WOJNICKI, Donahue, Allan, Collins, Frasz, Kunkel, Taylor. ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE County Board Room Wednesday, February 16, :00 a.m.

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1 WOJNICKI, Donahue, Allan, Collins, Frasz, Kunkel, Taylor ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE County Board Room Wednesday, February 16, :00 a.m. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 19, NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) DISCUSSION: Paperless Meetings Initiative RESOLUTION: Authorizing Exception to the County Financial Policies Regarding Personnel Hiring and Replacements (Recycling Coordinator Replacements) PRESENTATION: Draft Kane County 2040 Energy Plan PRESENTATION: Sustainability Plan Update PRESENTATION: Kane County 2040 Land Resource Management Plan Sustainability and Energy Chapter 4. EVENTS PAST, UPCOMING: 5. PUBLIC COMMENT 6. ADJOURNMENT to: March 16, 2011 Fund: Landfill Fund Budget Current Balance: $10,627,389.89

2 AGENDA ITEM EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Agenda Item # Date: 2/16/2011 Item: Presenter / Sponsor: AUTHORIZING EXCEPTION TO THE COUNTY FINANCIAL POLICIES REGARDING PERSONNEL HIRING AND REPLACEMENT (RECYCLING COORDINATOR REPLACEMENTS) Tim Harbaugh Assigned Committee: Energy & Environmental Technologies Budgeted: Yes No N/A If not budgeted, explain funding source: Appropriation: Summary: Requesting that an exception to the hiring policy be granted to the Department of Facilities, Subdivision, and Environmental Resources, authorizing the hiring of one regular, part-time Recycling & Resource Conservation Program Coordinator and one regular, part-time Resource Conservation Program Educator. These positions will replace the current full-time Recycling Coordinator position, due to the retirement of the Recycling Coordinator. List Attachments: Resolution, position descriptions Detailed information available from / at: Tim Harbaugh, harbaughtim@co.kane.il.us Staff Comments / Recommendations: Staff recommends Committee approval.

3 STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF KANE RESOLUTION NO AUTHORIZING EXCEPTION TO THE COUNTY FINANCIAL POLICIES REGARDING PERSONNEL HIRING AND REPLACEMENT (RECYCLING COORDINATOR REPLACEMENTS) WHEREAS, the Kane County Board adopted Resolution , Implementation of County Financial Policies Regarding Personnel Hiring and Replacement; and WHEREAS, Resolution specifically states: A moratorium on the hiring of new County personnel and the replacement of existing or future personnel vacancies is hereby adopted effective upon passage of this Resolution. No new personnel shall be hired unless specifically approved by the County Board; and WHEREAS, 415 ILCS 15: the Solid Waste Planning and Recycling Act, requires Counties to appoint a recycling coordinator, whose responsibilities shall include overseeing and updating the County s Solid Waste Plan; and WHEREAS, Kane County s current Recycling Coordinator will retire in July, 2011, and said position needs to be filled to meet the requirements of the recycling and other conservation programs in the Department of Facilities, Subdivision, and Environmental Resources; and WHEREAS, the current full-time position is proposed to be filled by two regular, part-time positions, including a part-time Recycling & Resource Conservation Program Coordinator and a parttime Resource Conservation Program Educator, both of which shall work an average of 25 hours per week in FY 2011; and WHEREAS, the start dates of the two said regular, part-time positions will be staggered in order to maintain the FY11 budgeted salary amount for the Recycling Coordinator position; and WHEREAS, the passage of this resolution does not require a budget amendment for fiscal year NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Kane County Board that the Department of Facilities, Subdivision, and Environmental Resources is hereby authorized to hire a regular, part-time Recycling & Resource Conservation Program Coordinator. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Facilities, Subdivision, and Environmental Resources is hereby authorized to hire a regular, part-time Resource Conservation Program Educator. Passed by the Kane County Board on. John A. Cunningham Clerk, County Board Kane County, Illinois Karen McConnaughay Chairman, County Board Kane County, Illinois Vote: Yes

