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Iowa City Climate Action Commission Agenda
Monday, Dec. 5, 2022, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Emma J. Harvat Hall
Iowa City City Hall
410 E. Washington St.
Meeting Agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Nov. 7, 2022 minutes
4. Public Comment on items not on the Agenda
-Commentators shall address the Commission for no more than 3 minutes. Commissioners shall
not engage in discussion with the public concerning said items.
5. Announcements – informational updates
a. Action items from last meeting (Staff)
b. Upcoming events (Staff)
i. Iowa Public Records and Open Meetings Training (Dec. 8)
ii. Pheasant Ridge Neighborhood Center Open House (Dec. 9)
iii. Senior Center of Iowa City First Friday (Jan. 6)
c. Working group updates (Staff)
i. Resilience Hub Prioritization (Grimm, Hutchinson, Eynon-Lynch, Walter)
d. Community Based Organization outreach (Commissioners)
i. Home Builders Association (Krieger), South District Neighborhood (Eynon-
Lynch), NAACP, Black Voices Project (Soglin), Johnson County Affordable
Housing Coalition (Fraser), Lucas Farms Neighborhood (Giannakouros)
e. Recognition and thanks for outgoing CAC members: Guerra, Hutchinson, and Soglin
(Staff and Commissioners)
f. Meeting schedule for 2023 (Staff)
i. First Monday of the month EXCEPT January 9 (second Monday), Sept. 11
(second Monday), and Nov. 13 (second Monday)
ii. Chair/Vice Chair elections in January
g. Climate Action Update for Iowa City Community School District (Grimm)
6. Unfinished/Ongoing Business:
a. Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant funding priorities – discuss and finalize
priority recommendations
7. Recap
a. Confirmation of next meeting time and location
i. Monday, Jan. 9, 3:30-5 p.m., Emma J. Harvat Hall
b. Actionable items for commission, working groups, and staff
8. Adjourn
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MINUTES PRELIMINARY
IOWA CITY CLIMATE ACTION COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 7, 2022 – 3:30 PM – FORMAL MEETING
EMMA J. HARVART HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Michal Eynon-Lynch, John Fraser, Stratis Giannakouros, Ben
Grimm, Clarity Guerra, Kasey Hutchinson, Matt Krieger, Jesse
Leckband (via zoom), Becky Soglin, Gabriel Sturdevant (via
zoom), Matt Walter
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT: Daniel Bissell, Andrea Bowler, Sarah Gardner, Megan Hill
OTHERS PRESENT:
CALL TO ORDER:
Soglin called the meeting to order.
APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 10, 2022 MINUTES:
Krieger moved to approve the minutes from October 10, 2022.
Walter seconded the motion, a vote was taken and the motion passed 9-0 (Giannakouros and
Hutchinson were not present for the vote).
PUBLIC COMMENT OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Action Items from last meeting (Staff):
• Staff amended the minutes from last meeting.
• Staff forwarded questions to MidAmerican; responses are in the agenda packet.
• Ayman Sharif’s resilience hub workshop report is in the agenda packet.
• Staff reported that Ann Arbor’s consultant has been hired, the planning process is
underway, and they anticipate having a report done by the end of June.
Upcoming events (Staff):
i. Teen Resilience Corps kit distribution (Nov. 14-18)
ii. America Recycles Day "Ask Jane + Jen" (Nov. 19)
iii. AmeriCorps team at Kirkwood STEAM event (Nov. 21-22)
{Giannakouros & Hutchinson joined the meeting}
Working Group Updates (Staff):
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i. Resilience Hub Prioritization (Grimm, Hutchinson, Eynon-Lynch, Walter) – discussed the
difference between resilience hubs, emergency shelters, and critical facilities. Pilot
program will involve outreach to organizations that already exist in the community to
build up into resilience hubs.
Community Based Organization outreach (Commissioners):
i. Home Builders Association (Krieger) – no update
ii. South District Neighborhood (Eynon Lynch) – no update
iii. NAACP (Soglin) – no update
iv. Black Voices Project (Soglin) - no update
v. Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition (Fraser) – JCAHC director is leaving and
will be replaced in January. Fraser noted conversations about the insulation project.
vi. Lucas Farms Neighborhood (Giannakouros) – no update
UNFINISHED/ONGOING BUSINESS:
Goldie Marketing Plan: Hill described the rollout of the climate action mascot, Goldie. Six
bimonthly campaigns will utilize Goldie to help with climate messaging. The
November/December campaign targets insulation. Hill shared examples of Goldie’s
appearances in climate action newsletters, social media, utility bill insert, and on the website.
