CITY OF ROCHESTER COUNCIL AGENDA Room 104, City Hall 201 Fourth Street SE

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1 CITY OF ROCHESTER COUNCIL AGENDA Room 104, City Hall 201 Fourth Street SE Committee of The Whole 03:30 PM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ITEMS 1 Energy Action Plan Update (attachment) Presentation 2 Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update 3 CMAH Rochester Office - Wojcik (attachment) C.O.W. Meeting Schedule (attachment) 5 Other Business

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6 Rochester Energy Action Plan Presentation to the Rochester City Council Committee of the Whole Presented by Erin Heitkamp Packet Pg. 6

7 Introductions and Presentation Objectives Introductions Presentation Objectives Familiarize the Committee of the Whole (COW) with the Energy Action Plan (EAP) development process and content Discuss and elicit COW feedback on high priority recommended actions and next steps Prepare the COW to consider EAP approval 2 Packet Pg. 7

8 Energy Action Plan (EAP) Background and Context Recognizing growing communities are incorporating sustainability into comprehensive planning processes, with energy and greenhouse gas emissions (GHG, Carbon) as top priorities ripe opportunity, given Rochester s growth trajectory and DMC dynamics Rochester Energy Commission (REC) was charged with developing an energy action plan to reduce energy consumption and GHG emissions to be incorporated into the Comprehensive Planning (P2S) process 3 Packet Pg. 8

9 Rochester Carbon and Energy Goals REC determined that the EAP be prepared using the goals of the Minnesota Next Generation Energy Act of 2007 (NextGen) The three primary NextGen goals include: 1.5% annual retail energy savings 25% renewable energy by 2025 (25X 25 Renewable Electricity Standard) State-wide GHG emissions reductions of 15% by % by % by 2050 At this time, City of Rochester goals are set on a per capita basis to accurately reflect the impact of growth, efficiencies associated with expanding systems to service that growth, and to place the city within the larger context of NextGen. 4 Packet Pg. 9

10 Making the Case for the EAP Benefits of incorporating energy and carbon reduction objectives into Rochester s growth plans are: significant energy cost savings and other economic benefits in the form of price stability and certainty; incremental revenue growth as a result of attracting and retaining more residents and employers to a more sustainable community; protecting or improving local air and water quality while mitigating climate change impacts and supporting growth, and; lower health care costs. 5 Packet Pg. 10

11 Energy Action Plan Process (6) Energy Action Plan (5) Community Engagement (4) Assessment of available incentives and alternative funding sources (3) Assessment of City of Rochester GHG inventory, energy-related goals, regulations, mandates, policies, procedures and program participation (1) Comprehensive Plan Review (2) Benchmarking (Comparative) Analysis 6 Packet Pg. 11

12 Scoping Climate Change and Energy Goals GHG Inventory Baseline (2014) Scope 1 Emissions Direct GHG emissions from sources that are owned or controlled by the city Scope 2 Emissions Indirect GHG emissions resulting from the generation of electricity, heating and cooling, or steam generated off site but purchased by the city Scope 3 Emissions (partial) Indirect GHG emissions from sources not owned or directly controlled by the entity but related to the city s activities (materiality/influence) 7 Packet Pg. 12

13 Task 3: GHG Inventory A tool to support the EAP and provide additional perspective through the carbon lens using quantitative data: Boundaries (Control) City of Rochester Owned/Controlled City Limits (Community) Sources Stationary Combustion Stationary Process Mobile Combustion Emissions CO 2 e CO2 (GWP 1), CH4 (25), N2O (298) Excluded Refrigerants Other Industrial Process (HFCs, PFCs, SF 6, NF 3 ) Analysis GHG inventories are limited when trying to highlight project contributions Existing projects and initiatives reductions are reflected in the existing inventory Recycling Solar RWRP WTEF 8 Packet Pg. 13

