City of Dallas Greenhouse Gas Update

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1 City of Dallas Greenhouse Gas Update North Texas Climate Symposium February 4, 2019 Kevin Overton

2 Dallas Environmental Quality & Sustainability Programs Air Pollution Control Municipal Setting Designations Air Quality Initiatives Spill Response EMS & Internal Compliance Sustainability, Outreach & Education Stormwater Management Water Conservation Zero Waste 2

3 DEQS Summary Manages the EMS program to reduce the City s environmental footprint Operates as the City s inhouse environmental consultant Monitor trends and take action to improve air and water quality Offers extensive training opportunities for City employees Conducts public educational and outreach events throughout the year Promotes water conservation, clean air, waste reduction, and recycling Inspect construction sites and industrial facilities for environmental compliance Responds to resident s environmental complaints 3

4 Background DEQS Achievements Quality of Life Committee briefed on air quality and resolution of support subsequently passed Transportation Committee briefed on City s air quality and emissions reduction initiatives 2018 Multiple efforts: March first North Texas Climate Change Symposium August Council adopts Resilient Dallas Plan September Realignment to Dallas Environmental Quality & Sustainability 2019 the Comprehensive Environmental & Climate Action Plan (CECAP) approved by Council along with a climate resolution 4

5 Current City Emission Reduction Efforts 100% Renewable Energy Purchase Co-generation at DWU s Southside Wastewater Treatment Plant McCommas Landfill gas capture and re-sale ~1/2 of the total City fleet runs on alternative fuels or electricity (2,415 vehicles) LED lighting retrofits Love Field achieved Level 2 Carbon Accreditation from ACI and ACA Implementing nature-based solutions to mitigate urban heat island effects 5

6 Cooperation With Community Organizations 6

7 North Central Texas Council of Governments Important partner on Air Quality Outreach Air North Texas is a regional public awareness campaign and partnership that seeks to improve air quality in North Texas. Air North Texas offers all North Texans, including individuals, businesses and governments, resources related to improving air quality. 7

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9 Branch Out Dallas is a new City of Dallas program that provides Dallas residents with a 5-gallon tree at no cost The program focuses on private residential property. All materials are provided in English and Spanish. It is hoped that the program become an annual City of Dallas program. At the time of pick-up, residents receive a tree along with planting and tree care instructions. City staff and volunteer groups will be stationed at each location to assist. 8

10 Breathe Easy Dallas Address the problem of absenteeism in DISD due to asthma/allergy Phase I Monitor nine schools to correlate absenteeism with air pollution events Phase II Mitigate absenteeism using passive and direct intervention 10

11 Climate Change 10

12 Historic CO 2 Levels 12

13 Climate Impacts 13

14 Fourth National Climate Assessment, Vol II Impacts, Risks, and Adaptation in the United States Chapter 23 Southern Great Plains Food, Energy, and Water Resources - Quality of life in the region will be compromised as increasing population, the migration of individuals from rural to urban locations, and a changing climate redistribute demand at the intersection of food consumption, energy production, and water resources. Infrastructure - The built environment is vulnerable to increasing temperature, extreme precipitation, and continued sea level rise, particularly as infrastructure ages and populations shift to urban centers. Ecosystems and Ecosystem Services - Terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems are being directly and indirectly altered by climate change. Human Health - Health threats, including heat illness and diseases transmitted through food, water, and insects, will increase as temperature rises. 14

15 Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health Enviromedics: The Impact of Climate Change on Human Health by Jay Lemery and Paul Auerbach, 2017 (Rowman & Littlefield). 15

16 Reasons for Concern IPCC: Major impacts from climate change will begin as early as 2040 without imminent actions At the current rates, temperatures will increase by ~2.7 F 16

17 Cities Are Vulnerable to Climate Change 70% of cities world wide are already experiencing effects of climate change Cities must absorb the unexpected costs of storms, flooding, drought, and other impacts of climate change 17

18 United States Global Change Research Program Strategic Finding #SF-2 of National Climate Assessment No. 4, November, 2018; 18

19 Lack of National and State Action Federal executive branch favors coal and other fossil fuels over renewable energy The Governors November 2018 Rebuild Texas Report recommended eight measures to future proof the state, but did not address climate change or mitigation 19

20 Paris Agreement 196 countries met in 2015 to initiate efforts to combat climate change and adapt to its impacts Followed the scientific consensus that the most severe impacts of climate change may be avoided if we limit temperature increases to 1.5º C (2.7º F) Key aspects include measuring and reporting emissions and establishing reduction targets consistent with 1.5º C (2.7º F) increase 20

21 Cities Are Leading the Way Many mayors worldwide pledged to meet commitments of Paris Agreement Mayor Michael Rawlings signed pledge in June 2017, along with 5 other Texas mayors 21

22 Climate change should not be a partisan issue. I disagree with any decision that undermines our nation s leadership role in the fight to mitigate the effects of climate change. Dallas is a leader in emissions reduction efforts, and we have had significant success in reducing our carbon footprint. I am asking our staff to continue to develop and maintain programs that improve regional air quality, reduce carbon emissions and otherwise address climate change. This is a common-sense approach that is good for our citizens, our businesses and our planet. Mayor Mike Rawlings on June 2,

23 With little state and federal action on climate change, local governments must step forward to shoulder the burden. The City of Dallas accepts this responsibility and has actively been working towards building a greener, more resilient city, and improving the quality of life in the region. Environmental and health threats like climate change are ignored at the peril of our health and future prosperity. We will work to improve regional air quality, tracking and reducing carbon emissions, and otherwise addressing climate change in line with current science. Dallas will continue to be a leader in those efforts and in ensuring that our community is engaged every step of the way. Councilmember Sandy Greyson, March 9,

24 Opportunities For Cities to Lead the Way Cities consume 2/3 of the energy world wide Cities generate 70% of the world CO 2 emissions Urban population is nine times larger today than 100 years ago and increasing Actions taken at the city level can have a major impact City leaders are more directly accountable to the public than state or federal officials. 23

25 City Actions to Meet Our Commitment GHG emission inventory is an essential step towards meeting any commitment under Paris Agreement It provides data necessary to determine focus and actions to reduce emissions It is used to develop effective strategies to reduce emissions and mitigate climate impacts 25

26 Where To Start: The GHG Emission Inventory As A First Step The identification of emission sources Determining the significance of each source A historical record of emissions for future use Establishment of a solid foundation for decisions and a framework to set goals and targets 26

27 Background GHG Inventory Update to the 2005 Inventory. Completed in 2012 Started a major update to the inventory using 2015 data and started the CECAP City began inventorying GHG in 2005 with projections back back to 1990 Strategic goal of reducing GHG emissions from City operations 39% from the 1990 level by 2017 (Council Strategic Plan FY15-17) 27

28 Emission Inventory: Lessons Learned from Previous Inventories Document all assumptions Document all emission factors and calculations Use an accepted protocol and document its use Make results available to the public in a format that people can understand 28

29 A Protocol Is Required For Consistent Results The International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) is one commonly accepted protocol ICLEI offers the Clear Path online tool to assist with the inventory Any city that uses the ICLEI protocol can compare GHG emissions directly to other cities 29

30 Primary Scopes in Emissions Inventory Agriculture, forestry, and other land use In-boundary waste and wastewater Out-of-boundary waste and wastewater Other indirect emissions Stationary fuel combustion Grid-supplied energy Transmission and distribution In-boundary transportation Out-of-boundary transportation 30

31 Data Enhancements Comprehensive calculation of actual municipal (City operations) and community (within city limits) emissions Wastewater plant/system emissions Transmission and distribution losses for electric and natural gas Emissions from travel in and out of the City Emissions from industrial processes and solid waste within city boundary Benefits from mass transit use and carbon sequestration (trees) 31

