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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClimate Action Plan - 2011 ON ' w � C 99bING�O ,L iigl� I � ' Climate Action Plan a Port Townsend/Jefferson County, Washington .<; 1--V Final-Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 1 of 54 City of Port Townsend & Jefferson County 2011 Climate Action Plan Board of County Commissioners John Austin, Phil Johnson, David Sullivan City Council Michelle Sandoval George Randels David King Catharine Robinson Laurie Medlicott Kris Nelson Mark Welch Climate Action Committee Kees Kolff, Chair Deb Stinson Faith-Based Citizen-At-Large John Austin Ayla Taylor Jefferson County BoCC Student Alternate Barney Burke Scott Walker Jefferson PUD No. 1 Non-Motorized Transportation Larry Crockett Mark Welch Port of Port Townsend Port Townsend City Council Richard Dandridge Stanley Willard Citizen-At-Large Citizen-At-Large Denise Pranger Annie Young Citizen-At-Large (forestry) Port Townsend High School Student Pete Raab Building Industry Representative Final—Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 2 of 54 Climate Action Staff Judy Surber, City of Port Townsend Planning Manager Zoe Ann Lamp, Jefferson County Associate Planner/ DRD Lead An electronic version of this document is available at http://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/commdevelopment/ChmateChange.htm Climate Action Committee - Former members Taylor Beard Tom Opstad Port Townsend High School Student Education (alternate) Tim Behrenfeld Kristin Marshall Education Port Townsend Paper Nora Burnfield Mike Pollack Port Townsend High School Student Jefferson Transit Josh Bryant Dana Roberts Port Townsend High School Student Jefferson PUD No. 1 Jim Fritz David Turissini Olympic Stewardship Foundation Jefferson Transit Barbara Nightingale Citizen-At-Large (marine) The City of Port Townsend and Jefferson County and Climate Action Committee members wish to thank the following individuals for their contribution in developing this Climate Action Plan. Al Cairns, Jefferson County Soild Waste Kathyrn Lamka of Meeting Works - for her facilitation of the prioritization exercise Karen Barrows - former Jefferson County Associate Planner Special mention to the following individuals: Joanna Loehr, who spearheaded the Baseline Emissions Inventory for 2005 with her husband Thomas, who died Aug. 20, 2010 Deb Stinson for her tireless editing work and expert software skills Final-Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 3 of 54 Executive Summary I. Introduction A. General Intro B. How Was the Plan Created? C. What's Next? II. The Challenge of Climate Change A. The Problem B. The Benefits of an Aggressive Response III. Our Goal - Think Globally, Act Locally References federal and state goals as well IV. Summary of Inventory of Energy Usage and Associated Greenhouse Gas Emissions V. The Plan: Objectives and Actions A. Reducing Government Emissions - Leading By Example General Policies 26 discrete municipal actions 1. Buildings and Energy 2. Urban Form and Transportation 3. Consumption and Solid Waste B. Encouraging Community-wide Reductions With 18 specific measures for the community to consider VI. Transportation and Land Use Policies - For Further Consideration C. Rural Resource Management to enhance the carbon sequestering potential of the County's forests, farms and open spaces D. Urban Form and Transportation to locate and move both people and goods in a carbon-efficient manner and provide regional tools for compact, livable communities of mixed uses. VII. Monitoring Systems and Adaptive Management VIII. Glossary of Terms Final-Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 4 of 54 Appendix A: Joint Resolution County 44-07 City 07-022 to commit to addressing energy use and climate change Appendix B: Joint Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners County Resolution No 02-08 and the Port Townsend City Council City Resolution No 08-001 Providing Composition Terms of Office And Procedural Rules for the Climate Action Committee Appendix C: Worksheets - CO2e Forecasts and Targets Appendix D: Potential Funding Sources Appendix E: Worksheets - Proposed Actions for Government Operations Appendix F: Portland Climate Action Now's, Climate-friendly Actions At Home 8, For your Business Appendix G: CAC List of Prioritized Ideas for Greenhouse Gas Reduction Measures (Draft February 25, 2009) Appendix H: Letter Extending the Climate Action Committee Figure 1. ICLEI Climate Action Plan 5-Milestone Process Figure 2. Procedural Flowchart Figure 3. Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Jefferson County - Base Year, Backcasts, Forecasts and Reduction Targets Figure 4. Annual Per Capita Emissions Targets Compared to Population Growth Over Time Figure S. Community-wide CO2e Emissions in 2005 Figure 6. Port Townsend City Operations - CO2e Emissions in 2005 Figure 7. Jefferson County Operations - CO2e Emissions in 2005 Figure 8. CO2e Projections and Targets for City 8, County Operations contrasted against projected population growth. Final-Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 5 of 54 P" hIP R Table 1 Baseline Conditions and Emissions Targets Table 2 Sample of Pledges Under the Copenhagen Accord Table 3 Baseline Conditions and Emissions Targets Table 4 Community-Wide and Government Subset Emissions 2005 Table 5 2005 Carbon Dioxide Emissions per capita Table 6 2020 Objectives for City and County Operations Table 7 Actions for Reducing Emissions from City Government Operations Table 8 Actions for Reducing Emissions from County Government Operations Table 9 Objectives 8, Recommended Actions for Community-wide Emissions Reductions Final-Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 6 of 54 Letter from the Mayor and County Commissioner This Climate Action Plan was inspired by a grass-roots citizen effort and we appreciate the many hours of research, interviews, meetings, and writings by our citizen volunteers. It is clearly time for an organized approach to addressing global climate change, and by adopting this Plan we commit ourselves to the patience, organization and leadership necessary for its implementation. Special thanks are due to Thomas and Joanna Loehr who provided inspiration and an initial push to get the project started. More and more cities and counties across the country are taking advantage of opportunities created by addressing global warming now, rather than later.A year ago the city of Seattle commissioned a study to show how they could become carbon neutral by the year 2050. The preliminary report is no surprise -be more energy efficient in buildings, reduce the use of gasoline cars, consume less and recycle more. Our own Port Townsend/Jefferson County Climate Action Plan echoes those ideas. Many of the specific measures listed for our city and county governments are also appropriate for businesses and individual citizens. Energy efficiency efforts in homes, stores and offices can save money. Walking, biking and riding our bus system can improve health and reduce traffic. Buying local food, products and services helps support local entrepreneurs and keeps profits in the community. As an added bonus, all of these efforts reduce our carbon footprint. We are aware that our city and county represent a small fraction of this earth's surface and population. Our contribution to global climate change is small, but we recognize our responsibility as global citizens to do what we can to protect this fragile ecosystem now and for those who follow. Many of us in Jefferson County are already taking action to reduce our carbon emissions, save money, and support the local economy, but we can and must do more. This plan offers many additional ideas for us to consider, individually and collectively. Working together we can improve the vitality of this community and leave it an even better place for future generations. Michelle Sandoval John Austin Mayor County Commissioner Final-Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 7 of 54 Executive Summary A near total consensus of the world's leading climate scientists has concluded that carbon-based fossil fuel emissions from human activity are destabilizing the Earth's climate, making it the most significant challenge for the future of our planet and our community. Average global temperatures and sea levels are already rising, and further climate changes will have far reaching effects on public health, local economies, food production, water supplies, power production, and habitability for many of Earth's life forms. Reducing carbon emissions is a global challenge that must be met by all of us, locally and beyond. Much of the heavy work must take place at the federal and state level through alternative transportation investments, progressive energy policies, appropriate utility regulations, wise public lands use patterns, and stronger building codes. At the local level, we must also do our part, and both city and county governments must not only lead by example, but must also pursue policies that help our community reduce our carbon emissions. This Climate Action Plan is a product of the Climate Action Committee (CAC), which was appointed by the Port Townsend City Council and Jefferson County Commissioners in 2007. The council and commission set a goal of reducing county-wide carbon-based emissions to 80% lower than 1990 levels by the year 2050. This document begins to address the immense challenge required to attain that goal. The CAC ultimately decided on a phased approach to reach our goal. This plan is only phase one. It addresses specifically what the City and County governments can do to lead by example while recognizing that funding and resources are limited. It also recommends measures that the community should consider, as well as outreach, education, and partnership opportunities. Finally, it outlines land use and transportation policies that the City and County should refer to their respective planning commissions for further consideration. To produce this plan the committee first studied the sources and amount of carbon-based emissions in 2005. This was the year for which good data was available to develop a baseline and then be able to "backcast" an estimate for 1990 and forecast to 2050 with our projected population increase and "business as usual". Here in Jefferson County, stationary emission sources like buildings and industry contribute 61% and the transportation sector contributes 39% to our emissions. The estimate for 1990 was slightly more than half a Final-Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 8 of 54 million tons of CO2 equivalent emissions, and the forecast with "business as usual" for 2050 was twice that amount of emissions, or just over one million tons per year. To set the community on course for the ultimate 2050 goal of an 80% reduction, interim targets were adopted. Due to energy efficiency measures implemented during the past 20 years, mostly at the local paper mill, our community-wide CO2 equivalent emissions are estimated to have gone up only slightly from 1990 to 2005, the baseline year for which we gathered data. In addition we assumed that due to ongoing efficiencies there has been no significant increase between 2005 and 2012. The targets for 2020 and 2030 were arbitrarily set with a straight- line reduction from 2012 to the goal of an 80% reduction by 2050, knowing that this is not the pattern in which emissions are likely to be reduced. With broad community and government staff input, the committee then compiled a set of potential measures and implementation steps to address each significant source. The plan includes a beginning list of specific actions to be taken by local county and city governments so that they can do their part. It also includes numerous action ideas for the community at large to consider. The interim targets and ultimate goal of an 80% reduction in emissions may not apply to every sector, every building, every business or every individual. Instead, a reasoned approach needs to be applied that considers many factors, especially cost effectiveness. A case in point is the Government Sector, which produces less than 1% of the emissions in our county. Some of these are generated by essential services like the fire departments, police and sheriff departments, and water and sewer utilities, where emissions reductions may be very costly or unwise. It may be more cost effective to reduce emissions in the community rather than in the government sector. Some government investments could significantly reduce overall community emissions for example, limited resources may yield greater reductions in emissions in helping homeowners make private homes more energy efficient than in further retrofitting historic government buildings. In some situations, the most cost effective answer might even yield higher government sector emissions. Another low hanging fruit would be to encourage a shift in transportation mode away from motor vehicle use and toward increased walking, bicycling and transit use. This could be realized by implementing a number of strategies including: a significant investment for expanded Jefferson Transit service; greater investment in walking and biking facilities; a reduction, maximum cap, or elimination of motor vehicle parking requirements; and instituting parking fees in the Final-Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 9 of 54 commercial centers. These steps would result in a modest increase in Jefferson Transit's emissions but could yield an immense reduction in overall community emissions. The Government Sector must play a leadership role in continuing to make this challenge a high priority and should do what it reasonably can to reduce its own emissions. This plan will guide future efforts by the community and provide an innovative framework for the transition to a less carbon-based future. Irrespective of climate change issues, fossil fuels are a finite and costly resource and the steps taken to reduce carbon emissions will lead to a more stable, prosperous and healthy community. Implementing the plan will strengthen our economy, create local jobs, improve social equity, improve public and individual health, reduce our exposure to fluctuations in energy price and energy availability, improve air and water quality, and save money. Final-Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 10 of 54 I. Introduction A. General Intro In the fall of 2007, Jefferson County and the City of Port Townsend made a joint commitment to achieve a community-wide standard of cutting green house gas emissions' to levels 80% lower than 1990 levels by the year 2050 (Appendix A, County Resolution No. 44-07; City Resolution No. 07-022). To set the community on course for the ultimate 2050 goal, interim targets were adopted as shown in the table below. Due to energy efficiency measures implemented during the past 20 years, mostly at the local paper mill, our community-wide CO2 equivalent emissions are estimated to have gone up only slightly from 1990 to 2005, the baseline year for which we gathered data. In addition we assumed that due to ongoing efficiencies there has been no significant increase between 2005 and 2012. The targets for 2020 and 2030 were arbitrarily set with a straight-line reduction from 2012 to the goal of an 80% by 2050, knowing that this is not the way in which emissions are likely to be reduced. Table 1 - Baseline Conditions and Emissions Targets Year Percent in relation to Emissions in 1990 levels Tons of CO2e 1990 backcast 100% 522,868 2005 data base 3% higher 536,713 2012 (target) 3% higher 536,713 2020 (target) 15% lower 445,737 2030 (target) 37% lower 332,016 2050 goal 80% lower 104,574 (For additional details see Section II, Our Goal In our Community, page 18*). This Jefferson County/Port Townsend Climate Action Plan may at first appear overwhelming, unrealistic, politically infeasible, impossibly expensive and/or absolutely unnecessary. Indeed, these would all be true if the plan were intended for immediate implementation with only local funding and resources and without significant policy changes and additional support from state and federal governments. That is NOT how this plan is meant to work. The plan proposes ambitious carbon-reduction efforts that promise to benefit the region's long-term economic, social and environmental prosperity while we lower our greenhouse gas emissions. By adopting this climate action plan, the City and County are not obligated to implement all the policies described herein. Rather, the activities listed Final-Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 11 of 54 are intended as a menu of ideas from which can be selected over time the specific actions that are affordable, feasible, and appropriate for our community. Measures can be phased in as funding and resources become available. Port Townsend and Jefferson County governments have already taken many steps towards trying to reduce energy use and the resulting greenhouse gas emissions. They range from buying and using electric and hybrid vehicles to building a LEED Silver certified City Hall annex. We must be ready with a comprehensive, long-term plan in order to take advantage of funding and other opportunities as they arise. Additional strategies will likely be developed over time further to meet the challenges and opportunities posed by global warming and climate disruption. Other government entities in the Pacific Northwest, like the state of Washington, King and Skagit Counties, Tacoma, Seattle and City of Portland-Multnomah County are also responding to the challenge with climate action plans. Two of the plans, the Skagit County Plan and the Portland-Multnomah Plan, proved to be especially valuable models in the drafting of this plan. B. How Was the Plan Created? The Jefferson County- City of Port Townsend Climate Action Plan is the culmination of a multi-year process, various stakeholders were represented on the committee (Appendix B) and numerous public meetings were held including two separate series of open houses. Launched in the Fall of 2007 by the City and County's joint commitment to reduce carbon emissions', the process to develop the Climate Action Plan followed the 5-Milestone process developed by ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability (www.iclei-usa.or ): 'The City and County committed to reduce community-wide carbon emissions' by 80% from the 1990 level by the year 2050 (County Resolution No. 44-07; City Resolution No. 07-022). Final-Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 12 of 54 Milestone 1 lily°emtOCy )ui111sSiD115 Milestone S Milestone MonitorTvaluate Fstablish Target l�ro�ress Leadership Commitment Milestone 4 Milestone Implement Climate Develop Cl inatc Act ca Plan Actiort p1m) Milestone One - Conduct a baseline emissions inventory - was completed by the Climate Protection Task Force, a motivated group of citizen activists (Appendix C). Working in collaboration with City and County staff and with technical support from ICLEI the task force compiled the 2005 emissions inventory for both community-wide and municipal operations. The inventory was adopted by City Council and the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) on January 12, 2009 (City Resolution 09-022 and County Resolution 06-09). A copy of the complete inventory is available for public inspection at the City and County planning departments and is posted on the County website at http://www.cojefferson.wa.us/commdevelopment/ClimateChange.htm The Climate Action Committee (CAC), appointed by the Council and BoCC, continued to build on the momentum initiated by the task force. Per the adopted scope of work, the CAC was tasked with establishing interim targets (Milestone 2) and developing a Climate Action Plan (Milestone 3). This Action Plan provides guidance on implementation (Milestone 4) and outlines a monitoring program (Milestone 5). Final-Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 13 of 54 More detailed guidance was provided in the Climate Action Committee Workplan2. CAC members completed the following steps: • Develop Initial List of Potential Measures to Reduce Emissions - The committee brainstormed ideas and borrowed ideas from numerous sources including but not limited to: ICLEI Milestone guide, State CAT report, Natural Capitalism Solutions Climate Protection Manual for Cities, and models from other jurisdictions. In crafting the list of potential measures, the Committee was directed by the adopted resolution, to apply the following hierarchical approach: Conservation/Efficiency Measures Voluntary/Incentive based interventions Regulatory controls • Identified Existing Measures - CAC members interviewed various community leaders (including but not limited to US Navy, City and County Department Heads, Port Townsend Paper Mill, etc. ) to identify existing measures. Where feasible, emissions savings were estimated. • Conduct a Series of three Open Houses - In October 2008, three open houses were conducted in Port Townsend, Brinnon, and Chimacum to inform the public of the adopted goal and solicit input on potential measures. • Conduct Backcasting and Forecasting of GHG Emissions and Proposed Interim Targets for Reductions. %mmerce Solicit Input on Potential Measures from State Departments of and Ecology as well as ICLEI support staff. • Refine the List of Potential Measures - CAC members narrowed the list of potential measures to those that seemed the most promising given various factors including potential benefit/emissions reductions, cost, and public perception. The committee was aided by Kathryn Lamka and the MeetingWorks software. A software tool, Climate and Air Pollution Planning Assistant (CAPPA) designed by ICLEI was then used to compare the relative benefits and help identify those most likely to be successful. CAPPA includes a customizable and expandable library of more than 110 distinct emissions reduction strategies for local governments. Its calculation functions are based on real-world data from other U.S. communities and a variety of expert sources. 