HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-11-15; Planning Commission; ; CLIMATE ACTION PLAN UPDATE
The City of Carlsbad Planning Division A REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Item No.
Application complete date: N/A
P.C. AGENDA OF: November 15, 2017 Presenter: Mike Grim
Project Engineer: N/A
SUBJECT: CLIMATE ACTION PLAN UPDATE – An informational presentation on the city’s Climate
Action Plan (CAP) and the current and future CAP implementation activities.
I. RECOMMENDATION
That the Planning Commission receive the informational presentation on the CAP.
II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND
On Sept. 26, 2017, the City Council received a presentation by the CAP Administrator on the CAP Annual
Report for fiscal year 2016/17. A copy of the staff report and presentation are attached. After that
presentation, the Planning Commission Chair and City Planner requested that the CAP Administrator make
an informational presentation to the Planning Commission. No action is being requested from the
Planning Commission related to this presentation.
III. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, receiving this informational presentation does not
constitute a “project” within the meaning of CEQA in that it has no potential to cause either a direct or
indirect physical change in the environment, or a reasonable foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment and, therefore, does not require environmental review.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. City Council Staff Report and presentation, dated September 26, 2017
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Staff made considerable progress in CAP implementation during the first reporting period. The
attached annual report (Exhibit 1) contains a detailed description of those activities. In
summary, the first year's accomplishments within the city's CAP included:
• Filling CAP administrator position
• Establishing interdepartmental implementation team
• Beginning preparation of CAP Implementation Plan
• Beginning implementation of CAP Measures and Actions including: developing CAP
ordinances; developing Transportation Demand Management (TDM} plan and
implementing TDM strategies; energy efficiency retrofits and renewable energy at city
facilities; and public outreach and education
• Coordinating with regional partners, such as SAN DAG, other local jurisdictions, San
Diego Regional Climate Collaborative and SDG&E
• Coordinating with the business community, including Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce
and Cleantech San Diego
During the first reporting period, the Planning Division developed the Climate Action Plan
Consistency Checklist and an accompanying Guidance for Demonstrating Consistency with the
Climate Action Plan -For Discretionary Projects Subject to CEQA. The Planning Division staff
used this checklist to review discretionary project permits for consistency with the CAP. If
projects are deemed consistent with the CAP, they need not provide an independent project-
specific GHG emissions analysis.
Staff began the process to complete GHG inventories and forecasts for 2012, 2014 and 2016 as
part of this annual report cycle. Not all of the data needed for these inventories and forecasts
were available by the end of the reporting period, therefore this annual report does not contain
an inventory or forecast. Staff will continue to work with University of San Diego's Energy Policy
Initiatives Center to gather the data, complete the inventory and run the forecasting models.
The inventories and forecasts will be made available once completed.
Fiscal Analysis
This is an informational item with no fiscal impact.
Next Steps
Staff will continue to implement the CAP and return to City Council in 2018 with the CAP Annual
Report for Reporting Year 2, fiscal year 2017-18. Staff will also make available the 2012, 2014
and 2016 GHG emission inventories and forecast once completed.
Environmental Evaluation (CEQA)
Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, receiving this annual report does not
constitute a "project" within the meaning of CEQA in that is has no potential to cause either a
direct or indirect physical change in the environment, or a reasonable foreseeable indirect
physical change in the environment and, therefore, does not require environmental review.
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Public Notification
This item was noticed in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and was available for public
viewing and review at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting date.
Exhibits
1. Climate Action Plan Annual Report for Reporting Year 1, fiscal year 2016-17.
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City of Carlsbad Climate Action Plan
Annual Report
Reporting Year 1: July 1, 2016 -June 30, 2017
September 2017
City of Carlsbad
Environmental Management
1635 Faraday Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Contact: Mike Grim, CAP Administrator
mike.grim@carlsbadca.gov; 760-602-4623
(city of
Carlsbad
Exhibit 1
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Table of Contents
I. Introduction ............•...................................................•.......•............................................•......... 1
II. Background on Climate Action Plan ............................................................................................. 1
Ill. CAP Measures and Actions ......................................................................................................... 5
A. Energy Efficiency ............................................................................................................................... 5
B. Renewable Energy ............................................................................................................................. 5
C. Transportation ................................................................................................................................... 6
D. Water ................................................................................................................................................. 7
E. Public Outreach and Education ......................................................................................................... 7
IV. New Development Projects ........................................................................................................ 7
V. Monitoring ........................................................•........................................................................ 9
VI. GHG Emissions Inventory and Forecast ..................................................................................... 10
VII. Summary ............................................................................................. , ................................... 10
Appendix A .................................. , ........................................................................................................................... a-1
Tables and Figures
Figure 1-2011 Community GHG Emissions by Sector ................................................................................ 2
Table 1-2011 Community GHG Emissions by Sector ................................................................................. 3
Table 2 -CAP Measures and GHG Reductions ............................................................................................ 4
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I. Introduction
The purpose of this document is to provide an update on the status of the Climate Action Plan
(CAP) implementation that have 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. Given that CAP implementation is
tied to the budget cycle, staff chose the fiscal year calendar to be the reporting period. This
Year 1 annual report covers the FY 16-17 reporting period (July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017).
