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Home My WebLink AboutGreenhouse Gas Inventory \ • PCDC 04/2612110 Pages: 10 , Submitted by J. Shih In reference to Item II.A. - - ~ p , . . . . ' _ . . . . . . . . . . . D~ fs~e@fa _ - faum~~~n~ _ ~ ' . . . - alyOfAUbUT . . Apr926.2D10 . . . . - . . • ~ Outline • Background • Assumptions and Methodology • Key Findings lnventories • Emissions Forecast • Reduction Targets e, Municipal Folicy Recommendations • Community Best Practices . • 4uestions and Discussion Why Conduct a Baseline Greenhouse Gas Inventory - • City of Aubum has undertaken a number of efforts in response to climate change • Grenting agencies now requesting baseline greenhouse gas data • Received fECBG grant funds to complete inventory ~ 1 v ' o Milestones L"d.. wa~ ~ , a ~ wannmBnew d~,,,, o..eo e~m wra.• moreiuuem~ur~euen 40 M Background: Auburn Key Dates • Signed U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement (2007) • Council adopted Resolution 4368 in support of local, regional, national, and global sustainability (July 2008) • Council adopted Resolution 4477 to join ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability (May 2009) ~ S Background: Auburn Key Dates - tentered into an agreement with Cascadia IConnysu't ing Group to conduct the Gty's baseline greenhouse e gas inventories (June 2009) • Staff presentation to Planning & Community Development and Municipal Services Committees on greenhouse gas irnentory methodology (July 2009) • Staff update to Planning & Community Development Committee on greenhouse gas inventory schedule (January 2010) 2 ' o . Background: Regulatory Context • Washington State Executive Order 07-02 (February 2007).. _ ~ . - Adopted reduction Urgets at the SWte Level . ~ Depar[ment of Ecology reporting thresholds (Septembec2009, revised thresholds effective June • , 2010) FacfiRies with 10,000 mtCA: emissions - ' . . - Supplien of fuel wkh 10,000 mtCM emissions , . • Environmental Protec[ion Agency administreUve rules for large'industrial emitters (effective lanuary 2010) " : - Fossll fuel and Industrlal GHG suppliers, motorvehicle and . . , . engine manufacturen, and faeilities that emit 25,000 metric tons or more of CAi (mtCA:) . - . o Assumptions and Methodology: . . • - Inventory Process - 1. Set the base year and define the scope. 2. Collect data. - 3. Analyze data and calculate emissions. . p Assumptions and Methodology: Municipal Inventory • Local Government Operations Protocol • ICLEI's Clean Air and Climate Protection software ' • Operational Control • Base Year 2008 3 r . . 6 Assumptions and Methodology: • : - Community Inventory • No official protocol - followed standard practices " used by other ICLEI members • ICLEI's Clean Airand Climate Protection software • Base Year 2008 . . o Assumptionsand Methodology ' Not Induded in Inventories • No airport travel, only airport building energy use - not operated by City, requires specialized study • No train travel - not operated by City, requires specialized study • No separation of vehicle miles traveled by Auburn residents from overalf travel - no measurement protocol • No embodied emissions from purchasing= requires ` additional study Assumptions and Methodology: Data Two Inventories MunicioaLinventorv Communitvlnventorv • Building Energy Use • Residential Energy Use • Fleet • Commercial Energy Use • StreeUighu and Traffic Signals • Industrial Energy Use • Water and Sewer Pump • TransporteUon Stations . • Solid Waste • Solid Waste , • Refrigeranu • Employee Commuting • Business Travel 4 . p Assumptions and Methodology: Data Collection Effort • Fnance • Human Resources/Facilities/Risk & Property Management • Information Services • Legal • Mayor's Office • Parks, Arts & Recreation • Planning & Development • Polite • Public Works 7E.Wo- Key Findings: Municipal Inventory Sector (metric tons of carbon dioxide equ'nralent) 963 Wltel& .