HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-05-09; City Council; Resolution 2023-125RESOLUTION NO. 2023-125
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN ANNUAL REPORT FOR
THE REPORTING PERIOD 6, JAN. 1, 2022 -DEC. 31, 2022
WHEREAS, in 2006, the Legislature passed the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006,
Assembly Bill 32, or AB 32, which created a comprehensive, multi-year program to reduce greenhouse
gas, or GHG, emissions in California; and
WHEREAS, AB 32 required the California Air Resources Board to develop a Scoping plan that
describes the approach for California to take to reduce GHGs to achieve the goal of reducing emissions
to 1990 levels by 2020; and
WHEREAS, the scoping plan was first approved by the California Air Resources Board in 2008,
and must be updated at least every five years, and was subsequently updated in 2013, 2017 and 2022;
and
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, the purpose of the CAP is to describe how greenhouse gas emissions within the City
of Carlsbad will be reduced in accordance with statewide targets, and the statewide targets used for
the CAP are derived from the Governor's Executive Order S-3-05, AB 32, and scoping plans approved
by CARB; and
WHEREAS, on July 14, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2020-146, approving the
Climate Action Plan Amendment No. 1, which revised greenhouse gas inventory, reduction targets and
forecasts, updated reductions from existing measures and incorporated community choice energy as a
new greenhouse gas reduction measure; 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 6, Jan. 1, 2022 -Dec.
31, 2022.
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 Climate Action Plan Annual Report forReporting Period 6, Jan. 1, 2022 -Dec. 31, 2022, attached as Attachment A.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 9th day of May, 2023, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NAYS: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:
Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Luna. None. None. None.
KEITH BLACKBURN, Mayor
i?Wk j_ SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk r�(SEAL)
City of Carlsbad Climate Action Plan
Annual Report
Reporting Period 6: Jan 1, 2022 – Dec. 31, 2022
May 9, 2023
City of Carlsbad
Environmental Sustainability
1635 Faraday Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Contact: Katie Hentrich, Climate Action Plan Administrator
katie.hentrich@carlsbadca.gov; 442-339-2623
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Table of Contents
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I.Executive Summary ........................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
II.Background ................................................................................................................................2
III.CAP Measures and Actions ..........................................................................................................6
IV.Monitoring ............................................................................................................................... 10
V.GHG Emissions Inventories ........................................................................................................ 17
VI. CAP Update .............................................................................................................................. 19
VII.Conclusion ................................................................................................................................ 20
Appendix A ........................................................................................................................................ i
Tables and Figures
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Figure 1 – GHG Emissions Baseline, Reductions, and Targets ...................................................................... 1
Figure 2 – AR6 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 6 (Jan. 1, 2022 – Dec. 31, 2022) ............................ 10
Figure 5 – Residential PV Installations to Date ........................................................................................... 11
Figure 6 – Non-Residential PV Installations and CAP Projections and Targets ........................................... 12
Figure 7 – CVRP Participation in Carlsbad – March 2011 through Nov. 2022 ............................................ 13
Table 4 – CVRP Participation in Carlsbad – Jan. 1, 2022 to Nov. 29, 2022 ................................................. 13
Figure 8 – City of Carlsbad Bikeway Classification 2022 ............................................................................. 15
Figure 9 – 2016 Community GHG Emissions by Sector ............................................................................... 18
Figure 10 – 2018 Community GHG Emissions by Sector ............................................................................. 18
Figure 11 – 2016, 2018, and 2020 Community GHG Emissions by Sector .................................................. 19
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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 6 (AR6)
covers the period from Jan. 1, 2022 to Dec. 31, 2022.
The CAP established a 2012 baseline of 977,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent
(MTCO2e). 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 MTCO2e) and 52%
below baseline by 2035 (a reduction of approximately 508,040 MTCO2e). The most recent
complete 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 MTCO2e), as seen in Figure 1.
Figure 1. GHG Emissions Baseline, Reductions, and Targets
1 More details on this and other GHG inventories are included in Section VI.
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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 6, 16 actions
have been completed, 16 are in progress and on schedule, 2 are in progress and delayed, and 1
action has no progress3. Figure 2 shows this information as percentages.
Figure 2. AR6 CAP Action Status
II.Background
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. Most recently, on Oct. 11, 2022, the City
Council approved the Five-Year Strategic Plan with policy goals to reflect the most important
priorities of the community, with sustainability and the natural environment included as one of
those values. GHG emissions are included as a key performance indicator and implementation
of the CAP is listed as a strategic objective.
