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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-04-13; City Council; ; Climate Action Plan Annual Report for Reporting Period 4, July 2019-Dec. 2020Meeting Date: April 13, 2021 To: Mayor and City Council From: Scott Chadwick, City Manager Staff Contact: Michael Grim, Senior Program Manager, Climate Action Plan Administrator mike.grim@carlsbadca.gov, 760-602-4623 Subject: Climate Action Plan Annual Report for Reporting Period 4, July 2019-Dec. 2020 Districts: All Recommended Action Adopt a resolution accepting the Climate Action Plan Annual Report for Reporting Period 4, July 2019-December 2020. Executive Summary The Climate Action Plan calls for annual monitoring and reporting. The Climate Action Plan Annual Report (Attachment A to the resolution) contains a summary of the activities performed from July 2019 through December 2020. During that period, staff processed an amendment to the CAP and continued to implement the plan’s measures and actions. Discussion The City Council approved the Climate Action Plan on Sept. 22, 2015, along with the update of the city’s General Plan and an associated environmental impact report by adopting resolution nos. 2015-242 and 2015-244. The purpose of the CAP is to describe how greenhouse gas emissions within the City of Carlsbad will be reduced in accordance with statewide targets. The statewide targets used for the CAP are derived from the Governor’s Executive Order S-3-05 and the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, Assembly Bill 32. Implementation of the plan is required by the General Plan’s Sustainability Element Policy 9- P.1, which states, “Enforce the Climate Action Plan as the city’s strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.” In addition, Sustainability Element Policy 9-P.13 states, “Use the city’s Climate Action Plan as the platform for delineating and implementing measures to improve energy conservation, and increase renewable energy use (such as solar) in existing and new development.” Implementation of the CAP strategies are also consistent with the city’s Sustainability Guiding Principles, and the city’s stated community value of sustainability, which states, “Build on the city's sustainability initiatives to emerge as a leader in green development and sustainability. Pursue public/private partnerships, particularly on sustainable water, energy, recycling and foods.” April 13, 2021 Item #8 Page 1 of 37 On May 12, 2020, the City Council received a presentation covering Reporting Year 3, fiscal year 2018-19. To better align with the availability of data and the CAP snapshots the San Diego Association of Governments provides to jurisdictions such as Carlsbad, the annual reporting period for the city’s CAP was revised from a fiscal year to calendar year cycle, and this Reporting Period 4 report covers 18 months of activities, from July 1, 2019 through Dec. 31, 2020. The most significant activity during the reporting period was the processing of a major amendment to the Climate Action Plan. On July 14, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2020-146, which revised the greenhouse gas, or GHG, inventory, reduction targets and forecast; updated projected reductions from existing measures and incorporated Community Choice Energy1 as a new reduction measure. The city continued to make progress in implementation of the Climate Action Plan during the period covered by this report. The annual report contains a detailed description of those activities. In summary, the fourth reporting period’s accomplishments included: • The major amendment to the plan described above • Continued implementation of CAP measures and actions, including exploring energy efficiency retrofits and installation of workplace and fleet charging stations at city facilities, installation of an electric vehicle charging station and purchase of an all- electric fleet vehicle and public outreach and education • Creating and beginning to register and certify businesses in the Carlsbad Green Business Network • Receiving authorization from the California Energy Commission to implement ordinances related to energy efficiency, solar photovoltaic energy and alternative water heating • Coordinating with and provided data to SANDAG staff for the preparation of a 2018 greenhouse gas inventory and 2018 CAP Snapshot • Coordinating with regional partners, such as SANDAG, other local jurisdictions, the San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative, San Diego Green Building Council and San Diego Gas & Electric • Coordinating with the business community including Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce and Cleantech San Diego • Presenting the city’s Climate Action Plan implementation status at various public meetings, including the Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative Forum, California Association of Environmental Professionals conference, Local Government Sustainable Energy Coalition forum and Bay Area Regional Energy Network forum Additionally, during the first half of the reporting period, staff were considering a comprehensive CAP amendment to update the GHG inventory, forecast and reduction targets and engage the public for consideration of new and/or revised GHG reduction measures. This 1 Community choice energy is a model that allows communities to purchase power to meet their electricity needs, offering an alternative to the traditional SDG&E model. Community choice energy can provide communities they serve with competitively priced, clean energy choices. The City of Carlsbad has partnered with the cities of Del Mar and Solana Beach to create a new community choice energy joint powers authority that will provide an option for local customers to purchase power from more renewable sources starting later this year. April 13, 2021 Item #8 Page 2 of 37 effort would have paralleled the city’s update of its Housing Element and accommodated any additional GHG emissions resulting from an increase in housing units. CAP Amendment No. 1 accomplished the inventory, forecast and reduction target task but only involved adding one measure. However, due to COVID-19 related budgetary constraints, a comprehensive update of the Climate Action Plan was not included in the FY 2020-21 budget. On April 6, 2021, an update of the Housing Element will be presented to the City Council.2 Because the Housing Element update is a policy document, programs to implement the Housing Element will follow its approval. The Housing Element requires a program to rezone properties to accommodate housing targets, included as Program 1.1 in the draft Housing Element. This program will amend the Land Use Element of the General Plan and Zoning Code, and require additional environmental review, including an analysis of how any programs carried out to implement the updated Housing Element will affect greenhouse gases. Depending on these greenhouse gas analysis results, the Climate Action Plan may need to be updated. Conversely, the greenhouse gas analysis results may show that there is not a need for a CAP update, since the measures in Climate Action Plan Amendment No. 1 may sufficiently cover the additional projected greenhouse gas emissions. Regardless of the Housing Element update results, staff plans to include funding for a comprehensive update of the Climate Action Plan in the FY 2021-22 budget request. Options The following options are provided for City Council’s consideration: 1. Receive and accept the CAP Annual Report for Reporting Period 4 Pros • Complies with the CAP’S annual monitoring and reporting requirement • The report summarizes the city’s accomplishments • The report provides information to the public and increases transparency on the city’s CAP measures and status Cons • None identified 2. Do not accept the report and request staff provide additional information Pros • Provides an opportunity for City Council to request additional information Cons • Delays acceptance of annual report Staff recommends the City Council approve Option 1, receive and accept the Climate Action Plan Annual Report for Reporting Period 4. 2 Since 1969, California has required all local governments to plan to meet the housing needs of everyone in the community through the development of a housing element. A component of the general plan, the blueprint for how a city will grow and develop, a housing element provides a strategy for promoting safe, decent and affordable housing. April 13, 2021 Item #8 Page 3 of 37 Fiscal Analysis This is an informational item with no fiscal impact. Next Steps Staff will continue to implement the Climate Action Plan and return to the City Council in spring 2022 with the Climate Action Plan Annual Report for Reporting Year 5, Calendar Year 2021. Environmental Evaluation (CEQA) This action does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act under Public Resources Code section 21065 in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and therefore does not require environmental review. Public Notification Public notice of this item was posted in keeping with the state's Ralph M. Brown Act and it was available for public viewing and review at least 72 hours before the scheduled meeting date. Exhibits 1. City Council resolution April 13, 2021 Item #8 Page 4 of 37 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-083 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN ANNUAL REPORT FOR REPORTING PERIOD 4, JULY 2019 TO DECEMBER 2020 WHEREAS, on Sept. 22, 2015, the City Council approved the Climate Action Plan (CAP) along with the General Plan Update and associated environmental impact report, and adopted Resolution Nos. 2015-242 and 2015-244; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the CAP is to describe how greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within the City of Carlsbad will be reduced in accordance with statewide targets; and the statewide targets used for the CAP are derived from the Governor's Executive Order (EO) S-3-05 and the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, Assembly Bill (AB) 32; and WHEREAS, the CAP calls for annual monitoring and preparation of an annual report to be presented to the City Council at a public meeting; and WHEREAS, staff has prepared the annual report for reporting period 4, from July 1, 2019 to Dec. 31, 2020, and is referenced herein. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows: 1.That the above recitations are true and correct. 2.That the City Council hereby accepts the CAP Annual Report for Reporting Year 4, July 2019 to December 2020 (Attachment A). PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 13th day of April, 2021, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Hall, Blackburn, Acosta, Bhat-Patel. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Schumacher. MATT HALL, Mayor r BARBARA ENGLESON, City Clerk (SEAL) &O"tillininll„ /-k‘' 9-••• ''''''' \:17 a j April 13, 2021 Item #8 Page 5 of 37 City of Carlsbad Climate Action Plan Annual Report Reporting Period 4: July 1, 2019 – Dec. 31, 2020 April 2021 City of Carlsbad Environmental Management Department 1635 Faraday Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 Contact: Mike Grim, CAP Administrator mike.grim@carlsbadca.gov; 760-602-4623 Attachment A April 13, 2021 Item #8 Page 6 of 37 This page intentionally left blank. April 13, 2021 Item #8 Page 7 of 37 Table of Contents Page I. Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 1 II. Background on Climate Action Plan ..................................................................................................... 1 III. CAP Measures and Actions ................................................................................................................... 4 A. Energy Efficiency ............................................................................................................................... 5 B. Renewable Energy ............................................................................................................................ 6 C. Transportation .................................................................................................................................. 6 D. Water ................................................................................................................................................ 7 E. Public Outreach and Education ......................................................................................................... 7 IV. Monitoring ............................................................................................................................................ 8 A. Renewable Energy ............................................................................................................................ 8 B. Electric Vehicles .............................................................................................................................. 10 C. Transportation General Plan Policies .............................................................................................. 11 V. New Development Projects ................................................................................................................ 14 VI. CAP Amendment No. 1 ....................................................................................................................... 16 VII. GHG Emissions Inventories ................................................................................................................. 17 Appendix A. CAP Measures and Actions ........................................................................................................ i Tables and Figures Page Figure 1 – 2012 Community GHG Emissions by Sector ............................................................................... 2 Table 1 – 2012 Community GHG Emissions by Sector ................................................................................ 2 Table 2 – CAP Measures and GHG Reductions ............................................................................................ 4 Table 3 – PV System Installations in Reporting Period 4 (July 1, 2019 – Dec. 31, 2020) ............................ 9 Figure 2 - Residential PV Installations and CAP Projections and Target .................................................... 9 Figure 3 – Non-residential PV Installations and CAP Projections and Target ............................................ 9 Figure 4 – CVRP Participation in Carlsbad – March 2011 to Sept. 2020 ................................................... 10 Figure 5 – Bikeways by Classification ........................................................................................................ 12 Figure 6 – 2016 Community GHG Emissions by Sector ............................................................................. 17 Table 4 – 2016 Community GHG Emissions by Sector .............................................................................. 17 Figure 7 – 2018 Community GHG Emissions by Sector ............................................................................. 18 Table 5 – 2018 Community GHG Emissions by Sector .............................................................................. 18 April 13, 2021 Item #8 Page 8 of 37 This page intentionally left blank. April 13, 2021 Item #8 Page 9 of 37 I. Introduction The purpose of this document is to provide an update on the status of the Climate Action Plan (CAP) implementation that occurred during the current reporting period. The CAP requires that the city annually monitor and report on CAP implementation activities, and present this report to the City Council in a public meeting. Staff previously reported on CAP implementation on a fiscal year basis. As discussed in Section IV below, staff changed to a calendar year reporting period. This Year 4 annual report covers the period from July 1, 2019 to Dec. 31, 2020. II. Background on Climate Action Plan The City of Carlsbad’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) was adopted on Sept. 22, 2015, along with the General Plan Update and associated Environmental Impact Report. The purpose of the CAP is to describe how greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within Carlsbad will be reduced in accordance with statewide targets. The CAP was updated and amended on July 14, 2020. More information on the CAP amendment is contained in Section VI. Chapter 2 of the CAP contains information about the 2012 GHG inventory conducted with CAP Amendment No. 1. A GHG inventory identifies the major sources and overall magnitude of GHG emissions in the city using standard modeling methods and protocols. Typical inputs include electricity consumed, natural gas consumed, vehicles miles traveled, solid waste disposed, wastewater treated and potable and recycled water used. Chapter 3 of the CAP contains a discussion of the forecasting used to determine the city’s GHG targets for 2020 and 2035, as well as the GHG reductions anticipated by state and federal policies and certain General Plan policies. Chapter 4 of the CAP describes the additional measures and actions that the city must pursue to reach its GHG emissions reduction targets. To implement these additional measures and actions, the city needed to identify and allocate appropriate funding. Therefore, subsequent to CAP adoption, staff contracted with University of San Diego’s Energy Policy Initiatives Center (EPIC) to study incremental internal costs to the city for CAP implementation. All the participating city departments and divisions were surveyed to quantify the resources needed to effectively implement the CAP. On Feb. 23, 2016, staff presented the findings of the study to City Council and noted that these costs would be included in subsequent departmental budget requests. CAP implementation is a team effort involving several city departments and divisions, coordinated by the CAP Administrator. The interdepartmental CAP implementation team consists of Public Works (PW) Branch – Fleet and Facilities, Transportation, Environmental April 13, 2021 Item #8 Page 10 of 37 Management and Utilities; Community Services – Community Development, Parks & Recreation; Administrative Services - Finance, City Attorney and City Manager - Communications. Team members coordinate on an ongoing basis to discuss CAP implementation activities and opportunities for collaboration. The city recently updated the GHG inventories contained in the original CAP using 2012 data. Figure 1 and Table 1 below show the 2012 GHG emissions graphically and in tabular form for the entire city, including emissions from both municipal operations and the community. Municipal operations constitute approximately 1% of all GHG emissions. Since there are several different types of GHG, GHG emissions are typically expressed in metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MTCO2e) to allow for standardization and comparison. Figure 1 – 2012 Community GHG Emissions by Sector Table 1 – 2012 Community GHG Emissions by Sector Emissions Category GHG Emissions (MTCO2e) Percentage of Total Emissions (%) On-Road Transportation 488,000 49.9 Electricity 301,000 30.8 Natural Gas 134,000 13.7 Solid Waste 25,000 2.5 Off-Road Transportation 14,000 1.4 Water 12,000 1.2 Wastewater 3,000 <1 Total 977,000 100 On-Road Transportation Electricity Natural Gas Solid Waste Off-Road Transportation Water Wastewater April 13, 2021 Item #8 Page 11 of 37 Of the total emissions in 2012, 97% are attributed to the residential, commercial, industrial and transportation sectors (e.g., buildings and automobiles). This emissions profile by sector is typical of other cities; therefore, similar to most other CAPs, Carlsbad’s CAP focuses primarily on GHG emissions reduction strategies on these sectors. Forecasts for the Carlsbad CAP were conducted for 2020 and 2035 GHG emissions by the University of San Diego’s Energy Policy Initiative Center (EPIC). The CAP used the 2012 inventory as the baseline. The first step in forecasting is to determine what is known as the “Business-As-Usual” (BAU) projection. This projection is the amount of GHG emissions increase anticipated over time due to population and job growth and vehicular traffic levels. The forecast then deducts the anticipated emissions reductions derived from state and