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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-11-2023 Climate Action CommissionIowa City Climate Action Commission Agenda Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, 3:30 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 August 7, 2023 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. Working group updates i. Energy benchmarking (Krieger, Fraser, Shetty) c. Climate Fest (Sept. 18-23) i. Mon., 3-6:30 p.m., transit hub, Walk and Roll Jam (tabling) ii. Tues., 5:30 -7:30 p.m., Green House, "Speaking of..." (Eynon -Lynch hosting) iii. Wed., 5-8 p.m., Party at Big Grove (tabling) iv. Thurs., 6:30-8:30 p.m., Pollinator Drive -In (Sillman hosting) v. Fri. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Senior Center, Defeat the Heat (Gade hosting) vi. Sat., 7:30 a.m. — noon, EVs at the Market (tabling) 6. Unfinished/Ongoing Business a. Wastewater Digester/Methane Capture (Strand Associates) — update, discussion, and approval b. Neighborhood and Development Services Report (Hightshoe, Sitzman) — update and discussion c. Visioning indicators of success in built environment (Commission) — discussion 7. New Business a. SolSmart Zoning and Land Use Best Practices Review (Staff) — informational presentation 8. Recap a. Confirmation of next meeting time and location I. Monday, October 2, 3:30-5 p.m., Emma J. Harvat Hall b. Actionable items for commission, working groups, and staff 9. 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-gardnerna iowo-city.orq. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs. MINUTES PRELIMINARY IOWA CITY CLIMATE ACTION COMMISSION AUGUST 7, 2023 —3:30 PM — FORMAL MEETING EMMA J. HARVART HALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Michal Eynon -Lynch, Elizabeth Fitzsimmons, Jamie Gade, Wim Murray, Michelle Sillman, Gabriel Sturdevant, Matt Walter MEMBERS ABSENT: John Fraser, Ben Grimm, Matt Krieger, Brinda Shetty STAFF PRESENT: Sarah Gardner, Megan Hill, Diane Platte, Jane Wilch OTHERS PRESENT: None CALL TO ORDER: Eynon -Lynch called the meeting to order. APPROVAL OF JULY 10, 2023 MINUTES: Walter moved to approve the minutes from July 10, 2023, with a noted correction to the attendance chart on the last page. Sturdevant seconded the motion, a vote was taken, and the motion passed 7-0. PUBLIC COMMENT OF ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA: None. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Action Items from last meeting (Staff): • Paper copies of the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP) and Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP) requirements were distributed to commissions. These materials will be added to the revised agenda packet. Commission meetings and members update (Staff): • Gardner noted that Wim Murray is assuming the role of MidAmerican Energy designee on the Commission from Jesse Leckband, and Murray introduced herself. Gardner thanked Jesse Leckband for his longtime participation. • Gardner thanked Lizzy Fitzsimmons for her time on the commission; she will be leaving the commission to become a Green Iowa AmeriCorps member. • Gardner noted that the CAC meeting will not have a zoom component in the future. Working Group Updates: • Energy Benchmarking (Krieger, Fraser, Shetty): the group is winding down and preparing a memo that will be shared at the September meeting. • Marketing audience mapping (Sillman, Sturdevant, Fitzsimmons): Hill described the plan to share Fare Free information with UI students. Climate Action Commission April 3 2023 Page 2 of 5 UNFINISHED/ONGOING BUSINESS: Resource Management: • Wilch presented updates on programs from Recycling and Resource Management. • The Donation Drive-Thru event collected and processed almost 16,000 lbs. of recycling and/or reusable goods in four hours. • Since plastic is such a difficult material to recycle, City programs encourage use of non - plastic materials. For example, three additional glass recycling drop-off locations were added a year ago (doubling the number of locations from three to six). • If awarded, a grant application for the EPA's Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling program will fund $4 million improvements to City's compost facility, which is currently at capacity. Expanding the footprint and improving equipment will allow the compost facility to process more material. • The Food Waste Wednesdays pilot program will continue to run through September 27. The pilot is structured as a weekly event, meaning that Wilch is onsite during the drop-off times each week to prevent contamination in the compost and take notes on participation. • Sillman asked who was participating in Food Waste Wednesdays. Wilch described participants as residents living in condo associations, apartment complexes larger than a fourplex, and rural locations (residents who do not have curbside pickup). • Gade asked if the EPA grant would allow for a more regional approach to composting. Wilch noted that there are currently not a lot of haulers for compost pickup. • Sturdevant asked if the furniture drop-off would be expanded to more than one day. Wilch described balancing returns with the demands on staff hours. She noted that July 23 was chosen because they have observed the lease gap has continued to widen, so the third week in July is more useful than the fourth week. Gardner asked Wilch to compare the waste diversion per hour of Donation Drive-Thru Drop vs. Rummage in the Ramp. This year the Donation Drive-Thru processed two tons of material an hour, much more material than in previous Rummage events. Eynon -Lynch asked what accounts for the change in efficiency of this program, and Wilch explained the collaboration with partner organizations allows for instant diversion and instant benefit. • For plastics, a recycling drop-off pilot program at Eastside Recycling Center is in the works. This will include education on reducing use, what types of plastics can be recycled, what types of plastics cannot be recycled. • For the bins in the curbside program, Resource Management staff are working to design stickers with QR codes so that residents can access the most up-to-date information. • A bring -your -own -container campaign is in development to encourage residents to reduce reliance on single -use takeout containers from food vendors. • Sillman asked about the mattress recycling program. Wilch described grant funding where half went to Houses into Homes to redistribute gently used mattresses, and half was intended to kick-start a program for mattress recycling operation with Willis Dady Homeless Services in Cedar Rapids. The 2020 derecho damaged the property Willis Dady was going to use, so that part of the project was delayed and grant funding adjusted. A pilot mattress recycling program with Willis Dady has now commenced. • Wilch noted the great first year of the Love Food, Fight Waste program, and its maturation in year two. • Gade