climate action plan annual report april 25, 2018 · partnering with republic to implement organics...
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Climate Action Plan
Annual Report
April 25, 2018
Partnering with Republic to implement Organics Collection, increasing diversion rate to 32%
Expediting process for vehicle charging stations
$85,000 Subsidy for water conservation incentive program
Commercial Energy upgrades continue
Grant to RCD for work with cemetery Irrigation Evaluations
Resolution supporting Paris Climate Agreement
Energy Efficiency, Water Conservation, Green Building
Planning, Land Use/Alternative
Transportation
Recycling/Waste Reduction
Municipal Programs
Solar/Renewable Energy Installations
Business energy assessments/upgrades continue (Over 1,000,000 Kwh saved – enough to power 100 homes)
Partnership w/ Ecology Action, SMCEW
RCD work with Cemeteries Target Rooftop Solar Installation
Residential water rebate
Recognition program
National Night Out
Mayor’s Water Challenge
Rooftop Solar (2)
Participation in recycling & organics programs
Sustainability Meetings
Commute alternatives
Drought tolerant garden
Sustainability Policy
Pre-tax commuter benefits
New Programs: Organics collection for
residents /commercial
Improved commercial technical assistance
32% Measured Diversion Rate
New CNG Collection Fleet-reduced GHG Emissions
New Programs: Expanded
HHW/Shred/Compost Giveaway Events
Bulky Item Collection
Improved Outreach & Education
Requires California to reduce GHG Emissions to 40% below 1990 levels by 2030
Colma on track to reduce GHG to meet requirements
Cemetery Irrigation work with RCD
Continue business energy efficiency upgrades
Climate Action Plan Assessment Report
Work with Republic Services
Work towards a recycled water system
Research Carbon Sequestration potential
Continue work with regional groups
MeasureGHG Reductions
(MtCO2e)
Near Term Implementation: Next 1-3 years
Energy Efficiency, Water Conservation and
Implement Residential Energy and Water Efficiency Program 9
Implement Commercial Energy and Water Efficiency Program 199
Participate in Bay Area Green Business Certification Program 71
Develop and implement a Ordinance 101
Planning, Land Use and Increased Opportunities for Alternative Transportation
Implement Smart Growth development policies 39
Increase bicycle lanes and implement to the extent feasible walkability and bicycling in new projects and renovations
301
Implement policies from San Mateo County Sustainable Green Streets and Parking Lot Design Guidebook
Supportive Measure
MeasureGHG Reductions
(MtCO2e)
Near Term Implementation: Next 1-3 years
Planning, Land Use and Increased Opportunities for Alternative Transportation
Update the General Plan to be consistent with the CAP Supportive Measure
Implement new planning review requirement for new and redeveloped commercial projects to include preferred parking
250
Implement parking policies for new developments that require prioritized parking for low carbon fuel vehicles and bicycle parking and unbundle parking from property costs
473
Recycling and Waste Reduction
Increase recycling and waste diversion to meet 80% diversion rate 838
Implement single use bag ban and polystyrene ban Supportive Measure
Solar and Renewable Energy Installations
Promote solar/renewable energy installations for commercial and residential 11
Measure GHG Reductions (MtCO2e)
Near Term Implementation: Next 1-3 years
Municipal Programs
Implement a Town Environmental Preferable Purchasing Policy (EPPP) 76
Promote commute alternatives for Town employees and the public 8
Replace 100% street, signal, park, and parking lot lighting with energy efficient lighting 24
Adopt requirements for Town-sponsored projects for new construction and major renovations
2
Complete a solar installation feasibility study of Town properties and consider participating in regional joint purchase program for solar where feasible and cost-effective
Supportive Measure
Expand tree planting on public properties and use native and drought tolerant trees/plantings
98
Establish method to integrate and incorporate CAP measures into Town projects and day-to-day decisions
Supportive Measure
Research methods to reduce methane released from closed landfills and collaborate with landfill owners where feasible
Supportive Measure
Longer-Term Implementation: Next 4-8 years
Adopt a Commercial Energy Efficiency Ordinance 94
Total GHG Reductions 2,594