federal policies, such as low carbon fuel standards, building energy code requirements and the state’s requirement for utilities to provide electricity from renewable energy sources (known as the Renewable Portfolio Standard or RPS). The Carlsbad CAP considered another category of anticipated GHG emissions reduction from the BAU projections: additional General Plan policies and actions. These policies and actions deal with the transportation sector and include bikeway and pedestrian system improvements, traffic calming, parking facilities and policies, and transportation improvements. After deducting these anticipated GHG emissions reductions from the BAU projection, the model then calculates the amount of additional GHG emissions reductions needed to reach the 2020 and 2035 targets. The statewide targets used for the CAP are taken from Executive Order S-3-05 (EO S-3-05) and the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, Assembly Bill (AB) 32. Collectively they call for a reduction to 1990 levels by 2020 and 80% below 1990 levels by 2050. For Carlsbad, the targets are 4% below the 2012 baseline by 2020 and 52% below the 2012 baseline by 2035. Carlsbad has already surpassed the reductions needed to meet the 2020 goal. The additional GHG emissions reductions necessary to reach the targets are known as the CAP measures; these measures are noted in Table 2. Each measure has actions, which once implemented by the city, should result in the modeled GHG emissions reductions also shown in Table 2. CAP Amendment No. 1 reevaluated the original CAP measures and actions and added an additional Measure for Clean Electricity. The amendment also deleted some existing measures. Section V contains more information about the revisions included in CAP Amendment No. 1. April 13, 2021 Item #8 Page 12 of 37 Table 2 – CAP Measures and GHG Reductions Measure Letter GHG Reduction Measures GHG Reduction in 2035 (MTCO2e) A Install residential PV systems (Deleted in CAP Amendment No. 1) N/A B Install commercial and industrial photovoltaic (PV) systems 4,457 C Promote building cogeneration for large commercial and industrial facilities (Deleted in CAP Amendment No. 1) N/A D Encourage single-family residential efficiency retrofits 7,986 E Encourage multi-family residential efficiency retrofits 3,993 F Encourage commercial and city facility efficiency retrofits 7,579 G Promote commercial and city facility commissioning, or improving building operations (Deleted in CAP Amendment No. 1) N/A H Implementation of Green Building Code (Deleted in CAP Amendment No. 1) N/A I Replace Incandescent bulbs with light-emitting diodes (LED) bulbs 22 J New construction residential and commercial solar water heater/heat pump installation & retrofit of existing residential 2,813 K Promote Transportation Demand Management (TDM) 6,325 L Increase zero-emissions vehicle travel 49,912 M Develop more citywide renewable energy projects 2,774 N Reduce the GHG intensity of water supply conveyance, treatment and delivery 713 O Encourage the installation of greywater and rainwater systems 137 P Implement Community Choice Energy (Added in CAP Amendment No. 1) 56,207 Total GHG Reductions 142,918 III. CAP Measures and Actions The CAP measures listed in Table 2 can be grouped into four strategy areas: Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy (including Clean Electricity), Transportation and Water. For each of the measures, there are detailed actions that, taken together, should result in the anticipated GHG emissions reductions. April 13, 2021 Item #8 Page 13 of 37 The following section describes the progress made by the city in implementing the CAP measures and actions, organized by the different strategy areas. A more detailed description of activities conducted for each CAP action, along with the 2035 performance goals for each Measure, is contained in Appendix A of this report. The activities involving public outreach and education are described in a separate section, since those efforts cross over all strategy areas. A. Energy Efficiency Energy efficiency is an important component to reducing energy consumption and lowering GHG emissions. The California Energy Commission (CEC) has adopted a “loading order,” a prioritized list of actions needed to reduce energy use, and energy efficiency is at the top of the list. For Carlsbad, energy efficiency CAP measures account for 16% of the planned GHG emissions reductions. Measures D, E, F, and I all deal with energy efficiency, both in the community and municipal operations. These measures call for ordinances mandating energy efficiency improvements in residential and non-residential construction, implementation of energy conservation measures in city facilities, and promotion of energy efficiency rebate and incentive programs. During the reporting period, staff continued to make progress in implementing the energy efficiency related measures. On Aug. 14, 2019, the CEC authorized implementation of the city’s energy efficiency ordinances for major renovations of existing residential and non-residential buildings. On Dec. 10, 2019, City Council adopted a proclamation supporting the Energy Upgrade California program, encouraging all residents to take energy-saving actions and urging all residents and small businesses to become more conscious energy stewards. The city also continues to seek energy efficiency in municipal buildings. Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment and lighting are replaced with higher efficiency units and bulbs/fixtures. Staff works with the HVAC system consultant to maximize efficiency in operations. During the reporting period, Public Works Facilities Maintenance Division upgraded HVAC units at the Parks Maintenance Yard (near the intersection of Pio Pico and Drive and Carlsbad Village Drive), Fire Station 1, Oak Public Works Yard (on Oak Avenue near the railroad tracks) and the Carlsbad Municipal Water District (CMWD) Building (near the intersection of El Camino Real and Orion Road). Several large LED upgrade projects were completed at the Police and Fire Headquarters (formerly called the Safety Center) and the Carlsbad City Library (near Dove Lane). The first off-the-grid solar parking lot lighting fixtures were installed at the Carlsbad Water Recycling Facility. New window tinting was completed at the Alga Norte Community Park. Also, staff used Energy Star Portfolio Manager to benchmark energy consumption at the Faraday Center and Police and Fire Headquarters. Due to the impacts of COVID-19 on city facilities, much of the reporting period was focused on addressing those impacts. April 13, 2021 Item #8 Page 14 of 37 B. Renewable Energy The provision of energy through distributed renewable sources can significantly reduce the need for electricity from the grid and, therefore, lower GHG emissions. The CEC’s loading order prioritization of energy efficiency is to lessen the amount of energy used, thereby minimizing the size and cost of the renewable energy system needed to power the building. According to the CAP, renewable energy measures will account for about 46% of the planned GHG emissions reductions. Measures B, J, M and P relate to community and city renewable energy improvements and increasing the renewable energy on the electrical grid. These measures include ordinances requiring PV systems in new non-residential construction and existing commercial buildings, alternative energy water heating systems, citywide renewable energy projects, promotion of renewable energy rebate and incentive programs, and participation in a community choice energy program. On Aug. 14, 2019, the CEC authorized implementation of the city’s energy efficiency ordinances, requiring installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels for all new non-residential development and major renovations of existing non-residential buildings, as well as alternative energy water heating for all new residential and non-residential development. In November 2019, the Cities of Carlsbad, Del Mar and Solana Beach partnered to form the Clean Energy Alliance (CEA). CEA will operate a community choice energy program that allows for local control of electricity procurement and an increase in the proportion of renewable energy serving Carlsbad’s electricity consumers. It will launch in May 2021 and anticipates reaching 100% clean electricity by 2030. C. Transportation There are two primary facets of GHG emissions reductions related to transportation. The first is to reduce the number of miles a vehicle is driven. Each mile driven represents an emission of GHG. Reducing the length of trips, or the need to use a motorized vehicle, can significantly reduce GHG emissions. The second facet of transportation-related GHG emissions is to reduce or eliminate the GHG emissions coming from vehicles. Known as low- or zero-emissions vehicles, these automobiles include alternative-fueled vehicles, hybrids and electric vehicles. Taken together, reduction of vehicle miles traveled and tailpipe emissions represents the largest single GHG emissions reduction strategy area. In the Carlsbad CAP, transportation- related measures total over 40% of the planned GHG emissions reductions. Measures K and L address the transportation related GHG emissions reductions. Measure K relates to reducing vehicle miles traveled and is closely tied to the policies contained in the General Plan Mobility Element. On Aug. 20, 2019, City Council approved a consultant contract for transportation demand management (TDM) program implementation to develop a program April 13, 2021 Item #8 Page 15 of 37 workplan, identity and marketing materials; conduct business member recruitment and retention; and implement commuter outreach and campaigns. Measure L involves reducing tailpipe emissions through an increase in the proportion of low- and zero-emission vehicles on the road. Staff continued implementation of the City Council adopted ordinance requiring installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure for all new residential and non-residential development and major renovations of existing residential buildings. Staff also installed a dual port EV charging station at