asked whether a compostable item thrown into the landfill will still decompose. Wilch explained that organic items in a landfill environment -- in the absence of oxygen Climate Action Commission April 3 2023 Page 3 of 5 and light -- produce methane and do not break down. Eynon -Lynch noted that compostable containers from restaurants (particularly vendors at festivals) can only enter the landfill waste stream when disposed of downtown. Wilch and Gardner described additional challenges with event composting observed during past efforts to offer compost waste at festivals and the Farmers Market, noting that contamination was a major issue. Staff have been encouraging events to pursue a food -scrap only diversion strategy rather than a compostable container program as a way to address those challenges. Sillman asked about the level of confidence that "recyclable' plastic is actually being recycled. Wilch described the Scott County Waste Commission recycling sorting facility that receives material from Iowa City's diversion programs and communicates with her regularly, fostering a high level of confidence. She noted recycling is very much a localized program. Gardner suggested the two best questions to ask a recycling program are "Who's taking it?" and "What is it being turned into?" to gauge whether material is actually being recycled. Iowa City Resource Management staff are able to answer both questions for the city's recycling material. Wilch also explained that plastic can be recycled (downcycled) 1-3 times; eventually all plastic exhausts its ability to be recycled and must be landfilled at that point. Climate Fest: • Gardner described opportunities for commissioners' involvement. For three events, staff are inviting commissioners to serve as host to provide an introduction at the beginning of the event, which will be a five-minute commitment. Other events will have tabling opportunities to assist staff in talking with residents and handing out materials. • Monday, Sept. 18 (Walk and Roll Jam at Downtown Interchange, 3-6:30 p.m.) o Tabling help is an option, 3-6:30 p.m. This event will feature live music, thank - you notes to bus drivers, and swag giveaways. • Tuesday, Sept. 19 (Speaking of ... Live/ at the Green House, 5:30-7:30 p.m.) o Host is requested, 6 p.m. Wilch and Gardner will discuss Resources for Renters, and the host would introduce, • Wednesday, Sept. 20 (Party at Big Grove, 5-8 p.m.) o Tabling help is an option, 5-8 p.m. This event will include a slideshow of successes and tabling by community partners. • Thursday, Sept. 21 (Pollinator Drive -In, afternoon events plus Airport event 6:30-9 p.m.) o Host is requested, 7:30 p.m., to introduce the feature film • Friday, Sept. 22 (Defeat the Heat at Senior Center, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.) o Host is requested to introduce the presentation at noon. • Saturday, Sept. 23 (EVs at the Market City Hall parking lot 7:30-noon) o Tabling help 7:30-noon is an option. NEW BUSINESS: Fleet Transition Plan • Gardner described how Iowa City started the process two weeks ago. The plan will be completed in 9 months. Fleet manager Dan Striegel and climate analyst Daniel Bissell are sending detailed information to the consultant about the City's current vehicles for Climate Action Commission April 3 2023 Page 4 of 5 analysis. ICF will work to identified possible electric vehicle replacements as well as infrastructure needs to meet the charging requirements. Four meetings are scheduled with a staff committee. Staff are seeking a commissioner to attend those four meetings as an opportunity to learn more about the process. Visioning indicators of success • Eynon -Lynch noted that typically "progress" is measured by "growth." The City's recent Strategic Plan speaks to the need to address certain systemic problems, such as climate change, that are not well -served by tracking metrics of growth (even growth of tax base). A guiding question might be, "What would a climate resilient community look like 25 years from now?" For each of the next three meetings, each commissioner is assigned to sketch an idea for the focus areas of climate action — buildings, transportation, waste - - to reflect a positive vision of the future. • Gardner noted that Council started with a similar visioning process, "What does success look like?" when building the Strategic Plan. This visioning exercise was also part of the Climate Ambassadors curriculum. In the agenda packet, a Wendell Berry poem and Before -and -After illustration might jump-start ideas for indicators of success. • Gade suggested collecting community members' visioning as well. It was determined to offer an invitation in the next Climate Action Matters newsletter. RECAP: Confirmation of next meeting time and location: o Monday September 11, 3:30-5 p.m., Emma J. Harvat Hall Actionable items for commission, working groups, and staff: o Gardner will correct the attendance sheet. o Commission members will work on visioning exercise. o Commission members will email staff to indicate interest in Climate Fast participation and/or Fleet Transition Plan participation. o Staff will include an invitation in the September Climate Action newsletter for community members to attend upcoming meetings related to the visioning process. ADJOURNMENT: Sillman moved to adjourn, Fitzsimmons seconded the motion. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 7-0. 0 Climate Action Commission April 3 2023 Page 5 of 5 CLIMATE ACTION COMM ISSIONATTENDANCE RECORD 2023 O N W Oo N_ CO 0) O) A C\ W \ v NAME TERM EXP. n) CD I N , 0 0 o 0 N N O N N N NI) NJ N N W r) W 0 N) N N W W W W rN Michal Eynon -Lynch 12/31/2024 X X X X X X X X X NM X X Elizabeth Fitzsimmons 12/31/2025 X X X X X NM O/ X E John Fraser 12/31/2024 X X X X X X X X O/E NM X O/E Jamie Gade 12/31/2025 X X X X O/E NM X X Ben Grimm 10/31/2023 X O/E X X X X X X X NM X O/E Clarity Guerra 12/31/2022 X X X X Kasey Hutchinson 12/31/22 X X X X Matt Krieger 12/31/2023 O/E X X X X X X X X NM X O/E Wim Murray MidAmerican X Rep Michelle Sillman 12/31/20025 X X O/E NM X X Brinda Shetty UI Rep X X X X X O/E IX;L O/E Gabe Sturdevant 12/31/2024 X O/E X X X X t X Matt Walter 12/31/2023 O/E X X X X X X KEY:X = Present 0 = Absent 0/E = Absent/Excused NM= No Meeting * No longer on Commission �r — -4 ®1�T CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM Date: August 31, 2023 To: Climate Action Commission From: Energy Benchmarking Working Group: John Fraser, Matt Krieger, Brinda Shetty Daniel Bissell, Climate Action Analyst Re: Energy Benchmarking Proposal Background Item BR-4 of the Accelerating Iowa City's Climate Actions Plan calls for the establishment of energy benchmarking requirements. This would require owners of buildings of a predetermined size to annually report energy performance metrics to the City. Item BI-10 compliments this requirement to incentivize improvements for large properties that are significant contributors to