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
Sustainability 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 MTCO2e 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
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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 reduction 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
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D Encourage single-family residential efficiency retrofits 7,986
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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. In 2022,
construction of Fire Station 2 was completed; 15.967 kW of solar was installed, along with a
solar water heating system and two electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Also, two EV
charging stations were installed as part of the Poinsettia Community Park Phase IV Project.
B.Renewable Energy
The provision of energy through distributed renewable sources can significantly reduce the
need for electricity from the grid and, therefore, lower GHG emissions. The CEC’s loading order
prioritization of energy efficiency is to lessen the amount of energy used, thereby minimizing
the size and cost of the renewable energy system needed to power the building. According to
the CAP, renewable energy measures will account for approximately 46%5 of the planned GHG
emissions reductions.
4 This value is rounded.
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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 renewable energy
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.
During the reporting period, the Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) continued to operate. 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. Several jurisdictions
joined CEA in 2022, and CEA is now currently comprised of Carlsbad, Del Mar, Escondido,
Oceanside, San Marcos, and Solana Beach. 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 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,
and e-bike education and bike education tours. Also, the city’s TDM Handbook was updated to
6 This value is rounded.
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include additional TDM measures as well as new requirements specific to residential projects
that shall require TDM plans.
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 issued purchase orders for the purchase of six plug-in hybrid
fleet EVs. Two EV charging stations were built at the new Fire Station 2, as well as two EV
charging stations as part of the Poinsettia Community Park Phase IV Project. After the reporting
period but prior to the publishing of this report, SDG&E began construction of the City Council
approved Fleet DC Fast Charging stations, with an expected completion in February 2023.
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. 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, staff from multiple departments conducted public outreach and education on a number
of topics, including but not limited to: traffic safety (for drivers, bikers, and pedestrians), the
CAP Update, sustainability components of the Five Year Strategic Plan, sustainable materials
management, the city’s green business program, and the city’s home energy score assessment
pilot program. Staff also continued 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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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 6 (Jan. 1, 2022 – Dec. 31, 2022)
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Non-residential 15 3,017.17 1,084 2.88 105
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 2022, 82.956 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 2022, 19.82 MW have been
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Figure 6 – Non-residential PV Installations and CAP Projections and Target
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 Nov. 20228.
8 Center for Sustainable Energy (2023). California Air Resources Board Clean Vehicle Rebate Project, Rebate Statistics. Data last updated Dec.
27, 2022. Retrieved Jan. 26, 2023 from https://cleanvehiclerebate.org/en/rebate-statistic
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Figure 7 – CVRP Participation in Carlsbad – March 2011 through Nov. 20229
Data for the reporting period is available from Jan. 1, 2022 to Nov. 29, 2022, 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 six PHEVs and EVs.
Table 4. CVRP participation in Carlsbad - Jan. 1, 2022 to Nov. 29, 2022
Clean Vehicle Type Number of Rebates
Battery electric vehicle (BEV) 132
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) 12
Fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) 1
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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
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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, the City Council approved the design for the Carlsbad Sidewalk
Construction Project. This would build new sidewalks at three locations identified as segments
with missing or substandard sidewalks in the city’s Sustainable Mobility Plan. This construction
is expected to start in spring 2023. The city currently has 189.68 miles of bikeways, as shown in
Figure 8. Also, 0.9 additional miles of Class II bikeways were added to the system during the
reporting period.
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Figure 8 – Bikeways by Classification
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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,
reducing parking requirements, allowing bicycle parking as a replacement for required parking,
and installing digital parking locator infrastructure and wayfinding signs. The 2022 Parking
Study identified that the parking demand increased from 2021 in some beach and business
areas, but that the conclusions and recommendations were the same. Additionally, Assembly
Bill 2097 restricts a local governments ability to provide parking standards in most of the
Carlsbad Village and Barrio Master Plan area due to its proximity to the Carlsbad Village Coaster
station.
Transportation Improvements
During the reporting period, staff continued to develop the programs and projects identified in
the Sustainable Mobility Plan. The Sustainable Mobility Plan 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.