Aviara Community Park. Other activities during the reporting period included: purchase of an all-electric fleet vehicle and 22 hybrid police pursuit vehicles (of which 12 vehicles were put into service during this reporting period and more vehicles are in the process of being outfitted for use); hiring an EV consultant to analyze EV charging infrastructure installations at 12 city facilities; and, exploration of participation in the CALeVIP EV charging infrastructure rebate program. D. Water Water conservation can lower GHG emissions because movement of water and wastewater requires energy. Measures N and O promote increasing energy efficiency in the potable water, recycled water and wastewater conveyance systems and using greywater and rainwater collection systems. The Carlsbad Municipal Water District (CMWD) analyzes energy usage of their pumps and endeavors to increase energy efficiency of equipment whenever it is replaced. Implementation of the actions associated with measures N and O will continue in the mid- to long-term timeframe. E. Public Outreach and Education In addition to the provision of energy-efficient buildings or the availability of PV systems and EVs, a critical component to reducing GHG emissions is encouraging members of the public to engage in behaviors that reduce GHG emissions. Bike lanes, pedestrian improvements and transit expansion only reduce GHG emissions if people use them. Measures D, E, F and I all contain actions related to public outreach and education. During the reporting period, staff implemented several public outreach and education efforts, including maintaining the city’s website with information on rebates and incentives for energy efficiency, renewable energy and EVs for both residential and commercial consumers. Environmental Management staff made presentations about the CAP at the following local, regional and statewide meetings: • Carlsbad energy efficiency ordinances – Bay Area Regional Energy Network Forum, September 2019 April 13, 2021 Item #8 Page 16 of 37 • CAP and sustainability policy and implementation – San Diego Green Building Council’s Climate LEEDers in Action, October 2019 • CAP ordinance development – Zero Energy Building Task Force Implementation Webinar, August 2020 • Carlsbad’s energy resiliency initiatives – Local Government Sustainable Energy Coalition Forum, January 2020 • Local governments and resilient microgrids - Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaboration, September 2020 • CAP and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - Association of Environmental Professionals Statewide Conference, November 2020 • Energy efficiency mapping, climate planning and regional partnerships – Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaboration, November 2020 In addition to staff generated outreach, the Statewide Reach Codes program featured an article about Carlsbad’s ordinances https://localenergycodes.com/content/reach-codes-frontrunner- city-of-carlsbad/. IV. Monitoring Monitoring of CAP implementation can be divided into three general areas: 1) progress on implementing the CAP actions; 2) progress on reaching the CAP measures’ performance goals; and, 3) progress in reaching the CAP GHG emissions reductions targets for 2020 and 2035. A detailed description of the activities undertaken to implement the CAP actions is contained in Appendix A. Regarding the CAP measures and their corresponding performance goals, there is variability in the monitoring data sources. For example, monitoring for measures D, E and F require San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) electric and natural gas energy usage. Monitoring for Measure L requires vehicle miles traveled (VMT) model output data. The energy usage and VMT data will be collected during the biennial GHG inventory process, conducted by SANDAG, and reported in the corresponding CAP Annual Report. To better coordinate Carlsbad’s CAP reporting with data sources and SANDAG’s GHG inventories which are reported on a calendar year cycle, the CAP reporting period was changed from a fiscal year to calendar year cycle. A. Renewable Energy Measures A and B involve increasing the amount of residential and non-residential solar PV systems in Carlsbad. Even though Measure A was deleted in CAP Amendment No. 1, the city still tracks residential PV installations. Data for the reporting period were obtained from the permit activity in the city’s EnerGov permit tracking system. Table 3 shows the number and capacity in kilowatts (kW) of PV system installations in the residential and non-residential sectors during the reporting period. April 13, 2021 Item #8 Page 17 of 37 Table 3 – PV System Installations in Reporting Period 4 (July 1, 2019 – Dec. 31, 2020) Sector Total Finaled Permits Total Capacity (kW) Highest Capacity Project (kW) Lowest Capacity Project (kW) Median Project Capacity (kW) Residential 1,697 10,055.8 30.0 1.0 5.6 Non-residential 21 3,711.1 550.2 12.3 111.8 Figures 2 and 3 show the residential and non-residential PV installations as they relate to the CAP projections and target. The data were obtained from SDG&E grid interconnections and the city’s EnerGov permitting tracking software system. The residential PV installations far exceed the CAP projections and are greater than the 2035 target of 25 megawatts (MW) of capacity. As of January 2020, California building code requires PV in new residential construction, which will contribute to the continuing increase in residential PV. The non-residential installations currently exceed the trend line amount for reaching the CAP target. Figure 2 - Residential PV Installations and CAP Projections and Target Figure 3 – Non-residential PV Installations and CAP Projections and Target 15.93 25.000 0.005.0010.0015.0020.00 25.0030.00 35.0040.0045.00 Pre-201020102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026202720282029203020312032203320342035Cumulative PV Capacity (MW)Year CAP Residential PV Target BAU Projected Capacity Total Target Actual to Date 41.035 April 13, 2021 Item #8 Page 18 of 37 B. Electric Vehicles CAP Measure L involves promoting an increase in the proportion of zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) miles traveled, specifically EV, of the total VMT. One way to promote an increase in EV ownership and use is to increase the number and locations of publicly available EV charging stations. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) administers the Air Quality Improvement Program (AQIP), intended to fund clean vehicle and equipment projects, air quality research, and workforce training. One of the AQIP programs is the Clean Vehicle Rebate Program (CVRP). Administered by the Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE), CVRP provides rebates for the purchase or lease of clean vehicles. CVRP participation statistics can be used to gauge EV ownership. Figure shows the annual CVRP participation, expressed through number of applications, within Carlsbad from March 2011 to Sept. 2020. Figure 4 – CVRP Participation in Carlsbad – March 2011 to Sept. 2020 22.295 33.000 16.182 0.000 5.000 10.000 15.000 20.000 25.000 30.000 35.000 Pre-201020102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026202720282029203020312032203320342035Cumulative PV Capacity (MW)Year CAP Non-residential PV Target BAU Projected Capacity Total Target Actual to Date April 13, 2021 Item #8 Page 19 of 37 BEV = battery-electric vehicle; PHEV = plug-in hybrid electric vehicle; FCEV = fuel-cell electric vehicle; other = non- highway, motorcycle & commercial BEV. Data for the reporting period is available from July 1, 2019 to Sept. 30, 2020. CVRP participation was as follows: BEV = 302; PHEV = 161; FCEV = 4; Other = 1. The city is also acquiring clean vehicles as part of its fleet conversion strategy. During the reporting period, the city purchased 1 battery electric vehicle, which added to the 19 existing plug-in hybrid vehicles in the city’s fleet of vehicles. Additionally, on Oct. 22, 2019, City Council authorized purchase of 22 hybrid police pursuit vehicles. Of the 22 vehicles, nine will be additions to the fleet and 13 will be replacements of existing vehicles. These vehicles with a hybrid powertrain are expected to result in a reduction of 22,560 pounds of GHG emissions per 20,000 miles traveled. Twelve of the 22 hybrid vehicles were put into operation during this reporting period and more vehicles are expected to be ready for use soon. C. Transportation General Plan Policies In addition to the CAP measures and actions described in Section III, the CAP also relies upon implementation of some transportation related General Plan policies for GHG reductions. These policies involve bikeway system improvements, pedestrian improvements and increased connectivity, traffic calming, parking facilities and policies, and transportation improvements. While the overall GHG reduction of these General Plan policies is relatively small (less than 4.5% of 2035 reductions) it is important to track progress in completing these improvements because they contribute increased and multimodal mobility within the city. Bikeway and Pedestrian System Improvements There were several improvements to the pedestrian system during the reporting period: 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 CVRP Rebate Statistics for Carlsbad March 2011 to Sept. 2020 BEV PHEV FCEV Other April 13, 2021 Item #8 Page 20 of 37 Concrete Replacement: • Replaced 3 non-compliant and damaged curb ramps • Replaced over 6,000 linear feet of broken or uplifted sidewalk (approximately 30,000 square feet) The city currently has 188.05 miles of bikeways, as shown in Figure 5. No additional bikeway miles were added to the system during the reporting period. Additionally, during the reporting period, 12,700 linear feet of La Costa Avenue were resurfaced and restriped, and buffered bike lanes were added where possible as part of the city’s efforts to encourage more bicyclists to use the bike lanes. Figure 5 – Bikeways by Classification April 13, 2021 Item #8 Page 21 of 37 Parking Facilities and Policies April 13, 2021 Item #8 Page 22 of 37 On Sept. 26, 2017, the City Council accepted a