the City's overall carbon footprint. These objectives connect the goals from the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan to increase energy efficiency in businesses (1.2) and to support energy benchmarking tools (1.6). Following a review of benchmarking ordinances and programs across the country in various sized cities, as well as discussions with the City Manager's Office, the working group and climate action staff are making the following recommendations for a pilot project that has already begun. Goal The goal of this pilot project is fourfold: 1) identify largest energy users in the city, 2) develop incentives to assist building owners to make energy -efficient investments, 3) increase resilience of the local electric grid by reducing strain during peak usage, and 4) reduce greenhouse gas emissions by addressing inefficiencies in the largest energy users. The pilot will begin by working with organizations voluntarily willing to track and improve energy efficiency with the City. Identifying the needed improvements will also help the City tailor incentive programs to help building owners make improvements they may not otherwise. Energy efficiency saves money. Energy -efficient buildings cost less to heat, cool, and operate, while industry and manufacturing plants can make products at lower cost.' Program Description Climate Action staff have already engaged with a local brewery/restaurant and house of worship/historic property to help guide these entities in the use of Energy Star's Portfolio Manager website. On this platform, users build a profile by entering the square footage and use of their building(s). Then they directly enter their energy use and cost along with their water use and cost from their utility bills. This can be linked with the City's Portfolio Manager account so staff can review energy use and eventually suggest improvements and/or connect participating properties with energy saving resources. Staff will start an outreach campaign to recruit more participants in this voluntary benchmarking program. The data collected will be used to identify interventions to improve energy efficiency. The Climate Action staff and Commission can develop incentives for building owners to increase participation, including project -based incentives which will directly improve energy efficiency. Funding The voluntary benchmarking pilot project will not require any additional funding. The only required resources will be staff time. Project -based incentives likely will involve Climate Action Grants and identifying outside funding sources including utility rebates and state and federal grants and credits. Success Benchmarks: Year 1 • Benchmark 12 properties across varied building types Success Benchmarks: Year 2 • Continued participation of at least 9 properties • Provide energy saving recommendations and/or resources to at least 3 properties • Host a "data camp" event to facilitate participation by additional properties 'Department of Energy, https://www.energy.gov/eere/energy-efficiency-buildings-and-industrv#:-:text= Cost%20Savings&text=Energv%2Defficient%20buildings%20cost%201ess.transi)ortation%20results%20i n%20fuel%20savings. Iowa City: Climate Action Plan Equity Implementation Toolkit (June 2021) Step 1: Desired Outcomes and Goals la. Project Name: Voluntary Energy Benchmarking 1b. Project Description: y Staff will approach local businesses and building owners and offer sistance in setting up a Portfolio Manager account and entering two years utility data. This would link to the City's account for staff to periodically Jew data. 1c. Project Area: Buildings 1d. Project Type: Education le. What is the desired outcome for this proposal? This is largely an educational project which will allow business and building owners to see their energy usage over time, and compare it to other buildings with similar uses. As the usage data is collected over time, it will allow City staff to connect owners with resources including grants, utility rebates, and ESCOs to help identify and support projects that will reduce energy usage. Step 2: Data 2a. Who is the targeted audience for this action? (Select all that apply) ❑ City-wide ❑ Residential ❑ Single -Dwelling Residential ❑ Owner -Occupied ❑ Rental ❑ Multi -Dwelling Residential ❑ Owner -Occupied ❑ Rental ❑✓ Commercial ❑✓ Small Business ❑✓ Large Business ❑✓ Industrial ❑ Other: ❑ Public/Non-Profit Institutions ❑ Non -Profit Organizations [—]University of Iowa ❑ Kirkwood Communit Colle e ❑ Other: 2b. Are there impacts on specific neighborhoods or geographic areas? ❑ Yes ❑✓ No If yes, which neighborhoods or regions will be impacted by this action? (Select all that apply) Regions Neighborhoods ❑ North ❑ Manville Heights ❑ West ❑ Melrose Ave ❑ East ❑ Miller Orchard ❑ South ❑ Morningside/Glendale ❑ Central ❑ ParkviewTer./Normandy ❑ Northside ❑ Oak Grove ❑ Peninsula Area ❑ Penny Bryn ❑ Bluffwood ❑ South District ❑ College Green ❑ Ty'n Cae ❑ Country Club Estates ❑ Walnut Ridge ❑ Creekside ❑ Waterfront ❑ Eastside ❑ Washington ❑ Galway Hills ❑ Hills Windsor ❑ Goosetown ❑ Ridge ❑ Longfellow ❑ Other: ❑ Lucas Farms Please review the Climate Action Eauity Man to consider other geographic factors that may be impacted by the proposed action(s). What are the observations? Why use mapping as a tool to analyze the distribution of city services? It can demonstrate how differently a city action can affect different populations or geographical areas. It can illustrate the community's assets and weaknesses. This being a voluntary program, it is hard to know at the onset what the geographic distribution of participation will be. 2c. What are the primary demographics of those that would be impacted by the proposal? Consider who is being affected or involved in the action and whether all are able to participate and/or benefit to the same degree. (Select all that apply) ❑ Communities/people of color ❑ Young people People with disabilities Older people ❑ LGBTQ+ community ❑ Communities of immigrants and/or limited English proficiency ❑ People without employment People who depend on public transit or other non -single -driver transportation ❑ Other individuals or communities that have been disenfranchised ❑ will remove, or potentially remove, barrier(s) that caused inequity in the first place Qustice) �✓ Other: IlBusiness and building owners, employees and unemplovec 2d. What is the budget of the work of the action and will that impact the ability to successfully address eauitv? The voluntary benchmarking program would rely on staff time to assist in setting up Portfolio Manager. Any incentives would be in the form of Climate Action grants, or outside rebates from the utility or other sources. 2e. Is the individual or household's personal wealth a determining factor in the ro oenenr rrom rms acrion To some degree yes, as this program targets those who already own businesses and/or commercial property. 