HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-04-16; City Council; Resolution 2024-080RESOLUTION NO. 2024-080
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN ANNUAL REPORT FOR
REPORTING PERIOD 7, JAN. 1, 2023-DEC. 31, 2023
WHEREAS, on Sept. 22, 2015, the City Council adopted a Climate Action Plan along with the
General Plan Update and associated Environmental Impact Report with Resolution Nos. 2015-244 and
2015-242, respectively; and
WHEREAS, on July 14, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2020-146, approving the
Climate Action Plan Amendment No. 1, which revised the greenhouse gas inventory, reduction targets
and forecasts, updated reductions from existing measures and incorporated community choice energy
as a new reduction measure; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Climate Action Plan is to describe how greenhouse gas emissions
within the City of Carlsbad will be reduced in accordance with statewide targets; and
WHEREAS, the statewide targets used for the Climate Action Plan are derived from the
Governor's Executive Order S-3-05 and the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2005, Assembly Bill 32;
and
WHEREAS, the Climate Action Plan calls for annual monitoring and preparation of an annual
report to be presented to the City Council at a public meeting; and
WHEREAS, staff prepared the Annual Report for Reporting Period 7, Jan . 1, 2023-Dec. 31, 2023,
which is referenced herein and presented to the City Council on April 16, 2024.
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 for
Reporting Period 7, Jan. 1, 2023 -Dec. 31, 2023, attached hereto as Attachment A.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 16th day of April, 2024, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
BLACKBURN, BHAT-PATEL, ACOSTA, BURKHOLDER, LUNA.
NONE.
NONE.
NONE.
KEITH BLACKBURN, Mayor
SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk
(SEAL)
Attachment A
Carlsbad CAP Annual Report
Reporting Period 7, Jan. 2023-Dec. 2023 Page 1 April 16, 2024
City of Carlsbad Climate Action Plan
Annual Report
Reporting Period 7: Jan 1, 2023 – Dec. 31, 2023
April 16, 2024
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 ......................................................................................................................1
II.Background ................................................................................................................................2
III.CAP Measures and Actions ..........................................................................................................6
IV.Monitoring .................................................................................................................................9
V.GHG Emissions Inventories ........................................................................................................ 14
VI. CAP Update .............................................................................................................................. 15
VII.Conclusion ................................................................................................................................ 16
Appendix A ........................................................................................................................................ i
Tables and Figures
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Figure 1 – GHG Emissions Baseline, Reductions, and Targets ...................................................................... 1
Figure 2 – AR7 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, 2023 – Dec. 31, 2023) .............................. 9
Figure 5 – Non-Residential PV Installations and CAP Projections and Targets ........................................... 10
Figure 6 – CVRP Participation in Carlsbad – March 2011 through Nov. 2023 ............................................ 11
Table 4 – CVRP Participation in Carlsbad – Jan. 1, 2023 to Nov. 29, 2023 ................................................. 11
Figure 7 – City of Carlsbad Bikeway Classification 2023 ............................................................................. 12
Figure 8 – 2016, 2018, and 2020 Community GHG Emissions by Sector .................................................... 15
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Attachment A
Carlsbad CAP Annual Report
Reporting Period 7, Jan. 2023-Dec. 2023 Page 1 April 16, 2024
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 7 (AR7)
covers the period from Jan. 1, 2023, to Dec. 31, 2023.
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
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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 7, 16 actions
have been completed, 15 are in progress and on schedule, 3 are in progress and delayed, and 1
action has no progress3. Figure 2 shows this information as percentages.
Figure 2. AR7 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, after 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 – Fleet & Facilities, Traffic and Mobility, Environmental
Sustainability and Utilities; Community Services – Community Development, Parks &
Recreation; Administrative Services – Finance; City Attorney; and City Manager –
Communication & Engagement.
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
(MTCO2e)
Percentage of Total Emissions (%)
On-Road Transportation 488,000 49.9
Electricity 301,000 30.8
Natural Gas 134,000 13.7
Solid Waste 25,000 2.5
Off-Road Transportation 14,000 1.4
Water 12,000 1.2
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Total 977,000 100
Emissions in each category are rounded. Sum may not add up to totals due to rounding.
