5. MORPC Energy and Air Quality Program Update MORPC staff. (2:35 p.m.)

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1 NOTICE OF A MEETING ENERGY AND AIR QUALITY WORKING GROUP MEETING MID-OHIO REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION 111 LIBERTY STREET, SUITE 100 COLUMBUS, OHIO Tuesday, July 24, :00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. AGENDA 1. Welcome and Introductions. Dale Arnold, Chair (2:00 p.m.) 2. Featured Presentation: Green Energy Ohio: Present and Future. Jane Harf, Green Energy Ohio (2:05pm) 3. Ohio EPA Report. Erica Fetty-Davis, Ohio EPA (2:25 p.m.) 4. Review Committee Report. Eric Porr, Review Committee Chair (2:30pm) 5. MORPC Energy and Air Quality Program Update MORPC staff. (2:35 p.m.) a. Air Quality update (Brooke White) b. Energy Planning update (Jon-Paul d Aversa) 6. Policy Update. Joe Garrity, MORPC (2:50 p.m.) 7. Group Discussion (3:00 p.m.) Air Quality Session at 2018 Summit on Sustainability Sponsorship Energy and Air Quality Working Group Goals and Actions 8. Adjourn. (3:30 p.m.) Next meeting of the Energy & Air Quality Working Group is September 14, :30pm at the Smart Columbus Experience Center, 170 Civic Center Drive, Columbus, OH When you arrive in MORPC s lobby, a video screen will display the meetings for the day. Each calendar entry will include a contact person and his/her phone extension. Using the phone provided in the lobby, call the contact person and he/she will come escort you to the meeting.

2 Please be sure to park in a MORPC visitor space or in a space marked with an M. Handicapped parking is available at the side of MORPC s building. MORPC is accessible by C-Bus.

3 Green Energy Ohio Present and Future

4 About GEO History: GEO s origins date back to 2001, after a merger of the Northeast Ohio non-profit, SEED Ohio with the American Solar Energy Society s Ohio Chapter, Ohio Renewable Energy Organization (OREO). Mission: Green Energy Ohio (GEO) is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting economically and environmentally sustainable energy policies and practices in Ohio.

5 About GEO Vision: In its 17th year, GEO conducts educational public outreach on all forms of renewable energy. GEO s cleanenergy expertise and experience also provides practical policy advice to private and public decision makers. Backed by solid community-based support, GEO mobilizes resources across Ohio with dozens of diverse partners joining together in groundbreaking renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.

6 About GEO Programs we ve been known for: The Solar Tour now the Green Energy Tour Green Energy Ohio News Magazine Policy Conferences Training Opportunities

7 The Transition Closed the physical office in Columbus Reduced operational costs Recruited new Board members who represent important constituencies Revisited bylaws and Board responsibilities Reconstituted Board committees Rebuild partnerships

8 GEO Membership Membership base of businesses engaged in the clean energy economy and individuals with a commitment to a clean energy future. Approaching companies that place a premium on the use of clean energy; clients of our core members Added new membership categories: Academic Nonprofit Government/Community

9 Government/Community Entities Government agencies and Community entities can join GEO for $150 and receive: Two individual memberships The opportunity to be recognized as Community Energy Leader for programs and initiatives that serve the public and promote clean energy in the GEO newsletter and on the website Promotion of community events on the GEO website and social media platforms Support from local GEO volunteers Discounted registration fees to all GEO events

10 Communicating Our Message The GEO Website: The Monthly Connections Newsletter Social Media: Facebook, Instagram & Twitter

11 GEO Programs: Meet, Learn & Share First initiative: Meet, Learn and Share community events During the first three months of 2018 we traveled across Ohio to talk with GEO members and supporters of clean energy. We met in eight locations and spoke with over 125 people. Our hosts were local craft breweries, an industry on the cutting edge of sustainability and energy awareness. Many topics were addressed some surfaced in all the meetings, while others were unique to their regions. Participants gave us constructive feedback on past GEO activities and excellent guidance on future initiatives. We were inspired by their confidence in GEO s ability to play an important and unique role in Ohio s energy landscape.

12 The End of the Road.The Start of the Journey

13 GEO Programs: Growing Local Solar To help protect your privacy, PowerPoint has blocked automatic download of this picture.

14 GEO Programs: Growing Local Solar Presentations and panel discussions with policy, legal and business experts will cover a range of topics: Community choice aggregation Self-generation and net metering policies Commercial solar project interconnection standards Local tax incentives Land use and zoning considerations Neighborhood-based solar cooperatives Best practices for residential rooftop solar in historical districts Energy special improvement districts (esids) and Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing Community engagement best practices.