2f. Is there any essential data missing or need further exploration? Which businesses and/or buildings elect to sign up. How do you plan to find out the information? Marketing and outreach to the local business community. 0 Step3: Stakeholder Involvement/Community Engagement 3a. Who are the stakeholders involved in this action? Who are the "stakeholders"? Stakeholders are those impacted or interested in the action. Examples include residents, city staff, community organizations, businesses, etc. Business and building owners, the local utility, and City staff are the key stakeholders involved. 3b. Which groups have been part of the To this point City staff and Climate Action Commission members, but business and building owners will get to decide whether or not to participate in the program. 3c. Are there groups that have been missing in the conversation? Which ones? To date the stakeholders that have not been involved in the conversation are the local utility and employees of businesses which may or may not participate. If yes, what are opportunities for outreach to engage these groups? We can inform the utility, and attempt to engage with employees of interested businesses. IOWA CITY COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & STAKEHOLDER MAP The Community Engagement & Stakeholder Map from the Addressing Climate Change, Health, and Equity in Iowa City Report is aimed to help the City understand how different stakeholders may be impacted by environmental policies differently due to client vulnerabilities and connectedness to the city. The purpose is to promote engagement between the City and community organizations. Depending on where the stakeholder is located on the map will impact how they will be engaged and reached by the City. Influence in environmental decision -making (time, resources, information, perceived ability to influence outcomes) 3d. Using the Iowa City Community Engagement & Stakeholder Man above, where do the involved stakeholders fall in the quadrant(s)? How have the stakeholders or community member/groups been involved in the development of this proposal? (Fill in as applicable) Stakeholder #1: Employers Stakeholder #5: Quadrant: F� Quadrant: ❑ ❑ Informed ❑ Informed ❑ Consulted ❑ Consulted ❑ Collaborated ❑ Collaborated ❑ Shared Decision -Making ❑ Shared Decision -Making Stakeholder #2: utility Stakeholder #6: Quadrant: B� Quadrant: ❑ ❑ Informed ❑ Informed ❑ Consulted ❑ Consulted ❑ Collaborated ❑ Collaborated ❑ Shared Decision -Making ❑ Shared Decision -Making Stakeholder #3: Stakeholder #7: Quadrant: ❑ Quadrant: ❑ ❑ Informed ❑ Informed ❑ Consulted ❑ Consulted ❑ Collaborated ❑ Collaborated ❑ Shared Decision -Making ❑ Shared Decision -Making Stakeholder #4: Stakeholder #8: Quadrant: ❑ Quadrant. -FT] ❑ Informed ❑ Informed ❑ Consulted ❑ Consulted ❑ Collaborated ❑ Collaborated ❑ Shared Decision -Making ❑ Shared Decision -Making 3e. How does the quadrant impact how the stakeholders are engaged? Both employers and the utility are highly engaged already, and should be responsive to outreach efforts. 3f. If applicable, where do the groups most impacted by the action fall in the quadrant(s) (identified in Step 2c)? D - employers 3g. What are the strategies to gather input and feedback from stakeholders? ❑✓ One-on-one interviews ❑✓ Focus groups ❑ Online survey ❑✓ small group facilitated workshops ❑✓ collaboration on activities or projects ❑ Other: 3h. Do the materials used to market this program need to be translated into other languages other than English? ❑ Yes ❑✓ No ❑ Maybe ❑ Not Applicable Step 4 — Benefit / Burden Determination 4a. Are there other non -economic or non-direct-GHG-reduction benefits or advantages? (Select all that apply) ❑ Neighbors get to know each other ❑ Advances knowledge of some aspect of climate change or sustainability ❑ Provides for childhood learning or development in general ❑ Leads to access to other education or training for adults ❑ Improves air, land and/or water quality ❑ Improves healthier living in general ❑ Supports biodiversity ❑ Makes travel/transit easier/efficient, safer or reliable, especially people who are vulnerable ❑ Makes "greener" travel more possible for all by bus, walking, biking, etc. ❑ Otherwise supports part or all of action in one of the other action areas: Buildings, Transportation, Waste, Adaptation, Sustainable Living ❑✓ Easily replicable and scalable Q Engagement with community stakeholders or agencies ❑ Other: 4b. Are there other economic benefits? (Select all that apply) ❑✓ Increases home or building value ❑ Adds new or advances existing jobs/profession ❑ Supports local economy ❑ Other: 4c. Does it conflict with any other action in the 100-day plan? ❑ Buildings ❑ Transportation ❑ Waste ❑ Adaptation ❑ Sustainable Lifestyle If yes, how? 4d. Which group(s) will be more positively impacted by the outcome of this action? Business and building owners will be able to pursue energy efficiency measures once they have a clearer understanding of their energy usage and costs. Implementation of those measures will reduce their energy costs, boosting the bottom line. 4e. Are there any obstacles that are keeping particular groups from participating in the benefits of this action? (Select all that apply) ❑ Education Q Financial Q Time ❑ Physical accessibility ❑ Lack of cultural sensitivity ❑ Language barriers ❑ Other: 10 Step 5 — Strategies / Recommendations 5a. If applicable, what are the strategies for addressing the potential identified burdens/obstacles? City staff will help to set up Portfolio Manager account and enter the first two years of utility data. It will be up to the owner themselves to keep up data entry long term. 5b. How can partnerships with stakeholders be continued throughout the implementation process? Regular communication can help keep participants engaged. 5c. What remains unresolved? What resources or internal/external partnerships do you still need to make changes? )utreach and marketing to business and building owners needs to be eveloped by staff. 11 Step 6 — Evaluation and Accountability 6a. In what ways would this action be considered "successful' for equity in the Iowa City community? If the participating businesses and buildings served a diverse portion of the community. 6b. How can the impacts and outcomes be documented and evaluated over time? Participating businesses can be tracked by geographic location, and the populations those businesses serve can be estimated. 6c. Is there a clear way for stakeholders or community members to contact with questions or concerns over this action? Stakeholders can always reach out to staff for clarification or assistance. 