Energy Policy Initiatives Center, 2020
Of the total emissions in 2012, 97% are attributed to the residential, commercial, industrial, and
transportation sectors (e.g., buildings, automobiles). This emissions profile by sector is typical of
other cities; therefore, like most other CAPs, Carlsbad’s CAP focuses primarily on GHG emission
reduction strategies in these sectors.
EPIC conducted forecasts for the Carlsbad CAP for 2020 and 2035 GHG emissions. The CAP used
the 2012 inventory as the baseline. The first step in forecasting is to determine what is known
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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 emission 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 emission 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
photovoltaic (PV) systems
4,457
D Encourage single-family residential efficiency retrofits 7,986
E Encourage multi-family residential
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3,993
F Encourage commercial and city facility efficiency retrofits 7,579
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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
emission 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 emission 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.
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
emission reductions.
Measures B, J, M, and P relate to community and city renewable energy improvements and
increasing the amount of renewable energy on the electrical grid. These measures include
ordinances requiring solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in new non-residential construction and
existing commercial buildings, alternative energy water heating systems, citywide renewable
energy projects, promotion of renewable energy rebate and incentive programs, and
participation in a community choice energy program.
C.Transportation
There are two primary facets of GHG emission 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
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to use a motorized vehicle can significantly reduce GHG emissions. The second facet is to
reduce or eliminate the GHG emissions coming from vehicles. Known as low- or zero-emission
vehicles (ZEVs), these automobiles include alternative-fueled vehicles, hybrids, and electric
vehicles (EVs). In the CAP, transportation-related measures account for approximately 39%6 of
the planned GHG emission reductions.
Measures K and L address transportation-related GHG emission reductions. Measure K relates
to reducing vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and is closely tied to policies contained in the General
Plan Mobility Element. These measures include 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 the city’s online permit database. These
measures also include implementing elements of the TDM Plan and making updates to the TDM
Handbook, as needed.
Measure L involves reducing tailpipe emissions through an increase in the proportion of low-
emission vehicles 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 the city’s online permit database. However, the 2022 California Building Code
expanded the number, location, and dimension of required EV parking spaces and “EV-ready”
spaces. 2023 was the first year this became a mandatory part of the state’s Building Code,
therefore fewer permits were subject to the city’s reach code.
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
EVs, a critical component to reducing GHG emissions is encouraging members of the public to
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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.
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 emission reduction 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. This data will be collected during the biennial 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 city's online permit database. 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 7 (Jan. 1, 2023 – Dec. 31, 2023)
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Non-residential 20 5,243.64 723.60 3.24 126.20
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. Figure 5 shows
the non-residential PV installations as it relates to the CAP projections and target. The data was
obtained from the city’s online permit database.
As seen in Figure 5, the non-residential installations currently exceed the trend line amount for
reaching the CAP target of 33.54 MW of capacity by 2035. Through 2023, 25.06 MW have been
installed.
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Figure 5 – 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 6 shows the annual CVRP participation within Carlsbad, expressed through
number of rebates, from March 2011 through November 2023, after which the CVRP stopped
accepting new applications8.
8 Center for Sustainable Energy (2023). California Air Resources Board Clean Vehicle Rebate Project, Rebate Statistics. Data last updated Jan. 23,
2024. Retrieved Feb. 14, 2024 from https://cleanvehiclerebate.org/en/rebate-statistic
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Figure 6 – CVRP Participation in Carlsbad – March 2011 through November 20239
Data for the reporting period is available from January 2023 to November 2023, 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 plug-in hybrid
electric vehicles (PHEVs) and EVs.
Table 4. CVRP participation in Carlsbad – January 2023 to November 2023
Clean Vehicle Type Number of Rebates
Battery electric vehicle (BEV) 298
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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
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improvements. While the overall GHG reduction of these General Plan policies is relatively
small (approximately 7.6% of 2035 reductions), it is important to track progress in completing
these improvements because they contribute to increased and multimodal mobility within the
city.
