union city climate action plan task force kick-off meeting

Union City Climate Action PlanTask Force Kick-off Meeting

Alexander QuinnChristopher ClementCulley ThomasJessica ter Schure

December 10, 2009

Presentation

• Introduction to AECOM and Nelson | Nygaard Team

• Developing a Climate Action Plan

• GHG Reduction Opportunities:– Transportation– Building Energy

• Climate Action Plan: Albany and Piedmont Case Studies

• Questions and Discussion

Union City Climate Action Plan

Project Team


TASK FORCE

Developing a Climate Action Plan

Project Approach


1. Conduct Gap Analysis

2. Update Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Projections

3. Confirm Reduction Target

4. Develop Climate Action Measures

5. Prepare Draft Climate Action Plan

6. Prepare Final Climate Action Plan and CEQA

City Staff


City Staff and Officials P Expert Knowledge Data Provision Review of Assumptions Review of Work Product Policy Adoption

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Community Participation


Public Participation P Provide opportunities to educate and empower action Engage a targeted, broad spectrum

- Community organizations- Media- Stakeholder groups

Multiple channels to get people engaged- Website and Social Networking- Online survey- Town Hall Workshops

Public Outreach Meetings #1: CAP Introduction + Gathering Ideas – Jan.-Feb. #2: Review Draft CAP + Feedback – June-July

Climate Task Force


Climate Task Force A sounding board during CAP development Ambassadors to respective communities Provide context specific ideas and input Insight into Union City CTF Tasks :

- Review preliminary GHG reduction measures- Review administrative draft of CAP- Review final draft of CAP

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Climate Protection Task Force - Schedule

• #1: Kick-off + Gathering Ideas - December

• #2 - #4: GHG Reduction Measures – February - April– Building Energy– Transportation– Waste, Water, and Green Infrastructure

• #5: Review of Admin Draft of CAP – June – July

• #6: Review of Final Draft of CAP – September - October







6. Prepare Final Climate Action Plan and CEQA

Project Approach


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-Evaluate existing policy, programs, actions-General Plans-Specific Plans-Pedestrian Plans-Bicycle Master Plans-Public Transit Plans-Building and energy ordinances-Water and waste ordinances

-Identify areas where “gaps” exist-Verify findings with City

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Project Approach



-Revise Inventory-Perform peer-review-Optional sectors:

-Water consumption,-Wastewater treatment

-Develop 2020 Emission Projections-Growth Assumptions-Include Recent Actions

Transportation42%

Residential 22%

Commercial25%

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Project Approach



-Currently 30 percent below 2005 levels by 2020-Inclusive or Exclusive of Statewide and Federal Reductions?

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POTENTIAL MEASURE

Technical Feasibility

Economic Feasibility

GHG Reduction Capacity Cost

Political Feasibility

PROPOSED MEASURE

Local Context

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Project Approach


4. Develop Climate Action Measures: GHG Reduction Capacity

-GHG reductions quantified when there is a measurable change in:-Energy use-Water consumption-Waste diversion-Transportation mode-Amount of green infrastructure

-Some measures are not quantified, e.g. education and outreach, etc.-Sources

-Government agency data-Department of Energy-Department of Transportation

-California Integrated Waste Management Board-URBEMIS-Peer Reviewed Journal Articles-ICLEI-AECOM past projects

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Project Approach


4. Develop Climate Action Measures: Cost and Savings Analysis

-Categorical analysis, bottom-up approach-Cost to City L/M/H-Cost to Resident L/M/H-Savings to Resident L/M/H

-Sources-Government agency data

-Department of Energy-Department of Transportation

-City agency data-Other agencies, i.e. Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)-Peer Reviewed Journal Articles-ICLEI-McKinsey and Co. Reports-AECOM past projects

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4. Develop Climate Action Measures-Policy Options and Measure Performance Variables-City Input Key

-Planning

-Public Works

-Economic & Community Dev.