12 IOWA CITY CLIMATE ACTION & OUTREACH SHARING UPDATES, CELEBRATING SOLUTIONS Ci A UNESCO C17Y OF LITER Aw ice__ Why Climate Fest? In many ways, this has been a tough year on the climate front. Smoke from the Canadian wildfires reached us in Iowa City. The world had its hottest June on record, followed by the hottest July. Drought conditions impacted much of Iowa. But here is what else happened: More than 88 percent of our electricity locally was generated by wind. Iowa City volunteers, Root for Trees voucher recipients, and city staff planted more than 1,100 trees. Electric vehicle registrations grew 26 percent in Johnson County. And on the very first day of Iowa City's new Fare Free pilot program, more than 1,000 new riders got on the bus. The stories we tell about climate action matter. Without question we are up against tough challenges. But that is only telling half the story. We also have the tools we need and crucial resources in each other to build a better future. That is the heart Climate Fest, an annual celebration of the important progress being made and a renewed commitment to keep doing the work. We hope to see you at one or more events! IOWA CITY CLIMATE ACTION & OUTREACH SHARING UPDATES, CELEBRATING SOLUTIONS Walk and Roll Jam Climate Fest kicks off on Monday, September 18, with a celebration of Iowa City as a great place to walk, bike, and hop on a bus. Keep your eyes out for decorated bus shelters around town. Then put a little spring in your step with live music at the downtown transit hub from 3-6:30 p.m. and leave a thank you note for our hardworking bus drivers. Thanks to the Fare Free pilot that started August 1, everyone rides free today and every day! And get excited for a new "net zero carbon" transit facility coming soon thanks to a recently awarded federal grant. EV Show On Saturday, September 23, get an up -close look at EVs and talk to owners about why they love driving electric. From 7:30-noon, adjacent to the Farmers Market, find electric vehicles of all sizes, from e-bikes to an e-bus! IOWA CITY CILIMATE: ACTION & OUT'RE' SHARING UPDATES, CELEBRATING SOLUTIONS Protect Pollinators ; t On Thursday, September 21, at 6:30 p.m., Climate Fest will host a Pollinator Drive -In at the Airport! The documentary My Garden of a Thousand Bees tells the story of Martin Dohrn, a bee enthusiast and wildlife cameraman. The film highlights the incredible diversity of bees, even in a tiny urban garden. Closer to home, a new program called Iowa City Lawn Love showcases the options for turning a yard into a diverse and healthy wildlife habitat or source for very local food! Videos featuring local residents and helpful information can be found at ICgov.org/Lawn Love. Root for Trees Through the City Root for Trees program, Iowa City residents and businesses can receive a voucher for 50% off the purchase of a tree from Earl May or Iowa City Landscape and Design. Income -qualified households can receive a voucher for 90% off the cost of the tree. The program resumes September 15. Signing up for a voucher is easy! Find more details at ICgov.org/RootForTrees. Defeat the Heat � f I This summer, Iowa City volunteers received special training through the Spot the Hot campaign, then fanned out across the city to collect temperature readings to help locate urban heat islands. Since then, project partner CAPA Strategies has been hard at work analyzing the data. A summary of the project, results, and ways we can work to defeat the heat will be presented on Friday, September 22, at 11:30-1:30, in the Assembly Room at the Senior Center. M «.n IOWA CITY CLIMATE ACTION & OUTREACH SHARING UPDATES, CELEBRATING SOLUTIONS Speaking Of ... Live! � f I e On Tuesday, September 19, Climate Fest will host a special event for renters, who make up more than half of all the households in Iowa City. Speaking Of ... Resources for Renters will take place at The Green House at 6 p.m. Join Recycling Coordinator Jane Wilch and Climate Action Coordinator Sarah Gardner for a fun discussion of the new Food Waste Wednesday pilot program, grants to help apartment buildings and condos install EV charging, and little life hacks that can add up to amplify your climate commitment. Climate Action as a Value The Strategic Plan for Iowa City identifies climate action as a core community value and empowers every department to work toward our climate goals. Recent projects include: • A new solar array on the Public Works Facility that will generate 40 kWh of energy, 100% of the facility's base load • The Food Waste Wednesday pilot program under Recycling and Resource Management that offers a drop-off option for residents who do not have curbside compost pickup • Urban lumber repurposed for Parks and Recreation projects to reduce waste and help cut emissions • Four more electric buses to be purchased next year, thanks to a grant secured by Transportation • A Fleet Transition Plan being developed through the collaboration of multiple departments that will identify pathways to electrify all City -owned vehicles, from forklifts to dump trucks! Values RACIAL EQUITY, SOCIAL JUSTICE, •,,, HUMAN RIGHTS CLIMATE ACTION PARTNERSHIPS — ENGAGEMENT Impact IOWA CITY CLIMATE ACTION & OUTREACH SHARING UPDATES, CELEBRATING SOLUTIONS Community -Wide Emissions: Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (COZe) Totals by Sector 1,600,000 1,400,000 1,200,000 1,000,000 800,000 u600,000 400,000 200,000 M 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o N ry 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 Transportation Waste ----2010Baseline 2030Target 0- 2050Target Reduction Trend Line Iowa City's Greenhouse Gas Inventory Update Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions come from a number of sources, and Iowa City's GHG inventory helps focus the City's actions. For example, it shows a relatively small amount of emissions come from waste, so we know recycling alone won't achieve our goals. It also helps us keep track of our long-term progress. But GHG inventories have limits. They do not reflect climate preparedness efforts like planting trees or moving buildings out of floodplains, which are critical for community resilience. They also can obscure the importance of actions we take today, because the cumulative effect of those actions often takes years to show up in the graphs. The most important indicator in a GHG inventory is the long term trend. And the news there is good for Iowa City! We are on track to achieve and maintain our 2030 emissions reduction goals. In fact, as other cities adopt the same goals, Iowa City is showing that it can be done! That is good news worth sharing. IOWA CITY CLIMATE ACTION & OUTREACH SHARING UPDATES, CELEBRATING SOLUTIONS Climate Action Grants Congratulations to the 2023 recipients of Climate Action Grants: Iowa City Bike Library, Catholic Worker House, CommUnity, Deerfield Commons, Dubuque St. Apts., Fin & Feather, The Green House, IC Compassion, Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County, JC Railroad Historical Center, Summit Apartments, and the Youth Mini -Grant awarded to support a peer -to - peer education program! Grants this year will help improve insulation, fund high efficiency appliances, install solar panels, establish community gardens, increase composting capacity, and much more. The next Climate