Why a Progress Report?

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1 2008 Climate Change Action Plan: Progress Report Oct 10, 2017 Why a Progress Report? Haverford Commissioners UNANIMOUSLY approved the 2008 Greenhouse Gas Action Plan and follow up: A 5-Milestone Climate Protection process. Haverford Township has agreed to: Milestone #1: Inventory Milestone #2: Emissions Milestone #3: Establish local plan Milestone #4: Implement local action plan Milestone #5: Inventory Renewed public interest due to backward federal movement In 2008, Township set a goal to reduce emissions 30% by 2020 Many accomplishments, but no formal measurement of progress since

2 Today s Update Includes I. Township-wide trends Changes in how our electricity is generated Energy Usageg CO2 Emissions II. Municipal trends Streetlights Transportation Top Facilities (Skatium, Library, Police Station, Township Bldg, Public Works) III. Next Steps Does Not Include I. School District Trends Awaiting authorization to receive data II. Specific Residential/Commercial Data Data is not available, only 5 year DVRPC grid mix and total usage data III. Smaller Twp Facility elements or Normalization for Weather, etc. Total Public/Private Trends Power and Natural Gas (DVRPC) Electricity Natural Gas 2

3 Total Public/Private Trends Power and Natural Gas (DVRPC) CO 2 per kwh by 27% Electricity generation fuel mix on the grid since 2005 is cleaner : Cheap Natural Gas supplanting Coal PA mandated Renewable Goals Consumer Demand for Renewable Power % Change Natural gas & electricity energy (MMBTU) 2,501,912 2,644,720 2,848, % GHG Emissions (MTCO2e) 229, , , % Lower CO 2 per kwh from grid is offsetting higher overall electricity and natural gas use Township Government Trends (from bills) Transport Flat, Streetlights Down, but Skatium, CREC & Library Up Annual E Energy U Use f for Transportation T t ti & Larger L Facilities: 3

4 Township Government Trends (from bills) Lower CO 2 /kwh Grid Mix Helps Improve CO 2 Emissions vs. Consumption Annual CO 2 Emissions for Transportation & Larger Facilities: Total Energy and CO Avg % Change Total Energy (MMBTU) 44,321 45,167 2% CO2 (Metric tons) 4,490 3,948-12% Energy Trends Township Gov t. Components Streetlights 92 street lights in 2016 in the Westgate area (Ward 1) to LED 677 street lights (in Wards 3/4) in Skatium Trends: Electricity 12% since 2005 Natural gas 18% since 2005 Electricity steady since 2010 Increase occurred between 2005 and

5 Energy Trends Township Gov t. Components Library Trends: Large uptick in electricity use since ~2014, tracks equipment issues g p y q p Conclusions Township-wide Private + Public Electricity + Nat l Gas energy use 14% Top p Municipalp facilities + Streetlights g + Transportation p energy use 2% Streetlights - ; Skatium, CREC and Library, Transportation flat 27% Lower average CO 2 / kwh grid electricity improves the CO 2 emission results between 2005 and 2016: Total CO 2 emissions from Private + Public Electricity and Natural Gas 6% Municipalp CO 2 emissions 12% Municipal Government has done better than the community as a whole for energy use (private plus government statistics from DVRPC) Residential/commercial sector requires more effective outreach and/or incentives to improve but is not under control of local government. 5

6 Conclusions Future Township reductions rough hypothetical projections: MMBtu CO2 (Metric Tons) Rest of Streetlights to LED 2, % Red. for Police/Twp % Red. for Library Total Additional Reductions 3, Percent of 2005 Total 8% 9% Avg % Change Future Proj. % Change Total Energy (MMBTU)( ) 44,321, 45,167, 2% 41,661, -6% CO2 (Metric tons) 4,490 3,948-12% 3,553-21% Additional efforts likely necessary to meet goal for Township operations EAC Can Help/Evaluate Further Action Improving Large Transportation Emission Component Other large building component efficiencies Skatium, CREC interior lighting, controls, O&M strategies Options likely to have significant payback, similar to Township reported payback on LEDs and geothermal Community progress is lagging and Township can promote community improvements by: Lead by example power switch, alt. fuel/hybrid vehicles Expanding outreach and possibly using incentives 6

7 Transportation Options Police Ford Responder Hybrid, can order via COSTARS for 2018 build. Zero Electric Police Patrol Fleet Motorcycle y available now studies show ~$4300 and $2700/year annualized life cycle cost savings per vehicle respectively. Other On-Road Plug-in Hybrids or EVs (for known low mile service, e.g., codes enforcement) can get free managed charging stations. Township Off-Road Utility Vehicles All Electric Public Works Trucks Explore changing t to P Propane or CNG fueled trucks School Dist. propane bus trial finds low emissions / savings Propane may be a less difficult/lower cost option than CNG DEP Alt. Fuels Incentive Grants to do entire fleet analysis Power/Building Options Evaluate energy savings for: Skatium CREC Interior LED lighting, building automation controls and improved O&M strategies Evaluate switch to 100% renewable source for municipal electricity: Wind, solar cost competitive with price to compare (Coal, Nuclear, Gas) electricity for residential Township contracted to 2020, but renegotiation (possibly with extension) possible 7

8 What Should The Township Do After 2020? Area Governments Taking Further Actions to achieve more overall greenhouse gas reductions needed to meet the global challenge of slowing effects of climate change, such as: Phoenixville Borough Council resolution for 100% renewable electricity by 2035 and all other energy uses by 2050 Community Wide (Sept 12, 2017) West Chester Borough Council approved a similar resolution, with an added provision to develop a plan to get there by Earth Day, 2019 (Sept 20, 2017) Many municipalities committed to measures like Ready for 100% or Paris e.g. ChesCo, C West Chester, t Phoenixville, ill Swarthmore, Philadelphia, l Pittsburgh Actions for Residents and Businesses Support Higher State-Wide goals and incentives to further improve the grid mix Support national/international efforts like Carbon Fee and Dividend (56 + bipartisan Congress members currently supporting CCL proposal) Promote power switch / alt. fuel and hybrid vehicles Communicate, e.g.: Do Something Workshop Series 8

9 Saturday, O ctober 14th, 9:00 am - 10:00 am CONQUERING YOUR EV FEARS CREC Conference Room & Parking Lot Want to make the EV switch? Learn from your neighbors about Electric Veh icle ownership. Monday, October 23rd, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm GOING SOLAR EXPERIENCE Haverford Township Library, Community Room Learn what you should expect when "Going Solar" as our guests take you through the Customer Journey. To register, or for more jnfo, see haverfordhbrary.org or Recreation W ednesday, November 1st, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm BUYING CHEAP RENEWABLE POWER Haverford Township Library, Community Room Learn t he easy way to reduce CO2 emissions wh il e immediately saving money on your utility bill! Sunday, November 19th, 1 :00 pm JAN MARIE RUSHFORTH DEDICATION CREC, Main Room Hear from local environmental groups who work on protecting and preserving the p lanet. To register, or for more jnfo. see haverfordlibrary.org or Recreation 9