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5 RECYCLING AND RESOURCE CONSERVATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR Regular, Part-time hrs/week Summary: Program Coordinator will be responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of recycling and resource conservation programs in Kane County. These programs will include recycling and solid waste, and may include water quality, groundwater conservation, and energy efficiency, and other resource conservation programs. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Develop, coordinate, and manage recycling and solid waste programs in accordance with the Kane County Solid Waste Management Plan, such as: household recycling, household hazardous waste and electronics recycling, composting, five-year updates of solid waste management plan, and County facilities and operations recycling; 2. Coordinate and manage ongoing water quality activities such as NPDES Phase II Qualifying Local Programs; 3. Participate in regional water supply studies and planning efforts, and implement programs related to Kane County Sustainable Water Supply Study; 4. Coordinate activities related to Kane County Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Programs; and 5. Serves as liaison with state and federal government and other organizations to secure available funding and informational support for local programs. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: 1. Bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Management, Public Administration, Engineering, or related field; years of progressively responsible work experience including work with municipal, community, or regional recycling and other environmental programs; 3. Strong problem solving, negotiating and facilitation skills; 4. Demonstrated success managing project budgets and schedules; 5. Strong presentation, verbal and written communication skills; 6. Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances pertaining to solid waste and recycling, and other environmental programs such as stormwater/water quality, groundwater, and energy efficiency; 7. Experience working with local governments and other public and private organizations; and 8. Computer proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office software suite.

6 RESOURCE CONSERVATION PROGRAM EDUCATOR Regular, Part-time hrs/week Summary: Program Educator will be responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of resource conservation education programs in Kane County. Educator may be responsible for programs covering topics including recycling and solid waste, water quality, groundwater conservation, and energy efficiency. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Develop and conduct public education initiatives, both print and electronic, to advance resource conservation principles and practices in public and private sectors throughout Kane County; 2. Coordinate and develop educational initiatives with local governments and other local and regional organizations; 3. Respond to requests for information from the public; and 4. Develop and conduct resource conservation education programs for several audiences including K-12 schools, businesses, local municipalities, and nonprofit organizations. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: 1. Bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university in Education, Communications, Environmental Studies, Public Administration, or related field; years of progressively responsible work experience including work with municipal, community, or regional educational programs with an emphasis on environmental issues; 3. Strong presentation, verbal, written, and electronic communication skills. Familiarity with social marketing approaches; 4. Demonstrated success managing project budgets and schedules; 5. Experience working with local governments, schools, school districts, and other public and private organizations; 6. Knowledge of both residential and commercial resource conservation programs including recycling, water quality, groundwater conservation, and energy efficiency; and 7. Computer proficiency, experience with Microsoft Office software suite, and website development and/or management.

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8 The Kane County 2040 Energy Plan The Kane County 2040 Energy Plan (KC2040EP) includes analysis of countywide energy consumption and strategies for reducing consumption over the next thirty years. Information and key concepts assist readers in understanding the data and identifying appropriate strategies at the county, municipal, household and business level. The KC2040EP is an update and expansion of the 2005 Kane County Energy Plan that focused primarily on electricity consumption. The full report can be found at Why develop an Energy Plan? Kane County s projected population growth and changing land use patterns present a variety of challenges. Historically, traditional planning issues have been addressed to meet these challenges. However, rising energy consumption and costs elicit additional economic and environmental concerns for municipalities, businesses, households and other consumers. In addition, electricity and natural gas consumption in buildings is the greatest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in the nation. The KC2040EP addresses energy production and consumption as a growth management issue with the inclusion of strategies designed to reduce energy costs and consumption. What are the potential savings? The KC2040EP presents ten strategies for reducing energy consumption that involve existing, readily available technologies and simple changes in our everyday energy habits. Three scenarios illustrate the potential energy and cost savings for each strategy depending on the level of implementation. The conservative, moderate, and aggressive scenarios could save the consumers of Kane County up to $3.4 billion between now and 2040, and reduce energy consumption by as much as 272 billion kbtu over the next thirty years. The image to the right illustrates the total potential cost savings relative to total energy savings. Conservative $1.0 billion Kane County 2008 average electricity consumption per household Moderate $2.0 billion Aggressive $3.4 billion Acknowledgements For more information: Karen Miller, Executive Planner The development of the KC2040EP was funded by Kane Kane County Development Department County s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant 719 Batavia Avenue as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Geneva, Illinois Data was provided by ComEd electric utility, Nicor Gas millerkaren@co.kane.il.us Company, and the municipal electric utilities of the Cities (630) of Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles. The plan was prepared by CNT Energy, a division of the Center for Neighborhood Technology. (

