Sustainable Madison

Jeanne Hoffman, Facilities and Sustainability Manager

City of Madison

Madison’s Impacts on the Environment

• 800 miles of streets

• 6,000 acres of parks

• 3.7 million sq ft of government office & buildings

• 54 million kWh of electricity

• 1.3 million therms of natural gas

• 60,000 tons of garbage and recycling

• 2.3 million gallons of fuel for buses & fleet

City Government is both consumer and steward of our environment and its resources. City Government must incorporate the principles of sustainability to ensure the needs of tomorrow can be met.

Madison’s Kyoto Commitment

Urging federal and state governments to enact policies and programs to meet or beat the target of reducing global warming pollution levels to 7 percent below 1990 levels by 2012.

Madison Mayor 5th Mayor in the country to sign this agreement.

Sustainability Goals for the City of Madison

Building a Green Capital City

October 2003: Mayor’s Energy Task Force was convened

Plan adopted by the Common Council in January 2005

To make Madison a green Capital City, a national leader in energy efficiency and renewable energy that also supports the city’s economic vitality.

Highlights of “Building a Green Capital City Plan”

Creation of the Office of Sustainability

Adopting a Framework for Sustainability – The Natural Step

Green Policies and Projects

Energy Efficiency Projects

Solar Projects

City’s Wind Purchase

Green Fleet

Engaging the Community

Office of Facilities and Sustainability

Facilities and Sustainability Manager position created as part of 2007 budget, with manager hired in May of 2007.

Housed in the Engineering Division

Manager, Architects, Mechanical Engineers, Maintenance and Custodial staff

Adopting a Sustainability Framework: The Natural Step

What is Sustainability?• “Sustainable Development

is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.” (United Nations 1987 Brundtland Report - Our Common Future)

A Sustainable City:• Balances environment,

economy, and social good • Recognizes a healthy

environment underpins economic and social well-being

Adopting a Sustainability Framework: The Natural Step

Adopted in December 2005 Provides a framework to think

about the environmental, economic, and social impacts of City programs, projects, and facilities

Lays out the conditions and requirements that will help the City make greater progress toward sustainability

Encourages us to plan strategically for the most sustainable outcomes

Green Polices and Projects

Green Cleaning Green Purchasing

– Office Furniture– Supplies

E-Waste and Recycling– recycling companies shall

comply with the most rigorous criteria consistent with current international e-waste laws, standards and definitions for sustainable and socially just electronics recycling operations.

Printer Paper Policy– Duplex as default mode, move

to MFD, recycled paper and toner cartridges

Green Polices and Projects - Continued

Building Inventory of Energy Use – 2007

Zoning Code Rewrite –2007

Zero Waste – 2008

NE Neighborhoods Plan –2009

Energy Efficiency Program for Community -2009

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Police North

Fire Station #5

Overture Center

Metro Maintenance

Fire Station #1/Admin Building

Monroe Street Branch Library

Sequoya Branch Library

Forest Hill Office/Old Maintenance

Police West

Fire Station #3

Highest kBtu/SqFt Occupied Buildings

Energy Efficiency Projects

New Construction – LEED– Libraries– Fire Station– Convention Center– Maintenance Facilities

Remodeling/Energy Efficiency– energy efficient upgrades at

fire stations, police stations, PW facilities, senior center, and offices

– HVAC, roof insulation, air sealing, lighting

Additional flexible funding for for energy efficiency and renewable energy

SolarMadison a US DOE Solar America City

To make Madison a model solar city for the Midwest

To double the amount of PV and solar thermal systems installed in Madison by 2010. From 100 to 200 solar thermal systems and from 125 kW to 250 kW of PV

Components of MadiSUN

Consultant to provide businesses and residents with assistance in installing solar

City Installations – leading by example

Pro-Solar Zoning Education for City Staff and

Installers Technical Assistance from US

DOE– Marketing– Structural Loading

Research– Investigating Solar

Mapping

Solar Agent

AssumptionsCity of Madison has a strong

environmental ethicHigh level of educationPeople are too busy to find

out about technology, process and paperwork.

The Solar Agent is here to help!

Solar Agent Program

Pre-screening that provides a “grade”.

Evaluate your home’s solar options

Advise you on architectural options

Explain permits needed and how to deal with them

Assist in hiring the installer and proceed with installation

Results to date

328 total inquires to date

200 quick-look report-cards issued

87 site visits done & report issued

5 systems installed (two 10kW commercial, one 2.5 kW residential and one 2 kW residential and a 5.74 kW residential)

City Installations – Leading by Example

Solar Electric– Systems on Greentree and

Demetral Landfill are 6.3 kW each and produces 8,364 kWh annually each.

– Alicia Ashman library is 7 kW and produces 8,700 kWh annually.

– Engineering Service building is 4.2 kW and produces 5,254 kWh annually.

Solar Thermal– All 11 Fire Stations have hot

water solar systems that save 3,426 therms of natural gas and 18 tons of CO2 annually altogether

2009 plans include 40 kW of PV!

Wind Power Purchases

2006: 3% renewable energy

2010: 20% renewable energy goal

The City of Madison has achieved this goal in 2009 with 22% of all city electrical use coming from renewable sources plus Monona Terrace and Metro Transit garage at 47%!

Greening the Fleet

Recently approved Executive Order

– Includes minimum fuel efficiency and EPA air pollution rating for all vehicles

– Emphasizes the anti-idling resolution already adopted

– Continues the use of GPS to track vehicles

– Encourages alternative fuels and vehicles.

– Emphasizes preventative maintenance, right sizing, and tracking usage and fuel.

Natural Bio-Retention

Warner Park native prairie rain garden project

Rain gardens in City street terraces

Engaging the Community

Mpower Madison Campaign www.mpoweringmadison.com

Cooperative public and private effort: To reduce city-wide carbon dioxide

emissions by 100,000 tons by 2011 Madison’s City government:

To reduce its CO2 “footprint” by 25% by 2011 and eliminate 15,000 tons of carbon dioxide

MadiSUN To make Madison a model solar city for the

Midwest

To double the amount of PV and solar thermal systems installed in Madison by 2010. From 100 to 200 solar thermal systems and from 125 kW to 250 kW of PV

Conclusions

Important to have overall sustainability goals and plan

Need to think about triple bottom line.

Lead by example, then engage community.