2 County Resolution No 02-08;City Resolution No 00-081 Final—Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 14 of 54 • Conduct Series of Open Houses - A Public Discussion Document dated June 9, 2009, was vetted by BOCC and City Council on June 17, 2009. This document was then presented at a series of open house events (Port Townsend, Brinnon, and Chimacum) which included informational displays, a slideshow lecture, and an audience participation activity. Identifying Potential Measures Climate Action Public Input Research Committee guidance Brainstorming October 2008 documents, model plans Summer 2009 Select most likely Meeting Works candidates Complete data sheets CAPPA Software • Compile and Review the Draft Climate Action Plan over a series of noticed public meetings. Final—Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 15 of 54 C. What's Next? With adoption of the 2011 Climate Action Plan, the City and County have taken a substantial step forward in meeting adopted goals to reduce GHG emissions, both as organizations and as a region. But there is more work to be done. 1. Implementation: The target will only be achieved by building a movement that achieves sustained action and coordination across stakeholders and sectors. Key to our success is our ability to generate awareness and educate the community about ways to reduce emissions. This Action Plan recommends: 1) Specific measures to reduce government sector emissions (Chapter V.A) 2) Community outreach and engagement(Chapter V.B) and 3) Further consideration of transportation & land use policy (Chapter VI) What will implementation cost? In the current challenging fiscal environment, no one is more aware than the City Council and Board of Commissioners of the need to make the best use of the taxpayer dollar and to eliminate waste and overhead wherever possible. For actions targeting government sector emissions, the City and County, with the assistance of the Resource Conservation Manager (RCM), will need to develop an implementation strategy and, during budget proceedings, each will need to consider earmarking funds for implementation of recommended measures. It is anticipated that the City and County will take a phased approach to implementation based on specific types of funding available, feasibility, and rate of return. There will be many competing priorities and at times it will be more effective to help fund activities to reduce emissions in the community sector rather than attempt to make smaller, more expensive reductions in the government sector. Fortunately, actions that reduce emissions also reduce electricity and fuel use, minimizing energy costs which in turn can also save an enormous amount of taxpayer dollars. Nearly every action in this document will save money, some in the near-term while others will require a longer period for cost recovery. In 2005, through ICLEI's Cities for Climate Protection ® (CCP) Campaign, more than 160 U.S. local governments reported collective savings of over Final-Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 16 of 54 23 million tons of global warming pollution and $600 million in related energy and fuel costs. Wise investments in retrofits can reap great rewards; for example, with a total investment of$105,000, the Portland City Hall Renovation Project saves the city an estimated $15,000 a year and $80,000 of upgrades to Fire Station #1 saves $8,000 a year. 2. Climate Change Preparation/Adaptation: This phase involves an examination of the possible impacts of future climate changes (e.g., increased incidence of drought, flooding, forest fires, and disease, and other impacts like rising sea levels) and developing strategies to deal with these impacts. 3. Endorse Federal and State Initiatives: The federal government must make fundamental shifts in energy policy and align its vast research and development resources with climate protection. The State of Washington has an invaluable role in transportation investments, strengthening building codes, regulating utilities, managing forest lands, reducing waste and guiding local land use policies. We have an indispensable role in pressuring federal and state governments to support our efforts. Our local action plan therefore also calls for the endorsement of state and federal actions that are required to make our actions both effective and affordable. We in Jefferson County have the primary role in developing the fundamental shape of our local community, transportation systems and buildings, and in helping individuals make informed decisions about everyday business and personal choices. In conclusion, this Climate Action Plan will guide future efforts by the City, the County and the citizens with an innovative framework for our transition to a more prosperous, sustainable and climate-stable future. In doing so, it will strengthen local economies, create more jobs, improve health, and help maintain the high quality of life for which we are already known. 1 Throughout this document, the term "carbon emissions" refers to all greenhouse gas emissions. Final-Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 17 of 54 II. The Unlle"re of Climate. change A. The Problem: Climate change is the defining challenge of the 21 st century. The world's leading scientists report that carbon emissions from human activities have begun to destabilize the Earth's climate. Millions of people are already experiencing these changes through threats to public health, national and local economies, and supplies of food, water and power. Low-income and vulnerable citizens have fewer resources to respond to these changes and are facing disproportionate impacts of climate change and rising energy prices. As reported by the Department of Ecology, "This increase in greenhouse gases is resulting in an unpredictable climate that is changing rapidly. Our state is particularly vulnerable to a warming climate — especially our snow-fed water supplies that provide our drinking water, irrigation for agriculture- and nearly three-fourth of the electrical power we produce. Close to 40 communities - including some of the state's largest population centers — along our 2,300 miles of shoreline are threatened by rising sea levels. Ocean acidification, which is created when carbon dioxide reacts with seawater and reduces the water's pH, threatens our abundant shellfish. The survival of local salmon and shell fish is at stake, as are the economies that depend upon them." For more information on impacts visit the Department of Ecology website at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/climatechange/index.htm Unfortunately all of these changes will intensify in the decades ahead even as we begin to reduce our emission. There is a long time lag between changes in emissions and global climate patterns. Our near future climate will first reflect the past century of emissions, while ultimately reflecting our choices today. Efforts to reduce emissions must be coupled with preparations for this climate change. B. Benefits of an Aggressive Response: To respond to these intertwined problems — climate change, social inequity, economic stressors, rising energy prices, and degraded natural systems — requires an integrated response that goes far beyond reducing carbon emissions. Climate protection must be linked with actions to create and maintain jobs, improve community livability and public health, address social equity and foster strong, resilient natural systems. By integrating these elements, Port Townsend and Jefferson County will: Final-Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 18 of 54 1. Create Local Jobs: The past decade has proven that many of the technologies, products and services required for the shift to a low-carbon future can be provided by regional and local companies. More dollars currently spent on fossil fuels will stay in our local economy to pay for home insulation, lighting retrofits, solar panels, bicycles, engineering, design and construction. 2. Improve Social Equity: Low income and vulnerable citizens face disproportionate impacts from climate change in part because they have fewer resources to respond to these changes. We must ensure that impacted communities are included in the implementation of the Climate Action Plan in a meaningful and engaging way. Fortunately, measures that reduce emissions may also serve to improve social equity through increased access to local green jobs, healthy local food, affordable and efficient transportation and energy-efficient homes. We will need to seek out programs that ensure energy efficiency is affordable for all, for example Portland's "Clean Energy Works" program. This program provides financing to homeowners for energy efficiency upgrades. Low income households receive the lowest interest loans. Loans are repaid through the energy cost savings. The program is a model for creation of quality jobs and advancing social equity. 3. Create Healthier Residents: Walkable neighborhoods, fresh foods and clean air mean healthier, more active residents. The "health dividend" is potentially vast in financial terms and invaluable in its contribution to quality of life. 4. Become More Energy Self-Sufficient and Secure: Every action in this Plan will reduce reliance on fossil fuels. As prices continue to increase and supplies become more uncertain, a reduced reliance on volatile oil supplies will diminish the risks faced by everyone. 5. Protect and Enhance Air and Water Quality and Natural Systems: Sustaining the values and functions of our tree canopies, forests, rivers, streams, wetlands and oceans is an essential part of our strategy. It can simultaneously reduce emissions, sequester carbon and strengthen our ability to adapt to a changing climate. 6. Save Money: Using less energy in our homes, buildings and vehicles means lower energy and transportation costs for residents, business and government. Likewise, home-grown food saves on grocery bills. The savings from reduced health-care costs of a healthy, active community are potentially most significant of all. Final-Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 19 of 54 w . III. Our Goal ® Think l ll Locally Globally - In its Fourth Assessment report in 2007, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) calculated that developed countries need to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to 25-40% below 1990 levels by 2020 and to 80-95% below 1990 levels by 2050 in order to keep global atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations below 450 ppm of CO2e. Subsequent studies indicate that keeping atmospheric CO2e below 350 ppm may be necessary to avoid significant climate impacts, which would require even more significant decreases in GHG emissions. In 1994, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was formed. The Convention promotes cooperation, information sharing, implementation of national strategies for reducing GHG emissions and adapting to climate change. Recently, participating countries began to submit pledges under the Copenhagen Accord (December 18, 2009) to limit global warming to less than two degrees Celsius (3.6°F) above the average global surface temperatures in the preindustrial era. As of December 2010, 114 countries have submitted pledges, including the United States. In January of 2010, the US administration announced a target to reduce emissions in the range of 17 percent below 2005 levels by 2020, 42 percent below 2005 levels by 2030, and 83 percent below 2005 levels by 2050. Congress has not yet adopted these targets. Unlike the Kyoto Protocol, the Copenhagen Accord is not legally binding. Final-Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 20 of 54 Table 2: Sample of Pledges Under the Copenhagen Accord3 Developed Countries Quantified economy-wide Base Year emissions targets for 2020 Australia 5 to 25% 2000 Canada 17% 2005 European Union 20% to 30% 1990 Japan 25% 1990 Russian Federation 15 to 25% 1990 United States 17% 2005 Developing Countries Pledge China 40 to 45% emission intensity 2005 reduction India 20 to 25% emission intensity 2005 reduction Source: http://www.pewclimate.org Unfortunately, a UN report completed in 2010 found that even if all the pledges were met, it is likely that further reductions will be needed to reach the stated goal.4 At the State 1 @v @1 - More than two years ago, Governor Gregoire committed Washington State as a whole to reducing statewide greenhouse gas emissions to 50% below 1990 levels by 2050.5 Later in 2007, the Legislature codified these goals. The Department of Ecology (Ecology) is charged with monitoring the state's progress (RCW 70.235.020). Although, according to Ecology, policies currently being implemented will limit Washington's emissions growth to 3 percent between now and 2020; the state is not on track to meet its statutory reduction limit for 2020 or beyond. In a February 7, 2011 News Release, Ecology Director Ted Sturdevant said: "Washington state agencies have taken significant actions to reduce their own energy use and carbon emissions; to work with businesses and others on carbon reductions; to develop a program for reporting greenhouse gas emissions; and to implement the federal program to regulate greenhouse gas emissions 3 "These numbers target 450ppm for GHG,not the 350 required. Furthermore,many signatories included the following proviso "provided that other developed countries commit themselves to comparable emission reductions and that developing countries contribute adequately according to their responsibilities and respective capabilities." 4 http://www.climatecentral.org/blog/emissions-reduction-pledges-to-date-fall-far-short-of-copenhagen- accor/ 5 http://www.ecy.wa.gov/climatechange/washington.htm Final—Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 21 of 54 under the federal Clean Air Act." "However, the actions that nations and states are taking now aren't enough to forestall the impacts of climate change. So we in Washington are building a plan to help prepare our coastal communities and vital infrastructure, ensure water supply in water-short areas, and provide emergency relief for people in prolonged heat waves. It will take all of us working together to be ready for the changes that already are affecting our state." In Our Community - Jefferson County Commissioners and the Port Townsend City Council have committed to the following goals of reducing our estimated 1990 community-wide greenhouse gas emissions (an estimated 536,000 ton CO2e) as follows:6 Table 3 - Baseline Conditions and Emissions Targets Year Percent in relation to 1990 Emissions in levels Tons of CO2e 1990 backcast 100% 522,868 2005 data base 3% higher 536,713 2012 (target) 3% higher 536,713 2020 (target) 15% lower 445,737 2030 target 37% lower 332,016 2050 goal 80% lower 104,574 In developing the interim year 2012, 2020, and 2030 targets, the CAC began with calculated 2005 emissions, and then estimated a "backcast" to 1990 and business as usual forecasts. The emission forecast to the target year of 20507 represents a "business-as-usual" prediction of how GHG emissions would grow in the absence of GHG policy, including any existing or future legislation at the state or federal level. The following figure illustrates how the business-as-usual emissions are estimated to increase, thus widening the emissions reductions needed by 2050. 6 Resolutions 44-07 and 07-022 respectively. Adopted January 12, 2009 (City Resolution No 00092 County Resolution No 069). Final-Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 22 of 54 Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Jefferson County Base vear, Backwits, Fo=asts and Rr-duc.[im Tare_crN Total of Stationary Transporta;tknn Emissions OF No Changes y 4 0 X Ix C� l� V\ N x to �'• Vs E W � �._ d11lilrla tgr'r:l 2000 2025 200501 Year w,= -�'+ital �0.itlirrtar� �nt�•x� �ns{L1 fticC:hatY�:k =Subsetter iridUt ;N.M r.niisislons (lt NQ L11AJhjtS,1 I rMISP0r1.uicii) c iii i*si+,va*4 f I I No Cfrrn C.SI Draft 12110108 (Emissions in tons of CO2 equivalents) CAC used Clean Air Climate Protection Software, created by ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability, which allows for computer-calculated backcasting and forecasting using census and estimated population growth data. (For additional detail, please see Appendix C. Worksheets — 0O2e Forecasts and Targets) Interim years 2012, 2020 and 2030 were selected for showing emissions from "business as usual" and for interim emission level targets with the rational that this would allow the community adequate time to implement some measures to reduce emissions as we work towards our long-term goal for 2050. The interim target for 2012 is the same level as our baseline for 2005. It is hoped that due to increasing efforts already underway and new measures planned in the community and by local, state and federal governments, our emissions may have begun to level off and will return Final—Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 23 of 54 to the 2005 baseline by the year 2012 in spite of continued growth in the population. After that date, the target follows a straight-line decline in emissions towards our long-term goal, resulting in a target of 17% below 1990 emissions by 2020, and a 38% reduction by 2030. Putting the goals into perspective - how can individuals help? These targets are difficult to comprehend. What does it mean? What will it take to achieve these targets? To put the overall targets into perspective, the CAC estimated the per person reductions that would be needed to meet the interim targets. (To be clear, the action plan focuses on actions that the City and County can carry out on their own operations. It encourages, but does not require, individuals to take action to reduce GHG emissions.) The goal is to reduce emissions despite population growth. Thus, if we were proposing to reach our goal by asking each individual to conserve energy, it would become increasingly more difficult as the population grows. Figure 4. Annual Per Capita Emissions Targets Compared to Population Growth Over Time Targeted Annual Per Capita Carbon Emissions and Projected Population 30 60,000 25 50,000 0 _ 20, 40,000 °— 15 30,000 EL N 10 20,07070 CL 5 10.000 0 0 1990 207075 2020 2030 20501 Year �AnruaI s, Capita Carban Em ss ion a Papulation If each of us were willing to reduce our carbon foot print, what would it take to reach the adopted targets? Final-Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 24 of 54 It may seem impossible to reduce our consumption of fossil fuels and electricity enough for us to attain our goal by 2050. We should recall that it will be easier to do so as new technologies and efficiencies are employed during the next several decades. An example of this is shown in the Climate Action Plan for Portland/Multnomah County. They have estimated that a mere 63% reduction in vehicle miles traveled per capita will result in an 80% reduction in the total CO2 emissions from the transportation sector between 2005 and 2050, in spite of a 94% increase in population. Similarly, they project that they will require an only 68% reduction in per capital electricity use. Fortunately, there are a myriad of ways to reduce emissions. Portland Climate Action Now provides a number of ideas for reducing your carbon footprint www.portlandclimate action.org (also see Appendix F) for example, eating locally grown foods, switching to an electric mower, etc. Each of us will choose a different combination of ways to reduce energy consumption. Action must be taken at all levels if we are to succeed. The Process of change: Adopting new policies and changing behaviors will take time. The activities in our plan will be implemented gradually and their effect will at first be modest. Over time the effects will increase as ideas spread, additional policies are adopted and the benefits of our actions become more apparent. Our progress will not likely be in a straight line, but rather in a roughly "S" shaped curve with little effect at first while we get started, increasing success as actions are adopted, technologies developed and policies accepted, and then only gradual change again when we finally tackle the most difficult sources of emissions last. Final-Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 25 of 54 IV. Summary of Inventory of Energy Usage and Associated Greenhouse Gas 9"missions In order to set targets and develop strategies to curb our emissions, an inventory of energy usage and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions was performed by the Climate Protection Task Force, and adopted by the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners and the Port Townsend City Council (January 12, 2009). The following is a brief summary. (A complete copy is on file at both the City and County planning departments). Data was gathered for the Jefferson County community as a whole and for the County and City government operations as subsets of the whole. Energy use and emissions were grouped into 3 different Sectors: Stationary (buildings and equipment), Transportation (on-road mobile sources), and Solid Waste. The Clean Air and Climate Protection (CACP) software provided by ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability converted the energy-usage data into units of MMBtu and calculated CO2e (equivalents of CO2)released in tons (one ton equals 2,000 pounds). Table 4. Community-Wide and Government Subset Emissions 2005 Sector Community- Jefferson Port or Subsector Community- Wide' County Townsend Wide' (% CO2e) Operations City (tons CO2e) (tons CO2e) Operations tons CO2e Stationary 325,133 61% 1,443 1,609 Energy Residential 121,605 23% Commercial 49,017 9% 1,443 1,609 Industrial 154,511 29% Transportation 209,079 39% 1,886 533 Solid Waste 2,502 <1% 35 Water, PUD#1$ 364 r— Total 536,714 100% 3,728 2,142 s The inventory included electricity consumed by Jefferson Public Utility District No. 1 to provide water service to County residents. Final—Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 26 of 54 1 Community-wide includes County and City operations. 2 Data obtained from CACP Model output. How do we compare with others? Table 5. 