5) Research solar market at national,State and regional levels. Identify low, medium,and high solar market absorption rates and city-wide solar pv goals. 6) Identify environmental and economic benefit of solar including economic development and job creation potential(NREL JEDI model) 7) Develop City-Wide Renewable Solar Energy Potentials report. 8) Development of a "Menu of Strategies" addressing potential climate adaptation and mitigation, and sustainability goals related to ground cover, tree canopy health, heat island mitigation, and carbon sequestration. Click on the link below or scan the QR code to access the TFIH CETY OG Renewable Energy Potentials Study: �• � DU$ E AdrrsfrrpieGe on tl�e Mississi��i � �� ti.'.�� r https://view.publitas.com/palebluedot/dubuque- � solar-potential-study/ �;�,;_ � _��.�� __-.� a.��a�ti._uew • :� � �t�� an►�v��.��o:a., � �'�!�R�946��d �D,�`1��. � 0/`��►l11141�� ;.:..� . �� ,�.� ri�a�r�� :�..� .- . •. - . ,� , , �y, . . -. t�_. _ �N��'..��...,._:._�?�..i�`:�3:.s'. ��` ...../.......,�•` paieBLUEdof A5-2 � �1 f ' . 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Background and Methodology Section 1 � t Summary of Key Findings Section 2 � Response Summaries Section 3 Complete Long Answer Log Appendix 1 Yale Climate Opinion Map-Dubuque County Appendix 2 � . � ■ T � � � � � .�� t� #: �. aA .. � � ,� �'� � � � .. -. _ � � �� T � , �, 1 N � , � `,� � � F �i � Dubuque Climate Action Plan Community Input Survey L?�UC Section Background and Methodology � to Return to TOC pa�eBLUEd�� Dubuque Climate Action Plan Community Input Survey 1-1 �acKgrouna ana mernoaoiogy The City of Dubuque is a regional leader in sustainability as clearly evidenced by the City's development of its 2009 Climate Action Plan—one of the first in the region.The City's Commitment to a Community Climate Action&Resiliency includes its 50%by 2030 Plan,adopted in 2013. The City has been recognized by the US epartment of Energy as a Climate Action Champion. In 2013 the City of Dubuque adopted the Dubuque Community Climate Action and Resiliency Plan.In 2020,the City of Dubuque will be developing an update to this plan to reduce greenhouse gas(GHG)emissions throughout the City. The City of Dubuque looks to improve the community's resilience and readiness for changing climate impacts. In addition to planning GHG emissions reductions,the City of Dubuque is simultaneously engaging in a Climate Adaptation Plan. The City is engaged in Resilience,Energy,and Climate planning and the formation of a detailed Climate Adaptation and Implementation Plan is the next step for robust climate work within the City. This Climate Action Plan builds on the City's recently completed Vulnerable Population Assessment and will provide an opportunity for the four City to collaborate on the identification of implementation strategies and resources with other Cities the paleBLUEdot team is currently engaged with. This project will assess community vulnerabilities to a changing climate and expand on the Vulnerable Population Assessment with the inclusion of infrastructural risks. The project plan includes community engagement to provide education and outreach on adapting to the changing climate and preparing for extreme weather with a particular focus on including vulnerable populations. The project's plan also includes community engagement and participation, particularly among vulnerable populations,in developing the climate adaptation strategies. Understanding the perspectives of community members and broad community input is key to any successful community sustainability or climate planning effort. With that in mind,the City of Dubuque issued this community survey to collect input from a broad range of community members. The intent of the survey was to help the city identify sustainability and climate adaptation needs,opportunities,priorities,and issues for the City of Dubuque.. This survey was designed as an on-line questionnaire survey with random self-selected engagement. � � � �' .. The survey was designed by paleBLUEdot and reviewed for �_. � edit by City of Dubuque sustainability staff,and Terra Soma .. � � staff. The survey was made available on-line on a TELL US WHAT Y�U TH I N K dedicated webpage(palebluedot.11c/dubuque-climate- action-survey). The surveywas distributed through a AB�UT CLIMATE �HANGE! number of approaches including: • Press release announcement • City of Dubuque sustainability email signature and �tlitk heretn take a short Climate Action 5urvey� listsery • City of Dubuque newsletter • Announcement content placed at City of Dubuque public interaction counters In addition,the survey was promoted,in-person,at through conversation with community groups and students at the University of Dubuque and Loras College. 1-2 Dubuque Climate Action Plan Community Input Survey pa;eBLUEd�� Section Summaryof Key Findings � to Return to TOC pa�eBLUEd�� Dubuque Climate Action Plan Community Input Survey 2-� �ummary or Key rinaings Respondents represented all age groups and 80% live in the City while 64%work in the City. 4:What age categary descrif�es you? 1:Are you a resident of the City af�ubuque? 240 responses 240 responses � 25 or younger � 26—39 �Yes 40—54 � ni� N 55-75 3: �o you work,ar own a business,in the Gity of Dubuque? 240 responses � a =� r'y� � --- - �. � �I �'< -_ �+� } �x y _ - Yfi7� lf ; �.�� • � � (y��F � f� � I � ''�� j � JF� f�i � �� '1-r � y. 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The most noted signs of change have been Flooding, Heavier Rainfalls, Higher Temperatures,and Change in General Weather Patterns. 8:Ha�e yau noticed any of the follawing o�er the last 5 ta 1Q years?{Check all that apply} 205 responses Heavier rainfalls �- 162{79°/0] Longerperiods withoutrain 1D5[51.2°/�} Highertemperatures 1fi1 (78.5°/0] Season shift - � 744(7fl2°/o] Warmer lake watertemperatures � 38[18.5°Io] Longer mosquitoltick season � 89{43.4°/0} Longer allergylpallen season � SA{41°Io} Reducedlimpacted airquality � 62(3D.2°Iu] Flooding � = 165[8D.5°Ia} Change in General Weather � � 155[75.fi°Io] Patternsp y0 1 DO 150 20fl Over 83aio ot responaents reportea being persona��y impactea by tne ettects ot��imate c.nange. The most noted personal impacts observed were Increased Air Conditioning Use, Increased Contact with Ticks and Mosquitos,Tree Loss Due to Storm, Flooding,or Drought, Longer Allergy Season, and Flooding/Flood Damage. Yes 83.8% � No 16.2% 9: Ha�e any af the fallowing effects af climate change persanally impacted you?(Check all that �PP�Y) 195 responses Flooding!Flood damage 69[35.4°/�J ❑r0ught 34�97.4°Iu) Heat stroke or hyperthermia 14{7.2°/0} Increased air conditioning use � . 139(71.3°h) More frequent asthma atacks 14{72°/0] Longer allergyseason 75{38.5°Io} Breathing/allergy impacts due to Western Wildfires 36[18.5°/0] Health impa�tdue to air pollution 21 {1d.8°/�} �hange in wildlife[fish sto�k,etc} 42{21.5°Io} Tree loss due to storm,flooding,or drought i Sfl{41°I�] icreased contactwith mosquitosl o ticks � 98(5a.3/o} D 5� 100 150 paleBLUEd�� Dubuque Climate Action Plan Community Input Survey 2-3 Summary of Key Findings 73.4%are Very Concerned (20.1%)or Extremely Concerned (53.3%) about Climate Change. The most noted areas of concern include Ecosystem Loss, Extreme Heat Impacts,Water Quality Imnacts. and Tree/Plant Loss. 14: How concerned are you abaut climate change? 214 responses � Not at all con�erned � Slightly concerned Moderatelyconcerned Y i �l/ery�ancerned i � / Extremelyconcerned 11: Hnw concerned are you about the following future projections for Dubuque? � Not at all concerned � Slightly con�erned hAoderately concerned �Very concerned �Extremely coneerned 16D 50 D Increased a+�erage temperatures Mare hea�yrain events Floading Change in precipitation patterns Extreme weathere�ents Extreme heat Extreme cald Shif�ng seasons Larger swings in weather prought Airqualityiinpacts Water qua�iT;impacts Tree+plantloss Fish loss Er,osystem loss 2-4 Dubuque Climate Action Plan Community Input Survey paleBLUEdot . �ummary ot Key rinaings Over 79%agree that it is important for the City to take action to prepare for Climate Change impacts,with 61%of respondents"Completely Agreeing" � 4: Hovtir much da }r�u agree �rvith th� follovtiring �tatement. "It is irnportant far Dubuque to take action to prepare for the prajected irnpact� of climate chang� like m�re heat v�rav�s, hea�rier rain events, and more da�� of poor air qualit�."? � Completelydisagree � �isagree Neitherdisagree noragree �F�ree � / Completelyagree Over 79%agree that it is important for the City to take action to reduce city-wide greenhouse gas emissions,with 63%of respondents"Completely Agreeing" 15. Ha�r much do yau agree �+vith the follawing statement: "It is important far Dubuque ta take action tv reduce greenhvuse gas emissians frorn energy use or land use, � Completelydisagree *disagree Neitherdisagree noragree �F�ree / Completelyagree . ., � Over 75%agree that it is important for the City to be a proactive leader in addressing climate change,with 61.9%of respondents"Completely Agreeing" 1 b: How mu�h do you agree with the f�lla�rving statement: "Dubuque should remain a leader uvhen it cornes to praactively addressing climate change+J? / Completelydisagree � ❑isagree Neither disagree noragree �Agree � Completelyagree paleBLUEd�� Dubuque Climate Action Plan Community Input Survey 2-5 �urnrncaiy c�i n�y rincainy� . . y�: � - :�-��_ . .. _i• '.`_._.;,'I .�. t. .. ��i4 �Ivl7ri;�•. _ " y��'! � 7 . ~�7 .. :[/�, - h+�� a� � .,� �\�I 1 �� • n.Y�il.�'All V _ '`•�I�I:`�. - II��.y4lil i�I d � . � I � _� �, l r .. . . .. �.. � 4 I �+f ��` ..� ' r. . } +'}1 ��I `;� _�\_ . � ',.y� ��' _.. �.�� ? . 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' ` -" '��-�'�+�::.� � _ _._ - - � - � ... • . , - . � .-. .�.;.C�m�T\�i.a.�., `.:...=��„i�•'�_� . 2-6 Dubuque Climate Action Plan Community Input Survey paleBLUEdat L'_C. �ummary ot Key rinaings Key Take-Aways: The majority of respondents would support the City: • Designing streets and traffic controls to lower vehicle emissions(e.g.,design streets to reduce fast starts and stops, time traffic signals to reduce emissions and idling,etc.).(80.9%) • Replacing its fleet vehicles with hybrid and electric vehicles.(75.8%) • Creating community development rules to favor walkable neighborhoods and business districts.(72.1%) • Establishing protected bike lanes or improving safety of bike lanes(58.1%) • Establishing citywide anti-idling policies in an effort to improve air quality.(58.1%) • Using taxpayer dollars to install electric vehicle charging stations for the public at key locations in the city.(57.7%) The majority of respondents would support the City: • Adopt energy efficiency building codes that reduce energy bills.(87.6%) • Establish higher energy efficiency performance standards for all City building projects (new construction of City owned buildings,renovations of City owned buildings).(85.2%) • Offer incentives for energy and water efficiency,solar readiness,and stormwater management that go beyond code. (84.7%) • Take into account expected future climate conditions(increased heat,heavier rain events,etc)in determining where and how building occurs in the City.