December 8, 2010 By Clare Frederick

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1 December 8, 2010 By Clare Frederick

2 1. Environmental concerns 2. Chicago Climate Action Plan 3. Department of Environment 4. Department of Buildings 5. Chicago Park District 6. Chicago Public Schools 7. What more can be done

3 IPCC + UNFCCC + the Kyoto Protocol = global concern 75 percent GHGs come from cities US Conference of Mayors Climate Change Protection Agreement C40 and the Clinton Climate Initiative

4 Criteria for emissions reduction goals 1. Avoid or mitigate adverse impacts of climate change; 2. Improve the quality of life in Chicago and boost the economy; and 3. Must be feasible with current technologies and resources Focus areas: Buildings Clean and renewable energy sources Transportation Waste and industrial pollution Adaptation

5 Improvement opportunities o Retrofit buildings o Appliance trade-in o Water efficiency and conservation o Update Chicago Energy Conservation Code o Green roofs

6 Improvement opportunities o Upgrade power plants o Improve plant efficiency o Build renewable electricity o Increase distributed generation o Promote household renewable power

7 Improvement opportunities o Invest more in transit o Expand transit incentives o Promote transit-oriented development o Promote walking, biking and carpooling o Improve fleet efficiency o Higher fuel efficiency standards o Switch to cleaner fuels o Improve freight movement

8 Improvement opportunities o Reduce, reuse and recycle o Shift to alternative refrigerants, no HFCs o Capture stormwater on-site

9 Improvement opportunities o Manage heat o Pursue innovative cooling o Protect air quality o Manage stormwater o Implement Green Urban Design o Preserve our plants and trees o Engage the public and businesses

10 Dept. of Environment Dept. of Aviation Dept. of Budget Dept. of Buildings Dept. of Fire Dept. of Fleet Management Dept. of General Services Dept. of Housing and Human Services Dept. of Innovation and Technology Dept. of Law Office of Emergency Management and Communications Dept. of Planning and Development Police Dept. Dept. of Procurement Services Dept. of Public Building Commission Dept. of Public Health Dept. of Streets and Sanitation Dept. of Transportation Dept. of Water Management Chicago Park District Chicago Public Schools Chicago Transit Authority Metropolitan Water Reclamation District

11 Manage the Chicago Climate Action Plan Construction Waste Ordinance (2007) o Requires contractors to recycle at least 50% of waste Anti-Idling Ordinance (2009) o Diesel truck and bus operators idling the engine for over three minutes face a $250 fine. Blue Cart Program

12 Sustainable Streets Program o Intended to combat the heat island effect o Roadways, industrial areas and parking lots o Replace cement in alleys with permeable pavers o Use high albedo pavements and landscaping o Increase tree canopy cover o LED lighting for street lamps o Bioswales Before: After:

13 Chicago Energy Conservation Code o Higher standards than the IL Building Energy Code o Applies to any residential building seeking a DOB permit o November 5, 2008 Amendment - Increased roof solar reflectance Green Permit Program o Expedited permit process, between 15 and 30 days o Must meet LEED or Chicago Green Homes Program requirements o Increased water efficiency, reduced wastewater, stormwater management o Utilize natural ventilation o Provide 1% of total annual energy from renewable resources o Green roofs

14 Covered seven roofs with high albedo paint or plants. Biodiesel production facility under construction o Located at 39 th Street and Lakeshore Dr. o For CPD fleet vehicles ad landscaping equipment o Blending up to B-20 Over 75% passenger vehicles are hybrids Retrofitted over 32 facilities. Ten solar panel installations.

15 At least 25 schools have solar panels, with construction underway. 20% energy from renewable resources. Energy Shared Savings Program o Schools earn money for reducing energy use o Encourages student education of energy conservation and tracking

16 Where to go from here Enforcement through ordinances Improve recycling through fees, taxes or privitization Streamlining energy audits o CNT Energy Savers o CPS Shared Savings Program o Energy services companies (ESCOs)

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