Sustainability Trifecta
Environmental protection
JobsFinancial Savings
CA Legislation• AB 4420- 9/28/1988 • SB 1771- 9/30/2000• AB 1493 – 7/22/2002• SB 1078 – 9/12/2002• AB 32 – 9/27/2006• SB 97 – 8/24/2007• SB 375 – 9/30/2008
County of Sonoma Background
2001: Joined ICLEI – Cities for Climate Protection
• 2002: County GHG Assessment• 2004: Community Climate Goals – 25% below 1990 levels by 2015
• 2006: Climate Protection Action Plan – Internal goal 20% below 2000 levels by 2010 – Recommended forming an Energy & Sustainability Division– Recommended a comprehensive energy project
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Comprehensive Energy Project38 EEMs at 24 buildingsLighting retrofits, 20 buildingsHVAC replace or rebuild in 4 buildingsHVAC Motors & ControlsCentral Mechanical Plant (CMP) upgradeWater retrofit, including MADF and JJC1.4MW Fuel Cell Cogeneration Power Plant
1.4 MW Fuel Cell Power Plant• Generates 10,693,216
kWh/year• Produces 45 billion BTUs year• Produces virtually no
pollutants• Reduce GHG emissions by
69% versus grid power• Designated “Ultra-Clean” by
CARB• $3 Million Self-Generation
Incentive
The Results!
WHAT SAVINGS BY UNIT DOLLAR SAVINGS
WATER 16,500,000 gallons $247,300
ELECTRICITY 2,262,445 kWh $319,839
NATURAL GAS 171,164 therms $121,500
FUEL CELL 10,830,193 kWh $1,118,800
TOTAL SAVINGS $1,807,439
Since SCEIP opened on March 25, 2009:• Completed 1,800 projects for residents and
businesses in Sonoma County• Over $59 million in financial assistance• Over 90 eligible improvements• 8.5 MW of PV
Sonoma County Energy Independence Program
Improvement Types using PACE
39%
2%20%
11%
9%
7%
3%3% 2% 2% 1%
Solar PVWater Cons.Windows & DoorsSealing & InsulationHVACCool RoofWater HeaterLightingSolar ThermalVentilationOther Energy Efficiency
59% = Energy Efficiency 39% = Renewable Generation 2% = Water Conservation
WHO WE SERVE: Government, nonprofits and small businessesSERVICES:
• Free energy audits• Incentives and rebates• Energy Efficiency Consulting• Financial consultation
ACCOMPLISHMENTS SINCE 2010:• $1,000,000 in paid incentives for over 170 projects • 7,00,000 kWh savings• Avoided CO2 emissions equivalent to removing 270+ cars from
the road for a year
Sonoma County Energy Watch
Transportation Strategies
GREENING THE COUNTY FLEET• Over 200 existing hybrids• 7 Plug-in hybrids • 9 Neighborhood electric vehicles• Network of 50 EV charging stations
EMPLOYEE COMMUTE• Free bus passes• Preferential carpool parking• 511.org Ride Matching Services• WeGo Real-time Rideshare• Bike to Work Day• Compressed Work Weeks• Telecommuting options
In total• $85M in clean energy projects• 869 Jobs• $320 Million in local economic impact• Over 15,500 tons of GHGs averted• 1382 cars off the road
Selecting ProjectsHow do you know which projects are best?• Cost• IRR• Payback• Net Present Value• Reduced Maintenance Costs• Public Private Partnerships
CMP Boiler Project• $450,000 Net Cost• 8.5% Internal Rate of
return• 13.79 years simple payback• $228,820 Net Present
Value• 54,309 Therms saved/yr• 288 tons of GHG
reduced/yr
Sustainability TipsPrinting
• Always print double sided• Only print in color when necessary
Power Down• Turn computers, monitors, task lighting off at the end of each
day• Unplug devices during vacation or MTO
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle• Place all recyclables in designated blue bins• Place food scraps and other compostable materials in compost
bins if available• Use flatware instead of plastic dishes and utensils
Commute/Transportation• Try a sustainable alternative to driving solo to work at least
once a week• Carpool for work-related meetings or trips• Walk or bike to nearby shops for lunch instead of driving
Other Major Initiatives in SoCo.• SCWA – Carbon free water by 2015• 54MW of PV Countywide• EV Trail and partnership• 350 Garden Challenge• Healthiest County in State by 2020• Open Space and Parks expanding
Revolving Energy Funds
Multi-modal Transportation Networks
THANK YOU!
SAM RUARKEnergy & Sustainability Program Manager
[email protected] │565-2125
www. Sonoma-County.org/GS/Energy