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Overview of Discussion
• Introduction
• Plan Contents
• Next Steps
• Discussion
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Introduction
• Iowa City's timeline of taking action on climate
• Planning Process Recap
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Timeline
October 2007: August 2009:
Mayor Wilburn Iowa City
signs U.S. Mayors' completes GHG
Cimate Protection Inventory
Agreement (1 st in Iowa)
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February 2016:
Mayor Throgmorton
signs the Compact
of Mayors
March 2016:
Iowa City receives 4
STAR certification but
shows a need to focus
on Climate and Energy
December 2016:
Iowa City sets
emissions reduction
target
2014 2015 2016
January 2017:
Iowa City appoints
Steering Committee
for climate plan
process
February 2008: November 2014: May 2017 — June 2018:
City Council agrees to Mayor Hayek signs Development of Iowa City
participate in "Cities updated US Climate Climate Action and
for Climate Protection Protection Adaptation Plan
Campaign" agreement
Timeline
October 2007: August 2009:
Mayor Wilburn Iowa City
signs U.S. Mayors' completes GHG
Cimate Protection Inventory
Agreement (1 at in Iowa)
1 1
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February 2008:
City Council agrees to
participate in "Cities
for Climate Protection
Campaign"
• 2025
Goal:
Reduce emissions
by
26-28%
• 2050
Goal:
Reduce emissions
by
80%
February 2016:
Mayor Throgmorton
signs the Compact
of Mayors
March 2016:
Iowa City receives 4
STAR certification but
shows a need to focus
on Climgjg.apd_Energy
December 2016:
Iowa City sets
emissions reduction
target
2014 2O,S
November 2014:
Mayor Hayek signs
updated US Climate
Protection
agreement
January 2017:
Iowa City appoints
Steering Committee
for climate plan
process
May 2017 — June 2018:
Development of Iowa City
Climate Action and
Adaptation Plan
Planning Process Recap
• 9 Steering Committee Meetings
• 2 Community Meetings*
• Stakeholder interviews (internal & external)
• Survey: 800 respondents
• Research + integration with existing city services and
departmental work
Planning Process Recap
• Goal: Identify set of actions that when implemented,
will achieve Iowa City's emission targets
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Plan Contents
• 5 action areas
• Can Iowa City reach its emissions reduction targets?
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Taking Action:
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Buildings — Taking Action
• 1.1 *Increase energy efficiency in
residences
• 1.2 *Increase energy efficiency in
businesses
• 1.3* Increase energy efficiency in new
buildings
• 1.4 *Increase on-site renewable
energy systems and electrification
• 1.5 Initiate community solar projects
• 1.6 Support energy benchmarking
tools
• 1.7 *Continue to increase energy
efficiency in city -owned buildings
Top: Air sealing to prevent leaks
Bottom: Adding insulation to prevent heat loss
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Taking Action:
Transportation
Transportation — Taking Action
Top: Bike parking at the library
Bottom: Mass transit riders
• 2.1 *Increase use of mass transit
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• 2.2 *Embrace electric vehicles,
alternative fuel vehicles, and other
emerging technologies
• 2.3 *Increase bicycle and
pedestrian transportation
• 2.4 *Increase compact and
contiguous development
• 2.5 *Increase employee commuter
options
• 2.6 Manage parking options
• 2.7 Reduce the city's vehicle
emission footprint
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Taking Action:
Waste
Waste — Taking Action
• 3.1 Increase recycling at multifamily
properties
• 3.2 Increase composting of organics
• 3.3 Increase waste -source reduction
• 3.4 Establish partnerships to divert
construction waste from landfill
• 3.5 Reduce waste at city facilities
• 3.6 Create a comprehensive waste
management plan
• 3.7 *Complete a feasibility study to
capture methane from wastewater
operations
• 3.8 *Complete a feasibility study to
generate energy from landfill
methane
Picture: Recycle bins promote reducing what we send
to landfill
Adaptation — Taking Action
Picture: Ralston Creek
• 4.1 Conduct a vulnerable
populations asset mapping
exercise
• 4.2 *Develop communications
and outreach plan for
vulnerable populations
• 4.3 *Analyze climate -related
public health impacts in Iowa
City
• 4.4 *Coordinate extreme
weather preparedness planning
with local agencies
• 4.5 *Assess citywide and
neighborhood stormwater
management
• 4.6 Expand Iowa City's tree
canopy
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Taking Action:
Sustainable
Lifestyle
Sustainable Lifestyle — Taking Action
• 5.1 Encourage a plant -rich diet
• 5.2 Expand community gardens
and access to healthy local
foods
• 5.3 Encourage the purchase of
local products and responsible
purchasing
• 5.4 Create funding mechanisms
to support community -wide
climate action
• 5.5 Incorporate this climate plan
into the City's sustainability
communications
• 5.6 Initiate a green recognition
program
• 5.7 Develop internal city
sustainability operations guide
Top: Kids watering a garden
Bottom: Aerial view of community garden in Iowa City
With these actions, can Iowa City reach its targets?