14 Task 3: GHG Inventory User/Source Category City of Rochester Owned/Controlled Scope 2014 (metric tons CO 2 e) % of Category % of Total Stationary - Facilities - Combustion 1 3, % 0.2% Stationary - Facilities - Electric Generation 1 36, % 2.0% Stationary - Facilities - WWTP Generation 1 5, % 0.3% Mobile Fleet 1 7, % 0.4% Scope 1 Subtotal 53, % 2.8% Stationary - Purchased Power 2 22, % 1.2% Stationary - Electric Generation T&D Loss % 0.0% Scope 2 Subtotal 23, % 1.2% City of Rochester Owned/Controlled 76, % 4.1% Community Owned/Controlled Community Combustion - Natural Gas 3 536, % 28.7% Community Combustion - Fuel Oil/Other 3 7,643 Community Electric 3 822, % 44.0% Community Transportation 3 366, % 19.6% Community Waste 3 60, % 3.3% Scope 3 Subtotal 1,794, % 95.9% Total 1,870, % 9 Packet Pg. 14

15 Task 3: GHG Inventory Source Description MTCO2e City Combustion Rec Center 1,146 Public Works TOC 775 Airport Main Terminal 413 City Electricity Generation Silver Lake - Natural Gas 32,051 Cascade Creek - Natural Gas 4,370 Cascade Creek - DFO 1,192 RWRP Biogas 5,103 City Mobile Misc (Material Handling) - Diesel 2,970 Heavy Trucks - Diesel 1,074 Buses - Diesel 716 City Electricity Consumption Water Reclamation Plant 9,657 Mayo Civic Center 2,524 Rec Center 2, Packet Pg. 15

16 Task 3: GHG Inventory Community Contributors Key Takeaways User/Source Category Scope 2014 (metric tons CO2e) % of Category % of Total Community Owned/Controlled Community Combustion - Natural Gas 3 536, % 28.7% Community Combustion - Fuel Oil/Other 3 7,643 Community Electric 3 822, % 44.0% Community Transportation 3 366, % 19.6% Community Waste 3 60, % 3.3% Scope 3 Subtotal 1,794, % 95.9% Facilities conservation and retrofits Transportation studies underway for planning efforts Biogenic and alternative energy sources continue to grow 11 Packet Pg. 16

17 Task 2: Benchmarking Report (comparative analysis) Sector Emissions Buildings and Energy Goal #1: Expand renewable energy portfolio Strategy: Supply ~50% of all energy used in buildings from renewable sources. (Portland, Minneapolis, Sacramento: 143,322 MTCO 2 e reduction) Goal #2: Reduce total energy use of existing buildings by increasing energy efficiency Strategy: Retrofit existing buildings with financial incentives for heating/cooling systems, appliances, lighting, electronics, etc. (Portland, Minneapolis, Sacramento: 107,559 MTCO 2 e reduction) Transportation Goal: Reduce VMT Land Use Goal: Increase non-auto transportation Strategy: Develop complete neighborhoods (Portland, Minneapolis, Sacramento: 32,909 MTCO 2 e reduction) Solid Waste Goal: Reduce waste and increase recycling and composting to achieve 75-90% diversion Strategy: Media campaigns (Portland, Minneapolis, Sacramento: 79,404 MTCO 2 e reduction) Strategy: Increase public transit services (Portland, Minneapolis, Sacramento: 54,848 MTCO 2 e reduction) 12 Packet Pg. 17

18 Task 6: Drafting the EAP The EAP as it is currently drafted reflects feedback received by the REC reflects feedback received from, and has been approved by the RPU Board documents findings from each of six tasks provides and prioritizes recommended actions over which the City has significant impact and/or significant control three categories: power generation, transportation, and buildings opportunity for high-impact carbon reductions 13 Packet Pg. 18