15 GEO Programs: Green Energy Ohio Tour 16 th Annual Tour In the past five years, the Tour has had an average of over 100 sites with at least one Tour site in 58 of Ohio s 88 counties. The sites include homes, businesses, public buildings, parks, and churches. On average, over 300 people view a range of technologies, including solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, and energy efficiency systems. Surveys have shown that participants came away with a greater knowledge of green energy opportunities and increased interest in pursuing some of the options. Green Energy Ohio Tour Website:

16 GEO Programs: Green Energy Ohio Tour New Features this year: Photo Contest: You can win prizes by submitting great photos from the tour! Tour Passports: Site owners will have stickers to confirm your visit, and those with the most site stickers at the end of the day will receive a prize! Featured Locations: There will be several featured locations throughout the state, where participants will have the opportunity to see a unique facility and hear from the individuals involved in its development and operation. Kick-off & Post-tour Events: Make a day of it! In certain locations we will have a kick-off event in the morning with refreshments and brief remarks from community leaders. At the end of the day there will be a chance to get together, socialize, and share impressions and ideas.

17 GEO Programs Sponsor showings of The Human Element and extraordinary film that looks at how human activity has influenced the four basic elements: Water, Air, Fire and Land Collaborate with sustainability and environmental studies programs at member universities to host the film Support the Solar Schoolhouse photovoltaics training program at the Richland Correctional Institution Sponsored by the R.C.I. Reintegration Unit Certified ETA testing center 100% certification with an average test score of 85% Over 75 inmates currently in the program with a waiting list of over 100

18 GEO Programs: Policy GEO supports a collaborative policy process where all stakeholders share strategies and resources. Board-approved policy document that elaborates on the following areas: Diversified power generation & deliver system Energy efficiency and conservation Consumer awareness and customer service Creative financing and market development Sustainable land use practices Job training and workforce development Local, state, national & international efforts to combat climate change

19 GEO Programs: Policy GEO participated in the Project 2022 coalition to develop a road map for the next Ohio Governor. Goals and recommendations are divided by time frame and issue area The first 100 days, the first year, and the first term Land Conservation; Energy and Air Quality; Oil & Gas Extraction and Transmission; Water; Transportation; Environmental Justice and Just Transition Briefed Richard Cordray earlier this month & will brief Mike DeWine s policy staff tomorrow

20 Contact GEO Jane Harf Executive Director Matt Young Director of Communication & Outreach

21 Review Committee - Timeline July Review Committee Approve Mission Vision Statement Working Group Goals and Actions input August Review Committee Approve Goals and Actions Approve Vision Draft Recommendations September Review Committee Approve Recommendations Working Group September 14th Review and Approve Recommendations September 19th Sustainability Advisory Committee Review and Approve Recommendations

22 Review Committee - Mission Statement Draft Mission Statement: MORPC s Energy & Air Quality Working Group drives vitality in Central Ohio through the wise use of energy, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and improved air quality.

23 Review Committee - Goals and Actions Goal 1 Be a forum for regional collaboration and planning for energy and air quality issues 2 Coordinate outreach and messaging to individuals and communities on air quality, energy efficiency and renewable energy 3 Be aware of and understand air quality and energy related state and federal policies that affect Central Ohio 4 Increase number of local renewable energy projects and generating capacity 5 Increase adoption of alternative fuel vehicles and fueling/charging stations 6 Reduce single occupancy vehicle commutes 7 Reduce energy consumption per capita across all sectors 8 Reduce emissions to meet federal air quality standards

24 Air Quality Program Update Energy & Air Quality Working Group July 24, 2018

25 Outreach and Marketing

26 Outreach and Marketing

27 Outreach and Marketing

28 Outreach and Marketing

29 Outreach and Marketing

30 National Weather Service

31 Green Region Awards 2018 Summit on Sustainability Green Region Awards Green Leader Green Collaborative Achievement Green Mobility Deadline for Nominations: July 31, 2018

32 Brooke White Air Quality Program Coordinator Phone: Liberty Street, Suite 100 Columbus, Ohio

33 FRANKLIN COUNTY ENERGY STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS UPDATE - JULY 2018

34 THE RECOMMENDATIONS 1) Providing policy, technical and financial support 2) Reducing energy consumption in homes and businesses 3) Reducing single-occupancy commutes 4) Increasing the adoption of electric vehicles 5) Increasing local renewable generation FRANKLIN COUNTY ENERGY STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS

35 RECOMMENDATIONS ECONOMIC BENEFITS FRANKLIN COUNTY ENERGY STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS

36 WHAT NOW? FRANKLIN COUNTY ENERGY STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS

37 Jon-Paul d Aversa jpdaversa@morpc.org 111 Liberty Street, Suite 100 Columbus, Ohio Phone: FRANKLIN COUNTY ENERGY STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS