Climate Action Plan Update

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1 TULANE UNIVERSITY Climate Action Plan Update Transportation April 28, 2014

2 Climate Action Plan: Introduction What is a Climate Action Plan (CAP)? A set of strategies to reduce an entity s greenhouse gas emissions Focus on buildings and transportation two biggest generators by category of activity Who develops them? Government federal, state and municipal Higher education American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment (680 entities) International Sustainable Campus Network Charter (53 entities) Other and similar initiatives, as with AASHE STARS Industry

3 Climate Action Plan: GHG Scope Emissions as Key Metric Source: A New Perspective for Labeling the Carbon Footprint Against Climate Change (Villar, Hidalgo, Penela, Mejide)

4 Tulane s Early GHG Emissions Reduction Activities Prior to formalizing its commitment to GHG emissions reduction, Tulane engaged in activity towards that end: Energy system improvements Design and construction energy efficiency goals/standards Uptown plant water treatment and campus boiler replacement Energy Star purchasing policy Technology Services measures Transportation enhancements Education Research Source: Tulane 2011 CAP

5 Tulane and the Impetus to Create a CAP In 2008, Tulane pledged to the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment: Recognizing the scientific consensus about global warming Recognizing the need to reduce global GHG emissions by 80% by mid-century to avert worst impacts of global warming Committing that university will lead by example in minimizing emissions and must provide knowledge to students of means to achieve climate neutrality Ascribing to the belief that this act will stabilize and reduce long-term energy costs, attract students and faculty, attract new sources of funding, increase support for the pledging institution Soon after, Tulane started on its Climate Action Plan. Completed in 2011, it has not been formally adopted by the university.

6 Tulane Draft CAP Strategies for Emissions Reduction Draft CAP Goal: 7% GHG reduction from 2007 level by To be accomplished by: Enhancing energy management energy engineer, meters and meter data use, retrocommission major buildings Improving computer power management Motivating more bicycle use Enhancing shuttle and transportation programs Initiating first renewable energy project Establishing best options for replacing 5% of campus electricity use through renewable energy Integrate energy efficiency priorities into building renovation plans Draft CAP Illustration of its Planned GHG Reductions Draft CAP Goal: 15% reduction from 2007 level by 2020 To be accomplished by: Scaling-up renewable energy use Building energy efficiency renovation and retrofit Providing the equivalent to 5% of campus electricity use Source: Tulane 2011 CAP

7 Strategies for 2015 Emissions Reduction Target This is an established way of presenting GHG emissions reductions investments. It describes the costs and carbon reduction contributions of each element of a portfolio. Source: Tulane 2011 CAP

8 Draft CAP on the Question of Project Financing Tulane Draft CAP recommends a portfolio of reductions investments It suggests potential funding sources: Operating funds University donors Student fee or Reserve Fund Renewables through third party funding Energy efficiency revolving fund Performance contract (Johnson Controls) Source: Tulane 2011 CAP

9 Tulane GHG Emissions: 2007 to 2012 Annual GHG emission inventories show 2012 emissions to be almost identical to 2007 emissions, even with growth in campus square footage Source: Tulane University 2011 & 2012 Greenhouse Emissions Inventory and Tulane 2011 CAP

10 Draft CAP Goals and Actual Emission Change Over Time 15% Tulane University GHG Emissions: (Percent Change: Actual and Goals) 10% 5% Building SF Building Emissions Scope 1 Emissions Scope 2 Emissions 0% 2012 Total Emissions -5% -10% 2015 CAP Goal -15% Scope 3 Emissions This shows relative rate of growth of key emission metrics and compares them to emissions goals established in the Draft CAP CAP Goal Data from Tulane University 2011 & 2012 Greenhouse Emissions Inventory

11 What to Expect in the Tulane Climate Action Plan Update Engagement of Uptown and Downtown Campus communities A revisiting of the 2011 Draft CAP goals, including consideration of expanding on phased implementation Articulation and exploration of options, selecting a preferred route for reaching CAP goals Detail developed for preferred route, including economic, GHG emissions mitigation and other considerations Support to the university in updating its survey of commuting/transportation patterns Completion in 2014 Project Phases

12 Steering Committee and Working Group Membership Steering Committee J. Alty, A. Banos, M. Bernstein, R. Dickson, L. Hamm, Y. Jones, A. Lorino Energy Demand Working Group A. Beezley, M. Brown (invited), D. Fullerton, M. Guidry, J. Nonnamaker Energy Supply Working Group S. Johnson, A. Grin, M. Guidry, B. Mitchell, G. Parker, A. Sheffrin Student Global Citizenship Working Group S. Barksdale (invited), M. Blum, K. Jack, J. Karubian, M. Mahoney, A. Nance, K. Schwartz, T. Tornqvist Transportation/Planning Working Group J. Barnwell, A. Beezley, R. Hailey, D. Jatres, B. MacNeill, K. Venable-Carroll, S. Wright

13 * AEI is lead entity for the CAP Update Project Consultant Team and Project Schedule Willa Kuh (AEI*) Planner and Project Manager, support to Student Global Citizenship Working Group Bill Talbert, PE, LEED AP BD+C (AEI*) CAP Energy Analyst, support to Energy Demand Working Group Rob McKenna (Conlfuenc) CAP Energy Analyst, support to Energy Supply Working Group Mike Walters, PE, LEED AP (Confluenc) CAP Energy Analyst, support to Energy Supply Working Group Amy Nagengast (Confluenc) CAP Energy Analyst, support to Energy Supply Working Group Nathaniel Grier, PE (VHB) Transportation Planner, support to Transportation/Planning Working Group Observe condition of campuses Energy Demand Working Group Energy Supply Working Group Transportation/ Planning Working Group Student Global Citizenship Working Group Project Steering Committee All-University Forum March April September November Walk campuses, meet stakeholders Stakeholder Ideation Analysis meetings session session Stakeholder Ideation Analysis meetings session session Stakeholder Ideation meetings session Stakeholder Ideation meetings session Ideation Analysis Climate Action session presentation Plan Analysis Climate Action Plan