Parking Management Plan (PMP) for the Carlsbad Village, Barrio and Beach Area, which contains many of the parking policies described in the CAP. Implementation of the plan will occur through the Carlsbad Village and Barrio Master Plan (Ordinance CS-357 adopted by City Council on Aug. 27, 2019). The recommendations in the PMP include hiring a parking program management program manager, incentivizing shared and leased parking, reducing parking requirements, allowing bicycle parking as a replacement for required parking, and installing digital parking locator infrastructure and wayfinding signs. During the reporting period, the city continued the parking data collection program, issuing a report in August 2019. Transportation Improvements During the reporting period, staff continued coordination with North County Transit District (NCTD) in the finalization of the city’s Trolley Feasibility Study. On Aug. 19, 2019, the Carlsbad Connector program launched. The program is a collaboration between the city, NCTD and SANDAG. It provides first mile/last mile service connecting the Poinsettia Commuter Rail Station to the employment centers in the city’s industrial parks. Service was suspended as of July 31, 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions. It is anticipated that NCTD will resume operations and funding for a new and expanded pilot micro-transit program from Poinsettia Station when normal COASTER service resumes. The Carlsbad Connector resulted in over 10,000 rides with more than 400 riders per week at its peak in February 2020. The service achieved a maximum daily ridership of 98 trips, just shy of the pilot program’s initial goal of 100 daily trip. The Carlsbad Connector demonstrated a 96% on-time performance and achieved 4.9 out of 5 stars average customer ratings. Its success was demonstrated prior to COVID-19 and is expected to resume once the pandemic is over. V. New Development Projects The CAP serves as an environmental review tiering document, or Qualified CAP, pursuant to Section 15183.5 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. MTCO2e must either demonstrate consistency with the CAP or submit a project specific GHG analysis for review and approval. To evaluate project CAP consistency, the Planning Division uses the Climate Action Plan Consistency Checklist and accompanying Guidance for Demonstrating Consistency with the Climate Action Plan – For Discretionary Projects Subject to CEQA. The Checklist and Guidelines are available at: http://www.carlsbadca.gov/services/building/forms/default.asp. On Jan. 21, 2020, City Council received a CAP update regarding the CAP’s Qualified status. During ongoing CAP monitoring, staff determined that the CAP contained a calculation error in in the VMT calculations in the original CAP GHG inventory that resulted in a lower GHG April 13, 2021 Item #8 Page 23 of 37 inventory, forecasted emissions and reduction targets. Due to the VMT error, and the resulting inaccurate GHG inventory, the CAP likely failed to constitute as a Qualified Plan. As such, staff paused assessing discretionary projects’ GHG impacts using the CAP as a Qualified Plan until the VMT error was addressed through CAP Amendment No. 1 on July 14, 2020, as described in Section VI. There were three development projects that exceeded the 900 MTCO2e threshold and were therefore subject to CEQA CAP compliance review. Below are the project names, descriptions and GHG reduction measures: Marja Acres (294 residential units and 10,000 square feet commercial) • Installation of a 555 kW residential solar photovoltaic (PV) system and 15 kW commercial PV system • EV charging infrastructure for all residential units and four commercial parking spaces • Low-flow or high-efficiency water fixtures • 75% of project luminaires are LED or equivalent energy efficiency • All-electric water heating • TDM plan Aviara Apartments (329 residential units) • Installation of a 386 kW PV system • EV charging infrastructure • 20% reduction in water consumption • 75% of project luminaries are LED or equivalent energy efficiency • TDM plan West Oaks (192 residential units) • Installation of PV system consistent with 2019 Building Code • EV charging infrastructure • Low-flow or high-efficiency water fixtures • 75% of project luminaries are LED or equivalent energy efficiency • All-electric water heating and HVAC • TDM plan The city adopted several CAP related energy ordinances that became effective during the reporting period, namely: energy efficiency, renewable energy, and alternative water heating. The electric vehicle infrastructure ordinance was not subject to CEC review, so it became effective on April 11, 2019, during the prior reporting period. The energy efficiency, renewable energy and commercial alternative water heating ordinances became effective on Aug. 16, 2019. Because the residential alternative water heating relied upon the 2019 state code April 13, 2021 Item #8 Page 24 of 37 requirement for PV installation, it became effective on Jan. 1, 2020. However, the ordinance effectiveness was not communicated to the city’s consultant building permit planchecker at that time. During regular CAP monitoring, staff discovered the error and developed materials to assist the plancheckers and establish quality assurance. Enforcement of the ordinances began in late October 2020. The GHG reduction impacts of this temporary lapse in ordinance enforcement was not significant. For example, there were only three commercial projects subject to the renewable energy ordinance during that period. The three projects would have included approximately 65 kW of PV, which represents less than 2% of the total non-residential PV installations during the reporting period. VI. CAP Amendment No. 1 On July 14, 2020, City Council approved CAP Amendment No. 1 to revise the greenhouse gas inventory and reduction targets and forecast, update reductions from existing measures and incorporate community choice energy as a new reduction measure. The amendment was necessary due to correct the VMT calculation error discussed in Section V. The amendment also incorporated new regional and statewide guidance and protocols adopted since the original CAP approval. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) issued the 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan that contains new guidance on calculating greenhouse gas reduction targets. Some state and federal policies affecting greenhouse gas reduction efforts also changed. In 2018, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) released the Regional Climate Action Planning (ReCAP) Framework, which contains guidance on the preparation of GHG inventories, forecasts and calculation of GHG reduction measures. CAP Amendment No. 1 incorporated this new guidance, as well as the recalculation of expected emissions reductions for all existing measures. Also, due to the increase in forecasted emissions, an additional CAP reduction measure was needed. Given Carlsbad’s participation in the Clean Energy Alliance, a community choice energy program designed to include more renewable energy in the local procurement of electricity, adding a Clean Electricity was a logical option. CAP Amendment No. 1 included the following: • Replacement of the 2005 and 2011 greenhouse gas inventories with a 2012 inventory • Recalculation of the 2020 and 2035 emissions reduction targets based upon the 2012 inventory and using 2017 CARB Scoping Plan guidance • Recalculation of the BAU forecast, state and federal emissions reductions, and necessary local reductions needed to reach Scoping Plan derived targets April 13, 2021 Item #8 Page 25 of 37 • Addition of Clean Electricity reduction measure (Measure P), with 100% clean electricity goal by 2030 • Recalculation and evaluation of forecasted emissions reductions of existing CAP measures based upon updated state and federal policies and new Clean Electricity measure. VII. GHG Emissions Inventories As part of the ReCAP program, SANDAG coordinates with local jurisdictions to prepare biennial GHG inventories. These inventories are based upon energy consumption data from SDG&E, VMT data from SANDAG modeling, and other information such as waste disposal and water consumption. These inventories, along with other local GHG reduction activity, are released as a jurisdiction-specific CAP Snapshot. To date, SANDAG has released 2016 and 2018 Snapshots, available at SANDAG’s Climate Data Portal (https://climatedata.sandag.org/). Below are the City of Carlsbad’s CAP Snapshot GHG inventories for 2016 and 2018. Figure 6 – 2016 Community GHG Emissions by Sector Table 4 – 2016 Community GHG Emissions by Sector Emissions Category GHG Emissions (MTCO2e) Percentage of Total Emissions (%) On-Road Transportation 470,000 50 Electricity 266,000 28 Natural Gas 133,000 14 Solid Waste 35,000 4 On-Road Transportation50% Electricity 28% Natural Gas 14% Solid Waste 4% Off-Road Transportation2% Water 1%Wastewater0.3% Energy Policy Initiatives Center, 2019 April 13, 2021 Item #8 Page 26 of 37 Off-Road Transportation 15,000 2 Water 8,000 1 Wastewater 3,000 <1 Total 930,000 100 Emissions in each category are rounded. Sum may not add up to totals due to rounding. Figure 7 – 2018 Community GHG Emissions by Sector Table 5 – 2018 Community GHG Emissions by Sector Emissions Category GHG Emissions (MTCO2e) Percentage of Total Emissions (%) On-Road Transportation* 452,000 48 Electricity 277,000 30 Natural Gas 138,000 15 Solid Waste 36,000 4 Off-Road Transportation 15,000 2 Water 10,000 1 Wastewater 3,000 <1 Total 930,000 100 *Emissions from on-road transportation were calculated based on 2016 VMT data. Emissions in each category are rounded. Sum may not add up to totals due to rounding. On-Road Transportation *48% Electricity 30% Natural Gas 15% Solid Waste 4% Off-Road Transportation2% Water1% Wastewater0.3% Energy Policy Initiatives Center, 2020 Energy Policy Initiatives Center, 2019 Energy Policy Initiatives Center, 2020 April 13, 2021 Item #8 Page 27 of 37 April 13, 2021 Item #8 Page 28 of 37 Appendix A CAP Implementation Activities by Measures and Actions July 2019-December 2020 April 13, 2021 Item #8 Page 29 of 37 CAP Measures