(78.5%) • Explore providing the energy score of a homes prior to sale(76.6%) • Using taxpayer dollars to cost effectively reduce the climate impact of City buildings and operations.(70.3%) • Required businesses over a certain size to report their energy use to the City so that the City can provide a public summary of progress on energy efficiency in the community.(64.1%) The majority of respondents would support the City: • Installing cost-effective renewable energy at City owned properties.(84%) • Creating incentives for residents and businesses to install solar power— especially for low and moderate income customers. (78%) • I would support the City incentivizing or promoting new clean energyjob creation.(77%) • Alliant Energy in establishing a goal for 100%renewable electricity for all customers in Dubuque.(75%) • Invest in innovative technologies that enhance renewable energy usage (e.g.,energy storage,combined heat and power,microgrids,biomass energy,etc.)(75%) • Working to make a community solar program should be available at lower cost to low- and moderate-income customers.(74.5%) • Requiring all new residential and commercial buildings to be"solar ready"(designed and constructed to make future installation of solar easy and less expensive).(68.5%) • The majority of respondents would support the City: • Expanding the food recycling/compost collection service in the community.(84.3%) • Phasing out of single use plastic bags at stores in the community. (82%) • Requiring multi-family and apartment complexes to offer recycling on-site for residents. (80.6%) • Providing incentives to help divert or recycle construction materials through building relocation,deconstruction,or salvage.(80.2%) • Partnering or investing in processes that would divert usable items for reuse.(77.9%) • Implement a"Pay-as-you-throw"solid waste fee structure.(66.8%) paleBLUEd�� Dubuque Climate Action Plan Community Input Survey 2-� . � �� . � � � • ' � �.;.: . � ��. � �'�Ili,� _ : � � _ �� .� . ; � �°'�. ,� - .� �, � � - � - ,.R� � - � =�1i�i � '� r . � � . � ,. . — ="�rS.:F.��:.;� - 2-8 Dubuque Climate Action Plan Community Input Survey pa;eBLUEd�� Section Response Summaries � to Return to TOC pa�eBLUEd�� Dubuque Climate Action Plan Community Input Survey 3-1 Response Summaries Survevs Throuqh January 23rd, 2020 RE�I�O�1�E� �4� 4:What age category describes you? 240 responses / 25 or younger �26—39 �4a—54 � 55-75 1:Are you a resident of the City af�ubuqu�? 240 responses / Yes � No 2: ❑a you rent or own your hame? 240 responses � Rent / Own :i 3: Do you work,�r own a business,in the City of Dubuque? 240 responses / Yes ■ Nfl 3-2 Dubuque Climate Action Plan Community Input Survey paleBLUEdo� _ Response Summaries 5: How well informed da yau belie�e yau are an the efFects af climate change? 232 responses � Notatall aware � Slightly aware Moderatelyaware �Aware /Very Aware - 6:What sources of information ha�e helped you understand climate change?(Check all that apply} 236 responses international Media 142{60.2°Io] N News 137{58.1°I�} Radio 90fi{44.9°/0} Newspaper 116[49.2°h) Internet = 2fl0{84.7°Io 5acial Media 123{52.1°Io] 5choollTraining 108[A5.8°Io] Lo�al government - 81 �34.3°I�) An energysupplier . 4T[19.9°/0} FamilyarFriends �101 {42.8°Io} o so �oo isa zao 7: Haw would yau rate the a�ailability of q�,ality and reliable climate change information? 240 responses so so 40 � 20 0 1 2 3 4 5 Not Available Very Available �a;eBLUEd�i Dubuque Climate Action Plan Community Input Survey 3-3 Response Summaries 8:Ha�e you noticed any of the follawing o�er the last 5 ta 1Q years?�Check all that apply) 205 responses Heavier rainfalls 162{79°/0] Longerperiods withoutrain 3D5[51.2°/0} Highertemperatures 1fi1 [78.5°/0] Season shift � � 144(7fl2°/o] Warmer lake watertemperatures � 38�18.5°h) Longer mosquitoltick season � 89{43.4°/0} Langer allergylpallen season � 84{41°Ia} Reducedlimpacted airquality � 62{3D.2°I�) Flooding � ,' 165(8D.5°Ia] Change in General Weather i -155[75.fi°Io] PatternsD 5� 10� 150 20fl 9: Ha�e any af the fallowing effects af climate change persanally impacted you?(Check all that apply) 195 responses Flooding!Flood damage 69[35.4°I�J ❑rought 34(17.4°Ia] Heat stroke or hyperthermia 14{7.2°/u} Increased air conditioning use � � 139(71.3°h) More frequentasthma atacks 14{72°/0] �onger allergyseason � 75{38.5°Io} Breathing/allergy impacts due to Western Wildfires � 36[18.5°Io] Health impa�tdue to air pollution _ 21 {10.8°/0} �hange in wildlife(fish sto�k,etc} � 42{21.5°Io} Tree loss due to storm,flooding,or drought = gfl[¢��/a) icreased contactwith mosquitosl _ ticks � 98{5fl.3°/o} � 5� 10❑ 150 3-4 Dubuque Climate Action Plan Community Input Survey e....__._... c...Y.Y........ 9: Please list any other ways yau have been persanally impacted by climate change. 84 respanses Climate anxiety! No impact, climate hasn't changed dramatically I worry ahaut climate change a lot. I lose sleep over it. Sense af wellbeing;mental health and anxiety associated with climate hazards and longevity of our planet fear for the future of the earth Gardening has been a struggle. unpredictable weather patterns,and taking on mother nature, is sometimes a battle winters getting calder,summers getting hotter Fake news takes to much time discussing fahricated facts to steer agenda, My psycholagical well-being. Mare rainlcold weather= sadder Chelsie ��'�� •�� ''' �� . �'�� a�� '� �� ` � �� '� �� • � �'� � ,�� '� � �'�' �� `� �� j�� `��`� �� '�, �� ,�� ` "�� '� �� -, ��,�� ,�� +��Yi �� .,�� y� �� .� ��° � �� r�� ► �� '' �1�� '�� ' �� #�� ' �� g��`��. �� f �� See Appendix 1 for complete log of responses Dubuque Climate Action Plan Community Input Survey 3-5 Response Summaries 1D: How concerned are you abaut climate change? 290.responses � Not at all ooncerned � 51ighUy can�erned Moderatelyconcerned �l/ery cancerned / Extremelycon�erned 1 11: Hnw concerned are you about the following future projections for Dubuque? � Not at all concerned � Slightly con�erned hAoderately concerned �Very concerned �Extremely coneerned 16D 50 D Increased a+�erage temperatures Mare hea�yrain events Floading Change in precipitation patterns Extreme weathere�ents Extreme heat Extreme cald Shif�ng seasons Larger swings in weather prought Airqualityiinpacts Water qua�iT;impacts Tree+plantloss Fish loss Er,osystem loss 3-6 Dubuque Climate Action Plan Community Input Survey Response Summaries 12:How con�erned are you about the possible impacts of�limate change on the following? � Not at all concerned � Slightly concerned Moderately concemed �l/ery concemed � Extremely concerned 10❑ 50 0 Airqualityimpacts Waterqualityimpacts A�aila6ilityofclean drinking waterlmpacts on human health Diseaseout6reak Treelplantloss Fish loss Ecosystem loss Flood damage Foad security Risks to�ulnera6le people More frequent�o�,ver outage paleBLUEd�� Dubuque Climate Action Plan Community Input Survey 3-� 13:What other con�erns do you have al�out passible impacts of climate change? 87 respanses civility in difficult times �uality of life for future generations, Ecanamic impa�ts on small business awners Climate refugees needing additional services that the Midwest is not prepared ta pravide,causing sacietal unrest, inflaming race tensions and relations, etc. hunger in worldlpopulation movementlloss of lawa cropslfood yauth and future generatians be aware of these changes in the weather and appropriately do some small thing about it . recycle, plant,clean up their messes, and be mindful of fuel cansumption. how to sustain life on this planet. Mass extinction �a'b°r��rc'fj��r OG4GQ- ��Q��?�� Q��ba�0 a c, -,s,o'ao�� `��_ �� OG�i�co�c� 9 �c`�Q�`��`c,�c, `��Q�, �� ,q��'AG ro,�� 9��oi,cG yqro,��, �`�� oS�a �s� ��'i,�a �a�� o``�o`�s�,a �ar'� y`o�o �� G9�o� �'�S�� o ��r� a ��f�`�f�i� �f��'f �G��`�'�� pc�'�� o�'�� °�� o`cr - `��a`o�s ��S�,A��r�`�r `�`��S ,��fo��y�i� a�� `��o o�GJ��a+ ,��p'� '�G�s $�G�`��Qo� `o�e,`� `c4� � ��j'�A� ��,a �c QoQe� c,�`�� ei�� ao�a�°` �oa� �c�;,��'i oc,�� a �'c°��c ��'� o�o�� , 3�Q��o��a�` G`J�� pO�,fers � c��aa�r '��2 ♦ ,i�p.�6o ��a�'j ��y0� � �c.G co�,�o� `�Q�o��a oQ��Oc� ai�;�o, �o�o� ��o�,��a i�c�� o�o � y, � � � � r � 0 r � . � � � r �, .e, �f oj �� ar ��. �'�. °,i,�a�ii� c�0a �`°Q �.Jc �GQ ��b``� .��'o �°'� a�a o'aa �O��i,ai �,,o ��o 0,�� i�� ,�oo �od` `�c, � `J�� oG� �i�, aiiy.oia �� ,�°`��'a �aa`` ��6�� Go�``�a�, ��`,�� a,�°�,�, '��g��e� �,�'�*i oG~c� ��a F��O i A � o �� o� ,��. �� i�6 a�.o`°• a�'� �6a oy�� oo '� c o� � G�, �,� o.SQ �,e, a o c1� s s r r . �� , o��' � ♦ �`so�`,��e,J,�� to� Q�s`q��`��r �op� AyG 9 G �,�� p o, o�g ap0 �pa`��re, ,`p t�',� � a+,�� 0�'� ar��0``� i,c� �� p�� ``o��ya+�`p �.��r �'�� A�a� s�r� 6`��J�'��0a�y� ��e ��'�`� aQ�o ��0 Q�``J��c�SJ$ �� ,� �1p�',��`G `o��°�� `��pyos��`�,�� a��er �`��y�o�'��l�6 �A�°a��O�f �`°�` �,�'`��` �a�'��`�co��``� . A�'r�� J �oa��Gr��Oa� e�'�G�'� �''��'��r�yo �r ��'� h�i�,,c ��a'�`�,� `�°��' �0'f�GO� ,9�i�� j��oylYf�� q° �� A��, �p�� /� 4 �'�s��` ��,� �r�a �� See Appendix 1 for complete log of responses �a��' 'r�,��'�' 3-8 Dubuque Climate Action Plan Community Input Survey paleBLUEdot . Response Summaries 14:How much do you agree with the follawing statement:"It is important for Dubuque to take action to prepare for the projected impa�ts af clim...r rain e�ents,and more days�f pvvr air quality."? 231 responses � Completelydisagree * �isagree Neitherdisagree noragree �F�ree / Completelyagree � � _� 15: How much do you agree with the faflowing statement: "It is impartant for�ubuque to take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from energy use or land use."? 235 responses � Completelydisagree �disagree Neither disagree naragree f Agree � Completelyagree 16:Hvw much do yau agree with the fallowing statement:"Dubuque should remain a leader when it cames to proacti�ely addressing climate change."? 239 responses � Completelydisagree � �isagree Neitherdisagree noragree �F�ree / Completelyagree paleBLUEd�� Dubuque Climate Action Plan Community Input Survey 3-g Response Summaries 17: Please select the fallowing Transportation salutians yau would support ar engage in��heck as many as you wish}: 215 responses I would use carpools,park and ride lots,or rideshare progrems $2[3H.�°/n� I would ride the bus at least once more per week if it ran more frequently 71 [33°I�] I would walk or ride a bike at least once more per week if I felt � 9 2y{58.1°/o} safer I would use shared mobility options if they were more available 7 t {33°Ia� Community development rules to favor walkable ❑ neighborhoods/business districts. ��2�'�� Design streets and treffic controls to lower vehicle emissions �74(SD.J°Io� I would support citywide anti-idling policies. �25�5$.��o] Using taxpayer dollars to install electric vehicle charging stations at key locations in the city. 'I 24{57.�°Io] I would support the City in replacing its fleet vehicles with hybrid — � � 163(75.8°/0� and electric vehicles. o so �oo isa zaa 19:Please select the fallowing Building salutions yau would suppart ar engage in (check as many as yau wish]: 209 responses Requireallrentalpropertiestomeetenergyefficiencystandards. �32{E3.