HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-04-19; City Council; Resolution 2022-093RESOLUTION NO. 2022-093
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN ANNUAL REPORT FOR
REPORTING PERIOD 5, JAN. 1, 2021-DEC. 31, 2021
WHEREAS, on Sept. 22, 2015, the City Council adopted a Climate Action Plan, or CAP, along with
the General Plan Update and associated Environmental Impact Report with Resolution Nos. 2015-244
and 2015-242, respectively; and
WHEREAS, on July 14, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2020-146, approving the
Climate Action Plan Amendment No.1, which revised the greenhouse gas, or GHG, inventory, reduction
targets and forecasts, updated reductions from existing measures and incorporated community choice
energy as a new reduction measure; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the CAP is to describe how 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 S-3-05 and the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006,
Assembly Bill 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 have prepared the Annual Report for Reporting Period 5, from Jan. 1, 2021 -
Dec. 31, 2021, and this report 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 5, Jan.
1, 2021-Dec. 31, 2021, attached hereto as Attachment A.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 19th day of April, 2022, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Hall, Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta.
None.
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Annual Report
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April 19, 2022
City of Carlsbad
Environmental Management
1635 Faraday Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Contact: Katie Hentrich, CAP Administrator
katie.hentrich@carlsbadca.gov; 442-339-2623
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ATTACHMENT A
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Table of Contents
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II.Background •.•..••••••.•...............•.•......................•.......•..•..•.•.•...............•..•••••••••••••.....•..•.•••..•..•...•.• 2
Ill. CAP Measures and Actions .............................................••.••.•..•.•.••••.••.•..•.•..•..•.••••.....•...•.....••.•.... 7
IV.Monitoring ...........•••.•.....•..•.......•••..•..............................•..•.•.•....••...•...................................•..... 10
V.GHG Emissions Inventories ........................................................................................................ 15
VI.CAP Update .......•....••••................................................•..••••.............•......................................... 18
VII.Conclusion .•...•.••••......••••.•..••••••.•.•..•.•..••..•.••.••.•••••......•...........•.......••..••..•.••..•••••••••.......••..•.••..... 19
Appendix A .................•....•.......•....•............................•........................•.••...•••..•.••....•••.••.••..•.••.•...•••.... i
Tables and Figures
Figure 1-GHG Emissions Baseline, Reductions, and Targets ...................................................................... 1
Figure 2 -ARS CAP Action Status ................................................................................................................. 4
Figure 3 -2012 Community GHG Emissions by Sector ................................................................................. 4
Table 1-2012 Community GHG Emissions by Sector .................................................................................. 4
Figure 4 -Sample CAP Projections and Targets ........................................................................................... 5
Table 2 -CAP Measures and GHG Reductions ............................................................................................. 6
Table 3 -PV System Installations in Reporting Period 5 (Jan. 1, 2021-Dec. 31, 2021) ............................ 10
Figure 5 -Residential PV Installations to Date ........................................................................................... 11
Figure 6-Non-Residential PV Installations and CAP Projections and Targets ........................................... 11
Figure 7 -CVRP Participation in Carlsbad -March 2011 through Aug. 2021 ............................................ 12
Table 4-CVRP Participation in Carlsbad -Jan. 1, 2021 to Aug. 31, 2021 .................................................. 13
Figure 8-Bikeways by Classification .......................................................................................................... 14
Figure 9 -2016 Community GHG Emissions by Sector ............................................................................... 16
Table 5-2016 Community GHG Emissions by Sector ................................................................................ 16
Figure 10-2018 Community GHG Emissions by Sector ............................................................................. 17
Table 6-2018 Community GHG Emissions by Sector ................................................................................ 17
ATTACHMENT A
I.Executive Summary
The purpose of this document is to provide an update on the status of implementation of the
Climate Action Plan (CAP) that occurred during the most recent 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. This annual report for Year 5 (ARS)
covers the period from Jan. 1, 2021 to Dec. 31, 2021.
The CAP established a 2012 baseline of 977,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent
(MTC02e). This baseline was used to project greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions into the future
and set targets within the CAP; specifically, the CAP sets goals to reduce GHG emissions by 4%
below the 2012 baseline by 2020 (a reduction of approximately 39,080 MTC02e) and 52%
below baseline by 2035 (a reduction of approximately 508,040 MTC02e). The most recent GHG
inventory from 20181 shows the city surpassing its 2020 targets with a 4.8% reduction in GHG
emissions (a reduction of approximately 47,000 MTC02e), as seen in Figure 1.