-Transit and Paratransit

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4. Develop Climate Action MeasuresContent:

-Measure description

- CO2e reduction potential

- Cost to city: L/M/H- Cost to community: L/M/H- Savings to community: L/M/H- Potential funding sources- Implementation actions

- Timetable: S/M/L- Responsibility- Progress indicators

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GHG Reduction Measures


Objective BE-1: Lead by Example with Zero-Emission City Buildings by 2015

MeasuresGHG Reduction

Potential (MT CO2e)

BE-1.1 Install cost-effective renewable energy systems on all city buildings and purchase remaining electricity from renewable sources. 150

BE-1.2 Install building performance data (energy and water) displays in all City public buildings. Supporting measure (BE-1.1)Objective BE-2: Retrofit Existing Residential Buildings

BE-2.1 Develop comprehensive outreach program to educate residents about the availability of free home energy audit programs and benefits of home energy improvements. 105

BE-2.2 Identify and develop low-cost financing products and programs that encourage investment in energy efficiency and renewable energy within existing residential and commercial buildings. Supporting measure (BE-2.3)

BE-2.3 Develop and implement point-of-sale residential energy efficiency upgrade requirements. 1,045BE-2.4 Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency of rental units. Supporting measure (BE-2.2)Objective BE-3: Retrofit Existing Commercial Buildings

BE-3.1 Partner with PG&E to provide a business education program that encourages commercial energy efficiency improvements. 100

BE-3.2 Develop and implement point-of-sale commercial energy efficiency upgrade requirements. 265Objective BE-4: Require Energy Performance in New Construction

BE-4.1 Require new construction to comply with the Tier 2 energy efficiency standards contained within Section 503.1.2 of the California Green Building Code. 1,550

Objective BE-5: Maximize the Use of Renewable Energy

BE-5.1 Develop a comprehensive renewable energy program that encourages property owners to install solar energy systems. 2,730

BE-5.2 Identify and facilitate solar energy EmPowerment districts in commercial, industrial, and mixed-use portions of City. 2,195

Objective BE-6: Community Energy ManagementBE-6.1 Partner with other neighboring cities and PG&E to fast-track smart grid technology in Albany. 160BE-6.2 Work with Alameda County to convert all street lights to LED bulbs or LED-solar systems. 65BE-6.4 Encourage PG&E and EBMUD to provide comparative energy and water conservation metrics on utility bills. 130Strategy Subtotal 8,495

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- Public Outreach- City Council Study Session

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6. Final Climate Action Plan and CEQA

-CEQA Considerations:-Negative Declaration?

-Mitigated Negative Declaration?

-Environmental Impact Report?

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Sample Climate Action Plan Format


Summary Chapter

Target Audience:

Public

Chapter IClimate Action

Summary

Technical Chapters

Target Audience:Staff, Agencies, Residents

Chapter IIClimate Change Effects

Chapter III Regulatory

Context

Chapter IVBaseline,

Projections,Target

Chapter VClimate Action

Strategies

Chapter VIImplementation

Transportation and Land Use

Nelson/Nygaard Project Experience

• Union City Short Range Transit Plan 2008-2017

• Union City Parking Meter District Development

• SPUR Transportation Strategies Climate Analysis

• BART Climate Change Analysis

• BART TOD & Parking Projects


Passenger Vehicles = Major Source of GHG Emissions


California Total CO2 Emissions

California Transportation

Emissions

Source: 2006 California Air Resources Board Greenhouse Gas Inventory

Cost Effectiveness by Mitigation Measure


Land use policy changes $30/MT CO2e

Bicycle Storage at Commercial Buildings

$11/MT CO2eTransportation Demand Mgmt

$5/MT CO2e

Shuttle Service$35,000/MT CO2e

Bus Shelters$160/MT CO2e

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Transportation Approach

• Mode shift: Fewer SOV trips, meeting more travel needs by carpooling, transit, walking, and bicycling.

• Mode shift strategies have co-benefits; can improve quality of life.

• Many are revenue-neutral or revenue-positive for local government.


Transportation Strategies for Union City to Consider

• Capitalize on existing transit infrastructure.