��Io� Adopt energy efficiency building codes that reduce energy bills. I think it would be beneficial for me to know the energy score of a 9 83[87.6°l0} house before buying it. Offer incentives for energy and water efficiency,solar readiness, �BO{�E.B�Io� and stormwater management that go beyond code. All businesses over a certain size should be required to report their �77{$4.7��0� energy use to the City so that the City can provide a public summary of progress on energy .—�34{F4.��IO} efficiency in the community. � I would support the City and Alliant Energy in expanding incentives 117{56°l0} for customers switching from using gas to electricity. Using taxpayer money to cost effectively reduce the climate impact 147{70.3°lo} of City buildings and operations I think how and where we build should take into account expected '�64{�$.�p�o} future climate conditions I would support the City establishing higher energy efficiency � � � ��${��.2��0} performance standards for all City building projects 0 50 400 15D 2a0 3-10 Dubuque Climate Action Plan Community Input Survey paleBLUEdot 24:What other ideas do you ha�e on how the City can reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with Buildings, Housing,and Deaelopment in the cammunity? 54 respanses mandate°�of building energy use generated or off-set by GPP or renewable energy generatian � highertax on large bldg. and waster full use to give incentives ta college campuses on going green inititives. More incentives for businesses to reduce every year, not just new construction I would support changes to the zoning code to in�rease density, affardability and allaw more diverse neighborhoads and walkabilitythrough eliminatian of segregated residential zoning (R�, R2, R3, et�) Heat pump water heaters, Ice-making AC's,whale-home batteries, electric vehieles,�uctless AC equipment. Deep dehumidification. Outlaw gas lighting. Graund Coupled Heatpump ta avoid Heat Islands. Cool Roafs. CLEP douhles the cashflaw remuneration for all af these choices. Reduce government regulations to encourage business growth in the community, not grow regulations. Incentivize LEED certification buildings and passive and active solar designs through property tax breaks nr nihor nor4c Artitrnl�r iRrnr4 larit� r�nSrnlnnorc tn hi iilr� ci�ctainvF�lo onrl thni inhtfiil hiiil�innc in antirinoiinn V �j 4� opQ� .�.SS �� ef6�c�fO�6�'�`��e �o�'�Go�$`pr�a�o��o�� `��.�¢,`�J '��6''��40 2 a� �o �� ,�� oa �°`�` ��',po o��``�, `�Q,`�y�'0`��co,`�Qo��`�A$ ��0�$��`�yA`�OpaA`�� `o,pc �'o`�a�,�.o� �Sl.c`a�,s oa Qa,o c`'�,po �$�`,�`�Q,�t Qo�G,��o `��s �.,�o S`��Q , ``JAo �o`,�� J `as�Q ,�o �. �o,, o �t� �,�a � i o �o, �ot o�o �oo S�oQ y�� ,�� •°� ?� ��o �y�o a��'� Q` o,,a°j��6s��A9a 0��`�a`p ��J� �+� o~��'�y Ao�� 8�, �6Gsae�fa�'� �o\o� ,�ra, ``o $lo�o �aG� rso�'�60 ��05 �,�� o��fG�o,� �a�,.� o`��,� ��,� �a�a �i�'�o�a�� s�o '�.�'�i ��a�o `�� 5��'�G o`�o�' �yro��'�' a��s �gyq'o,Y,G��f 0��0� �iq� r`S``�e, ,D��,�af��'a �G,`��p� ��A�a�' ��o�y�y`o�o� `�``o�s �iQ,�`� oy��f so��r`�c0�;��, :. � �°��` Ss �'� �yy$`��`� ��d`��``� °�o`oa o ��i ♦ Qr; �t GL �`o y9�'� 'yo '4' -� �°s`�o��`J� A�J�`O�g�� Sr°,��`�'O�aAa�`'��` �i`Oa°�e i�o, o�G, rar� `��i �J��,��.� `��s �`,��o,a�,�o `osy. �� io�� oG�� 5'�'��~�0 `a`S�A 9�r��'`� ��o�� '��,i��`oG�� -a�'�S�`�'�o � B,jc��A� Oa Ae ��f °iA � r y° �,` af �r O�GOJ�'� s�,�aof o�,��,�oo ��co `0��,��,5 qG�A aB See Appendix 1 for �,5�� r,,��aia�� Q�` �dr�0�� complete log of �G�,o��J ��or��Gr �" responses �,� Js paleBLUEd��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan Community Input Survey 3-11 Response Summaries 21: Please select the following Energy salutians you would support or engage in [�he�k as many as yqu wish}: 200 responses I would pay$5-$10 more per month for a subscription to local solar � ��4�rJ7�I0� power Community solar program should be available at lower cost to low- �4�{74.�J�Ia} and moderate-income customers. I would be willing to pay more for electricity at certain times of day �O3��I.5�I0� to meet energy resilience goals. I would support Alliant Energy in establishing a goal for 100% ��O l7y0'0� renewable electricity for all customers in Dubuque. �1 J I would support the City in creating incentives for residents and ,��S��$0'0� businesses to install solar power. I think the City should invest in innovative technologies that ,��`��0'0� enhance renewable energy. - � I would support requiring all new residential and commercial ,�a7 r��.GO'0� buildings to install omsite solar energy � � �� I would support requiring all new residential and commercial 137{fi8.5°l0} buildingsto be"solarready` I would support the City incentivizing or promoting new dean` 3 54{77°l0] energy job creation. . I would support the City installing cost-effective renewable energy �E${84°l0� at City owned properties o �o �ao ��a zao 3-12 Dubuque Climate Action Plan Community Input Survey paleBLUEdot 22:What other ideas da you ha�e an how the City can reduce greenhouse gas emissions asso�iated with Energy in the community? 51 respanses plant more trees ta make up far the ash borer problem and make community gardening a joint effort with city and community I do nat suppart how Alliant Energy is gouging the consumer in iheir current rate case.City involvement with Alliant alone and na engagement with Black Hills Energy is a mistake.Any City relationship with Alliant should be suspect. Require all LED lighting in buildings by 2025 I feel that Alliant Energy should upgrade to salar on its own without charging their custamers extra to do so.I would like ihe City to own iheir own production of renewable energy. The reason I didn't suppart"requiring all new residential and commercial buildings to install an-site solar energy"is I can imagine same locations that might not be efficientiviable for solar. Use the river for energy production. ❑ubuque should own it's own electri��ompany and not rely on a national grid. Many�ommunities have and are continuing to do this with great success. � � �� ''� ��* �� .s *�� . �� +� � �� '�y� '�,��°��'�� s�,� �� ,��g#� �� '�� i�� ti�"� ,�� ,�,� ,�r �� y� � �,� �,�� ,� ��'i �'�` � � �� f� �� ' � �i� � i" � �',� �� t��'� �� h� ��i�' �� '� �� i'�� d��,�� - � �i �� a"�� {�y �� t ,�� i � See Appendix 1 for complete log of responses pa�eBLUEd�� Dubuque Climate Action Plan Community Input Survey 3-13 Response Summaries 23: Please select the fall�wing Waste reductinn solutions you wauld supp�rt or engage in (check as many as yau wish}; 217 responses I would support the City expanding the food recycling/compost �� •� --� �-• • collection service in the community. �8'.�{84.3°Io� I think my rates should be based on the amount of trash I throw away(and save money when I throw less). �4��6�.$��o� I think multi-family and apartment complexes should be required to offer recyding on-site for residents. �� 17r3�$D.B�Ia� I would support providing incentives to help divert or recyde construction materials through building relocation,deconstruction, . �74�8a.2o�} or salvage.. I would support the City partnering or investing in processes that 169{77.9°Io� would divert usable items for reuse. I would support the phase out of single use plastic bags at stores in ,�7$i$�p,o� the community. 7 50 ��D 15D 2Da 3-14 Dubuque Climate Action Plan Community Input Survey paleBLUEdot . Q��^^„�� Summarie 24:What ather ideas do yvu ha�e on haw the City can reduce greenhouse gas emissians asso�iated with Waste in the cammunity? 56 respanses glass recycling , ban or tax bottled water. If u participate in faod scrap composting, u should be able ta attain some of the compost to use in home gardening. Large businesses like restaurants,hotels, hospitals and clinics generate a LaT of waste and should be made ta recycle. We need ta pressure businesses to offer less packaging and plastic.5tyrofaam should be phased out. Maybe give lacal businesses an incentive ta switch to compostable straws and "to go" cantainers. Germany has an excellent model: https:llwww.howtogermany.comlpageslrecycling.himl The problem with recyding in rentals is that it's no one's job to be respansible far the bins,so the lids get lost and stuff blows out,clearly non-recyclable stuff is put in the bins,etc. Could landlords offer a slight rent discount in exchange far being the building's "recycle captain"and being responsible for the bins? EDUCATE!There is a huge education gap. People will not do their part if they don't understand why.They cit should partner with those in the private sectar already doing the work that they city has failed to do. The city HA5 to learn ta be a pariner ar they will fail at engaging the community in an inclusive way. muic icuan�c ui�c�c�uiLiir uuc Lu cnuc�iic ici�iNcio�uica aiiu ia�n vi �icaii vrowiarNuuiiL�Na�ca ��y�w u� r �� ,� -,� �� .�,�� .� '�'�r�� °* �� •� -� '��`� �� ' �� °�� ' � � � �,� � � � ��'� ,�� '� �� '� �� #� � �� '' ��` q�� 4� �� ,�� v �� , �� 4 � � � � �� } �� 1�� '�' ��'�� 1 �� ,��'� �� See Appendix 1 for �� complete log of �� responses paleBLUEd��i Dubuque Climate Action Plan Community Input Survey 3-15 25:What would yvu like to see dvne ta help residents or businesses prepare far the impacts af climate change? 168 responses Have more information&education in more places-almost a form of warning propaganda Community educatian and outreach programming, 3�modeling to shaw the potential effects of climate change in our cammunity. affordable options for the middle class Educational seminars ban plastic reuse glass guidance ..,,quality infarmation Reduce government regulations on the climate haax I will be dead before many of these ideas or changes are instituted Mare sharing of knowledge, more education to younger residents as ihey could be the means to help older 26: Da you know of any existing resources that can be applied tv helping prepare residents or businesses for climate�hange impacts? If sa,which resvurces? 46respanses rent a hike Petal Program perhaps.Alliant can assist in solar. Nope Ignoring the hype and hysteria Too many to list. Urhan agriculture and more veggie gardening. There are several with la�al utility companies that will do an energy audit on homes for free. We did ours and have saved hundreds aver the years doing what they suggested. None Solar Sorry, no See Appendix 1 for complete log of responses 3-16 Dubuque Climate Action Plan Community Input Survey pa�eBLUEd�t '__' J l. 27: What would you like to see dane tv reduce city-wide greenhvuse gas emissions? 99 respanses Incentives for people ta make a switch is crucial. A majority of people will not make a change unless there is something in it for them. Emplayers affering incentives for walking,biking,carpoaling ar taking public transportation ta work. Electrification af vehicles and structures offset with renewable energy. More green incentives electric husses Get a new mayor. City vehicles including the City Manager need to be fuel effi�ient. stop allawing vehicles idling far periads of time, i.e. supervisor stops to loak at city constructian wark, etc replace city awned vehicles with smaller, mare efficient vehicles. No need for an individual employee to be driving a 5 passenger vehicle...Approue the use of galf carts types vehicles for use below the bluffs...more 2$: Do you knaw of any existing resources that can 6e applied to helping reduce city-wide greenhouse gas emissions? If so,which resources? 