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Turning Policy into Action Intro to Climate Action Plans and Measures CCBA Training 2012Jillian RichProgram ManagerSeptember 5, 2012#CCBA Training##PG&E Government and Community PartnershipsPG&E partners with local governments and communities to achieve mutual energy and GHG reduction goals.Partnerships Include:Energy Watch ProgramsClimate and Energy Action Planning AssistanceStatewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative (SEEC)Direct funding assistanceTrainingDatawww.pge.com/energywatch www.pge.com/sustainablecommunities CCBA Training#Todays DiscussionCAP Recap:Structure & Development ProcessCEQA-Qualified GHG Reduction PlanMetrics & ImplementationHow can CAPs be useful to CCBA members?Tying your work to sustainability:Estimating potential GHG emissionsMeasuring the impact of your workGroup Exercise

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4CAP Structure and Development ProcessCCBA Training##CAP Summary

CCBA Training#The CAP as a living documentInventory GHGsEvaluate GHG Reduction Progress and TargetsUpdate GHG Reduction StrategiesCAP / GHG Reduction StrategyGeneral Plan EIRGeneral PlanImplementationCCBA Training#Jillian 10 min#Common CAP StructureIntroductionClimate Change BackgroundGreenhouse Gas Inventory SummaryGoals and MeasuresTransportationWasteWaterEnergyAdaptationNext Steps / ConclusionTechnical AppendicesEach goal/measure should (ideally) include:

Action ItemsImplementation PhasingFiscal ImpactResponsible PartyMetrics

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Source: ICLEI, www.californiaseec.orgCCBA Training#CCBA Training#

Source: Alameda County CAP, 2011CCBA Training#CAPs are not always CAPs!

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13Qualified GHG Reduction StrategiesCCBA Training##ANYTHING can be a GHG Reduction Plan if.State CEQA Guidelines Section 15183.5.(b) state that a GHG Reduction Plan should have the following elements:A GHG inventory and projection/forecastA GHG reduction target below which GHGs would not be significantMeasures and actions that are proven to reduce GHG emissions and, if implemented on a project-by-project basis, would collectively achieve the reduction targetA mechanism to monitor the plans progress towards achieving the reduction target and a requirement to amend the plan if it is not achieving specified levelsAn environmental document

CCBA Training#CAP v. GHG Reduction PlanClimate Action PlanCEQA-Qualified CAP or GHG Reduction Plan/StrategyCommunity GHG Inventory and ForecastUsually transportation, waste, energy at minimumShould include all sources of emissions from new development, including construction and wastewater (see AEP White Paper)Reduction TargetVariesAB 32 at minimumReduction MeasuresUsually a mix of both required and exploratory measuresEach measure must be quantified individuallyMust have teethMust have sufficient detail to be feasible and implementableMonitoring Plan and ProcedureUsually mentioned but not detailed

Must have a plan to monitor implementation progress on a regular basisMust have policies in place to dictate what will be done if GHG reduction targets are not being metCompliance Checklist for new ProjectsNot usually includedMust be included or developed shortly afterEnvironmental DocumentNot usually includedMust have an EIR, IS/ND/MND or SEIRCCBA Training##

GHG Reduction PlanNo GHG Reduction PlanSpecific PlanMixed Use Corridor Office BuildingDensity BonusCondo Building

With GHG Reduction PlanGHG Reduction PlanSpecific PlanCondo BuildingOffice BuildingMixed Use CorridorDensity Bonus

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17CAP Metrics and Implementation CCBA Training##Alameda County CAP, 2011

CCBA Training#Santa Rosa CAP, 2012

CCBA Training#Belvedere CAP, 2011

CCBA Training#City of Vallejo Example

CCBA Training#City of San Carlos Example

CCBA Training##City of Berkeley Examplehttp://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=70996

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25CAPs and CCBACCBA Training##Group DiscussionHow do you see yourself using a local government CAP in your CCBA assignment this year?CCBA Training#

27Measuring Success; Predicting ImpactsHow to Monitor Sustainability Efforts and Evaluate ProgressCCBA Training##Metrics for Project ImplementationImpact Metrics Lasting impacts of the project.Examples: Energy, VMT, waste, GHG reductions, and dollars savedProcess Metrics Interim metrics that show the implementation progress or effort to date. Examples:Number of workshopsNumber of mailers sent to residentsNumber of energy audits performedkWh/therms of energy reduction identifiedNumber of program sign-upsNumber of site visitsCCBA Training#Impact MetricsTips:Tied directly to your actionIndependent of outside influences such as changes in operations or seasonal fluxesBased on easily-accessible, free, or publically-available data

CCBA Training#How to show Impact1. On average, City energy consumption decreased 10% more than previous years from August to February during the Project.

2. Trees planted as part of this Project are estimated to save 150,000 kWh through increased shade in summer months.

3. Several workshops were held over the 6-month period, during which time community-wide waste tonnages decreased by 5%.CCBA Training#Impact Metrics - ResourcesDirect Measurement:Utilities Surveys (pre- and post-survey?)Estimate Based on Research:Local Climate Action PlansSee handout

CCBA Training#Steps to Quantify ImpactsIdentify a projectIdentify impact metrics. Is the metric tied directly to your action?Can the metric be measured on a somewhat regular basis?Is the metric independent of external or pre-existing influences?Determine pre-project (current) conditionsSet a targetIs the target feasible? Use case studies.Track and Report!