• Continue to encourage compact development near transit

• Parking management and parking regulation reform

• Development Impact fees

• Transportation Demand Management programs


Building Energy

Tackling the Building Stock


Sustainable Systems Integration Model (SSIMe)Energy Master Planning

• Evaluates:

• Wide range of energy conservation methods

• Time phased implementation within new or existing building stock

• Identifies: cost effective strategies and where to focus efforts for maximum impact

• Unique approach to Energy Master Planning

– Multi-faceted Approach to Energy Conservation Measure (ECM) assessment

– Real Time Gaming of ECM Options

– Fully Scalable dependent upon information available and goal


SSIMe Energy Master Planning Process


Identify Building Types

Develop Measure Adoption Timeline

Populate SSIMe Communities Tool

Evaluate ECM Strategies

Calibrate with local energy information

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Select appropriate CBECS / RECS

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Optimized Energy

Conservation Strategy

Building Energy Strategies for Union City to Consider

• Explore incentives and mandate programs for energy efficiency retrofits in existing buildings

• Explore opportunities for distributed renewable energy generation, especially solar

• Capitalize on incentive funds and financing programs for energy efficiency and renewable energy


Climate Action Plan Case Studies

Comparison of GHG InventoriesUnion City and Albany


GHG Reduction Strategies in Albany


Key Measures in the Albany Climate Plan


MeasuresGHG

Reduction (MT CO2e)

Buildings and Energy UseObjective BE-2: Retrofit Existing Residential BuildingsBE-2.3 Develop and implement point-of-sale residential energy efficiency upgrade requirements. 1,045Objective BE-4: Require Energy Performance in New Construction

BE-4.1 Require new construction to comply with the Tier 2 energy efficiency standards contained within Section 503.1.2 of the California Green Building Code. 1,550


BE-5.1 Develop a comprehensive renewable energy program that encourages property owners to install solar energy systems. 2,730

BE-5.2 Identify and facilitate solar energy EmPowerment districts in commercial, industrial, and mixed-use portions of City. 2,195

Transportation and Land Use StrategyObjective TL-1: Facilitate Walking and Biking in the Community

TL-1.5 Encourage additional neighborhood-serving commercial uses and mixed-use development within the City's existing commercial districts. Strive to provide access to daily goods and services within ¼-mile of residences. 1,150

Objective TL-4: Reduce Vehicle Emissions and Trips

TL-4.5 Create and implement a transportation demand management program that reduces weekday peak period single-occupancy automobile commute trips by at least 15%. 1,140

Waste ReductionObjective WR-1: Become a Zero-Waste Community

WR-1.1 Establish a zero-waste reduction target for 2030 and work with Alameda County, neighboring cities, and other organizations to leverage the zero-waste effort. 2,210

Comparison of GHG InventoriesUnion City and Piedmont


Waste 2%

GHG Reduction Strategies in Piedmont


Key Measures in the Piedmont Climate Plan


MeasuresGHG Reduction

(MT CO2e)

Buildings and Energy Use

Objective BE-1: Zero Emission City Buildings

BE-1.1 Install cost-effective renewable energy systems on all City buildings and purchase remaining electricity from renewable sources. 1,020

Objective BE-2: Retrofit Existing Residential Buildings

BE-2.1Consider developing and implementing point-of-sale residential energy and water efficiency upgrade requirements.

4,260


BE-5.1Develop a comprehensive renewable energy financing and informational for residential and commercial uses.

1,620

Waste Reduction and Water Conservation Objective WR-1: Become a Zero-Waste Community

WW-1.1Establish a zero-waste reduction target for 2030 and work with Alameda County, neighboring cities, and other organizations to leverage the zero-waste effort. 1,380

WW-2.1 Encourage Residential and commercial users to participate in water conservation programs. 770

Transportation and Land Use Strategy Objective TL-1: Facilitate Walking and Biking in the Community

TL-1.5 Expand and enhance pedestrian bicycling and pedestrian infrastructure throughout the coummunity. 420

Questions and Discussion

Questions and Discussion

• Strategies and communication modes for effective public outreach

• Key Opportunities for GHG Reductions in Union City

• Sector-specific strategies– Building Energy– Transportation and Land Use– Waste– Water– Green Infrastructure

• Areas that the CAP should emphasize

union city climate action plan task force kick-off meeting

Documents

climate action measures

draft climate action

final climate action

climate task forcea

review of final draft

review draft cap feedback

review of admin draft

reduction target