II. Background on Climate Action Plan
The City of Carlsbad's Climate Action Plan (CAP) was adopted on September 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.
Chapter 2 of the CAP contains information about the 2011 GHG inventory conducted at the
time of CAP development. 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 ofthe 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
in order to reach its GHG emissions reduction targets.
In order to implement these additional Measures and Actions, the city needed to identify and
allocate the appropriate funding. Therefore, subsequent to the CAP adoption, staff contracted
with University of San Diego's Energy Policy Initiatives Center (EPIC) to study the incremental
internal costs to the city for CAP implementation. All of the participating city departments and
divisions were surveyed to quantify the resources needed to effectively implement the CAP. On
February 23, 2016, staff presented the findings of the study to City Council and noted that these
costs would be included in the FY 16-17 departmental budget requests. On June 28, 2016, the
City Council approved the FY 16-17 budget, including requests for first year CAP
implementation funding.
CAP implementation is a team effort involving a number of city departments and divisions,
coordinated by the CAP Administrator. At the beginning of FY 16-17, staff formed an
interdepartmental CAP implementation team consisting of Public Works (PW) -General
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Of the total emissions in 2011, 96 percent are attributed to the residential, commercial,
industrial and transportation sectors (i.e. buildings and automobiles). This emissions profile by
sector is typical of other cities and, therefore, similar to most other CAPs, Carlsbad1s CAP
focuses primarily on GHG emissions reductions strategies on these sectors.
Forecasts for the Carlsbad CAP were conducted for 2020 and 2035 GHG emissions using the
Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative (SEEC) model. The CAP used the 2005 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 emissions reductions 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 emissions reductions from the BAU projection, the model then
calculates the amount of additional GHG 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 (AB 32). EO S-3-05 calls for a reduction to 1990
levels by 2020 and 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. For Carlsbad, the targets are 15
percent below the 2005 baseline by 2020 and 49 percent below the 2005 baseline by 2035.
The additional 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, will result in the modeled GHG emissions reductions also shown in Table 2.
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Table 2 -CAP Measures and GHG Reductions
GHG Reduction I GHG Reduction I Measure GHG Reduction Measures in 2020 I in 2035 I Letter (MTC02e) I (MTC02e) I
' I
A Install residential photovoltaic (PV} systems 2,s96 I 10,136
I
B Install commercial and industrial PV systems 3,810 I 13,336
C Promote building cogeneration for large 305 1,067 commercial and industrial facilities
D Encourage single-family residential efficiency 323 1,132 retrofits
I
E Encourage multi-family residential efficiency 100 351 retrofits
F Encourage commercial and city facility 5,251 18,377 efficiency retrofits
I
Promote commercial and city facility
G commissioning, or improving building 5,251 18,377 I
operations I
H Implementation of Green Building Code i 51 179 1
·-I
I
I I Replace Incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs 6,257 21,900 i
I ·-t I
New construction residential and commercial I
J solar water heater/heat pump installation & 3,315 11,6041
retrofit of existing residential I I I !
K Promote Transportation Demand Management I 6,728 I
I 23,S~
L Increase zero-emissions vehicle travel I 15,474
I --·-
54,158
M Develop more citywide renewable energy
I 1,309 4,580 I
I projects
I I "" I '" I I Reduce the GHG intensity of water supply I N 1,705 5,968 i conveyance, treatment and delivery
I I I I
Encourage the installation of greywater and I
1,205 J
I
0 l 344 ! rainwater systems !
I
Total GHG Reductions 53,199 185,919
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Ill. CAP Measures and Actions
The CAP Measures listed in Table 2 can be grouped into four strategy areas: Energy Efficiency,
Renewable Energy, Transportation and Water. For each ofthe Measures, there are detailed
Actions that, taken together, should result in the anticipated GHG emissions reductions. Each
of the Actions has an implementation timeframe. Short-term Actions must be completed
within the first two years of CAP implementation; mid-term Actions must be completed within
five years; and, long-term Actions begin implementation in the first two to five years but will
not be completed within that timeframe.
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 State of California's 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 almost a third of the
planned GHG emissions reductions.
Measures D, E, F, G, H 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, commissioning of commercial
and city facilities, implementation of energy conservation measures in city facilities, and
promotion of energy efficiency rebate and incentive programs.