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The CAP includes measures and actions that the city must pursue to meet its GHG reduction
targets. There are 12 measures and 35 actions included in the CAP2• Through Year 5, 11 actions
have been completed, 20 are in progress and on schedule, 3 are in progress and delayed, and 1
action has no progress3. Figure 2 shows this information as percentages.
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11.Background
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The City of Carlsbad's CAP was adopted on Sept. 22, 2015, along with the General Plan Update
and associated Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The purpose of the CAP is to describe how
GHG emissions within Carlsbad will be reduced in accordance with statewide targets. The CAP
was updated and amended on July 14, 2020 (CAP Amendment No. 1). This amendment revised
the GHG inventory and reduction targets and forecast, updated reductions from existing
measures, added a new reduction measure, and incorporated new regional and statewide
2 A list of CAP measures can be found in Table 2 and implementation status of each measure and action can be
found in Appendix A. 3 Actions categorized as "completed" met the implementation goals in the time indicated in the CAP; however,
some of these actions continue to be implemented and are denoted as such. Actions with an "ongoing"
implementation timeframe were assumed to be "in progress" versus "completed", since implementation of the
measures continues for the duration of CAP implementation.
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guidance and protocols; an Addendum to the EIR was also prepared. Since CAP Amendment No.
1 is the currently adopted CAP, its details are reflected throughout this report.
Chapter 2 of the CAP contains information about the 2012 GHG inventory. 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 (VMT), 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 -General Services, Traffic and Mobility, Environmental
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.
Figure 3 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 GHGs, GHG emissions are typically expressed in MTC02e to allow for
standardization and comparison.
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Figure 3 – 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
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Total 977,000 100
Emissions in each category are rounded. Sum may not add up to totals due to rounding.
Energy Policy Initiatives Center, 2020
Of the total emissions in 2012, 97% are attributed to the residential, commercial, industrial, and
transportation sectors (e.g. buildings, automobiles). This emissions profile by sector is typical of
other cities; therefore, like most other CAPs, Carlsbad’s CAP focuses primarily on GHG
emissions reduction strategies in these sectors.
Forecasts for the Carlsbad CAP were conducted for 2020 and 2035 GHG emissions by EPIC. The
CAP used the 2012 inventory as the baseline. The first step in forecasting is to determine what
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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
requirements for utilities to provide electricity from renewable energy sources; these
reductions are known as the “legislatively-adjusted BAU”, as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4. Sample CAP projections and targets
The Carlsbad CAP considered another category of anticipated GHG emissions reductions from
the BAU and legislatively-adjusted 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 system 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 (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. Prior to
2020, Carlsbad had 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
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Table 2. Since CAP Amendment No. 1 removed some of the measures included in the 2015 CAP,
the measures have some letters “missing.”
Table 2 – CAP Measures and GHG Reductions
Measure Letter GHG Reduction Measures GHG Reductions in 2035 (MTCO2e)
B Install commercial and industrial PV
systems
4,457
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
I Replace Incandescent bulbs with 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
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
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
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measures, there are detailed Actions that, taken together, should result in the anticipated GHG
emissions reductions.
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 encompass all strategy areas.
A.Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency is an important component to reducing energy consumption and lowering
GHG emissions. The State of California’s Energy Commission (CEC) has adopted a “loading
order,” or 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 approximately
15%4 of the planned GHG emissions reductions.
Measures D, E, F, and I all deal with energy efficiency, both in 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, including the energy efficiency ordinances for major renovations of
existing residential and non-residential buildings. Data from these ordinances is tracked
through the city’s permitting system, EnerGov, in a separate “CAP tab.”
The city also continues to seek energy efficiency upgrades in municipal buildings. Heating,
Ventilation and Cooling (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, staff converted 186 fixtures to LED throughout three
community parks.
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
4 This value is rounded.
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the CAP, renewable energy measures will account for approximately 46%5 of the planned GHG
emissions reductions.
Measures B, J, M, and P relate to community and city renewable energy improvements and
increasing the amount of renewable energy on the electrical grid. These measures include
ordinances requiring solar photovoltaic (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.
During the reporting period, staff continued implementing the city’s energy efficiency
ordinances. These require installation of solar PV panels for all new residential and non-
residential development and major renovations of existing residential and non-residential
buildings, as well as alternative energy water heating for all new residential and non-residential
development. Data from these ordinances is tracked through EnerGov.
