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Climate Action Plan

Draft Review

August 16, 2011

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Climate Action Plan Team Energy & Environment Committee

Residents / Youth Businesses, Chamber of Commerce

Operations Services - Craig Higgins, Laura Ryan, DanMartin

Community Development - Janice Stern, staff

ESA - Jeff Caton and staff

Community engagement had a profound effect on the CAPdevelopment, resulting in a collaborative structure tailored toPleasanton.

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CAP Outreach Efforts

Conducted 3 public workshops to solicit input Hosted 4 special workshops for local businesses

Developed a CAP website to convey information andreceive feedback

Held monthly E&E Committee meetings Made various presentations to other committees and

community groups

Partnerships For Success

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Why are we doing this? Legislative mandate (AB 32) and Settlement

agreement

Business case implement cost-effective, sustainablepractices and create green jobs

Environmental concerns protect and restore ournatural resources

National security reduce dependence on fossil fuels

Quality of Life

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Business Case

Variable and erraticenergy Costs

Resource depletion

Diversification ofenergy mix

Plan and programs

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National Security The US military has a goal of reducing its carbon

footprint by 50% by 2020. Currently, it costs $400 to transport 1 gallon of fuel to

Afghanistan

Military use of 12,000,000 gallons of fuel daily

Tanks require 4 gallons per mile.

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Carbon Concentration and

The Environment

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Carbon Has DNA

Carbon 12 - Comes from plants that earth has turned into fossil fuel

Carbon 13 Comes from volcanoes

Carbon 14 comes from radioactive decay less than 50K years old

O2 depletion tells us Carbon 12 comesfrom fossil fuel being burned

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Greenhouse Gases (GHGs)As defined in the Kyoto Protocol, and for the purposes of climate action plans, GHGs are

defined as:

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Methane (CH4) Nitrous Oxide (N2O),

Hydrofluorocarbons (HFC-23) Perfluorocarbons (CF4) Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6)

These GHGs are quantified in metric tons (MT) and converted to CO2 equivalents to makethem easily comparable. NOTE: Methane has the potential to produce approximately 20

times + the GHG effect of CO2, underscoring the importance of diverting waste from landfillsso we do not produce methane.

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Earths Energy Use.

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Current Energy Mix

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Alternate Energy Sources

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2030 Energy Options

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Best Practices Framework

1. Formulate specific targets and performance measures asbenchmarks in local climate action plans

2. Promote citizen and stakeholder participation in administrativedesign and decisions for energy efficiency and sustainability

3. Engage interested parties and share knowledge through

sustainability networks and regional collaboration initiatives4. Establish a dedicated sustainability office with appropriate

funding

5. Coordinate sustainability and energy programs withtraditional services and economic developmentfunctions

6. Lead by example increase sustainability initiativesby first practicing sustainability within localgovernment operations and activities

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Population v. Resource Demands Currently, the world population is 7 billion and is expected

to grow to 8.5 to 9.5 billion by 2040. The natural resources (particularly water) and energy

required for that growth is not possible under currentpracticesin any country.

Water shortages exist globally now; dealing with theseissues through our CAP may be the most important thingthe City will do.

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Experts Predict Water ResourcesWill Be Hit the Hardest

The White House Council on Environmental Quality issued a draft report that indicates

it will be changes in our nations water resources that will impact us most in thefuture

Climate change has already altered, and will continue to alter, the water cycle,

affecting where, when, and how much water is available for all uses.

2020 State required 20% reduction from 244 gallons per person to 195 gallons perperson or less.

Energy requirements are estimated to be .5 to .75 gallons per kW produced.

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Impact of State (black) andCAP (green) Measures

RPSRenewablePortfolioStandards (forutilities)

LCFS LowCarbon FuelStandards (forpetroleumindustry)

PavleyReduction inpassengervehicleemissions (forauto mfrs.)

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Big Picture

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Strategies - Summary

Estimated GHG reduction potential of CAP strategiesTotal reduction needed by 2020 = 94,611 MT CO2E per year

Reductions from: MT CO2E RelativeContribution

Land use and transportation 28,646 25%

Energy 13,540 12%

Solid waste minimization 29,605 26%

Water and wastewater 152

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Land Use and TransportationGoals MT CO2E Relative

Contribution

Reduce VMT through mixed-use, infill, and higherdensity development

14,945 52%

Increase non-motorized mobility 1,280 5%

Improve transit system and ridership 2,377 8%

Improve transportation demand management 9,732 34%Increase motor vehicle efficiency 312 1%

TOTAL 28,646 100%

Citywide (55%). In general, the measures aredesigned to reduce vehicle miles traveled(VMT) and reduce overall vehicle trips bysingle-occupancy vehicles in particular,improve traffic flow, and decreasing thecarbon intensity of motorized vehicular travel.