During the reporting period, staff made considerable progress in implementing the energy
efficiency related Measures. Using San Diego Gas and Electric's (SDG&E) Emerging Cities
Program funds, staff and the Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE) are developing residential and
commercial energy efficiency ordinances, as well as a related public outreach program. The
city's Municipal Projects Managers incorporated commissioning into the design ofthe Pine
Avenue Park Community Center. Public Works -General Services replaced existing light bulbs
with LEDs at the Faraday Center, City Hall and the Carlsbad City Library. They also upgraded
HVAC units at several facilities.
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
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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 one-fifth of the planned GHG
emissions reductions.
Measures A, B, C, J and M relate to community and city renewable energy improvements.
These Measures include ordinances requiring PV systems in new residential and non-residential
construction and existing commercial buildings, cogeneration in larger non-residential
buildings, alternative energy water heating systems, citywide renewable energy projects, and
the promotion of renewable energy rebate and incentive programs. Cogeneration involves the
generation of electricity and another form of energy, such as using steam to provide heating for
a building.
During the reporting period, staff issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) and selected a
consultant to prepare the ordinances related to PV systems and alternative energy water
heating. Staff consulted with SDG&E on the infrastructure needs to support potential
renewable energy projects. Using San Diego Association of Governments' (SAN DAG) Energy
Engineering consultant, staff began a microgrid feasibility study for the Safety Center complex,
which would include renewable energy generation and storage.
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, the reduction of vehicle miles traveled and tailpipe emissions represent the
largest single GHG reduction strategy area. In the Carlsbad CAP, transportation related
Measures total over 40 percent of the planned GHG emissions reductions.
Measures Kand 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. During the reporting period, staff entered into an agreement
with SAN DAG to provide consulting services to prepare a Transportation Demand Management
plan and ordinance. The two year effort is a component of the larger Sustainable Mobility Plan,
partially funded by a grant from Caltrans. Staff also partnered with SANDAG's iCommute
program to begin developing employee commuting programs internally and among other large
employers in Carlsbad.
Measure L involves reducing tailpipe emissions through the increase in the proportion of low-
and zero-emission vehicles on the road. Some of the Actions in Measure L involve ordinance
development, which is coupled with the ordinances being developed in the Renewable Energy
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strategy area. Other activities during the reporting period included the city's purchase of 11
hybrid fleet vehicles, City Council authorization to construct electric vehicle charging stations at
State Street parking lot and Stagecoach Park, and the inclusion of electric vehicle charging
stations at Pine Avenue Park Community Center.
D. Water
Water conservation can lower GHG emissions because the movement of water and wastewater
requires energy. Measures N and O deal with increasing energy efficiency in the potable water,
recycled water and wastewater conveyance systems and the promotion of greywater and
rainwater collection systems.
The Carlsbad Municipal Water District (CMWD) analyzes the energy usage of their pumps and
endeavors to increase the energy efficiency of that 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
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 C, D, E, F, G, and I all contain Actions related to public outreach and education.
During the reporting period, staff began development of a multi-year, research based strategy
to achieve measureable changes in public behaviors, resulting in reduced GHG emissions.
Concurrent with the long term strategy, staff implemented several short term public outreach
and education tactics, including:
• A website with information for residents, business owners and other public agencies.
• A banner ad and pay-per-click campaign promoting energy saving rebate programs.
• Social media (organic and paid) promotion of GHG reduction measures, including
transportation demand management, water conservation, solar energy and rebates.
• Print advertising promoting GHG reduction measures.
• Articles in newsletters and newspapers promoting GHG reduction measures.
• Informational materials available at city facilities.
IV. New Development Projects
The CAP serves as an environmental review tiering document pursuant to Section 15183.5 of
the State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. According to the CAP, any
discretionary project that will have GHG emissions greater than 900 MTC02e must either
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demonstrate consistency with the CAP or submit a project-specific GHG analysis for review and
approval.
During the reporting period, the Planning Division contracted with Ascent Environmental to
develop a Climate Action Plan Consistency Checklist and accompanying Guidance for
Demonstrating Consistency with the Climate Action Plan -For Discretionary Projects Subject to
CEQA. These documents were implemented in draft form shortly after CAP adoption and
finalized in February 2017. The Checklist and Guidelines are available at:
http://www.carlsbadca.gov/services/building/forms/default.asp.