2005 Carbon Dioxide Annual Emissions per capita Area Metric tons of CO2 per capita United States 19.3 Canada 17.3 Jefferson County 19.4 Washington State 16.4 Germany 9.8 Sweden 5.7 China 4.3 India, Vietnam, Peru <1.5 Source: Washington State and Jefferson County numbers from Backcasting and Forecasting of GHQ Emissions and Proposed Targets for Reductions in Jefferson County_(available on the Jefferson County website http://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/commdevelopment/ClirnateChange.htm); remainder taken from: Wikipedia which provides a list of countries by carbon dioxide emissions per capita from 1990 through 2007.All data were calculated by the US Department of Energy's Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center(CDIAC),mostly based on data collected from country agencies by the United Nations Statistics Division. Why would per capita emissions be higher in Jefferson County than elsewhere in Washington State? To answer this we turn to the source of the emissions - What is the source of these emissions? As depicted in the Community-Wide Summary below, the transportation sector is the largest emitter of GHG, representing 39% of community- wide emissions. Vehicle miles traveled (VMT) for Jefferson County in 2005 were 1.3 times greater than the Washington State average. This helps explain why the total CO2e emissions of 19.4 tons per capita (Table 5 above) in Jefferson County were 1.2 times greater than the value for the entire state. Final—Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 27 of 54 Stationary Sector emissions account for 61% of total GHG emissions community-wide, with approximately one-half coming from electricity usage. Stationary sources refer to emissions generated from fixed places or objects, such as buildings and machinery. Stationary emissions include electricity, fuel oil, propane, and wood used in the Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Sectors Figure 5. Community-Wide CO2 Emissions in 2005 THIS FIGURE IS MISSING??? Commercial 9% Residential Transportation 23% 39% Industrial 29% Emissions are for Transportation Sector and for Residential, Commercial and Industrial Subsectors of the Stationary Energy Sector. Emissions from the Solid Waste Sector were too small to include. Data obtained from CACP Model output. The inventory identified a very different profile for the City of Port Townsend when compared to the County. Thus, the two may have different priorities when it comes to reduction strategies. Final-Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 28 of 54 Figure 6. Port Townsend City Operations - CO2e Emissions in 2005 Streetlights Employee Commute 7% 9% Water/Sewage 38% Vehicles 15% et j Buildings 31% Figure 7. Jefferson County Operations - CO2e Emissions in 2005 Water PUD, Streetlights, 10% 1% Employee Commute, Buildings,38% 19% e3! Vehicles,32% Source: CACP Model output It should be noted that at the time of the inventory, Puget Sound Energy (PSE) was the sole electric purveyor to Jefferson County. PSE's fuel mix for electricity delivered in 2010 consisted of. 41% Hydroelectric, 36% Coal, 20% Natural Gas, 1% Nuclear, and 2% Other (Source of data: PSE). The Jefferson County Public Utility District (PUD) is in the process of purchasing the local electric infrastructure from PSE. The PUD has a contract to buy power from the Bonneville Power Administration; BPA power is approximately 85 percent hydro and 15 percent nuclear. But while the change to BPA-supplied power will significantly boost our efforts to reduce carbon emissions, it does not diminish the need to conserve energy and look to green technologies as the local demand for power increases over time. Final—Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 29 of 54 The Plan: Objectives and Actions The goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Port Townsend and Jefferson County by 80 percent (compared to 1990 levels) by 2050 will be difficult, if not impossible, using technologies that are currently available or expected to be available in the near future. Nonetheless, the actions outlined here offer ways to begin reducing greenhouse gases today The actions contained in this plan provide a menu of recommended measures for the City and the County — the list is not intended to be limiting. We fully expect and hope that additional measures will be identified and implemented. In this document: "Plan" refers to the entire climate action effort. "Goals" are the broad overall carbon emissions reductions - 80 percent by 2050 and 17 percent by 2020. "Objectives" are specific measurable outcomes. Objectives have been identified by sector. If we are successful in achieving each of the objectives, we will meet our 2020 interim goal. "Actions" are the specific steps that will be strategically implemented to meet the 2020 objectives. This section is divided into two main categories: Government actions - This section recommends actions to reduce emissions from City and County operations. Community-wide actions - This section recommends education and outreach and the formation of partnerships. Several recommended voluntary measures are included. Our success requires participation at all levels. The municipal and community categories are explored independently for several reasons: • As documented in the inventory, a much finer resolution is possible for municipal operations (energy use by facility, etc.) than for the community as a whole. Final-Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 30 of 54 • When attention is turned to the question of where emissions reductions are possible, there will be a different set of options for municipal facilities than for private sector emissions. For example, a county might opt to implement a procurement policy requiring that certain vehicles in the county fleet be replaced by hybrid vehicles, whereas in the private sector an education program about hybrids or an incentive program would be appropriate. • Actions for government operations are under the operational or financial control of City/County government; while community-wide efforts are voluntary and incumbent upon all. A. Government Leading by Example Together, the City of Port Townsend and Jefferson County government account for less than one percent of the total emissions in our county. Despite their limited emissions, governments have an essential obligation to do their part and to lead by example. Just as the City and County must provide enabling policies, technical assistance, education, incentives and other support to help the community achieve the objectives of this Climate Action Plan, the City and County must also lead the way in their own operations. If we can demonstrate success, others may follow suit. Most of the actions listed here can also be taken by other public entities in the county, like the Public Utility District, the Port of Port Townsend, Jefferson Health Care, the school districts, the fire districts, Jefferson Transit and Fort Worden State Park. Representatives from many of these entities participated in the development of this Climate Action Plan. Furthermore, it is hoped that these different public entities will collaborate in making their operations more energy efficient by sharing resources and funding opportunities. One example of this is the new Resource Conservation Manager partly funded by grants from PSE and WSU and jointly hired by the City, the County, Fort Worden State Park, Chimacum and Port Townsend School Districts to reduce energy consumption. Most of the actions listed here are also applicable to private businesses. Hopefully citizens of our community will become increasingly motivated to take actions in their personal lives as well as in their places of work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Increasingly, tourists and other consumers have demonstrated support for those businesses that make efforts to demonstrate their concerns about climate change. Final-Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 31 of 54 Table 6. 2020 Objectives for City and County Operations - An 18% decrease in CO2e emissions from 2005 levels. (Greenhouse gas emissions in tons of CO2e) Stationary Trans- Solid Water Total Percent Sources portation Waste (8v Sewer of 1990 in UGAs County 1,182 1,545 29 298 3,055 115% City 661 437 -- 657 1,755 115% An 18% decrease from the high emissions mark in 2005 is still 15% higher than the estimated 1990 emissions levels. As shown in Figure 8 below, this rate of reduction keeps us on track for making the needed reductions between 2020 and 2050. Once again, the reduction targets have been arbitrarily assigned to each category identified in the Inventory, realizing that one size does not fit all and that some sources of emissions may be more cost-effective to address than others. The actions listed in this plan further demonstrate some of these differences. Final-Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 32 of 54 CO 2e Proj ections& Targets- County & City 0 Aerations 9R-Cl 6ffm 1Lkk K K11} 411 KYI Sf 7@ s = '� 71fL47f! c a, 7UUSd � � k ° U 3UC't'= j� _ 3�N7CM 1 fA1w 11KV U U 194@ M5 XM7 XPO ]f m 7QW —PIVUE MYA -111--Cixi11 lyP1 0jra:1 iim —Jh-iaMUdyTArW!I -j0-61yPri�4mLim —NO-GlyTmWA Figure 8 CO2e Projections and Targets for City &County Operations contrasted against projected population growth. Actions listed in the following tables were derived from the CAC, citizen workshops and action plans from other communities, especially those in Portland and Multnomah County. They have been vetted by the Resource Conservation Manager (RCM) and City and County Department Heads. Existing measures currently being implemented by the City and County have been included. Actions are listed in the order by which the magnitude of emissions reductions appeared to be the highest (Additional detail is provided in the Worksheets, Appendix F). For the rough analyses, the CAC relied on municipal information, research, and the assistance of ICLEI CAPPA Software. It is anticipated that the City and County will take a phased approach to implementation based upon specific types of funding available, feasibility, and rate of return (See Appendix E. Potential Funding Sources). City and County, with the assistance of the RCM, will need to develop an implementation strategy and, during budget proceedings, Final-Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 33 of 54 each will need to consider earmarking funds for implementation of recommended measures. The RCM will play a significant role in implementing the government actions outlined below. However, it is important to keep the scope of the RCM clear. Due to the source of grant funding, the RCM does not currently handle transportation related energy costs. The first two years of the RCM scope also exclude assessment of costs associated with the pool and golf course. Though it is hoped the RCM's position will be more flexible in future, in the interim others will need to take the lead in these areas. Tables 7 and 8, Actions for Reducing Emissions from City and County Government Operations, refer to worksheets found in Appendix E which provide additional detail. Again, we emphasize, the actions contained in this plan are not intended to be limiting. We fully expect and hope that additional measures will be identified and implemented and that some of these may allow a further reduction in Government Sector emissions as well as those in the community at large. Furthermore, the city and county should continue to monitor action at the federal and state level and encourage legislation that supports local efforts. Final-Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 34 of 54 Table 7. Actions for Reducing City Government Emissions City of Port Townsend Government Operations Cost CO2e Recovery (metric Worksheet Action Lead (Years) tons) 1.14 Purchase Green Energy from the grid City Manager n/a 320 Build all new City buildings and develop sites to at least a LEED Silver criterion, or some other third-party City Council certification of energy,water and waste conservation and Public 1.1 strategies (e.g., Architecture 2030) Works 0.46 118 Conduct energy audits for each city or county owned buildings and infrastructure to develop and implement a 1.4 plan to reduce energy consumption. RCM 4.81 112 1.9 Convert Streetlights to LED Public Works 2.49 43 City Manager, Set goals for government departments and encourage RCM & all local businesses to become certified by the Green County Env. 1.13 Business program of Jefferson County Health Health 40 Install photovoltaic panels on existing buildings and for stand-alone lighting on streets and in parks, where RCM & Public 1.6 appropriate and productive Works 18.26 24 Dept. Heads, Establish a reduced idling policy for all government Fleet Mgr& 1.7 vehicles (heavy trucks) CAC 0.04 61 Fleet E-Cars More efficient fleet and use of vehicles Manager 40 Replace low-efficiency and high-emission vehicles with Fleet fuel-efficient & low-emission vehicles, like plug-in Managers & 1.5 hybrids, as soon as possible Dept. Heads 0.00 22 Create incentives for employees to reduce 1.10 emissions in their daily commute Dept. Heads 1.08 14 Implement vehicle trip reduction policy incorporating teleconferencing, telecommuting and alternative work schedules, where practical. Establish video and/or web conferencing capabilities in all major City and County 1.2 facilities Dept. Heads 4.09 14 Use electric vehicles or bicycles whenever possible (e.g., CAC & Fleet 1.3 for meter reading and building inspection) Manager 5.09 11 Replace all the water meters with remote read meters. E-Meters About 400 of the total 5,000 are already remote read. Public Works 1 1.44 1 9 Final—Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 35 of 54 Fleet Establish a reduced idling policy for all government Managers & 1.7 vehicles (light vehicles) Dept. Heads 0.03 4 Total Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction (* above 2020 goal) 832 Final—Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 36 of 54 Table 8. Actions for Reducing County Government Emissions Jefferson County Government Operations Cost CO2e Recovery (metric Worksheet Action Lead (Years) tons) 1.14 Purchase Green Energy from the grid BOCC n/a 967 Conduct energy audits for each city or county owned buildings and infrastructure to develop and implement a 1.4 plan to reduce energy consumption. RCM 6.42 188 Set goals for government departments and encourage RCM & all local businesses to become certified by the Green County Env. 1.13 Business program of Jefferson County Health Health 0.09 124 Install photovoltaic panels on existing buildings and for RCM & stand-alone lighting on streets and in parks, where Public 1.6 appropriate and productive Works 18.26 47 Implement vehicle trip reduction policy incorporating teleconferencing, telecommuting and alternative work schedules, where practical. Establish video and/or web BOCC, conferencing capabilities in all major City and County Electeds & 1.2 facilities Dept. Heads 1.03 54 BOCC, Establish a reduced idling policy for all government Electeds & 1.7 vehicles Fleet Mgr. 0.05 42 Replace low-efficiency and high-emission vehicles with Dept Heads, fuel-efficient & low-emission vehicles, like plug-in Electeds, 1.5 hybrids, as soon as possible Fleet Mgr. 0.00 28 BOCC, Create incentives for employees to reduce Electeds, 1.10 emissions in their daily commute Dept Heads 1.95 23 BOCC, Use electric vehicles or bicycles whenever possible (e.g., Electeds, 1.3 for meter reading and building inspection) Dept. Heads 5.09 7 E-4day 4-Day Work Week Dept. Heads 0.00 6 E-Zenn Electric Vehicles Dept. Heads 0.00 4 Total Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction (9%above 2020 goal) 1,490 In developing this plan, we listed and analyzed the actions that we believed were within our current capabilities. They clearly do not yield reductions below 1990 by the year 2020, but they do put the government sector on track to meet the 2050 goal. Perhaps interim targets for all of Jefferson County should not be arbitrarily applied to every sector, every Final-Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 37 of 54 building, every business or every individual. Instead, a reasoned approach needs to be applied that considers many factors. A case in point is the Government Sector, which produces less than 1% of the emissions in our county. Some of these are generated by essential services like the fire departments, police and sheriff departments, and water and sewer utilities, where emissions reductions may be very costly or unwise. It may be more cost effective to reduce emissions in the community rather than in the government sector. Limited resources may yield greater reductions in emissions in helping homeowners make private homes more energy efficient than in further retrofitting historic government buildings. Some government investments could significantly reduce overall community emissions for example, investments in promoting a shift in transportation mode away from motor vehicle use and toward increased walking, bicycling and transit use. This could be realized by implementing a number of strategies including: a significant investment for expanded Jefferson Transit service; greater investment in walking and biking facilities; a reduction, maximum cap, or elimination of motor vehicle parking requirements; and instituting parking fees in the commercial centers. These steps would result in a modest increase in Jefferson Transit's emissions but could yield an immense reduction in overall community emissions. In spite of our limited abilities to reduce emissions further today, we must be prepared to take advantage of every opportunity to reduce our community-wide emissions in the near future. The Government Sector must play a leadership role in continuing to make this issue a high priority. Final-Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 38 of 54 B. Encouraging Community-wide Reductions While the City or County will have a major role in carrying out many of the following objectives and actions, successful implementation will require many diverse partners, including neighboring jurisdictions, non- profit organizations, business leaders, and neighborhood associations. Education and Outreach. Educating ourselves about the need for change, the choices available to us, and the values that motivate us is a fundamental part of this plan. In order to reach our greenhouse gas emission reduction targets, Port Townsend 8v Jefferson County need informed and supportive employees and citizens. Government must promote a broad awareness of the predicted effects of climate change and provide the tools and incentives to reduce GHG emissions in homes, businesses, and workplaces. Outreach efforts will require the formation of partnerships - both municipal partnerships and public-private partnerships. The City and County have already begun to reach out to other counties and cities, here on the Olympic Peninsula including Clallam County, Port Angeles and Sequim. Examples of government partnerships include: • Peninsula Development District (PDD), through the PDD, local jurisdictions collaborated on a proposal and submitted a grant application (the DOT TIGER II - HUD Community Challenge Planning Grant) to develop and implement a regional strategy to reduce vehicle miles traveled and plan for a more sustainable transportation system across the North Olympic Peninsula. Though the DOT TIGER II grant was not funded, the PDD will continue to seek funding. • Jefferson County Public Health Green Business Program - Staff from the Green Business Program have been coordinating with CAC staff and anticipate enhanced outreach under the existing Green Business program. This program is focused on assisting businesses in developing cost-effective "green" solutions to prevent waste and pollution, and to conserve valuable resources. The program provides free technical assistance to business aimed at improving existing practices. Green Business is a voluntary program that gives recognition to businesses that are working to reduce waste, recycle and otherwise conduct business in an environmentally conscience manner. http://www.ieffersoncountypublichealth.org/index.php?green- business Final-Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 39 of 54 • The Jefferson County Public Utility District (PUD) is in the process of purchasing the local electric infrastructure from Puget Sound Energy (PSE). As a public utility, the PUD uses community input in making local energy policy decisions, and takes a lead role in encouraging energy conservation and the reduction of greenhouse gases through incentive and outreach efforts. • ICLEI for Sustainable Governments is another example of a collaborative effort. With over 600 member jurisdictions, ICLEI provides software support for analyzing the effect of reduction activities, and other resources for ideas. ICLEI tools have proven invaluable in the development of the inventory and targets as well as evaluating measures to reduce emissions. Other potential partners include: • Local 2020 - a citizen-based organization dedicated to exploring opportunities in our local community to promote economic self- reliance, environmental stewardship, and community well-being. Local 2020 holds regular meetings offering opportunity for community members to voice their thoughts and get involved, maintains an informative website, and distributes a weekly email newsletter. http://www.L202O.org • Jefferson CAN - Jefferson Climate Action Now is a website dedicated to giving individuals the tools needed to save energy, save money, and reduce their carbon (CO2) footprint - at home, at work, and on the road - with tools specific for Jefferson County, Washington.- www.JeffersonCAN.or • Jefferson County HomeBuilders - As per Homebuilders website, "Built GreenTM of Jefferson County's program is tailored to fit our unique community. The guidelines demonstrate that green building is not an "all or nothing" method of construction. Experienced builders will not be daunted by any of this. The checklist provides a baseline for determining minimum thresholds for cost-effective, resource-efficient homebuilding. Conservation of materials, energy efficiency and good site planning are among the items considered." htt-p://www.ieffcobuiltgreen.com/ • Other local government entities such as the Port of Port Townsend, the local school districts, and the PUD. Final-Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 40 of 54 Objectives & Recommended Actions The Climate Action Committee has identified several potential actions to be implemented as part of the campaign. All are voluntary. With the exception of the First Priority Item - Task the CAC with Designing and Implementing the Community Outreach Campaign - they are not listed in any particular order nor are they all inclusive. There are numerous measures that may be implemented to reduce emissions and new opportunities will arise as technology evolves. Five Action Areas have been identified and are further outlined in the following tables: • Education and Outreach • Buildings and Energy • Urban Form and Transportation • Consumption and Solid Waste • Food & Agriculture Table 9. Objectives & Recommended Actions for Community-wide Emissions Reductions Education and Outreach Objective: Actively engage the public in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. 1 Task the CAC with Designing and Implementing the Community Outreach Campaign. The campaign should be designed to build on existing efforts, foster partnerships and develop new initiatives. The CAC committee membership may be modified to include representatives from the following: Jefferson County Builders Association - Built Green Jefferson County Public Health - Green Business Local 20/20 - JeffersonCAN WSU Jefferson County Extension RCM Research has identified a set of tools to promote behavior change: obtaining commitments, using prompts, utilizing social norms, designing effective communications, providing incentives, and Final-Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 41 of 54 removing external barriers. Depending on the audience and available funding, a variety of outreach materials may be produced (e.g., expanded websites, electronic newsletters, email messages, brochures, print ads, flyers, and postcards for direct mailings; newspaper articles; workshops, festivals or fairs, curriculum or lesson plans for grades K-12). At a minimum, the CAC should: Apprise electeds and interested parties of federal and state plans and legislative actions which may impact the County's/City's ability to attain GHG reduction goals. Partner with local media to publish articles and a regular newspaper column with information about sustainability and maintain a reference list and links on the website. (B-1.14) • Engage and inspire other public institutions and private businesses to incorporate climate protection action into their daily affairs. • Promote voluntary measures that reduce emissions - including measures recommended herein. • Partner with local educational institutions to develop and provide classes for clean energy, gardening, agriculture, sustainabilit skills. (B-1.15) Buildings and Energy Encourage Community Action Objective. Community-wide emissions target of 445,737 tons of CO2eq by 2020. Currently, this sector accounts for 61% of overall emissions. 