32 Emission Inventory Results Scope Sector Categories Scope 1 Scope 2 Community Scale CO 2e (MT) Government Scale CO 2e (MT) Coal 95,888 Stationary Energy Fuel Oil 359,529 Natural Gas 1,893,877 14,599 Natural Gas Fugitive Loss 514,008 3,962 Transportation On Road 6,779,889 58,639 Solid Waste Generated 135, ,055 Waste Wastewater Treatment Closed Landfills 5, Industry Industry 645,115 Forestry Land use (382,452) Scope I Total 10,300, ,960 Electricity 9,678, ,622 Stationary Energy Renewable Energy Credits (REC) (186,230) Transportation Railway 69,738 <1 Scope 2 Total 9,748, ,392 Scope 3 Stationary Energy Electricity Transmission & Distribution Losses 499,129 Transportation Aviation 70,252 Scope 3 Total 575,918 Total Emissions 20,364, ,352 32

33 City of Dallas Municipal Emissions Dallas 9% 1% 24% 12% 7% Benchmark City 35% 21% 9% 18% 5% 36% 22% Buildings & Facilities Street Lights & Signals Vehicle Fleet Water & Wastewater Solid Waste Other/Fugitive 33

34 Dallas Municipal Emission Trends 1,200,000 1,000, , , , ,

35 Municipal vs. Community Contribution Municipal Emissions (~2% of Total) Community Emissions 35

36 Dallas Community Emissions Dallas Community U.S Average 20% 34% 11% 29% 8% 22% 5% 33% 9% 29% Transportation & Mobile Sources Commercial Energy Other Emissions Industrial Energy Residential Energy 36

37 C40 City Comparison 50,000,000 40,000,000 30,000,000 20,000,000 Average 17,337,492 10,000,000 Median 10,118,774 - New York Houston Chicago Los Angeles Dallas(1) Philadelphia Austin Portland Stationary Transportation Waste Note: Dallas data is draft pending QA/QC 37

38 Inventory Results Total Emissions 862, ,554, , ,450,736 17,229, , , ,729, ,000,000 10,000,000 15,000,000 20,000,000 Community Government All emissions measured in metric Tons of CO 2 equivalent 38

39 Next Steps Use GHG emissions inventory data in development of Comprehensive Environmental & Climate Action Plan (CECAP) Actionable steps and goals building on the Resilient Dallas plan adopted by Council on August 8, 2018 Unified approach to environmental planning that will better serve our community and strategic priorities Continue to encourage City emissions reduction initiatives and conduct emissions monitoring Revisit GHG emissions inventory using 2020 data 39

40 Five Step Process Inventory of GHG In Emissions Monitor & Verify Results Leadership & Commitment Establish Reduction Targets Implement Policies Develop A Climate Plan 40

41 Scope: Comprehensive Environmental & Climate Action Plan Project Scope includes: Compile & review City plans/data Benchmark best management practices & identify Dallas options Develop internal/external City working groups Robust public outreach & engagement Perform modelling to assess effectiveness Develop & vet Dallas plan 41

42 Next Steps Comprehensive Environmental & Climate Action Plan Compile Plans/ Data Develop & Model Concepts for Effectiveness Initiate Working Groups Initial Public Outreach re: Visioning/Goals Draft Environmental & Climate Action Plan Brief Committee & Working Groups February, 2019 March, 2019 April, 2019 June, 2019 Brief Committee & Working Groups Summer, 2019 Early Fall, 2019 Late Fall, 2019 Public Outreach re: Proposed Actions Finalize Environmental & Climate Action Plan City Council & Public Presentation January, 2020 Spring, 2020 April,

43 Summary Timeline Update to the 2005 Inventory. Completed in 2012 Completed a major update to the inventory using 2015 data and started the CECAP City began inventorying GHG in 2005 with projections back back to 1990 Strategic goal of reducing GHG emissions from City operations 39% from the 1990 level by 2017 (Council Strategic Plan FY15-17) Completion of the CECAP 43

44 Questions and Comments Kevin Overton Senior Environmental Coordinator (214)