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Home My WebLink AboutClimate Action presentationIowa City Climate Action and Adaptation Plan: Planning for our Future July 2, 2019 IOWGCITY CLIMATE ACTION TO!! j � V Creating a more livable, equitable d resilient tomorrow I r M CITY OF IOWA CIN UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE Iowa City Climate Plan Timeline • Sustainability Assessment • Signed US Compact of Mayors Agreement • Awarded 4 -Star Rating with STAR Communities • Set 2025 and 2050 Carbon Emissions Targets • Climate Plan Kickoff • Completed Climate Action and Adaptation Plan August 2013 February 2016 March 2016 December 2016 April 2017 September 2018 r i Sustainability Assessment 2013 ]TY Climate Cation and Adaptation Plan Susfaliabk Re k Recommendation Iowa City sets highest globally recommended targets Iowa City City Council adopts Paris = `� Agreement targets: 25=28% by 2025 80% by 2050 A�, CA Iowa City Plan completed A�l cp�, IPCC issues new recommendations IPCC new recommended targets: 45% by 2030 100% by 2050 Recent annual emissions trends using Global Protocol for Community Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventories 1,600,000 1,400,000 1,200,000 N � 1,000,000 C ° 800,000 d 0 600,000 U 400,000 200,000 0 Iowa City CommunityCOZe Totals by Sector —�i--------------------------------- N U] n W ON O .-I N M a N UO n W O1 O ti N M a N UO n W ON O O O O O O N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N M O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N N Industrial Commercial Residential UI Power Plant M Transportation NNS Waste 2005 Baseline 2025 Target ----2050 Target 2030 IPCC Target Reduction as of 2018: IIOWAO',I 2 CLIMATE ACTION ' Creating a more livable, TODAY. \ equitable d resilient tomorrow lr L ®FaT CITYF IOWA CIN UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE Emissions Sources 95% of emissions in Iowa City are community generated 2015 Iowa City Emissions Comparison City Operations vs. Community Community 95.5% IOWGCITY CLIMATE ACTION TOD� V Creating a more livable, equitable d reutlent tomorrow City Operations 4.5% I i 11 wr®'m� CITY OF IOWA CITY UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE Municipal Emissions Overview 2.52 5.79 2015 Municipal Operations Emissions by Sector (metric tonnes CO 1.476 1,314 124 3.11% ❑ -4% II" CLIMATE ACTION ZDA Solid Waste (Methane) Wastewater Treatment Facility Other Buildings and Facilities Water Treatment Facility Vehicle Fleet Transit Fleet Streetlights and Traffic Signals Airport Facilities Creating a more livable, equitable eb reoliend tomorrow I CITY OF IOWA CITY UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE Energy tracking for all City facilities 2018 Municipal Facilities Natural Gas and Electricity Use and Emissions Natural Gas Electricity Metric Use Tonnes Use Tonnes Tonnes Emissions Improvements implemented or planned Sector (therms) CO (kWh) CO Total CO %of Total CO2 Total Cost since 2015 Wastewater Treatment 179,572 955 10,189,947 4,918 5,873 34.7% $ 632,261 Water Treatment 22,681 121 8,725,270 4,211 4,332 23.8% $ 420,357 Streetlights - - 1,882,381 908 908 5.0% $ 300,719 Mercer 100,951 537 999,939 483 1,020 5.9% $ 106,843 Library 31,028 165 1,445,327 698 863 4.8% $ 117,785 Parking Ramps 27,069 144 2,537,897 1,225 1,369 7.6% $ 154,001 City Hall 30,649 163 1,176,409 568 731 4.1% $ 95,363 Rec Center 44,919 239 475,097 229 468 2.7% $ 58,363 Parks 13,855 74 569,880 275 349 2.0% $ 69,408 Senior Center 23,598 126 384,844 186 311 1.8% $ 43,705 All other facilities 88,048 468 1,852,258 1 143 1,611 8.1% A$ 277 879 Totals: 562,370 2,992 30,239,249 14,843 17,835 100.0% $ 2,276,684 I r L w CLIMATESm,a'T4 ACTION Creating a more livable, .n,�► TODAY. equitable d resilient tomorrow CITY OF IOWA CITY \�� UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE Community Emissions Overview 2018 Community -wide Emissions by Source (metric tonnes COZe) 20,682 2% 69,12E 7% ■ Electricity Natural Gas a Coal ■ Transportation • Waste City cannot regulate most of these emissions sources (Electricity, natural gas, UI Power Plant) 2018 Community -wide Emissions by Sector (metric tonnes COZe) 20,682 2% ■ Industrial ■ Commercial ■ Residential ■ UI Power Plant ■ Transportation ■ Waste City has limited ability to regulate consumption and efficiency; has ability to incentivize community action Ir , CLIMATEy` ,yr®E�� ACTION Creating a more livable,� TODAY. equitable d resilient tomorrow CITY OF IOWA CITY �� UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE Buildings City's rehab program performed 52 home energy audits since January 2018 (1.1) * Numbers in I I correlate to Climate Plan Actions • Energy Efficiency Grants issued (1.1, 1.2, 1.3): • Funding to kickoff activities of Johnson Clean Energy District • Installation of digital programmable thermostat and solar lights