1 Conservation - Encourage businesses and homeowners to reduce energy and water consumption (e.g., energy from outdoor lighting can be reduced by minimizing the number, using motion sensors, or installing high - efficiency bulbs, etc.) Note: Lower water usage cuts energy consumption for water treatment and pumping. 2 Promote the use of drought-tolerant native plants as well as tolerant non-natives. Final-Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 42 of 54 3 Increase use of energy assessments in homes and businesses by encouraging owners to conduct assessments periodically. 4 Encourage all local businesses, to become certified by the Green Business program of Jefferson County Health. (NOTE: This program incorporates many of the measures listed throughout this Climate Action Plan.) (A-1.13) 5 Establish low - interest loan and energy assistance programs that reduce energy consumption (e.g., weatherization, appliances, lighting, heating, ventilating and air conditioning improvements, and renewable energy) for both existing and new housing. 6 Provide and/or promote incentives for carbon - reducing design 8v retrofit of buildings (e.g. passive solar, solar - thermal, solar - photovoltaic, heat pumps, wind, and other renewable - energy systems.) One example is the FIRST program. Objective: 15% of total energy used within Jefferson County will be from renewable energy sources. TRANSPORTATION HIERARCHY PEDESTRIANS BICYCLES PUBLIC TRANVT COMMFOCIAL v■MCLrs iraucKS HIGH VNISCM ecx�.iNe a This figure was taken from the City of Portland Multnomah County Climate Action Plan 2009 and serves as a reminder of the hierarchy of energy efficiency for transportation. Urban Form and Transportation Encourage Community Action Objective: Community-wide emissions target of 445,737 tons of CO2eq by 2020. Currently, the transportation sector accounts for 39% of overall emissions. 1 Develop a program to promote ride-sharing, walking and biking; such as Whatcom County's Smart Trips program and the grant application developed by the Peninsula Development District (PDD) for the 2010 DOT TIGER II - HUD Community Challenge Planning Grant Final-Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 43 of 54 2 Develop a commuter-friendly transit plan and increase service. 3 Reduce transportation energy needs by promoting the purchase of local goods and services. 4 Increase consumption of local food in facilities with central cafeterias; such as schools, hospital and housing. 5 Provide strategically placed recharging stations and priority parking for electric vehicles. 6 Increase non-motorized transportation infrastructure by fully implementing existing plans in PT. Build "complete streets" with facilities for pedestrians and bicycles. 7 Explore barge shipping as a more efficient means of transporting freight. 8 Support investments to provide high-performance broadband connectivity to every business and residence to enable widespread e- commerce, telecommuting and improved emergency response. Consumption and Solid Waste Encourage Community-wide Objective: Community-wide emissions target of 445,737 tons of CO2eq by 2020. Currently, solid waste accounts for less than 1% of overall emissions. . 1 Reduce trash through incentives and other measures. (E.g. Require waste recycling especially for construction sites; increase pick - up services for reuse, upcycling and recycling; and encourage reduced use of packaging, especially for building materials. 2 Increase composting of all food and yard waste through a variety of measures (e.g. neighborhood composting centers, worm bins, etc. 3 Encourage relocation or deconstruction and recycling of structures to be demolished. 4 Encourage adaptive reuse of buildings. Food & Agriculture Encourage Community-wide Objective: Community-wide emissions target of 445,737 tons of CO2eq by 2020. 11 Promote sustainable local organic farming - Final-Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 44 of 54 VI. Transportation and Land Use Policies - For Further Consideration City Council and the Board of County Commissioners tasked the CAC with developing recommended amendments to the county and city codes and comprehensive plans to align with the Climate Action Plan strategies City and County Codes define distinct public participation processes for adoption of land use comprehensive plan amendments and development regulations, through which the suggested code and policy amendments specified below, have not yet been vetted. The City Council and Board of County Commissioners hereby direct their respective Planning & Development Services Departments to take the following steps: • Review the recommended strategies for consistency with adopted policies. • If consistent and non-regulatory in nature, implement the strategy as resources allow. • For all other strategies,further investigate the potential emissions reductions and feasibility of strategies and advance those with the greatest potential for success during the next cycle of Comprehensive Plan update/amendments to the development regulations. Land Use Policy recommendations are divided into three sections: Rural Resource Management, to enhance the carbon sequestering potential of the County's forests, farms and open spaces Urban Form and Transportation, to locate and move both people and goods in a carbon-efficient manner and provide regional tools for compact, livable communities of mixed uses. A: Rural Resource Management Maximizing Carbon Sequestration in Natural Resource Lands and Open Space Much of Jefferson County's land is natural resource land, including forestry, agriculture, open space, conservation land, and critical areas such as wetlands and wildlife habitat. Our large land base, particularly Final-Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 45 of 54 that in forestry, provides a large amount of sequestration for carbon emissions generated elsewhere. Jefferson County should maximize this "carbon sink" function of our natural resource lands by supporting and encouraging management practices that retain or improve storage. Jefferson County should work with the forestry and agricultural communities to explore ways to turn net-carbon-emitting natural resource lands into carbon sinks, without jeopardizing the profitable industry. Options to be explored include, but are not limited to: 1. Explore economic incentives (e.g., Tax benefits or other subsidies) that may encourage landowners to increase carbon storage on their land as well as decrease the conversion out of farmland and forest use. 2. Fund demonstration projects and highlight best practices for forestry and agriculture. 3. Seek ways to cluster legally allowed development rights on smaller portions of natural resource lands and permanently conserve the carbon sequestration qualities of the remaining land (this may be accomplished on a working forest/farm if properly managed). 4. Identify key areas with high carbon sequestration rates and consider protection measures such as transfer of development rights, purchase of development rights/conservation easements. S. Assess the potential for increasing carbon sequestration on County-owned forest lands. 6. Increase tree planting requirements or incentives for all public and private projects, including transportation projects that incorporate the use of trees. Tree lined corridors provide a carbon sponge and increase the attractiveness of the area. 7. Increase investment in local wood manufacturing businesses that are able to supply local products for wood markets. 8. Increase the amount of local wood products grown and manufactured locally and purchased by government and private sectors. Thus encouraging the economic viability of forest land in our area. Final-Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 46 of 54 B: Urban Form and Transportation There is no practical way to divorce land use and transportation. As our community develops, we must be mindful of where we build and how we build. Emissions from buildings account for more than half of the total community-wide GHG emissions in Jefferson County (Stationary emissions including buildings and machinery account for 61%). Traveling between destinations accounts for over half of the carbon emissions released in Washington State and 39% of Jefferson County community-wide emissions. In general, concentrating development within established community and economic centers will produce fewer harmful effects than development outside these centers. For this reason, the County, in coordination with the City, should emphasize the need for future development to occur within urban growth areas (UGAs) and other areas suitable for more intensive development as identified in each jurisdiction's Comprehensive Plan Jefferson County and the City of Port Townsend should collaborate to manage growth in accordance with the Growth Management Act (GMA) in a manner that: • Adheres to principles of sustainability and reduction of carbon emissions • Promotes more livable, pedestrian/bike-friendly, transit-oriented communities • Preserves carbon sink potential of surrounding rural and natural resources areas. Built Green and LEED are two national standards for energy efficiency and sustainability in new construction and remodeling. In practice, Built Green is used more in residential projects while LEED is used more in commercial projects. Both organizations offer comprehensive means to rate newly proposed subdivisions or other large-scale residential development: the Built Green Communities Checklist and LEED for Neighborhood Development. The City and County should consider the following policy options: 1. Direct staff to research the benefits of implementing a city and county energy code for commercial and residential construction that exceeds current WA state code (e.g. greater insulation, passive solar, Passive House and small footprints) and for new buildings, site development and substantial remodels consider establishing a minimum compliance target (e.g., meet at least a LEED Silver or similar level for Built Green or another green building standard). Final-Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 47 of 54 2. Within designated UGAs, encourage increased urban density through code revisions for items such as setbacks, height restrictions, cluster and mixed - use development. 3. Consider further reductions in off-street parking requirements in order to increase density and further promote transportation choices. 4. Increase non-motorized transportation infrastructure by completing NMTP plans for areas in the county. Final-Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 48 of 54 'TII. Monitoring & Adaptive t As with the Objectives and Actions in Section V, monitoring for the municipal and community categories are explored independently, primarily because a much finer resolution is possible for municipal operations (energy use by facility, etc.) than for the community as a whole. Applying an adaptive management approach, we will monitor our progress, track changing conditions, and explore the feasibility of additional measures as we become aware of new information and technological advancements. In general, when vetting new measures the following basic criteria should be considered: Benefits: the primary goal is reduction of GHG emissions, however several measures will have side benefits such as cost savings and indirect benefits (e.g., jobs, health benefits) Feasibility including cost, technical, economic, and political/social aspects of the measure We must be able to implement new measures in a timely fashion. Though regulatory measures will require time to vet through the public process; measures to reduce government emissions may be implemented at the direction of the city manager/county administrator (BoCC/Council approval may be required if capital expenditures are involved) and voluntary measures may be encouraged at anytime. Government Emissions Tracking For each action recommended for implementation, the City and County will work to refine, monitor, and report on measurable indicators of success. A number of tools and practices exist that can enable the City and County to track and report progress toward achieving the goals outlined in this plan, including monitoring the funds allocated to climate-protection goals. Tools can be as simple as spreadsheet tracking sheets developed to monitor estimated annual energy and water savings; waste diverted, and associated GHGs reduced. Most of the actions recommended in Section A are under the purview of and will be monitored by the Resource Conservation Manager. Those measures falling outside of the RCM's scope of work (e.g., measures to reduce fuel consumption by vehicles) will need to be monitored by the fleet manager or other designated staff. Final-Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 49 of 54 Community-wide Emissions Tracking The Climate Action Committee should be tasked with conducting a GHG emissions inventory approximately every three to five years. Measuring GHG emissions on a regular basis is important to verifying that the climate initiatives are effectively reducing emissions and that the appropriate scale of GHG reductions are being pursued. The CAC should use all available and emerging tools (e.g., ICLEI's CAPPA software) to aide in monitoring progress. Other indicators of success may include miles of bike lanes, transit ridership, increased fuel efficiency, and number of households actively participating in composting and recycling programs. Final-Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 50 of 54 GLOSSARY OF TERMS Adaptation Climate adaptation refers to the ability of a system to adjust to climate change (including climate variability and extremes) to moderate potential damage, to take advantage of opportunities, or to cope with the consequences. For example, relocating development from areas prone to flooding, adjusting to increased summer drought conditions). Compare to mitigation. Backcasting The process of estimating a previous GHG emission if a base year's emissions are known. This estimate is based primarily on the ratio of the population of the base year to the population at some previous time. It is assumed that this population ratio is proportional to the ratio of the base year emissions to that of the previous year being backcast. (For our reports, the base year for which we had good data was 2005. In backcasting to 1990 we used not only changes in population but included as well an estimate of how the Port Townsend Paper Corporation emissions had been reduced since then.) Carbon footprint Shorthand for an estimate of the total GHG emissions caused by, or associated with, a person, product, activity, or organization. Usually expressed in units of CO2e. An average. In 2007, an average American's carbon footprint was about 19 tons of CO2e per year. In the United Kingdom it was 9, while in China it was S. (www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of countries_by_carbon_dioxide_emissi ons_per_capita) CAPPA Software `Climate and Air Pollution Planning Assistant' is designed by ICLEI to help U.S. local governments explore, identify and analyze potential climate and air pollution emissions reduction opportunities. CAPPA allows users to compare the relative benefits of a wide variety of emissions reduction measures, and helps identify those most likely to be successful for a community based on its priorities and constraints. CAPPA includes a customizable and expandable library of more than 110 distinct emissions reduction strategies for local governments. Its calculation functions are based on real-world data from other U.S. communities and a variety of expert sources. CO2 Carbon dioxide, a colorless, odorless gas consisting of one atom of carbon and two atoms of oxygen. CO2 is created during combustion of Final-Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 51 of 54 carbon-based fuels and absorbed by most plants in photosynthesis. CO2 currently exists at a global average concentration of 385 parts per million by volume in Earth's atmosphere. (As reported by NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association, in January 2011. www.co2 now.org) CO2e Carbon dioxide equivalent. A measure used to compare the effect of a greenhouse gas in terms of an equivalent amount of carbon dioxide. Emission intensity reduction Reduction of carbon emissions per Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Fossil fuels Fuels derived from geologically ancient vegetation that has been transformed into coal, petroleum and natural gas over long periods of time. GHG Greenhouse gas. Chiefly carbon dioxide (CO2), Water, Methane (CH4), Nitrous oxide (N20) Chlorofluorocarbons, all of which in the atmosphere absorb heat radiation coming from the earth and reradiate it back to the earth thus causing a net increase in the heat balance of the earth. This is actually different than how greenhouses work by isolating warm air inside the structure so that heat is not lost by convection. See CO2e. Gigaton A unit of measure equal to one billion metric tons. A metric ton is approximately 2,205 pounds. ICLEI Also known as "ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability", ICLEI is an association of over 1200 local government Members from 70 different countries representing more than 569,885,000 people who are committed to sustainable development. ICLEI provides technical consulting, training, and information services to build capacity, share knowledge, and support local government in the implementation of sustainable development at the local level. Our basic premise is that locally designed initiatives can provide an effective and cost-efficient way to achieve local, national, and global sustainability objectives. Founded in 1990 and initially called 'International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives' (ICLEI), its mission expanded and its name was changed in 2003. (www.iclei.org) Final-Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 52 of 54 IPCC Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. The IPCC is a scientific intergovernmental body set up by the World Meteorological Organization and by the United Nations Environment Programmed. Visit the IPCC website at www.ipcc.ch. kW-h Kilowatt-hour, when you use 1000 watts for 1 hour, that's a kilowatt- hour. For example, it is the amount of energy needed to light a 100 Watt light bulb for 10 hours. LEED Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is an ecology- oriented building certification program run under the auspices of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). LEED concentrates its efforts on improving performance across five key areas of environmental and human health: energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, materials selection, sustainable site development and water savings. LEED has special rating systems that apply to all kinds of structures, including schools, retail and healthcare facilities. Rating systems are available for new construction and major renovations as well as existing buildings. There are 4 levels of energy efficiency of a building. They are in increasing order: Certified, Silver, Gold and Platinum. Mitigation Climate mitigation is any action taken to permanently eliminate or reduce the long-term risk and hazards of climate change to human life, property. Examples include making our vehicles and buildings more energy efficient, expanding carbon "sinks", trading single-occupancy cars for mass transit, switching to renewable energy sources, etc. Compare to adaptation. MMBtu 1 million Btu. The British thermal unit (BTU or Btu) is a standard unit of measurement used to denote both the amount of heat energy in fuels and the ability of appliances and air conditioning systems to produce heating or cooling... It is approximately the amount of energy needed to heat 1 pint (which weighs 16 ounces) of water one degree Fahrenheit. One Btu is approximately one fourth of a food Calorie or 0.29 kW-h. Final-Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 53 of 54 Resource Conservation Manager (RCM) Individual dedicated to supporting an agency's resource conservation program, focusing on energy, water and solid waste. Five jurisdictions (Jefferson County, the City of Port Townsend, Port Townsend and Chimacum School Districts, Fort Worden State Park) hired a shared RCM in November 2010 on a three year contract to evaluate their resource usage and create facility action plans. UGA Urban Growth Area (UGAs) - areas designated by a county, with input from towns and cities, where urban development is to occur. The UGA is one of the major tools provided by the Growth Management Act for deciding where urban development should be encouraged and where the limits to that development should end. UGAs are areas where growth and higher densities are expected and supported by urban services. By directing growth into urban areas, natural resource lands - such as farms and forests - can be conserved and the rural character of rural lands can be maintained. Final-Adopted November 14, 2011 Page 54 of 54 Appendix A Joint Resolution County 44-07 City 07-022 to commit to addressing energy use and climate change STATE OF WASHINGTON County of Jefferson. JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD } 44-07 OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND THE } COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. PORT TOWNSEND CITY COUNCIL TO } 07-022 COMMIT TO ADDRESSING ENERGY USE } CITY RESOLUTION NO. AND CLIMATE CHANGE/GLOBAL } WARMING The Board of County Commissioners of Jefferson County,Washington, and the City Council of Port Townsend, Washington, do jointly resolve as follows: WHEREAS,numerous scientific organizations have determined that warming of the climate system is.unequivocal as evidenced by increases in global average air and ocean temperatures,receding glaciers, decreasing snow pack, and coral bleaching, and by rising global mean sea