The agenda packet shows the plan for the Goldie campaigns over the next 12 months.
Hill responded to a question about metrics for tracking success of the campaigns. Each
newsletter generates a report on opens and clicks. Social media posts and YouTube videos
track views. Mailers are less automatic for tracking, but it was reported the utility insert went out
over the weekend, and NDS is already getting phone calls about the insulation program.
Program participation is a higher priority measure than views as the goal of the campaigns.
Suggestions from Commission members included comparing the click-through rate to other
campaigns to gauge engagement. Adding “How did you hear about this program?” could also
provide helpful data. A working group might review Goldie campaigns next year to brainstorm
ideas and recommend which campaigns to repeat. Goldie as a charismatic character could
inspire participation by focusing on the positive benefits of climate action -- or perhaps putting
Goldie in peril might get results. Giveaways for these campaigns should be purposefully chosen
and local resources prioritized where possible. Local businesses and organizations could make
good partners for the campaigns.
NEW BUSINESS:
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funding priorities: City will
receive federal funding through this formula grant. Exact amount will be known year’s end;
$75,000-$153,000 is expected. Commission is being asked to make recommendations as to the
top priorities, similar to the process used previously to recommend ARPA funding priorities.
Gardner noted these funds can help pay for solar installations on municipal buildings like the
Public Works building solar array (which is moving forward and one likely use).
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In this meeting and the December meeting, the goal is to arrive at some consensus as to what
the top priorities should be. Fifteen eligible uses for the funds were listed in the agenda packet.
Commissioners offered some initial ideas:
• A research project focused on renewable energy storage like a community battery
backup
• The $75k could be used to support something synergistic with an ongoing City project,
partner with agencies, or jumpstart other things already on the priority list.
• Roots for Trees is a successful example of a financial incentive program; perhaps it
could be duplicated for energy-efficiency. Another existing example is the City’s heat
pump, insulation, and electric panel program.
Commissioners will submit their top three priorities to staff prior to the December meeting, and
that can be used as a beginning discussion point.
Eynon-Lynch asked if staff could identify any non-starters on the list. Gardner affirmed that
commissioners’ outside perspective is valued, and ideas from this group will be included with
ideas from staff and City Council.
RECAP:
a. Confirmation of next meeting time and location:
a. Monday December 5, 3:30-5 p.m., Emma J. Harvat Hall
b. Actionable items for commission, working groups, and staff
a. Each Commissioner send three top priorities for the Energy Efficiency and
Conservation Block Grant funding to staff by December 2.
b. Staff will make sure that the October CAAP report is included in the next
agenda packet for easy review.
ADJOURNMENT:
Krieger moved to adjourn, Grimm seconded the motion. A vote was taken and the motion
passed 11-0.
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CLIMATE ACTION
COMMISSION ATTENDANCE
RECORD
2022
NAME
TERM EXP. 12/6/2021 1/10/2022 2/7/2022 3/7/2022 4/4/2022 5/2/2022 6/6/2022 7/11/2022 8/15/2022 9/12/2022 10/10/2022 11/7/2022 Michal Eynon-
Lynch
12/31/2024 NM X X X X X X NM X X x x
John Fraser 12/31/2024 NM X X X X X X NM X X x x
Stratis
Giannakouros
UI Rep
NM
X
O/E X X X O/E NM X X x x
Clarity Guerra 12/31/2022 NM X X X X O/E X NM X X x x
Ben Grimm 10/31/2023 NM O/E X X O/E X X NM X X x x
Grace
Holbrook*
12/31/2021 NM -- -- -- -- -- -- NM -- -- -- --
Megan Hill* 12/31/2022 NM X X X X X -- NM -- -- -- --
Kasey
Hutchinson
12/31/2022 NM X X X X X X NM X X x x
Matt Krieger 12/31/2023 NM X X X X O/E X NM X O/E x x
Jesse
Leckband
MidAmerican
Rep
NM X O/E X X X X NM X O/E x x
Becky Soglin 12/31/2022 NM X X X X X X NM X X x x
Gabe
Sturdevant
12/31/2024 NM X X X X O/E X NM X X O/E x
Eric Tate* 12/31/2021 NM -- -- -- -- -- -- NM -- -- -- --
Matt Walter 12/31/2023 NM -- -- -- -- -- -- NM X O/E x x
KEY: X = Present
0 = Absent
0/E = Absent/Excused
NM= No
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Climate Action Commission Meeting Schedule 2023
