Fort Collins 2014 Climate Action Plan Update. September 2014

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1 Fort Collins 2014 Climate Action Plan Update 1 September 2014

2 Climate Action Leadership Timeline Benchmark year Fort Collins Greenhouse Gas Policy 20% reduction below 2005 levels, by % reduction below 2005 levels, by 2050

3 WHY Engage in Climate Action? 3 Support of our community, our policies and goals Reduce air pollution emissions Reduce natural resource consumption Reduce waste and increase recycling Lower risk by diversifying energy sources Improve ability to adapt to climate change Support local businesses & the economy Redirect investments back into local economy Reduce reliance on foreign fuels Public Support Triple Bottom Line

4 Climate Action Plan and Energy Policy Climate Action Plan and Energy Policy Fort Collins 2008 Greenhouse Gas Goals 20% reduction below 2005 levels, by % reduction below 2005 levels, by 2050 Fort Collins 2009 Energy Policy Reliability, efficiency, conservation, renewable energy, partnership 4

5 Fort Collins is already an Energy Leader Low cost, highly reliable electricity 5.2% electricity renewable energy 5 Sources: fcgov.com/utilities/what-we-do fcgov.com/climateprotection

6 6 Good news emissions are lower than in 2005

7 Why re-evaluate Community GHG Goals? Scientific findings increase need for urgent action Climate action now will cost less than climate action later Technologies and opportunities have advanced in 2008 Risk mitigation opportunities 7

8 Challenges and Opportunities Up to 6 0 F warmer summers predicted for our region by 2040 Cost associated with fossil fuel use may increase. Risk management benefits associated with diversifying energy supply portfolio Aging population brings changing needs for mobility options 8

9 Fall 2013 Evaluated Alternative GHG goals GHG goal alternatives evaluation (Brendle Group) Stepping Up" report (Rocky Mountain Institute) Platte River Power Authority IRP 9 Brendle Group RMI

10 10 Climate Action Plan Update: Fort Collins is well-positioned to demonstrate to other communities how deep reductions in greenhouse gas emissions can be made within the span of several decades while remaining economically vibrant. City Council direction April 2014:.describe the steps the Fort Collins community will need to take to achieve a community-wide greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal of: 20% by the year % by the year % by the year 2050 carbon neutrality *Goal reductions relative to 2005 levels

11 Existing and Proposed GHG Goals 2014 Current 2020 Goal: 20% below 2005 Current 2050 Goal: 80% below % by 2030 Carbon Neutral by

12 Climate Action Plan Analysis Framework Focus Area Built Environment Energy Supply Transportation Waste Strategy Types GHG Reduction Business Models/ Financing Community Engagement TBL Impact Fiscal & Economic Impacts Social Impacts Environmental Impacts Roles Resident/Individual Business Owner Owner Renter City Government 12

13 Climate Action Plan Update - Resources 13 Community Citizen Advisory Committee Council Advisory Boards Public Consultants Brendle Group Rocky Mountain Institute Modeling agreement with Platte River Power Authority Subject Matter Experts Citizen Advisory Committee City staff Local National

14 14 Schedule

15 Your Role Web: fcgov.com/climateprotection Citizen Advisory Committee public comment first 10 minutes Request a presentation Talk to your neighbors and friends 15

16 Questions / Comments? Do you feel this approach is appropriate? What kinds of strategies should we consider? What kind(s) of information would be important for you to know about once a draft updated Climate Action Plan has been created? 16

17 Thank You Lucinda Smith Environmental Services Director Travis Paige Utilities Community Engagement Manager fcgov.com/climateprotection fcgov.com/utilities