The Big Picture:

Water,

Energy,

Climate

& the

Future

Climate change is caused by a manmade blanket ofcarbon dioxide that surrounds the earth and traps in heat.

Climate change

Huge consequencesof inaction

Climate protection

Huge benefitsof action

GHGs

Land Use

Air Quality

Water Transportation

Forestry

Solid Waste

Greenhouse gas = Key integrator & metric

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Electricity 52,600 MWhr/yr Water 20,400 MG/yr

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SANTA ROSAW/W PLANT

NEW BLOWERS

TOTAL COST: $1.1 million (CEC loan)

ELEC.SAVINGS: $250,000/yr (after installation)

GHG REDUCED: 880 tonCO2

/yr

$172 net savings per tonCO2 reduced

NOVATO W/W PLANTBLOWER AIRFLOW CONTROLS

TO KEEP DOavg=1.8 mg/l

INSTALLED Dec’05

TOTAL COST: $75,000 ($34,000 PG&E rebate)

ELEC.SAVINGS: $42,000/yr (after installation)

GHG REDUCED: 122 tonCO2/yr

$214 net savings per tonCO2 reduced

SOURCE: John Rosenblum, Ph.D.roseenveng@sbcglobal.net

first EFFICIENCY, then RENEWABLES

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“The time has arrived for energy efficiencyadvocates and practitioners throughout the country

to begin placing the issue of climate changeat the forefront of their policy arguments

for energy efficiency. [Climate protection is]…a compelling basis for new and more aggressive

energy efficiency policies and programs.”

Out of the Closet:Climate Change as a Driver for Energy Efficiency

Significant untapped potential

Savings

Energy efficiency programs = 28¢ per kWh per year

Water Use Efficiency = 13¢ per kWh per year

Source: California Energy Commission,California’s Water-Energy Relationship,

Final Staff Report, 2005

Choices for the future

The Power of TargetsAspiration

Alignment

Accountability

Achievement

Services $$$ GHGs}Climate Protection

Role of Government

• Adopt California’s targets

• Join and follow Cities for Climate Protection

Climate Protection Campaign

www.climateprotectioncampaign.org

Big vision,bold action

Ann Hancock(707) 237-2696