Listed below are some of the projects that were subject to discretionary CAP consistency
review and the GHG reductions measures included in their project design:
Uptown Bressi (GPA 14-04)
• A minimum 375,000 kWh/yr PV system for the residential portion
• A minimum 459,270 kWh/yr PV system for the commercial portion
• All buildings comply with CalGreen Code, including EnergyStar systems and white roofs
• Solar water heating for residential recreational common areas
• Tankless water heaters for residential indoor hot water
• 75 percent of project luminaires are LED or equivalent energy efficiency
• 30 dedicated electric vehicle (EV) commercial parking spaces, 15 of which include EV
charging equipment
• Pre-wiring for EV charging in all residential garages and one common area EV charging
station
• Rainwater collection systems for landscaping irrigation
Viasat Bressi Ranch Campus (MP 178K)
• A minimum 1,008,000 kWh/yr PV system
• Commission all buildings for energy efficiency
• 75 percent of project luminaires are LED or equivalent energy efficiency
• Solar water heating, heat pump system or PV system providing at least 50 percent of
water heating energy
• Six percent of off-street parking dedicated for EV parking, at least 50 percent of which
are "EV Ready"
• Operable windows in conference rooms to provide natural ventilation
Poinsettia 61 (GPA 14-06)
• PV systems on residential rooftops
• 75 percent of project luminaires are LED or equivalent energy efficiency
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VI. GHG Emissions Inventory and Forecast
A key component of CAP implementation is the monitoring of actual GHG emissions and
recalibrating the forecasted GHG emissions. In early 2017, SAN DAG contracted with EPIC to
provide climate planning services for its member jurisdictions. One of the services offered
includes conducting GHG inventories and forecasts.
During the reporting period, city staff worked with EPIC to gather the data necessary to
complete a GHG inventory for calendar years 2012, 2014 and 2016. The data included:
electricity and natural gas usage data from SDG&E; vehicle miles traveled data from SAN DAG;
water usage and wastewater discharge from the various districts serving Carlsbad; and solid
waste tonnage from Cal Recycle. Also necessary for GHG forecasting are the 2020 and 2035
population and job growth data from SAN DAG, based upon their latest growth projections. Not
all of this data was obtained by the end of this reporting period, therefore this annual report
does not contain an inventory or forecast. Staff will continue to work with EPIC to gather the
data, complete the inventory, and run the forecasting models and will make the information
available once completed.
VII. Summary
During the first year of CAP implementation, staff made considerable progress in establishing
an administrative structure and carrying out the CAP Measures and Actions. Staff is on track to
complete short-term CAP Actions within the two year implementation timeframe. Staff is also
ahead of schedule on some mid-term CAP Actions. During the next fiscal and reporting year,
staff will continue to work and coordinate with consultants, SAN DAG, SDG&E and other
regional and business partners to further CAP implementation and continue to lower GHG
emissions.
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Appendix A
FY 16-17 CAP Implementation Activities
by Measures and Actions
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CAP Measures and Actions FY 16-17 CAP Implementation Activities by Measures and Actions 2035 Performance Goals for Measures
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.
Temporarily -for a period of one year -suspend residential and This action was deemed unnecessary due to the already increasing volume of residential
and commercial PV permits. Permit fees for Carlsbad are proportionate or lower than fees A-1 commercial PV system permit fees, together with a publicity campaign in other San Diego region jurisdictions. In 2015, City Council adopted Ord. CS-285, which to promote PV systems installation. {Short-term) streamlined the permitting process for small residential rooftop solar energy systems.
On a continuing basis, ensure that regulatory provisions -such as
A-2 complying with regulations for zoning, structure height, permit Staff will continue to evaluate the zoning regulations and permitting process to ensure
submittal and review, etc. -do not hinder residential and commercial there is no hindrance of PV installations.
PV system installation. {Short to Long-term)
Adopt an ordinance, similar to those passed by Lancaster and Staff issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) in March 2017 for a consultant to prepare CAP
related ordinances, including an ordinance to require PV systems on new residential A-3 Sebastopol, which requires new homes to install PV panels to offset a construction. As of June 30, 2017 staff had selected a consultant and was in contract portion of their energy use. {Short-term) negotiations.
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 percent of projected commercial
and industrial electricity use.
Adopt a commercial energy conservation ordinance requiring all new
nonresidential developments with more than 50 cars surface parked or Staff issued an RFP in March 2017 for a consultant to prepare CAP related ordinances,
B-1 on roofs of parking structures to use PV panels over at least half of the including an ordinance to require PV systems on new non-residential construction. As of surface/roof-parked cars, or provide equivalent energy June 30, 2017 staff had selected a consultant and was in contract negotiations. conservation/generation by other means (over and above other
requirements). {Short-term)
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Adopt an ordinance requiring existing nonresidential developments to Staff issued an RFP in March 2017 for a consultant to prepare CAP related ordinances,
B-2 install PV panels to offset a portion of their energy use. (Mid-term) including an ordinance to require PV systems on existing non-residential construction. As
of June 30, 2017 staff had selected a consultant and was in contract negotiations.
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.