to yield 20% efficiency at non-profit • Three air source heat pumps and a solar array for affordable housing projects • Energy efficiency lighting retrofits at non -profits • Installing solar arrays at new Public Works facility and at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area (1.5) • Discussions underway with MidAmerican Energy about community solar (1.5) • Building Improvements at City Facilities (1.7): • Installing Building Automation Systems, new boilers, HVAC • City facilities converted 2,300 bulbs to LED lights since September 2018 • Majority of the City's 3,500 streetlights converted to LED • New facility energy tracking software purchased in 2018 to analyze data to help prioritize energy efficiency improvements • Staff tracking progress on state adoption of 2018 energy code and development of 2021 Energy Code • Current inspections require verification of duct leakage/door blaster test results, window & door U -values, insulation R values, and equipment efficiencies • More detailed energy code inspections to be considered with future budget proposals lr L -w CLIMATET ACTION Creating a more livable, ► TODAY. equitable d resilient tomorrow CITY OF IOWA CITY UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE Transportation • Community -wide transportation study in final negotiation with consultant. (2.1) • City goal: double ridership by 2028 • Pending grant applications for up to 4 electric buses • Electric Vehicles (2.2): • Vehicle fleet has seven electric vehicles and three hybrids. Two more hybrids budgeted • Ten public EV charging stalls (5 stations) installed in Capitol, Court, Dubuque, Harrison, & Swan ramps * Numbers in I I correlate to Climate Plan Actions • EV Readiness plan — fundin from Iowa Economic Development Agency (IEDA) Energy office to collaborate with other cities in Eastern Iowa F2.2) • Bicycle Initiatives: • Installing Lanes (2.3) according to the Bike Master Plan developed in 2016 (111 Ave, Camp Cardinal, Myrtle, Greenwood, Dodge, Governor, Mormon Trek, Clinton; Foster Road in 2019, McCollister and Madison in 2020) • Launching bike share program 2019 • Supplied bicycles and riding instruction for immigrant and low-income populations • Riding instruction for seniors • Created `Bike Shorts" video education series • City fuel monitoring and efficiency (2.7): • Revised routing of recycling, solid waste, and organics trucks • Engine Idling Time Policy adopted June 2019 lr L -w CLIMATE S m,aT ACTION Creating a more livable, .n,�► TODAY. equitable d resilient tomorrow CITY OF IOWA CITY \�� UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE Waste 4 Y * Numbers in ( ) correlate to Climate Plan Actions • Recycling and Organics: • 65 -gallon recyclingcarts suppliedto 16,000 curbside customers (3.1) r • Multi -family recycling requirement in place (3.1) Year -Over -Year Recycling Collection • Approximately 7,000 organicscarts delivered in since fall 2018 (3.2) 250 • Staffing Support (3.2): 0 200 • Refuse position (FY2020) (increased waste diversion) U • Landfill position (FY2020) (increase efficiency, composting, & compaction) E 150 v 100 — • Grants issued in 2018-2019 (3.3): v o so • Household item landfill diversion project U • Sewing cooperative reuse of materials 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec • Conducted consumption -based inventory of Iowa City in 2017 —2017 —2018 —2019 • Education campaign for diversion of construction materials in progress (3.4) • Effective Jan. 1, 2018, cardboard ban has diverted 1227 tons (3.4) cro Curbside Organics Collected (tons) sao • Community recycling and reuse workshops held by City in so early in 2019 (3.4) 2130 100 0 Ion 11 a Oa Da: • City facility composting programs (3.5) Jan Feb Mm Ap- May J. M A, S® Now • 28ll .2018 .2019 • An RFP for consultant study on methane as a renewable energy source at Landfill and Waste Water facilities is anticipated in summer 2019 with a t 3 consultant selection by the end of the year (3.6 & 3.7) IOWACITY CLIMA TE — �+ ACTION Creating a more livable, S mFaT TODAequitable d resilient tomorrow .n,�► CITY OF IOWA CITY UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE Adaptation • Equity and Climate (4.1): 404 * Numbers in ( ) correlate to Climate Plan Actions • City granted Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Fellow for summer 2019 from Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN) • City working with University classes and Climate Action Board sub -committee on equity and climate by providing GIS and City data; engaging with community and students • City approved adoption of the Johnson County Emergency Management Agency Hazard Mitigation Plan in May 2019 (4.4) • City staffing support (4.5): • Stormwater Technician (FY2020) (permit compliance and improvement projects) Assistant Parks Superintendent (FY2019) (Natural areas