Multi-city Working Group Meeting April 28, 2015
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RICAPS technical assistance is available through the San Mateo County Energy Watch program, which is funded by California utility customers, administered by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) under the auspices of the California Public Utilities
Commission and with matching funds provided by C/CAG.
Agenda • Introductions 3:15 – 3:20 PM
• Takeaways from March 31 RICAPS mtg 3:20 – 3:35 PM
• Partnership and grant opportunities 3:35 – 3:55 PM
• PACE update 3:55 – 4:05 PM
• Beacon Award update 4:05 – 4:15 PM
• Online progress tracking 4:15 – 4:20 PM
• Step Up and Power Down pilot 4:20 – 4:30 PM
• Small business outreach challenge 4:30 – 4:35 PM
• Zero energy workshop 4:35 – 4:40 PM
• Future meeting dates 4:40 – 4:45 PM
Sustainability Charrette Debrief (Betty Seto)
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March RICAPS Sustainability Charrette Objectives • Promote county-wide collaboration on
sustainability and climate planning • Identify existing initiatives • Identify new initiatives planned or desired • Connect cities with resources and peer-to-
peer learning
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Sustainability Charrette
Activity #1: Knowledge sharing of current sustainability initiatives countywide
Activity #2: Prioritization and areas of interest
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What we found - Energy
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Topic Existing Initiatives Future Priorities for Cities
Energy efficiency Upgrades for commercial, city facilities, residential
Home audits at time of sale Plug load requirements Community energy champions
PACE/Financing Adopt multiple PACE programs HERO PACE
Solar/Distributed generation
Peninsula Sun Shares PV on municipal facilities Solar-ready ordinance Regional Renewable Energy Project
Increase solar, and solar thermal Wind technology More distributed generation
Community choice aggregation
Feasibility study
What we found - Energy
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Topic Existing Initiatives Future Priorities for Cities
Energy efficiency Upgrades for commercial, city facilities, residential
Home audits at time of sale Plug load requirements Community energy champions
PACE/Financing Adopt multiple PACE programs HERO PACE
Solar/Distributed generation
Peninsula Sun Shares PV on municipal facilities Solar-ready ordinance Regional Renewable Energy Project
Increase solar, and solar thermal Wind technology More distributed generation
Community choice aggregation
Feasibility study
What we found - Transportation
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Topic Existing Initiatives Future Priorities for Cities
Bike/pedestrian Bike share, bike-to-work/bike-to-shop Bicycle pedestrian advisory committee Grant program/bike lane improvements/land acquisition Streetscape improvements
Increase bike lanes and pedestrian streets Complete bike/walk network Pedestrian master plan Funding for events Improve marketing
City fleet Retrofit existing fleet Fleet fuel efficiency Replace aging vehicles
Electric vehicles EV charger installation project Installation of EV chargers EV infrastructure
TDM Shuttles (Bayshore, cities) Transit oriented development Commute.org Zipcar/car share ordinance
Mobility as a Service Bus Rapid Transit Relocate Caltrain station (SSF) Safe Routes to Schools
What we found - Transportation
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Topic Existing Initiatives Future Priorities for Cities
Bike/pedestrian Bike share, bike-to-work/bike-to-shop Bicycle pedestrian advisory committee Grant program/bike lane improvements/land acquisition Streetscape improvements
Increase bike lanes and pedestrian streets Complete bike/walk network Pedestrian master plan Funding for events Improve marketing
City fleet Retrofit existing fleet Fleet fuel efficiency Replace aging vehicles
Electric vehicles EV charger installation project Installation of EV chargers EV infrastructure
TDM Shuttles (Bayshore, cities) Transit oriented development Commute.org Zipcar/car share ordinance
Mobility as a Service Bus Rapid Transit Relocate Caltrain station (SSF) Safe Routes to Schools
What we found – Water & Solid Waste
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Topic Existing Initiatives Future Priorities for Cities
Water conservation Rebate programs Ordinances Update water efficient landscape ordinance Drought emergency ordinance Lawn-be-gone programs
JVSV water retailers coordination Conservation measures
Recycled water Greywater ready ordinance Produce and use reycled water
Daylight streams/creeks Green streets Enhanced recycled water programs
