HomeMy Public PortalAbout2020-02-25 Item 7 PresentationInformational Report on the
Draft Climate Action Plan
~ February 25, 2020 ~
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W h y A d d r e s s C l i m a t e C h a n g e ?
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W h y A d d r e s s C l i m a t e C h a n g e ?
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S o u r c e : P a c i f i c I n s t i t u t e
W h y A d d r e s s C l i m a t e C h a n g e ?
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b e l o w 2 0 1 0 l e v e l s b y 2 0 3 0 a n d r e a c h n e t z e r o b y 2 0 5 0 .
W h y A d d r e s s C l i m a t e C h a n g e ?
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Why do a Climate Action Plan?
Local-level solutions can:
Reduce emissions
Improve energy efficiency
Promote economic
development
Improve quality of life
By adopting a Climate Action
Plan, the City is committing
to take action to reduce GHG
emissions.
The City has a long standing
commitment to and
implementation of
environmental programs.
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G H G s :
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G e n e r a l P l a n .
C l i m a t e A c t i o n P l a n ( C A P )
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2 0 1 5 .
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Baseline GHG Emissions -
Community Emissions by Sector (2005)
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The four largest sectors of emissions are transportation
(State highways and local roads) and building energy use (residential and
commercial/industrial).
Climate Action Plan
The Draft CAP sets a new GHG reduction target of 49% below 2005
levels by 2030 with an interim target of 32% below 2005 levels by
2025.
A prioritized list of actions are included to reduce GHG emissions,
with a mix of voluntary strategies and mandatory policies.
Many strategies are already in place, others are newly proposed.
The CAP builds on existing programs
The CAP contains a total of 42 measures (24 existing/expanded, 18 new)
Several emissions reductions will come from State and countywide
transportation and building strategies.
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e m i s s i o n s , e m i s s i o n s t a r g e t s , l o c a l e f f o r t s , G H G r e d u c t i o n m e a s u r e s ,
i m p l e m e n t a t i o n a n d m o n i t o r i n g .
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v a r i o u s s e c t o r s .
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m e a s u r e s f o r c o m m u n i t y a n d m u n i c i p a l a c t i v i t i e s f o r e a c h s e c t o r .
1 . E n e r g y ( i n c l u d e s w a t e r c o n s e r v a t i o n )
2 . T r a n s p o r t a t i o n a n d L a n d U s e
3 . S o l i d W a s t e
4 . A l l S e c t o r s - T h e G r e e n B u s i n e s s P r o g r a m
C A P S e c t i o n s & S e c t o r C a t e g o r i e s
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Measure Examples:
Energy
Residential and Commercial Energy:
Start a voluntary program to encourage minimum energy efficiency
and water efficiency standards at the time of building sale; transition
to a mandatory energy conservation ordinance over time.
Continue promoting participation in residential and commercial
energy efficiency programs.
Leverage incentives provided by Peninsula Clean Energy to encourage
upgrade of electric panels to accommodate all-electric technologies.
Continue promoting rebates for water efficient appliances and
fixtures.
Implement a residential tree planting program.
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Measure Examples:
Transportation and Land Use
Transportation and Land Use:
Increase electric vehicle (EV) ownership through the expansion of EV
charging infrastructure at both public and private facilities.
Continue Smart Growth Policy that prioritizes infill, higher density,
and transportation oriented and mixed use development.
Create an efficient fleet policy for municipal operations.
Accommodate shared electric bikes and scooters that provide last-
mile solutions.
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Solid Waste:
Increase participation in recycling programs and
weekly collection of recyclables and organic waste
to achieve 85% diversion.
Implement a Zero Waste Policy for City operations.
Revise the municipal operations Administrative
Standard Procedures for the Environmental Policy to
strengthen sustainable purchasing procedures.
All Sectors -Green Business Program:
Continue implementing the Green Business Program
that allows businesses to brand themselves as green
by following sustainable practices.
Measure Examples:
Solid Waste and All Sectors
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Emissions Reductions Per Sector
The CAP outlines a path to reducing GHG emissions from 2005 levels by:
47% for energy emissions
58% for transportation emissions
90% for solid waste emissions
CAP is a living document that will be updated as new technologies and
programs emerge.
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G H G s , a m i t i g a t i o n e f f o r t .
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c l i m a t e i m p a c t s , p r o t e c t c o m m u n i t i e s a n d s t r e n g t h e n t h e
r e s i l i e n c e o f t h e e c o n o m y .
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c h a n g e
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s t r a t e g i e s .
A d a p t a t i o n P l a n n i n g f o r C l i m a t e I m p a c t s
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Next Steps
Release the draft CAP in early March 2020
Conduct public outreach to gain community input March through
early June 2020
Present the draft CAP to the Planning Commission on March 16, 2020
and seek a City Council recommendation at their April 20, 2020
meeting
Obtain all comments by June 5, 2020
Bring the final draft CAP to the July 14, 2020 City Council meeting
and the final CAP for adoption at the July 28, 2020 meeting
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Informational Report on the
Draft Climate Action Plan
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Total Emission Reductions
from State of California Programs
State Initiative Sector
% emissions
reduction from
applicable sector in
2030
2030 reduction in
City’s emissions
(MTCO2e)
Advanced Clean Cars Program On-road Transportation 30.4%27,207
Low Carbon Fuel Standards Off-road Transportation 17.1%1,223
Caltrain Electrification Trains 89.1%1,045
Renewable Portfolio Standard Electricity (Energy)21.4%5,360
100% Zero Net Energy New Residential
2020 Residential Energy 4.6%1,279
50% Zero Net Energy Existing Commercial
2030 Commercial Energy 21.4%8,157
Organic Waste Diversion SB 1383 Disposed Waste 80.0%2,007
A. Total State-wide Initiative Emissions Reductions 46,277 21