levels, and further is potentially damaging to our environment and our economy; and WHEREAS, energy consumption, specifically the burning of fossil fuels, e.g., coal,oil and gas, . accounts for more than 80%of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions and that the U.S.produces nearly one quarter of all global emissions; and WHEREAS the governments of Jefferson County and the City of Port Townsend can greatly influence the community's energy usage by exercising power over land use,transportation,building construction,waste management, and energy.supply and management;and WHEREAS governments can provide leadership by motivating and supporting citizens to improve energy use within businesses,port facilities, schools, churches, and homes and WHEREAS,Jefferson County and the City of Port Townsend recognize that the probable adverse effects on our citizens and infrastructure, and on our mountains, glaciers, forests,rivers, oceans, and other waterways from severe weather, rising temperatures, and rising sea levels due to climate change pose a risk to future economic viability; and WHEREAS, actions taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase energy efficiency provide multiple local benefits by decreasing air pollution, creating jobs,reducing energy expenditures, saving money and reducing tax burdens for governments,businesses and citizens; NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that Jefferson County and the City of Port Townsend commit to collaborate in a program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, specifically: • Collaborating with the Climate Protection Campaign volunteers in conducting a comprehensive baseline inventory of local energy uses that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, especially CO2, and making estimates of current emissions and forecasts of future emissions if current practices do not change, • Appointing a joint City/County citizen's committee tasked with developing a Local Climate Action Plan. Specifically,the committee should provide recommendations for achieving a community- wide standard of cutting greenhouse gas emissions to levels 80 percent lower than 1990 levels by 2050, with preliminary reduction targets to be set for earlier years, 'Implementing policies and measures to meet the emission reduction targets, and • Monitoring and verifying results This resolution shall become effective upon adoption by the Board of County Commissioners and the City of Port Townsend. APPROVED AND SIGNED THIS 29th DAY OF MAY,2007. SEAL JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD CO ISSIONERS Phil Jo Mk, Ch • t - a`�; DavITI Adlivan tuber J Austin,Member ATTEST ie Matthes,Depu Clerk of the Board SIGNED THIS 7"� DAY OF Y,2007. CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND SE Mark Welch,Mayor ST Pamela Kolacy, City Clerk I I 1 Consent Agenda JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CONSENT AGENDA REQUEST TO: Board of County Commissioners .John Fischbach, County Administrator FROM: Al Scalf,Director,Department of Community Development (DC Karen Barrows, Assistant Planner,Long-Range Planning (LRP) DATE: May 29,2007 SUBJECT: RE: Request for Consent Agenda item for the Joint Resolution to Commit to Addressing Climate Change/Global Warming STATEMENT OF ISSUE: The Department of Community Development Long-Range Planning Division is requesting that the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) adopt the Joint Resolution committing Jefferson County and the City of Port Townsend to collaborate in a program to measure energy use and to reduce local greenhouse gas emissions. The proposed Joint Resolution is attached for your review. ANALYSIS/STRATEGIC GOALS : In April 2007 a citizen's group called the Climate Protection Campaign drafted a climate change resolution modeled on a resolution which recently passed in Clallam County. The BoCC has recently been briefed by members of the citizen's group, which includes Kees Kolff and Bill Wise, and a joint City Council/BoCC meeting on the issue was held on May 17, 2007. Prior to the joint meeting, the Climate Protection Campaign hosted a rallying event called"Step-it- Up" in Port Townsend on Saturday,April 14, 2007, which was part of a nationwide effort to address the issue; approximately two hundred (200) people attended the function, and pledged support via petitions for the ideas contained in the resolution. The proposed draft resolution is consistent with The Strategic Goals of the BoCC set forth in 2001, especially numbers 1,4, 5, and 7. Briefly, these Goals provide for the need to create a sustainable and balanced economic base by seeking to lower energy and infrastructure costs; new opportunities for local businesses as energy needs and delivery systems change; a"sustainable utilization of natural resources; a healthy and safe citizenry; affordable government. The resolution is also consistent with the Leadership's Guiding Principles section of the Strategic Goals document. FISCAL IMPACT: If the City and County choose to do so, it will cost$600.00 to join the Task Force of the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI), which includes computer software and consultation fees. Implementation of the resolution will be long-range and multifaceted, and thus calculating total costs is impossible at this stage of the process. Since lowering carbon-based energy usage/emissions is a primary goal of the resolution, an eventual net cost savings is the predicted result. RECOMMENDATION: DCD staff recommends BoCC approval. REVIEWED BY: o7 John Fischbach, County Administrator Date Appendix B Joint Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners County Resolution No 02-08 and the Port Townsend City Council City Resolution No 08-001 Providing Composition Terms of Office and Procedural Rules for the Climate Action Committee STATE OF WASHINGTON County of Jefferson City of Port Townsend Joint Resolution of the } Board of County Commissioners } County Resolution No. 02-08 And the Port Townsend City Council } City Resolution No. 08-001 Providing Composition, Terms of Office } And Procedural Rules for the } Climate Action Committee } The Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) of Jefferson County, Washington and the City Council of Port Townsend, Washington do hereby jointly resolve as follows: WHEREAS, Jefferson County and the City of Port Townsend have adopted a joint resolution (County 44-07; City 07-022) to commit to addressing energy use and climate change/global warming; and WHEREAS, the above mentioned resolution establishes a joint County/City committee, herein called the Climate Action Committee (CAC), tasked with developing a local climate action plan; and WHEREAS, the CAC is charged with providing recommendations for achieving a community-wide standard of cutting greenhouse gas emissions to levels 80% lower than 1990 levels by 2050, with preliminary reduction targets to be set for earlier years; and WHEREAS, Jefferson County and the City of Port Townsend have committed to implementing policies and measures to meet the emission reduction targets and to monitoring and verifying results; and WHEREAS, the CAC will bring together representatives from the city and county governments as well as from various sectors of our community that may provide input, as well as furthering community acceptance of the action plan; and WHEREAS, Jefferson County and the City of Port Townsend value the natural resources of the region and recognize the importance of protecting and conserving said resources; and WHEREAS, Jefferson County and the City of Port Townsend recognize that the probable adverse effects on our citizens and infrastructure, and on our mountains, glaciers, forests, rivers, oceans, and other waterways from severe weather, rising temperatures, and rising sea levels due to climate change pose a risk to future economic viability, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend and the Board of County Commissioners as follows: Section 1. Establishment: Formation of the Climate Action Committee is hereby specifically approved by the Port Townsend City Council and by the Board of County Commissioners of Jefferson County. The Committee shall follow applicable County and City rules pertaining to citizen advisory committees. The BoCC and City Council shall resolve any conflict that may arise between applicable rules. Section 2. Purpose and Scope of Work 2.1 The Purpose of the Climate Action Committee (CAC) is to serve as an advisory group to the City of Port Townsend and Jefferson County on climate protection policies, programs and priorities. CAC will have no formal decision-making responsibilities. Joint County/City Resolution re: Climate Action Committee 2.2 The principal role of the CAC is to create a Climate Action Plan with specific focus on reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. 2.3 The draft Climate Action Plan, to be approved by the City Council and the Board of County Commissioners, shall include, at a minimum: 2.3.1 Preliminary reduction targets for greenhouse gas emissions for years prior to 2.3.2 A set of strategies and relative priorities 2.3.3 Climate Action Plan implementation steps 2.3.4 A monitoring plan including quantifiable benchmarks 2.3.5. Recommended amendments to the county and city codes and comprehensive plans in accordance with the Climate Action Plan strategies. 2.4 Within six months of its formation, the CAC shall present, for approval by the Board of County Commissioners and City Council, a work plan outlining the proposed process, timelines, and resources required to prepare the Climate Action Plan. The timeline shall include each of the above listed elements of the plan (with preliminary recommendations to be submitted within one year), opportunities for public comment, periodic reports to the BoCC and City Council. The CAC shall work with County and City staff to develop a work plan that is cognizant of available financial and human resources. 2.5 The CAC will meet as needed to complete the scope of work outlined herein. 2.6 Participation as a CAC member will not and does not preclude one's later participation in any formal review or comment process before the City Council and/or Board of County Commissioners. Section 3. Committee Members, Appointment and Confirmation Process, Terms &Vacancies 3.1 The Board of County Commissioners and the City Council shall each appoint an elected official as a representative to the CAC. 3.2 The Chair of the BoCC and the Mayor, in consultation with the County Administrator and City Manager, shall review letters of interest and recommend individuals to serve on the CAC, for appointment by the Council and Board of County Commissioners. The committee shall consist of no more than 15 members, representing a broad range of interests, which may include but is not limited to: Board of County Commissioners City Council Education/Schools Builders Industry (e.g., Port/Marine Trades) Port Townsend Paper Corporation Business (e.g., Chamber, EDC) Non-motorized transportation and/or Transit Faith Based Organizations Citizens at Large Page 2 of 6 Joint County/City Resolution re: Climate Action Committee 3.3. Each person shall be deemed appointed and shall commence service after confirmation by the Board of County Commissioners and City Council or on the effective date of the previous member's resignation or on the expiration of the existing term for the position, as applicable. Section 4. Officers— Election and Duties 4.1 The officers of the CAC shall consist of a Chair and a Vice Chairperson elected from the appointed members of the CAC and such other officers as the CAC may, by majority vote, approve and appoint. 4.2 The election of officers shall take place once each year on the occasion of the first meeting of each calendar year. The term of each officer shall run from that meeting until the first meeting of the subsequent calendar year. 4.3 In the event of a vacancy of the Chair, the Vice Chairperson would replace the Chair, and the Vice Chairperson replaced by vote of the members of the CAC. 4.4 The Chair will sign documents of the CAC and represent the committee before the Board of County Commissioners and City Council. The Chair is entitled to a single vote and shall retain the right and responsibility to participate in all deliberations and to vote on all matters. The Vice-Chair will act for the Chair in the Chair's absence. Section 5. Meetings 5.1 The CAC shall meet as needed to complete the tasks outlined in Section 2 of this resolution and as may be further detailed in the approved work plan (Section 2.4). All meetings of the CAC shall be subject to all requirements of the Washington Open Public Meetings Act, and shall be open to the public, and shall be held at a public place. 5.2 All meeting dates and terms shall be posted consistent with adopted County and City policies. No meeting shall be scheduled without a t least 48 hours notice to the County and City Clerk's offices. 5.3 Except as modified by these rules of procedure, the CAC rules of procedure shall be guided by Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised (10th Edition, Perseus Publishing), as the same may be amended or updated. Section 6. Attendance and Alternates 6.1 To achieve its greatest effect the CAC will meet with the regular attendance of its members at most meetings; the CAC benefits greatly from full participation of each member. 6.2 In light of this, CAC members are expected and required to notify the chair of anticipated absence from any meeting of the CAC as far in advance of the meeting as possible. In the event that such notifications indicate that a quorum will not be present, the chair will ordinarily cancel or reschedule the meeting. 6.3 If a member is absent for three (3) consecutive regular meetings without excuse, or absent for thirty-five percent (35%) of all meetings (including committee meetings) in any six (6)-month period, the member's record of attendance may be forwarded to the Mayor and the Chair of the BoCC for consideration of removal in accordance with RCW 35.63.030. Page 3 of 6 Joint County/City Resolution re: Climate Action Committee 6.4 If the CAC determines a need, it will recognize an appropriate designated alternate in the event of a member's absence. An "appropriately designated alternate"will have been recommended by the CAC and approved by the Board of County Commissioners and City Council. In the event of that member's absence, the alternate can exercise the voting privilege of the seat that he/she represents. Section 7. Quorum -Voting 7.1 The decision making approach of the CAC will be by consensus. If consensus cannot be reached, the CAC will require a 2/3-majority vote. Any dissenting opinions will be recorded and included in the meetin g summary. 7.2 A simple majority of the total of the members currently appointed to CAC shall constitute a quorum for the conduct of CAC business. No meeting shall occur unless a majority plus one of the appointed CAC members are present. Voting is by voice vote, except where these rules or the CAC itself may require a roll call vote. Section 8. Conflicts of Interest 8.1 Conflicts of interest will rarely arise as a matter of concern for CAC members; however, in the discussion or recommendation of funding proposals for CAC projects it is possible that a conflict or the appearance of a conflict may arise. When a conflict or appearance of conflict may arise, applicable state, county, and city policies regarding Appearance of Fairness shall apply. Section 9. Order of Business Meeting Procedure 9.1 Call to order, roll call and determination of quorum. 9.2 Agenda items 9.2.1 Minutes of previous meeting 9.2.2 Old business 9.2.3 New business 9.2.4 Discussions of next meeting date and agenda 9.2.5 General Announcements 9.2.6 Community Member Comments 9.2.7 Adjournment 9.3 The chair may alter the regular order of business in preparing the agenda when special circumstances and the efficient use of time dictate. 9.4 All meetings of the CAC shall be conducted pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, as codified in RCW 42.30, as the same may be amended or updated. Section 10. Minutes and Records 10.1 Findings and recommendations, etc., of the CAC are prepared at the direction of the chair. Copies will be provided to all CAC members in a timely manner for review and approval at the next regular CAC meeting. 10.2 The CAC shall provide for the taking of minutes and maintaining the records of all meetings. Committee minutes shall be filed with the County and City Clerk's offices within 10 days of approval. Page 4 of 6 Joint County/City Resolution re: Climate Action Committee Section 11. Term of Committee - Sunset Provision CAC shall formally end within three years from the date of adoption of this Resolution unless otherwise extended by ordinance or resolution or by written permission from the County Director of the Department of Community Development. Section 12. Communications to the Board of County Commissioners and City Council The Committee shall report to the Board of County Commissioners and Port Townsend City Council at least semi-annually. Section 13: Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses Members of CAC shall serve without compensation. Section 14 Amending Rules 14.1 CAC may recommend amendments to these rules at any meeting by a vote of the majority of the entire membership, provided five (5) days notice has been given to each CAC member. 14.2 CAC is a joint county/city committee and thus the two government entities agree to maintain consistency by processing any amendments hereto as "Joint Resolutions" requiring approval by both entities. This resolution shall become effective upon adoption by the Board of County Commissioners and the City of Port Townsend. APPROVED AND SIGNED THIS 7`h day of January, 2008. SEAL JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS i Phil JOnson, Chairman Da 'd Sullivan, Member 1, Jo-n Austin, Member� Attest: Approved as to Form: Julie Matthes, CMC ktuv-,tt ahtn.,31 3 > D Deputy Clerk of the Board David Alvarez Deputy Civil Prosecuting Attorney Page 5 of 6 Joint County/City Resolution re: Climate Action Committee APPROVED AND SIGNED THIS 7/� day of Jq_ `! / , 2008. CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND Michelle Sandoval, Mayor Attest: Approved as to form V Pamela Kolacy, MMC John P. Watts City Clerk City Attorney Page 6 of 6 CO2e Forecasts and Targets Greenhouse Gas Emissions in tons of CO2e Backcast Base Year Forecasts,assuming current practices Category Sectors/Subsector 1990 2005 2012 2020 2030 2050 Community Stationary Energy Residential 86827 121605 131487 143936 168974 261127 Commercial 32902 49017 53868 60012 74893 114641 Industrial 225665 154511 154511 154511 154511 154511 Stationary Subtotal 345394 325133 339866 358459 398378 530279 Rate of Change from previous milestone 1.05 1.05 1.11 1.33 Transportation 175697 209079 228455 256018 319449 488989 Rate of Change from previous milestone 1.09 1.12 1.25 1.53 Solid Waste 1777 2502 2831 3261 3823 5852 Rate of Change from previous milestone 1.13 1.15 1.17 1.53 Community Total 522868 536714 571154 617738 721650 1025120 Rate of Change from previous milestone 1.06 1.08 1.17 lA2 Jefferson County Gov't Stationary Energy 1025 1443 1508 1591 1768 2353 Transportation 1340 1886 2061 2309 2882 4411 Solid Waste 25 35 40 46 53 82 Water 259 364 412 474 556 851 Jefferson County Total 2648 3728 4021 4420 5259 7698 City of Port Townsend Stationary Energy 573 807 844 890 989 1316 Transportation 379 533 582 653 814 1247 Water/Sewage 570 802 907 1045 1225 1876 City of Port Townsend Total 1522 2142 2333 2588 3029 4439 Population Data/Estimates 20406 z6iz4 32500 37427 43858 55656 Notes on calculation methods Draft 4-29-11 For both backcast and forecasts,the method was to apply the annual percentage change from the base year of 2005 for any given year in the Jefferson county population to the various inputs in the Clean Air and Climate Protection(CACP)software. For each period,this annual percentage change was applied to the following inputs: Residential: Electrical usage and number of households Commercial: Electrical usage,propane usage,floor area,number of employees and number of establishments Transportation:Gasoline and diesel usage Waste:Total tons COZQ The annual percentage population changes used were: 1990—2005 2.31% 2005—2012 1.78% 2005—2020 1.78% 2005—2030 1.71% 2005- 2050 1.90% For the industrial backcast an estimate of the reduction of Port Townsend Paper from 1990 to 2005 of about 32%was used based on the information supplied by Kristin Marshall and Bruce McComas. Thereafter,the future emissions were assumed to be constant based on the assumption that the production of green house gas was not population dependent. Stanley Willard These calculations were made at the community level. The City and County Government Operations are a included in the Community total. The rate of change for a each Subsector was applied to the known baseline inventory values for the City and County to determine the forecast their respective subsectors. Example: Transportation CO2e increased 9%in the community between 2005 and 2012. City Transportation in 2012 is calculated to be 582,reflecting a 9%increase over 2005. Deborah Stinson Targets for Future GHG Emissions Greenhouse Gas Emissions in tons of CO2e Category Sectors/Subsector -1990 -2005 2012 2020 2030 2050 6000U0 Community Stationary Energy 50000U Residential 86827 121605 121605 99660 72228 17365 400000 Commercial 32902 49017 49017 40083 28915 6580 300000 Industrial 225665 154511 154511 131484 102700 45133 200000 100000 Stationary Subtotal 345394 325133 325133 271227 203844 69079 0 Transportation 175697 209079 209079 172460 126687 35139 - - 2012 2020 2030 2050 Solid Waste 1777 2502 2502 2050 1485 355 1550 2005 Grand Total 522868 536714 536714 445737 332016 104574 +community Percent from 1990 0.03 0.03 -0.15 -0.37 -0.80 _ Jefferson County Gov't Stationary Energy 1025 1443 1443 1182 857 205 Transportation 1340 1886 1886 1545. 1120 268 4000 3500 Solid Waste 25 35 35 29 21 5 3000 1 Water 259 364 364 298. 216 52 2500 County Total 2648 3728 3728 3055. 