Furthermore, in May 2021, the Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) launched. CEA is a community
choice energy program that allows for local control of electricity procurement and an increase
in the proportion of renewable energy serving its customers. CEA is currently comprised of
Carlsbad, Del Mar, and Solana Beach; in late 2021, the cities of Escondido and San Marcos
voted to join CEA in 2023. CEA 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. Reducing the length of trips and/or the need
to use a motorized vehicle can significantly reduce GHG emissions. The second facet is to
reduce or eliminate the GHG emissions coming from vehicles. Known as low- or zero-emission
vehicles (ZEVs), these automobiles include alternative-fueled vehicles, hybrids, and electric
vehicles (EVs). In the CAP, transportation-related measures account for approximately 39%6 of
the planned GHG emissions reductions.
Measures K and L address transportation related GHG emissions reductions. Measure K relates
to reducing VMT and is closely tied to policies contained in the General Plan Mobility Element.
During the reporting period, staff continued implementing the Transportation Demand
Management (TDM) ordinance for non-residential development that meets the ordinance’s trip
threshold; data from this ordinance is tracked through EnerGov. Staff also continued
implementing elements of the TDM Plan, including outreach on CarlsbadCommuter.com,
creation of resources to support hybrid work, outreach through the Move Carlsbad initiative,
5 This value is rounded.
6 This value is rounded.
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and electric bike (e-bike) education and bike education tours. Also, the Sustainable Mobility
Plan was adopted during the reporting period.
Measure L involves reducing tailpipe emissions through an increase in the proportion of low
and ZEVs on the road. Staff continued implementation of an ordinance requiring installation of
EV charging infrastructure for all new residential and non-residential development and major
renovations of existing residential buildings; data for this ordinance is tracked in EnerGov.
During the reporting period, staff updated Administrative Order #3 (Fleet Management
Program) to include a vehicle acquisition policy to require the purchase of low and ZEVs where
feasible. Staff also worked with SDG&E to install EV charging infrastructure, including DC fast
charging, for fleet vehicles; the City Council approval of these charging stations occurred after
the reporting period concluded. Furthermore, a total of 24 city vehicles were replaced with
hybrid alternatives, and one hybrid city vehicle was replaced with a plug-in hybrid.
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. In the Carlsbad CAP, water measures account for less than 1%7 of the
planned GHG emissions reductions.
The Carlsbad Municipal Water District (CMWD) analyzes energy usage of their pumps and
endeavors to increase energy efficiency of equipment whenever it is replaced. For example,
during this reporting period, staff replaced lighting and generators at various lift stations.
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
electric vehicles, 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, the COVID-19 pandemic drastically altered Communications staff priorities. However,
staff still 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.
7 This value is rounded.
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Staff also continued promoting the Carlsbad Green Business Program and began website
updates to promote the Home Energy Score Assessment program (to be completed in 2022).
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 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 P requires CEA usage data. Monitoring for Measure L requires VMT model output
data. This data will be collected during the biannual GHG inventory process, conducted by
SANDAG, and reported in the corresponding CAP Annual Report.
A.Renewable Energy
Measure B involves increasing the amount of solar PV systems in Carlsbad. Data for the
reporting period were obtained from the permit via EnerGov. 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.
Table 3 – PV System Installations in Reporting Period 5 (Jan. 1, 2021 – Dec. 31, 2021)
Sector Total
Finaled
Permits (#)
Total
Capacity
(kW)
Highest
Capacity
Project (kW)
Lowest
Capacity
Project (kW)
Median
Project
Capacity
(kW)
Residential 1,108 6,996.94 25.16 0.945 6.31
Non-residential 6 613.22 250 7.38 102.2
Figures 5 and 6 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 system. As of January 2020, the California building code requires PV in new
residential construction, which is a contributing factor to the increase in residential PV. Because
of this legislation, CAP Amendment No. 1 removed the residential PV measure and subsequent
target. However, Figure 5 shows the residential PV installations over time based on available
data; through 2021, 48.032 MW have been installed.
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Figure 5 - Residential PV Installations to Date
As seen in Figure 6, the non-residential installations currently exceed the trend line amount for
reaching the CAP target of 33.54 MW of capacity by 2035. Through 2021, 16.8 MW have been
installed.