Some of the specific actions completed during the reporting period include:
•Development of the City’s first Safe Routes to School plan with Hope Elementary
•Establishment of the City’s Multimodal Level of Service (MMLOS) evaluation process to
identify key gaps or deficiencies in the city’s multimodal transportation network
•Initiated key program recommendations from the Sustainable Mobility Plan, including
the active transportation monitoring program, cycling education and safety training
•Upgraded crosswalk signals to provide pedestrians with a leading pedestrian intervals
(LPIs) at 22 signalized intersections around schools and 10 locations around the Village,
which has a higher than average number of collisions
•Added green markings to bike lanes at 18 locations in the city, with 37 more approved
by City Council
•Added or improved lane markings at 22 locations around schools
•Redesigned the lane striping on 90 miles of streets throughout Carlsbad to slow traffic
and provide more space for bicyclists
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
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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, 2018, and 2020
Snapshots, though the 2020 ReCAP Snapshot was incomplete10.
All ReCAP Snapshots are available at SANDAG’s Climate Data Portal
(https://climatedata.sandag.org/) and on SANDAG’s Climate Action website
(https://www.sandag.org/projects-and-programs/environment/climate-action-planning). A 2022
Snapshot is expected in 2024. Figure 9 shows Carlsbad’s 2016 ReCAP Snapshot data; Figure 10
shows the 2018 ReCAP Snapshot data; Figure 11 shows the 2016, 2018, and 2020 Snapshot
data.
10 The SANDAG 2020 ReCAP Snapshots state that “on-road transportation has been omitted due to the lack of
suitable data for the 2020 year…the Covid-19 pandemic had extreme effects on regional transportation and the
[Activity Based Model] had no way of anticipating these effects” and that the observed data available “does not
have enough detail to provide accurate VMT estimates for individual jurisdictions within the region”.
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Figure 9 – 2016 Community GHG Emissions by Sector
Figure 10 – 2018 Community GHG Emissions by Sector
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Figure 11 – 2016, 2018, and 2020 Community GHG Emissions by Sector11
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
complete GHG inventory from 2018 (Figure 10) 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, analyzed updated state legislation and policies,
11 Methodologies used to calculate GHG emissions for different emissions sectors change from inventory year to
inventory year; therefore, comparisons to other years should be done with that understanding. Specific details
about what data sources have changed from inventory to inventory are available in SANDAG’s ReCAP Snapshots.
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met with city staff from multiple departments, conducted and completed Phase I of public
outreach12, continued public outreach and engagement, and began development of possible
measures to include in the CAP Update. The city also began working with a #CaliforniansForAll
College Corps Fellow to support the CAP Update and other sustainability initiatives. The Fellow
supported several outreach activities related to the CAP aimed at educating members of the
public on sustainable actions taken in their everyday lives and connecting those actions to the
CAP. Activities were tailored by audience (e.g., age) and encouraged participants to think about
new sustainable behaviors to incorporate into their routines.
On April 19, 2022, City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-094, directing staff to use a
customized run of SANDAG’s most recent Activity Based Model tailored for Carlsbad in its
update of the CAP. This data would also be utilized for other concurrent city efforts, such as the
assumptions and modeling being used in the Housing Element rezone work. Since that date,
delivery of the data was delayed numerous times; ultimately, SANDAG released a general
memo on September 30, 2022 to all jurisdictions and private entities that had pending
modeling projects indicating there was at least a six-to-seven month additional delay. This delay
was attributed to the SANDAG Board of Directors direction to remove the road usage charge
from the 2021 Regional Plan. To ensure the Housing Element rezone work meets its state
deadline, staff utilized contingency funds within the current contract to have the transportation
sub-consultant complete the necessary travel demand modeling work. At the time of writing,
this data is expected to be delivered in mid-April.
As work continues, staff will continue to provide updates to City Council on the status of the
CAP update. At this time, it is anticipated that candidate measures will be presented to City
Council for discussion later this year.
VII.Conclusion
During the sixth 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 staff, consultants, 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.
12 The Summary of Phase I Public Engagement for the Climate Action Plan Update is available on the city website:
https://www.carlsbadca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/11102/637976459122330000
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Appendix A
CAP AR6 Implementation Activities
by Measure and Action
a-i
CAP Measures and Actions
2035 Performance Goals for Measures
Progress
Indicators CAP AR6 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
Types of data
collected to
measure
progress13
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)
MW installed
PV 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 2022, 34.924
MW of PV was installed on residential buildings (see Table 3). (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)
MW installed
PV
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 2022, 3.02 MW of PV was installed on non-residential
buildings (see Table 3). (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)
Promotional
activities
conducted 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)
Program launch
Promotional
activities
conducted
In 2022, the city launched its pilot Home Energy Score Assessment Program, which offers
residents a free, customized assessment to measure their home’s energy use and
identify ways to conserve energy and save money. During the reporting period, 21
assessments were completed, covering 45,971 square feet. Staff will continue to
implement this pilot program as funding is available. (Complete)
13 As stated in the CAP, “Progress indicators will be confirmed as part of the implementation of each measure. If a recommended progress indicator is found to be infeasible to
collect or track, an alternative indicator will be identified.” Since CAP Amendment No. 1 was adopted, no alternative indicators have been identified.