Promote cogeneration by publicizing grant opportunities and financial
C-1 incentives, such as the Self-Generation Incentive Program and feed in Staff created a website to promote existing programs such as the Self-Generation
tariffs for cogeneration systems, for renovations of existing buildings by Incentive Program.
posting these on the city's website and by other means. {Short-term)
Install cogeneration systems on all city facilities that can benefit from City staff is evaluating the effectiveness of cogeneration systems on city facilities.
C-2 the installation of these systems, and apply for funding through the Preliminary indications are that no facilities meet the minimum criteria needed for Energy Efficiency Financing for Public Sector Projects program, or other effectiveness. A final determination will be made in Reporting Year 2 -FY 17-18. similar funding sources. (Mid to Long-term)
Require cogeneration systems for large commercial and industrial Staff is assessing the types of projects that could be subject to this Action, both existing C-3 facilities that have on-site electricity production, both for new and in the future. construction and retrofits. (Mid-term)
D -Encourage single-family residential efficiency retrofits
Encourage single-family retrofits with the goal of 50 percent energy reduction compared to baseline in 30 percent of the total single-family homes citywide (approximately
10,000 single-family homes out of total of 35,000.)
Publicize available incentive and rebate programs, such as SDG&E's Staff created a website, implemented a digital and print ad campaign, and published D-1 Residential Energy Efficiency Program, on the city's website and by articles in newsletters and newspapers. other means. (Short-term)
Create a citywide "Energy Challenge," similar to the Department of Staff are developing a long-term strategy to encourage behaviors that reduce GHG
D-2 Energy's Better Buildings Challenge, to promote cost-effective energy emissions. A program such as this could become part of that strategy, based on the improvements, while having residents and building owners commit to findings of research being conducted in 2018. reducing energy consumption. {Short-term)
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Adopt a residential energy conservation ordinance, which requires Using SDG&E's Emerging Cities Program funds, staff selected Center for Sustainable residential property owners to conduct and disclose an energy audit at Energy (CSE) to develop residential and commercial energy efficiency ordinances, as well the time of major renovations (as defined by the ordinance,) to ensure
D-3 that homes and residential developments meet specified low cost as a related public outreach program. SDG&E and CSE executed a contract on February
energy efficiency measures -such as requisite ceiling insulation, 22, 2017. As of June 30, 2017, CSE had prepared a memoranda containing an overview of
insulated pipes, water heater blankets and exterior door stripping. energy efficiency ordinances from other jurisdictions and possible strategies for a future
(Short-term) Carlsbad ordinance.
E -Encourage multi-family residential efficiency retrofits
Encourage multi-family retrofits with the goal of 50 percent energy reduction compared to baseline in 30 percent 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 percent energy reduction in 30 percent of commercial square footage citywide and
in city-owned buildings by 2035.
Undertake a program of energy efficiency retrofits for city-owned Staff replaced or upgraded HVAC units at Faraday Center, Oak Street, New Village Arts
buildings, with the goal of 40 percent reduction in energy use, Center and CMWD administration, resulting in a 29 percent reduction in energy usage.
F-1 beginning with retrofits that would result in most substantial energy Staff also continued implementation of the SAN DAG Energy Roadmap by meeting with
savings. {Short-term) SAN DAG consulting engineers, TRC, to identify possible energy conservation measures at
the Safety Center, Fire Station #5 and the Fleet Maintenance Center.
Staff created a website, implemented a digital and print ad campaign, and published
Promote available incentive and rebate programs, such as SDG&E's articles in newsletters and newspapers. Also, on May 9, 2017, city staff partnered with
the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce's Sustainability Committee to conduct a workshop on F-2 Energy Efficiency Business Rebates and Incentives Program, on the the various rebates and incentives available to businesses for energy efficiency, city's website and by other means. {Short-term) renewable energy, electric vehicle infrastructure and zero-emission fleet vehicles. The
event was open to the public and more than 60 people attended.
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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)
G -Promote commercial and city facility commissioning
Using SDG&E's Emerging Cities Program funds, staff selected Center for Sustainable
Energy (CSE) to develop residential and commercial energy efficiency ordinances, as well
as a related public outreach program. SDG&E and CSE executed a contract on February
22, 2017. As of June 30, 2017, CSE had prepared memorandum containing an overview of
energy efficiency ordinances from other jurisdictions and possible strategies for a future
Carlsbad ordinance.
Encourage commercial and city facility commissioning, or improving existing and new building operations, with the goal equivalent to a 40 percent energy reduction in 30
percent of commercial square footage citywide and in city-owned buildings by 2035.
G-1
G-2
Promote commercial commissioning programs on the city's website
such as San Diego RCx, and similar programs for commercial buildings.