40respanses National Geographic April 2019 issue is called"Cities: Ideas for a erighter Future. It's a great issue! Public Transit(Jule} Nope Reduce eommercial food wasting by City 2xlweek callection. The people in city positians are brainwashed hacks. Naving the huge outdated taxpayer funded Five Flags Civic Center open with a loss of money.This is an extremely waste of energy and money. City wide Recycling Programs do work great. 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It has increased change. a�er the pas[1D years to the paint were we are afrakd every tlme it starts to rain! winters getting colder,summers getting hotter Property Tax has risen do the the cost of people 6elleving in thls scam. Gardening has been a struggle.unpredi�taGie weather patterns,and taking on mother nature,is sametimes a 6attle Different weather patterns tend to affect how my 6ody breaks down my medications all my trees-maple-hlew aver In storms a6out 2 years ago...using afr conditloner more O�erheating in the summer�some health impacts like dehydratian Climate change is a li6eral lie. It's ditflcu3t to grow uegeta6les in the garden due to tlmes of scarce raln,flooding, Affecting wildlife,lnse[ts,pird populatlon,garden poifina[ian and changea6le temperatures minor or no eftect Fake news takes[o muth time dlstussing fabrica[ed facts to steer agenda. Having to listen to people who 6elieve�limate change is caused only 6y manklnd and Not having kids because of It dan't a�knowledge[ha[the dimate changes e�ery year,decade,cen[ury, None,weather is�yclical millennium,e[t�€;.and has peen[hanging for 4 pillion years. a�aila6ility�price increase of food Higher food costs,higher energy casts i warry abou[�lima[e�hange a lat.I lase sleep o�er it. Having famlly duing In Eurape reporting the same�Ifmate changes and its scary. More�heavier snows•affects my a6ility to get to�from work.Winter has more extended and more significant gnat season free2e�thaw ryrles rather than longer freexe-thls leads to mare road damage and Higher insurance premiums and costs far goods and services icier sidewalks/parking areas as snowmelt refree:es at night.Basement Some in�reased in�iden�e of mold laundry�storage in my rental is damper;landlord is struggling with mold. Not at all. Opened Upcycie bubuque and joined the fight to change toxic mindsets that 7018 polar vortex [on[ribute ta tlima[e[hange. I see no impact of climate change. Ail the data indicates no impact from climate I ha�en't.Climate change Is a scam and money grah. change mare extreme weather Anxiety o�er irrepara6le damage to aur warld and what the future holds. I have naticed more windy days and sustained wind damage. Crap damage due to unexpected cold temperatures None I don't belie�e in climate change More expensive food,herbs,Supplements hecause raw source Ing�edlents have Wind stOrmS harder time praspering. none I havenaE'"t! Run air cond#[koner set 80 degrees No impact,dimate hasn't�hanged dramatitally None None at all. Fear far the future of the earth Excessi�e rainfall damaged garden Lotal govt suppresslan oF the cpn�ern 15 inches of rain in 1�hours in 2D11 flooded my baseman[through chimney. ThQ i55Ue Df 111trdtCS Irl WdtEr SUpply i5 a COnt2ry7. Increased heating use due to"polar�ortex"and record-law temperatures;my inahility to use Fhe ri�er due ta frequent flooding.Wet 6asement more frequently significan[o[her works in Alaska and his industry{glacial tours}has 6een impa�ted by than in years past. the hlgh temperatures there;my father is a farmer and has been ImpaCted Gy the Anxlety about[hlldren�€'"s future and thefr resources shift in seasons and changes in rainfall In[rease In oUerall mental stress,anxlety-una6le to enjay outdoor a[tivitles as mu[h More insects. as previously done due to extremes in temperature�weather Climate�hange is a hoax to�harge�itixens a carbon tax. Climate anxietyl Wa[�hing[he�hange in Alaska and California. I am a vegetahle grower,a prafession that has Gecome more pre[arlous and unpredicta6le than e�er over the last several years. The weather has changed.Ita€"'s 4s dlfferen[eaEh year.There ha�e always 6een hurri�anes,floods,humid days.I actually see temperature drops�s warming.The 13€""m a scu6a di�er.The reeis I dive an are negati�ely impacted. polar�ortex iast year?Haw many days were canceled at schools for heat the last 3 years vs 5 years ago?la€'"II tell you ita€TMs de�reased.I have used Iess air Energy hill increase due to the Implementatian of clean energy. �ondltioning and ha�e had to use sweats and hiankets in August more now than E remember as a child in the 80s.Those who push for climate change are using more Reduced a6iliFy to enjoy outdoor recreation due to weather extremes carbon emissions than average 500 people.As a persan who hekie�es in science,I know that information can change and[hase climate theoris[need to understand that.Look at who is promoting and question their motives and see how their Hurrlcanes,Power Qutages,Polltital upheavals,People are finally taking notice...but finances have flou�ished since taking maney from the climate change foundations. there are a large num6er of general assumptlons a6out cllmate change that are 7hey are multimillionairesl accepted 6y most peop3e and are sim�ly not true: E.G.Reduced kWh consumptian is the 6est way to lower Fassil Fuel powered generation. Indi�iduals largely fee! 7he clty wants to use my tax dollars to push climate[hange propaganda as a r2asan to mirromanage my e�eryday life. Stick to city planning and cease with the S1W PawerEess to really affec[CC...and Go�ernment thinks thai amellarating this pro6lem is expensiue...hut it fa�t It Is a money-makerl I nonsense. fear offuture I[affects us all at some le�el. Cllrrea[e�hange was InUented by che chlnese to hun american manufacturing. An increased awareness aF unusual seasonal changes:warmer wln[ers,langer las[ing win[ers,later springs and�older,more gnats with more rain{this last lune�,�ery Longest Mississippi flooding short summers,profoundiy rainy Septem6er and unusually[old October. Soil quality-I am working to preserve ii on my end,bu[I see the farms destroying it whlth pa�'allels to a[hange 4n weather antl rainfall patterns whl[h leads to[rop 1055 Affordahle housing has seen mare property damage due to climate or less Sense of wellbeing;men[al health and anxiety assotlated wi[h tlimate haxards and There hasn't been a change Eonge�i[y oF our piane[ A1-2 Dubuque Climate Action Plan Community Input Survey paleBLUEdot . Too much propaganda and forcing this stuff down aur children's throats.Stop it. more anxiety over fossil fuel use,less air travel due to hlgh carhon faotprint{hace �elting Ice caps. Rise in sea Ievel used car6in ofFsets 6ut am wary ahout their effectiveness�,in general Rise in my Prqperty Tax fpr chasing shades lessopptomistic a6out tuture due to fack of action on Climate Emergency Ecanomic Inability[o re�erse the eNe�ts. N�'�' There will Ilkely be Insect infestatfons and dlsease outhreaks,as well as possl6le famine More dramatic and chaotic weather conditions,intensely fluctuating temperatures Global effects on more vulnerable populations,and ioss of land as the oceans rise, and and altogether Shlft in the[Ilmate�environment that We Ilve In. as wefl as the loss af non-salt water. Economic impa�ts on small business owners I'm an engineer for the�ity and ha�e 6een In�ol�ed with developing proje�ts to hel ry}�ss mi�ratian alle�iate the impacts of climate change. hlone How much I sweat at nigh[ civiiity in diFficult times Plpe Greaks and water damage from polar vortex i'm concerned that man y peaple don't seem�ancerned,that they don't feel like thls is a hig deal. My psy�hologi�al well-heing.More rafn/cold wea[her=sadAer Chelsle The speed with which they will occur. Anxiety about my kid's futures on this planet. Nane ur6an heai Island effe�t Change of food that is avallable Ecosystem degradatian n�a Tha[cltizens are 6eing manlpula[ed. NA WAter Vapor is#1 greenhouse gas and is a catalyst to other greenhouse gases none that I'�e noticed such as CO2,no climate modeE includes this,[hey are all wrong,its fake. We do ppilute tpo mu[h 6ut this whple thing fs fake. None,it is a hoax 13:WhaL other cancerns da you have about possi6le impacts of climate change7 My bigges[con�ern ahout climate change is the signifi�ant impact to the standard how to sustaln Ilfe on this planet. of living of the paor and midCle class from the proposals to�omhat climate yauth and future generations 6e aware oF these changes in the weather and �hange appropriately do some small lhing abaut it. retytle,plan[,tlean up their messes, ��creased tornadic activities-climate change typica4ly means same weather but in and 6e mindful of fuel consumptlon. [rea[er extremes-dlsaster mitlgation must he empleyed I am concerned Foo many people are huying this lie as a reason to waste tax resourses. The climate has been changing since creation.7here is�ery li[tle man can do dlsla�ated peoples due to rising water leve3s a6out this.The L15A leads the way In s[opping pollu[Von of air,land and water. Chlna,India,and other Fhird world coun[ries are the principal polluters.They are Quality of life decreasing The projectian da[a you present is not Fattuai,hut an agenda heing pushed by doing little ar nothing to stap i[, people wha have a monetary interest in spreading falsehaads and pani�, kone. �t is a hoax. , I don't belie�e in climate change and rrop failure,severe storms,chao[i�tempera[ures,mel[Ing of the permafrost The impaCts our[hildren and grandChildren will have tp faCe. Increased energy use�for summer cooltng and winter snow removal}.In�aslve Tourism species-damage to heaEth and to food productian. none Social Equity,in�rease in overall sall temp=redu�[ian aF nutrient retention of aur Making�hanges ta the water Ereaiment plant....it wauld definitely help the�iean Foad.7he empirlcal evldenCe from multiple sourCes suggest that there are air quality! multiple positi�e feed hack Ioops acti�e right now which will increase our chances How lower economic people will bear greater costs of climate change. of�ampletely compromising our ecosystem In whlch we depend on. hunger in world�papulation moveme�n[�loss of iowa[ropslFoad Qu6uque Is nat doing enaugh I feel defeated hy the glp6al scale of the pra6lem vs.my a6lEity to make an impa�t None.Earth can take care of itself.It has for millions of years. as a single indi�iduaf,or e�en of one city. I also worry about the disconnect of glohal a�tors(�auntrles,governments}who�ould conceivably make a meaningful As an in[egratiue health practitioner, I am concerned with a continued decline in impa�t,6ut are unwllling[o do so. health and spike in illnesses related to climate change.Air pollution,waier quality, The ina6iiity of Ear[h[o con[inue to sustain life.Period. heavy metal purden and 5o mu�h mQre,plays a key rple tp the health pF humans... Impact on animals We are all gaing to die The eo$t 4uality of life For Future generations. immlgration due ta weather[hanges.