During the reporting period, green paint was installed at 37 bike lane locations throughout the
city, six miles of new bike lanes were installed, and over 16 miles of bike lanes were improved
through the east/west corridors resurfacing and restriping effort. The city currently has 195.19
miles of bikeways, as shown in Figure 7.
Figure 7 – 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 most recent parking studies of the downtown area Parking Study identified that the parking
demand increased from earlier years in some beach and business areas, but that the
conclusions and recommendations were the same. Additionally, a new state law was enacted in
2022 (Assembly Bill or AB 2097) that prohibits a local jurisdiction from imposing or enforcing
minimum parking requirements for projects within one-half mile of a major transit stop or high-
quality transit corridor, with exceptions. Therefore, AB 2097 restricts a local government’s
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. City staff is currently reviewing the
associated plans to ensure consistency with state law, while adequately managing existing and
future parking demands in the downtown area.
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 toward modes that are more sustainable. Some
of the specific actions completed during the reporting period include:
•To balance the needs of all roadway users, the city has resurfaced and restriped
approximately 16 miles of several east-west roadways throughout the city, which
included travel lane narrowing, and in some cases a reduced number of car lanes and
expanded bike lanes and buffer areas between bike and car lanes
•Implementation of 10 new traffic calming projects citywide to reduce speeding in
residential neighborhoods
•Installation of 2,551 feet of new sidewalks
•Continued development of Safe Routes to School plans for four schools in the city
including Hope Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, Sage Creek High School and Aviara
Oaks Elementary / Middle Schools
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•Provided 24 e-bike safety courses for over 1,000 middle and high school students in
coordination with the Carlsbad Unified School District
•Initiated key program recommendations from the Sustainable Mobility Plan, including
the annual active transportation monitoring program, adult cycling education and
Growth Management Plan monitoring
•Coordinated with the Carlsbad Tourism Business Improvement District to launch a
sustainable transportation initiative including a complimentary electric shuttle service
available to hotel guests staying in Carlsbad, which is a service that aims to provide a
convenient and sustainable travel option for visitors
D.New Development Projects
The CAP serves as an environmental review tiering document, or “Qualified CAP,” pursuant to
Section 15183.5 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. MTCO2e must
either demonstrate consistency with the CAP or submit a project specific GHG analysis for
review and approval.
To evaluate project CAP consistency, the Planning Division uses the CAP Consistency Checklist
(Checklist) and accompanying Guidance for Demonstrating Consistency with the CAP – For
Discretionary Projects Subject to CEQA (Guidance). The Checklist and Guidance are available at:
http://www.carlsbadca.gov/services/building/forms/default.asp.
During the reporting period, no projects exceeded the 900 MTCO2e threshold; therefore, no
projects were subject to CEQA CAP compliance review.
V.GHG Emissions Inventories
As part of its Climate program, SANDAG coordinates with local jurisdictions to prepare biennial
GHG inventories. These inventories are based upon energy consumption data from San Diego
Gas & Electric (SDGE), 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 Snapshots10, though the 2020 ReCAP Snapshot was incomplete11. A 2022
Snapshot is expected later in 2024. Figure 8 shows the 2016, 2018, and 2020 Snapshot data.
10 All ReCAP Snapshot data are available on SANDAG’s website at: https://opendata.sandag.org/stories/s/pd9g-
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11 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 8– 2016, 2018, and 2020 Community GHG Emissions by Sector12
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 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.
12 Methodologies used to calculate GHG emissions for different emission 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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VI.CAP Update
Following the direction of the City Council, staff have been working with a consultant to
prepare a comprehensive update to the Climate Action Plan since 202113. This update is
intended to meet two state targets: to reduce emissions to 50% below 2016 levels by 2035 and
to reduce emissions to 85% below 2016 levels by 2045. During the reporting period, the
consultant’s team and staff prepared an updated greenhouse gas inventory and projections,
analyzed and developed potential measures to be included in the updated Climate Action Plan,
shared the potential measures with the public and the City Council, and received input on the
potential measures. Staff had begun reviewing this public input and preparing an
implementation cost analysis by the end of the reporting period.
Staff plan to share a public draft of the updated Climate Action Plan, appendices, and
environmental document by early summer 2024. After a review period, staff anticipate
presenting the final Climate Action Plan to the Planning Commission and the City Council in late
summer 2024.