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10 Kane County 2040 Energy Plan Energy and Environmental Technology Committee of the Kane County Board February 16, 2011

11 Introductions Delmar Gillus, Chief Operating Officer Lindy Wordlaw, Senior Planner Kimberly Loewen, Planner Larry Kotewa, Senior Engineer Jessica Spanier, Research Analyst Slide 2

12 Today s s Presentation 1. Comparing original KCEP and KC2040EP 2. Review each section of the KC2040EP 3. Questions and Discussion

13 Kane County 2040 Energy Plan: An Update 2005 Kane County Energy Plan Funded by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Response to ComEd plans for new infrastructure Heavy local involvement advisory committee; workshops Did not coordinate with planning priorities not adopted

14 Kane County 2040 Energy Plan: An Update Important Additions: Natural Gas Consumption Municipal Electric Utility data (Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles) Helpful Information/Resources for municipalities, households, and business owners Funding for the KC2040EP was provided by an Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

15 Section 1: Energy Planning Planning for Growth KC2040EP Goals KC2040EP Actions Why Take Action Now?

16 Planning for Growth With expected growth by the year 2040, Kane County Board is addressing the challenges of water supply, traffic congestion and diverse, affordable housing However, growth also affects energy consumption

17 KC2040EP Goals

18 KC2040EP Actions

19 Why Take Action Now? Taking coordinated action now ensures an economically and environmentally sustainable Kane County as we grow. The KC2040EP provides path to reduce energy consumption Unprecedented levels of funds for energy efficiency

20 Section 2: Energy 101 Energy Trends The Connection between Energy and Emissions Renewable Energy

21 Energy Trends Electricity: generation, primary uses, and national trends, such as smart grid Smart Grid: allows for dynamic responses to changes in the grid condition Modernization of grid allows for efficient integration of innovative technologies, such as electric vehicles and renewable energy systems Natural gas: generation, primary uses, and national trends 2005: residential sector accounted for ~57% of region s natural gas consumption

22 Energy and Emissions Amount of CO 2 produced by burning fossil fuels to create energy depends on carbon content of the fuel. Coal emits nearly twice as much CO 2 per unit of energy as natural gas. Understanding this relationship is important when selecting strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Chicago region draws electricity from regional electric grid: 73% by burning coal and 22% through nuclear power. This high % of coal accounts for high greenhouse gas emissions.

23 Renewable Energy Wind and solar are most viable options for Illinois

24 Section 3: Baseline Energy Consumption What is a Baseline Measurement? Kane County Electricity Consumption Kane County Natural Gas Consumption Kane County Total Energy Consumption

25 What is a Baseline Measurement? Purpose: measure resulting change that is caused by or linked to some intervention that you have implemented Need: success or limitations of energy efficiency strategies would be indeterminable without

26 Kane County Electricity Consumption Total electricity consumption by sector Residential: all housing units; single family, townhouses, multi family Commercial and Industrial (C&I): public buildings, businesses, schools, hospitals

