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Measuring Our ProgressProcess, Tools and Resources for Local Governments
Garrett FitzgeraldDirector of Programs
ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability
2008 Symposium on Innovating for Sustainable ResultsJanuary 9, 2008
ICLEI USA Offices
PNW Regional Capacity Center
Seattle, WA
US Headquarters
Oakland, CA
NE Regional Capacity Center
Boston, MA
Western States Regional Capacity Center
Denver, CO
Texas Regional Capacity Center
Houston, TX
Midwest Regional Capacity Center
Chicago, IL
Local Government OpportunitiesLocal governments influence major sources of
global warming and local air pollution
Solid WasteTransportation and Land Use
Energy Use
Standard Methodology Peer Network Technical Assistance Emissions Analysis Protocols Software Tools and Resources Competitive Grants Media and Recognition
ICLEI Provides
The ICLEI 5-Milestone Process
Milestone 1
Inventory Emissions
Milestone 2
Establish Target
Milestone 3
Develop Climate Action Plan
Milestone 5
Monitor/Evaluate Progress
Milestone 4
Implement Climate Action
Plan
Leadership Commitment
Document baseline performance Enable appropriate comparison Compare alternative scenarios Illustrate opportunities Monitor progress toward emission reduction
goals Demonstrate progress / tell your story!
The Importance of Measuring Emissions & Reductions
Pleasantville
Boundary Issues / Scopes
Scope 1
Scope 3
Scope 2
Information Item
180,000
195,000
210,000
225,000
240,000
255,000
1990 1995 2000 2005 2010
30%
46,966
Business as Usual
>20%
257,487
10%23,483
187,862
Reduction Target
211,345
The Local Climate Action PlanT
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Milestone 1: Baseline = 2,300,400 tons of GHGs
Milestones 1-3: Baseline; Target; Action Plan
Milestone 2: 20% Reduction Target = 460,080 tons
Milestone 3: Develop Action Plan
4% Waste
41% Transportation
25% Residential
30% Commercial / Industrial
Commercial Sector Emissions Reductions
New Construction Energy CodesRequire higher efficiency HVAC, lighting and window
technologies; reduced air infiltration; and appropriate solar orientationImplement in 2009Anticipated annual savings: 64.5 million kWh 450,000 therms 77,300 tons CO2e
$110,404,859
Existing Commercial Facility RetrofitsOffer free facility energy audits and expert advice, along
withfinancial incentives for HVAC and lighting equipment
improvementsImplement in 2008Anticipated annual savings: 80 million kWh 700,000 therms 105,200 tons CO2e
$79,407,558
Install Solar Photovoltaic PanelsInstall photovoltaic panels on all municipal facilities where
feasibleImplement in 2007Anticipated annual savings: 140,000 kWh 103 tons CO2e
$14,000
Climate Action Handbook Milestone Guide Transportation and Land Use
Toolkit Urban Forestry Toolkit Green Fleets Guide Local Climate Programs Example Ordinances
Tools & Resources
Operations info
Community info
Implemented measures
Relative value of decision criteria
Experiences of Your Peers
Expert input
Your Local Climate Action Plan!
The Climate & Air Pollution Planning Assistant
Re-Inventory Emissions Every Few Years
Report Trends Over Time
Highlight Key Stories
Iteratively Adjust Targets and Plans
Demonstrating Progress
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trend
200
220
240
260
280
300
320
1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015
Year
GH
Gs
(to
ns
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The Cambridge Story
Milestone 1
Inventory Emissions
Milestone 2
Establish Target
Milestone 3
Develop Climate Action Plan
Milestone 5
Monitor/Evaluate Progress
Milestone 4
Implement Climate Action
Plan
Leadership Commitment
For More Information
Garrett Fitzgerald
Director of Programs
ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability
(510) 844-0699
www.iclei.org/usa
ICLEI Tools
Database of Local Emissions Data
and Climate Actions
Emissions Analysis
Calculator Tools
Emissions Analysis Protocols
Climate Action Planning Decision
Support Tools
Reporting Tools
Communications Support
Energy Modeling Tools
Transportation and Land Use
Planning Tools
Peer-to-Peer Information
Sharing Tools
Waste Reduction
Modeling Tools
Implementation Guidance Toolkits
What Actions are Cities Taking? Energy Efficiency (retrofits, ordinances, procurement)
Renewable Energy (solar, wind, grid purchases)
Energy Generation (cogeneration, districting)
Alternative Fuel Vehicles (biodiesel, CNG)
Transit-Oriented Development (zoning, infill)
Trip Reduction Programs (carshare, telecommute)
Waste Reduction (recycling, composting)
Urban Forestry (planting, management)
Possible
Key vs. Secondary EmissionsA
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KeySecondary
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