and Actions 2035 Performance Goals for Measures July 2019-December 2020 CAP Implementation Activities by Measures and Actions Timeframes in CAP: Short-term = 1 - 2 years Mid-term = 2 - 5 years Short to Long-term & Mid-Long-term = begun but not completed in 5 years A - Promote installation of residential photovoltaic systems Promote installation of residential PV systems to produce an additional 9.1 MW above already projected amounts, or the equivalent of 2,682 more homes with PV systems, by 2035. Deleted in CAP Amendment No. 1. See Section IV for residential photovoltaic system monitoring data. CAP measure goal for 2035 has been met. B - Promote installation of commercial and industrial photovoltaic systems Promote installation of commercial and industrial PV systems to produce an additional 10.7 MW above projected amounts, or roughly 15% of projected commercial and industrial electricity use. B-1 Adopt a commercial energy conservation ordinance requiring all new nonresidential developments with more than 50 cars surface parked or on roofs of parking structures to use PV panels over at least half of the surface/roof-parked cars or provide equivalent energy conservation/generation by other means (over and above other requirements). (Short-term) On Aug. 14, 2019, the California Energy Commission authorized implementation of the local revisions to the Energy Code adopted by City Council through Ordinance No. CS-347. This ordinance requires all new nonresidential buildings to install solar PV systems to offset a portion of their electricity requirements. B-2 Adopt an ordinance requiring existing nonresidential developments to install PV panels to offset a portion of their energy use. (Mid-term) On Aug. 14, 2019, the California Energy Commission authorized implementation of the local revisions to the Energy Code adopted by City Council through Ordinance No. CS-347. This ordinance requires existing nonresidential buildings that undergo major renovations or additions to install solar PV systems to offset a portion of their electricity requirements. C - Promote building cogeneration for large commercial and industrial facilities Promote building cogeneration for large commercial and industrial facilities, with the goal of producing 6.9 MW by 2035. Deleted in CAP Amendment No. 1. Staff evaluated the effectiveness of cogeneration systems on city facilities and no facilities met the minimum criteria needed for useful cogeneration. Given the addition of Measure P – Clean Energy, building cogeneration no longer produces significant GHG emission reductions. April 13, 2021 Item #8 Page 30 of 37 D - Encourage single-family residential efficiency retrofits Encourage single-family retrofits with the goal of 50% energy reduction compared to baseline in 30% of the total single-family homes citywide (approximately 10,000 single- family homes out of total of 35,000.) D-1 Publicize available incentive and rebate programs, such as SDG&E's Residential Energy Efficiency Program, on the city's website and by other means. (Short-term) On Dec. 10, 2019, City Council adopted a proclamation supporting the Energy Upgrade California program, encouraging all residents to take energy-saving actions and urging all residents and small businesses to become more conscious energy stewards. Staff maintained a website and made presentations. D-2 Create a citywide “Energy Challenge,” similar to the Department of Energy's Better Buildings Challenge, to promote cost-effective energy improvements, while having residents and building owners commit to reducing energy consumption. (Short-term) Staff continued work on a multi-year, research-based strategy to achieve measurable changes in public behavior, resulting in reduced GHG emissions. A program such as this could become part of that strategy, based on the findings of research being conducted. D-3 Adopt a residential energy conservation ordinance, which requires residential property owners to conduct and disclose an energy audit at the time of major renovations (as defined by the ordinance,) to ensure that homes and residential developments meet specified low-cost energy efficiency measures - such as requisite ceiling insulation, insulated pipes, water heater blankets and exterior door stripping. (Short-term) On Aug. 14, 2019, the California Energy Commission authorized implementation of the local revisions to the Energy Code adopted by City Council through Ordinance No. CS-347. This ordinance requires specified energy efficiency measures in all major residential renovations. E - Encourage multi-family residential efficiency retrofits Encourage multi-family retrofits with the goal of 50% energy reduction compared to baseline in 30% of the total multi-family homes citywide (approximately 5,000 single- family homes out of total of 17,000.) E-1 See D-1 above See D-1 above E-2 See D-2 above See D-2 above E-3 See D-3 above See D-3 above F - Encourage commercial and city facility efficiency retrofits Encourage commercial and city facility efficiency retrofits with the goal equivalent to a 40% energy reduction in 30% of commercial square footage citywide and in city-owned buildings by 2035. F-1 Undertake a program of energy efficiency retrofits for city- owned buildings, with the goal of 40% reduction in energy use, beginning with retrofits that would result in most substantial energy savings. (Short-term) Public Works Facilities Maintenance Division upgraded heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) units at the Parks Maintenance Yard, Fire Station 1, Oak Public Works Yard and CMWD Building. Several large LED upgrade projects were completed at the Police and Fire Headquarters and the Carlsbad City Library. The first off-the-grid solar parking lot lighting fixtures were installed at the Carlsbad Water Recycling Facility. New window tinting was completed at Alga Norte Park. April 13, 2021 Item #8 Page 31 of 37 F-2 Promote available incentive and rebate programs, such as SDG&E's Energy Efficiency Business Rebates and Incentives Program, on the city's website and by other means. (Short- term) Staff maintained a website with information on rebates and incentives. F-3 Adopt a commercial energy conservation ordinance, which requires property owners to ensure that commercial buildings meet specified energy efficiency measures - such as requisite heating, ventilation, and air conditioning improvements, service water system requirements, and improved refrigeration equipment, at time of conducting major renovations (as defined by the ordinance). (Short-term) On Aug. 14, 2019, the California Energy Commission authorized implementation of the local revisions to the Energy Code adopted by City Council through Ordinance No. CS-347. This ordinance requires specified energy efficiency measures in all new and certain existing nonresidential buildings undergoing major renovations. G - Promote commercial and city facility commissioning Encourage commercial and city facility commissioning, or improving existing and new building operations, with the goal equivalent to a 40% energy reduction in 30% of commercial square footage citywide and in city-owned buildings by 2035. Deleted in CAP Amendment No. 1. Given the addition of Measure P – Clean Energy, building commissioning no longer produces significant GHG emission reductions. H - Implement green building measures Implementation of a 5% improvement in energy efficiency above the City of Carlsbad residential green building code (based on CALGreen, the statewide green building code), for new construction. Deleted in CAP Amendment No. 1. On Nov. 12, 2019 the City Council adopted the 2019 California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen), which significantly increases energy efficiency of newly constructed buildings, far beyond the 5% called for in Action H-1. I - Promote replacement of incandescent and halogen bulbs with LED or other energy efficient lamps Replace 50% of incandescent and halogen light bulbs citywide with LED or similarly efficient lighting by 2035. I-1 Replace 50% of incandescent or halogen light bulbs in city facilities with LED or similarly efficient lighting, or follow SANDAG Energy Roadmap recommendations for lighting in city facilities, whichever results in greater energy savings. (Short- term) Staff installed replacement LED lighting at the Police and Fire Headquarters, Carlsbad City Library, Maerkle Reservoir and Carlsbad Water Recycling Facility. I-2 Promote the use of LED or other energy efficient lamps by publicizing rebate programs and information from SDG&E on the benefits of the use of LED or other energy efficient lighting on the city’s webpage. (Short-term) Staff maintained a website with information about rebates and incentives. April 13, 2021 Item #8 Page 32 of 37 I-3.i Evaluate the feasibility of adopting a minimum natural lighting and ventilation standard, developed based on local conditions. (Mid-term) In 2018, the CSE performed a qualitative feasibility evaluation for natural lighting and ventilation. CSE determined that it would be difficult to provide a cost-effective natural ventilation requirement that goes beyond the 2019 Building Energy Efficiency Standards. The primary reason is that, while natural ventilation could meet some of a nonresidential building’s cooling load due to Carlsbad’s moderate climate, the 2019 California state building code nevertheless requires that a building’s mechanical ventilation system be sized to meet the full cooling load to ensure that safe indoor air quality is maintained. As such, the cost of providing natural ventilation would not be offset by a reduced mechanical ventilation system. With regards to natural lighting, CSE noted that nonresidential natural lighting is well-governed in state codes, reducing the need for additional local standards. Cost-effectiveness analysis typically includes recommendations to alter building geometry to allow more daylight into the space. Daylighting requirements that may impact the architectural design and layout are challenging to enforce and are susceptible to heightened industry resistance. Daylight dimming plus off lighting control is a simple, cost-effective measure