ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability

Cities for Climate Protection Program

How Greenfield used it –How you can use itNancy Hazard & Carol Letsonwww.GreeningGreenfield.org

Key Questions

- Who are we? What is Greening Greenfield?

- What is ICLEI Cities for Climate Protection?

- Why did we choose it?

- What can you find out by doing an audit?

- What did we learn from the Audit?

- How are we using the Audit?

- DISCUSSION: How can it be useful to YOU?

Using “greening” as theeconomical and inspirational engine to help build a sustainable Greenfield

so future generations can enjoy life in this beautiful abundant valley

www.GreeningGreenfield.org

Collaborative effort of the

Greening Greenfield Energy Committee & Town of Greenfield

Climate Change - Faster Than we Thought

PHOTO NASA © NRDC 2005

Economic CrisisEnergy & More

Source: EIA

GROWTH Population and the Planet

In my lifetime population has doubled

from 3 billion to over 6 billion

It took 50,000 hears for population to reach 1 billion but only another 123 years to reach 2 billion

BUT Our planet stayed the same size

Source: Facing The Future, It’s All Connected

Resource Depletionoil, gas, coal, uranium, metals

Cities for Climate Protection program

Greenfield Joined, Feb ’08

Goal:Help cities and towns reduce Climate Change emissions to ZERO worldwide.

Philosophy: If you cannot measure it, you cannot control it.

Why Did We Choose ICLEI?We needed to get Gov on board!

• It is a respected international program - UN

• It offers support - people, materials, & software

• It gives Town Gov a step by step time line

• It compliments other programs-TT, 10% etc. DON’T STOP DOING THESE!

What are the ICLEI steps?Where are we in the ICLEI process?

1. Sign on – designate staff liaisons – Feb. 2008

2. Engage People in the Process - ongoing

3. Get ICLEI software & training – June 2008

4. Conduct the Energy Audit & Emissions Analysis & Write Greenfield Energy Audit – June 2008 - May 2009

What are the Next Steps?

5. Set Long Term Goals – Feb 2009By 2050: 80% reduction in C02 & ZERO energy dollars leaving the community

6. Analyze options & Set Achievable Milestones

7. Draft the Plan: Gov’t & Community-wide Plan

8. Implement the Plan

9. Monitor & Report Progress

10. Revise & RE-Implement Plan as Needed

Greenfield Energy Audit:

Goals of the Audit

Find out about our:

- Energy use

- Climate Change Emissions

- Cost of our Energy

TWO SEPARATE AUDITS

- Community-wide use – big

picture – gov part of this

- Government use - details

Acknowledgements

Mayor Christine ForgeyProject Management & data analysis:- Sandy Shields, Director DPW and her staff- Nancy Hazard, WorldSustain & Greening Greenfield Energy CommitteeNatalie Walker, Smith College Intern- data collectionMissy Stults, ICLEI, Local Governments for Sustainability- tech supportUtility companies: Berkshire Gas, WMECO, Sandri and Hess OilFranklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG)Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC)Franklin Regional Transit Association (FRTA)Greenfield Assessors OfficeKuzmeskus Inc.Registry of Motor VehiclesUS Department of EnergyUS Census Bureau

Funding: Greenfield residents, MTC, Smith CollegePhoto credits: Peter Letson, Martha Rullman, Alan Twarog, Paul Newell, Dan Brown, Sandy Thomas

Comparisons: % Cost & % Climate Change Emissions

Buildings52%

Water/Sewage16%

Vehicles12%

Streetlights7%

Waste13%

Pie graphs look pretty much alike…so we will focus on cost

(2001 gov data)

Waste20%

Streetlights9%

Vehicles12%

Water/Sewer11%

Buildings48%

Cost ($$)Climate Change Emissions

Government Energy Costs

• FY01- $1.71 million or

4.4% of the Town budget

• FY08 - $2.36 million or

5.8% of the Town budget

This is an Increase of

$645,995 (38%)

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Gov’t Energy… Streetlight Costs

FY01: $157,582 or 9% of totalFY08: $141,346 or 12% of total

01-08…Energy use & Climate Change Emissions increased by 30%

but costs went down 10%

Traffic Signals8%

Street Lighting84%

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Government energy use is

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of total community-wide energy use

Community – Wide Audit

Data Sources

• Natural gas – From Berkshire Gas, for usage and cost, broken down by residential, commercial, industrial for FY01 & FY08

• Electricity – from WMECO , broken down by residential, commercial, industrial for FY08. Cost based on average $/kwh in Greenfield. FY01 3% more, based on fact that electricity usage dropped about 1% last few years.

• Oil – Residential usage based on # of households that use oil in 2000 census + USDOE usage/household. Cost based on average cost in Greenfield in ‘01&’08.

Data Sources

• Oil – Commercial & Industrial – Usage based on square footage of buildings from Greenfield Assessors office and USDOE data on energy use per sq ft.

• Propane, Wood, Coal – Residential usage based on # of households using that fuel as noted in 2000 Census and USDOE data on usage per household. Cost based on average cost in Greenfield in FY01 & FY08.

• Propane, Wood, Coal – Commercial & Industrial usage was not available.

• Gasoline & Diesel for Transportation – US Census, Registry of Motor Vehicles, and US DOE

Community-wide Audit…Most Startling Observation - $$

In FY2001 we spent

$48.1 million on energyWith 7,905 households that is $6,142 / household

With 18,666 people that is $2,601 / person

Most Startling Observation - $$$$$

In FY2008 we spent

$85.8 million on energyAssuming the same number of people

$10,951 / household

$4,638 / person

Most Startling Observation - $$$$$

of the $85.8 million we spent on energy in FY2008

$67,144,850 left our community!

