Sustainable Saint Paul Community Energy Programs. Clean Energy Resource Teams Meeting 17 January 2007

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1 Sustainable Saint Paul Community Energy Programs Clean Energy Resource Teams Meeting 17 January 2007

2 Saint Paul The Most Livable City in America Ready for School, Ready for Life Safe Streets and Safe Homes Expanding Economic Opportunity Healthy Communities = Healthy Living Quality Infrastructure The Soul of Saint Paul

3 Capital City Rich history and connection to the environment 150 years ago, civic leaders recognized value Saint Paul s natural assets & donated first parks In 1873, 257 acres purchased adjacent to Como Park

4 Global Warming in Minnesota Average temperature increased one degree Fahrenheit in last century. Minnesota only place on the continent where three ecosystems converge. Minnesota is especially vulnerable.

5 Local Action on Global Warming 1992 Saint Paul & Minneapolis become founding members of International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives Cities for Climate Protection (ICLEI) 1992 Saint Paul City Council passes resolution to reduce CO2 emissions to 20% below 1988 base year levels. Between , Saint Paul has saved over 500,000 tons CO2

6 Sustainability Criteria Environmental Impact Cost- Effective Broad Public Support

7 Saint Paul s Commitment to Reduce Carbon Dioxide (CO2) On February 1 st, Mayor Coleman and City Council signed U.S. Mayor s Climate Protection Agreement. Reduce CO2 emissions by 20% by 2020 by increasing energy-efficiency; promoting renewable energy and alternative fuels; and reducing vehicle miles traveled

8 Winter Carnival Kick Off Harriet Island Noon on Saturday, January 27

9 Carbon Dioxide Reduction Plan Saint Paul releases 4.7 million tons of CO2 annually Mayor Chris Coleman and City Council will lead by example Create and adopt CO2 Reduction Plan with help from Center for Energy & Environment and Izaak Walton League in February 2007

10 Energy Efficiency in Public Buildings Use State Buildings, Benchmarking & Beyond (B3) developed by Xcel, Depart. of Commerce, and Weidt Group to identify and prioritize public buildings Create $1 million Energy Conservation Investment Fund to finance building improvements with a 10 year payback or less Hired Recommissioning Contractor

11 Energy Efficiency & Conservation Analyze 8-10 City Buildings per year Retrofit 6-8 buildings for energy-efficiency in 2007 Increase training for building managers Hire Energy Coordinator

12 Green Buildings Policies Adopt Green Building Ordinance for public buildings on Jan. 24 Adopt Green Building policy for Affordable Housing Develop policies for projects receiving public investment

13 Minnesota Energy Challenge Help residents identify and take actions to save energy Create individual action plans and calculate your carbon emissions Outreach to local business associations

14 Clean Energy Supply District Energy s system serves over 80 % of downtown buildings and State Capitol complex 30 MW of electricity from urban wood waste CO2 reduced by 200,000 tons/year

15 Clean Energy Supply Spring of 2008, Xcel s 250 MW coal-burning power plant converts to a new, gas-fired, combined cycle 550 MW power plant reducing CO2 by approx. 415,000 tons annually

16 Future Clean Energy Supply Ford s MW Hydro Electric Dam saves 150 million pounds of CO2 annually Develop new Combined Heat and Power Plant for Rock Tenn paper recycling facility and development along Central Corridor by 2011

17 Minnesota Energy Policy Support energy policies that make MN a leader in energy independence, renewable energy production and reduces global warming pollution 25% Renewables by 2020 Increase energy efficiency requirements Increase financing for government buildings

18 Alternative Fuels & Vehicles Use of E85 for all 57 flex-fuel Ford Taurus Other vehicles use Blue Planet with 10% ethanol City's diesel trucks run on B10 in summer/b5 in winter Buy more efficient Ford Focus sedans and light utility vehicles

19 Transportation Options Enforce City vehicle idling policy Expanding biking facilities & event parking Central Corridor Light Rail on University Ave to the Union Depot

20 Transportation Options Initiate NuRide in February 2007 Expand Metropass & Commuter Challenge at June 2007 Commuter Fair Expand HOURCAR car sharing program

21 Sustainable Saint Paul Awards Create unique Earth Day event for April 22, 2007 Wishes for the Sky Promise for the Earth Sustainable Saint Paul Awards by Mayor Chris Coleman & Saint Paul City Council in April 2007

22 Green Manufacturing Initiative Create development team of business leaders, labor unions, economists, elected officials, developers & environmentalists Identify economic growth areas for green industries Develop marketing strategy and business plan to attract new green manufacturers

23 Sustainable Saint Paul John Blackstone, Water Utility Margaret Egan, City Council Research Robert Humphrey, LIEP Duane Kroll, Purchasing Ron Mundahl, Public Works Rick Person, Public Works Jason Reid, ISO Tom Riddering, LIEP Adam Robbins, Parks & Recreation Kurt Schultz, Planning & Economic Devel.

24 For More Information Anne Hunt, Deputy Policy Director - Environment Mayor Chris Coleman City of Saint Paul 390 City Hall Saint Paul, MN anne.hunt@ ci.stpaul.mn.us