~sonawxir~, eusiness n.rel a Rehipcanb~ 39 ep 36 7E-4-lon. Key Findings: Municipal Inventory Source (metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent) a.m, aes NaNtd Ws, 463 owVe 5 . e Key Findings: Community lnventory 2008 Emissions by Sector (metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent) muarn~.. ~.an ~ n h +~.Y„. , ~a;i i 1 r.pv . . . . . . Key Findings: : Community Inventory 2008 Emissions by Source (metric tons of carbon dioxfde equivalern) - , w+,o. 1.an . M£k.. l • . . . . ~ . w 31 ~ . N . 5 Municipal Emissions Forecast: Without Further Reduction Efforts 16.000 . i 14.000 , 13,000 .I.. u~.~ - . . . eOther ~ . a Commutine . ~ . . . . „ . Vehicle Fleet . . . ' 6.ppp a Streetlights & Tnff-ic Sigwls ~ . ■ Water & Wastewater Delivery ~ ~ . 4=0 ' e eullmngs and Fatllitics . 2.000 0 , . iooe zoss xo 6 . 6 Community Emissions Forecast: Without Further Reduction Efforts ~i,aoo,ooo i.zoo,ooo i.ooo,aoo o wud wa:re eooAOO . rrnnoortanm 600.000 o Irdudial Energy Use - ■ Commercial Energy Uu 400,000 ■ ReSideMfal E.rgy U. 300,000 0 2008 2015 7030 r.r 3s Reduction Frameworks MhryouarmmaMal P.nN on Racommends a 50.85%permanm[ Clm~ee atqs reduc[ion Cetow 19901eveh by 2050 m shEllixe urpon dloxlde leveh et 450 w~ P~r mnnon US CaMamrza d Mayon• 7%Eelow 1990 kvels by 2012 GhmOe Protactlon 11paameeR US Faderet Govammunrt 7896 belaw 2008 basNine hy 3030 for Scape 1 & 2 emlulons ShOee} W Wdn40on Nedua W 3990 kvels by 2020, 35% hdow 1490 kveli by 2035, 5016 6elow 19901evels Dy 2050 Wnhiqmn 53Ee WpntmeMS 159i below ZODS emisilons levels by 2020, beiow 20051evels hy 1035, 57S%6Now ZOOS levels by 2050 or N% belaw the ezpected 2050 anissloin w» Reduction Target Recommendation !unii! al Inventorv • Model after State of Washington Departments M -15 percent below 2008 by 2020 - 36 percent below 2008 by 2035 7 . • ' e Munitipa) Polity Retommendations . Buildina Enerev Consumotion • Use a building energy performance monitoring system • Work with utilities to conduct energy audits and identify retrofit oppoitunities Vehicle Fleet , • Formalize best management practices for the fleet , • Purchase the greenest vehicles passi6le • Make infrastructure investments to support alternative modes where possible.. Municipal Policy Recommendations 1Nater • Reduce the amount of water that needs to be conveyed Improve the efficiency of the equipment • Continue to locate and fix leaks Solid Waste • Track waste production at Cty buildings • Continue to conduct waste audits and adjust based on results :W ' o Municipal Policy Recommendations Street and Traffic Lights • Switch to metered traffic signals and street lights where possible • lnvestigate solar-powered fixtures Emulovee Commutine • Encourage the use of alternative transportation • Provide biking infrastructure and facilities in all major Gty buildings ' • Add a carpooling feature to the Intranet ~ $ ~ Community Best Practices Transoortation • Tukwila: Transpo,rtation Demand Management and Commute Trip Reducfion strategies • Redmond: Parking policies to reduce vehicle miles , traveled • SeattJe: Facilitate use of car-sharing programs • Federal Way: Roundabouts Community Best Practices Buildina Enerev Use • Seattle: Energy disclosure reporting requirementr • Burlington, VT: Minimum energy efficiency standards • Sonoma 6ounty, CA: Support and promote renewable energy Solid Waste • King County and 5eattle: Recycling or yard waste brdinance ~ Seattle: Local campaigns to encourage recycling and composting ' Next Steps . • Finalize draft greenhouse gas inventory report • Continue the implementation of municipal recommendations a Coordinate with Mayor and Council on future - development of policies • Plan for inventory and report update in three years (recommended timeline) 9 . r~ o- Questions and Discussion _ r-.. 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