CLIMATE AND ENERGY PLANNING

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1 CLIMATE AND ENERGY PLANNING How to get started MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION OF TOWNSHIPS ANNUAL MEETING, NOVEMBER 16, 2018 Abby Finis, Senior Energy Planner

2 Transforming the energy system to benefit the economy and environment. Communities Team Cities and communities are critical to creating a better energy system because collectively they are big enough to matter and small enough to make changes quickly. GPI s programs are designed to assist communities in different ways with all the elements needed to drive change. Energy Planning Technical Assistance GreenStep Cities program partner Metro CERT SolSmart technical assistance Small business energy efficiency

3 AGENDA Background on climate and energy planning Existing Energy Conditions Desired conditions Concerns and Opportunities Adaptation and resilience Discussion

4 CLIMATE AND ENERGY PLANNING IPCC: 45% reduction by 2030; carbon neutral by 2050 to avoid 1.5 C temperature rise People are increasingly engaged on climate & want leaders to act There are economic, health, and environmental benefits Minnesota cities are leading: 3 Climate Action Plans 2 Climate Resilience Plans 1 County energy plan Nearly 20 PiE energy plans Technology is rapidly changing More cities are combining resilience and climate action plans

5 EXISTING CONDITIONS Existing conditions help communities know where they are. In the case of energy, it is beneficial for communities to know their energy profile: how much energy they use and where it comes from. Compiling an inventory of existing programs, resources, tools, and projects can help a community understand its energy landscape and allows a more comprehensive understanding of these factors to better shape the energy future. ENERGY USE PROFILE Assess what kind of energy is used and how it is used within city boundaries. 1. Energy consumption by fuel Electricity Natural Gas Other fuels Transportation fuels 2. Energy consumption by sector Commercial & Industrial Residential City Operations Transportation 3. Carbon intensity of electricity CLEAN ENERGY RESOURCE Determine what clean energy resources are available in your community and how much. Different tools are available to map and calculate solar and wind resources, while energy efficiency can be measured through benchmarking. Understanding these resources and where they exist can help cities set goals and prioritize development opportunities. Solar Wind Bioenergy Efficiency INVENTORY OF EXISTING PROGRAMS Compile an inventory of existing government, community, and utility programs to help navigate the energy landscape. Programs can include: Incentives (e.g. Utility Rebate Programs) Technical Assistance (e.g. GESP) Financing Mechanisms (e.g. PACE) Also document city efforts to support clean energy in your community. 5

6 COMMUNITY ENERGY USE PROFILE GHG Breakdown by Sector (Tons of CO2), 2016 Transportation 24% Fuel, 24% GHG Breakdown by Fuel Type (Tons of C02), 2016 Electricity, 43% Commercial 54% Residential 22% Natural Gas, 33% *Agriculture

7 COMMUNITY ENERGY USE PROFILE

8 SOLAR RESOURCE Community Total Generation Potential Rooftop Generation Potential Rooftop Capacity Top 10 Rooftop Potential City 5,402,574 MWh/year 111,590 MWh/year 86 MW 30,195 MWh/year PHOTO CREDIT: MINNESOTA CLEAN ENERGY RESOURCE TEAMS VIA FLICKR 8

9 SOLAR RESOURCE Solar Generation Potential (MWh/yr) 120, ,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000 0 Total Rooftop Top 10 buildings Local Government Goal 25% 10% 1.5% 9

10 WIND RESOURCE 10

11 ENERGY EFFICIENCY 7,000,000 Energy Efficiency Potential 6,000,000 5,000,000 Electricity (MMBtu) 4,000,000 3,000,000 Electricity (MMBtu) Fuel (MMBtu) 2,000,000 1,000,000 Fuel (MMBtu) Fuel (MMBtu) - Residential Commercial Transportation 11

12 BIO-ENERGY Urban/Rural sources Electricity Heat Renewable Natural Gas Transportation fuel Fertilizer

13 DESIRED CONDITIONS STATE GOALS Reduce carbon 80% below 2005 levels by 2050 Achieve 25% renewable electricity by % solar by 2020 mandate 10% solar by 2030 goal MINNEAPOLIS CAP Reduce carbon 30% by 2025 Generate 10% of electricity from local, renewable sources ST. LOUIS PARK CLIMATE ACTION PLAN 100% Renewable electricity by 2025 tonnes CO2e 1,000, , , , ,000 Carbon neutral by 2040 PLANNED EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS BY SECTOR Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Reduce global emissions 50% by 2030 Carbon neutral by , , , , ,000 - Commercial/Industrial Efficiency Residential Efficiency Electric Grid Mix Renewable Energy Travel Strategies Waste Strategies Advanced Thermal Strategies & Offsets Business-As-Usual Goal 13

14 LOCAL PRIORITIES CAPACITY EQUITY GHG JOBS ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENTAL RESILIENCE $ SAVINGS CLEAN WATER CLEAN AIR BACK-UP 14

15 What are some concerns you have around potential climate and energy related actions in townships? Travel Solar Wind Efficiency Biomass

16 What are the greatest opportunities you see for climate and energy related actions in townships? Travel Solar Wind Efficiency Biomass

17 RESILIENCE & ADAPTATION Warmer summers Increased precipitation Extreme weather events Invasive species More days with high dew points Social vulnerabilities Property damage Infrastructure: stormwater, roads, utilities Economic: insurance, food, crops Natural resources: water, vegetations

18 What do climate solutions look like in townships?

19 THANK YOU! Abby Finis, Senior Energy Planner