All meetings in City Council Chambers (Emma J Harvat Hall) in City Hall,
410 E Washington St., Iowa City, Iowa, from 3:30-5 p.m.
January 9, 2023
February 6, 2023
March 6, 2023
April 3, 2023
May 1, 2023
June 5, 2023
July 3, 2023
August 7, 2023
September 11, 2023
October 2, 2023
November 13, 2023
December 4, 2023
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Climate Action
Update
1 1 .1 5 .2 0 2 2
Agenda
.History
.Actual Emissions 2018 –2021 (FMP 1)
.Projected Emissions Based on FMP 2
History
.2019:
o Board adopted resolution to inventory GHG emissions and establish targets in
line with IPCC targets
.2020:
o Initial inventory completed for 2018
o Targets established for 45% reduction by 2030 and net zero by 2050
.2021:
o Emissions inventory updated with 2019 data
o Projections through 2030 updated with FMP 1 strategies
o Additional strategies defined to include in FMP 2 to reduce emissions
.2022 (this report):
o Update Emissions inventory with 2020 & 2021 data
o Update Projections through 2030 with FMP 2 strategies
2022 Update
-
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
18,000
2018 2019 2020 2021
Projected Actual 2030 Target
2030 emissions target achieved
in 2021 due to FMP 1 Projects &
Increase in MAE Renewables
2018 –2021 Actual Emissions
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Gasoline 474 474 401 513 513 513 513 513 513 513 513 513 513
Diesel 1,330 1,317 563 1,057 1,057 1,057 1,057 1,057 1,057 1,057 1,057 1,057 1,057
Natural Gas 3,842 3,506 2,639 2,517 2,404 2,404 2,404 2,148 2,148 2,148 2,148 2,148 2,148
LC REC 1,115 1,398 2,036 2,630 2,630 2,630 2,630 2,997 3,522 4,047 4,047 4,047 4,047
AE 892 592 519 693 744 722 699 677 888 632 609 587 449
MAE 9,180 5,702 1,465 2,032 1,524 1,010 505 ------
2030 Target 9,258 9,258 9,258 9,258 9,258 9,258 9,258 9,258 9,258 9,258 9,258 9,258 9,258
-
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
18,000
2018 –2021 Utility Emissions Rates
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
2018 2019 2020 2021
MidAmerican
Alliant
Linn Co REC
2019 Emissions by Building
0 200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 1,400 1,600
Bus Barn
Spec Ed
Tate HS
Lincoln Elem
TREC
HyVee WHS
Alexander Elem
Grant Elem
Lemme Elem
Coralville Central Elem
Lucas Elem
City Annex
Borlaug Elem
Hills Elem
Longfellow Elem
Horn Elem
Twain Elem
Shimek Elem
Hoover East Elem
Penn Elem
Mann Elem
Garner Elem
Wood Elem
Physical Plant
Kirkwood Elem
Weber Elem
Van Allen Elem
Wickham Elem
Central Admin
South East JH
Liberty HS
North Central JH
Northwest JH
City HS
West HS
Metric Tons CO2eelectricgas
#3
NWJH is #3 in emissions for 2019 with over half of emissions
coming from on-site combustion of natural gas
2021 Emissions by Building
0 200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 1,400 1,600
HyVee WHS
Spec Ed
Bus Barn
Alexander Elem
Tate HS
Lemme Elem
Coralville Central Elem
Borlaug Elem
Wood Elem
Hoover East Elem
Longfellow Elem
Lucas Elem
Twain Elem
Mann Elem
Horn Elem
Shimek Elem
Kirkwood Elem
Lincoln Elem
Northwest JH
TREC
Weber Elem
City Annex
Physical Plant
Hills Elem
South East JH
Penn Elem
Garner Elem
Central Admin
Liberty HS
Wickham Elem
Van Allen Elem
Grant Elem
West HS
City HS
North Central JH
Metric Tons CO2eelectricgas
#17
NWJH drops from #3 to #17 in emissions for 2021 due to combination of FMP 1
electrification and increased renewables in MidAmerican’s energy mix.
