Greenhouse Gas Grants and Loans

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1 Greenhouse Gas Grants and Loans Howard Levenson, Ph.D. Deputy Director, CalRecycle League of Cities October 1,

2 AB 939 Policy Drivers 50% diversion requirement on jurisdictions AB % reduction, recycling, composting statewide by 2020 Not transformation or disposal-related activities, etc. Doesn t change AB 939 mandate on jurisdictions or how CalRecycle evaluates compliance AB 32 ARB Scoping Plan Waste Sector Reduce GHGs to < 1990 levels SLCP divert 90% of organics by 2025, effectively eliminate organics disposal in CA landfills 2

3 Where Are We Now? Currently Recycled (PPD) 51% 49% Currently Disposal- Related Activity (PPD) 2

4 Projected 2020 Tonnages To Reach 75% More Recycled by MT 20 MT Still could be Disposed in MT Recycled Amount in 2012

5 AB 939 Policy Drivers 50% diversion requirement on jurisdictions AB % reduction, recycling, composting statewide by 2020 Not transformation or disposal-related activities, etc. Doesn t change AB 939 mandate on jurisdictions or how CalRecycle evaluates compliance AB 32 ARB Scoping Plan Waste Sector Reduce GHGs to < 1990 levels SLCP divert 90% of organics by 2025, effectively eliminate organics disposal in CA landfills 2

6 What Will 75% Take? Moving > 20 million tons/year out of landfills 1/3 or more organic, plus many traditional recyclables Either overseas or other states OR more infrastructure here in California CalRecycle preference to handle waste in CA 100s of new or expanded facilities 6

7 Connections to AB 32 ARB Scoping Plan Update 2014 Waste Management Sector identifies activities to achieve significant GHG reductions Potential for MMT GHG reductions Activities support AB 341 Measure via CalRecycle waste characterization studies 2014/15 and ~2018/19 7

8 AB 32 Scoping Plan Funding/incentives for infrastructure e.g., Greenhouse Gas Reduction Program $$ Regulatory/statutory provisions e.g., direct regulations on organics in landfills? Short-Lived Climate Pollutants policy Emission reduction factors Permitting Procurement 8

9 Major Issues in Infrastructure Development Cost compared to landfilling Financing new/expanded facilities Permitting at state level CEQA Local land use decisions NIMBY Ensuring markets 9

10 Permitting/Siting Issues Local land use CalRecycle regulations on composting, AD Definition of food material Requirements for in-vessel digesters Contamination levels Land application restrictions Air Districts and ARB Regional Water Boards and SWRCB CDFA 10

11 State Financial Incentives CEC: Alternative Transportation Fuel Grants ARB: Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) Treasurer: CPCFA Tax-Exempt Bonds, CalCAP CalRecycle: RMDZ Loans CalRecycle: Greenhouse Gas Grants/Loans CEC/CPUC: Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) BOE: Manufacturers Tax Rebate

12 Greenhouse Gas Grants & Loans Competitive grants, plus loans, to reduce GHGs and divert materials from landfills by expanding existing capacity or establishing new facilities in California Organics To reduce green materials, food materials, and/or Alternative Daily Cover sent to landfills. Fiber, Plastics, & Glass (FPG) To reduce fiber, plastic, or glass materials sent to landfills. 12

13 Goals and Co-Benefits Reduce GHG emissions Divert from landfills, expand composting & AD infrastructure Expand manufacturing from paper, resins and glass Benefit disadvantaged communities Co-benefits: Enhanced air/water protection at organics sites Job creation In-state biofuel/bioenergy production 13

14 Grants Eligibility Eligible Applicants Government entities Private, for-profit entities Operators of composting or anaerobic digestion facilities Nonprofit organizations State agencies UC, CSU, Community Colleges Qualifying Indian Tribes Eligible Projects Organics Grant Program Composting Anaerobic digestion, other related digestion, or fermentation processes Food waste prevention projects Recycled Fiber, Plastic, Glass Program Fiber Plastic Glass 14

15 Grant Criteria Use of Grant Funds: Purchase of equipment Machinery Real Estate improvements associated with installation/project Food waste prevention projects (Organics Grant Program) Project Readiness: Permits (Conditional Use, Solid Waste, Notification, etc.) in place or in development Environmental review mostly completed (CEQA) Work plan Budget Fiscal soundness 15

16 Loan Eligibility Eligible Applicants Government entities: cities, counties, & JPAs Private, for-profit entities Operators of composting or anaerobic digestion facilities Nonprofit organizations Ineligible Loan Applicants State Agencies State and UC universities Qualifying Indian Tribes Regional or local sanitation agencies, water agencies Compost Eligible Projects Anaerobic digestion or other related digestion or fermentation processes Fiber Plastic Glass 16

17 Loan Criteria Use of Loan Funds: Purchase of equipment Machinery Real Estate improvements associated with the installation/project Project Readiness: Major permits in place or underway Environmental review mostly completed Work plan Budget Fiscal soundness GHG analysis required 17

18 CalRecycle Greenhouse Gas Programs (FY 14/15) 2 Grant Programs ($20 million) Organic materials ($15 million) Fiber, Plastic, and Glass ($5 million) Statewide, competitive 1 Loan Program ($5 million, revolving) Organics & Fiber, Plastic, and Glass Statewide, competitive (also separate RMDZ loan funds) 18

19 Loan Cycle 1 (FY 14/15) Background Awarded April 2015 Both within RMDZs Organics Nursery Products Harvest Power 19

20 Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Programs FY Organics and Recycled Fiber, Plastic, & Glass Organics Grant Program Recology East Bay Mid Valley Disposal, Inc. Colony Energy Partners - Tulare, LLC. Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. CR&R Incorporated Fiber, Plastic, and Glass Grant Program Peninsula Plastics Recycling, Inc. Command Packaging Reliance Carpet Cushion* * Grant Agreement is pending execution Greenhouse Gas Reduction Revolving Loan Fund ORGANICS ORGANICS Nursery Products Harvest Power 20

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22 CR&R Anaerobic Digester

23 Fresno Metro Ministry Food To Share Program

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25 Cycle 2 (FY 15/16) Grants - $?? Million Subject to approval of Legislature and Governor Tentative Dates: Application Release: Fall 2015 Due Date: Winter 2015 Award Date: Early 2016 Grant Funding: Early 2016 Loans - $5 million RMDZ Loans - $5 million (+ FY 14/15 $7 million) 25

26 Contact Info Link to all program documents and application: All questions for Grant Programs All questions for Loans Howard Levenson, Deputy Director 26