19 PRIORITY Recommended Actions Category I: Power Generation The City can prepare for capturing effects of carbon mitigation from RPU-generated power and other power generators in the region. Certain opportunities will not be ripe until 2030 when the SMMPA contract expires. Significant Impact/Significant Control RPU Generation Portfolio Continue to shift away from fossil fuels toward renewable resources, including: o increased and distributed solar o increased hydroelectric o geothermal evaluation o increased biogas utilization, in particular at the RWRP o increased solid waste utilization 14 Packet Pg. 19

20 PRIORITY Recommended Actions Category I: Power Generation The City can prepare for capturing effects of carbon mitigation from RPU-generated power and other power generators in the region. Significant Impact/Significant Control RPU Supply-Side Efficiency Generate more electricity with the same or less fuel through: replacement and upgrading of power generating units reduction of losses through transmission and distribution, thereby reducing inefficiencies and GHG emissions conduct energy audits and evaluate current systems, operations, and management controls to continue to increase the efficiency of power generation. 15 Packet Pg. 20

21 PRIORITY Recommended Actions Category I: Power Generation The City can prepare for capturing effects of carbon mitigation from RPU-generated power and other power generators in the region. Significant Impact Optimization of efficient community heat and power generation Support the work of the Energy Integration Committee (EIC) Expand the work of the EIC beyond the DMC zones of focus OWEF Source and convert more regional mixed municipal solid waste (MMSW) into steam Sell more steam and electricity to community users (limits apply) 16 Packet Pg. 21

22 PRIORITY Recommended Actions Category II: Transportation Given community-wide transportation emissions account for 20% of the City s GHG emissions, there is a material opportunity to realize emissions reductions by reducing vehicle miles traveled and promoting conversion to alternative fuel vehicles. Significant Impact/Significant Control Develop transportation corridors and nodes and parking infrastructure that minimize VMT P2S process includes a detailed analysis of this significant impact Significant Impact Expand Ride Sharing Programs Independently, or in collaboration with employers and community 17 Packet Pg. 22

23 PRIORITY Recommended Actions Category II: Transportation Given community-wide transportation emissions account for 20% of the City s GHG emissions, there is a material opportunity to realize emissions reductions by reducing vehicle miles traveled and promoting conversion to alternative fuel vehicles. Significant Control Electric charging stations Provide additional electric charging stations Develop incentives and opportunities for residents and employees in the City of Rochester to own electric vehicles Focus on alternative fuel vehicles for City fleets Increased Public Transit to Reduce Single Occupancy Trips. Increased Greenways (pedestrian and bike traffic only) 18 Packet Pg. 23

24 PRIORITY Recommended Actions Category III: Buildings As the City of Rochester has limited control over the emissions footprint associated with the portfolio of purchased power, the best approach for the City to realize emissions reductions is by reducing the demand. The City can offer tips and incentivize the public to increase conservation and reduce consumption. Significant Impact/Significant Control Sustainable Building Policies planning design construction commissioning new and significant modification construction projects. Retro-Commissioning city buildings community-owned buildings 19 Packet Pg. 24

25 PRIORITY Recommended Actions Category III: Buildings As the City of Rochester has limited control over the emissions footprint associated with the portfolio of purchased power, the best approach for the City to realize emissions reductions is by reducing the demand. The City can offer tips and incentivize the public to increase conservation and reduce consumption. Significant Impact Energy Conservation Programs Continue and expand the Conserve and Save and CIP programs Efficiency Improvement in Water Consumption to Save Energy Continue and expand community water conservation programs 20 Packet Pg. 25

26 Finalizing the EAP and Next Steps It is recommended that the City, the Energy Commission, and the key constituents of the EAP, including RPU, work together to develop and agree to an EAP implementation plan, including: integration into the Comprehensive Plan prioritization of actions timeline establishment assignment of responsibilities identification and pursuit of funding mechanisms plan for evaluation of performance to goals 21 Packet Pg. 26

27 Contact Wenck Erin L. Heitkamp Global Sustainability Practice Leader D C Wooddale Drive Woodbury, MN Packet Pg. 27

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