The total reduction in emissions is 86% in 2021 and will be 100% in ~2025.
GHG Emission Intensity Benchmarking (lbs CO2/sf)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
Average US
Commercial Building*
Average LEED
Platinum Building**
Average ICCSD
Building***
Alexander
Elementary***
*US Energy Information Agency –2018 data
**Arc Skoru Washington DC –2018 data
***Design Engineers –2021 ICCSD data
Projected Emissions Through 2030
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Gasoline 474 474 401 513 513 513 513 513 513 513 513 513 513
Diesel 1,330 1,317 563 1,057 1,057 1,057 1,057 1,057 1,057 1,057 1,057 1,057 1,057
Natural Gas 3,842 3,506 2,639 2,517 2,404 2,404 2,404 2,148 2,148 2,148 2,148 2,148 2,148
LC REC 1,115 1,398 2,036 2,630 2,630 2,630 2,630 2,997 3,522 4,047 4,047 4,047 4,047
AE 892 592 519 693 744 722 699 677 888 632 609 587 449
MAE 9,180 5,702 1,465 2,032 1,524 1,010 505 ------
2030 Target 9,258 9,258 9,258 9,258 9,258 9,258 9,258 9,258 9,258 9,258 9,258 9,258 9,258
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2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
18,000
Projected Utility Emissions Factors*
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
2018 2023 2028 2033 2038 2043 2048
MAE AE LC REC
*Based on publicly state goals
Options for Reducing Emissions from Linn Co Buildings
1.Install District-Owned Renewable Generation
o Best payback option produces ~50% of annual consumption
o Capital Cost: $1.8M for existing buildings; $900k for new elementaries
o Operating Cost Savings: $75,000/yr for existing buildings;
$35,000/yr for new elementaries
2.Purchase Renewable Energy Certificates
o Available from Linn Co. REC to Commercial Customers
o $0.004/kWh
o ~$12,000/yr for 100% of consumption in current 4 buildings;
~$18,000/yr with addition of 2 new elementaries
Grant Elementary –Best Payback Option
Best Payback (230 kW)
Capacity: 230 kW
Annual Production: 315,000 kWh
% of Annual Consumption by PV: 51%
Capital Cost: $435,000*
Annual Savings: $21,000*
Simple Payback: 21 years
*Summer 2021 estimate
Blended Electricity Rates with Renewable Credits
$0.00
$0.02
$0.04
$0.06
$0.08
$0.10
$0.12
$0.14
$0.16
$0.18
Alliant Linn County MidAmerican
Base Renewable Credits
Projected Emissions -Baseline
-
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
18,000
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
MAE AE Linn Co Nat Gas Diesel Gas 2030 Target
Without additional action, emissions will begin to increase in 2026
due to new buildings in Linn County & Alliant territories.
Projected Emissions w/ 50% Reduction for LC Buildings
-
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
18,000
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
MAE AE Linn Co Nat Gas Diesel Gas 2030 Target
Installing PV on Linn County buildings and/or purchasing
Renewable Credits for 50% of Linn County electricity offsets
the additional square footage of new elementaries.
$1.9M in capital cost or $9,000/yr in operating cost
65% Reduction from 2018
Projected Emissions with Renewable Credits
-
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
16,000
18,000
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
MAE AE Linn Co Nat Gas Diesel Gas 2030 Target
Purchasing increasing renewable credits for Linn County electricity up to
100% in 2030 continues reductions and progress to zero emissions goal.
Operating cost increases from $1,700/yr in 2025 to $18,000/yr in 2030.
77% Reduction from 2018
Questions?
Date: November 3, 2022
To: Climate Action Commission
From: Sarah Gardner, Climate Action Commission
Re: Future Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant funding priorities
The purpose of this memo is to solicit guidance from the Climate Action Commission as to
the recommended top spending priorities for the City of Iowa City under the Energy
Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program.
Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the EECBG program received $550 million to
assist states, local governments, and Tribes in funding projects aimed to reduce energy
usage, reduce fossil fuel emissions, and improve energy efficiency.
The bulk of these funds will be distributed as formula grants that require no application or
competitive scoring and that the City will receive directly from the Department of Energy.
Although we do not know yet how much Iowa City will be allocated, a calculation tool
developed by the World Resources Institute estimates the amount will be around $153,000.i
At a minimum, the City will receive $75,000. The official allocations are expected to be
announced by the end of 2022.
Eligible uses for the funds include the following:ii
(1) Development and implementation of an energy efficiency and conservation
strategy
(2) Retaining technical consultant services to assist the eligible entity in the
development of such a strategy, including—
• formulation of energy efficiency, energy conservation, and energy usage
goals; identification of strategies to achieve those goals through efforts to
increase energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption and by
encouraging behavioral changes among the population served by the City
• development of methods to measure progress in achieving the goals;
• development and publication of annual reports to the population served by
the City describing the strategies and goals, and the progress made in
achieving the strategies and goals during the preceding calendar year; and
• other services to assist in the implementation of the energy efficiency and
conservation strategy;
(3) Conducting residential and commercial building energy audits;
(4) Establishment of financial incentive programs for energy efficiency
improvements;
(5) The provision of grants to nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies for
the purpose of performing energy efficiency retrofits;
(6) Development and implementation of energy efficiency and conservation
programs for buildings and facilities within the jurisdiction of the City, including:
• design and operation of the programs;
• identifying the most effective methods for achieving maximum participation
and efficiency rates;
• public education;
• measurement and verification protocols; and
• identification of energy efficient technologies;
(7) Development and implementation of programs to conserve energy used in
transportation, including:
• use of flex time by employers;
• satellite work centers;
• development and promotion of zoning guidelines or requirements that
promote energy efficient development;
• development of infrastructure, such as bike lanes and pathways and
pedestrian walkways;
• synchronization of traffic signals; and
• other measures that increase energy efficiency and decrease energy
consumption;
(8) Development and implementation of building codes and inspection services to
promote building energy efficiency;
(9) Application and implementation of energy distribution technologies that
significantly increase energy efficiency, including:
• distributed resources; and
• district heating and cooling systems;
(10) Activities to increase participation and efficiency rates for material conservation
programs, including source reduction, recycling, and recycled content procurement
programs that lead to increases in energy efficiency;
(11) The purchase and implementation of technologies to reduce, capture, and, to
the maximum extent practicable, use methane and other greenhouse gases
generated by landfills or similar sources;
(12) Replacement of traffic signals and street lighting with energy efficient lighting
technologies, including:
• light emitting diodes (LEDs); and
• any other technology of equal or greater energy efficiency;
(13) Development, implementation, and installation on or in any government building
of the City of onsite renewable energy technology that generates electricity from
renewable resources, including:
• solar energy;
• wind energy;
• fuel cells; and
• biomass;
(14) Programs for financing energy efficiency, renewable energy, and zero-emission
transportation (and associated infrastructure), capital investments, projects, and
programs, which may include loan programs and performance contracting programs,
for leveraging of additional public and private sector funds, and programs that allow
rebates, grants, or other incentives for the purchase and installation of energy
efficiency, renewable energy, and zero-emission transportation (and associated
infrastructure) measures; and
(15) Any other appropriate activity, as determined by the Secretary, in consultation
with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Secretary of
Transportation, and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
In anticipation of receiving these funds, staff are requesting the Climate Action Commission
review the list above, consider the different funding possibilities in light of current and
ongoing Climate Action projects, and arrive at a recommendation at the December 5, 2022
meeting as to what the Commission sees as the top three priority uses for the EECGB
funds. The recommendations will be recorded in the meeting minutes. No formal memo will
be required.
i https://cityrenewables.org/resources/city-and-county-eecbg-grant-calculator-direct-formula-eecbg-funding-
allocation-estimates-for-local-governments/
ii https://www.energy.gov/bil/energy-efficiency-and-conservation-block-grant-program