78% of the total

Community Energy Use….. 1/3rd each sector

Waste 0.4%

Industrial 5%

Residential33%

Transportation 38%

Commercial 24%

(inc. Town energy use)

Transportation….. How Far do we Travel? What does it cost? How Get there?

car58%

FRTA Buses0.27%

SUV & Pick-up35%

School Buses0.12%

Heavy Truck4%

Motorcycle0.37%

bike & walk2.17%

Miles traveled by vehicle typeIn 2008 we spent $32.5 mil. to travel 152 mil. milesCost has doubled since 200108-SUV’s used more than 50% of the gas, only 37% of miles

Understanding fuel cost & CO2 emissions – by fuel type

Today, electricity is the biggest CO2 emitter and the most expensive

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Health Care Without Harm calculates that emissions from our electrical use alone causes direct expenses of over ½ $mil each year, and an additional $5.4 mil per year in societal costs due to respiratory diseases, hospital visits, lost work, premature deaths.

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Greenfield’s CommitmentMayor Forgey’s Announcement, January 15, 2009

By 2050

80% reduction in climate change emissions

ZERO Greenfield energy $$$leaving the region

Cities for Climate Protection SOFTWARE –does / does not do

WHAT WORKS:

-Spreadsheets to gather data

- Converts data to common unit of your choice (MMBtu)

- Calculates climate change emissions (lbs, tons)

- Cost of gov’t energy use

WHAT’S MISSING:

- COST not included in community-wide audit section

- Data you enter is NOT visible in report – hard to ck data entry

-?USE EPA Portfolio Manager for buildings?

- Does NOT look at TYPES of use - elec, heat, transp fuels

NEW Software Soon

6. Analyze options & Set Achievable Milestones7. Draft the Plan: Gov’t & Community-wide Plan

8. Implement the Plan

9. Monitor & Report Progress

10. Revise & RE-Implement Plan as Needed

ICLEI Cities for Climate Protection

NEXT STEP…..

Create a plan!!

Government - Next Steps

Assess - make a plan

Buildings - FREE DOER Audits - $$ - ESCOs etc

Transportation – buy fuel efficient cars

Lighting – assess need – turn off – use eef

Water Sewer – efficient pumps, heat recovery

Waste management – reduce (pay as throw) etc

Integrate concept of SUSTAINABILITY

into the Town Master Plan

Individuals – Next stepsMotivate!! – offer support, tools & $

Homeowners

Business people

Faith Communities

Landlords

Renters

Youth etc.

Set goals - Make pledges - Take Action

LESS IS MORE!

Energy Use: Per Capita

Source: UNEP, 1997 data

Europe uses HALF what we use!

What we can do… State Gov taking action ---

– MA Green Communities Act

- MA Global Warming Solutions

- Green Jobs Bill

- cleaner electricity - RGGI

This Audit makes Greenfield eligible for Green Communities $

Most Startling Observation - $$$$$

of the $85.8 million we spent on energy in FY2008

$67,144,850 left our community!

78% of the total

Step#1. “Doing More With Less” Shrink The Energy Pie

Waste Management, $334,991, 0%

Residential Bldgs $28,332,681, 33%

Commercial $20,847,546, 24%

Industrial $3,770,207, 4%

Transportation, $32,518,089, 39%

Step#1. “Doing More With Less” LOCAL HERO: Kris Walter Cutting home energy use

30% -40% reductions on utility bills

Step #2 – Make Zero Carbon EnergyCleanly, Renewably, Locally

Hydropower for Electricity

Solar on buildings and at the land fill

Wind – regionally

Biomass (wood) for Heat & Electricity

Transp. fuel from Electricity & Biomass Geothermal

What we can do… Town and Community Action

Samso, Denmark became carbon

neutral in 10 years

Make Zero Carbon

Energy

#3- Game Changing Idea…combine #1&#2

LOCAL HEROS: Van & Molly Wood

Small Corp Cut Energy Use

& Invested in Renewables

Van & Molly Wood, Small Corp

#3 - Game changing idea… Build Zero Net Energy BuildingsLOCAL HERO: Anne Perkins

Anne Perkins, Rural Development Inc.

Solar Village: Affordable Zero Net Energy Homes

#3. Game changing idea…

Change how we get around!

Walk…bike…take mass transitTelecommute…live near work Use a more fuel efficient car

….some day, switch fuels!

Let’s have FUN!

Seeking and Implementing

SOLUTIONS can be FUN! and REVITALIZE our town!

ACTION on our Web SiteWorkshops & Fact Sheets - How to Save $$

Workshops for- Homeowners - Business people- General public

film series

Action Study Groupswww.GreeningGreenfield.org

TAKE ACTION

Sign up for the 10% Challenge

Get your lawn sign Today!!

Tabling at the Green Fair

TAKE ACTION On our web site: www.GreeningGreenfield.org

find links to $2,000 - utility grants for home energy improvements-MassSAVE

find how to get 40-60% off solar systems

Interactive calculator

SUMMARY

- ICLEI program helpful to get Town gov’t on board – ICLEI staff/knowledge helpful

- Data collection process put new systems in place in Town gov record keeping

- Data collected useful to raise awareness, and motivate people to make changes -- Btu/sq ft graph & $$$ leaving Town

- We hope creating an Action Plan will continue to raise awareness and motivate

DISCUSSION

- How could you see the ICLEI Cities for Climate Protection program being useful to your community?

- Where are you now in your process?

- How do you think you might use ICLEI?

- If you decide to use it, What are your next steps?www.iclei.org/usa & www.GreeeningGreenfield.org

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