Taking on the Climate Challenge. Tools Supporting Local Government Climate Action

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1 Taking on the Climate Challenge Tools Supporting Local Government Climate Action Garrett Fitzgerald Director of Programs ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability LGC Ahwahnee Conference March 15, 2008 Mission To build, serve and drive a movement of local governments to advance deep reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and achieve tangible improvements in local sustainability. 1

2 Programs Climate Change Mitigation Climate Adaptation / Resilience Sustainability Performance ICLEI USA Network More than 370 member local governments Representing more than 25% of the U.S. population 2

3 ICLEI in California ~100 California communities and growing! Alameda Alameda County Albany Antioch Arcata Atherton Benicia Berkeley Chico Chula Vista Cloverdale Contra Costa County Cotati Danville Davis Dublin El Cerrito Emeryville Fairfax Fort Bragg Fremont Hayward Healdsburg Hercules Hermosa Beach Hillsborough Irvine Lafayette Larkspur Livermore Los Angeles Manhattan Beach Marin County Martinez Mendocino County Menlo Park Mill Valley Millbrae Moraga Morgan Hill Mountain View Nevada City Newark Novato Oakland Orinda Palo Alto Petaluma Piedmont Pinole Pittsburg Pleasanton Point Arena Portola Valley Redondo Beach Richmond Riverside Rohnert Park Rolling Hills Estates Sacramento Sacramento County Saint Helena San Anselmo San Carlos San Diego San Francisco San Jose San Leandro Santa Barbara Santa Clara Santa Clara County Santa Cruz Santa Monica Santa Rosa Sausalito Sebastopol Sonoma Sonoma County Torrance Union City Walnut Creek West Hollywood West Sacramento Willits Windsor Local Governments are Making a Difference 3

4 80% by 2050 Achieving a Low-Carbon Future: 80% Reduction in GHGs by 2050 Where does the remaining 20% come from? Envision the transformation: Tremendous improvements in efficiency Carbon neutral electricity grid Carbon neutral electricity-powered vehicles Zero waste 4

5 Achieving a Low-Carbon Future: Sharing the Burden Action will be required at all levels: Citizen & Business Voluntary Action Local Government Regional Government State Government Federal Government Achieving a Low-Carbon Future: State & Federal Policy Potential Renewable Portfolio Standard High-Performance Building Energy Codes High-Performance Equipment EE Requirements Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Standards Low-Carbon Fuels Standards Low-Carbon Development Requirements Manufacture for Reuse/Recycling Requirements Waste Diversion Requirements Maximum Capture of Landfill Methane 5

6 Zoning Density Transit Roads Building Energy Codes Power Procurement Supportive Infrastructure Waste Diversion Financing Achieving a Low-Carbon Future: Local Policy Potential 6

7 80% by

8 Embarking on an environmental program sounds like a great idea. But if you're a mayor trying to cut greenhouse gases, where do you begin? How do you even know how to measure your current levels? That's where an organization called ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability can help. --From the article Mayors Take the Lead in Newsweek s 2007 Earth Day issue 8

9 The 5 Milestone Process Leadership Commitment Milestone 1 Inventory Emissions Milestone 2 Establish Target Milestone 5 Monitor/Evaluate Progress Milestone 3 Develop Climate Action Plan Milestone 4 Implement Climate Action Plan Standard Methodology: The Local Government Greenhouse Gas Protocol Guidance on: What to count How to count How to represent Community-scale analysis Government operations Emissions inventories Program and policy-based emissions reductions 9