Other water Water management district Aquifer management Groundwater management
Solid waste E-waste, zero waste Adopt-A-Block Hazardous waste events Upgrade to C&D recycling ordinance Residential composting
Multi-family composting
What we found – Other
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Topic Existing Initiatives Future Priorities for Cities
Implementation/ reporting
Update climate action plan Adopt climate action plan Sustainability policy and monthly meetings
Get top-down support from City leaders Online tracking of CAP progress JVSV 2015 municipal GHG inventory updates
Land use Land purchase for open space High density development
Increase mixed-use, high density
Plants/vegetation Earthy day native plantings Heritage tree prsevation Reforestation
Local food production
Adaptation Sea level rise Disaster preparedness
Buildings Adopt green building ordinance Zero energy building policy/incentives County-level green building ordinance Green roofs
What we found – Other
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Topic Existing Initiatives Future Priorities for Cities
Implementation/ reporting
Update climate action plan Adopt climate action plan Sustainability policy and monthly meetings
Get top-down support from City leaders Online tracking of CAP progress JVSV 2015 municipal GHG inventory updates
Land use Land purchase for open space High density development
Increase mixed-use, high density
Plants/vegetation Earthy day native plantings Heritage tree prsevation Reforestation
Local food production
Adaptation Sea level rise Disaster preparedness
Buildings Adopt green building ordinance Zero energy building policy/incentives County-level green building ordinance Green roofs
Office of Sustainability Active Transportation Program
Active Transportation Update on Funding and Opportunities for Walking and Bicycling Transportation - RICAPS Partners
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Active Transportation Recap:
In San Mateo County: • 50% of all trips are less than 3 miles • 20% of all trips are less than 1 mile • 90% of these trips are made by car • 70% of trips are for shopping,
school, errands, social, etc. • 45% of GHG emissions are from
private vehicles
Strategies that are increasing Active Trips:
Construction: • Sidewalks and curb cuts • Crosswalks and flashing beacons • Multi-use trails and connectors • Bike lanes • Protected cycle tracks
Active Transportation
Strategies that are increasing Active Trips: Programs: • Safe Routes to School • Targeted Enforcement • Encouragement Events:
– Bike Month – Bike to Shop Day – Bike to School Day – Bike to Work Day – Bike Party – Active Trips Promotion
Active Transportation
Funding for Walking and Bicycling Transportation: • Active Transportation Program Cycle 2 Grants
– $360 million statewide total (2016-2019) – of that total, $180 million statewide competitive – $30 million regional competitive for Bay Area – Applications due June 1, 2015 (postmarked) – www.dot.ca.gov/hq/LocalPrograms/atp/index.html
• Successful project types in Cycle 1: – Safe Routes to School projects – Projects that combine construction and
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Promotions for Bicycling and Walking: • “Active Trips to Meetings” Promotion
– Air District San Mateo County Team – Rewards active modes to meetings or other work-
related activities – “Active” means: carpool, walk, transit, bike, etc. – Contact: San Mateo County Spare the Air Resource
Team Facilitator: Mari Pearman - [email protected] to sign up
Active Transportation
Promotions for Bicycling and Walking: “Bike to Shop Day”
• Rewards for Shoppers who bike to stores on May 23rd
• Participating businesses sign up at: BiketoShopDay.org
• Map of participating businesses will be on-line in mid May
Active Transportation
Opportunities for Partners: Upcoming:
• Safe Routes to School events and projects • Kids’ Bike Rodeos
• City of San Mateo: May 3 • North Fair Oaks: June 6
• Bike Foster City: monthly to September • Bicycle education materials and map
update: County of San Mateo • More:
http://green.smcgov.org/ active-transportation
Active Transportation
Opportunities for Partners: Upcoming/proposed:
National Annual Bicycling and Walking Count: Partner cities wanted Volunteers sought
Bicycle Friendly City Award Technical Assistance Climate Corps Intern Shared cost
Active Transportation
Office of Sustainability Active Transportation Program Ellen Barton, Coordinator [email protected] (650) 599-1420 http://green.smcgov.org/active-transportation
Funding-related Events Local Government Energy Challenge Grant Program • $20 million per year, program being designed • May 7th, California Energy Commission Workshop • https://energy.webex.com (Code: 926 752 573) • Meeting password meeting@9 (case sensitive.)
