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APA Florida 2011 Conference
Sustainable Economic Development with Limited Resources:
The City of Sebastian‘s Green Approach9.9.11
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Sustainable Economic Development with Limited Resources: The City of Sebastian‘s Green Approach
Rebecca Grohall, AICP
Brandon Schaad, AICP, LEED AP
Nilsa Zacarias, AICP
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Sebastian
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ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVE LANDS
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POPULATION PROJECTION
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Median monthly housing cost-$1,380Renters-$918
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POPULATION TREND
1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 20100
5000
10000
15000
20000
2500021,929
16,181
10,205
2,831825698
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Sebastian Florida
Population 65+ 26.3% 17.3%
Population Under 18 18.3% 21.3%
Households with Children 21.5% 26.0%
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Means of Transportation to Work
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88 Percent graduated from high school
16 Percent bachelor degree or higher
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35 Percent - professional-educational, and health care
15 Percent- Retail
14 Percent - construction
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Fiscal Constraints
2007/08 2008/09 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12$0
$5,000,000
$10,000,000
$15,000,000
$20,000,000
$25,000,000
$30,000,000$27,857,917
$19,655,524
Budgeted Revenue
Budget Year
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What is Sustainability?
• Many Different Definitions
• Common Concepts:• “capacity to endure”• Potential for long-term maintenance of well-being
(environmental, economic, social)• "Sustainable development is development that meets the
needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs…” (United Nations, 1987)
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Sustainability
Environmental
Economic Social
What is Sustainability?
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What Does Sustainable Economic Development Mean in Sebastian?• Balanced Community: land use, housing, transportation
choices, demographics, jobs• Responsible Use of Indigenous Resources: invest in eco-
tourism, fishing/water based recreation, “Old Florida” charm and history
• Conservation / Responsible Consumption: efficient use of resources, reduce energy consumption, lifestyle changes needed to preserve natural beauty
• Build the Green Economy of the Future: attract Green jobs in expected future growth industries, build a reputation for conservative environmental responsibility
• Fiscal Responsibility: short- and long-term ability to deliver services needed to succeed economically while keeping tax burden low
What is a Green
Economy?
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Homes
Buildings
Vehicles
Industry
Government
Energy Efficiency
Solar
Wind
Water
Biomass
Geothermal
Hydrogen &Fuel Cell
Renewable
Energy
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“The twin challenge of climate change and economic stagnation can be solved by the same action-
broad, aggressive, sustained deployment of renewable energy
and energy efficiency”
Brad Collins, Executive Director, ASES American Solar Energy Society
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Renewable Energy and
Energy Efficient
Reduce dependence on fossil fuels
Lower utility bills
No C02 emissions
Strengthen National Security
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FACTS
+ Renewable energy jobs and generates new jobs faster than U.S. (RE jobs increased 36% in two years)
5x wind sector jobs 4x the photovoltaic solar jobs than U.S.
Produces half wind rotors of the world , one-third solar panels
GERMANYPopulation- One-quarter
the size of U.S.
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FACTSUK - 20101.2 Billion InvestmentOffshore Wind Farm turbines will create power for 200,000 homes (300 MW of power)
Offshore wind farm increases UK’s wind energy capacity 30% - UK is now the world’s largest producer of wind energy
2020 UK’s renewable energy target – to generate one- third of its electricity via renewable sources
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RE & EE by 2030+ 4.5 million new jobs- 1.2 billion tons of carbon emissions annually-(57% EE- 43%RE)
Green jobs – diverse range of skills - construction, professional services, public sector, retail , truck transportation, manufacturing (metal and electrical equipment)
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FLORIDA US Third Largest Energy Consumer
Office of Energy within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - primary organization for state
energy and climate change programs and policies
Senate Bill 2156 Development of strategic energy policy – Dr. Mary Bane
– Special Advisor on Energy Policy-
“develop an energy policy for our state that strikes a balance of affordability, reliability and sustainable resources”
Gov. Rick Scott
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FLORIDA2009 American Recovery andReinvestment Act (ARRA)State Energy Program (SEP) $126,089,000Florida portfolio of new energy-related programs
Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant (EECBG): $30,401,600 Allocate 60% of the EECBG funds to eligible
counties and municipalities - competitive grant process
Remaining EECBG funds - eligible programs and initiatives
Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate: $17,585,466All rebate funds are no longer available Energy Assurance Grant Program: $1,881,676Collaborative effort - several state agencies to review and strengthen Florida’s Energy Assurance Plan by incorporating smart grid improvements and renewable energy facilities
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2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
EECBG- Energy Efficient and Conservation Block Grant Funds
Reduce fossil fuel emissions Reduce total energy use Improve energy efficiency – building