provided in the 2019 Building Energy Efficiency Standards, as it does not require architectural geometry or design changes. Daylighting in residential spaces is less likely to be cost-effective than in nonresidential spaces because the code assumes occupants are not typically present in residential spaces during the day to take advantage of daylighting; therefore, the cost of these controls may not be offset by the savings. The feasibility assessment also concluded that there are no known reach codes that include natural lighting and/or natural ventilation requirements that go beyond current code requirements. I-3.ii Demonstrate natural lighting and ventilation features in future facility upgrade or new construction. (Mid-term) Staff is incorporating natural lighting and ventilation in the future Orion Center, which is a city facility that will consolidate and house Public Works, CMWD and Parks & Recreation maintenance and operations staff. J - New construction residential and commercial solar water heater/heat pump installation & retrofit of existing residential Install solar water heaters or heat pumps on all new residential and commercial construction. Retrofit up to 30% of existing homes and commercial buildings to include solar water heaters or heat pumps. J-1 Promote the installation of residential solar water heaters and heat pumps by publicizing incentive, rebate and financing programs, such as Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs and the California Solar Initiative for renovations of existing buildings by posting this information on the city's website and by other means. (Short-term) Staff maintained a website and made presentations. April 13, 2021 Item #8 Page 33 of 37 J-2 Adopt residential and commercial energy conservation ordinances requiring new residential and commercial buildings to install solar water heaters or heat pumps, or use alternative energy (such as PV-generated electricity) for water heating needs. (Short-term) On Aug. 14, 2019, the California Energy Commission authorized implementation of the local revisions to the Energy Code adopted by City Council through Ordinance No. CS-347. This ordinance requires new residential and nonresidential buildings to install solar thermal water heating or electric heat pump water heaters for water heating needs. K - Promote transportation demand management strategies Promote Transportation Demand Management Strategies with a goal of achieving a 10% increase in alternative mode use by workers in Carlsbad, for a total of 32% alternative mode use. K-1 Adopt a citywide TDM plan, as described in the General Plan Mobility Element, detailing a mix of strategies to reduce travel demand, specifically of single occupancy vehicles. SANDAG’s 2012 “Integrating Transportation Demand Management Into the Planning and Development Process” provides a guide to designing and implementing a TDM plan and will be used as a reference document to develop the city’s TDM plan. TDM strategies evaluated in the plan include parking ordinances, subsidized or discounted transit programs, transit marketing and promotion, carsharing, parking pricing, and bike parking. (Short-term) On Aug. 20, 2019, City Council approved a consultant contract for TDM program implementation. Known as “Carlsbad Commuter,” this program including a digital ecosystem focused on Carlsbad businesses and employees. This includes a website, a TDM trip planning/tracking tool for desktops and smart-phones, gamification and an automated communication system. In 2019 and 2020, outreach to the existing business community was conducted to a targeted list of employers based on size, existing TDM program needs and proximity to TDM-supportive services. Recruited businesses will receive a custom service that analyzes their commuters by ability to change behavior, which incorporates origin/destination, transportation network, time of day, topography, industry and other key details needed for sustainable behaviors. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the program engaged with over two dozen existing businesses and had begun implementing outreach events specifically geared towards carpooling, public transit and the Carlsbad Connector (a pilot shuttle service to businesses from the Poinsettia Coaster Station which launched in August 2019 and continued until a temporary pause in July 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic). April 13, 2021 Item #8 Page 34 of 37 K-2 Adopt a TDM ordinance, defining a minimum trip generation threshold for nonresidential development projects. The city will set performance requirements for minimum alternative mode use based on project type. All projects above the threshold shall submit a TDM plan, which includes a description of how the minimum alternative mode use will be achieved and maintained over the life of the project. Potential TDM trip reduction measures can include carpool and vanpool ridematching services; designated employees as contacts for trip reduction programs; providing a direct route to transit in coordination with NCTD; developing public-private transit partnerships; passenger loading zones; pedestrian connections; showers and clothes lockers; long–term bicycle parking and shuttle programs. (Mid-term) The TDM Ordinance efforts are currently evaluating baseline data from the first six TDM Ordinance plans. These businesses will be transitioned to recruitment as an existing business partner for additional behavior change programming and data collection. L - Promote an increase in the amount of zero-emissions vehicle travel Promote an increase in the amount of ZEV miles traveled from a projected 15% to 25% of total VMT by 2035. L-1 Working with industry partners, construct a “PV to EV” pilot project to install a PV charging station at a city facility (such as Faraday Center) to charge city ZEVs. The purpose of the pilot project would be to evaluate the feasibility of incorporating more ZEV into the city's fleet. (Short-term) Staff continues to assess the feasibility of a direct "PV to EV" pilot project(s). During the reporting period, staff issued a Request for Information (RFI) for an off-grid PV powered EV charging station. Staff desired to explore innovative solutions that exceeded current market products, for example with a variety of battery systems and opportunities for direct current charging (DC to DC). Three responses were received; however, all proposals were “off-the-shelf” products. L-2 Prepare a community-wide charging station siting plan, which evaluates site visibility and exposure, EV driving ranges, high volume destinations, locations with high ownership or interest in EVs, and cost of construction. (Short-term) During the previous reporting period, staff prepared a mapping and travel distance analysis of existing and future EV charging sites and identified gaps in service areas. During the current reporting period, staff contracted with an EV charging station consultant to analyze physical and financial feasibility of 12 city-owned sites. L-3 Construct ZEV charging stations based on the community-wide charging station siting plan described in L-2 above. The ZEV charging stations will be funded by grant funds when available, and the city will post signage directing ZEVs to charging stations. (Mid-term) During the reporting period, staff installed a dual port EV charging station at Aviara Community Park. Also, the city engaged with the CALeVIP EV charging station rebate program. 12 candidate sites were identified, including three for DC fast-charging stations. Staff continues to seek potential participation eligibility in the program. April 13, 2021 Item #8 Page 35 of 37 L-4 Offer dedicated ZEV parking, and provide charging stations adjacent to ZEV parking as identified in the community-wide charging station siting plan. (Mid-term) Staff continued to implement the EV charging infrastructure ordinance adopted by City Council as Ordinance No. CS-349, which requires new residential and nonresidential buildings, and major renovations to existing residential buildings, to install EV charging infrastructure. L-5 Adopt requirements for ZEV parking for new developments. (Short-term) Staff continued to implement the EV charging infrastructure ordinance adopted by City Council as Ordinance No. CS-349, which requires new residential and nonresidential buildings to install EV charging infrastructure. L-6 Adopt a residential energy conservation ordinance, similar to Palo Alto, requiring the installation of EV chargers or pre-wiring in new residential construction and major renovations. (Short- term) Staff continued to implement the EV charging infrastructure ordinance adopted by City Council as Ordinance No. CS-349, which requires new residential and nonresidential buildings, and major renovations to existing residential buildings, to install EV charging infrastructure. L-7 Update the city's Fleet Management Program to include a low and zero-emissions vehicle replacement/purchasing policy. Increase the proportion of city fleet low and zero–emissions VMT to 25% of all city-related VMT by 2035. (Short-term) The city acquired its first all-electric fleet vehicle, adding to the 19 existing plug-in hybrid electric fleet vehicles. On Oct. 22, 2019, City Council authorized purchase of 22 hybrid police patrol vehicles. Of the 22 vehicles, nine will be additions to the fleet and 13 will be replacements of existing vehicles. Of the 22 vehicles, 12 were put into operational use during this reporting period and more vehicles are being outfitted for use in the near future. According to manufacturer estimates, the hybrid powertrain is expected to result in a reduction of 22,560 pounds of GHG emissions per 20,000 miles traveled. M - Develop more citywide renewable energy projects Produce an equivalent amount of energy to power 2,000 homes (roughly equivalent to a 5% reduction) by 2035 from renewable energy projects. M-1 Conduct a feasibility study to evaluate citywide renewable energy projects and prioritize accordingly. (Short-term) Staff continued to explore funding alternatives to implement the Microgrid Feasibility Study for the Carlsbad Police and Fire Headquarters on Orion