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Home My WebLink About2007-08-22 Correspondence Local Control Resolution WHEREAS, numerous studies have found that tobacco smoke is a major contributor to indoor air pollution, and that breathing secondhand smoke (also known as environmental tobacco smoke) is a cause of disease in healthy nonsmokers, including heart disease, stroke, respiratory disease, and lung cancer; and WHEREAS, secondhand smoke is a Class A carcinogen containing over 4,000 chemicals, 200 of which are known poisons and 50 of which are known to cause cancer; and WHEREAS, secondhand smoke kills 50,000 to 60,000 Americans every year from heart disease and lung cancer; and WHEREAS; the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a warning that anyone at risk for heart disease should avoid entering smoke-filled environments; and WHEREAS, employees should not be forced to risk their health through exposure to dangerous and deadly toxins in their workplace; and WHEREAS, according to the U.S. Surgeon General, the only way to fully protect employees and the public from the hazards of secondhand smoke is to create smoke-free environments; and WHEREAS, local and state governments throughout the country have successfully passed smoke-free air laws to protect people against the harmful effects of secondhand smoke; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of desires to protect the health, comfort and working environment of its residents and employees as they may be affected by smoking in various public places in the City; and WHEREAS, the General Assembly of the State of Iowa has not provided cities the legal authority through legislation to pass local smoke-free policies, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the City of hereby request the Iowa General Assembly and the Governor of the State of Iowa pass legislation allowing local control of smoking in public places; and be it FINALLY RESOLVED, that this resolution and policy statement be included as an appendix to the City's Administrative Code. <;/ /:;J. 3 J() 1 Sierra Club Iowa City Area Group For further information, please contact: Mike Carberry, Chair 319-594-6453 mcarberry@iowaglobalwarming.org Jim Baker, Conservation Chair 319-688-9853 bakeIjim@avalon.net The How and Why of Signing Up as a "Cool City" Last year the National Academy of Sciences completed a blue-ribbon report which should put to rest any lingering scientific debate over global warming. It is real. It is largely manmade. And it has the potential to devastate the planet. Rising sea levels due to the melting of polar ice sheets may drown a third of the state of Florida and most of the nation of Bangladesh. Here in Iowa we can expect more violent weather more frequently as well as alternating periods of intense drought and flooding. Temperatures across the planet are rising due to humankind's emissions of "greenhouse gases"- principally carbon dioxide (C02) and methane (CH4) - which trap the Sun's heat inside Earth's atmosphere. The main culprit is the burning of fossil-fuels in vehicles and power plants. Thus the main line of counterattack against global warming is the investing in more energy-efficient vehicles and buildings as well as renewable energy resources. Because the federal government has not taken action against global warming, nearly 600 communities across the U.S. have stepped up to provide leadership on this the greatest threat to all of humanity since World War II and the Cold War. Local governments have joined the Sierra Club's "Cool Cities" program. "Cool Cities" seek to reduce their carbon-gas releases by 7 percent over the next 5 years (a goal adopted by almost every nation worldwide). These local governments do so for high-minded reasons such as preventing global warming and reducing U.S. dependence on foreign oil, and for one very practical reason: cutting costs. Energy-efficient buildings and vehicles lower the operating costs of local government, and thereby ease tax burdens over the long-term. There are 4 steps in the "Cool Cities" program: 1. Pledge to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by signing the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement; 2. Conduct a carbon audit; 3. Establish a plan to lower carbon gas releases; and 4. Implement the plan. In April, Iowa City Mayor Ross Wilburn signed the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. We thank and congratulate Mayor Wilburn for adding Iowa City to the growing list of local governments which are taking the initiative against global warming. We respectfully urge other jurisdictions within Johnson County to do the same at the earliest possible date. Conducting a greenhouse gas audit is a technical and objective exercise with which local governments can proceed in the immediate term. Technical expertise and assistance is available from the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI - pronounced "ICK- lee"). Each jurisdiction must become an ICLEI member, and designate one staffer as the liaison to ICLEI. Writing and implementing the "Cool Cities" plan are policy questions which surely need public participation and debate. For this reason, the Sierra Club recommends the appointment of a citizens task force to shepherd the process of deciding how and how soon to lower greenhouse gas emissions (and start saving money). If or hopefully when multiple jurisdictions within Johnson County join the "Cool Cities" program, we further urge the creation of only one citizens task force which would serve all of those government bodies. Obviously this would avoid redundancy and duplication, but it would also provide each jurisdiction with a task force composed of the best qualified and most experienced citizens. The Sierra Club respectfully urges all of the local governments within Johnson County to take the pledge and join our "Cool Cities" program at the earliest possible date. If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. Attachments: Cool Cities: Sierra Club's Guide to Local Global Warming Solutions U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement ICLEI Benefits, Membership, F AQs, and Membership Dues (liSIERRA .~N~Y~ Cool CITI SO'v~~g GREEN VEHICLE SOLUTIONS Charlotte, NolmI CAAOUNA........ .......,.......6 Houston, TEXAS......... ......... .......... ...... .6. Marion County, MAIDA............. ..H" .... 7 Washington, D.C...... ,....... ...... ,.. .... ..... 7 ENERGY EFFICIENCY SOLUTIONS St. Paul, MINNESOTA..................:........... 10 RENEWABLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS .........11 Fort CQnin s, C~ORAOO... . .. . .. .. .. .. .. . .... ., 12 CONCLUSION & TAKE ACTION ..............14 Acknowledgements Written by Glen Brand and Brendan Bell, Sierra Club's Global Warming and Energy Program Special Thanks to John Byrne Barry, Dan Becker, Glen Besa, Pete Connolly, Aloma Dew, Kurt Ehrenberg, Annie Finch, Kim Haddow, Dave Hamilton, Cesia Kearns, Jill Miller, Brian O'Malley, Ayrianne Parks, Colleen Sarna, Emily Templin, Jenn Tuttle, and Christa Wagner. COVER PAGE PHOTOS: 1. Skyline of Chicago, one of the more than 200 cities that have pledged to reduce local heat-trapping pollution. PHOTO BY ROBERT GlUSlC 2. Iowa's Waverly light & Power is the first municipal utility to install its own wind turbines. PH010BY W^VERLYUGHT& POI'IIoR 3. Investing in clean energy not only saves taxpayer dollars and protects the environment, it also creates good jobs for the future. PHOTO BY APOllO ALU^NCE 4. The Western Area Power Administration's 4-kilowatt photovoltaic array at its Rocky Mountain Customer Service Center building east of Loveland, Colorado. PHOTO BY WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION You can find this guide and more information about our Cool Cities campaign at sierraclub.org/coolcities The Sierra Club's members are 750,000 of your friends and neighbors. Inspired by nature, we work together to protect our communities and the planet. The Sierra Club is America's oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization. .SIERRA _CLUIL fOUNDED 1892 This report was funded by a grant from The Sierra Club Foundation. 