State Water Resources Control Board – Funding Fair • Free Infrastructure Funding Fair • Sacramento on September 23, 2015
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(1) New PACE providers targeting the Bay Area
AllianceNRG (via OpenPACE) – residential/commercial new offerings: seismic retrofits + OpenPACE platform
Ygrene – residential new offerings: seismic retrofits + longer term pay off
(2) PACE contractors (3) BayREN commercial PACE updates
Sustainable Real Estate Solutions (SRS) to offer series of 4 contractor workshops in May on using PACE financing (focus on existing commercial programs)
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PACE Updates
Calculate
Application Opened
Adopting Resolution
Resolution complete; finalizing application Full Participant
• Menlo Park • County of San
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• Brisbane • Burlingame • Colma • Daly City • Foster City • Millbrae • Portola Valley • Redwood City • San Carlos • San Mateo
Countywide Participation and Commitments to date
Participation tracked by Andrea Pappajohn
On Oct. 9th, C/CAG officially became a Beacon Award Champion
Expressed Interest
April 15
Call for Data
May 15 Second
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July 15
Final submission
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September 1
Notification or Awards
October 1 Beacon Awards
Ceremony League of Cities
Conference (San Jose)
2015 Beacon Award Timeline
Call for Data Survey sent to participants requesting Notes:
Agency Greenhouse Gas Reductions
SMCEW and DNVGL will provide directly to Beacon Award
Agency Electricity Savings PG&E Providing and SMCEW will provide directly to Beacon Award
Agency Natural Gas Savings
Applies only to large Natural Gas users
Community Greenhouse Gas Reduction SMCEW and DNVGL will provide directly to Beacon Award
Ten Best Practice Areas Most cities have document in progress and can review again with SMCEW. Then submit to [email protected]
Beacon Award Participant Benefits • Awards/Public Recognition
– The Beacon Program honors local governments’ voluntary efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, save energy and adopt policies and programs that promote sustainability
– Locally SMCEW will coordinate with County Chief Communications Officer on PR
• Sharing framework of best practices. The information you provide in this survey
– allows the Institute for Local Government to honor your community for its innovation and achievements, and
– it provides a comprehensive picture of local leadership to address climate change throughout the state of California.
– Example http://www.ca-ilg.org/beacon-award-participant-profile/city-san-carlos
Online Progress Tracking
Kim Springer County of San Mateo for C/CAG
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Reporting Working Group
Potential County Tool Socrata – Performance Dashboard
Ramp up the city staff interested in working on a solution
for GHG emissions and measure performance tracking.
Step Up and Power Down
Erin Brandt, Empower Efficiency
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Step Up and Power Down Initiative Overview
4/28/2015
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What is Step Up and Power Down?
New and innovative community-wide residential energy savings campaign.
Supported by PG&E and three participating communities.
Our goal is to make homes more energy efficient and comfortable.
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Benefits to Cities and Residents
Support Climate Action Plan implementation and success
Support local economy enabling residents to allocate their money locally and invest in local contractors who perform energy efficiency retrofits
Empower residents to move from awareness to sustainable action with their energy use and their ability to achieve energy savings in their homes
Streamline access to PG&E’s energy efficiency offerings that are available to residents
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Town Visibility Strategies
Yard Signs
Email Blasts
Newsletters / Alerts
Testimonial Posters
Workshops
Canvassing Meetings /
Presentations
Tabling Events
Block Parties
Blog Posts
Website / Online Sign-up
NextDoor
Multi-Touch, Multi-Channel Marketing & Outreach Strategy
Face to Face
Social Norming
Online Engagement
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Sign Up for Step Up and Power Down
Complete the Home Energy
Checkup and take
additional energy saving actions
Purchase Solar, Electric Vehicles
Log onto My Energy and learn about no-cost, low-cost energy actions
Your Journey to Optimizing Your Home
Complete Home Energy Upgrades
(Contractor & DIY)
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We’re Here to Make Saving Energy Easy!