and transportation
Town of Lantana- $217,000- Convert existing building to “green” facility:
Roof-top photovoltaic system to generate electricity for the building – sell extra to FP&L
Solar water heating system , high efficiency air conditioning and windows, and green insulation
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UTILITY COMPANIES – green approach
Progress Energy Florida-PEF
Residential Solar Rebate Programs Water Heating Rebate - 85% savings -
$550 rebate and credits on monthly energy billSolar Photovoltaic (PV) Panels
Rebate of $2 per watt installed (for up to 10 kW) - Oct. 4, 2011, apply for the 2012 rebates
SunSense® Schools –funding for energy education- photovoltaic (PV) solar
panels for schools
www.progress-energy.com
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UTILITY COMPANIES – green approach
Solar Energy CentersConstructed three solar power plants - created 110 megawatts of clean energy for 4.5 million customers
Florida Power & Light - FPL
DeSoto Solar Energy Center
Martin Solar EnergyCenter
Space Coast Solar Energy Center
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UTILITY COMPANIES – green approach
Solar Rebate Dollars Programs As part of a five-year pilot program authorized by Florida Public Service Commission
Photovoltaic Panels rebate reopen application process on August 30, 2011
Solar Water Heater for Residential and Commercial RebatesRebates of $1,000 for every new residential solar water heater
Florida Power & Light - FPL
•Interconnection and net metering - learn more about Customer-Owned Renewable Generation•Interconnection and net metering - learn more about Customer-Owned Renewable Generation•Interconnection and net metering - learn more about Customer-Owned Renewable Generation•Interconnection and net metering - learn more about Customer-Owned Renewable Generation•Interconnection and net metering - learn more about Customer-Owned Renewable Generation
Interconnection and Net
Metering
Customer Owned
Generation
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Provide electricity to residences or facilitiesAllows customers to interconnect approved renewable to electric grid generation systems
www.FPL.com/netmetering
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City of Sebastian Electrical ContractorComplete Solar Solar Photovoltaic power systems services:
designingengineering permitting installation
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In The News Now…1.5 Billion Solar Farm August 15, 2011National Solar Power - 4 communities in Florida to become home of the world’slargest solar farm – Gadsden,Hardee, Osceola and Suwannee Counties –
First phase up and running within six months of breaking ground. Hensel Phelps Construction Co., will design, build and operate the solar farms
National Solar Power’s planned 400-megawatt solar farm - renewable energy to power 32,000 homes
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In The News Now…PALM BEACH COUNTYCounty Commissioners adopted development regulations – 500-foot-tall wind turbines– wind power to produce electricity (August 29, 2011)
County effort to become state’s leader in wind powerWind Capita Group proposes 80 wind turbines near Belle Glade (16,000 acres)
Sebastian’s Approach
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Projects Examined:
2010 Comprehensive Plan Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR)
2010 CRA Master Plan Update
2010 Comprehensive Plan Economic Development Element (New)
2011 Riverfront Parking Study
Various City Initiatives
Sustainable Long-Term Economic Development Strategy
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Types of Strategies
• Land Use / Redevelopment Strategies
• Transportation System Strategies
• Housing Strategies
• Business Support / Expansion Strategies
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Land Use / Redevelopment Strategies
• Development of Higher Density “Nodes” at Strategic Locations
• Improved Urban Environment in the Riverfront
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Land Use / Redevelopment Strategies
• Cooperative Planning for Future Development / Annexation Areas
• Preservation / Restoration of Historic and Heritage Resources
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Land Use / Redevelopment Strategies
• Provide Sites Ready for Employment-Generating Uses
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Transportation System Strategies
• Connect “nodes” via Transit and Bicycle / Pedestrian Facilities
• Encourage Alternative Transportation Via Development Regulation
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Transportation System Strategies
• Provide Motorcycle / Scooter Parking in the Riverfront
• Improved Pedestrian Environment in the Riverfront
• Prepare for Potential Future Rail Service
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Housing Strategies
• Develop Higher Density Housing in “Node” Areas
• Encourage Appropriate Residential Development in the Riverfront
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Housing Strategies
• Ensure Existing Low-Density Single-Family Areas Benefit from Transportation / Recreation Improvements
• Provide Connections Between Housing and Jobs
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Business Support/Expansion Strategies
• Incentives for Target Industries(i.e. Clean Energy, Life Sciences, Information Technology, Eco-Tourism)
• Aggressive Marketing of City’s “Green” Economic Development Efforts
• Regulatory Relief
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Business Support/Expansion Strategies
• Public-Private Partnerships
• Development of Eco- and Heritage Tourism
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Sustainable Economic
Development Strategy
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Links www.flaseia.org FlaSEIA Florida Solar Energy Industries
Association
www.dsireusa.org Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency. US Department of Energy
www.eia.gov Energy Information Administration
http://www.eecbg.energy.gov EECBG Program
www.natlsolar.com National Solar Power
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THANK YOU!