Figure 6 – Non-residential PV Installations and CAP Projections and Target
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B.Electric Vehicles
CAP Measure L involves promoting an increase in the proportion of ZEV miles traveled,
specifically EVs, of 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), the CVRP provides rebates for the
purchase or lease of clean vehicles. CVRP participation statistics can be used to gauge EV
ownership. Figure 7 shows the annual CVRP participation within Carlsbad, expressed through
number of rebates, from March 2011 through Aug. 20218.
Figure 7 – CVRP Participation in Carlsbad – March 2011 through Aug. 20219
Data for the reporting period is available from Jan. 1, 2021 to Aug. 31, 2021, and CVRP
participation is available in Table 4. The city also continues to acquire clean vehicles as part of
its fleet conversion strategy; during the reporting period, the city purchased one PHEV.
8 Center for Sustainable Energy (2022). California Air Resources Board Clean Vehicle Rebate Project, Rebate Statistics. Data last updated Jan. 18,
2022. Retrieved Jan. 31, 2022 from https://cleanvehiclerebate.org/rebate-statistic
9 BEV = battery-electric vehicle; PHEV = plug-in hybrid electric vehicle; FCEV = fuel-cell electric vehicle; other = non-highway, motorcycle &
commercial BEV.
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Table 4. CVRP participation in Carlsbad - Jan. 1, 2021 to Aug. 31, 2021
Clean Vehicle Type Number of Rebates
Battery electric vehicle (BEV) 133
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) 20
Fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) 4
Other 1
C.General Plan Transportation Policies
In addition to the CAP Measures and Actions described in Section III of this report, 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 (approximately 7.6% of 2035 reductions), it is important to track progress in completing
these improvements because they contribute increased and multimodal mobility within the
city.
During the reporting period, no pedestrian system improvements were constructed. However,
staff prepared the design for the 2022 Carlsbad Sidewalk Construction Project for City Council
approval in early 2022; sidewalk construction is expected in the second half of 2022. The city
currently has 188.78 miles of bikeways, as shown in Figure 8. Also, 0.73 additional miles of
Class II bikeways were added to the system during the reporting period.
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Figure 8 – Bikeways by Classification
Parking Facilities and Policies
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, which was adopted by the City Council on July 24, 2018. The recommendations in
the PMP include hiring a parking program manager, incentivizing shared and leased parking,
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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’s parking consultant conducted field work to evaluated
parking in the area outlined in the PMP, which is slightly larger than the area of the Village and
Barrio Master Plan. The updated study included an evaluation of the current parking conditions,
changes to parking supply, and the impact of temporary restrictions in land use conditions due
to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Additional recommendations in the 2021 study include
reconfiguring parking spaces in the Village, researching metered parking options, conducting a
comprehensive update of the PMP, and considering providing a local neighborhood shuttle
within the PMP district funded by parking fees.
Transportation Improvements
During the reporting period, the City Council adopted the Sustainable Mobility Plan which
consolidates decades of planning and community input to plan the city’s future active
transportation networks, improve transportation related safety, reduce GHG emissions and
VMT, and shift how residents get around the city away from private automobiles towards
modes that are more sustainable. The Sustainable Mobility Plan will provide the basis for future
city mobility programs and the buildout of the city’s active transportation network.
D. 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 CAP Consistency Checklist
(Checklist) and accompanying Guidance for Demonstrating Consistency with the CAP – For
Discretionary Projects Subject to CEQA (Guidance). The Checklist and Guidance are available at:
http://www.carlsbadca.gov/services/building/forms/default.asp.
During the reporting period, no projects exceeded the 900 MTCO2e threshold; therefore, no
projects were subject to CEQA CAP compliance review.
V.GHG Emissions Inventories
As part of its Climate program, SANDAG coordinates with local jurisdictions to prepare biennial
GHG inventories. These inventories are based upon energy consumption data from SDG&E,
VMT modeling data from SANDAG, 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 “ReCAP Snapshot.” To date, SANDAG has released 2016 and 2018
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Snapshots, available at SANDAG’s Climate Data Portal (https://climatedata.sandag.org/) and on
SANDAG’s website (https://sandag.org/climate). A 2020 Snapshot is estimated to be completed
by mid-2022. Figure 9 and Table 5 show Carlsbad’s 2016 ReCAP Snapshot data; Figure 10 and
Table 6 show the 2018 ReCAP Snapshot data.