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Number of
program
participants
and/or sq.
footage of
buildings in
program
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)
Number and/or
sq. footage of
existing homes
retrofitted
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 2022, 40 residential building permits issued for major
renovations had energy efficiency measures included as a part of the renovation. (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 See D-1 above
E-2 See D-3 above See D-3 above See D-3 above
E-3 See D-3 above 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)
Sq. footage of
buildings
retrofitted
% energy use
reduction
In 2022, city facility energy usage was 42% lower than the 2011 baseline. Also in 2022,
construction of Fire Station 2 was completed; 15.967 kW of solar was installed, along
with a solar water heating system and two EV chargers. Staff continued to replace
Heating, Ventilation and Cooling (HVAC) equipment and lighting with higher efficiency
units and bulbs/fixtures (Complete)
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)
Promotional
activities
conducted
Number of
program
Staff continued to maintain a website with information on rebates and incentives.
(Complete)
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participants
and/or sq.
footage of
buildings
retrofitted
% energy use
reduction
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)
% energy use
reduction 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 2022,
68 commercial building permits issued for major renovations had energy efficiency
measures included as part of the renovations. (In progress, on schedule)
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)
Building sq.
footage
upgraded
Number of
fixtures
replaced
Staff met the 50% replacement goal during the previous reporting period. 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)
Promotional
activities
conducted 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)
Feasibility study
conducted
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
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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)
Number of
buildings with
natural lighting
and ventilation
features
% energy use
reduction
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)
Promotional
activities
conducted
Solar
heater/heat
pump
installations
Staff continued to maintain a website with incentive, rebate and financing program
information. (Complete)
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)
Solar
heater/heat
pump
installations
MW installed
PV
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 2022, 5 permits were issued that resulted in the installation of
alternative water heaters in new construction projects (4 residential, 1 non-residential).
(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.
a-v
K-1 Implement the citywide transportation demand
management (TDM) plan and strategies. (Ongoing)
TDM plan
adopted
TDM
participation
rates
% VMT reduced
In 2022, the Carlsbad Commuter program (program) coordinated TDM efforts with 35
employers and property managers in the city. The program continued to deliver relevant
TDM strategies, content development, and tactics that matched changing pandemic
impacts to the transportation system and daily commute. In 2022, the program began to
offer and deliver outreach events onsite at interested Carlsbad workplaces while
leveraging all relevant COVID-19 safety protocols. The program promoted local and
regional transportation campaigns including Bike to Work Day and Safer Streets Together
by developing and distribution promotional materials and hosting outreach events. The
program engaged directly with an estimated 500 commuters at in-person outreach
events. The program maintained partnerships with regional transportation agencies and
service providers to monitor and relay ongoing service changes due to national, state,
and local protocols that affected transit and other modal availability. The Carlsbad
Commuter online trip planner launched an innovative function to inform commuters
interested in transit about a North Coast Transit District first/last mile pilot service from
the Poinsettia Station to worksites in Carlsbad. The program maintained and promoted a
comprehensive system of digital resources to help employers implement carpool
programs, active transportation programming, and hybrid work. The program promoted
their ongoing campaign, Balanced Work, which provides employers, managers, and
business leaders with leading resources to implement a hybrid workforce. In 2022, the
Carlsbad Commuter website received 1,637 unique visitors to the digital ecosystem. By
the end of 2022, over 1,000 commuters had opted into the Carlsbad Commuter program.
The program continued in assisting in the development and promotion of e-bike training
and safety standards, local bike tours, and regional bike safety training. (In progress, on
schedule)
K-2
Implement and enforce Title 18, Chapter 18.51,
mandating TDM improvements and strategies for
non-residential development. (Ongoing)
TDM
participation
rates
% VMT reduced
The TDM ordinance efforts for 2022 include the development of updates to the TDM
handbook, the approval of 13 additional TDM plans and 17 baseline surveys. Nine of the
17 worksites exceeded their 2020-2025 Sustainable Mode Share goals. Three properties
conducted follow-up surveys in fall 2022 with all three exceeding their mode share goal.
The average sustainable mode share was 37% compared to the average baseline mode
share of 12%. The three properties combined reduce 5,678 VMT per day, an estimated
GHG reduction of 2.3 MT CO2e. (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.