management) • Natural Areas Management (4.5): Completed Natural Areas Management Plan (January 2018) • Received two $200k Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Grants for Hickory Hill Park Ryerson Woods and Sand Prairie invasive species removal • City a participant in soil protection education and awareness program with neighbor agencies (4.5) • Grant issued in 2018: data collection at Terry Trueblood to create an adaptation plan for the park (4.5) • 1,500 trees planted in the past three years (4.6) • Camp Cardinal (192 trees) • Lower West Branch (94 trees) • 75 trees to buffer railroad off 42011 St. in fall 2019 10w 0 Y CLIMATE ACTION TODA V Creating a more livable, equitable d resilient tomorrow Ir L ®'ate CITY OF IOWA CIN UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE Sustainable lifestyle 4 * Numbers in I ) correlate to Climate Plan Actions • In 2019, 221 community garden plots. Next year, adding orchard of 26 fruit -bearing plants, 10-15 garden plots, and reconfiguring a garden to include varying plot sizes and more paths (5.2) • City issued a $45,000 grant to Field to Family in support of starting a local food hub (5.2) • Local foods, energy, and waste reduction grants issued in 2018-2019 (5.1, 5.4, 5.5): • "Garden gurus' at Edible Classroom, Wetherby Park, and Chadek Green Community Garden • Women, Food & Agriculture Network to match aspiring women farmers with seasoned farm mentors • "Community Food Sovereignty Initiative" identifying food preferences of immigrant and low-income community members finding it challenging to access familiar and affordable produce • Willowwind School "Children -to -Children Climate Actions: Composting, Gardening, Infiltrating, and Growing Healthy" project • Fast fashion climate impacts Flyover Fest speaker • Interfaith Light and Power education series held at local churches • Communication efforts (5.5) include: • Hourly staff and interns • Weekly social media posts and monthly newsletter • Annual public report of Climate Plan progress • Work with Climate Advisory Board Communications Sub -Committee • The City will be introducing its first "Sustainability Recoggnition Program" for businesses and organizations in Iowa City. More information will be released by end of 2019 (5.6) • Initiated Climate Festival (2020) planning with community partners IOWGCITY CLIMATE ACTION TODA V Creating a more livable, equitable d resilient tomorrow Ir L ®Z - ...•._ CITY OF IOWA CIN UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE ■ Can we meet 45% reduction goal by 2030? • Already have 21% reduction • Requires 2% reduction annually until 2030 If... • Electricity emissions reduced by 85% • Coal emissions reduced by 50% • Building retrofits and electrification measures reduce natural gas by 20% • Increased transit ridership and EV adoption reduce transportation by 10% • Methane emissions reduced by 50% ■ Community -wide focus on: • Existing building stock • Natural gas replacement • Electric vehicle adoption (2005) 1,285,168 metric tonnes Cote (2018) 1,020,073 metric tonnes Cole 716 MT Cole rro E3 v 153 MT Cole r) r) E3 561 MT Cole N 0 687 MT Cole r) 0 346 MT Cole r) Ir -�i CITY OF IOWA CITY UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE Focus: Present and Future GtV • Budgeted additional staff • Continued building efficiency and performance • Transportation efforts • Equity focus on all plan actions • Future: • Detailed energy code inspections • Building incentives Community • Private sector engagement & partnerships: residents, businesses, industry, University of Iowa, schools, non -profits • Climate Action Advisory Board: advocating external focus and connection with community partners; possible shift to formal commission • Climate Strikers: requesting a climate emergency declaration, revising the Climate Plan to IPCC targets, and additional staff II" CLIMATE ACTION TODAY Creating a more livable, equitable d resilient tomorrow I l 1 4 :li pq;� CITYF IOWA CITY UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE Moving Forward I'_cu�dloi,�l� • Plan developed with _ SCh001 District community input but Snidc>n1 there is no finite end to T n,t�l�wels Students, �I�,hns��n (��nml� this work � I Residents City Plan was designed for Rc<ill�\rs • adaptability: Whatever ,ihndh i� Ri �u (�cimnuctels ''�climate(ACtion z<<1it,�� the target, community and al City will together define how to addressoals I IC�I11',OWII�Iti. 1)�'��lot�i� g l�esident comm-mfttt yNon-Profits 1n N)Ilr(. ick <n, • Strengthened partnerships J I dsiness g p p will allow more work to beLCICO(.BL done comprehensively 1 " Climate Strikers and at a more rapid pace 11,11nbor of c„ I» \10,1111r11r,111 Lfwli d Ti=,iiitiii Rider, • Planting seeds with grants Bic�vclisis or other incentives ConsunWli , encourages growth in Fdtic<ltors community support and Banks awareness Cunlr(uturs Renters