{I suppprt immigrants). Harsh wlnters hot[er summers It�€"'s a joke!E�er heard of evolutlon? Terrihle go�ernment intervention in my life and the destruction of the economy due to that government in[ervention. Overall habitat and spe�ies loss.The run away effec[s of i�e melt eFfecting a�ean I dm[Qn[ernEd thdt thE hyStErid rCIB[ed t0 CEImBtQ thdng2 will drive pplitital conveyor belts,causing extreme weather eaents and changing wea[her patterns. actians that are expensi�e,ineFEective and unneeded Ecanomic impacts on the li�elihoods of rural families�farmers I'm concerned that climate change cancerns are 6ased on computer modeks and Increase in migration among iniand,northern communities from'climate not empirical eviden�e refugees'From�aascal and desert citkes.As tempera�ures and sea levels rlse,these Bunker mentality rather than common good and care for the most�ulnerahle heavily papulated areas will see large num6ers of residents flee to higher ground Economic impacts and loss of livelihoad for indi�iduals working in certain and northern locations.Other locations where they will flee ta are not anticipating industries;inability For low-intome individuals to re[eive the assistan[e needed to and preparing to deal wit1�the influx of these people. prepare for/adapt to climaFe change;lass of diversity in flora&fauna and increase Massi�e migration,Need to relocate cities,Budget stress in endangered spe�ies due to rapidly changing ha6itats Violence due to Fighting over resour�es,violen�e tawards immigrants escaping Poilution,and pes[[clde and ather taxi�chemlcals are the real prohlems. climate change. la€•"m more�on�erned a6out wildlife 6eing afFected from chemical run off in Lack of preparation for pu6lic safety. �reeks and ri�ers.5[op using sprays and pesti�ides.Don�€"'t you see a�orrelation Tha[the planet long term is not habitabie and that many species cease to exist Getween these Sprays and Canters7 [herefore destraying hlodl�ersity. I am concerned that this fake nonsense will 6e used hy an already o�er-reaching Increased occurrence aftornadoes city council to infringe on my liberties. Ma55 exiinction LlCerals using kt as�n excuse ta hurt non liheral 6uslness and industries Animal extinctions paleBLUEd�� Dubuque Climate Action Plan Community Input Survey A1-3 Peaple do not undersiand[he ele[[ricity rellal]ility Issue is a valuable key ta sal�ing the Climate Change pro6lem 6ecause they do not understand the importance ot batteries and how ta finance their ownership. Electric batYeries can 18:What otlier ldeas doyou have on hovlthe Clty�an red�cegreenliouse gasemisslons as;o�latec he easlly flnanced�[hese will so3ue rella6111ty,improve[he e�anomirs af AdJ a]`h5 salestax.Issuesorne Form of Io to e�eryone in the ci[yand le[tf�em ride the 6vs forfree. renewa6le energy and allow individuals to get a negative car6on fooYprint. stopwa�trng cax money on soine of these pro�ects or comp�ete a more reasonah�e cosc 6enePican: many stat?mPnts do not:�pply to my current situation violEhte,ma55iv2 dEathS Make nei hbor arks famil I allowin do s friendl•,so u could exercise our etwithout havin t� � P Y S 8 6I S Y P � It isour responsi6ility to be stewards of our resources,IE don t waste them and usejudiciously;6ut Cancerns that locally our city could do more to help decrease glo6a!warming. i�«,�i�„�,y r��:��,u��r��h��„Fs i��e�Fw;�hi�e��e�y:��d�m�s.,��,r��Nt:��:i�..Fi��i��:��t��:i�.� More education is needed to inform citixens of the value of trees sa they don't cut I would walkto work everyday and ride the bus home[I live halfway upthe 61uff and the hill�s moi them dawn needlessfy without rep3a�ing them. This o�curs regularly throughout Make the entire city more pedestrian and 6ikerfriendly.Oecrease parkingavaila6ilityfor cars. the[ity. Not only do they gi�e off oxygen and absor6 carhon dioxide hut act as LVhile using the Natural Gas produced 6y the land fifl to fill Vehiclesseems to be a great use of a re: saund 6uffers and decrease erosion. 6ackyard fire pit 6urning should 6e 6anned. A safer community equals morefolks walking and usingpu6li�transporcation.fill theeducativn ga� Remove stoplights and redesign intersec[ions wi[h Highway 20 to he onloff ramps instead of const Not only does this create 6reathing pro6lems for nekghhors 6ut pollutEon and nc�tri<<�rs more C�2 into Fhe atmosphere.It is a dangerous and unnecessary pleasure gi�en Light r�if In thc downtawn,cspc�ially}rom tlic Port[o Main Strcct[o tl�c Millwork�isEri�t thcn to the seriousness of glo6al warming leading to climate change. increased tiike parking and�ncent�ves forcycio-�� linproved k�lke ameni[ies:more safe locatlonsto lock hlkes,61cycle"Flx-I["statlons,etc.;employer Climate refugees needing additianal services that the Midwest is not prepared to ��i��,:�€�•�,��t,��w i:�k��,��i;�:�i��ii:��s:��d sF��d��•.�v:�ii�:�i e�e��y��i�,�:i��,s. SLnpwilh Ihis nnnsense.11ynu wanl Ln help Lh��nv �nL,slnp spaying Lh�parks wilfi pnisnn.P pro�ide,causing societal unrest,inffaming race tensions and relations,etc. increase awareness of comvos:in8 p�ogram. Vef�i�le ernisslon poli�in�,rc�orF snlar PV,hydraelec[ric,snlar therrnal,more sldewalks, As the south heats up and the�ostal ares are inundated,there wlll 6e increased �vnrker hn«sin�near wn�k. migration north and away from costal area.I fear that this will provoke many folks Curfew o.�children to stoptlie driving and s�rewingaround at all hours of the night. to become mpre antl-immlgrant,and promote a mere mklltarlted sadeiy.This wlll 6us routesto Llg cmploycrs H�vc noti�ed aho�t 8045 of thc huses tliat travcl thc City�rc completcly empty...isn't this�tatal w iead to a further growth of the U.S.military-the single largest poluting institution V,ralk toworkor iust forf�n.Makeowners oF propertythat do not have sideu�all�s ante up and cre: in te world.This wil!only further exaspera[e the Climate Emergen�y. M�,��r.rvr��iy�Ft,��:i�, F.F»�,d�d t�:,s s�N��:e<<�R,��;r,t��r,��ds. Economic impacts to population -lack of work;inahility to get emp4oyment,etC. This is am6itious hut I 6elieve we should star[to phase outvehicles that run on fossil fuels.YVe nee 6us rnutes could 6e added to cover more of thz city.The 6us stop nearest our house is over a ten r not needed Lo�al e�anomy if farming trends and alternate�rops are needed. I[hink the Employer hased in�entives{finarv�ial or not]orotherf�nancial in�entives;discounts togym memhe Farming community may be hard to swing in another direction from soy6eans and None until AI Gore gives up his inanslons�ndjet planetravcl. Cofn in ihis feglon. Stopwasting ourtimcand moncyu•i[h thls 6s 6eterforatlon of and ohstacfes for�ammunity support systems{governmental or makc p�rking�a=_t more so altcrnativc options havc a�h�n�c,stop 6uildinE surf��c lot:and parkini company cult�re hasto cliange-can't expect someone to rlde tlie 6�s or carpool and then he expe otherwlse}. n�:i�v�i k�� d�,�:;��e�� i�v��;�i�,��r Fie�:«��u�r,��:i�, y R �� ,��, Peaple doing nothing fo stop i[! N„�.,,,�� Hedu�P.,r�use,reryde Increasing the range af invasi�e species,for exampke invasive plants, and Nore crowding out of nati�e species in addition to decreasing fitness of nati�e species implementcomplete streets and their loss in ecosystems;ecosystem coilapse due to Ioss of native species such Folks,this platform is so upto date,that my old softwarewill notallou•meto see thequestions.I c Quit spendingtaxdollars on this hoax.Fixthe issue infrastructure instead.Balance the 6udget. as native 6ees and other nati�e insects and inverte6rates;loss of,at first, Climatc�h�ngc is a Icft wing dream indigenous cultures which depend on intact ecosystems:koss of spiritual source for Clty offlclals could ca�pool' all creattlres,Irt�pairing mental heai[h Clty sha�ld use clicap and plentlful encrRV- PFone We needto}Ind vlays to reduce plastic usage. Nnr Impact on medicinal plants advncatefor world-wide changelVotelthink6eyond�ubuque Requir?taxi and ride-sharevehicles to he eiectric powered-Enforce ordinance if created. �'a Provide 6i�y«e lanes in all neigh6orhoods µA Reduce cost and in�rease routes of transitto in�rease ridership. all were named above Nothing A1-4 Dubuque Climate Action Plan Community Input Survey pa�eBLUEdot En�ouraging businesses and getting more salar panels. 26:What other ideas do you ha�e on how the City can reduce greenhause �one until AI Gore gets rid of his let tra�els and mansions. gas emissians associated with Buildings,Housing,and De�elopment in the �et back to city responsibilities and stop sa�ing the world communiFy? to give in�enti�es to college campuses ❑n going green inititi�es. require that all new construction be"salar ready"{by installing canduit Reduce government regulations to encaurage 6usiness growth in the during�onstru�tion}ar ready for other energy saving te�hnologies community,not grow regulations. There are many goad ideas hut we must be mindful that this is a halance.I i disagree with your statement a�out swit�hing fram gas to electricity. am not sure the use af tax dollars as incenti�es is the k�est use at the locai naturai gas is a clean burning source af fuel. many electrieal plants are le�el-the go�ernment shauld lead,6ut remember its role. I strongly using gas instead of coal. paarly worded statement support increased educatian for citixens. All city owned huiidings should ha�e solar..lead 6y example can�ert their properties ta renewahle energy;neigh6orhood charging I wvuld su ppvrt�hanges to the 2oning�ode tv increase density, stations or solar arrays;more green spaces and decrease in urban sprawl. afforda6ility and allow more di�erse neighborhoeds and walkability through elimination of segregated residential xoning(R1,R2,R3,etc] Is the current solar col[ection beneficial?If so,I'd lo�e to see that expanded. Is the eity exploring wind energy?I'd also like to see more incenti�es of all retro-�ammissianing all 6uildings kinds facused an landlords,6ecause those af us wha rent dan't ha�e a lat of I think the�ity should allaw people ta opt to use only Green prvdu�ed power ta impro�e our home energy consumptio�. energy. They should pay the full cost aF the energy�s 6urdening the poar and middle class with higher energy cost. When there is no avaiiable green Hos#work sessians or workshops offering companies or indi�iduals energy ele�trical ser�ice would 6e�ur[ailed at their residen[e.To a�oid informa[ion and skilis�tools to reduce emissions. ha�ing to ha�ve fassil fuel hack up solutions that the poor and middle cfass ha�e ta pay for to suppart them when green energy isn't a�aila�le. Le�els Stop wasting peoples time with talking.pq the things that are talked abaut. af green energy productian would he monitored real time and allacated ta Source locally.We ha�e a levy that can 6e utilized for energy production. those opting inFv the green program. The city can own their own electric campany tv keep�ontrol af the rate Use incentives to en�ourage solar panels(residential&�ommertialJ,rain in�reases,not relying on a national grid 6etter prote�ts our�itirens.There garde�s and permeable pa�ers are so many failures it is hard to know where to start. PACE program that laans money far energy efficiency&payhack thru Build a wall.on