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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)
kW installed PV
Number of ZEV
charging units 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)
Siting Plan
prepared 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)
Number of
charging
stations
installed
kWh charging
sessions
During the reporting period, staff continued to evaluate funding opportunities to
construct EV charging stations. Two EV charging stations were built at the new Fire
Station 2, as well as two EV charging stations as part of the Poinsettia Community Park
Phase IV Project. After the reporting period but prior to the publishing of this report,
SDG&E began construction of the City Council approved Fleet DC Fast Charging stations,
utilizing Power Your Drive funds. (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)
Number of
installed ZEV
parking
spaces/charging
stations
kWh charging
sessions
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.
Two EV charging stations were built at the new Fire Station 2, as well as two EV charging
stations as part of the Poinsettia Community Park Phase IV Project.
In 2022, permits issued for residential buildings yielded 77 EV chargers (either charging
stations, “EV ready”, or “EV capable” wiring), and permits issued for nonresidential
buildings yielded 20 EV chargers. (In progress, on schedule)
L-5 Adopt requirements for ZEV parking for new
developments. (Short-term)
Number of
installed ZEV
parking
spaces/charging
stations
kWh charging
sessions
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. In 2022, permits issued for residential buildings yielded 77 EV chargers (either charging stations, “EV ready”, or “EV capable” wiring), and
permits issued for nonresidential buildings yielded 20 EV chargers. (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)
Number of EV
chargers
installed
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.
Two EV charging stations were built at the new Fire Station 2 as well as two EV charging
stations as part of the Poinsettia Community Park Phase IV Project.
In 2022, permits issued for residential buildings yielded 77 EV chargers (either charging
stations, “EV ready”, or “EV capable” wiring), and permits issued for nonresidential
buildings yielded 20 EV chargers. (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)
% LEV and ZEV
fleet VMT
The 25% low and zero-emission city-related VMT goal for this measure (including patrol
vehicles) has been surpassed. 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.
City of Carlsbad’s 5-Year Strategic Plan includes a 100% EV purchase requirement for all
passenger vehicles beginning in FY 23/24.
Since April 2020, a total of 40 hybrid patrol vehicles have now traveled a combined total
of 1.4 million miles, resulting in lifetime savings of 65,000 gallons of fuel when compared
to the 2019 non-hybrid counterpart patrol vehicles. These fuel savings resulted in a
reduction of 1,280,000 lbs (or 580 MT) of CO2.
During the reporting period, a total of eight city vehicles were replaced with hybrid
alternatives, and one conventional ICE vehicle was replaced with a plug-in hybrid
alternative. (Complete)
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)
Feasibility study
conducted
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)
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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)
MW installed
renewable
energy systems
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 2022, a 15.967 kW (0.016 MW) system was installed on the new Fire Station 2. (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)
Number of
EEFP or SGIP-
funded projects 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.
N-1
Improve water utilities (including water supply,
wastewater, and recycled water) conveyance,
treatment and distribution, and other system
improvements. (Mid to Long-term)
Number of
water system
improvement
projects
% energy use
reduction
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 is exploring an update
to the soft start electrical components of wastewater pumping stations to increase
energy efficiency.
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.
The 2012 baseline inventory for the CAP had GHG emissions from water at 12,000 MT
CO2e. The city has surpassed the 8% emissions reduction goal for Measure N (or a
reduction of 960 MT CO2e). The 2018 GHG inventory had emissions from water at 10,000
MT CO2e. Staff will continue to improve water utilities conveyance, treatment and
distribution, and other system improvements as identified in this CAP measures and
action. (Complete)
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)
Number of
workshops
conducted
CMWD participated in a rain barrel rebate program with other north San Diego County
water districts to encourage and provide financial incentive for rainwater collections
systems. Details on the program can be found at: https://solanacenter.org/rain-barrels/
a-ix
% water use
reduction
Carlsbad Utilities posted information on greywater systems on its website at:
https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/utilities/water/water-conservation/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)
Reference
manual created
% water use
reduction
Staff updated the Utilities website to include a link to the County of San Diego’s
greywater design manual. (Complete)
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)
Feasibility study
conducted
Number of
permit rebates issued
% water use
reduction
Staff began evaluating the feasibility of this measure, but there are remaining legal
questions around its funding. (In progress, delayed)
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)
Continued
participation 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.
CCE
participations
rates and
percentage of
customers at
100%
renewable
energy
Staff will monitor program participation and implement this action if necessary. (Not
started)