SANDAG REGIONAL ENERGY STRATEGY & REGIONAL CLIMATE ACTION PLAN

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1 SANDAG REGIONAL ENERGY STRATEGY & REGIONAL CLIMATE ACTION PLAN Susan Freedman, Senior Energy Planner San Diego Association of Governments DRCOG Regional Sustainability Series July 1,

2 Presentation Overview About SANDAG California energy and climate change policies San Diego Regional energy and climate change planning Regional Energy Strategy Regional Climate Action Plan Sustainable Region Program Regional Alternative Fuels Assessment Next Steps and Final Thoughts 2

3 About SANDAG Orange County Riverside County Oceanside Carlsbad Encinitas Solana Beach Del Mar Vista San Marcos Escondido Poway County of San Diego PACIFIC OCEAN 3 Coronado Imperial Beach San Diego Santee La Mesa El Cajon Lemon Grove National City Chula Vista San Diego MEXICO Imperial County 3

4 What s Being Done in California State s Preferred Loading Order for electricity resources Energy efficiency is top resource, (non)renewable distr.gen next, fossil fuel power plants considered last resource Governor Schwarzenegger s Executive Order S-3-05 (2005) California Assembly Bill 32 (2006) Reduce GHG emissions economy-wide to 1990 levels by 2020 Transportation Energy/GHG Reductions 3 legged stool 1. Improve vehicle efficiency (Pavley Standard) 2. Reduce carbon intensity of fuels by 10% (LCFS) 3. SB 375 (2008) Reduce regional GHGs from passenger cars and light trucks through MPO Regional Transportation Plans (VMT) California Climate Change Scoping Plan (2008) CPUC Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan (2008) 4

5 What s Being Done in the San Diego Region SANDAG energy planning history SANDAG Energy Working Group Regional Energy and Climate Planning Program SANDAG - California Energy Commission Partnership 1) Regional Energy Strategy (RES) Update 2) Regional Climate Action Plan (RCAP) 3) Sustainable Region Program for Local Governments 4) Regional Alternative Fuels Assessment 5) Transferable guides and tools for other regional governments 55

6 Regional Energy Strategy (2009) Long-range plan for sustainable energy future (2003, 1994) Covers electricity, natural gas, water, transportation energy, and land use/transportation planning Locally implements California s preferred loading order Recognizes climate change implications of energy use Focuses on areas that local and regional government can influence Regional Climate Action Plan (2009) First regionally-based long-range climate change plan by CA MPO Establishes greenhouse gas (GHG) baseline and projections to 2030 Precursor to SB 375 foundation for climate planning for next RTP Identifies reduction measures in transportation, land use, and buildings Focuses on what regional and local government can influence 6

7 Regional Climate Change Studies 7

8 San Diego Regional GHG Emissions by Sector Industrial 5% Other 4% Agriculture/ Waste/ Wildfire/ Land Use 3% Off-road equipment & vehicles 4% Electricity 25% Passenger Cars 18% Natural gas end uses 8% Civil aviation & Rail 6% Heavy duty trucks & vehicles 6% Light Duty Trucks 23% Source: EPIC Data 8

9 A Look at the Future of San Diego Millions Population Jobs Housing

10 RES and RCAP Components Present day and forecasted energy usage and emissions Guiding Principles and Goals with targets Policy measures and recommended actions for each goal Short list of early actions Set of Performance Measures to track progress Local and regional stakeholder input throughout Staff-level peer review from state agencies 10

11 Policy Measures for Buildings Increase energy efficiency retrofits of municipal, residential and commercial buildings (e.g., whole house, lighting, heating, air-conditioning, insulation) Support financing and technical programs to help home and business owners purchase energy-saving equipment Promote new building construction better than California building energy codes Educate building officials and builders on energy codes and prioritize enforcement Lead by example 11

12 Transportation Policy Measures Diversify transportation fuels Accelerate deployment of public access alternative fueling infrastructure in region Purchase alternative fuel vehicles for fleets and require AF vehicles for franchises Manage Transportation Demand (TDM) Improve vehicle travel Reduce congestion and idling Improve transit and other mobility options Support smart growth planning and development that reduces vehicle trips 12

13 San Diego Regional Smart Growth Concept Map Outcome of 2004 Regional Comprehensive Plan Illustrates where growth should occur in the region through

14 Climate Change Solutions to Come from All Levels and Sectors International Federal State Regional Local Individual Community Based Non-Profit Business Thank You! Susan Freedman, 14