2213 530 isM Percent from 1990 0.41 0.41 0.15 -0.16 -0.80 1000 Percent from prev benchmark 0.41 0.00 -0.18 -028 -0.76 500 City of Port Townsend Stationary Energy 573 807 807 661 479 115 o Transportation 379 533 533 437 316 76 - -2005 1990 2012 tom 2030 2050 - Water/Sewage 570 802 802 657 476 114 City Total 1522 2142 2142 1755 1272 304 +C-n y f Ciry Percent from 1990 0.41 0.41 0.15 -0.16 -0.80 Percent from prev benchmark 0.41 0.00 -0.18 -0.28 -0.76 Calculation Notes This version of Targets treats each SubSector separately with 2050 being 20`yO ofwhat was Backcast forthat particular category.The Targets for2020 and 2030 are simply proportioned from the reduction between 2012 and 2050 according to the number ofyears. Calculations by Stanley Willard 5-23-11 Appendix D. Potential Funding Sources The Resource Conservation Manager (RCM) is tasked with identifying funding for energy savings related to government operations. Savings on energy costs can then be directed toward other measures. In regards community-wide emissions, stay in touch with ICLEI - they have several recommendations for where to turn when municipal resources fall short such as: • Local utilities should invest in energy conservation and offer rebates and other incentives for residential and commercial energy consumption. • Assistance through federal and state programs - ICLEI's program staff can help connect city and county liaisons to resources at the state and national level to provide opportunities for obtaining financial and technical assistance available to local governments. • Energy service corporations (ESCOs) ESCOs finance energy improvements which are then paid back by the cost savings from reduced energy bills. These businesses encourage the implementation of energy-saving measures and may be valuable resources for technical assistance, financing, and program implementation. Well need to get creative - for example, - seek out partnerships for Education and Outreach like the 'partnership with non-profit' model implemented by Sustainable Connections, Bellingham & Whatcom WA. Another option is to look into funding for community outreach specifically, or even local economic development grants for business outreach (as opposed to just energy/environmental funding sources.) U Cd r. U � 4, N � Cj O o a� owl bA ^� o C� o w� U Cd ra r ,7 O Q 0 a� o cd o o Cd ) N U) 4�-' N cd Cd N N cd Cd N U O Cj -4-1 Cd � •ry VI °' sU. W � N o 0 o U a� cd 0 Cd cd o Cd •,vy Cd ap U) cd cd cd Zs Cd w C —Clj 41 0 Cd p cz cz +' bA E� � v +' � N O 'd 0 N +' O� N U N O a Cd N P. i. D a i. 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At a national level, the production and distribution of goods amounts to another 38 percent of carbon emissions. TAKE ACTION TODAY! NEXT STEPS... START PLANNING FOR CHANGE. I Most of • be done With just a little set up time, you Some .- • in less than 20 minutes, can get your household planning. Start thinking r less than $20. Why wait? on the right track. about these goals now. Calculate your carbon footprint. 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Follow the five easy $p09-10 Create a sustainable purchasing Cut your waste in half. 0 steps to setting up a strategy for your workplace: Identify products that Q successful workplace identify products that contain don't need to be consumed, 3 recycling system: recycled content or those that can used, disposed or recycled. to J City ofP,,tla,d be easily recycled at the end of use. Z 0 Recycle at work - City of Portland Bureau of O to certified Planning and Sustainability V ad Sam Adams,Mayor I Susan Anderson, hector www.recycleatwork.com/portland www.portlandonIine.com/bps/Climate Appendix G CAC Complete List of Prioritized Ideas for Greenhouse Gas Reduction Measures Climate Action Committee Prioritized Ideas for Greenhouse Gas Reduction Measures DRAFT February 25, 2009 Not Recommended for Adoption - This list has not been endorsed by the CAC. It is merely intended to be a starting point for further refinement. The list is comprised of ideas brainstormed during CAC meetings and ideas submitted by government staff and the general public. Some of the ideas may not be practical, feasible or desirable. This list shows an initial attempt to prioritize the ideas using a crude scale of general feasibility and benefit, and i is anticipated that the document will be further modified. meetingworks° November 23, 2011 Table of Contents Process Description .................................................................................. 1 Section 1 - City and County Government Operations and Businesses: Leadingby Example..............................................................................2 Section 2 - Community-wide Transportation: Moving People and Goods More Efficiently ......................................................................... 6 Section 3 - Community-wide Stationary Sources: Energy Efficiency in Our Buildings, Homes, and Industries ................................................ 8 Section 4 - Community-wide Land Use: Enhancing Compact, Walkable, and generally more Livable Neighborhoods ................... 10 Section 5 - Community-wide Waste Management: Re-use, Recycling, andDisposal ........................................................................................ 12 Section 6 - Community-wide Education: Promoting Sustainability in K- 12 Schools, Community Colleges, Extension Service, and News Media .................................................................................................... 13 Potential Measures i November 23, 2011 Process Description The Climate Action Committee met on February 25, 2009 to begin a process of prioritizing the list of potential actions gathered in each of six categories. They used a software product called Meetingworks to score the potential ideas. These committee members participated in the voting exercise: John Austin Taylor Beard/Nora Burnfield Richard Dandrige Jim Fritz Kees Kolff Denise Pranger Pete Raab Dana Roberts Stanley Willard The results presented here reflect the prioritization in each of six sections using two criteria (Benefit and Feasibility). Each table shows the average votes for each item for each criterion and a total of the two averages. The percentage indicated in each cell reflects the variability in the scores (a measure of agreement). The higher the percentage, the higher the disagreement. Each table reflects the entire list in the section as well as the "keepers" highlighted in light blue. At the end of the table results, there is a Keeper List by section. The Appendix contains all graphs so you can see the vote distribution for each idea on each criterion. Also, I included a "What If Scenario", which shows a merged list of all of the keepers (top 25 ideas in light blue). Potential Measures 1 November 23, 2011 Section 1 - City and County Government Operations and Businesses: Leading by Example 1. Support sustainable forestry practices and 4.22 747.2�2 8.44 protect existing trees, where appropriate. (16%) 2. Replace incandescent lights with compact 4.22 4.11 8.33 fluorescent lights or LEDs in buildings and street (13%) (20%) lights. 3. Build all new buildings to at least a LEED Silver 4.44 3.89 8.33 criterion (or a similar level in another green (14%) (18%) building standard). 4. Purchase fuel-efficient and/or alternative-fuel 4.44 3.78 8.22 vehicles when available and suitable. (14%) (21%) 5. Renovate existing buildings to lessen energy 4.56 3.44 8.00 consumption (e.g., insulation, windows), being (14%) (23%) mindful of Historic Preservation requirements when appropriate. 6. Install high-efficiency furnaces, variable-speed 4.33 3.56 7.89 pumps and ultra-efficiency motors in all (16%) (21%) government facilities where replacement seems warranted. 7. Use electric-vehicle or bicycles for government 4.00 3.89 7.89 functions whenever possible (e.g., meter (23%) (15%) reading, building inspection). 8. Phase out low-efficiency and high-emission 4.33 3.56 7.89 vehicles as quickly as possible. (21%) (14%) 9. Regularly publish departmental carbon footprints 3.67 4.22 7.89 and results of efforts to reduce them. (19%) (13%) 10.Establish a reduced idling policy for fleet 3.44 4.44 7.88 vehicles. (29%) (14%) 11.Subsidize bus passes for employees. 3.89 3.78 7.67 (20%) (16%) 12.Install heat pumps, air or geothermal, as a first 4.33 3.33 7.66 choice for heating. (13%) (21%) Potential Measures 2 November 23, 2011 o 13.Install photovoltaic panels on existing buildings 4.22 3.44 7 and for stand-alone lighting on streets and (16%) (10%) parks. 14.Research options for natural, wetland 3.89 3.56 7.45 wastewater treatment, particularly in new urban (18%) (21%) growth areas. 15.Purchase products with the lowest possible 3.67 3.67 7.34 energy footprint, including embedded energy in (25%) (19%) production and transportation as well as lifecycle costs. 16.Encourage teleconferencing for meetings. 3.78 3.44 7.22 (23%) (19%) 17.Accept new, low-impact development ideas that 3.67 3.44 7.11 are presented as "demonstration projects." (19%) (17%) 18.Install software or power strips to ensure that 3.00 4.00 7.00 computers and other electrical equipment is (27%) (16%) turned off when not in use. 19.Accept pervious paving methods for storm water 3.33 3.56 6.89 management without requiring construction of (23%) (21%) duplicate "traditional" storm water system. 20.Develop alternative work schedules for 3.56 3.11 6.67 employees, including a 4-day workweek for (14%) (24%) government operations. 21.Use electronic rather than paper-based 3.11 3.56 6.67 communication when possible, including (24%) (19%) "paperless" meetings. 22.Perform regular route-efficiency analyses for 3.44 3.22 6.66 routine routes for waste pickup, mail delivery, (19%) (23%) transit, police rounds, mill deliveries, etc. 23.Subsidize vanpools for employees if deemed 3.44 3.22 6.66 cost effective. (23%) (16%) 24.Develop policies for inter-departmental car 3.33 3.33 6.66 sharing and for using the most energy-efficient (25%) (13%) vehicle for the job. Potential Measures 3 November 23, 2011 25.Use double-sided printing for all documents 2.33 4.22 r6..5 when possible. (28%) (16%) 26. Form an internal committee to oversee the 3.00 3.44 6.44 implementation of a comprehensive energy (19%) (21%) conservation plan for each department or business. 27.Support the development of an energy-efficient 3.22 3.11 6.33 community swimming pool. (28%) (24%) 28.Encourage telecommuting for employees. 3.00 3.33 6.33 (23%) (23%) 29. Invest in "green power," carbon offsets, and/or 3.33 3.00 6.33 other renewable energy developments. (21%) (23%) 30. Install wind turbines on public property, where 3.44 2.78 6.22 appropriate. (19%) (21%) 31 .Replace inefficient pumps or modify how they 3.11 3.11 6.22 are used in order to increase their efficiency. (26%) (22%) 32.Adjust shipping schedules and capacities to 3.22 2.89 6.11 reduce vehicle-miles traveled. (18%) (11%) 33.Promote the installation and use of composting 3.00 3.11 6.11 toilets. (21%) (22%) 34.Assure that software allows screen review of 2.00 4.00 6.00 requested reports before printing. (19%) (23%) 35. Install roundabouts rather than new traffic 3.00 2.78 5.78 signals, when possible. (25%) (21%) 36.Prohibit use of public funds for purchase of 3.00 2.56 5.56 water in single-use plastic bottles, (27%) (32%) 37.Give bidding preference to contractors who use 2.78 2.78 5.56 renewable fuels in their equipment. (16%) (18%) 38.Educate employee unions to the need for more 2.11 3.44 5.55 efficient vehicles. (22%) (23%) 39. Install heat exchangers at public shower 2.56 2.78 5.34 facilities. (25%) (18%) Potential Measures 4 November 23, 2011 40.Have local neighborhoods adopt local parks to 2.67 2.22 4.89 reduce park staff travel. (27%) (21%) 41 .Reduce mowing of grass in parks. 1 .78 3.00 4.78 (16%) (28%) 42.Replace mowers with grazing animals for park 2.56 2.22 4.78 lawn maintenance. (23%) (23%) 43.Modify the city potable water system to eliminate 2.67 2.11 4.78 need for chlorinating water that goes to the (23%) (18%) PTPC (the Mill). 44.Celebrate the 4th of July without the use of 2.33 1 .89 4.22 fireworks. (16%) (20%) 45.Eliminate need to transport and store chlorine 2.11 2.11 4.22 for city water by generating chlorine at the site of (20%) (22%) chlorination. 46.Prohibit electric vending machines on public 2.11 2.11 4.22 property. (24%) (28%) Potential Measures 5 November 23, 2011 Section 2 - Community-wide Transportation: Moving People and Goods More Efficiently 1. Develop a Smart Trips program to promote 4.11 4.00 8.11 public transportation, ride-sharing, walking and (22%) (21%) biking. 2. Increase funding for public transportation. 4.56 3.44 8.00 (14%) (17%) 3. Develop a commuter-friendly transit plan and 3.89 3.78 7.67 increase service where appropriate. (18%) (8%) 4. Promote use of fuel efficient, alternative-fuel 4.00 3.56 7.56 and hybrid vehicles, including low-pollution (23%) (17%) scooters. 5. Provide electric vehicle recharging stations at 4.44 3.00 7.44 government offices, in residential areas, and in (14%) (23%) commercial crossroads. 6. Increase bicycle-carrying capacity of buses by 3.56 3.78 7.34 promoting portable bikes. (23%) (18%) 7. Implement existing City non-motorized 3.56 3.67 7.23 transportation plan. (17%) (19%) 8. Adopt reduced-idling ordinance. 3.33 3.89 7.22 (23%) (24%) 9. Build "complete streets" (including facilities for 4.00 3.22 7.22 pedestrians and bicycles) on major arterials (19%) (26%) and other locations, where appropriate. 10.Institute parking fees in commercial centers, to 3.78 3.22 7.00 encourage use of transit and other (16%) (25%) transportation modes. 11.Develop a bounty for retiring a high-emission 3.67 3.33 7.00 vehicle. (16%) (19%) 12.Develop a comprehensive county-wide bicycle 3.11 3.67 6.78 and pedestrian plan for all appropriate areas of (20%) (21%) the county. Potential Measures 6 November 23, 2011 13.Establish a low-interest loan program for 3.44 3.00 6.44 private initiatives that reduce energy (14%) (19%) consumption (e.g., vehicle emission-reduction devices) 14.Establish and consistently enforce policies for 2.67 3.67 6.34 bicycle safety. (21%) (16%) 15.Implement a car/truck-sharing service. 3.44 2.89 6.33 (23%) (20%) 16.Provide covered bicycle parking at commercial, 2.67 3.56 6.23 school, and government buildings. (23%) (10%) 17.Use parking fees to discourage single 3.33 2.89 6.22 occupancy vehicle travel, and financially (13%) (20%) support transit and non-motorized transportation options. 18.Tax parking areas as part of the "land 3.00 2.67 5.67 improvements" for property tax calculations. (21%) (19%) 19.Retrofit diesel trucks with emission-reducing 3.22 2.44 5.66 devices, (23%) (14%) Potential Measures 7 November 23, 2011 Section 3 - Community-wide Stationary Sources: Energy Efficiency in Our Buildings, Homes, and Industries 1. Provide incentives for installation of solar- 4.44 4.11 8.55 photovoltaic, solar-thermal, geothermal, wind, (10%) (18%) and other renewable-energy systems. 2. Establish a low-interest loan program for 4.44 3.89 8.33 private initiatives that reduce energy (10%) (26%) consumption (e.g., weatherization, furnace improvement, renewable energy). 3. Expand home-weatherization assistance 4.22 3.89 8.11 programs for low-income residents. (13%) (11%) 4. Require use of a standardized green-building 4.44 3.67 8.11 point-system (e.g., LEED, Built Green) for (17%) (23%) permitting of construction and remodeling p roj ects. 5. Revise building codes to require greater 4.11 3.67 7.78 insulation. (15%) (21%) 6. Encourage use of motion sensors for outdoor 3.44 4.22 7.66 lighting. (17%) (18%) 7. Reduce total number of streetlights. 3.56 3.89 7.45 (19%) (22%) 8. Use energy-saving lamps (e.g., led) for outdoor 3.78 3.56 7.34 lighting. (21%) (14%) 9. Distribute "green building" advice booklets. 2.78 4.56 7.34 (21%) (14%) 10.Eliminate unnecessary or overly bright outdoor 3.67 3.56 7.23 lighting (e.g., "full cut-off' fixtures). (13%) (21%) 11.Promote energy auditing in homes and 3.67 3.56 7.23 businesses. (13%) (17%) 12.Require sellers to provide current energy audit 3.56 3.56 7.12 information to buyers before the sale of any (14%) (23%) building. Potential Measures 8 November 23, 2011 13.Expedite building permits for projects that reach 3.78 3.33 JT11 a prescribed level on the green-building point (23%) (21%) system. 14.Develop programs to improve, convert, or 3.44 3.33 6.77 replace inefficient furnaces. (19%) (16%) 15. Implement a "Dark-Sky" ordinance to reduce 3.33 3.33 6.66 nighttime energy use (prohibit lighting (27%) (19%) "trespass" by poorly directed fixtures). 16.Promote the use of efficient wood burning 3.33 3.22 6.55 heating appliances. (13%) (16%) 17.Replace all two-stroke engines with four-stroke 3.67 2.78 6.45 engines. (27%) (16%) 18.Provide information on carbon reduction 2.67 3.67 6.34 strategies for homebuyers at real estate offices. (21%) (16%) 19.Revise building codes to allow for greater 3.44 2.89 6.33 heights and reduced setbacks in projects (19%) (18%) seeking solar or wind access. 20.Eliminate use of gas-powered leaf blowers. 3.33 2.67 6.00 (28%) (19%) 21.Create awards for businesses and 2.33 3.67 6.00 developments with exemplary strategies for (13%) (23%) lowering GHG emissions. Potential Measures 9 November 23, 2011 Section 4 - Community-wide Land Use: Enhancing Compact, Walkable, and generally more Livable Neighborhoods EM 1. Promote townhouse, cluster and mixed-use 4.22 4.11 8.33 development, encouraging density and multi- (18%) (15%) modal transportation options. 2. Create pedestrian and bicycle-friendly 4.00 3.67 7.67 communities and commercial areas (e.g., trails, (25%) (16%) pathways, rights-of-way on pavement). 3. Promote urban density through code revisions 3.89 3.67 7.56 for items such as setbacks, lot orientation, and, (15%) (25%) height restrictions, 4. Promote programs that offers carbon credits for 3.78 3.56 7.34 timberlands. (18%) (23%) 5. Establish tree planting incentives for 3.67 3.67 7.34 developments in locations where they do not (19%) (21%) block passive solar access, and disincentives for tree removal in established neighborhoods. 6. Promote the use of drought-tolerant native 3.11 4.11 7.22 plants as well as tolerant non-natives. (29%) (20%) 7. Develop program for use of local produce in 3.33 3.67 7.00 school menus. (27%) (21%) 8. Make farm produce stands an allowed use 3.44 3.56 7.00 anywhere and not a conditional use only (25%) (23%) allowed in some zones and on certain types of streets. 9. Promote small and affordable housing by 3.44 3.56 7.00 including surcharges on permits for residences (21%) (25%) greater than a specified size (e.g., 2400 square feet). 10.Encourage more street plantings and home 3.11 3.67 6.78 garden plots through permitting process. (26%) (23%) 11.Restrict development on land that is ideally 3.67 3.11 6.78 suited for agriculture. (23%) (18%) Potential Measures 10 November 23, 2011 M 12.Encourage the planting of rain gardens and 3.11 3.67 6.78 other "Low-Impact Development" techniques. (22%) (16%) 13.Support biogas production from manure. 3.44 3.33 6.77 (19%) (13%) 14.Provide space for farmer's markets and 3.00 3.67 6.67 produce stands. (21%) (23%) 15.Reduce and/or eliminate parking requirements 3.22 3.44 6.66 for developments to encourage walkability, use (18%) (17%) of transit and other transportation modes. 16.Promote worm bins and composting systems 2.67 3.78 6.45 for the food and yard debris diversion program (23%) (25%) as part of the state-wide Beyond Waste effort. 17.Support a cooperative "mobile meat processing 3.00 3.44 6.44 plant" to provide for local processing. (25%) (21%) 18.Provide incentives for contractors to use 3.11 3.22 6.33 pervious concrete/asphalt on new paving (20%) (21%) projects if it reduces the total amount of construction required. 19.Prohibit outdoor burning. 3.11 3.00 6.11 (20%) (25%) 20.Develop in-school food production programs for 3.00 3.11 6.11 student lunch menu. (23%) (18%) 21 .Allow and promote the use of city rights-of-way 2.67 3.33 6.00 for community gardens. (16%) (21%) Potential Measures 11 November 23, 2011 Section 5 - Community-wide Waste Management: Re-use, Recycling, and Disposal 1. Require waste recycling. 4.22 3.78 8.00 (23%) (25%) 2. Encourage dis-assembly, deconstruction and 3.78 4.11 7.89 recycling of structures to be demolished. (16%) (18%) 3. Promote adaptive reuse of historic or older 4.00 3.78 7.78 buildings. (21%) (21%) 4. Develop a program for mandatory recycling of 3.78 3.89 7.67 construction waste at all construction sites that (21%) (20%) take delivery of dumpsters. 5. Investigate wetland filtration systems as an 3.78 3.78 7.56 alternative to traditional sewage treatment. (16%) (21%) 6. Publicize pick-up services for pre-cycling, 3.11 4.11 7.22 recycling and trash. (20%) (15%) 7. Encourage reduced use of packaging, 3.78 3.44 7.22 especially for building materials. (21%) (14%) 8. Promote neighborhood composting centers. 3.44 3.78 7.22 (25%) (18%) 9. Ease restrictions on rainwater catchment 3.22 3.89 7.11 systems. (28%) (18%) 10. Investigate wastewater reclamation strategies 3.33 3.67 7.00 for users such as golf courses. (21%) (21%) 11. Establish compost credits for payment of yard 2.89 3.67 6.56 waste tipping fees. (11%) (13%) 12. Establish a home pick-up pre-cycling program 3.00 3.33 6.33 for items that might be reused. (21%) (16%) 13. Develop better incentives for small garbage 2.89 3.11 6.00 containers via the rate structure for solid waste. (20%) (15%) Potential Measures 12 November 23, 2011 Section 6 - Community-wide Education: Promoting Sustainability in K- 12 Schools, Community Colleges, Extension Service, and News Media an" I Benefii� FeaslWity i�� 1. Publish articles and a regular newspaper 2.89 4.56 7.45 column with information about sustainability. (18%) (14%) 2. Develop classes for clean energy, gardening, 3.56 3.78 7.34 agriculture, sustainability skills. (21%) (16%) 3. Coordinate curriculum of sustainability course 2.89 3.56 6.45 offerings at WSU, Peninsula College and other (15%) (21%) local schools. 4. Develop civics and environmental classes on 3.11 3.22 6.33 sustainable practices at all levels of education, (24%) (18%) including offerings for adult learning. 