the sauth end af town energy sa�ings None at this time All of these items presume that the ga�ernment knows better than More mixed use and denser develepments to decrease Urhan sprawl. individuals. En�ourage more mul#istory single family homes to red�ce home foatprints Use MORE Natural Gas and LE55 ele�triGity. Ita€"`s cleaner and cheaper. ta encourage single family density.Cqndos and nat just rental ur+its in the Increase the use of salar Millwark. Let the market dictate. Remodel and deconstruction over demfllition I don't helie�e the City needs to do more than they already rfo. Pilat solar energy programs far low-in�ome housing units to reduce casts higher tax on large 61dg.and waster full use for these indi�iduals and inspire�hange from the bottom,up Evaluate parks�greenway area�s.huilt�pa�ed area in�ity,and determine Stop using pesti�ides an all�ity property,affecting our water quality. impro�ed and sustainable ratio Fhat daes not increase�ity heat index or Pesticides�an affe�t water temperatures. prevent groundwater absorption. Inerease shade tree plantings on city I dona€'"t think using my doilars that ha�e been stfllen from me without my streets and thraughout ur6an areas. �onsent should 6e used against me as enforrements and citations of made pro�ide energy efficiency training on the city channel,water bill mailings, up rules.it isna€"'t the go�ernments choice to stron$arm citixens. �oop with a Lowea€'"s type store to ha�e 6iweekly e�o smart training All of these ideas are gross. Rent will skyro�ket with this nvnsense and yau will kill the housing market wifh this BS.Stop! Incenti�+xe LEE��ertifi�ation huildings and passive and a�ti�e svlar designs Focus on crime and gang a�ti�ity and heroin laced with�hinese fentynal through property tax breaks or other perks.Acti�ely wark with de�efopers 6efore worrying al�aut fake conspiracy theories. Maybe stop importing ta 6uild sustainahle and thaughtful 6uildings in anti�ipation for future felons from illinois ta live for free and�ommit crimes and shoot at ea�h in climate realities. puhlic in braad daylight as well. Svbsidies for using svlar wind energy for�ity af Dubuque The a6o�e are really good City huildings should in�orporate energy alternatives and not reky Utilixe�urrent stru�tures�ersus 6uilding new. completely on fossil fuel plants afone.City de�elopment shauldn't expand All new t�uildings and reno�atians participate in the Alliant�Blachills CNC outward hut rede�elop a6andoned areas and gray�hrownfields. design assist program,enforce the�ontinuaus insulation�ode requirement Infill de�elopment;Compact de�elopment patterns especially at faundations, Heat pump water heaters,Ice-making AC's,whaie-home batteries,electri� vehicles,�uctiess AC equipment. ❑eep dehumidification.Outlaw gas Plant 10 trees for e�ery salar panel installed.6an the electrie cars that da lighting. Ground Coupled Heatpump ta auoid Heat Islands. Cool Roofs. mare damage to the enviranment as a whale than the will e�er preser�e. C�EP ciou6les the cashFlow remuneration fer all of these chaices. More incenti�es far 6usinesses to redu�e e�ery year,not just new canstruction En�vurage thrvugh edu�ativn peaple building smaller energy efficient Lea�e the community alone,don't sho�e this stuff down the ha�k 6ones of a homes instead of inega mansions.Encouraging de�elopers to 6uild smailer City. They are regulated enough. homes instead of energy gurtling large homes that geople dan't need. Retired peaple especially could use small energy efficient hames on small Whate�er the City derides,don't get rid of C�WS! I la�e�ooking up a giant Ivts arranged in neighborhqvds whiGh en�aurage people tv help ea�h ather. juice steak after working 6D+hours of hard labor. Man I la�e MEAT! add mare dean energy solar panels More salar on city 6uildings paleBLUEd�� Dubuque Climate Action Plan Community Input Survey A1-5 mandate 96 of 6uilding energy use generated or off-set 6y GPP or renewahle energy generation Reduee,reuse,reeycle Sa�e the money,it is nature All new[pnstructian in the�ity and[aunYy must have sfllar panels�tiles� The eity government should lead hy example and stop all carY�on roofs. Roofs shauld also ha�e solar thermal callectors tied knto heating� producing activities when e�er possi6le. City governments generate�ery water heating systems. It shoulcf be easier for the publie#o hook their little�arhon in the 17�0's. Can use that as a target. Remflve A�C units in pri�et so€ar generatian systems into the ele�tri�grid and Allient Energy o gv�ernment buildings,dis[vntinue all tity gvvernment tra�el uniess it is the energy�ompany��oop servicing the property must 6uy ex�ess energ+ using nane energy consuming sources{6ike,walking,Skype,horse...y. pradu[ed at at a pri�e 20%higer than it pays fpr is normal energy supply pACE pragram ALient Energy and oFher electrical suppliers conected to the grid need to The City shauld NOT he invol�ed in any of these decvmmodify energy and be�ome public utilities. Alliant shaufd offer lawer�ost salar aptians. En�ourage the rehabilitatian of alder 6uildings rather than 6uilding new �iYy shvuld stay vut of the energy business. ones. This whole idea of controlling climate change is ridi�ulous unless of course you think yaua€'"re God. Finding e�en mare ways to increase afternati�e energy production mean: glass re-cy�ling�reduce food waste�educate puhlic (wind turbine farms,solar energy pane3s on public bui3dings�parking lots, free�Fow cast educational programs ta be offered to hekp people learn w I will not select any solar-related solutions without knowledge if these they�an do}. solutions are intended to be subsidized. The whole picture is not Reincorporate nature inta the 6uilding sites. Grow rooftop gardens and presented here which I 6elie�e unduly skews the results of the survey. plant more trees arvund the sites. Cvuld the[ity en[purage/suppart effvrts among area colleges and uni�ersities ta research,inno�ate,and share ideas�solutions with�ity agencies? Sponsor or underwrite area eanterences,workshops,etc. 22:What other ideas do you have on how the City can redu�e Make Du6uque a regional sourte for ideas and technalogy transfer. greenhouse gas emissiuns assuciated with Energy in the community? Incenti�i�e new construction to be solar ready plant more trees to make up for the ash horer pro6lem and make Cooperate vn better pu6lit transit with Asbury,Peasta,and rural cammunity gardening a joint effart with city and community suhdi�isions I dv not support hvw Alliant Energy is gvuging the cansumer in their Forget it ita€'""s a hoax! �urrent rate case. City in�ol�ement with Alliant alone and no Maving to muni�ipal awned ele�tricaf so that the City can control the engagement with Blaek Hills Energy is a mistake. Any City relationship dire�tion it does in terms af energy produ�tion,prafits�an he rein�ested with Alliant should he suspect. in the community(instead of shareholder pocketsy Require all LE�lighting in buildings by 2025 All city-funded�TlF finan�ed proje�ts should ha�e requirements related to I feel that Alliant Energy should upgrade to solar on its own without renewable energy or energy effi[iency �harging their�ustomers extra ta da sa.I would like the City to awn their Bike path lane for city of oB4, The reason I didn't support"requiring all new residential and�ommercial Apply this to schools as well 6uildings to install on-site soEar energy"is]can imagine same locations Batteries in building are far 6etter and more cost-effe�ti�e to achie�e a that might nat he effi�ient��iahle for solar. lower carhon footprint than installing solar....Yaur state has an lJse the ri�er for energy production.Du6uque should own it's own awesome Wind power reserve and mu�h has yet tv he develpped...Find electric�ampany and not rely on a national grid.Many communities ha�e a good way to e�onomically support it in the soon to 6e extinguished and are cantinuing to do this with great suecess. Production Tax Credit...YQU can do that with CLEP far more cheaply and Reduce greenhause gasa€'"s help 6usinesses in yaur state! Home and lausiness hased micra wind turhines. Reducinggas powered lawn mower usage. Educate youYh and residents on energy reduction management and �ity going LEP lights vr nv lights as mu�h as possibie appropriate technology. Pilat innovati�e partnershipswith micragrid and battery storage Policy to prioritize grayfield and brownfield rede�elopment over new technology;farge partnerships with agricultural�roducers to reduce develapments�antri6uting to City sprawl; energy use assa�iated with fvod and fuel prv[essing;[reate a�hallenge Who on the city counsef has maney ties with salar ready solar power amang large�ommercial and industrial energy users to redu�e energy companies?Greasing pockets!We see it! use or impra�e efficiency by x%o�er a baseline ❑isgusting. We are entering a tfine when the Mississippi and other ri�ers are more Hydraelectric an the Ri�er frequently at high water le�els.We need to tap inta that hydro-electric 6io diesel and ethanol only in city owned machinery and autos source. How about some wind turhines on the west end? I don't really know. More education on solar re6ates for residential instalks.Right now I don't Plant more trees.Use more green roofs. know if I can trust answers from an installer wha could profit off ine Stap the bus routes and let people get around on their own. 8uy �heaper gasoline cars and nat the massi�e ones that are�urrently in the fleet. Get rid of parking meters dvwntown. More fuel sources su�h as ele�trit and�ng at the pump la€'"d really like ta see solar panels on as many huildings as passi6le None until AI Gare gi�es up his mansians and jet tra�el. 6s science Mandatary cur6side recycling-farall buildings A1-6 Dubuque Climate Action Plan Community Input Survey pa�eBLUEd�t 24:What o#her ideas do you ha►►e on how the City can redu�e 5chooi�istr9ct to add soiar and insulation on all roofs, greenhouse gas emissions assaciated with Waste in t�e ge honest a6out this.