85 Second St., Second Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105, (415) 977-5500 408 CSt. NE, Washington, DC 20002, (202) 547-1141 sierraclub.org MARCH 2006 PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER Cool CITIES Solving Global Warming One City at a Time INTRODUCTION- Re-Energizing Our Cities z << ~ ~ o ~ o The strategies that these and other Cool Cities are pursuing fall under three categories: Cleaner Vehicles, Energy Efficiency, and Renewable Energy. Every one of these local solutions is already saving taxpayer dollars and improving public health by reducing energy waste and pollution. By taking innovative actions, forward-looking cities are re-energizing our nation, proving that we can solve global warming one city at a time. . Everyone of these local solutions is already saving taxpayer dollars and improving public health by reducing energy waste and pollution. GLOBAL WARMING- The Time to Act Is Now The scientific community has concluded that burning fossil fuels--oil, coal, and natural gas-to power our cars, homes and businesses is causing global temperatures to rise. This heating of the earth poses a serious threat to our health, safety, and environment. The national science academies of the United States, England, France, Russia, Germany, Japan, Italy, Canada, Brazil, China and India issued the following joint declaration in June 2005: "The scientific understanding of climate change is now sufficiently clear to justifY nations taking prompt action." The world's leading scientists ask us to "recognize that delayed action will increase the risk of adverse environmental effects and will likely incur a greater cost." [Source: "Joint Science Academies' Keeping Warm, Keeping COOl-In Klamath Falls, Oregon, a geothermal district heating system keeps the sidewalks clear and dry at the Basin Transit station. The 22,000 square-foot garden on the "green" roof of Chicago's city hall cools the building during the city's hot summers. Cool CITIES 2 Statement: Global Response to Climate Change," June 2005-royalsoc.ac.uk/document.asp?id=3222 ] Cities Take the Lead The good news is our cities have not become para- lyzed by the threat of global climate change. Instead, they are taking the lead with the "U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement" initiated by Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels. Introduced on February 16, 2005-the same day that the Kyoto Protocol international global warm- ing treaty took effect in 141 nations-the agreement is gathering support around the country and has earned the backing of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. To date, more than 200 mayors representing more than 42 mil- lion Americans in 38 states have signed on, pledging to reduce global warming carbon dioxide (C02) pollution citywide to 7 percent below 1990 levels by 2012. [Go to seattle.gov/mayor/c1imate for more information on the mayors' climate protection agreement.] How will these cities accomplish these ambitious goals in the next seven years? And how can your city become a Cool City? Seattle: Cool City Model The city of Seattle is on the forefront of global warm- ing local solutions. Under Mayor Greg Nickels' leader- ship, the city government has already reduced its own global warming pollution by more than 60 percent by constructing green buildings and operating alternative fuel vehicles. Seattle City Light is the only electric utility in the country producing zero net greenhouse gas emis- sions, and the city is working to expand transportation choices, recycling, and urban forest restoration. Mayor Nickels has also created a Green Ribbon Commission on Climate Protection, composed of busi- ness, environmental, government, community, and labor leaders. The Commission is developing a plan for Seattle to meet its global warming pollution reduction targets, and identifying key economic opportunitiesJor Seattle's transition to a clean energy future. "By making smart choices like building sustainable buildings, replacing old vehicles with a 'Clean and Green' fleet, and setting strict 'no-net-emissions' goals for Seattle City Light, the City has shown we can take local action on global problems," said Mayor Nickels. LEARN MORE To find out about Seattle's Climate Initiative, see ci.seattle.wa.us/environment/c1imateinitiative.html . Cool Cities Across America I WASHINGTON Seattle Tacoma Bainbridge Island Bellingham Lynnwood Edmonds Redmond Issaquah Kirkland Renton Vancouver Lacey Olympia Burien Auburn CALIFORNIA Apple Valley Ailsa Viejo Arcata Ber keley Burbank Capltola Chino Cloverdale Cotati Del Mar Dublin Fremont Hayward Healdsburg Hemet Irvine Lakewood Long Beach Los Angeles Monterey Park Morgan HIli Novato Oakland Palo Alto Petaluma Richmond Rohnert Park Sacramento San Bruno San Francisco San Jose MINNESOTA Apple Valley 'C"'- . Duluth I Eder\Prairie' .' MONTANA i Minn~apolis .~\ ~i~soula r---.. St. Pa~1 \._~lingL_____4 j ~ORADO I : . Aspen I ~.._.- UTAH-'T"":'.,!Boulder r'-NuiWKA~'-€~on . Salt Lafe City loenver I Bellevue Flo~ssant Chrcag Moab! T ellfride-'---'~'~SAS Kan~.blty.....! -Schaumpurg Park <fty i T~tGl-_.~ood.Carol StT~am NEVADA : St. Louis Plighlanq Park Las '4!gas OjCLAHOMA Sunset I\lills Waukegim.'.. Norman..11111Yf,:.rsity CitylN~ AJUCANSAi .... ...... Gary' Little Rook CoJWnblf' North Little FQTt Wayne Rock . MlchiganCity OREGON Portland Eugene CONallis Lake Oswego \ San Leandro Sa n IvIateo Santa Barbara Santa Cruz San Luis Obispo Santa Monica Santa Rosa Sebastopol Sonoma Stockton Sunnyvale Thousand Oaks Vallejo West Hollywood Windsor NEW MEXICO i TEXAS- Albuquerque! Denton Hurst Austin Laredo McKinney WISCONSIN Ashland Greenfield La Crosse Madison Washburn Wauwatosa / ) Loul54NA New Orleans Alexandria HAWAII Honolulu Maul Hilo OHIO i Toledo 'DeyWn Garfi~lPHe1ghts Br~Yll- KEflIlVClO' LOOiS\1ille ':/-exingtO(l FLORIDA Miami Port SI. Lucie West Palm Beach Gainseville Pompano Beach Tamarac Sunrise Hollywood Holly Hili Lauderhill Pembroke Pines Mlramar Tallahassee Key Biscayne Key West Hallandale Beach NEW HAMPSHIRE Nashua Keene Manchester VERMONT Burlington \VASHlNGTON. D.e. . .YLVANIA PQ\Jadelph la Eri~; ~ARE WIlmington MARYlAND Annapolis Baltimore Chevy Chase VIRGINIA Alexandria Virginia Beach NORTH CAROLINA Asheville Durham Chapel Hill SOUTH CAROLINA Cha rleston Sumter GEORGIA Atlanta Athens East Point Macon Cool CITIES 3 RHODE ISLAND Providence Pawtucket Warwick MASSACHUSETTS Boston Cambridge Medford Malden Newton Somerville Worcester CONNECTICUT Bridgeport Easton Fairfield Hamden Hartford Mansfield Middletown