CCBA Training#Difficult to Track: Community OutreachPre- and post-surveys to track GHG reductionsEnergy reductions for smaller-scale municipal behavioral changeProcess metrics:Website visitsNumber of workshop/meeting attendeesNumber of mailers sent to residents/businessesNumber of phone calls received in response to outreachNumber of emails received in response to outreach

CCBA Training#Build it GreenAlameda County commute programActerraSan Mateo Safe Routes to School#

Statewide Assistancehttp://californiaseec.orgCCBA Training#Small % of GC budget, but highly visibleAvailable to ALL LGs in state

Resources available to all local governments in CAICLEI: GHG inventory and climate action plan workshopsILG: Beacon Award recognition programLGC: webinars, conferences and networking meetings

#SummaryEstablish metrics at the onset of a projectTrack your metrics on a regular basis using a spreadsheetChoose a mix of impact metrics (long-term outcome) and process metrics (short-term display of effort/progress)Choose metrics that are readily available and can be directly tied to program implementationConsider Co-Benefits

CCBA Training#Group Exercise!4 groups:EnergyWaterWasteTransportationCCBA Training#Thank YouJillian RichJillian.Rich@pge.com#CCBA Training##How it all began.Adopted in 2007, SB 97 requires the Governors Office of Planning and Research (OPR) to amend the State CEQA Guidelines to address GHG emissions.

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Identify project impactsDetermine significanceMitigate to a less than significant levelCCBA Training#

GHG Reduction PlanNo GHG Reduction PlanSpecific PlanMixed Use Corridor Office BuildingDensity BonusCondo Building

With GHG Reduction PlanGHG Reduction PlanSpecific PlanCondo BuildingOffice BuildingMixed Use CorridorDensity Bonus

CCBA Training#GHG Reduction PlanIdentify project impactsDetermine significanceMitigate to a less than significant levelCCBA Training##Qualitative Threshold: GHG Reduction PlanExample: City/County of San Francisco, http://sfmea.sfplanning.org/GHG_Checklist_T1.docRegulationRequirementProject ComplianceNotesStreet Tree Planting Requirements for New Construction (Planning Code Section 428)Planning Code Section 428 requires new construction, significant alterations or relocation of buildings within many of San Franciscos zoning districts to plant on 24-inch box tree for every 20 feet along the property street frontage. __Project Complies __Not Applicable __Project Does Not ComplyWood Burning Fireplace Ordinance (San Francisco Building Code, Chapter 31, Section 3102.8)Bans the installation of wood burning fire places except for the following:Pellet-fueled wood heaterEPA approved wood heaterWood heater approved by the Northern Sonoma Air Pollution Control District __Project Complies __Not Applicable __Project Does Not ComplyCCBA Training##

CCBA Training#How do GHG Reduction Plans relate to Quantitative Significance Thresholds?GHG Reduction Plans take the place of quantitative GHG significance thresholds. Once a Reduction Plan is in place, projects should use the CAP checklist to determine significanceCCBA Training#How do GHG Reduction Plans relate to SB 375 Targets?SB 375 GHG reduction targets are for VMT from passenger cars and light trucks only and they are measured in GHG per capitaClimate Action Plans address all emissions sources, including passenger cars, light trucks, heavy-duty vehicles, and other sectorsThe methodology for CAP VMT analysis may be different from that of the MPOs in the SB 375 processCCBA Training#Exercise #1TREE PLANTINGPursue a comprehensive community tree program for planting and maintaining trees on County-maintained roads, medians, and public parking lots in the unincorporated communities and encourage property owners to plant and maintain trees near structures to reduce building energy demand.

Target YearGHG Reduction2020788 MTCO2eCCBA Training##Exercise #1TREE PLANTINGPursue a comprehensive community tree program for planting and maintaining trees on County-maintained roads, medians, and public parking lots in the unincorporated communities and encourage property owners to plant and maintain trees near structures to reduce building energy demand.

Target YearGHG ReductionPerformance MetricPerformance Target2020788 MTCO2eTrees Planted6,500 Trees PlantedCCBA Training##Exercise #2ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONSRequire new developments to install electric vehicle charging stations in parking lots.Target YearGHG Reduction202080 MTCO2e2035120 MTCO2eCCBA Training#Exercise #2ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONSRequire new developments to install electric vehicle charging stations in parking lots.Target YearGHG ReductionPerformance MetricPerformance Target202080 MTCO2eStations installed100 stations installed2035120 MTCO2eStations installed250 stations installedCCBA Training#Exercise #2ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONSRequire new developments to install electric vehicle charging stations in parking lots.Target YearGHG ReductionPerformance MetricPerformance TargetActual To Date202080 MTCO2eStations installed100 stations installed20 stations installed2035120 MTCO2eStations installed250 stations installed150 stations installedCCBA Training#Example #4ALAMEDA COUNTY CLEAN COMMUTE PROGRAMPerformance MetricPerformance TargetActualSept. 2011ActualOct 2011Actual CumulativeNumber of Surveys Submitted300 (85% response rate)15050200Number of Interviews Conducted20101020CCBA Training#