Action Grant application window will open in Spring 2024. Learn more about the program at ICgov.org/ClimateActionGrants and get inspired to apply for a project next year! i A poorly insulated attic loses as much heat as a window left open all winter. You know when a window is open, but how do you know if you have enough attic insulation? _ If you can see the floorjoists in your attic, you likely need more What insulation. A qualified contractor can then help determine how much more you need by measuring your Rvalue—a simple measure based on the depth and type of insulation you have. Current building practices recommend an R-60 value for attics, but many homes were built to a lower standard under older codes. Insulation also can degrade over time. ^� Knowing the R value of your attic insulation can be the first step yoU , in lowering your electric bills. It also helps fight climate change, since energy use in buildings is the largest source of emissions in Iowa City. Visit tinyurl.com/what-R-you to learn more. 20 Save money, year after year Residents can receive an average of $10,600 in incentives to electrify their household under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Tax credits have an annual cap ($1,200 for home improvements and $2,000 for some appliances), so the framework below can help maximize your financial benefits. Do this Yea Date Completed Free from Green Iowa AmeriCorps, a $400 value! Get a home energy audit Johnson Co. residents call 319-339-5399 to schedule. Do in the next 2-3 years Improve insulation, air sealing, and ventilation in your home Up to $1,200 tax credit / $1,600 HEEHRA rebate Upgrade when it breaks Replace air conditioner with heat Up to $2,000 tax credit / $8,000 HEEHRA rebate pump Replace water heater with heat pump water heater Up to $2,000 tax credit / $1,750 HEEHRA rebate Up to $600 tax credit, $4,000 HEEHRA rebate Bonus: Upgrade electric panel when combined with a heat pump HVAC system or heat pump water heater Replace your current car with an Up to $7,500 tax credit (new EV) electric vehicle (EV) Up to $4,000 tax credit (used EV) Do in 5-10 years ■ Replace drafty windows Up to $600 tax credit / $1,600 HEEHRA rebate Replace thin exterior doors Up to $500 tax credit / $1,600 HEEHRA rebate By December 2031, when rebates and credits are set to expire 30% uncapped tax credit for rooftop solar array Home renewable energy system 30% uncapped tax credit for battery storage rebatesFind more .. City of Iowa City 410 E. 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Ea- Bjp ? i Fz� firs �s S CJ 0 O T u V o o o o }E {o { \ o o o / { { o o o o o / )o )/ o ` _ c o )\ !| / ), ) } /o \ j E { \ /\ c ) o § \ ` _\o . )� o _ --1 /Co ) /§r , i\}0 !; !/!! i' �\tff! )iI !!!! !! o § ) /| ) §( c }(o \ c f \\\ }\ o \}\\/\ {c o v wE c c S|\ d / /j/ !!!},f` 0 z L 0 0 U rn •— a� � U N C U 0- 0 > U � o -O W o c Q) co I p o v <� 3 O c' CZ) A o io L Lr)04 om O �auNi o w t0 >:.o �' m C3J O m rn Z Z o o U ° N O y N © O � co SOLAR STATEMENT Wednesday, August 2, 2023 SOLSMART NATIONALLY DISTIM WSMEO. LOCALLY POWERED, Scott Annis Theresa Perry International City/County Management Association Interstate Renewable Energy Council 777 North Capitol St. NE, Ste. 500 125 Wolf Road, Suite 207 Washington, DC 20002 Albany, NY 12205 Dear Scott Annis and Theresa Perry: On behalf of the City of Iowa City, I am proud to announce our commitment to become a SolSmart- designated community. In partnership with the SolSmart team, our dedicated staff members will work to improve solar market conditions, making it faster, easier, and more affordable for our residents and businesses to install solar energy systems. These efforts will also increase the efficiency of local processes related to solar development, which may save our local government time and money. We will leverage SolSmart to achieve the following solar goals: • Maintain staff training to stay up to date on solar PV best practices in planning, zoning, permitting, and inspection. • Coordinate with local and regional entities to ensure equitable access to solar energy. • Install solar energy systems on key local government facilities. These goals demonstrate that our community is committed to making continual improvement in our solar market. This includes ensuring solar development is inclusive and equitable. We're looking forward to learning more from the SolSmart program how to expand access to solar for all our residents and support solar energy adoption for those that are under resourced or underserved. The SolSmart program will build on our solar efforts, such as the ordinance passed earlier this year amending Title 14 of the City's Zoning Code to enhance land use regulations related to solar energy systems and further climate action goals. To measure progress along the way, we will track key metrics related to solar energy deployment, such as installed solar, permitting processing time, and growth in residential installations. We understand that the SolSmart program has criteria and point requirements as outlined in the SolSmart Program Guide needed to achieve each tier of designation. We're excited to submit this solar statement to complete the first requirement of the program. Inquiries related to our SolSmart participation can be sent to me directly at SGardner@Iowa-City.org. Sincerely, 4-A-aL Sarah J. Gardner, Climate Action Coordinator PZ-1: Review zoning requirements and identify restrictions that intentionally or unintentionally prohibit solar PV development. Compile findings in a memo. (Required for Bronze) To assist your local government, the national solar experts at SolSmart have conducted a review of your community's zoning and land use regulations to assess the use of best practices, possible barriers (i.e. height restrictions, set -back requirements, etc.) and gaps related to solar PV development. Below, please find the outcome of the review. By reading the narrative and signing the statement at the bottom of the page, your community will satisfy the PZ-1 pre -requisite and be one step closer to achieving SolSmart designation. The Iowa City [Zoning Code E- hvperlink to code] was accessed and reviewed during August 2023. The code was accessed via the [Iowa City website F hvperlink to website] (with a redirect to the American Legal Publishing Corporation (— website). • A search for "photovoltaic" yielded 1 results. • A search for "solar" yielded 24 results. • A search for "renewable energy' yielded 2 results in reference to • A search for "clean energy" yielded 0 results in reference to Best Practice Review The Iowa City's code was reviewed to determine if it incorporates best practice regulations for solar energy. Incorporating best practices improves transparency of processes and clarity of development standards and can enhance the growth of the local solar market in an organized and efficient manner %rpose or Intent The code does NOT contain a purpose or intent for including solar energy regulations in the code. Code Language Section: Reviewer Comments Best Practice: ❑ Needs Improvement: ® Barrier: ❑ Suggested Language Iowa City has adopted the following regulations to encourage the efficient and effective development and use of solar energy systems while protecting the public health, safety, and welfare of Iowa City's citizens. Solar energy is a renewable energy resource and valuable economic resource that can be utilized throughout the Iowa City for the following purposes (the following bullet points are optional depending on community goals and plans): 1. To implement the following objectives of the Comprehensive Plan: a. Encourage the use of local renewable energy resources. b. Promote sustainable building design and practices. C. Encourage economic development while preserving the community's historic resources and character. 