New Haven Stamford NEW JERSEY Bayon ne Bloomfield Elizabeth Hamilton Hope Hopewell Kearny Newark Plainfield Robbinsville Westfield I I I I l As of February 27,2006,208 mayors from 38 states representing more than 42 million Americans have pledged to reduce global warming carbon pollution in their cities to 7 percent below 1990 levels by 2012. "With the passage of significant international accords and adoption of this statement by u.s. mayors, we have hope that the global community can successfully join together, as nations did to solve the problem of ozone depletion. to prevent the most devastating consequences of global climate change." -Salt Lake City Mayor Rocky Anderson PUTTING GLOBAL WARMING SOLUTIONS INTO AUION Four Steps to Become a Cool City Getting your city to become part of the fight against global warming is as simple as the four steps outlined below. These steps are modeled on the Cities for Climate Protection program, a successful initiative run by the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) to help cities reduce global warming pollution. Encouraging your city to join ICLEt's Cities for Climate Protection program is an excellent way to fulfill the Cool Cities pledge. But any city can start making a difference by putting existing smart energy solutions to work today. Visit iclei.org for more information on the Cities for Climate Protection program. Step 1: Take the "Cool Cities" Pledge The first step towards curbing global warming pollution in your community is to ask your mayor to sign the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. This agreement sets the goal of reducing citywide global warming carbon dioxide (C02) pollution to 7 percent below 1990 levels by 2012. See seattle.gov/mayor/c1imate Step 2: Conduct a Global Warming Emissions Inventory The next step is to conduct an inventory of your city's current global warming emissions. This information will identifY the city's major C02 sources (and the greatest opportunities for reductions), and will provide a baseline to judge the city's progress towards its goal. Cities can receive technical assistance to conduct a global warming emissions inventory from a variety of sources including state and federal agencies as well as ICLEI through its Cities for Climate Protection program. Step 3: Create a Solutions Plan After completing its global warming inventory, your city will be ready to develop a solutions plan that can reduce emissions while lowering energy costs for the city. While every city's energy solutions plan will be unique, there are three important strategies: Green Vehicle Fleets, Energy Efficiency, and Renewable Energy. In some com- bination, these solutions, which are illustrated with specific success stories later in this guide, will form the foundation of your city's comprehensive energy-saving plan. For examples of Cool City Solutions Plans, visit sierraclub.org/coolcities Cool OITIES 4 UMinneapolis has set high standards for C02 reduction and we're meeting them-a strategy that has earned our city tremendous environmental and economic benefits. Climate disrup- tion is a global problem but we feel the effects locally. We are thrilled with Seattle and Mayor Greg Nickels' initiative and will work hard to challenge our nation through our example" -Minneapolis Mayor R.T Rybak, in front of his hybrid car Step 4: Implement and Monitor Progress Of course, a plan alone cannot cut global warming pollu- tion. It is essential that your city put the plan into action and monitor its progress periodically. With a strong commitment, a sound plan, and real action, your city will be on its way toward meeting the goals of the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. . With a strong commitment, a sound plan, and real action, your city will be on its way toward meeting the goals of the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. Green Vehicle Solutions The technology exists today to significantly reduce global warming pollution from Americas cars, trucks, and SUVs. Improving automobile fuel economy is the biggest single step to curbing global warming, since every gallon of gasoline burned creates 28 pounds of heat-trapping carbon dioxide pollution. [Source: Oak Ridge National Laboratory: U.S. Department of Energy.] Because transportation is a major source of global warming pollution, numerous cities are incorporating gas-electric hybrid vehicles and other fuel-efficient vehicles into their fleets. By using less gasoline, hybrid vehicles release a fraction of the global warming pollution emit- ted by conventional vehicles while saving money at the gas pump. Cities are also switch- ing away from polluting diesel city and school buses to cleaner alternatives like compressed natural gas (CNG) powered vehicles. Solution #1-Green Fleets Governments of all sizes regularly purchase automobiles to help provide a wide range of taxpayer services. Recognizing an opportunity for action, many cities, counties, and states are saving taxpayer dollars and reducing air pollu- tion by "greening" their fleets with hybrid gas- electric and other vehicles that go farther on a gallon of gas. Currently, 48 U.S. towns and cities in 36 states have green fleets programs, as do 26 county and 17 state governments. From police departments and school districts to administra- tive agencies and taxi services, green fleets are a winning city solution. [Source: greenfleets.org] For a general overview and step-by-step advice for writing a green fleets ordinance in your city, go to greenfleets.org/stepone.html NOTE: You can find all links referenced in this report at sierracl u b.org/ cool cities. For a model green fleets ordinance, see the city of Denver's ordinance at www.greenfleets.org/denverrevised.html Solution #2-Hybrid Vehicle Incentives In addition to purchasing hybrid vehicles for city fleets, local governments can encourage citizens and businesses to buy hybrid vehicles with a wide range of incentives. Some cities are already providing incentives such as free park- ing for hybrid vehicles and lower registration fees and taxes. Solution #3-Clean Buses City residents have long had to endure the sight and smell of black smoke belching from dirty diesel-engine buses. Now many cities are replacing these polluting old buses with buses that run on cleaner compressed natural gas (CNG) or with hybrid-electric diesel engines. "Increasingly, dties are providing the answers to some of America's toughest problems. So it's fitting that we're leading the way on global warming as well." -Madison, Wisconsin, Mayor Dave Cieslewicz Cool CITIES 5 ~,JI)Dt_ Houston Cool 6 In April 2005, Bill White, the mayor of the nation's 4th largest city, announced plans to convert a substantial portion of the city of Houston's fleet of cars, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles to hybrids by the year 2010. The city estimates that 80 percent of all new vehicle purchases and over SO percent of the city's fleet could be hybrid vehicles by the year 2010. Considering the size of the city's light duty fleet (more than 3,500), Houston's investment in hybrids will pay big dividends down the road. Over its projected five-year life-cycle, the Toyota Prius hybrid should provide net savings of almost $1,900, in comparison to a conventional gasoline-only full-sized sedan, according to a city of Houston study. Because