{Short-term)
Commission city facilities to improve building operations and reduce
energy costs, with a goal of 40 percent energy reduction in 30 percent
of city facility square footage. {Mid-term)
H -Implement green building measures
Staff created a website to promote these programs.
The city is participating in SANDAG's Energy Roadmap program, which provides energy
audits of city facilities and recommends possible energy conservation measures. The city
also incorporated commissioning requirements into the design of new facilities, such as
Fire Station #3 and Pine Avenue Park Community Center.
Implementation of a five percent improvement in energy efficiency above the City of Carlsbad residential green building code (based on CALGreen, the statewide green
building code), for new construction.
H-1
Adopt residential and commercial energy conservation ordinances
requiring a five percent improvement in energy efficiency for
residential and nonresidential new construction, above the existing City
or Carlsbad green building code. {Short-term)
At the time of CAP adoption, the City of Carlsbad was requiring compliance with 2013
version of CalGreen. On June 27, 2017, the city adopted the 2016 version of CalGreen,
which significantly increases energy efficiency of newly constructed buildings, far beyond
the five percent called for in Action H-1. For example, single family homes constructed
under the 2016 standards will use about 28 percent less energy for lighting, heating,
cooling, ventilation, and water heating than those built to the 2013 standards
Staff is also working with the Center for Sustainable Energy, funded through the SDG&E
Emerging Cities Program, to develop residential and non-residential energy efficiency
ordinances (as described in Actions D-3, E-3 and F-3.)
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I -Promote replacement of incandescent and halogen bulbs with LED or other energy efficient lamps
Replace 50 percent of incandescent and halogen light bulbs citywide with LED or similarly efficient lighting by 2035.
Staff conducted a lighting upgrade at the Faraday Center and City Hall. The Faraday
Replace 50 percent of incandescent or halogen light bulbs in city Center project proceeded in two phases. Phase I replaced 1,278 fluorescent bulbs with
1-1 facilities with LED or similarly efficient lighting, or follow SAN DAG 426 LEDs, resulting in a 65 percent reduction in energy use. Phase II replaced 294
Energy Roadmap recommendations for lighting in city facilities, fluorescent bulbs with 147 LEDs, resulting in a 40 percent reduction in energy use. The
whichever results in greater energy savings. (Short-term) City Hall project replaced 300 existing bulbs with 100 LEDs, resulting in a 65 percent
reduction in energy use.
Staff created a website, implemented a digital and print ad campaign, and published
Promote the use of LED or other energy efficient lamps by publicizing articles in newsletters and newspapers. Also, on May 9, 2017, city staff partnered with
1-2 rebate programs and information from SDG&E on the benefits of the the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce's Sustainability Committee to conduct a workshop on
use of LED or other energy efficient lighting on the city's webpage. the various rebates and incentives available to businesses for energy efficiency,
(Short-term) renewable energy, and electric vehicle infrastructure and fleet vehicles. The event was
open to the public and more than 60 people attended.
Evaluate the feasibility of adopting a minimum natural lighting and Staff issued an RFP in March 2017 for a consultant to prepare CAP related ordinances,
1-3.i ventilation standard, developed based on local conditions. (Mid-term) including an ordinance to require natural lighting and ventilation on new construction. As
of June 30, 2017 staff had selected a consultant and was in contract negotiations.
1-3.ii Demonstrate natural lighting and ventilation features in future facility Staff is evaluating potential future city projects to demonstrate natural lighting and
upgrade or new construction. (Mid-term) ventilation.
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 percent of existing homes and commercial buildings to include
solar water heaters or heat pumps.
Promote the installation of residential solar water heaters and heat
pumps by publicizing incentive, rebate and financing programs, such as Staff created a website, implemented a digital and print ad campaign, and published J-1 PACE programs and the California Solar Initiative for renovations of articles in newsletters and newspapers. existing buildings by posting this information on the city's website and
by other means. (Short-term)
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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)
K -Promote transportation demand management strategies
Staff issued an RFP in March 2017 for a consultant to prepare CAP related ordinances,
including an ordinance to require alternative energy water heating systems on new
residential and non-residential construction. As of June 30, 2017 staff had selected a
consultant and was in contract negotiations.
Promote Transportation Demand Management Strategies with a goal of achieving a 10 percent increase in alternative mode use by workers in Carlsbad, for a total of 32
percent alternative mode use.
K-1
K-2
Adopt a citywide transportation demand management (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 TOM plan and will be used as a
reference document to develop the city's TOM plan. TOM 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)
Adopt a TOM 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 TOM plan, which
includes a description of how the minimum alternative mode use will
be achieved and maintained over the life of the project. Potential TOM
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)
On August 23, 2016, the city entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with
SAN DAG to provide consulting services to prepare a TOM ordinance and program.