2. To meet the goals of the Climate Action Plan, Sustainability Plan, Clean Energy Resolution. a. [REFERENCE GOALS OR TARGETS] 3. To decrease the community's reliance on fossil fuel power sources and reduce greenhouse gas emission/achieve carbon reduction goals. a. [REFERENCE SPECIFIC GOALS OR TARGETS] 4. To enhance the reliability and resiliency of the local power grid and make more efficient use of the local electric distribution infrastructure. 5. To promote consumer choice and allow residents and businesses to use local, renewable energy while displacing fossil fuel generation. 6. To improve air quality and protect public health. Definitions The code contains definitions for solar energy. Code Language Section: 14-9A-1: DEFINITIONS SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM: A device, array of devices, or structural design feature, the purpose of which is to provide for generation of electricity, the collection, storage and distribution of solar energy. Rooftop solar energy systems are considered accessory mechanical structures. Utility -scale ground - mounted solar energy systems are considered a principal institutional use. See the definition for utility -scale ground -mounted solar energy system for additional information. SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM, UTILITY -SCALE GROUND -MOUNTED: A solar energy system that is structurally mounted on the ground and is not roof mounted, and the system's footprint is at least one acre in size. Utility -scale ground -mounted solar energy systems may be used for both on -site and off -site consumption of energy. Ground -mounted energy systems with a footprint of less than one acre in size must be accessory to another principal use as an accessory mechanical structure. Reviewer Comments I Best Practice: ® Needs Improvement: ❑ Barrier: ❑ This aligns with SolSmart best practices. Suggested Language N/A Roof -mounted Accessory Use Solar The code explicitly permits accessory use roof -mounted solar PV systems as a by -right or allowed use. Code Language I Section: 14-9A-1: DEFINITIONS SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM: A device, array of devices, or structural design feature, the purpose of which is to provide for generation of electricity, the collection, storage and distribution of solar energy. Rooftop solar energy systems are considered accessory mechanical structures . Utility -scale ground - mounted solar energy systems are considered a principal institutional use Reviewer Comments I Best Practice ® I Needs Improvement ❑ 1 Barrier ❑ This aligns with SolSmart best practices. Codifying roof -mounted accessory use solar as a permitted use provides clarity and transparency. This action will allow the local government to submit for PZ-5, the Planning and Zoning pre -requisite for Gold designation. Suggested Language N/A Roof -mounted Solar Height _ Option 1 1 The code exempts roof -mounted solar PV from height restrictions. Page 2 of 7 Option 2 The code does NOT allow roof -mounted solar PV to exceed height restrictions by a defined number. Code Language I Section: 14-2H-2: Zones Solar energy systems shall not be included in the maximum building height measurement Reviewer Comments I Best Practice ® 1 Needs Improvement ❑ 1 Barrier ❑ This aligns with SolSmart best practices. Either exempting solar energy systems from height limits or permitting solar energy systems to exceed the maximum building height in all applicable districts can improve system design and performance. Applicable SolSmart Credit: PZ-6, Ensure the zoning ordinance language does not include intentional or unintentional barriers to accessory use rooftop solar PV, including but not limited to aesthetic or performance standards, screening requirements, limits to visibility, excessive restrictions to system size or rooftop coverage, glare or glint regulations, and subjective design reviews. (Required for Gold, PZ-4 is optional) Suggested Language N/A— In addition, the code does not require solar energy systems to be screened. More detail is provided later in this review. Ground -mounted Accessory Use Solar The code explicitly permits accessory use ground -mounted solar PV systems as a by -right or allowed use in at least 1 zoning district. Code Language Section: 14-4A-3: RESIDENTIAL USE CATEGORIES: 3. Accessory Uses: Private recreational uses; storage buildings; parking for residents' vehicles. Home occupations, accessory dwelling units, childcare homes, mechanical structures such as solar energy systems, and bed and breakfasts are accessory uses that are subject to additional regulations outlined in article C, "Accessory Uses And Buildings", of this chapter. Any accessory use of the property shall remain secondary to the principal use of the property for residential living. Reviewer Comments I Best Practice ® I Needs Improvement ❑ 1 Barrier ❑ This aligns with SolSmart best practices. Sometimes a property is not suitable for a roof -mounted solar system because the building has structural limitations, orthe rooftop is shaded. In these instances, a small ground -mounted solar PV system can still allow the property owner to install solar and enjoy the benefits. Applicable SolSmart Credit: PZ-7, Ensure the zoning ordinance permits small ground -mounted solar PV as an accessory use in at least one zoning district. Suggested Language N/A Ground -mounted Solar Setbacks The code contains setback standards for accessory use ground -mounted solar PV. Code Language Section., 14-413-1: MINOR MODIFICATIONS: 8. Required setbacks from aside lot line maybe reduced by up to two feet (2'), but in no case shall a required setback from a side lot line be reduced to less than three feet (3% unless the subject side lot line abuts a public right-of-way or permanent open space. 