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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-5-22 Climate Action Commission Agenda 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 If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this meeting, please contact Sarah Gardner, Climate Action Coordinator, at 319-887-6162 or at sarah-gardner@iowa-city.org. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs. 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): Climate Action Commission November 7, 2022 Page 2 of 4 2 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). Climate Action Commission November 7, 2022 Page 3 of 4 3 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. Climate Action Commission November 7, 2022 Page 4 of 4 4 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 Meeting * No longer on Commission IOWA PUBLIC RECORDS AND OPEN MEETINGS LAW TRAINING FOR BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS Thurs., Dec. 8, 2022 YOU WILL LEARN: ✓What is considered a meeting for governmental bodies✓Whether texts or emails are subject to open meetings and public records laws✓When a board can go into a closed session✓What the penalties are for violations of open meetings and public records laws✓And much more. 0 6:00PM on Zoom Register by scanning the OR code �IOWA LEAGUE of CITIES I ! I ����It � .. ;;,�� ..,,:He - CITY OF IOWA CITY UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE Presented by Iowa League of Cities Director of Membership Services, Mickey Shields If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact Equity Director Stefanie Bowers at 319-356-5022 or stefanie-bowers@iowa-city.org. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs. 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 If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this meeting, please contact Sarah Gardner, Climate Action Coordinator, at 319-887-6162 or at sarah-gardner@iowa-city.org. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs. 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 - 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