5. Develop lists for student projects on 2.33 3.33 5.66 sustainability. (13%) (16%) 6. Create banners and signs promoting 1.67 3.44 5.11 sustainability programs. (19%) (30%) Potential Measures 13 November 23, 2011 Keeper List • Section 1 • 8.44 Support sustainable forestry practices and protect existing trees, where appropriate. • 8.33 Replace incandescent lights with compact fluorescent lights or LEDs in buildings and street lights. • 8.33 Build all new buildings to at least a LEED Silver criterion (or a similar level in another green building standard). • 8.22 Purchase fuel-efficient and/or alternative-fuel vehicles when available and suitable. • 8.00 Renovate existing buildings to lessen energy consumption (e.g., insulation, windows), being mindful of Historic Preservation requirements when appropriate. • 7.89 Use electric-vehicle or bicycles for government functions whenever possible (e.g., meter reading, building inspection). • 7.89 Regularly publish departmental carbon footprints and results of efforts to reduce them. • 7.89 Phase out low-efficiency and high-emission vehicles as quickly as possible. • 7.89 Install high-efficiency furnaces, variable-speed pumps and ultra- efficiency motors in all government facilities where replacement seems warranted. • 7.88 Establish a reduced idling policy for fleet vehicles. • 7.67 Subsidize bus passes for employees. • 7.66 Install photovoltaic panels on existing buildings and for stand-alone lighting on streets and parks. • 7.66 Install heat pumps, air or geothermal, as a first choice for heating. • 7.45 Research options for natural, wetland wastewater treatment, particularly in new urban growth areas. • 7.34 Purchase products with the lowest possible energy footprint, including embedded energy in production and transportation as well as lifecycle costs. • 7.22 Encourage teleconferencing for meetings. • 7.11 Accept new, low-impact development ideas that are presented as "demonstration projects." • 7.00 Install software or power strips to ensure that computers and other electrical equipment is turned off when not in use. • Section 2 • 8.11 Develop a Smart Trips program to promote public transportation, ride-sharing, walking and biking. • 8.00 Increase funding for public transportation. • 7.67 Develop a commuter-friendly transit plan and increase service where appropriate. Potential Measures 14 November 23, 2011 • 7.56 Promote use of fuel efficient, alternative-fuel and hybrid vehicles, including low-pollution scooters. • 7.44 Provide electric vehicle recharging stations at government offices, in residential areas, and in commercial crossroads. • 7.34 Increase bicycle-carrying capacity of buses by promoting portable bikes. • 7.23 Implement existing City non-motorized transportation plan. • 7.22 Build "complete streets" (including facilities for pedestrians and bicycles) on major arterials and other locations, where appropriate. • 7.22 Adopt reduced-idling ordinance. • 7.00 Develop a bounty for retiring a high-emission vehicle. • 7.00 Institute parking fees in commercial centers, to encourage use of transit and other transportation modes. • Section 3 • 8.55 Provide incentives for installation of solar-photovoltaic, solar-thermal, geothermal, wind, and other renewable-energy systems. • 8.33 Establish a low-interest loan program for private initiatives that reduce energy consumption (e.g., weatherization, furnace improvement, renewable energy). • 8.11 Require use of a standardized green-building point-system (e.g., LEED, Built Green) for permitting of construction and remodeling projects. • 8.11 Expand home-weatherization assistance programs for low-income residents. • 7.78 Revise building codes to require greater insulation. • 7.66 Encourage use of motion sensors for outdoor lighting. • 7.45 Reduce total number of streetlights. • 7.34 Distribute "green building" advice booklets. • 7.34 Use energy-saving lamps (e.g., led) for outdoor lighting. • 7.23 Promote energy auditing in homes and businesses. • 7.23 Eliminate unnecessary or overly bright outdoor lighting (e.g., "full cut- off' fixtures). • Section 4 • 8.33 Promote townhouse, cluster and mixed-use development, encouraging density and multi-modal transportation options. • 7.67 Create pedestrian and bicycle-friendly communities and commercial areas (e.g., trails, pathways, rights-of-way on pavement). • 7.56 Promote urban density through code revisions for items such as setbacks, lot orientation, and, height restrictions, • 7.34 Establish tree planting incentives for developments in locations where they do not block passive solar access, and disincentives for tree removal in established neighborhoods. • 7.34 Promote programs that offers carbon credits for timberlands. • 7.22 Promote the use of drought-tolerant native plants as well as tolerant non-natives. Potential Measures 15 November 23, 2011 • 7.00 Promote small and affordable housing by including surcharges on permits for residences greater than a specified size (e.g., 2400 square feet). • 7.00 Make farm produce stands an allowed use anywhere and not a conditional use only allowed in some zones and on certain types of streets. • 7.00 Develop program for use of local produce in school menus. • Section 5 • 8.00 Require waste recycling. • 7.89 Encourage dis-assembly, deconstruction and recycling of structures to be demolished. • 7.78 Promote adaptive reuse of historic or older buildings. • 7.67 Develop a program for mandatory recycling of construction waste at all construction sites that take delivery of dumpsters. • 7.56 Investigate wetland filtration systems as an alternative to traditional sewage treatment. • 7.22 Publicize pick-up services for pre-cycling, recycling and trash. • 7.22 Promote neighborhood composting centers. • 7.22 Encourage reduced use of packaging, especially for building materials. • 7.11 Ease restrictions on rainwater catchment systems. • 7.00 Investigate wastewater reclamation strategies for users such as golf courses. • Section 6 • 7.45 Publish articles and a regular newspaper column with information about sustainability. • 7.34 Develop classes for clean energy, gardening, agriculture, sustainability skills. Potential Measures 16 November 23, 2011 Appendix What If Scenario (All Keepers, Sorted Descending) Top 25 in light blue 1. 8.55 Provide incentives for installation of solar-photovoltaic, solar-thermal, geothermal, wind, and other renewable-energy systems. 2. 8.44 Support sustainable forestry practices and protect existing trees, where appropriate. 3. 8.33 Replace incandescent lights with compact fluorescent lights or LEDs in buildings and street lights. 4. 8.33 Promote townhouse, cluster and mixed-use development, encouraging density and multi-modal transportation options. 5. 8.33 Establish a low-interest loan program for private initiatives that reduce energy consumption (e.g., weatherization, furnace improvement, renewable energy). 6. 8.33 Build all new buildings to at least a LEED Silver criterion (or a similar level in another green building standard). 7. 8.22 Purchase fuel-efficient and/or alternative-fuel vehicles when available and suitable. 8. 8.11 Require use of a standardized green-building point-system (e.g., LEED, Built Green) for permitting of construction and remodeling projects. 9. 8.11 Expand home-weatherization assistance programs for low-income residents. 10. 8.11 Develop a Smart Trips program to promote public transportation, ride- sharing, walking and biking. 11. 8.00 Require waste recycling. 12. 8.00 Renovate existing buildings to lessen energy consumption (e.g., insulation, windows), being mindful of Historic Preservation requirements when appropriate. 13. 8.00 Increase funding for public transportation. 14. 7.89 Use electric-vehicle or bicycles for government functions whenever possible (e.g., meter reading, building inspection). 15. 7.89 Regularly publish departmental carbon footprints and results of efforts to reduce them. 16. 7.89 Phase out low-efficiency and high-emission vehicles as quickly as possible. 17. 7.89 Install high-efficiency furnaces, variable-speed pumps and ultra-efficiency motors in all government facilities where replacement seems warranted. 18. 7.89 Encourage dis-assembly, deconstruction and recycling of structures to be demolished. 19. 7.88 Establish a reduced idling policy for fleet vehicles. 20. 7.78 Revise building codes to require greater insulation. 21. 7.78 Promote adaptive reuse of historic or older buildings. 22. 7.67 Subsidize bus passes for employees. 23. 7.67 Develop a program for mandatory recycling of construction waste at all construction sites that take delivery of dumpsters. Potential Measures 17 November 23, 2011 24. 7.67 Develop a commuter-friendly transit plan and increase service where appropriate. 25. 7.67 Create pedestrian and bicycle-friendly communities and commercial areas (e.g., trails, pathways, rights-of-way on pavement). 26. 7.66 Install photovoltaic panels on existing buildings and for stand-alone lighting on streets and parks. 27. 7.66 Install heat pumps, air or geothermal, as a first choice for heating. 28. 7.66 Encourage use of motion sensors for outdoor lighting. 29. 7.56 Promote use of fuel efficient, alternative-fuel and hybrid vehicles, including low-pollution scooters. 30. 7.56 Promote urban density through code revisions for items such as setbacks, lot orientation, and, height restrictions, 31. 7.56 Investigate wetland filtration systems as an alternative to traditional sewage treatment. 32. 7.45 Research options for natural, wetland wastewater treatment, particularly in new urban growth areas. 33. 7.45 Reduce total number of streetlights. 34. 7.45 Publish articles and a regular newspaper column with information about sustainability. 35. 7.44 Provide electric vehicle recharging stations at government offices, in residential areas, and in commercial crossroads. 36. 7.34 Use energy-saving lamps (e.g., led) for outdoor lighting. 37. 7.34 Purchase products with the lowest possible energy footprint, including embedded energy in production and transportation as well as lifecycle costs. 38. 7.34 Promote programs that offers carbon credits for timberlands. 39. 7.34 Increase bicycle-carrying capacity of buses by promoting portable bikes. 40. 7.34 Establish tree planting incentives for developments in locations where they do not block passive solar access, and disincentives for tree removal in established neighborhoods. 41. 7.34 Distribute "green building" advice booklets. 42. 7.34 Develop classes for clean energy, gardening, agriculture, sustainability skills. 43. 7.23 Promote energy auditing in homes and businesses. 44. 7.23 Implement existing City non-motorized transportation plan. 45. 7.23 Eliminate unnecessary or overly bright outdoor lighting (e.g., "full cut-off' fixtures). 46. 7.22 Publicize pick-up services for pre-cycling, recycling and trash. 47. 7.22 Promote the use of drought-tolerant native plants as well as tolerant non- natives. 48. 7.22 Promote neighborhood composting centers. 49. 7.22 Encourage teleconferencing for meetings. 50. 7.22 Encourage reduced use of packaging, especially for building materials. 51. 7.22 Build "complete streets" (including facilities for pedestrians and bicycles) on major arterials and other locations, where appropriate. 52. 7.22 Adopt reduced-idling ordinance. 53. 7.11 Ease restrictions on rainwater catchment systems. Potential Measures 18 November 23, 2011 54. 7.11 Accept new, low-impact development ideas that are presented as "demonstration projects." 55. 7.00 Promote small and affordable housing by including surcharges on permits for residences greater than a specified size (e.g., 2400 square feet). 56. 7.00 Make farm produce stands an allowed use anywhere and not a conditional use only allowed in some zones and on certain types of streets. 57. 7.00 Investigate wastewater reclamation strategies for users such as golf courses. 58. 7.00 Institute parking fees in commercial centers, to encourage use of transit and other transportation modes. 59. 7.00 Install software or power strips to ensure that computers and other electrical equipment is turned off when not in use. 60. 7.00 Develop program for use of local produce in school menus. 61 . 7.00 Develop a bounty for retiring a high-emission vehicle. Potential Measures 19 November 23, 2011 Section 1 Graphs Support sustainable forestry practices and prot...vs Feasibility Regularly publish departmental carbon footprints an vs Benefit E E z' z' Results summary(Average 4.2 Variability 13%) Results summary(Average 3.7 Varability 19%) Support sustainable forestry practices and protect...vs Benefit Research options for natural,wetland wastewate...vs Feasibility E E z' z' Results summary(Average 4.2 Variability 16%) Results summary(Average 3.6 Varability 21%) is«;n�sg� �sgnmsg� Regularly publish departmental carbon footprint...vs Feasibility Research options for natural,wetland wastewater tr...vs Benefit E E z' z' Results summary(Average 4.2 Variability 13%) Results summary(Average 3.9 Varability 18%) �sgnms�� is ga�s�� Potential Measures 20 November 23, 2011 Purchase products with the lowest possible ener...vs Feasibility Accept new,low-impact development ideas that are p...vs Benefit E E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.7 Variability 19%) Results summary(Average 3.7 Variability 19%) Purchase products with the lowest possible energy f...vs Benefit Install software or power strips to ensure that...vs Feasibility E E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.7 Variability 25%) Results summary(Average 4.O Varability 16%) ce�mo�s� is�P�sg� Accept new,low-impact development ideas that a...vs Feasibility Install software or power strips to ensure that com...vs Benefit E E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.4 Varability 17%) Results summary(Average 3.O Variability 27%) (-P '—p.... Potential Measures 21 November 23, 2011 Accept pervious paving methods for storm water...vs Feasibility Use electronic rather than paper-based communicatio...vs Benefit o. oa o E z' E z' Results summary(Average 3.6 Variability 21%) Results summary(Average 3.1 Variability 24%) cs,gs��:i cs,�smg� Accept pervious paving methods for storm water mana...vs Use double-sided printing for all documents whe...vs Feasibility Benefit o o o. OK o E z z' Results summary(Average 3.3 Varability 23%) Results summary(Average 4.2 Varability 16%) is gPOnsg� (—P.sg� Use electronic rather than paper-based communic...vs Feasibility Use double-sided printing for all documents when po...vs Benefit E E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.6 Varability 19%) Results summary(Average 2.3 Variability 28%) (s,evymsxl '—p.... Potential Measures 22 November 23, 2011 Form an internal committee to oversee the imple...vs Feasibility Invest in"green power,"carbon offsets,and/or oth...vs Benefit E E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.4 Variability 21%) Results summary(Average 3.3 Variability 21%) cs,gp��:i cs,�pmg� Form an internal committee to oversee the implement...vs Benefit Replace inefficient pumps or modify how they ar...vs Feasibility E E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.0 Variability 19%) Results summary(Average 3.1 Variability 22%) ce�mo�s� i—P.... Invest in"green power,"carbon offsets,and/or...vs Feasibility Replace inefficient pumps or modify how they are us...vs Benefit E E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.0 Variability 23%) Results summary(Average 3.1 Variability 26%) (s—Pmsxl '—p... Potential Measures 23 November 23, 2011 Promote the installation and use of composting...vs Feasibility Assure that software allows screen review of reques...vs Benefit o o E E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.1 Variability 22%) Results summary(Average 2.0 Variability 19%) cs,gp��:i cs,�pmg� Promote the installation and use of composting toil...vs Benefit Prohibit use of public funds for purchase of wa...vs Feasibility E E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.0 Variability 21%) Results summary(Average 2.6 Variability 32%) ce�mo�s� i—P.... Assure that software allows screen review of re...vs Feasibility Prohibit use of public funds for purchase of water...vs Benefit E E z' z' Results summary(Average 4.0 Variability 23%) Results summary(Average 3.O Variability 27%) (s—Pmsxl '—p...) Potential Measures 24 November 23, 2011 Give bidding preference to contractors who use...vs Feasibility Install heat exchangers at public shower facilities.vs Benefit o o E E z' z' Results summary(Average 2.8 Variability 18%) Results summary(Average 2.6 Variability 25%) cs,gp��:i cs,�pmg� Give bidding preference to contractors who use rene...vs Benefit Modify the city potable water system to elimina...vs Feasibility E E z' z' Results summary(Average 2.8 Variability 16%) Results summary(Average 2.1 Variability 18%) ce�mo�s� i—P.... Install heat exchangers at public shower facili...vs Feasibility Modify the city potable water system to eliminate n...vs Benefit E E z' z' Results summary(Average 2.8 Variability 18%) Results summary(Average 2.7 Variability 23%) (s—Pmsxl '—p... Potential Measures 25 November 23, 2011 Prohibit electric vending machines on public pr...vs Feasibility Eliminate need to transport and store chlorine for...vs Benefit E E z' z' Results summary(Average 2.1 Variability 28%) Results summary(Average 2.1 Variability 20%) Prohibit electric vending machines on public property.vs Benefit Celebrate the 4th of July without the use of fi...vs Feasibility E E L r_ ;; z' z' Results summary(Average 2.1 Variability 24%) Results summary(Average 1.9 Varability 20%) ce�mo�s� is�P�sg� Eliminate need to transport and store chlorine...vs Feasibility Celebrate the 4th of July without the use of firewo...vs Benefit E E z' z' Results summary(Average 2.1 Varability 22%) Results summary(Average 2.3 Variability 16%) (-P '—p.... Potential Measures 26 November 23, 2011 Build all new buildings to at least a LEED Silver c...vs Benefit Replace incandescent lights with compact fluore...vs Feasibility E E z' z' Results summary(Average 4.4 Variability 14%) Results summary(Average 4.1 Variability 20%) Build all new buildings to at least a LEED Silv...vs Feasibility Purchase fuel-efficient and/or alternative-fuel veh...vs Benefit o E mE z' z' Results summary(Average 3.9 Varability 18%) Results summary(Average 4.4 Varability 14%) Replace incandescent lights with compact fluorescen...vs Benefit Purchase fuel-efficient and/or alternative-fuel...vs Feasibility o mE E Z z' Results summary(Average 4.2 Variability 13%) Results summary(Average 3.8 Variability 21%) (-P '—p.... Potential Measures 27 November 23, 2011 Renovate existing buildings to lessen energy consurn vs Phase out low-efficiency and high-emission vehi...vs Feasibility Benefit o o o o o E E z z' Results summary(Average 4.6 Variability 14%) Results summary(Average 3.6 Variability 14%) Renovate existing buildings to lessen energy co...vs Feasibility Use electric-vehicle or bicycles for government fun...vs Benefit o E E z' z' ILI Results summary(Average 3.4 Variability 23%) Results summary(Average 4.0 Variability 23%) Phase out low-efficiency and high-emission vehicles...vs Benefit Use electric-vehicle or bicycles for government...vs Feasibility E E z' z' Results summary(Average 4.3 Variability 21%) Results summary(Average 3.9 Variability 15%) Potential Measures 28 November 23, 2011 Install high-efficiency furnaces,variable-speed pu...vs Benefit Establish a reduced idling policy for fleet veh...vs Feasibility o o mE E z' z' Results summary(Average 4.3 Variability 16%) Results summary(Average 4.4 Variability 14%) cs,gs��:i cs,�smg� Install high-efficiency furnaces,variable-spee...vs Feasibility Subsidize bus passes for employees.vs Benefit o E E Z Z Results summary(Average 3.6 Variability 21%) Results summary(Average 3.9 Variability 20%) Establish a reduced idling policy for fleet vehicles.vs Benefit Subsidize bus passes for employees.vs Feasibility o E E Z z' Results summary(Average 3.4 Variability 29%) Results summary(Average 3.8 Variability 16%) Potential Measures 29 November 23, 2011 Install photovoltaic panels on existing buildings a...vs Benefit Install heat pumps,air or geothermal,as a fir...vs Feasibility o E E z' z' Results summary(Average 4.2 Variability 16%) Results summary(Average 3.3 Variability 21%) Install photovoltaic panels on existing buildin...vs Feasibility Encourage teleconferencing for meetings.vs Benefit o E E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.4 Varability 10%) Results summary(Average 3.8 Variability 23%) Install heat pumps,air or geothermal,as a first c...vs Benefit Encourage teleconferencing for meetings.vs Feasibility o E E z' z' Results summary(Average 4.3 Variability 13%) Results summary(Average 3.4 Variability 19%) (-P '—p.... Potential Measures 30 November 23, 2011 Develop alternative work schedules for employees,i...vs Benefit Develop policies for inter-departmental car sha...vs Feasibility o mE E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.6 Variability 14%) Results summary(Average 3.3 Variability 13%) Develop alternative work schedules for employee...vs Feasibility Subsidize vanpools for employees if deemed cost eff...vs Benefit o E E Z Z r 1 04 r Results summary(Average 3.1 Variability 24%) Results summary(Average 3.4 Varability 23%) ce�mo�s� is�P�sg� Develop policies for inter-departmental car sharing...vs Benefit Subsidize vanpools for employees if deemed cost...vs Feasibility o mE E Z z' Results summary(Average 3.3 Varability 25%) Results summary(Average 3.2 Variability 16%) (-P '—p.... Potential Measures 31 November 23, 2011 Perform regular route-efficiency analyses for routi...vs Benefit Encourage telecommuting for employees.vs Feasibility o E E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.4 Variability 19%) Results summary(Average 3.3 Variability 23%) cs,gs��:i cs,�smg� Perform regular route-efficiency analyses for r...vs Feasibility Support the development of an energy-efficient comm...vs Benefit o o a10 o E z' E z' Results summary(Average 3.2 Variability 23%) Results summary(Average 3.2 Variability 28%) ce�mo�s� is�P�sg� Encourage telecommuting for employees.vs Benefit Support the development of an energy-efficient...vs Feasibility o E z' z' 2 771 Results summary(Average 3.0 Variability 23%) Results summary(Average 3.1 Variability 249/6) Potential Measures 32 November 23, 2011 Install wind turbines on public property,where app...vs Benefit Adjust shipping schedules and capacities to red...vs Feasibility E E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.4 Variability 19%) Results summary(Average 2.9 Variability 11%) Install wind turbines on public property,where...vs Feasibility Install roundabouts rather than new traffic signals...vs Benefit o E E z' z' Results summary(Average 2.8 Varability 21%) Results summary(Average 3.0 Variability 25%) Adjust shipping schedules and capacities to reduce...vs Benefit Install roundabouts rather than new traffic sig...vs Feasibility o E E z' z' IA r 1 11 1 Results summary(Average 3.2 Varability 18%) Results summary(Average 2.8 Variability 21%) (-P '—p...) Potential Measures 33 November 23, 2011 Educate employee unions to the need for more effici...vs Benefit Have local neighborhoods adopt local parks to r...vs Feasibility o E E z' Z Results summary(Average 2.1 Variability 22%) Results summary(Average 2.2 Variability 21%) cs,gp��:i cs,�pmg� Educate employee unions to the need for more ef...vs Feasibility Replace mowers with grazing animals for park lawn m...vs Benefit o o a 10 E Z E Z Results summary(Average 3A Variability 23%) Results summary(Average 2.6 Variability 23%) is�mo�s� (—P.... Have local neighborhoods adopt local parks to reduc...vs Benefit Replace mowers with grazing animals for park la...vs Feasibility o E E Z Z Results summary(Average 2.7 Variability 27%) Results summary(Average 2.2 Variability 23%) (s—Pmsxl '—p... Potential Measures 34 November 23, 2011 Reduce mowing of grass in parks.vs Benefit Reduce mowing of grass in parks.vs Feasibility E E z' z' Results summary(Average 1.8 Variability 16%) Results summary(Average 3.0 Variability 28%) Potential Measures 35 November 23, 2011 Section 2 Graphs Develop a Smart Trips program to promote public tra...vs Benefit Increase funding for public transportation.vs Feasibility o z' z' Results summary(Average 4.1 Variability 22%) Results summary(Average 3.4 Variability 17%) is«;n�sg� �sgnmsg� Develop a Smart Trips program to promote public...vs Feasibility