9. Other setbacks may be reduced by up to fifteen percent (15%) of the required setback, but in no case shall a required setback from a rear lot line be reduced to less than three feet (3% unless the subject side lot line abuts a public right-of-way or permanent open space. Page 3 of 7 Reviewer Comments I Best Practice ® 1 Needs Improvement ❑ I Barrier ❑ This aligns with SolSmart best practices. The City's code regulates ground mounted solar PV as an accessory use with use specific setbacks. As such, the setbacks are regulated via use within a traditional Euclidian district standard. Additionally, the code provides an allowance for administrative modifications for these setbacks for solar energy systems). Applicable SolSmart Credit: PZ-8, Ensure the zoning ordinance exempts small ground -mounted solar PV from certain restrictions on accessory uses (e.g. setbacks, coverage or impervious surface calculations, or other restrictions). Suggested Language N/A Ground -mounted Solar Placement The code contains placement standards for accessory use ground -mounted solar PV. Code Language Section: ARTICLE C. ACCESSORY USES AND BUILDINGS; 14-4C-3: Development Standards 1. Accessory Structures Other Than Buildings: Allowed accessory structures, other than buildings, may be located anywhere on a lot, provided the structure complies with any specific setback standards listed in section 14-4C-2 of this article, and provided that on corner lots, such a structure is located in compliance with the provisions of chapter 5, article D, "Intersection Visibility Standards", of this title. Reviewer Comments Best Practice ® Needs Improvement ❑ I Barrier ❑ Ground -mounted solar PV is regulated as an accessory structure but not a building. As such setbacks are regulated in the same manner as the principal structure. Suggested Language N/A Ground -mounted Solar Lot Coverage/Impervious Surface The code exempts accessory use ground -mounted solar PV from lot coverage and/or impervious surface standards. Code Language Section: 14-9A-1: DEFINITIONS BUILDING: Any structure with a roof and designed or intended to support, enclose, shelter or protect persons, animals or property. Solar energy systems are not considered buildings Reviewer Comments I Best Practice ® I Needs Improvement ❑ I Barrier ❑ This aligns with SolSmart best practices. It is a best practice to exempt ground -mounted solar energy systems from lot coverage and impervious surface requirements as long as the area beneath the system is pervious (e.g. grass). Because solar systems are not considered buildings, they do not contribute to lot coverage and/or impervious surface standards. Applicable SolSmart Credit: PZ-8, Ensure the zoning ordinance exempts small ground -mounted solar PV from certain restrictions on accessory uses (e.g. setbacks, coverage or impervious surface calculations, or other restrictions). Suggested Language N/A Ground -mounted Solar Primary Use The code includes standards for primary use ground -mounted solar PV. Code Language 14-2E-2: DETERMINING PRINCIPAL USES ALLOWED: Page 4 of 7 Utility -scale ground -mounted solar energy systems are permitted in ID-C, ID -I and ID -RP Reviewer Comments I Best Practice ® 1 Needs Improvement ❑ I Barrier ❑ This aligns with SolSmart best practices. This section provides helpful details about the standards for primary use solar systems and the review process. Key information provided includes the need for a [e.g. special exception] and standards that should be followed for [setbacks, decommissioning plans, height restrictions, screening requirements, security, and mitigation of construction impacts.] Applicable SolSmart Credits: PZ-9, Ensure the zoning ordinance establishes a clear regulatory pathway for large-scale solar PV (e.g. through a special use permit or through inclusion among allowed conditional uses). Suggested Language N/A Barrier Review Solar energy standards should serve to guide and enable solar development, not create ambiguity or restrict solar development. Certain design and performance standards can create significant barriers to solar PV. The inclusion of any of the following standards are not best practices and will likely impact the local government's ability to achieve SolSmart Gold designation. The statements containing NOT align with best practices. Roof -mounted Solar Screenl' The code does NOT require screening for roof -mounted solar PV systems. Code Language I Section: 14-21-1-4: SITE STANDARDS 4. Mechanical Equipment Screening: a. Mechanical equipment exempt from screening: (1) Free-standing or roof -mounted solar equipment; and Reviewer Comments N/A Limits to System Visibility The code includes standards to limit system visibility (e.g. not visible from public rights of way). Code Language Section: N/A N/A Reviewer Comments The code is silent on this point and only regulates structures relative to a location near intersections (visibility triangles) and not visibility from rights of way. The code does NOT include aesthetic standards for solar PV systems. Code Language Section: N/A N/A Reviewer Comments No aesthetic standards for solar PV systems are included. Glare, Glint, and/or Noise Standards Page 5 of 7 The code does NOT include glare, glint, and/or noise standards for solar PV systems. Code Language Section: N/A N/A Reviewer Comments No standards related to glare, glint or noise for solar PV systems are included. Roof Space Coverage Limit The code does NOT limit solar PV system coverage to a percentage/part of the available roof space. Code Language Section: N/A N/A Reviewer Comments No standards related to roof space coverage for solar PV systems are included. Limits on Electricity Production The code does NOT include limits on how much electricity a solar PV system can produce. Code Language Section: N/A N/A Reviewer Comments Limits on the amount of electricity a solar energy system can produce are not included in the code Limits on Electricity Consumption The code does NOT include limits on where a solar PV system's energy is consumed. Code Language Section: N/A N/A Reviewer Comments Limits on where a solar energy system's electricity can be consumed are not included in the regulations. Discretionary Review Process The code does NOT identify a discretionary review process for accessory use solar PV. Code Language Section: N/A N/A Reviewer Comments The code does not have a discretionary review process for accessory use solar PV. Additional Notes Page 6 of 7 The Iowa City code of ordinances provides the appropriate type and number of standards for solar energy development. The code could be enhanced, however by amending 14-413-4 C 18: Specific Approval Criteria For Provisional Uses and Special Exceptions - Utility -Scale Ground -Mounted Solar Energy Systems to eliminate the following standards for non-residential solar energy systems: Limitations on visibility Glare I, Sarah J. Gardner, as Climate Action Coordinator of Iowa City, IA have received the zoning review and read its findings. Signature.4 • _ Date: ZRIA ,� Please note that this review is not an endorsement or recommendation for changing and/or updating the zoning code. This is an informational review only. If the local government has clarifying comments, please provide them in a memo to the SolSmart team. Page 7 of 7