SAN DAG contracted with Steer Davis Gleeves. During the reporting period, staff
conducted educational workshops on TOM concepts and began developing the TOM
program, which includes an ordinance, website and implementation manual for large
employers within the city. Staff also coordinated with SANDAG's iCommute program to
create an internal TOM program for city employees. The TOM effort is an integral part of
a larger Sustainable Mobility Plan (SMP), partially funded through a Sustainable
Communities grant from Caltrans.
Staff are implementing Actions K-1 and K-2 in unison and are developing the TOM
ordinance concurrent with developing the TOM program and implementation manual.
See K-1 discussion for more information.
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L -Promote an increase in the amount of zero-emissions vehicle travel
Promote an increase in the amount of zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) miles traveled from a projected 15 percent to 25 percent of total vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by 2035.
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
L-1 charge city ZEVs. The purpose of the pilot project would be to evaluate Staff is reviewing potential location(s) for the "PV to EV" pilot project(s).
the feasibility of incorporating more ZEV into the city's fleet. {Short-
term)
Prepare a community-wide charging station siting plan, which evaluates Staff worked with SAN DAG to provide services through the second phase of the Plug-In
L-2 site visibility and exposure, electric vehicle (EV) driving ranges, high San Diego program. The program's EV Expert can provide guidance and information
volume destinations, locations with high ownership or interest in EVs, necessary for staff to perform the community-wide siting plan in-house. The second
and cost of construction. {Short-term) phase of the Plug-In San Diego program did not start during the reporting period.
Full implementation of this action necessitates a completion of Action L-2.
Construct ZEV charging stations based on the community-wide charging
L-3 station siting plan described in L-2 above. The ZEV charging stations will On July 26, 2016, City Council authorized execution of a contract with NRG's EVgo to
be funded by grant funds when available, and the city will post signage construct electric vehicle charging stations at two city locations: State Street parking lot
directing ZEVs to charging stations. (Mid-term) and Stagecoach Park. EV charging stations are incorporated into the design of the Pine
Avenue Park Community Center.
Offer dedicated ZEV parking, and provide charging stations adjacent to Staff issued an RFP in March 2017 for a consultant to prepare CAP related ordinances,
including an ordinance to require dedicated electric vehicle charging infrastructure for L-4 ZEV parking as identified in the community-wide charging station siting new non-residential construction. As of June 30, 2017 staff had selected a consultant and plan. (Mid-term) was in contract negotiations.
Staff issued an RFP in March 2017 for a consultant to prepare CAP related ordinances,
L-5 Adopt requirements for ZEV parking for new developments. (Short-including an ordinance to require dedicated electric vehicle charging infrastructure for
term) new non-residential construction. As of June 30, 2017 staff had selected a consultant and
was in contract negotiations.
Adopt a residential energy conservation ordinance, similar to Palo Alto, Staff issued an RFP in March 2017 for a consultant to prepare CAP related ordinances,
L-6 requiring the installation of EV chargers or pre-wiring in new residential including an ordinance to require electric vehicle charging infrastructure or pre-wiring on
new residential construction. As of June 30, 2017 staff had selected a consultant and was construction and major renovations. (Short-term) in contract negotiations.
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Update the city's Fleet Management Program to include a low and
L-7 zero-emissions vehicle replacement/purchasing policy. Increase the On July 26, 2016, City Council authorized the purchase of 11 hybrid vehicles. These low
proportion of city fleet low and zero-emissions VMT to 25 percent of emission vehicles replaced standard gas combustion engine vehicles in the city's fleet.
all city-related VMT by 2035. {Short-term)
M -Develop more citywide renewable energy projects
Produce an equivalent amount of energy to power 2,000 homes (roughly equivalent to a five percent reduction) by 2035 from renewable energy projects.
During the reporting period, staff discussed with SDG&E the infrastructure requirements
Conduct a feasibility study to evaluate citywide renewable energy to support large renewable energy projects. Leveraging SANDAG's Energy Engineering
M-1 projects and prioritize accordingly. {Short-term) contract with TRC, staff also began a microgrid feasibility study for the Safety Center
complex 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.
Incorporate renewable energy measures such as PV system installation
M-2 on city buildings and parking lots, or microturbine installation on city The Pine Avenue Park Community Center incorporated PV systems in its design. Future
facilities, with the goal of producing approximately 12,000 megawatt-city facilities will also be required to incorporate renewable energy.
hours per year. (Mid to Long-term)
Pursue available funding sources for the construction of renewable Funding sources to support CAP implementation, including renewable energy projects, M-3 energy projects by the city, such as Energy Efficiency Financing for will be a component of the upcoming CAP Implementation Plan. Public Sector Projects and SGIP. {Mid to Long-term)
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 eight percent
by 2035.