10 Milestones 1-3: Baseline, Targets, Action Plan 30% Commercial / Industrial 25% Residential 4% Waste Milestone 1: Baseline = 2,300,400 tons of GHGs 41% Transportation Milestone 2: 20% Reduction Target = 460,080 tons Milestone 3: Develop Action Plan Milestones 1-3: Baseline, Targets, Action Plan Commercial Sector Emissions Reductions 30% Commercial / Industrial Milestone 1: Baseline = 2,300,400 tons of GHGs Milestone 2: 20% Reduction Target = 460,080 tons Milestone 3: Develop Action Plan New Construction Energy Codes Require higher efficiency HVAC, lighting and window technologies; reduced air infiltration; and appropriate solar orientation Implement in 2009 Anticipated annual savings: 64.5 million kwh 450,000 therms 77,300 tons CO 2 e $110,404,859 Existing Commercial Facility Retrofits Offer free facility energy audits and expert advice, along with financial incentives for HVAC and lighting equipment improvements Implement in % Anticipated annual 4% savings: 80 million 41% kwh 700,000 therms Residential Waste Transportation 105,200 tons CO 2 e $79,407,558 Install Solar Photovoltaic Panels Install photovoltaic panels on all municipal facilities where feasible Implement in 2007 Anticipated annual savings: 140,000 kwh 103 tons CO 2 e $14,000 10

11 ICLEI Toolkits, Publications, Templates Climate Action Handbook Adaptation Guidebook Milestone Guide Transportation and Land Use Toolkit Urban Forestry Toolkit Green Fleets Guide Local Climate Programs Example Ordinances Resolution, Inventory and Action Plan Templates Visit the New ICLEI Website: 11

12 Developing a Climate Action Plan Identify a process coordinator Convene an advisory committee Engage stakeholders Perform technical analysis Evolve ideas Develop a prioritized plan Integrate with other planning processes/systems Identify implementation steps What Actions are Local Governments Taking? o Energy Efficiency (retrofits, ordinances, procurement) o Renewable Energy (solar, wind, grid purchases) o Energy Generation (cogeneration, districting) o Alternative Fuel Vehicles (biodiesel, CNG) o Transit-Oriented Development (zoning, infill) o Trip Reduction Programs (carshare, telecommute) o Waste Reduction (recycling, composting) o Urban Forestry (planting, management) 12

13 The Climate and Air Pollution Planning Assistant Community info Operations info Implemented measures Relative value of decision criteria Experiences of Your Peers Expert input Your Local Climate Action Plan! 13

14 CA Gasoline Prices (Yearly Average $ Adjusted for Inflation) $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 $ LGC / ICLEI / ILG Proposal to the Utilities Assist innovative local governments in creating new models Offer recognition opportunities to motivate new leaders Develop tools, best practice examples and implementation guidance Offer training to build internal capacity Connect local governments with accessible information on assistance and peer experiences

15 ICLEI Local Action Summit Albuquerque, NM May 14-16, 2008 Climate Innovation Invitational Green Expo Multiple Concurrent Sessions Networking with staff and elected officials from around the country ICLEI Tools Implementation Guidance Toolkits Energy Modeling Tools Emissions Analysis Protocols Peer-to-Peer Information Sharing Tools Communications Support Transportation and Land Use Planning Tools Emissions Analysis Calculator Tools Database of Local Emissions Data and Climate Actions Reporting Tools Waste Reduction Modeling Tools Climate Action Planning Decision Support Tools 15

16 ICLEI Climate Protection Tools Implementation Guidance Toolkits Energy Modeling Tools Emissions Analysis Protocols Peer-to-Peer Information Sharing Tools Communications Support Transportation and Land Use Planning Tools Emissions Analysis Calculator Tools Database of Local Emissions Data and Climate Actions Reporting Tools Waste Reduction Modeling Tools Climate Action Planning Decision Support Tools 16

17 Example Local Community Sustainability Programs A Performance Management Approach City Goal A City Goal B City Goal C Sustainable Transportation System Indicator 1: Annual City Vehicle Fuel Consumption Indicator 2: City Staff Car Share & Transit Pass Incentive Program a: City Car Share Program b: Transit Pass Incentive Program Budget Program Inputs/Outputs 17

18 Spider Diagram Community Performance Visualization Concept Educational Performance Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Voter Participation Inner Ring = Current Target Middle Ring = Near-Term Target Outer Ring = Long-Term Target Low Birth-Weight Babies Part I Violent Crimes & Property Crimes Green Buildings Injury-Causing Accidents Vehicle Miles Traveled Jobs to Employed Residents Transit Ridership and Vehicle Ownership Number of Employees Per Business Sector Commuting Transport Modal Split Solid Waste Disposal Water Consumption Green Businesses Income Distribution 18