Way. If implemented, the microgrid would include enough renewable energy generation and energy storage to power the entire complex in case of a blackout. M-2 Incorporate renewable energy measures such as PV system installation on city buildings and parking lots, or microturbine installation on city facilities, with the goal of producing approximately 12,000 megawatt-hours per year. (Mid to Long- term) In accordance with the city’s solar PV ordinance, future city facilities will be required to incorporate renewable energy. The potential for retrofitting PV on existing buildings is evaluated when other improvements and/or renovations are planned. M-3 Pursue available funding sources for the construction of renewable energy projects by the city, such as Energy Efficiency Financing for Public Sector Projects and SGIP. (Mid to Long-term) City staff continually monitors potential funding sources to support CAP implementation, including renewable energy projects. . April 13, 2021 Item #8 Page 36 of 37 N - Reduce the GHG intensity of water supply conveyance, treatment and distribution Reduce the intensity of GHG emissions from water utilities (including water supply, wastewater, and recycled water) conveyance, treatment and distribution by 8% by 2035. N-1 Improve water utilities (including water supply, wastewater, and recycled water) conveyance, treatment and distribution, and other system improvements. (Mid to Long-term) Incorporating energy efficiency into system improvements is standard practice for Carlsbad Utilities. The Carlsbad Municipal Water District (CMWD) analyzes energy usage of their pumps and endeavors to increase energy efficiency of equipment whenever it is replaced. In addition, Public Works – Utilities engages in numerous water conservation programs such as: leak monitoring, high efficiency device rebates, water efficient landscape training. O - Encourage the installation of greywater and rainwater systems Encourage the installation of greywater and rainwater collections systems with a goal of 15% of homes by 2035. O-1 Host workshops on greywater and rainwater collection systems through the Carlsbad Municipal Water District, or partner with existing workshop providers, for homeowners interested in installing systems suitable for their property. (Mid-term) CMWD participated in a rain barrel rebate program with other north San Diego County water districts to encourage and provide financial incentive for rainwater collections systems. Details on the program can be found at: https://www.rainwatersolutions.com/products/northcounty O-2 Create a greywater design reference manual, or provide links to an existing one, for the design of greywater and rainwater collection systems. (Mid-term) City staff evaluated the feasibility of a greywater system design manual and rebate program. The County of San Diego Department of Health regulates greywater use and generally restricts systems to outdoor irrigation. Given these restrictions, the design manual and rebate program would be limited. Staff is considering other potential water conservation measures not involving greywater that could reduce GHG emissions. O-3 Evaluate the feasibility of offering a rebate for residential greywater systems that require a permit to cover the cost of obtaining a permit. (Mid-term) City staff evaluated the feasibility of a greywater system design manual and rebate program. The County of San Diego Department of Health regulates greywater use and generally restricts systems to outdoor irrigation. Given these restrictions, the design manual and rebate program would be limited. Staff is considering other potential water conservation measures not involving greywater that could reduce GHG emissions. P – Increase the proportion of clean electricity in community energy consumption Achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2030 for 95% of the residential bundled load and 85% commercial + industrial bundled load. P-1 Continue participation in the Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) Community Choice Energy program. (Ongoing) The city continued participation in CEA, with an anticipated May 2021 program launch. P-2 Explore the purchase of renewable energy credits if Community Choice Energy program is not reaching 2035 goal. Staff will monitor program participation and implement this action is necessary. April 13, 2021 Item #8 Page 37 of 37 Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Sent: To: Subject: Mike McMahon <2mmcmahon@gmaii.com> Monday, April 12, 2021 3:53 PM City Clerk All Receive -Agenda Item # fg For the Information of the: CITY COUNCIL Datfil/2312/ CA ./CC /< cM e:ACIVI CGCIO, (SJ_ April 13, 2021 Agenda item #8 Climate Action Pian Annual Report Good evening Mayor and city council, in reviewing our latest CAP reporting period 4 we can see how Community Choice Energy will be making a huge difference in reducing our cities greenhouse gas emissions, in fact it will be the largest contributor of all reduction measures. So as we move to cleaner electricity in the coming months and implement multi model transportation solutions, hopefully we should be seeing improvements in our emissions. However our natural gas segment will remain the same or increase. The city needs to at least begin the work to add meaningful reduction measures and educational community outreach in this third highest emission sector. Recently Reach Codes have been added, but DO NOT address any remediation in the huge number of existing gas hookups. A good start would be to add ordinances to champion all electric households. Natural gas or Methane is our most potent of greenhouse gasses causing 84 times the damage compared to Co2 in our atmosphere. While our city is making good strides, we need more action and awareness in reducing gas consumption such as informing/directing the community to replace a gas water heater with a heat pump water heater. Michael McMahon Carlsbad resident CAUTION: Do not open attachments or click on links unless ou reco nize the sender and know the content i 1 Tammy Cloud-McMinn From: Sent: To: Subject: Agenda item #8 maryoren (null) <maryoren@aol.com> Tuesday, April 13, 2021 9:04 AM City Clerk Electrification comment All Receive -Agenda Item# J? For the Information of the: q TYCOUNCIL Date L./IJ 3/;)./cA ~c ___:::::- CM _--ACM_ ....-OCM (3) ---- Good morning. I'm submitting a request to please commit to electrification moving forward in Carlsbad. If we learned anything during our global pandemic -it's that we must act quickly in response to science and technology and make responsible, informed decisions moving forward. We are counting on you -our trusted representatives-to help layout proper guidelines for a safe future. Gas powered utility is dangerous and I· I I 11 · obsolete and no longer an option to provide power at the cost of destroying our community. Electrification is here! We must act responsibly today. Make the commitment. Lead us into a future you can be proud of. There is one planet earth and no time to hesitate or wait. Clean electric power has arrived and we must commit to this technology throughout Carlsbad now. Thank you for your thoughtful vision and important leadership. Mary Oren Carlsbad citizen since 1999 Encinitas citizen 1989 to 1999 Sent from my iPhone CAUTION : Do not open attachments or click on links unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. 1 Mike Grim, CAP Administrator April 13, 2021 Climate Action Plan Annual Report - Reporting Period 4 July 2019 – December 2020 Recommendation •Adopt a resolution accepting the Climate Action Plan Annual Report for Reporting Period 4, July 2019 –December 2020 2 Climate Action Plan (CAP) Background •Approved Sept. 22, 2015 with General Plan Update •Amended July 14, 2020 –Updated greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory, targets and forecast –Updated GHG reduction measures and added Clean Electricity measure •Requires monitoring and reporting 3 2012 Community GHG Emissions Emissions Category GHG Emissions (MTCO2e) Percentage of Total Emissions (%) On-Road Transportation 488,000 49.9 Electricity 301,000 30.8 Natural Gas 134,000 13.7 Solid Waste 25,000 2.5 Off-Road Transportation 14,000 1.4 Water 12,000 1.2 Wastewater 3,000 <1 Total 977,000 1004 GHG Emissions Targets Year GHG Emissions and Targets Reduction from 2012 Baseline 2012 977,000 MTCO2e N/A 2020 937,920 MTCO2e 4 percent 2035 468,960 MTCO2e 52 percent 2020 Business as usual forecast = 926,000 MTCO2e 2035 Business as usual forecast = 956,000 MTCO2e 2035 Modified baseline forecast = 588,817 MTCO2e 2035 Forecast with CAP reduction measures = 445,899 MTCO2e 5 GHG Inventories 0 200000 400000 600000 800000 1000000 1200000 2012 2016 2018 Community GHG Inventories 2012, 2016, 2018 (MTCO2e) On-Road Transportation Electricity Natural Gas Solid Waste Water Wastewater Off-Road Transportation 6 CAP GHG Reduction Measures •Energy efficiency •Renewable energy •Transportation Demand Management •Electric vehicles •Water conservation •Clean electricity 7 Implementation Highlights •Carlsbad Green Business Network •Municipal energy efficiency projects –Off grid solar parking lot lighting •Electric vehicles and charging infrastructure •Carlsbad Connector program •Presentations at regional and statewide conferences 8 Residential Solar PV Installations 15.93 25.000 0.00 5.00 10.00 15.00 20.00 25.00 30.00 35.00 40.00 45.00 Cumulative PV Capacity (MW)Year BAU Projected Capacity Total Target Actual to Date 41.035 9 Non-Residential Solar PV Installations 22.295 33.000 16.182 0.000 5.000 10.000 15.000 20.000 25.000 30.000 35.000 Cumulative PV Capacity (MW)Year BAU Projected Capacity Total Target Actual to Date 10 Clean Vehicle Rebate Program Participation 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 CVRP Rebate Statistics for Carlsbad March 2011 to Sept. 2020 BEV PHEV FCEV Other 11 -- ■ ■ ■ ■ Next Steps •Continue implementing plans and ordinances •Continue local, regional and statewide partnerships •Continue monitoring and reporting •Consider comprehensive CAP update 12 Recommendation •Adopt a resolution accepting the Climate Action Plan Annual Report for Reporting Period 4, July 2019 –December 2020 13 Thank you