Improve water utilities (including water supply, wastewater, and Incorporating energy efficiency into system improvements is standard practice for
N-1 recycled water) conveyance, treatment and distribution, and other CMWD. As systems are upgraded, staff will track and report the energy savings and
system improvements. {Mid to Long-term) estimated GHG emissions reductions.
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0 -Encourage the installation of greywater and rainwater systems
Encourage the installation of greywater and rainwater collections systems with a goal of 15 percent of homes by 2035.
Host workshops on greywater and rainwater collection systems
0-1 through the Carlsbad Municipal Water District, or partner with existing This is a mid-term action, planned for Years 3 -5. There was no activity on this action
workshop providers, for homeowners interested in installing systems during the reporting period.
suitable for their property. {Mid-term)
Create a greywater design reference manual, or provide links to an This is a mid-term action, planned for Years 3 -5. There was no activity on this action 0-2 existing one, for the design of greywater and rainwater collection during the reporting period. systems. {Mid-term)
Evaluate the feasibility of offering a rebate for residential greywater This is a mid-term action, planned for Years 3 -5. There was no activity on 'this action 0-3 systems that require a permit to cover the cost of obtaining a permit. during the reporting period. {Mid-term)
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Mike Grim, CAP Administrator
September 26, 2017
Climate Action Plan
Annual Report
Community Vision
•Active, healthy lifestyles
•Walking, biking, public transit
•Sustainability
•Community design and livability
•Guiding principles
CAP Background
•Approved Sept 22, 2015
•GHG inventory and forecast
•GHG reduction measures
•Implementation structure
•Monitoring and reporting
2011 Community Emissions
39%
25%
7%
3%
1%
25%Transportation
Commercial
Industrial
Solid Waste
Wastewater
Residential
GHG Emissions Reductions
•Baseline is 2005 GHG inventory
•Business as usual forecast
•GHG Reductions
–State and federal policies
–Additional General Plan policies
–CAP Measures and Actions
Climate Action Plan
Measure
Letter
A
B
C
D
E
G
H
K
M
N
0
GHG Reduction Measure
Install residential solar photovoltaics (PV) systems
Install commercial and industrial PV systems
Promote building cogeneration for large commercial and industrial facilit ies
Encourage single-family residential efficiency retrofits
Encourage multi-family residential efficiency retrofits
Encourage commercial and city facility efficiency retrofits
Promote commercial and city facility commissioning, or improving building operations
Implementation of Green Building Code
Replace incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs
New construction residential and commercial solar water heater/heat pump
installation and retrofit of existing buildings
Promote transportation demand management (TOM)
Increase zero-emissions vehicle t ravel
Develop more citywide renewable energy projects
Reduce the greenhouse gas intensity of water supply conveyance, treatment, and
delivery
Encourage installation of greywater and rainwater systems
Emissions Reduction
(metric tons C02e)
10,136
13,336
1,067
1,132
351
18,377
18,377
179
21,900
11,604
23,549
54,158
4,580
5,968
CAP Strategy Areas
•Energy efficiency
•Renewable energy
•Transportation
•Water
•Public outreach and education
FY 16-17 Energy Efficiency
•Began preparing energy efficiency ordinances
•Commissioned city facilities
•Conducted HVAC upgrades and lighting
replacement
•Required energy efficiency in large
development projects
FY 16-17 Renewable Energy
•Issued Request for Proposals for photovoltaic solar panel ordinances
•Required renewable energy in large development projects
•Included Photovoltaic solar panels at Pine Ave Park Community Center
•Began conducting microgrid feasibility study at Safety and Service Center
FY 16-17 Transportation -Vehicle Miles
•Executed MOU with SANDAG for Transportation
Demand Management program consultant
•Began iCommute program for city employees
•Partnered with SANDAG to bring iCommute
program to large employers
•Required TDM in large development projects
FY 16-17 Transportation –Vehicle Emissions
•Purchased 11 hybrid fleet vehicles
•Contracted with EVgo to install public EV charging infrastructure in two locations
•Included public EV charging stations at Pine Ave Park Community Center
•Issued Request for Proposal for EV charging infrastructure ordinance
•Required EV charging in large development projects
FY 16-17 Water
•Continued increasing energy efficiency of
conveyance systems during system
improvements
FY 16-17 Public Outreach and Education
•Began developing long-term plan to identify GHG reduction strategies
•Enhanced information on city website and digital campaign
•Promoted through social media, e-newsletter, Carlsbad Magazine
•Partnered with Chamber’s Sustainability Committee for workshop and outreach
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Next Steps
•Continue implementation
•Complete CAP Implementation Plan
•Complete GHG inventories and forecasts
•Continue local and regional partnerships
•Monitor progress
•Present FY 2017-18 annual report