�on't raise taxes because somebody wants you community? to be more green.Our country leads the world in cleaning up the ban ar tax bottled water, environment.We are doing fine.5top this kind of thing tryi ng to If u participate in food scrap composting,u should 6e a61e to at#ain spend more of our tax money on this stuff a nd fix the failing some of the compost ta use in home gardening. infrastrueture yau aren't mair�taing now. Ha�+e more central recyciing dumpers around town,..currently this Large businesses like restaurants,hotels, hospitaEs and clinics onEy one in the direct City? generate a LdT of waste and shouid be made to recycle.We need t❑ pressure businesses ta offer less packaging and plastic.S[yrofoam Do like Califarnia and pay each resident$6DD a month to just sit and should be phased out. Maybe give local businesses an incentive to yuatch T.V.instead af working...foak at all the fuel we cauld save by switch tfl composta�le straws and"tfl go"cantainers.Germany has ha�ing people stay at home and off the streets I i I an excellent model: I want glass to be collected for recycli ng in�u buque https:�f www.howtogerma ny.com�pages/recycling.htm I I believe the recycfing cflmpanies need tfl accept mflre materials. For The problem with recycling in rentals is that iYs no one's job ta be exarnple,I dona€'Mt 6e�ieve they accept glass or certain types a# responsi6le forthe bins,so the fids get Eost and stuf#blows out, plastic,butthey should.I alsothinlC we shoulcf have more places clearly non-recyclable stuff is put in the bins,eTe.Could landlords �,,f�ere phones and other metals can be recycled. offer a slig�t rent discount in exchange for�eing the building's Restaurants only allowstraws upan reqUest. "recycle captain"and being responsible for the bins? IViore support of classes to build cornpost bins and instruction on how glass recycling to use them e�en if not garden€ng. E�UCATE! There is a huge education gap.People will not dfl their None until AI Gore gives up his Jet travels and mansions. part if they don't understanc!why.They cit should par[ner with those Stop wasting time and money with this shit in the pri�ate sector al ready dQing the work tha#they city has!ai led to do.The city HA5 ta learn tfl be a partner ar they will fail at engaging the community in an inclusive way. more education about what waste reductian laaks fike and haw Yes!!!!Phase out single bag usage,pleasel!I!I've done it for 1.5 year� recycling really works and why reduction and reuse is 6eEter It can be done and sfl simple.... While we're on the tapic of plastic bags,!et's get rid of straws and I would like single use plastic grocery I�ags to stay as I reuse them Styrofoam glassesJto-go boxes many,manytimes befflre finally disposing of them. education Recycling totes(blue bins}for ail custnmers,t�en move to every other week reeycling pickup. I would suppart reduced frequency of trash pickup.I would support a Prioritizefood reseueto assist thefaod irrsecure. Encourage backyar� municipa€or municipal supported business specializing in glass chickens feed with food scraps. recycling/remanufacturing. Ban plastic straws;tax on single-use waste items tpaper plates, Incentives for diverting construction materials anly un#il market plastic cups,plastic water 6ottles,etc.);permit campost collection established pragram in multi-residential/apartment buildings;attract a business Reduce,reuse,recycle owner to open a bu€k,bring-your-own-containers store; lnternally: None centralize purchasing and re-use for common items such as office supplies to mitigate multiple departments purchasing items and ha�e one centraf location for alE to use;i�ternally:provide compost bins in �et rid of ALL plastic bags. Put more recyclable containers around the City hreak rooms city and in the parks[some parks don't have any or few}. Make sure containers are well marked.Make it mandatory(fines if need hef for Quit enforcing policies that line your pockets and depEete the citi�ens residents and businesses to recycEe.I've seen trash dumpsters with How about those who propose such drastic measures make�hese cardboard boxes in them around the city. I see peaple throwing trash cha nges in their homes first and put their money where their mouths out their windows onto the caty streei[s often,and that should not be are!Live in a cornplex, bike,use the bus.What size hause do you live allowed.Perhaps we need to have a Pride in the City of Dubuque day in?Maybe we should rnandate your home be campletely recione to to clean up and educate re:thrflwing trash in the tras� instead of the meet such strict standards being prQposed to your citizens! streets.I don't think Dubuque is very green at all.. I wauld suppart phasing out lats af plastic,Forexample, I would be The city should han a!I deli�eries in carbboard boxes. There is a happytotake my own container to restaurants#or paeking up left tremendous waste s#ream associated with Amazon and other online overs.I would happily support cammunity events who do not allow retailers. This wauld increase the buy local initiati�e and increase for the sale of 6ottled water and instead pra�ide a s#ation for filling revenues from sales taxes, reusable water bottles. glass recycling Less section 8 housing.Preferably 2ero to out of state felans. Electric hybrid garbage trucks. Suppart Upcycie flu6uque paleBLUEd�� Dubuque Climate Action Plan Community Input Survey A1-7 I think the concept of the go�ernment controlling climate change is Pu6Eic education on recycle,reuse, reduce information. ridiculous. Have any of yflu talked to Gad to hear His plan? Always wondered why the landfill does not sQrt�recycle the trash(or a portion of it)first before burying it. I think multi-farnily and apartment complexes should be required to None offer recycling on-site for resident.lust want to reiterate this,cause monitor gas emissionsfwork with state�educate public rny current apartrnent campiex doesn't haue a recycling bin and if we A person should be able ta stand anywhere i n Dubuque a nd also 6e want a recycling bin,we'd have tQ pay the$6 fee euen if our trash is able to po6nt ta a publie garbage�reeycling cr�ntainer. That's how already paid for hy the landlord.5illy that�ubuque wants to be many we need, sustainable,but one of the biggest marketers a ren't being told to Please require rental properties to provide recycling! My landlQrd throw their waste properiy. does not affer recycling,and there is sQ mar�y recyclable goods that Recycli ng is a big one for me.Coming from Europe,it is both shocking are thrown away as a result. and saddening how little care this country seems ta have for Subsidizeglass recycling or equEp to recycle recycling,especially non-biodegradable materials like plastic.My This sur�ey has a bias 6uilt into it tha#skews the public's ability to apartment camplex doesn't ha�e a recycling bin to use so I have to respond completely. take it elsewhere.We must make it easier�more accessible for people Shouidna€'^^t e�en be a issue! to recycle GEass recycling 6an plastic bags,plastic straws,and single use plastic water bottles! Requiring citizens to utilize curhside composting in resicEential areas. The flyers regarding recycia6le materials are good,but I find even well Incentives for comrnercial businesses to utilize curbside or alternate educated friends are not aware of whatto put in their bins. composting pragrams city-wide. Provide educational opportunities�workshopsfhow-tos far 25:What would you like ta see done#o help residents or businesses commercial businesses�orgs that empowers thern to initiative prepare for the im�acts of climate change? institutional overhauls in how they manage waste in an effect ta reduce and divert from landfill. Community educatian and oirtreaeh programming,3D modeling to Habitat is researching a Restore in Dubuque.The City should help show the potential effects of climate change in our cornmunity. support that in some way. affordable options for the middle class There's not enough educatian on availability of pragrams. A grass roots effort is needed,it may require going do�r to door with trusted Educational seminars leadersfconnectors in certain communities within ourcommunity. Composting in schools ban plastic reuse glass New Construction can 6e PERMI�fEO with a waste reduction guidance....quality informatiQn component and means to assure that IittEe more construction Reduce government regulations on#he climate hoax materials are purchased than used. Recycling is materials is good,but I will be dead before many ofthese ideas or changes are instituted recycling electricity is far cheaper and a much easier way to attain a More sharing o�knowledge,more education Eo younger residents as negative carban footprint. #hey could be the means to help alder adults make positive changes Veryfew fast food restaurants in Dubuque haue recycling cantainers for patrons;only waste receptacies.T�at is inexcusable.Restaurants Leave them alone,ClimaEe change is inevitable and any changes you also need to cease giving styrofoam containers t�customers to take �Qrce will in#ringe on civil liberties, left overfood home in.Card6oard containers or aluminum foil would businesses must lead by providing alternatives to residents whether suffice. Wish the issue weren't so politieized-conservatives hear the word No plasticsJ or limit "cl�mate"and just stop listening.Don't knaw what ttre solution is. Education about patential impacts,feedbacic fram them an c#�allenges, Reinforce importance af"pay as you tl�row"policy to disincentivi2e discussions on ways ta meet#hose challenges waste generation;6an single use pfastic bags;ban single use"to go" Information distribution[awareness}and workshaps on mitigating containers and straws;invest in partnerships with small 6usiness to impacts. pi lot and create suhsidy for biodegradable and reusahle products Awareness Campaign Presenta#ions on how switching to reusabke praducts can aenefit Work with the eounty and tri-states governments to halt all open businesses and the environment. burning including the burning for"agricultura!"reasans eg the burning Impact study. of ditches,vegitation and sfash, plastie,tires,shingles, and otherfarm Tax ir�centives waste and construction waste,I would suppart the phase out of single Nothing use plastic utensiis and plasic be�erage containers{plastic cups and Nothin�it is nat�oin�to happen glassesJ in resturants and"fast foad"vendors. Limit the numher of trees that are cut down. Define€t as Climate Emergency STRONGLYSUPPQRT PLASTIC BAG BANS A1-8 Dubuque Climate Action Plan Community Input Survey �u;�BLUE�� Increased outreach--go to the residents;research grant opportunities; More education on how climate change will personally impaet the�r establish the City as a model for other businesses or individuals to health,well being,and perhaps mast effectively,#heir finances, emulate;development of best practices;consolidation af resources into Education,training,incentiues and celebration of successes{rnaybe a eentral repository to viewfaccess information necessary related to shaming for non-participants as weil) climate change impacts/needs 5top forcing misinformation on tMe public, Well since ita€'"s been spoken about for the last 56years and hour Wothing carbon emissions have reduced mare than any other eountry I think the Edueate,educate,edueate. need for s#ealing money from eitiaens is unnecessary.5pend my money �TOP W,4�TING MdNEY dN CLIfNATE CHANG�. There are poor people like ita€'"s yours.Ita€'"s so easy for gavernmentto spend hard working and people in need. Ntaybe you should foeus on helping them vs making citiaens dallars withoutthought. #heir li#e worse through inereasing the cost of living. Reduce taxes to Nothing its made up. eneourage more business to start and lacate to Dubuque. Prornising Educate trailer park MAfVAG�MENT because their actions impact many �hem that taxes and cost to operate will increase daesn't attract lawer-incame residents business. �� Educate them There is nothing the city can or should do, Have more information&education in more places-almost a form of �hat impact? warning propaganda Absolutely nothing. Have more informaEion 8e educatian in more plaees-almost a form af Edueation and empowerment around the subject.Ent3ce adoption not warnir�g propagar�da mandate when possible. Keep showing proaf that ciirnate