hybrids are so fuel efficient, they release a fraction of the global warming pollution emitted by conventional vehicles. Over the lifetime of the vehicle, a hybrid Toyota Prius will release 43 fewer tons of global warming pollution compared to an average sedan. "This makes economic sense, it makes environmental sense and it is going to set an example; said Mayor White. "We're going to save on fuel costs and we're going to help save our air quality." LEARN MORE Details on the city of Houston's greenfleets program are available at: houstontx .gov / mayor /press/200S0408.html Charlotte Gentlemen, Start Your Hybrid EngineS-Houston Mayor Bill White announces the greening of his city's fleet When Charlotte's fleet managers found that hybrid gas-electriC vehicles are less expensive to operate than conventional cars, Mayor Pat McCrory and Council members Susan Burgess and John Tabor took action. Working with city staff and with the cooperation of Mecklen- burg County, the City Council supported a plan to bring the total number of hybrids in the fleet to over two dozen by the end of 2006-more than tripling the city/county's current number of hybrids. Although they typically cost more initially than standard gasoline-fueled cars, gas-sipping hybrids save on gasoline, have lower maintenance costs, and retain a higher resale value at the end of their useful life, according to Charlotte's Fleet Environmental Analyst David Friday. Mr. Friday estimates that switching from a gas-only Ford Taurus to a hybrid Toyota Prius or Honda Civic would save city taxpayers approximately $800-$1200 annually per vehicle, including over $400 in annual fuel costs. "This results in a payback of the extra purchase cost within 2.5 to 5.5 years, depending on the model chosen and miles driven; said Friday. [Source: "Ford Taurus to Honda Civic Hybrid and Toyota Prius Comparative Analysis," David Friday, Charlotte Fleet Environmental Analyst, May 2005] LEARN MORE Charlotte's Fleet Environmental Analyst David Friday can be reached at dfndaydCi, cila rlotte ,ne ,U s. '- .:....'/!~:'.;!:;,W:t~:1ftJ:).~~tf;~i~\t ..' .{~ll!.~l...It..iX~~~I~.~~ft~;c:;." When gas-electric hybrid vehicles hit the market, Wyatt Earp, Director of Fleet Management for the Marion County Sheriff's Office in Florida, did some cost analysis to see whether it would be a good idea to pay a little more up front for a car that gets superior mileage. The answer? "It costs a little more to start With, but operating expenses are less: says Earp. "Plus, we're working for the environment and showing people that we don't need to be so dependent on foreign oil~ The Toyota Prius vehicles are used by the department to deliver subpoenas, transfer prison- . ers, and run administrative errands. In addition, .trained civilians use one of the hybrids to cruise the county checking out bridges, pipelines, and other potential terrorist targets as part of the department's "Homeland Security Patrol~ "We work to conserve as much energy as we can-that's our obligation to the American people," said Earp, a descendent of the legendary frontier lawman. "We spend taxpayers' money wisely, and that means we don't run experiments. We've got a good car here. Hope- fully American car companies will offerso.methingsi.milar, soon." Earp also manages the annual procurement of cars for the Florida Sheriff's Association, which negotiates wholesale rates for about S,OOOclty and county agencies. Last year it bought 100 hybrids. "Now the word is getting around. I think we'll have 10 times more orders than we had last year,. Earp says. LEARN MORE Visit the Marion County Public Affairs department's Web site at: marioncountyfl.org The millions of visitors who visit our nation's capitol each year to see the monuments and museums can breathe easier because of the city's clean, natural gas buses which improve air quality and cut global warming pollution. Over the past four years, the Washing- ton Metropolitan Area Transit Authori- ty has replaced 414 of its polluting diesel buses with cleaner burning, compressed natural gas buses. Every natural gas bus replaces the need for - 1.- nearly 10,000 gallons of diesel fuel each year. Since natural gas buses release 25 percent less global warming emissions than diesel, these cleaner buses result in real cuts in global warming pollution. Natural gas buses also help to reduce smog. Compared to traditional diesel buses, the city's natural gas buses release over 50 percent less smog-forming nitrogen oxides and 85 per- cent less soot pollution. LEARN MORE Visit the Washington's transit authority Web site at: wmata.com/about/met_news/pressroom/archived_releases/pr_cng.dm Cool CITIES 7 You Have the Right to Get Good Mileage-For Wyatt Earp. director of fleet manage- ment for Marion County Sheriffs Department in Florida, purchasing fuel-efficient hybrid vehicles and reducing dependence on oil make sense for the environment- and the county budget. Cool CITIES 8 Energy Efficiency Solutions Energy efficiency means using less energy through better technology to power buildings, light streets, and industry. Reducing energy use is one of the most cost-effective and fastest ways to save energy and reduce global warming pollution. Every city can make substantial energy effi- ciency improvements by putting policies in place to promote efficient technologies and integrating them into planning decisions. The policies outlined below represent some of the most effective steps currently being taken on the city and local level. Solution #l-Making New Buildings More Energy Efficient Incorporating energy efficiency requirements into municipal building codes increases the overall energy efficiency of new buildings. Many cities have chosen to adopt the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards created by the United States Green Building Council (usgbc.org). LEED standards provide energy efficient design guidelines for a variety of building types and developments. Solution #2-Energy Efficiency Retrofits to Existing Buildings In addition to improving the energy effi- ciency of new buildings, cities can make sub- stantial energy efficiency improvements to existing buildings. Modernizing lighting, heat- ing, cooling, and other operations can reduce the energy requirements of existing buildings in a cost-effective manner, lowering energy "The International Panel on Climate Change has warned that New Orleans is the North American city most wlner- able to the effects of climate change. The rise of the Earth's temperature, causing sea level increases that could add up to one foot over the next 30 years, threatens the very exis- tence of New Orleans. We will continue to col- laborate and support efforts on global warming." -New Orleans Mayor C. Ray Nagin costs and reducing pollution. The U.S. Green Building Council has also developed LEED standards for existing buildings. The standards pro- vide guidance on improving the energy efficiency of building operations and other systems without making major changes to the interior and exterior of the build- ing. Cities around the country have made major strides in improving the energy efficiency of police and fire sta- tions, city office buildings, and schools. Solution #3-Energy Efficient Street Lighting Street lighting and traffic signals can use a significant amount of energy. By replacing traditional light fixtures