Figure 9 – 2016 Community GHG Emissions by Sector
Table 5 – 2016 Community GHG Emissions by Sector
Emissions Category GHG Emissions
(MTCO2e)
Percentage of Total
Emissions (%)
On-Road Transportation 470,000 51
Electricity 266,000 29
Natural Gas 133,000 14
Solid Waste 35,000 4
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.
The emissions categories are the same as the emissions categories included the Carlsbad CAP
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Figure 10 – 2018 Community GHG Emissions by Sector
Table 6 – 2018 Community GHG Emissions by Sector
Emissions Category GHG Emissions
(MTCO2e)
Percentage of Total
Emissions (%)
On-Road Transportation* 452,000 49
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.
The emissions categories are the same as the emissions categories included the Carlsbad CAP.
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As discussed in Section I of this report, the CAP sets goals to reduce GHG emissions by 4%
below the 2012 baseline by 2020 (a reduction of approximately 39,080 MTCO2e) and 52%
below baseline by 2035 (a reduction of approximately 508,040 MTCO2e). The most recent GHG
inventory from 2018 (Figure 10 and Table 6) shows the city surpassing its 2020 targets with a
4.8% reduction in GHG emissions (a reduction of approximately 47,000 MTCO2e). This trendline
can be seen in Figure 1 in Section I. As CAP implementation continues, progress towards the
2035 target will be assessed in future reporting.
VI.CAP Update
On Nov. 23, 2021, the city executed a professional services agreement (PSA) with EPIC to
prepare a comprehensive update to the CAP; this PSA also includes Ascent Environmental as a
sub-consultant. The consultant team and staff are working to evaluate the city’s CAP and
prepare an updated document. To date, the consultant team and staff have reviewed existing
CAP measures, prepared a public outreach plan, began stakeholder outreach, analyzed updated
state legislation and policies, and met with city staff from multiple departments.
An important component of the climate action planning process is estimating primary sources
and annual levels of GHG emissions for a baseline year and projecting estimated trends and
GHG emissions into the future. The baseline year and projections are reflected in a GHG
inventory, which provides detailed accounting of the sources and quantities of GHG emissions
generated from activities within the city. To prepare the GHG inventory, a variety of data must
be used to assume population, employment, and transportation trends. A major source of this
data comes from SANDAG through its transportation forecasts and Activity Based Model (ABM),
which support long-range transportation and planning efforts such as climate action planning.
SANDAG’s ABM was recently updated with the adoption of San Diego Forward: The 2021
Regional Plan, and this update is known as “ABM2+”. This version includes all the land use
growth assumptions included in the 2021 Regional Plan; SANDAG is delayed in publishing
ABM2+ but expects to do so in the coming months.
Once ABM2+ is published, any customized requests can be prepared in the order they are
received; a custom run of ABM2+ could include any special specific growth assumptions, such
as the land use forecasts derived from the Housing Element Update rezoning program. As the
CAP Update progresses, it is important to align data and modeling used to forecast growth
within Carlsbad with other concurrent city efforts, such as the assumptions and site analyses
being used for the Housing Element Update rezoning program. Because of the delay of
publishing ABM2+ and the potential customization request, incorporating ABM2+ into the CAP
Update will cause a delay in the project schedule, currently estimated at three to nine months
depending on the length of the delay in publishing ABM 2+, specificity of the modeling request,
and the direction of the City Council.
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As work continues, staff will continue to provide updates to City Council on the status of the
CAP update. Depending on which version of ABM2+ is used, the CAP Update is anticipated to be
completed by mid- to late- 2023. As such, it is anticipated that the current CAP will be the focus
of the next Annual Report. More information can be found on the city’s webpage at:
https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/environmental-sustainability/climate-action-plan.
VII.Conclusion
During the fifth CAP reporting period, staff continued to make progress in carrying out the CAP
measures and Actions. During the next calendar year, staff will continue to work and coordinate
with consultants, SANDAG, SDG&E, and other regional and business partners to further CAP
implementation and lower GHG emissions. Staff and the consultant team will also continue
work on an update to the city’s CAP.
ATTACHMENT A
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Appendix A
CAP AR5 Implementation Activities
by Measure and Action
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CAP Measures and Actions
2035 Performance Goals for Measures CAP AR5 Implementation Activities and Status
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
Ongoing = continue for the duration of CAP implementation
Implementation status:
Complete
In progress, on schedule
In progress, delayed
Not started
B - Promote installation of commercial and industrial photovoltaic systems
Promote installation of commercial and industrial PV systems to produce an additional 11.24 MW above projected amounts by 2035.