Develop a commuter-friendly transit plan and increa...vs Benefit E E z' z' I U1 Results summary(Average 4.0 Variability 21%) Results summary(Average 3.9 Variability 18%) �sgnms�� is ga�s�� Increase funding for public transportation.vs Benefit Develop a commuter-friendly transit plan and in vs Feasibility mE E J4z' z' Results summary(Average 4.6 Variability 14%) Results summary(Average 3.8 Variability 8%) to�mo�> es,ge�en Potential Measures 36 November 23, 2011 Promote use of fuel efficient,alternative-fuel and...vs Benefit Provide electric vehicle recharging stations at vs Feasibility o E E z' z' Results summary(Average 4.0 Variability 23%) Results summary(Average 3.0 Variability 23%) cs,gp��:i cs,�pmg� Promote use of fuel efficient,alternative-fuel...vs Feasibility Increase bicycle-carrying capacity of buses by prom...vs Benefit o E mE z' z' Results summary(Average 3.6 Variability 17%) Results summary(Average 3.6 Variability 23%) is�mo�s� (—P.... Provide electric vehicle recharging stations at gov...vs Benefit Increase bicycle-carrying capacity of buses by...vs Feasibility o E E z' z' Results summary(Average 4.4 Variability 14%) Results summary(Average 3.8 Variability 18%) (s'.Pmsxl '—p... Potential Measures 37 November 23, 2011 Implement existing City non-motorized transportatio...vs Benefit Build"complete streets"(including facilities...vs Feasibility mE E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.6 Variability 17%) Results summary(Average 3.2 Variability 26%) Implement existing City non-motorized transport...vs Feasibility Adopt reduced-idling ordinance.vs Benefit o E E Z Z Results summary(Average 3.7 Varability 19%) Results summary(Average 3.3 Varability 23%) Build"complete streets"(including facilities for...vs Benefit Adopt reduced-idling ordinance.vs Feasibility o E E Z z' Results summary(Average 4.0 Variability 19%) Results summary(Average 3.9 Variability 249/6) (-P '—p.... Potential Measures 38 November 23, 2011 Develop a bounty for retiring a high-emission vehicle.vs Benefit Institute parking fees in commercial centers,t...vs Feasibility E E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.7 Variability 16%) Results summary(Average 3.2 Variability 25%) cs,gs��:i cs,�smg� Develop a bounty for retiring a high-emission v...vs Feasibility Develop a comprehensive county-wide bicycle and ped...vs Benefit o o a 10 E z' E z' Results summary(Average 3.3 Variability 19%) Results summary(Average 3.1 Variability 20%) ce�mo�s� is�P�sg� Institute parking fees in commercial centers,to en...vs Benefit Develop a comprehensive county-wide bicycle and...vs Feasibility o o a 10 E z' E z' Results summary(Average 3.8 Variability 16%) Results summary(Average 3.7 Variability 21%) Potential Measures 39 November 23, 2011 Establish a low-interest loan program for private i...vs Benefit Establish and consistently enforce policies for...vs Feasibility E E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.4 Variability 14%) Results summary(Average 3.7 Variability 16%) Establish a low-interest loan program for priva...vs Feasibility Implement a car/truck-sharing service.vs Benefit o E E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.0 Varability 19%) Results summary(Average 3.4 Varability 23%) Establish and consistently enforce policies for bic...vs Benefit Implement a car/truck-sharing service.vs Feasibility o E E z' z' Results summary(Average 2.7 Varability 21%) Results summary(Average 2.9 Variability 20%) Potential Measures 40 November 23, 2011 Provide covered bicycle parking at commercial,scho...vs Benefit Use parking fees to discourage single occupancy...vs Feasibility E E z' z' Results summary(Average 2.7 Variability 23%) Results summary(Average 2.9 Variability 20%) Provide covered bicycle parking at commercial,...vs Feasibility Tax parking areas as part of the"land improvements...vs Benefit o E E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.6 Varability 10%) Results summary(Average 3.0 Variability 21%) Use parking fees to discourage single occupancy veh...vs Tax parking areas as part of the"land improvers vs Feasibility Benefit Oa E z litz' Results summary(Average 3.3 Variability 13%) Results summary(Average 2.7 Variability 19%) (-P '—p.... Potential Measures 41 November 23, 2011 Retrofit diesel trucks with emission-reducing devices,vs Benefit Retrofit diesel trucks with emission-reducing d...vs Feasibility o mE E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.2 Variability 23%) Results summary(Average 2.4 Variability 14%) Potential Measures 42 November 23, 2011 Section 3 Graphs Provide incentives for installation of solar-photov...vs Benefit Establish a low-interest loan program for priva...vs Feasibility E E z' z' Results summary(Average 4.4 Variability 10%) Results summary(Average 3.9 Variability 26%) is«;n�sg� �sgnmsg� Provide incentives for installation of solar-ph...vs Feasibility Require use of a standardized green-building point-...vs Benefit E E z' z' Results summary(Average 4.1 Variability 16%) Results summary(Average 4.4 Variability 17%) �sgnms�� is ga�s�� Establish a low-interest loan program for private i...vs Benefit Require use of a standardized green-building po...vs Feasibility E E z' z' Results summary(Average 4.4 Variability 10%) Results summary(Average 3.7 Variability 23%) to�mo�> es,ge�en Potential Measures 43 November 23, 2011 Expand home-weatherization assistance programs for...vs Revise building codes to require greater insula...vs Feasibility Benefit o o o. oa o E E z' z' Results summary(Average 4.2 Variability 13%) Results summary(Average 3.7 Variability 21%) cs,gs��:i cs,�smg� Expand home-weatherization assistance programs...vs Encourage use of motion sensors for outdoor lighting.vs Benefit Feasibility o o o OK o mE E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.9 Variability 11%) Results summary(Average 3.4 Variability 17%) is gPOnsg� (—P.sg� Revise building codes to require greater insulation.vs Benefit Encourage use of motion sensors for outdoor lig...vs Feasibility o E E z' z' Results summary(Average 4.1 Variability 15%) Results summary(Average 4.2 Variability 18%) (wavy... '—p.... Potential Measures 44 November 23, 2011 Reduce total number of streetlights.vs Benefit Distribute"green building"advice booklets.vs Feasibility o o E E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.6 Variability 19%) Results summary(Average 4.6 Variability 14%) Reduce total number of streetlights.vs Feasibility Use energy-saving lamps(e.g.,led)for outdoor lig...vs Benefit E E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.9 Varability 22%) Results summary(Average 3.8 Varability 21%) ce�mo�s� is�P�sg� Distribute"green building"advice booklets.vs Benefit Use energy-saving lamps(e.g.,led)for outdoor...vs Feasibility E E 77 z' z' Results summary(Average 2.8 Varability 21%) Results summary(Average 3.6 Variability 149/6) (—P '—p.... Potential Measures 45 November 23, 2011 Promote energy auditing in homes and businesses.vs Benefit Eliminate unnecessary or overly bright outdoor...vs Feasibility o E E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.7 Variability 13%) Results summary(Average 3.6 Variability 21%) Promote energy auditing in homes and businesses.vs Feasibility Require sellers to provide current energy audit inf...vs Benefit E E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.6 Variability 17%) Results summary(Average 3.6 Varability 14%) ce�mo�s� is�P�sg� Eliminate unnecessary or overly bright outdoor ligh...vs Benefit Require sellers to provide current energy audit...vs Feasibility E E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.7 Variability 13%) Results summary(Average 3.6 Variability 23%) (-P '—p.... Potential Measures 46 November 23, 2011 Expedite building permits for projects that reach a...vs Benefit Develop programs to improve,convert,or replac...vs Feasibility o E E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.8 Variability 23%) Results summary(Average 3.3 Variability 16%) Expedite building permits for projects that rea...vs Feasibility Implement a"Dark-Sky"ordinance to reduce nighttim...vs Benefit E E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.3 Variability 21%) Results summary(Average 3.3 Varability 27%) ce�mo�s� is�P�sg� Develop programs to improve,convert,or replace in vs Benefit Implement a"Dark-Sky"ordinance to reduce nigh...vs Feasibility E E z' z' Results summary(Average 3A Varability 19%) Results summary(Average 3.3 Variability 19%) (-P '—p.... Potential Measures 47 November 23, 2011 Promote the use of efficient wood burning heating a...vs Benefit Replace all two-stroke engines with four-stroke...vs Feasibility o E E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.3 Variability 13%) Results summary(Average 2.8 Variability 16%) Promote the use of efficient wood burning heati...vs Feasibility Provide information on carbon reduction strategies...vs Benefit E E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.2 Varability 16%) Results summary(Average 2.7 Variability 21%) ce�mo�s� is�P�sg� Replace all two-stroke engines with four-stroke eng...vs Benefit Provide information on carbon reduction strateg...vs Feasibility E E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.7 Varability 27%) Results summary(Average 3.7 Variability 16%) Potential Measures 48 November 23, 2011 Revise building codes to allow for greater heights...vs Benefit Create awards for businesses and developments w...vs Feasibility o o. o E z' E z' Results summary(Average 3.4 Variability 19%) Results summary(Average 3.7 Variability 23%) Revise building codes to allow for greater heig...vs Feasibility Eliminate use of gas-powered leaf blowers.vs Benefit E E z' z' Results summary(Average 2.9 Varability 18%) Results summary(Average 3.3 Variability 28%) Create awards for businesses and developments with...vs Eliminate use of gas-powered leaf blowers.vs Feasibility Benefit o o OK o E z' z' Results summary(Average 2.3 Varability 13%) Results summary(Average 2.7 Variability 19%) (-P '—p.... Potential Measures 49 November 23, 2011 Section 4 Graphs Promote townhouse,cluster and mixed-use develo...vs Create pedestrian and bicycle-friendly communities...vs Benefit Feasibility o o oa mE E z z' Results summary(Average 4.1 Variability 15%) Results summary(Average 4.0 Variability 25%) is«;n�sg� �sgnmsg� Promote townhouse,cluster and mixed-use developmen...vs Promote urban density through code revisions fo...vs Feasibility Benefit OK E z z' Results summary(Average 4.2 Variability 18%) Results summary(Average 3.7 Variability 25%) �sgnms�� is ga�s�� Create pedestrian and bicycle-friendly communit...vs Feasibility Promote urban density through code revisions for it vs Benefit o E E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.7 Variability 16%) Results summary(Average 3.9 Variability 15%) to�mo�> es,ge�en Potential Measures 50 November 23, 2011 Establish tree planting incentives for developm...vs Feasibility Promote programs that offers carbon credits for tim...vs Benefit E E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.7 Variability 21%) Results summary(Average 3.8 Variability 18%) cs,gp��:i cs,�pmg� Establish tree planting incentives for developments...vs Benefit Promote the use of drought-tolerant native plan...vs Feasibility o E mE z' z' Results summary(Average 3.7 Variability 19%) Results summary(Average 4.1 Variability 20%) is�mo�s� (—P.... Promote programs that offers carbon credits for...vs Feasibility Promote the use of drought-tolerant native plants a...vs Benefit o E E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.6 Variability 23%) Results summary(Average 3.1 Variability 29%) (s,.Pmsxl '—p... Potential Measures 51 November 23, 2011 Promote small and affordable housing by includi...vs Feasibility Make farm produce stands an allowed use anywhere an vs Benefit Io Io E z' E z' Results summary(Average 3.6 Variability 25%) Results summary(Average 3.4 Variability 25%) Promote small and affordable housing by including s...vs Benefit Develop program for use of local produce in sch...vs Feasibility o mE E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.4 Variability 21%) Results summary(Average 3.7 Variability 21%) ce�mo�s� is�P�sg� Make farm produce stands an allowed use anywher...vs Develop program for use of local produce in school...vs Benefit Feasibility Oa mE E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.6 Variability 23%) Results summary(Average 3.3 Variability 27%) (-P '—p.... Potential Measures 52 November 23, 2011 Encourage the planting of rain gardens and othe...vs Feasibility Restrict development on land that is ideally suited...vs Benefit o E E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.7 Variability 16%) Results summary(Average 3.7 Variability 23%) cs,gp��:i cs,�pmg� Encourage the planting of rain gardens and other"L...vs Benefit Encourage more street plantings and home garden...vs Feasibility o o a 10 E z' E z' Results summary(Average 3.1 Variability 22%) Results summary(Average 3.7 Variability 23%) is�mo�s� (—P.... Restrict development on land that is ideally su...vs Feasibility Encourage more street plantings and home garden plo...vs LV Benefit o o a 10 E z' E z' Results summary(Average 3.1 Variability 18%) Results summary(Average 3.1 Variability 26%) (s—Pmsxl '—p... Potential Measures 53 November 23, 2011 Support biogas production from manure.vs Feasibility Provide space for farmer's markets and produce stands.vs Benefit Io Io E z' � z' Results summary(Average 3.3 Variability 13%) Results summary(Average 3.0 Variability 21%) Support biogas production from manure.vs Benefit Reduce and/or eliminate parking requirements fo...vs Feasibility o mE E z' z' Results summary(Average 3A Varability 19%) Results summary(Average 3A Varability 17%) Provide space for farmer's markets and produce...vs Feasibility Reduce and/or eliminate parking requirements for de...vs Benefit o E E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.7 Variability 23%) Results summary(Average 3.2 Variability 18%) (-P '—p.... Potential Measures 54 November 23, 2011 Promote worm bins and composting systems for th...vs Support a cooperative"mobile meat processing plant...vs Benefit Feasibility oa o mE E z ILI 1 41 z' Results summary(Average 3.8 Variability 25%) Results summary(Average 3.0 Variability 25%) cs,gs��:i cs,�smg� Promote worm bins and composting systems for the fo...vs Provide incentives for contractors to use pervi...vs Feasibility Benefit OK o mE E z z' Results summary(Average 2.7 Variability 23%) Results summary(Average 3.2 Variability 21%) is gPOnsg� (—P.sg� Support a cooperative"mobile meat processing p...vs Feasibility Provide incentives for contractors to use pervious...vs Benefit o mE E z' z' Results summary(Average 3A Variability 21%) Results summary(Average 3.1 Variability 20%) (wavy... '—p.... Potential Measures 55 November 23, 2011 Develop in-school food production programs for...vs Feasibility Prohibit outdoor burning.vs Benefit E E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.1 Variability 18%) Results summary(Average 3.1 Variability 20%) Develop in-school food production programs for stud...vs Benefit Allow and promote the use of city rights-of-way...vs Feasibility o E mE z' z' Results summary(Average 3.0 Variability 23%) Results summary(Average 3.3 Varability 21%) ce�mo�s� is�P�sg� Prohibit outdoor burning.vs Feasibility Allow and promote the use of city rights-of-way for...vs Benefit o E E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.O Varability 25%) Results summary(Average 2.7 Variability 16%) (-P '—p.... Potential Measures 56 November 23, 2011 Section 5 Graphs Require waste recycling.vs Feasibility Encourage dis-assembly,deconstruction and recyclin...vs Benefit o o ol ol o E z' E z' Results summary(Average 3.8 Variability 25%) Results summary(Average 3.8 Variability 16%) is«;n�sg� �sgnmsg� Require waste recycling.vs Benefit Promote adaptive reuse of historic or older bui...vs Feasibility E E z' z' Results summary(Average 4.2 Variability 23%) Results summary(Average 3.8 Variability 21%) �sgnms�� is ga�s�� Encourage dis-assembly,deconstruction and recy...vs Feasibility Promote adaptive reuse of historic or older buildings.vs Benefit E E z' z' Results summary(Average 4.1 Variability 18%) Results summary(Average 4.0 Variability 21%) to�mo�> es,ge�en Potential Measures 57 November 23, 2011 Develop a program for mandatory recycling of co...vs Feasibility Investigate wetland filtration systems as an altern...vs Benefit o E E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.9 Variability 20%) Results summary(Average 3.8 Variability 16%) cs,gp��:i cs,�pmg� Develop a program for mandatory recycling of constr...vs Benefit Publicize pick-up services for pre-cycling,rec...vs Feasibility E E z' Z Results summary(Average 3.8 Variability 21%) Results summary(Average 4.1 Variability 15%) ce�mo�s� i—P.... Investigate wetland filtration systems as an al...vs Feasibility Publicize pick-up services for pre-cycling,recycli...vs Benefit E E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.8 Variability 21%) Results summary(Average 3.1 Variability 20%) (s'.Pmsxl '—p... Potential Measures 58 November 23, 2011 Promote neighborhood composting centers.vs Feasibility Encourage reduced use of packaging,especially for...vs Benefit E E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.8 Variability 18%) Results summary(Average 3.8 Variability 21%) cs,gp��:i cs,�pmg� Promote neighborhood composting centers.vs Benefit Ease restrictions on rainwater catchment systems.vs Feasibility E E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.4 Variability 25%) Results summary(Average 3.9 Variability 18%) ce�mo�s� i—P.... Encourage reduced use of packaging,especially...vs Feasibility Ease restrictions on rainwater catchment systems.vs Benefit E E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.4 Variability 14%) Results summary(Average 3.2 Variability 28%) (s—Pmsxl '—p... Potential Measures 59 November 23, 2011 Investigate wastewater reclamation strategies f...vs Feasibility Establish compost credits for payment ofyard waste...vs Benefit E E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.7 Variability 21%) Results summary(Average 2.9 Variability 11%) Investigate wastewater reclamation strategies for u...vs Benefit Establish a home pick-up pre-cycling program fo...vs Feasibility E E 1 17 4an z' z' Results summary(Average 3.3 Variability 21%) Results summary(Average 3.3 Variability 16%) ce�mo�s� is�P�sg� Establish compost credits for payment ofyard w...vs Feasibility Establish a home pick-up pre-cycling program for it vs Benefit E E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.7 Varability 13%) Results summary(Average 3.0 Variability 21%) (-P '—p.... Potential Measures 60 November 23, 2011 Develop better incentives for small garbage con...vs Feasibility Develop better incentives for small garbage contain...vs Benefit o E E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.1 Variability 15%) Results summary(Average 2.9 Variability 20%) Potential Measures 61 November 23, 2011 Section 6 Graphs Publish articles and a regular newspaper column...vs Feasibility Develop classes for clean energy,gardening,agricu...vs Benefit E E z' z' Results summary(Average 4.6 Variability 14%) Results summary(Average 3.6 Variability 21%) is«;n�sg� �sgnmsg� Publish articles and a regular newspaper column wit...vs Benefit Coordinate curriculum of sustainability course...vs Feasibility E E z' z' Results summary(Average 2.9 Variability 18%) Results summary(Average 3.6 Variability 21%) �sgnms�� is ga�s�� Develop classes for clean energy,gardening,ag...vs Feasibility Coordinate curriculum of sustainability course offe...vs Benefit E E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.8 Variability 16%) Results summary(Average 2.9 Variability 15%) to�mo�> es,ge�en Potential Measures 62 November 23, 2011 Develop civics and environmental classes on sus...vs Feasibility Develop lists for student projects on sustainability.vs Benefit o E E z' z' Results summary(Average 3.2 Variability 18%) Results summary(Average 2.3 Variability 13%) Develop civics and environmental classes on sustain...vs Create banners and signs promoting sustainabili...vs Feasibility Benefit o o o. Oa o E z z' Results summary(Average 3.1 Variability 24%) Results summary(Average 3.4 Variability 30%) Develop lists for student projects on sustainab...vs Feasibility Create banners and signs promoting sustainability p...vs Benefit E E III A JI , JL z' z' Results summary(Average 3.3 Varability 16%) Results summary(Average 1.7 Variability 19%) (-P '—p.... Potential Measures 63 Appendix H Letter Extending the Climate Action Committee ON C �ShIN0'ko JEFFERSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 621 Sheridan Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 Al Scalf, Director January 3, 2011 Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners City of Port Townsend City Council P. O. Box 1220 250 Madison St., Suite 2 Port Townsend, WA 98368 Port Townsend, WA 98368 RE: One Year Extension of the Climate Action Committee Dear Commissioners and Council Members: The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners(BoCC) and the Port Townsend City Council established the Climate Action Committee (CAC)by joint resolution (Jefferson County Resolution 02-08/City of Port Townsend Resolution 08-0001) on January 7, 2008. Section 11 of the resolution states: Term of Committee—Sunset Provision CAC shall formally end within three years from the date of adoption of this Resolution unless otherwise extended by ordinance or resolution or by written permission from the County Director of the Department of Community Development. Since its inception the CAC has worked diligently to fulfill its mission of creating a Draft Climate Action Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. After cataloging existing measures,the committee drafted a public discussion document listing additional potential measures to reduce emissions. After taking the measures to a joint session of the BoCC and the City Council in June 2009,the committee presented this document at a series of open houses in Brinnon, Chimacum and Port Townsend. Throughout 2010 the CAC continued to revise and refine the potential measures into a draft Climate Action Plan. In order for work on the draft plan to continue, I am extending the Climate Action Committee for one year to January 7, 2012. If the committee requires additional time after Building Permits/Inspections Development Review Division Long Range Planning (360) 379-4450 e-mail: ascalf @co.jefferson.wa.us FAX: (360) 379-4451 January 3, 2011 Page 2 January 7, 2012,the committee shall request an extension from the Board of County Commissioners and the City Council. Si ere , ca Director cc: Judy Surber, Planning Manager, City of Port Townsend Kees Kolff, Chair, Climate Action Committee Rick Sepler, Director, Development Services Department, City of Port Townsend