with super-efficient light emitting diode (LED) bulbs, cities are reaping energy and cost savings. Solution #4-Public Benefit Funds Cities with community-owned, local municipal utili- ties can integrate energy efficiency into the city's overall energy plan. If your city has a municipal utility, it can set up a local Public Benefits Fund (PBF), where a small surcharge on consumer energy bills is used to create a fund to finance energy efficiency projects in the utility service area, thus lowering the overall energy costs for consumers. Austin Energy (austinenergy.com) and the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (smud.org) are examples of municipal utilities that have used public benefit funds to lower energy use and costs through energy efficiency. Solution IS-Combined Heat and Power Cities and businesses can also benefit from energy efficient combined heat and power (CHP) systems. These systems produce both electricity and steam for heating and cooling from a single power plant located near consumers. As a result, CHP systems recover heat that is normally wasted at power plants and funnel the heat into surrounding buildings. This reduces energy costs and lowers pollution by eliminating the need for separate fuel sources for electricity and heating. , ",OL CITIES Salt...LakeCity Cool CITIES 9 Salt lake City has dramatically reduced its energy costs by aggressively pursuing energy efficiency measures. Currently, the city saves over $32,000 a year on its energy costs as a result of installing 861 light emitting diode (LED) traffic signals. The city plans to expand this program to all of its 1630 red and green lights, which is expected to save over 500 tons of heat-trapping carbon dioxide (C02) pol- lution each year with annual cost sav- ings of $53,000. The city has also found that lED signals require less mainte- nance than conventional lighting. In addition, the city has replaced the conventional incandescent bulbs in its city and county office buildings with more energy efficient compact fluores- cent bulbs (CFLs). These bulbs use much less energy and last significantly longer, saving the city over $33,000 a year and reducing C02 emissions by 344 tons per year. These energy efficiency measures are a part of a city wide action plan to protect the envi- ronment and reduce global warming emissions. LEARN MORE Read Salt Lake City's plan at slcgov.com/environment/actionplan.htm Scottsdale The city of Scottsdale has been a leader in the Southwest on energy efficiency for buildings. In 1998, Scottsdale introduced Arizona's first green building program which helps builders and home owners learn about how to integrate ener- gy efficiency and water saving fea- tures into new homes. Between 1998 and 2003, the green building program worked with 99 builders and issued 230 permits for green building projects in the city. In March 2005, Scottsdale became the first city in the nation to require ~ that all new city buildings and renovation projects meet lEED GOLD standards for energy efficiency and sustainability - one of the highest lEED ratings. LEARN MORE Read about Scottsdale's green building program at scottsdaleaz.gov/greenbuilding Harnessing the Desert Sun- New energy-efficient homes In Scottsdale use both renewable tech- nologies like solar panels, as well as thick adobe walls that cool the house in the summer and keep It warmer In the '.'>Iinter. :~.....,. t: .i..,~ Twin Falls Cool CITIES 10 Like many other school districts around the country with growing numbers of students and decreasing budgets, the Twin Falls school district began searching for creative ways to reduce costs. School officials realized that the district could reduce energy costs and. cut pollution by increasing the energy efficiency of its 11 schools. The upgrades included more efficient lighting and improvements to the heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning sys- tems. The upgrades are expected to generate $3.5 million in energy savings. In an innovative financing agreement, the school district signed an energy savings perform- ance contract with Minnesota-based Honeywell Corporation. Under a performance con- tract, a private company pays to make energy efficient improvements and is then reim- bursed with the money saved through lower energy bills over the lifetime of the project. According to Dr. John Miller, the Director of Operations for the Twin Falls School District, the performance contract gave the school district Uthe capital to accomplish in months, what would have normally taken us a decade to complete because of budget constraints:' LEARN MORE The Twin Falls school district project Web site is available at newsite.schoolfacilities.com/cd~.1695.aspx St. Paul During the long, cold Minnesota winters, the majority of the buildings in downtown Saint Paul stay warm using District Energy's energy-efficient combined heat and power (CHP) system. Provid- ing electricity to the grid and heating service to more than 80 percent of downtown Saint Paul and adjacent areas, including the Minnesota State Capitol and nearly 300 homes, the system uses heat drawn from a biomass-fired power plant located in the heart of the city. By using a renewable resource as its primary fuel and by capturing ambient heat that would other- wise have been wasted, St. Paul's CHP system reduces overall energy consumption, costs, and pollution. LEARN MORE Details of Saint Paul's CHP system are available at districtenergy .coml currentactivitiesl chp.html .~-- Heat and Power~ By producing both heat and electricity from one power plant, the District Energy plant helps save money and cut pollution Renewable Energy Solutions By harnessing natural sources of energy like the sun and the wind, renewable ener- gy sources can replace our reliance on outdated, polluting power plants that rely on fossil fuels. Today's solar panels efficiently transform sun- light into electricity while blending into the design of homes and office buildings. Modern wind turbines rise high above the ground, cap- turing the strongest winds to produce reliable electricity. Currently, dirty fossil fuel power plants account for over a third of the nation's total global warming emissions. Meeting our energy needs with clean, renewable energy can move the country towards a brighter, cleaner, and cheaper energy future. Cities around the country are discovering that investing in innovative renewable energy sources reduces global warming pollution and creates a reliable source of clean, homegrown electricity. Solution #l-Renewable Energy Standards A renewable energy standard requires an increase in the percentage of electricity from clean, renewable energy sources (such as wind and solar power) in a city or utility area by a spe- cific target date. These standards are phased in over time so that renewable energy capacity can be built and incorporated into the necessary energy management and reliability plans. For instance, a 20 percent Renewable Energy Standard could be phased in over ten years, requiring an additional 2 percent of electricity generation to come from renewable sources each year. Cities that operate municipal utilities have been able to set renewable energy standards for their community-owned utilities. Solution #2-Solar and Wind Installations Some cities are moving forward by financ- ing the construction of renewable energy proj- ects themselves. In some cases, cities are work- ing with local municipal utilities to construct wind turbines. In other cases, cities are work- ing with privately owned utilities and renew- able energy developers to construct solar arrays on city buildings, schools, and homes. Solution #3-City Utility Contracts Some cities are incorporating renewable energy requirements into their contract renewals with privately owned local utilities. For example, Denver, Colorado is working with its local utility, Xcel Energy, to establish modest renewable energy goals as part of the city's contract. Clean Energy, Good Jobs-Clean energy invest- ments not only save taxpayer dollars and protect the environment, they also create good jobs for the future. One example is the rooftop solar panels powering Northeastern University's Eli Student Center in Boston. Cool CITIES 11 .