B-1
Implement and enforce Title 18, Chapter 18.30, Section
18.30.130 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, mandating solar
photovoltaic energy generation systems on new non-
residential buildings. (Ongoing)
Staff continued to implement the solar PV ordinance adopted by City Council as Ordinance No. CS-
347. This ordinance requires all new nonresidential buildings to install solar PV systems to offset a
portion of their electricity requirements. (In progress, on schedule)
B-2
Implement and enforce Title 18, Chapter 18.30, Section
18.30.130 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, mandating solar
photovoltaic energy generation systems on existing non-
residential buildings undergoing major renovations. (Ongoing)
Staff continued to implement the solar PV ordinance adopted by City Council as 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. (In
progress, on schedule)
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)
Staff continued to maintain a website with rebate and incentive information and made
presentations. (Complete)
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. (In progress, delayed)
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D-3
Implement and enforce Title 18, Chapter 18.30, Section
18.30.30, mandating energy efficiency measures in existing
residential buildings undergoing major renovations. (Ongoing)
Staff continued to implement the energy efficiency ordinance adopted by City Council as
Ordinance No. CS-347. This ordinance requires specified energy efficiency measures in all major
residential renovations. (In progress, on schedule)
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-3 above See D-3 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)
Staff continued to replace Heating, Ventilation and Cooling (HVAC) equipment and lighting with
higher efficiency units and bulbs/fixtures. Staff works with the HVAC system consultant to
maximize efficiency in operations. Due to the impacts of COVID-19 on city facilities, much of the
reporting period was focused on those efforts. (In progress, delayed)
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 continued to maintain a website with information on rebates and incentives. (Complete)
F-3
Implement and enforce Title 18, Chapter 18.21, Section
18.21.155, mandating energy efficiency measures in new non-
residential buildings and existing non-residential buildings
undergoing major renovations. (Ongoing)
Staff continued to implement the energy efficiency ordinance adopted by City Council as
Ordinance No. CS-347. This ordinance requires specified energy efficiency measures in all new and
certain existing nonresidential buildings undergoing major renovations. (In progress, on schedule)
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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 met this goal during the reporting period. Specifically, Parks & Recreation staff converted
186 fixtures to LED throughout three community parks. Moving forward, staff will continue to
replace lighting as identified in this CAP measure and action. (Complete)
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 continued to maintain a website with information about rebates and incentives. (Complete)
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 Center for Sustainable Energy (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. CSE noted that nonresidential natural lighting is well-governed in state codes, reducing
the need for additional local standards. 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. (Complete)
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. (In progress, on
schedule)
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 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 continued to maintain a website with incentive, rebate and financing program information.
(Complete)
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J-2
Implement and enforce Title 18, Chapter 18.30, Sections
18.30.150 and 18.30.170, mandating alternative water heating
requirements in new residential and non-residential buildings.
(Ongoing)
Staff continued to implement the water heating ordinance adopted by City Council as 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. (In progress,
on schedule)
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 Implement the citywide transportation demand management
(TDM) plan and strategies. (Ongoing)
In 2021, the Carlsbad Commuter program (program) regained their pre-pandemic employer
network size of over two dozen Carlsbad employers engaging with the program. The program
continued to pivot strategies, content development and tactics due to the ongoing COVID-19
pandemic and associated impacts to the transportation system and daily commute. The program
continued partnerships with regional transportation service providers to monitor and relay
ongoing service changes due to national, state, and local COVID protocols that affected transit and
other modal availability. Accordingly, the program developed and launched a comprehensive
system of digital resources to help employers and managers implement hybrid work. The program
developed a Balanced Work marketing campaign to promote these new resources and continues
to add content and resources. The program promoted regional and statewide TDM campaigns
(Rideshare Week and Bike Anywhere) to both the employer network and the general public. The
program also launched a commuter incentive to potentially win gift cards for tracking sustainable
trips on the Carlsbad Commuter app. The program assisted in the development and promotion of
e-bike training and safety standards, local bike tours, and regional bike safety training. The
program assisted in the delivery of workshops for the city’s age-friendly transportation initiative,
Move Carlsbad. The program established marketing materials, tools, and communication
mediums to reach homeowners associations (HOAs) and schools for deployment in 2022.
In 2021, the Carlsbad Commuter website received 1,677 unique visitors to the digital ecosystem.