27 Kane County Electricity Consumption Factors that affect electricity consumption: Square footage Presence and efficiency of air conditioning Efficiency of lighting Appliances and systems Individual behavior

28 Kane County Electricity Consumption Maps

29 Kane County Natural Gas Consumption Total natural gas consumption by sector

30 Kane County Natural Gas Consumption Factors that affect natural gas consumption: Square footage Age of building Building envelope efficiencies Efficiency of furnace, boiler, and water heater

31 Kane County Natural Gas Consumption Maps

32 Kane County Total Energy Consumption kbtu = kilo British thermal unit single unit of measure for electricity and natural gas consumption Kane County Total Energy Consumption by Sector, Natural Gas Electricity 50,627,073, KBTU ,681,986,473 26,945,086, = 0 Residential C & I Total

33 Section 4: Strategies to Reduce Energy Consumption Kane County Energy Forecast Residential and C&I Strategies Three Scenarios Implementation Rates for Each Strategy Potential Energy and Cost Savings

34 Kane County Energy Forecast Calculated Kane County 2040 forecasts include number of units, energy consumption, and energy costs if Kane County proceeded with business as usual. These projections were used in calculating energy and cost savings for each strategy presented in KC2040EP.

35 10 Strategies for Reducing Energy Consumption

36 Strategies Scenarios Conservative Scenario: Strategy implementation at a fairly low rate across the county, with sporadic, committed action by some individuals and/or communities Moderate Scenario: Strategy implementation at a modest rate, assuming an increase in commitment and action by individuals and/or communities Aggressive Scenario: Strategy implementation at a high rate, requiring broad participation from a large percentage of individuals and/or communities

37 Implementation Rates for Each Strategy Implementation rates will vary for each strategy based on feasibility factors Municipalities will need to determine the participation rates for each strategy that are reasonable goals for their communities Could result in a mix of conservative, moderate and aggressive goals

38 Potential Energy and Cost Savings

39 Residential Strategy Savings Moderate Scenario

40 C&I Strategy Savings Moderate Scenario

41 Section 5: Implementation

42 Appendices Purpose: To assist municipalities and individuals in reducing energy consumption

43 Appendix 1: Methodology Converting to kbtu Electricity, 2008 data Natural gas, 2008 data Strategies

44 Appendix 2: Municipal Energy Consumption

45 Appendix 2: Municipal Energy Consumption

46 Appendix 3: Municipal Information and Resources Framework Policies and Statements Increasing Energy Efficiency through Municipal Operations

47 Appendix 4: Household and Business Information and Resources Information Tools Utility Based Programs

48 Appendix 5: Funding Energy Efficiency Projects and Strategies Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grants (EECBG) State Funding Funding from Kane County government

49 Appendix 6: Energy Planning and Sustainability Regional Planning Local Planning Codes/Ordinances Commissions/Committees

50 Kane County 2040 Energy Plan

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53 Kane County 2040 Energy Plan

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55 Kane County 2040 Energy Plan Next Steps Public Comment Now until March 11 th Comment forms Public Forum week of March 7 th Public comment summary March E & ER meeting

56 Kane County 2040 Energy Plan Questions? Discussion

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58 Kane County Sustainability Plan

59 Sustainability Plan Vision for the Future Quality of life Financial prosperity Innovation Natural resources

60 Sustainability Plan Phases 1. Kane County Government Policies 2. Unincorporated Kane County Policies 3. Kane County/Municipal/District Collaboration

61 Sustainability Plan Phase 1. Kane County Government Policies Existing Plans

62 Sustainability Plan Phase 1. Kane County Government Policies Webinars

63 Sustainability Plan Phase 1. Kane County Government Policies Tools

64 Sustainability Plan Phase 1. Kane County Government Policies Subcommittee Webpage Invite department representatives Monthly meetings ID sustainability issues Develop strategies Build on accomplishments

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66 2040 Land Resource Management Plan Sustainability and Energy Chapter