~ ~"'~ Fort Collins Sitting along the eastern edge of the Rocky Mountain Front, the city of Fort Collins has embraced renewable energy and energy efficiency as key components to meet the city's energy needs. In 2003, the City Council adopted the Electric Energy Supply Policy which aims to "maintain high system reliability, maintain competitive electric rates, and reduce the environmental impact of electricity generation:' This program sets strong clean energy targets, and is working to produce 1 5 percent of the city's electricity with renewable energy by 2017 and reduce per capita energy consump- tion 10 percent by 2012. Over the full time frame of the program, Fort Collins expects to reduce its global warming carbon dioxide emissions by 472,000 tons. Clean energy is not only reducing global warming emissions in Fort Collins, but it is also saving money by reducing costs. According to the city's municipal utility, the cost of meeting energy needs through energy efficiency is about 1.7 cents per kWh, while the cost of providing energy is about 3.7 cents per kWh. That means that in Fort Collins ener- gy efficiency is meeting citizens' needs at half the cost of energy coming from existing power plants. According to Michael B. Smith, Fort Collins'Utilities General Manager, "We are pleased that some of our future energy growth will come from renewable energy sources. The Electric Energy Supply Policy is a positive blueprint for the future." Funding for the city's efficiency and renewable energy programs comes from a 2 per- cent increase in customer rates. Even with these increases, Fort Collins continues to enjoy electricity rates below the state average, and will see lower energy costs as a result of the energy efficiency programs. LEARN MORE Read Fort Collins' Electric Energy Supply Policy at ci .fort -collins.co.us/utilities/energypolicy.php Columbia Last year, with 78 percent of the vote, the citizens of Columbia, Missouri overwhelming- ly approved a plan to require the city to increase its use of renewable energy sources, like wind and solar power, over the next 20 years. The measure will create a Renewable Energy Standard that requires that the city's municipal utility obtain 2 percent of its power from renewable energy by 2007, ramping up to 15 percent by 2022. Columbia's successful ballot initiative is part of a growing national trend of voter-driven policies to increase the use of clean, renewable energy sources. Voters in Colorado recently approved a statewide Renewable Energy Standard that requires utilities in the state to produce 10 percent of their electricity with clean energy sources like wind and solar power by 201 S. LEARN MORE Additional information about Columbia's renewal energy standard is available at dsireusa.org/ documents/lncentlves/M004H.htm Cool CITIES 12 J" OOL CITIES '.'\!!~l/olii"'tl!ll'!~"'''''~.'''' ...."...'f1I'''"-,~. !r'\:"~~i~~W'i~i~~,' Cool CITIES 13 Wind energy is not only generating pollu- tion-free energy to the town of Waverly, but it is also providing local economic development. As the first municipal utility in the United States to install its own wind turbines, Waverly Light & Power serves 4,300 customers in a 33 square-mile area. The utility has constructed wind turbines on land leased from local farmers, creating electricity for the city and additional income for the farmers. Waverly Light & Power's Board ofTrustees has set a goal of increasing wind produc- tion to 10 percent of the total local power supply, and is advancing quite well towards that target. Currently, the city's wind tur- bines generate 5.52 percent of the area's total electricity generation, and provide enough electricity to meet the needs of 761 homes each year. That translates into a reduction of carbon dioxide emissions by nearly 6,850 tons per year. LEARN MORE Read more on Waverly Light & Power's Web site at wavertyia.com "This is not only an environmental protection issue, but also an economic development and sustainability issue. Protecting our environment, we are protecting our resources and preserving them for future generations to come: -Hallandale Beach, Florida, Mayor Joy Cooper ,,' '" ~ '< r- ei :!l .. ~ " ENDORSING THE U.S. MAYORS CLIMATE PROTECTION AGREEMENT WHEREAS, the u.s. Conference of Mayors has previously adopted strong policy resolutions calling for cities, communities and the federal government to take actions to reduce global warming pollution; and WHEREAS, the Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the international community's most respected assemblage of scientists, has found that climate disruption is a reality and that human activities are largely responsible for increasing concentrations of global warming pollution; and WHEREAS, recent, well-documented impacts of climate disruption include average global sea level increases of four to eight inches during the 20th century; a 40 percent decline in Arctic sea-ice thickness; and nine of the ten hottest years on record occurring in the past decade; and WHEREAS, climate disruption of the magnitude now predicted by the scientific community will cause extremely costly disruption of human and natural systems throughout the world including: increased risk of floods or droughts; sea-level rises that interact with coastal storms to erode beaches, inundate land, and damage structures; more frequent and extreme heat waves; more frequent and greater concentrations of smog; and WHEREAS, on February 16, 2005, the Kyoto Protocol, an international agreement to address climate disruption, went into effect in the 141 countries that have ratified it to date; 38 of those countries are now legally required to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on average 5.2 percent below 1990 levels by 2012; and WHEREAS, the United States of America, with less than five percent of the world's population, is responsible for producing approximately 25 percent of the world's global warming pollutants; and WHEREAS, the Kyoto Protocol emissions reduction target for the u.s. would have been 7 percent below 1990 levels by 2012; and WHEREAS, many leading US companies that have adopted greenhouse gas reduction programs to demonstrate corporate social responsibility have also publicly expressed preference for the US to adopt precise and mandatory emissions targets and timetables as a means by which to remain competitive in the international marketplace, to mitigate financial risk and to promote sound investment decisions; and WHEREAS, state and local governments throughout the United States are adopting emission reduction targets and programs and that this leadership is bipartisan, coming from Republican and Democratic governors and mayors alike; and WHEREAS, many cities throughout the nation, both large and small, are reducing global warming pollutants through programs that provide economic and quality of life benefits such as reduced energy bills, green space preservation, air quality improvements, reduced traffic congestion, improved transportation choices, and economic development and job creation through energy conservation and new energy technologies; and WHEREAS, mayors from around the nation have signed the U.s. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement which, as amended at the 73rd Annual U.s. Conference of Mayors meeting, reads: The u.s. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement A. We urge the federal government and state governments to enact policies and programs to meet or beat the target of reducing global warming pollution levels to 7 percent below 1990 levels by 2012, including efforts to: reduce the United States' dependence on fossil fuels and accelerate the development of clean, economical energy resources and fuel-efficient technologies such as conservation, methane recovery for energy generation, waste to energy, wind and solar energy, fuel cells, efficient motor vehicles, and biofuels; B. We urge the U.s. Congress to pass bipartisan greenhouse gas reduction legislation that includes 1) clear timetables and emissions limits and 2) a flexible, market-based system of tradable allowances among emitting industries; and C. We will strive to meet or exceed Kyoto Protocol targets for reducing global warming pollution by taking actions in our own operations and communities such as: 1. Inventory global warming emissions in City operations and in the community, set reduction targets and create an action plan. 2. Adopt and enforce land-use policies that reduce sprawl, preserve open space, and create compact, walkable urban communities; 3. Promote transportation options such as bicycle trails, commute trip reduction programs, incentives for car pooling and public transit; 4. Increase the use of clean, alternative energy by, for example, investing in "green tags", advocating for the development of renewable energy resources, recovering landfill methane for energy production, and supporting the use of waste to energy technology; 5. Make energy efficiency a priority through building code improvements, retrofitting city facilities with energy efficient lighting and urging employees to conserve energy and save money; 6. Purchase only Energy Star equipment and appliances for City use; 7. Practice and promote sustainable building practices using the U.s. Green Building Council's LEEO program or a similar system; 8. Increase the average fuel efficiency of municipal fleet vehicles; reduce the number of vehicles; launch an employee education program including anti-idling messages; convert diesel vehicles to bio-diesel; 9. Evaluate opportunities to increase pump efficiency in water and wastewater systems; recover wastewater treatment methane for energy production; lO.Increase recycling rates in City operations and in the community; 11. Maintain healthy urban forests; promote tree planting to increase shading and to absorb C02; and 12.Help educate the public, schools, other jurisdictions, professional associations, business and industry about reducing global warming pollution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that The U.S. Conference of Mayors endorses the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement as amended by the 73rd annual U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting and urges mayors from around the nation to join this effort. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The U.S. Conference of Mayors will work in conjunction with ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability and other appropriate organizations to track progress and implementation of the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement as amended by the 73rd annual U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting. Benefits of ICLEI Membership Networki1lg & Eve1lts Networking is one of ICLEI's greatest strengths. ICLEI Members enjoy invitations to exclusive regional, national, and international events as well as direct access and referrals to ICLEI's global network of more than 770 local government Members. Tools & Resources Because every local government has unique needs, ICLEI Members have access to password-protected Internet sites that offer the latest information and resources on sustainable development and climate protection-including case studies and best practice reports; ICLEI publications such as Initiatives; customizable presentation materials; templates for press releases, policies, and internship activities; a CCP methodology toolkit; specialized tools for energy management, forestry, land-use planning, and transportation; and additional resources continually in development. Tech1lical Support & Professional Developme1lt A hallmark of ICLEI is hands-on assistance. A designated ICLEI staff liaison will help local government Members get the support they need, such as training tailored for elected officials and staff on communitywide education, implementation of specific measures, program assistance, media relations, grant seeking, and use of ICLEI's greenhouse gas emissions software that helps quantify and track reductions. Financial Support & Discou1lts In order to help Members find the resources necessary to realize their sustainability projects, ICLEI helps match Members with funding sources, offers Member discounts on ICLEI events, and provides access to grant- seeking resources and funding alerts. Recog1litio1l & Awards Celebrating progress and success inspires others. Through outreach, media, and public relations efforts, ICLEI Members are recognized for achievements and noteworthy progress such as milestone accomplishments and outstanding efforts made by individuals, communities, and local government Members. Representation Members are assured a voice at the table at top-level international meetings through ICLEI's official role as local government representative at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and as Local Government Major Group Coordinator at the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development. Governance As an association of local governments, invitations to elect, and to seek position on, ICLEl's international Executive Committee and the ICLEI U.S.A. Board of Directors are extended to Members. ICLEI Council membership and the opportunity to evaluate, shape, and adopt ICLEI policies and practices are extended to every ICLEI Member. IeLEI L Local Governments for Sustainability ICLEI U.S.A., Inc. 436 14th Street, Suite 1520 Oakland, CA 94612 U.S.A. 