14 Demand for Energy Tulane University GHG Management Options Supply of Energy Other People, Practices & Policies Physical Systems & Technologies Supply Efficiency Substitute Sources Building Level Renewables Market / 3 rd Party Purchases Transportation Waste Management Offsets / Other Green Building Standards Campus-wide ECMs Building Level CHP Biomass Solar DHW Green Power Purchases Avoided Travel Waste Reduction Land Management Behavior Change Metering and Monitoring Central CHP Municipal Solid Waste Solar PV Landfill Gas Business Travel Waste Diversion Other Mission Linked Offsets Student Engagement Campus Vehicle Fleet Building Chilled Water Upgrades Animal Waste to Energy PPA (Renewable) Improved Commuting Composting Market / 3 rd Party Purchases Space Planning & Management Grounds Management Policies / Practices Central Chilled Water Hot Water Heating Used Oil Wind Hydro Inter-campus Connectivity Intra-campus Connectivity Steam Line Upgrades Energy Demand Energy Supply Transportation/Planning University Responsibility Student Global Citizenship

15 Meeting Objectives Establish basic background information Ideation of transportation-related elements Commuting Fleet Travel Planning & future land use exploration

16 Uptown Employee Resident Locations 10 mi

17 Uptown Student Resident Locations 10 mi

18 Uptown Employee Resident Locations 1 mi 2 mi 3 mi

19 Uptown Student Resident Locations 1 mi 2 mi 3 mi

20 Downtown Employee Resident Locations 1 mi 2 mi 3 mi

21 Downtown Student Resident Locations 1 mi 2 mi 3 mi

22 Distance from Campus 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1, % of employees and 85% of students live less than 4 mi from campus Over 90% of students and 85% of employees live less than 10 from campus mile % Employees Uptown Students Uptown Employees Downtown Students Downtown 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% Employees Uptown Employees Downtown Students Uptown Students Downtown 10% 0% 0-1 mile

23 Distance from Campus Survey and geocoding don t fully agree: Similar for Downtown Noticeable differences Uptown Multiple factors: Response bias Address self-reported Center of campus vs campus edge

24 Commuter Mode Split 100% 90% 80% Tulane Shuttle 60% 70% 60% Streetcar Motorcycle, scooter or moped Drive SUV alone 50% 50% 40% Drive hybrid or fuel efficient car alone Drive EV or PHEV alone Drive car alone 40% 30% 20% Carpool Bus Bike 30% 10% Walk 20% 0% Employees Uptown Employees Downtown Students Uptown Students Downtown Employees Uptown Employees Downtown Students Uptown 10% Students Downtown 0%

25 Historic Mode Split Student driving declining, bike/shuttle share jumped Employee driving good long-term trend but variable 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Faculty SOV Carpool Other 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Students SOV Carpool Other 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Staff SOV Carpool Other

26 Commuting Ideation Where do we want to go and how do we think we can get there? Verify forecasts Identify objectives and constraints Develop goals Treat Uptown/Downtown differently? Faculty/staff vs students? Boundary for actions? Do we include items that Tulane has little control over but could support and lobby for (e.g. bus service, surrounding land use)? How much do we lead the curve vs relying on external improvements? How do we determine reasonable interim and long-term goals?

27 Fleet Fuel Usage Gasoline Usage 100,000 90,000 80,000 70,000 60,000 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 10, , ,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 20, Uptown Downtown Shuttles & Transp ASB Total 35,000 30,000 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 Diesel Usage Uptown Uptown B10 Downtown

28 Fleet Ideation Understand travel needs What is required vs optional use? Quantify external changes How much can or should we lead? Establish goals Changes to behavior (, vehicle use) Fuel use and/or total carbon Identify vehicle & fuel options

29 Travel Miles of Travel 60,000,000 7,000,000 50,000,000 6,000,000 40,000,000 30,000,000 20,000,000 5,000,000 4,000,000 3,000,000 2,000,000 10,000,000 1,000, Air Travel (L) Ground Travel (R) Study Abroad (R) 0

30 Travel - Ideation Identify needs and alternatives How much travel is part of the academic mission of Tulane? Carbon hierarchy Are there reasonable ways to reduce the carbon intensity? Develop goals How much is external vs internallydriven change?

31 Planning and Future Growth Changes in campus are integrally linked to the GHG footprint Building (SF) growth Population growth Research (EUI) growth Geographic expansion closely related Are you shuttling between (new) locations? Can Tulane use these locations to help achieve GHG reduction goals?

32 Future Growth Affecting Transportation Enrollment projections are for no appreciable growth in near term. However, the upcoming university master plan may address a longer time frame and may call for building/facility growth. Recent and anticipated growth: Elmwood recent increase in activity & shuttle service Newcomb College Institute expansion with dining facility 2016 (expanded on-campus dining) Bruff Commons and Caroline Richardson to be renovated for residential use 2021 (80% of students will then live on campus) Tulane River & Coastal Center build-out (56,000 sf) Off campus athletic teams practice complex 32

33 Tulane Properties

34 Tulane Properties