October 2007: August 2009:
Mayor Wilburn Iowa City
signs U.S. Mayors' completes GHG
Cimate Protection Inventory
Agreement (1 at in Iowa)
1 1
t
February 2008:
City Council agrees to
participate in "Cities
for Climate Protection
Campaign"
• 2025
Goal:
Reduce emissions
by
26-28%
• 2050
Goal:
Reduce emissions
by
80%
February 2016:
Mayor Throgmorton
signs the Compact
of Mayors
March 2016:
Iowa City receives 4
STAR certification but
shows a need to focus
on Climgjg.apd_Energy
December 2016:
Iowa City sets
emissions reduction
target
2014 2O7S
November 2014:
Mayor Hayek signs
updated US Climate
Protection
agreement
January 2017:
Iowa City appoints
Steering Committee
for climate plan
process
May 2017 — June 2018:
Development of Iowa City
Climate Action and
Adaptation Plan
2025 goal:
Reduce 2005 -level emissions by 26-28%
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Next Steps
• Final edits to plan
• Community Meeting #2
• On to implementation!
• Other related documents
• Community Toolkit
• Iowa City Adaptation Report
• Implementation Tracking Tool
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Community Meeting —July 11th i
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6 p.m.. Meeting Room A
Iowa City Public Library
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Iowa City Climate Pledge
TODAY
I pledge to do my best to:
IPlease check all that apply)
Energy: Improve energy efficiency in my home and use energy wisely
Transportation: Reduce car trips per week by choosing to combine trips or get there by walking,
biking, carpooling, or using mass transit.
Waste: Reduce what I throw away by increasing my recycling, composting, re -using, re -purposing,
and the purchasing of more durable goods—or not purchasing it in the first place)
Adaptation: Establish a household emergency plan for floods, heat emergencies and other natural
disasters.
Sustainable Lifestyle: Support my local economy by shopping closer to home, eating more locally
produced food, gardening and/or participating In CSA's and farmers markets.
Signature:
Date:_
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In addition to my Iowa aty almste Pladga, l will.
(please check all that apply)
H Energy: Since Iowa City is a community where nearly all electricity will be generated by wind, I will
consider switching from gas to electric when replacing appliances and systems in my home.
Transportation: Consider a low or zero -emissions vehicle the next time I purchase (or rent) a car.
A Waste: Promote less waste by composting, buying second hand, sharing, and repairing.
YYi Adaptation: Take note of the most vulnerable people in my immediate neighborhood and commit
to checking in on them in times of emergencies and making sure they have the information they
need to stay safe and healthy.
ii Sustainable Lifestyle: Commit to eating a planFnch diet for the majority of my meals.
Add your own:
Signature'
Date:_
Other Documents — Community Toolkit
Iowa City Climate Action and Adaptation Plan - Fact
Sheet
What is Climate Change?
Taking Climate Action: At Home
A. Checklist for Climate Action around the Home
B. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Calculator
C. Postcard "Guide to a Climate Friendly Diet"
Taking Climate Action: At Work
A. Checklist for Climate Action Around the EUSI11e SS
Clean Energy Resources
A. Energy Efficiency Resources
B. Renewable Energy Resources
C. Alternative Fuel Vehicles
■ Activities for K-12 Students
0 Iowa City Resources
Checklist for Climate Action Around the Home
Fighting climate change requires everyone to contribute by taking action in their homes with
small changes. Here are some suggestions of how you can help right now!
Energy:
Unplug electronics and tum off lights when not in use or use a power strip.
Replace old lightbulbs with LEDs that use less energy and last longer.
Replace refrigerators and other appliances with those labeled ENERGY STAR&
Determine how much electricity you can save by plugging devices into an electricity
usage monitor.
Adjust your thermostat in the winter to 68 degrees during the day and lower while asleep
or away from home. In the summer, keep your home warmer while away and 78 degrees
only when you are at home. Install a programmable thermostat for more savings.
Only run the dishwasher with a full load and only do full loads of laundry.
Take shorter showers and/or install a low -8
Ensure that your home is properly insulate
Consider installing a solar thermal system
Take advantage of your utility's energy eff
Wash clothes in cold water and hang out
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Other Documents — Adaptation Report
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Other Documents — Tracking Tool
• Design in progress
• Tool to aid in tracking progress for every action
• Establishes set of metrics (and their sources)
• Can be used to build annual reports
Discussion
Thank you.
Lindy Wordlaw,
Elevate Energy
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