change exists.The biggest pro�lem is 5ince Lhere seems Lo be a group of falks wha don'#believethis is actually people who believe ita€'"s a hoax. occurrir�g,we need to make sure we are quoting scientific studies when talkin�abou#how our climate is chan�in�. More permeable paver alleys,Education,incentives fffr reducing cases Lease roof space for solar of hard surfaces replacing permea6le surfaces;also promate rain barrels repface tree cover from ash borer losses and rain gardens.I see a lot of old houses puttirrg in massive co�rcrete It`s already being done. driveways lately.I'm concerned abaut peaple uphifl fram me tfoing th'ts ��iY inn their budgets�idas for conservationfeliminate waste and more water washing to my praperty and basement. Answer question: "What if it happens here..."for extreme Lower propertytaxes on residenEs so the Ci#y�an prosper, elimatefweather event. What would we have dane had the city been Reduce their property taxes and let the businesses boom! impacted by a hurricane,tornado,fload,drought,etc. If we cannot Have a city fund auailable for b�siness wha present a via#�le plan of easily have an impact an redueing these events,we should have a action confiden#response€or when we are impacted. Educatian. Ntake sure everyane has access to carrect informatian. Education and incentives Forgivable loar�s to install renewable energy for homes Plant A LOT more trees in and around the city.l"a€•"'m warried about publie education. how bad the air quality is going to get.Wea€'"II need to be able to Edueation and information of eititens,and give them direct experience breathe before we can do anything else.We should also add in more �ith examples of the municipality follawing sustainabJe,future-oriented drains for flooding,better shelters to prepare for extrerne desi�n and operations. weather/storms,and prepare for disease outbreaksfinsect in#estatians Free Classes by coming up with preventative measures and protective clothing. Focus on what individuals can do(small changes at home}that Education anc�incentives#o charige behauiors eollectiuely have a large impact.Charge$for singl�use plastic bags in Let people understand how much of a difFerence they can make by not stares to encourage people ta BYOBag.Use the$at those stores to fund using plastic bags,straws and composting. climate change initiatives. Many people are only focused on themselves.if tMey aren't being impacted,they don't care.Naving a way to tell the stories of the I would like all businesses and residents to be praperly educated on ti�e vulnerable wauld be helpful.We also need to being telling the story o# topic.Many people are unaware af this occurrence and need to kre the projec#ed costs,and haw climate change will impact al I af us(erfen if educated in the first place.I think it could be necessar}r for everyone ta we have money},sathat folks start takin�it more seriously, participa#e in a mandatarp meeting so change can begin happening ASAP.This meeting could include what is happening,consequenees,and More tra�c eircles steps ihat everyone can hegin taking to make a difference. edueation far and wide in the eommunity. we have to meet people Nothing that cast money where they are. Non until AI Gore gives up his mansions and jet travel!! 5tricter rules about energy use;more afFordahle creative law-energy More education;better leadership atthe state level options;aoning,code,and encouragement that allows for creative I think we need more buy-in from the general public before we can energy use(such as composting Eoilets and homemade woad stoves� really make a difference. I would really like to see unbiased,non-palitical,sirnpiified evidence ser�t continue to edu€ate and demonstrate tf�e ciifferen€e ane househald can out to the community about how any clirnate change that is happening make is manmade(greenhause gas ernissians for exampie).Currently,the HeEping most people realize it is happening is the first step.I don't think discussion is so palitically driven that iYs hard ta trust any infarrnation we're there yet. I Ehink focusing on our neighborhoods and dha#'s out there,if you can convince people what the root causes are, s#rengthening them{increasing capacity at that levei wili help, there will be more willingness[o make the sacrifices necessary to earrect the prablems. paleBLUEd�� Dubuque Climate Action Plan Community Input Survey A1-9 ..�r.�w.�,..�. Education.People seem to not take climate change as seriously as they Learn howto canserve energy should,educational programs and incentives could i�e offered to help Renewable Energy ihe community understand how and why the climate is ehanging and Educafe them! what we can do to lessen the causes. 5tart with the individual and advance farward. Preparing for more rain and heat Renewable ertergy became less expensive for residents More informatian provided to gain knowled�e ofclimate chan�e Tax Encentives f government aid for projects Provide at-home tips that can t1e easily seen(i.e.magnet,flyer]; 5olar panels incentiviae raiR barrels,deereasing energy use,diverting downspouts, supporting local foods and businesses,businesses ta use less packaging Adap#CLEP. education,presentationsfineetings exp]aining and importance of changes EducaEion through media,free informative conferences for citizens.Am mare interested in us working to reverse or unda the severe effects of glo6al warming by cutting our fossi!fuef use,redueirrg our meat consumption,making solar and geothermal energy affordakrle,etc,The emphasis should be an this and not on haw we learn to cape wi#h the changes which will make life unsustainable if we do nothing. Education spread to cammunity education,conversation on increasing urgency and right-sizing soiu#ions that fit the commmuniry.Creating or discussing resilience hubs,Talk about climate refugees and the draw af the midwest(fresh water, agricultural productian,jabs,etc,)and how the cammunity will respond to the influx 5tructureincentive Update their palicies for climate change. cut back on carbon fflotprint offer incentives,bring on grant progiams Education;Expressing how it is impartant to reduce waste and giving up using single use plastic. Better educate people on#he causes and eflects of climate change and offer practical solutions far how they can help. mare informational resources in sc�rools&given to low income individuals Firading ways to protect the most vulnerable&to educate those who are privileged or unknowing of their impact. Improve city infrastruc#ure and make it more resilient.We need to get I{aufmann and West Locus#storm sewers uFrsized.Working an it but we need more fur�ding. People and 6usinesses talking about climate change more and what their mission�vision is�are to prepare for it and�ar to mitigate it. Revolving loan fund ta support energy efficiency or canversion Give incentives for existing properties ta add I�io-swales,rain gardens,or rain collection sysFems. More education What steps we can take in a simplified version ar 3 thins that can be done right away in our homes. Vegan Resturants in Dubuque.5pread awareness. Partner wi#h educational institutians and students Create befter op#ions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.In other words,make renewable options easily ac€essibEe. A1-10 Dubuque Climate Action Plan Community Input Survey pa;eBLUEd�� Section Appendix 2 Yale Climate Opinion Map - Dubuque County I owa � to Return to TOC pa�eBLUEd�� Dubuque Climate Action Plan Community Input Survey A2-1 The following is survey data representing climate opinion in Dubuque County lowa. The information is provided by the Yale 2018 Climate Opinion Maps. The following is an excerpt from information available via Yale's online survey interface. This version of the Yale Climate Opinion Maps is based on data through spring 2018.Public opinion about global warming is an important influence on decision making about policies to reduce global warming or prepare for the impacts,but American opinions vary widely depending on where people live.So why would we rely on just one national number to understand public responses to climate change at the state and local levels?Public opinion polling is generally done at the national level,because local level polling is very costly and time intensive.Our team of scientists, however,has developed a geographic and statistical model to downscale national public opinion results to the state, congressional district,and county levels.We can now estimate public opinion across the country and a rich picture of the diversity of Americans'beliefs,attitudes,and policy support is revealed. Our national surveys show that 70%of Americans think global warming is happening.Our new YCOM model estimates, however,show that only 50%of people in Emery County,Utah agree.Meanwhile 73%in neighboring Grand County, Utah believe global warming is happening. Explore the maps by clicking on your state,congressional district,or county and compare the results across questions and with other geographic areas.Beneath each map are bar charts displaying the results for every question at whichever geographic scale is currently selected. See the methods page for more information about uncertainty estimates.In some cases,numbers that should sum to 100%or differences from the national average that should sum to zero are off by one percentage point;these effects are due to rounding errors. This research and website are funded by the Skoll Global Threats Fund,the Energy Foundation,the 11 th Hour Project, the Grantham Foundation for the Protection of the Environment,the MacArthur Foundation,the Overlook Foundation and the Endeavor Foundation.We are very grateful to Connie Roser-Renouf,Ed Maibach,Lisa Fernandez,Eric Fine,Bessie Schwarz,Mike Slattery,and Seth Rosenthal for their assistance with and support of the project.For further questions about these maps or what they mean,please see our Frequently Asked Questions tab(above). No model is perfect and there are uncertainties in the model estimates.To validate the model,we conducted independent surveys in four states(CA,TX,OH,CO)and two metropolitan areas(Columbus,OH and San Francisco,CA) and compared the survey results to our model estimates.On average,the model estimates differed from the survey results by 2.9 percentage points among the four states and 3.6 percentage points among the two metropolitan areas, within the survey margins of error.A series of technical simulations estimate that the model has an average margin of error of±7 percentage points at the state and congressional district levels,±8 percentage points at the metro and county levels.Such error ranges include the error inherent in the original national surveys themselves,which is typically ±3 percentage points.The model uncertainties are smaller at broad geographic scales(e.g.,the state level),and are larger at finer geographic scales(e.g.,at the county and city levels).The model estimates also tend to be conservative,so geographic areas with extremely high or low measures are not estimated as well as areas with values closer to the national average for each survey question. 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