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Policy Institute Washington, DC ICLEI Members and Cities far Climate Protectian@ Campaign Participants December 2006 Santa Cruz, CA Santa Fe, NM Santa Monica, CA Santa Rosa, CA Sarasota Co., FL Saratoga Springs, NY Sausalito, CA Schenectady Co., NY Seattle, W A Sebastopol, CA Shutes bury, MA Somerville, MA Sonoma City, CA Sonoma Co., CA Spokane Co., W A Spokane, W A Springfield, MA Stamford, CT Suffolk Co., NY Syracuse, NY Tacoma, W A Takoma Park, MD Tampa, FL Toledo, OH Tompkins Co., NY Tucson, AZ Tumwater, W A Union City, CA Washtenaw Co., MI Watertown, MA West Chester, PA West HoUywood, CA Westchester Co., NY Weston, CT Whatcom Co., W A Williamstown, MA Willits, CA Winchester, MA Windham, CT Windsor, CA Windsor, CT Worcester, MA Northampton, MA Northfield, MN Novato, CA Oakland, CA Oak Harbor, W A Olympia, W A Oneonta, NY Orange Co., FL Orange Co., NC Overland Park, KS Palo Alto, CA Pawtucket, RI Petaluma, CA Philadelphia, P A Piedmont, CA Pioneer Valley Planning, MA Pittsburgh, PA Plainville, CT PIano, TX Point Arena, CA Portland, ME Portland, OR Portola VaDey, CA Prince George's Co., MD Providence, RI Provincetown, MA Rarmey Co., MN Reading, MA Riviera Beach, FL Roanoke, VA Rohnert Park, CA Sacramento, CA Saint Paul, MN Salem, MA Salt Lake City, UT Salt Lake Co., UT San Anselmo, CA San Antonio, TX San Diego, CA San Francisco, CA San Jose, CA San Leandro, CA San Miguel Co., CO San Rafael, CA Santa Barbara, CA Santa Clara Co., CA Huntington, NY Ipswich, MA Irvine, CA Ithaca, NY Kansas City, MO Keene, NH King Co., W A Kirkland, W A Langley, WA Lenox, MA Little Rock, AR Los Angeles, CA Louisville Metro, KY Lynn, MA Madison, WI Maplewood, NJ Marin Co., CA Marin Municipal Water Dist, CA Medford, MA Memphis, TN Mendocino Co., CA Mesa, AZ Miami Beach, FL Miami-Dade Co., FL Middlebury, VT Milwaukee, WI Minneapolis, MN Missoula, Mr Montgomery Co., MD Montpelier, VT Mount Rainier, MD Mount Vernon, NY Multnomah Co., OR Muncie, IN Nashua, NH Natick, MA New Britain, CT New Haven, CT New Orleans, LA New Paltz, NY New Rochelle, NY New York, NY Newark, CA Newark, NJ Newburyport, MA Newton, MA Chittenden Co., VT Chula Vista, CA Cloverdale, CA College Park, MD Columbia, SC Cooperstown, NY Corvallis. 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Phone: 510.844.0699 Fax: 510.844.0698 iclei_ usa@i~lei.org; www.iclei.org/usa Sustainability U.S.A. emai ICLEI-Local Governments for 436 14th Street, Suite 1520 Oakland, CA 94612 IeLEI Local Governments for Sustainability Frequently Asked Questions: Cities for Climate Protection@ Campaign What is JCLEn ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainabi1ity is an international membership associa- tion of local governments dedicated to addressing environmental issues through local action. What is the Citiesfor Climate Protection@ Campaign? The Cities for Climate Protection@ (CCP) Campaign ICLEI's hallmark program that engages cities, towns, and counties in reducing the pollution that causes global warming. The CCP Campaign started in 1993. How many cities, towns, and counties participate? More than 200 cities, towns, and counties in the United States-and more than 770 communities worldwide-participate in the CCP Campaign. How does ajurisdiction participate in the CCP Campaign? Any city, county, or town can participate in the CCP Campaign by joining ICLEI and adopting a resolution or making an executive proclamation that commits to reducing lo- cal emissions that contribute to global warming. The process is not linear and consists of working through five milestones: 1. Conduct a local emissions inventory and forecast of greenhouse gas emissions 2. Adopt an emissions reduction target 3. Draft an action plan to achieve the target 4. Implement the action plan 5. Evaluate, report on progress, and update plans How do jurisdictions benefitfrom CCP participation? · Participating jurisdictions reduce global warming pollution, cut traffic, save tax dollars, clean the air, and improve the quality of life in their communities. · CCP participants have access to a global network of local governments that act to protect the climate through innovative and proven projects. · ICLEI provides technical assistance, emissions analysis software, case studies, training workshops, publications, and other learning, networking and recognition opportunities. Over ICLEI L toea J Governments for Sustainability ICLEI U.S.A., Inc. 436 14th Street, Suite 1520 Oakland, GA 94612 U.S.A. Phone: +1-510/844'{)699 Fax: +1-510/844'{)698 E-mail: iclei-usa@iclei.org Web: www.iciei.org/usa U.S. Regional Capacity Centers Northeast RGG Western States RGG Northwest RGG ICLEI U.S.A. Policy Institute Washington, DG How much staff time does CCP participation require? The CCP staffliaison from the energy, planning, public works or other department integrates CCP work with ongoing department activity. The time requirement varies depending upon the size and complexity of the local government, the pace at which the community opts to address the milestones, and the involvement of community members. How do local governments inventory emissions? ICLEI provides forms for collecting data and software for conducting the emissions inventory. Relevant data are collected for local transportation, waste, and energy consumption. The software computes emissions numbers as well as co-benefits related to cost savings and criteria air pollution prevention. The resulting inventory is a valuable resource for planning new activities and serves as a baseline for measuring progress. How do local governments develop emissions reduction plans? Cities, towns, and counties use the CCP toolkit to work through the milestone process. The toolkit helps participants identify emissions reduction ideas and strategies. ICLEI also provides case studies and sample action plans prepared by other CCP local governments. How much does CCP participation cost? The CCP is free for members of ICLEI. ICLEI membership provides discounts on publications, events, and software. ICLEI members pay an annual fee based on population. ~ ICLEI U.S.A Membership Dues Chart Full Membership: Local Governments Population Dues 1 to 50,000 $600 50,001 to 100,000 $1,200 100,001 to 200,000 $1,750 200,001 to 300,000 $2,250 300,001 to 500,000 $2,750 500,001 to 750,000 $3,500 750,001 to 1,000,000 $4,500 1,000,001 to 2,000,000 $5,750 2,000,001 to 4,000,000 $7,000 Over 4,000,000 $8,000 Full Membership: American Indian Communities ~---- Dues Population Group I Group II Group 11\ Group IV Income Per Capita Income Per Capita Income Per Capita Income Per Capita $0-745 $746-2,975 $2,976-9,205 $9,206+ . 1 to 500 $100 $300 $400 $600 Over 500 $150 $350 $450 $1,200 Population Group I Service Delivery Cost per Customer $0-745 $150 $200 $250 $350 $400 $450 $500 $750 Dues Group III Service Delivery Cost per Customer $2,976-9 205 $450 $500 $550 $650 $750 $1,000 $2,000 $3,000 Group IV Service Delivery Cost per Customer $9,206+ $1 200 $1,750 $2,250 $3,500 $4,500 $5,750 $7,000 $8,000 Group II Service Delivery Cost per Customer $746-2975 $350 $400 $450 $550 $650 $750 $1,000 $1,500 1 to 100 000 100,001 to 200,000 200,001 to 500,000 500,001 to 750,000 750,001 to 1,000,000 1,000,001 to 2,000,000 2,000,001 to 4,000,000 Over 4,000,000 *DI./e8 based on USA per capita income as reponed by /he World Bank World Dewlopment Indicators database, September 2004 IeLEI L Local Governments for Sustainability ICLEI U.S.A., Inc. 436 14th Street, Suite 1520 Oaldand. CA 94612 U.S.A PIlort8: +1-5101844-0699 Fax: +1-510f844.0698 E-maU: icIei-usa@lcIei.org Web: www.icIei.orgIusa U.S. Regional Capacity Centers Northeast RCC Boston. MA Padftc NcIrttIMIt RCC SeatUe. WA Western StatH RCC Fort Collins. CO ICLEI U.S.A. Policy Institute Washington. DC