These aggregated efforts were recognized by the leading TDM industry association, the
Association for Commuter Transportation, and was awarded third place at the international
awards ceremony for the Best Strategy Pivot category. This award recognizes an exemplary
program, policy, or service that successfully shifted strategy because of COVID-19. (In progress, on
schedule)
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K-2
Implement and enforce Title 18, Chapter 18.51, mandating
TDM improvements and strategies for non-residential
development. (Ongoing)
The TDM ordinance efforts include the development of updates to the TDM handbook and the
approval of six additional TDM plans in 2021; seven previously approved TDM plans were also
evaluated.
Six of the seven worksites exceeded their 2020-2025 Sustainable Mode Share goals. Cumulatively,
this results in a daily reduction of 57,778 VMT and an estimated daily GHG reduction of 23
MTCO2e. (In progress, on schedule)
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 4.5% 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)
During the previous 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, but the three proposals received were for “off-the-shelf” products. Staff
continues to assess the feasibility of a direct "PV to EV" pilot project(s). (In progress, delayed)
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)
Staff continues to utilize the completed EV charging station site analysis to select locations for
future charging stations. (Complete)
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 continued to evaluate funding opportunities to construct EV
charging stations. Staff also worked with SDG&E to install EV charging infrastructure, including DC
fast charging, for fleet vehicles; the City Council approval of these charging stations occurred after
the reporting period concluded. (In progress, on schedule)
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)
An EV charging infrastructure ordinance was 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. Staff continued to implement this
ordinance during the reporting period. (In progress, on schedule)
L-5 Adopt requirements for ZEV parking for new developments.
(Short-term)
On March 12, 2019, an EV charging infrastructure ordinance was adopted by City Council as
Ordinance No. CS-349, which requires new residential and nonresidential buildings to install EV charging infrastructure. (Complete)
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L-6
Implement and enforce Title 18, Chapter 18.21, Sections
18.21.140 and 18.21.150, mandating electric vehicle charging
infrastructure in new residential and non-residential building
and existing residential and non-residential buildings undergoing major renovations. (Ongoing)
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. Staff also
prepared an EV Charging Station Ordinance, Permit Application, and Information Bulletin to explain the expedited permitting process. (In progress, on schedule)
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)
Staff continued to implement the fleet conversion plan. On Oct. 13, 2021, Administrative Order #3
(Fleet Management Program) was updated to include a vehicle acquisition policy to require the purchase of low and zero-emission vehicles where feasible.
Since April 2020, total of 31 hybrid patrol vehicles have now traveled a combined total of 650,000
miles, resulting in lifetime savings of 30,000 gallons of fuel when compared to the 2019 non-
hybrid counterpart patrol vehicles. These fuel savings resulted in a reduction of 584,000 lbs (or
265 MT) of CO2.
During the reporting period, a total of 24 city vehicles were replaced with hybrid alternatives, and
one city hybrid vehicle was replaced with a plug-in hybrid alternative. (In progress, on schedule)
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)
Leveraging SANDAG’s Energy Engineering contract with TRC, a Microgrid Feasibility Study for the
Carlsbad Safety and Service Center on Orion Way was completed and presented to City Council on
June 12, 2018. If implemented, the microgrid would include enough renewable energy generation
and energy storage to power the entire complex in case of a blackout. (Complete)
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. (In progress, on schedule)
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. (In progress, on schedule)
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.
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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, which analyzes energy usage of their pumps and endeavors to increase energy efficiency
of equipment whenever it is replaced. Carlsbad Utilities anticipates including a supplemental
budget request for fiscal year 2022-23 to replace soft start electrical components to use
wastewater pumps in an energy efficient manner.
The potable water distribution system is almost completely gravity-fed. Specifically, CMWD
receives treated water from the San Diego County Water Authority at the highest point in the
system and uses gravity instead of electric pumps to move it downhill to customers throughout
the city. (In progress, on schedule)
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: http://www.solanacenter.org/PURCHASE-RAIN-BARREL
Carlsbad Utilities posted information on greywater systems on its website at:
https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/utilities/water/gray-water. (Complete)
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)
Staff will be updating the Utilities website to include a link to the County of San Diego’s greywater
design manual; this update will occur just outside of this reporting period. (In progress, on
schedule)
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)
Staff began evaluating the feasibility of this measure, but there are remaining legal questions
around its funding. (In progress, on schedule)
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, which launched in May 2021. (In progress, on schedule)
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 if necessary. (Not started)