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Energy

Goals MT CO2E RelativeContribution

Reduce community energy use 9,700 72%

Reduce energy used by municipal operations 1,194 8%

Increase renewable energy generation 2,646 20%

TOTAL 13,540 100%

Energy represents the second largest segment of

emissions at 35%. Measures included in energyefficiency represent 12% of the total reduction neededto achieve the Citys 2020 target. Public outreach and

financial incentives for energy efficiency and renewableenergy projects are also important.

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RECO/CECO A standard CAP measure, recommended by the BAAQMD,

is inclusion of a RECO/CECO. The community strongly opposes RECO/CECO and

support voluntary measures.

In todays depressed housing market, implementing these

types of prescriptive measures would only amplify theproblem. Many lack the capacity to implement suchimprovements.

301 single-family home sales inPleasanton from Jan-Jun 2011:31 units were short sales (10%) and26 units were foreclosures (9%).

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RECO Alternatives Promote residential energy efficiency programs:

CYES green house calls (free)

PG&E weatherization (free, if qualified)

Energy Upgrade California (rebates, tax credits,

and financing options) Large-scale energy efficiency program (rebates and

financing options)

- Streamlined solar permitting process

- Water Conservation Program

- Realtor advertising participation

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CECO Alternatives Promote commercial energy efficiency programs:

Continue PG&E outreach partnership (rebates,incentives)

Energy Upgrade California, commercial and

multi-family programs (rebates, tax credits, andfinancing options)

Streamlined solar permitting process

Water Conservation Program / Recycled Water

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WasteGoals MT CO2E Relative

ContributionEstablish Pleasanton as a zero waste communityby 2025

29,605 100%

TOTAL 29,605 100%

Zero waste is defined as a 90% diversion rate(Pleasantons community-wide diversion rate is 73%).

The goal for municipal operations is zero waste by 2020. The primary goal of solid waste strategies is to reduce the

total amount of material sent to landfill to reduce the impactof methane emissions.

Strategies include expanding and improving recycling andcomposting programs and encouraging people to consumeand waste less.

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Water and Wastewater


Reduce water use 152 100%

TOTAL 152 100%

The primary goal of water and wastewater strategiesis to reduce the amount of water used by the Citys

residents, businesses, and municipal operations.

Also important is the development of the recycledwater program.

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Community Engagement


Community engagement to affect behaviorchanges

41,704 100%

TOTAL 41,704 100%

Initiatives include developing and implementing outreachprograms for residents, local businesses, and schools.

Several local business organizations have provided the City with letters ofsupport for our CAP and, specifically, for our outreach efforts.

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Community Engagement -Accomplishments

Partnered with PUSD to collaborate onconservation and waste reduction issues.

Developed 3 public service announcements

(bring your own cup, reusable bags, CAP). Continue to host a variety of community events

related to sustainability.

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Other Outreach Events

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Pleasanton Green Scene

2010 (first year): 85 exhibitors, over 750attendees

2011: Over 200 identified exhibitors, and expectover 1,000 attendees

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Youth Outreach Partnered with CYES to create 10 green jobs for

Pleasanton youth, and promote program (ties in withYouth Master Plan).

Worked with PUSD to draft a green partnership

mission statement and leverage community serviceand outreach opportunities.

Member of PUSD E-coach committee.

Hope for the Future

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AdaptationThe effects of climate change droughts, unseasonable weather andextreme weather events are more commonplace than any other time inhistory. Locally, we can expect:

Higher temperatures and more extreme weather patterns,with extreme heat days likely to double by 2035.

Water shortages. Significant demand on the power grid, potentially causing

blackouts and failures.

Need for City departments to expand their planning tohandle the increased frequency of events, such as

wildfires and natural disasters.

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Plan Implementation

Short term strategies: 0-2 years Mid term strategies: 2-5 years

Long term strategies: 5+ years

2015 emission reduction goal: 9% 2020 emission reduction goal: 15%

Increase public awareness, engage and

educate the community.

Taking it Personally

http://www.earththeoperatorsmanual.com/broadcast_info

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Qualified Plan GHG Inventories

Reduction goal Feasible and relevant reductions with

calculation methods

Implementation steps Procedures for monitoring and updating

Responsible parties and schedule forimplementation

Certified CEQA or equivalent

Council Qualifies the Plan

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How will we get there?

Community education and engagement Performance contracting Develop and leverage partnerships

Walk the talk be a role model for thecommunity and other municipalities

Dedicated resources and funding tocreate a sustainable framework

Ongoing monitoring and verification, tomake course corrections as necessary.

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Next Steps

With Councils approval of the draft plan and strategy,work will begin on the required environmentaldocuments.

We expect to present the final CAP to Council by the end

of this year.

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Questions?

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