Local teams are a trusted ally to: • Suggest simple changes that can save energy today • Provide information on available rebates and incentives • Make the connection to high-quality contractors • Help residents track energy savings over time • Help through each step of the process
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Questions?
Mike Foster (415) 973-0759
Erin Malcolm Brandt (352) 870-9441
Small Business Outreach Challenge
Eddie Ashley Climate Corps Bay Area Fellow for SMC Energy Watch
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Small Business Outreach Challenge
SMCEW Challenge: Having elected officials help endorse the program to increase public awareness of the SMC Energy Watch turnkey program for small businesses within San Mateo County. Timeline: May 2nd- June 15th Goal: Get 250 small businesses to sign for an energy survey How elected officials can participate in challenge: 1. Announce the Challenge at Council or Chamber meetings 2. Send a letter to businesses 3. Post information on the city’s website and email newsletter 4. Canvass in business districts w/ volunteers and SMCEW staff using GIS maps 5. Upload photos and/or videos to personal and city social media pages when conducting outreach about the program
Kick-off event for SMCEW Challenge
Date/Time : Saturday May 2nd, 2015 from 10:00-10:45am Location: Hummus Mediterranean 150 E 4th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401 Agenda outline for the kick-off event: • Additional information about the program for elected officials if needed • Realist timeline for select cities participating in the event • Discuss use of volunteers and energy survey questionnaire • Discuss target goals for businesses to sign up an energy survey • Photo of elected officials, SMCEW staff, and city staff (if they would like to attend) to officially start off the challenge • Template for elected official’s letter to businesses
Elected officials participating in the
SMCEW Challenge • Redwood City – Barbara Pierce
• South San Francisco – Pradeep Gupta • Burlingame – Terry Nagel • Daly City - Mike Guingona and Judith Christensen • San Carlos – Ron Collins • San Mateo – Rick Bonilla Other cities are still welcome to participate in the SMCEW Challenge. If you know of elected officials that may be interested please have them contact Eddie Ashley. Eddie Ashley Climate Corps Bay Area Fellow Resource Conservation Associate, County of San Mateo 650-599-1480 [email protected]
Zero Energy Workshop
Jacki Falconio Climate Corps Bay Area Fellow for SMC Energy Watch
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Zero Energy Workshop and Webinars Day 1:
Zero Energy for Local Governments: Removing Barriers in Policy and Planning
Date: May 28th 2015 Location: Portola Valley Town Center Time: 10am-4pm, Optional Tour at 4:00pm Cost: $10, includes lunch Goal: Facilitate conversations and action plans for incorporating Zero Energy policy and planning into our local governments, on a larger Bay Area scale
Encourage 3-5 people from each municipality to participate Planners Building Department Personnel Sustainability Coordinators
Register now from our website!
Day 2: Creating a Zero Energy Home:
How to Get Started Date: May 29th 2015 Location: Portola Valley Town Center Time: Building Professional Session: 9-11:30am Keynote & Networking Luncheon: 11:30am-1:30pm Homeowners and Real Estate Agents Session: 1:30-3:30pm Depart for tour at 3:30 Cost: $10, includes lunch Goal: Introduce Zero Energy building practices to the local building community, and help homeowners and real estate professionals understand
Market through your building departments to reach contractors working in your community
Register now from our website!
Pre-Workshop Webinars Don’t Wait for 2020! The Competitive Advantages of Offering Zero Energy Services Now
May 7th 1-2pm • Contractors, Engineers, Architects
Beautiful, Comfortable Zero Energy Homes Learn About the Latest Home Trend May 14th 1-2pm • Homeowners and Real Estate
Professionals
Register now from our website!
Next Meetings
Option A: Stick with original dates Webinar May 26
In-person meeting June 23
Option B: Shift dates Webinar June 2
In-person meeting June 30
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Susan Wright [email protected] Kim Springer [email protected] Betty Seto, DNV GL [email protected] Ben Butterworth, DNV GL [email protected] Andrea Pappajohn [email protected] 51
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