VII.Conclusion
During the seventh CAP reporting period, staff continued to make progress in carrying out the
CAP measures and actions. With the CAP update expected to be completed in summer 2024,
this will be the final Annual Report for this existing CAP. Moving forward, a new Annual Report
focusing on the measures included in the CAP Update will be provided following the adoption
of the CAP Update.
13 On April 19, 2022, the City Council directed staff to use a customized run of SANDAG’s most recent activity-
based model in the Climate Action Plan update to forecast the impact of potential actions. This was done to align
with the land use assumptions and analysis prepared to support the Housing Element rezoning program, as well as
to avoid additional staff time and consultant costs. The customized data from SANDAG was significantly delayed
and staff did not receive the necessary data until spring 2023.
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Appendix A
CAP AR7 Implementation Activities
by Measure and Action
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CAP Measures and Actions
2035 Performance Goals for Measures
Progress
Indicators CAP AR7 Implementation Activities and Status
Timeframes in CAP:
Short-term = 1 - 2 years
Mid-term = 2 - 5 years
Short to Long-term & Mid to Long-term = begun but not
completed in 5 years
Ongoing = continue for the duration of CAP implementation
Types of data
collected to
measure
progress14
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 non-residential buildings to install
solar PV systems to offset a portion of their electricity requirements. In 2023, 5.24 MW
of PV was installed on non-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 non-residential buildings that
undergo major renovations or additions to install solar PV systems to offset a portion of
their electricity requirements. In 2023, 5.24 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
promoted this information at various events. (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
The city continued promoting its 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, 52
assessments were completed, covering 110,262 square feet. Staff will continue to
implement this pilot program as funding is available. (Complete)
14 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 2023, 25 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
Staff surpassed the 40% reduction goal in the previous reporting period. Moving forward,
staff will continue to make energy efficiency retrofits in city-owned buildings. (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 2023,
24 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 are incorporating natural lighting and ventilation in the future Orion Center, which
is a Public Works and Parks operations and maintenance facility that will be constructed
near the Fleet Maintenance Facility. (In progress, delayed)
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 2023, 7 permits were issued that resulted in the installation of
alternative water heaters in new construction projects (5 residential [3 single-family and
2 multi-family totaling 117 units], 2 non-residential). The PV installed for these projects
totaled 0.12 MW (115.16 kW for residential and 5 kW for commercial). (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.
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K-1 Implement the citywide transportation demand
management (TDM) plan and strategies. (Ongoing)
TDM plan
adopted
TDM
participation
rates
% VMT reduced
In 2023, the Carlsbad Commuter program (program) coordinated TDM efforts with 45
employers and property managers in the city. Approximately 8,000 employees work for
employers that have completed and are implementing TDM plans under the TDM
ordinance. The program continued to deliver relevant TDM strategies, content
development, and tactics that matched the continually changing commuter behavior
patterns that have evolved from the COVID-19 pandemic. The program promoted local
and regional transportation campaigns including Bike to Work Day, Carpooling, 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 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 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 2023 include the development of additional updates to
the TDM handbook, the approval of 11 additional TDM plans and 29 baseline surveys. 17
of the 29 worksites exceeded their 2020-2025 Sustainable Mode Share goals. Six
properties conducted follow-up surveys in fall 2023 with five out of six exceeding their
mode share goal. All six employers showed a reduction in per capita VMT from the
baseline survey. The average sustainable mode share was 41% compared to the average
baseline mode share of 24%. (In progress, on schedule)
L - Promote an increase in the amount of zero-emissions vehicle travel
Promote an increase in the amount of ZEV miles traveled from a projected 4.5% to 25% of total VMT by 2035.
L-1
Working with industry partners, construct a “PV to
EV” pilot project to install a PV charging station at a
city facility (such as Faraday Center) to charge city
ZEVs. The purpose of the pilot project would be to
evaluate the feasibility of incorporating more ZEV into the city's fleet. (Short-term)
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)
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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. Utilizing the Power Your Drive for Fleets funds, SDGE
completed construction of two fleet DC Fast Charging stations at the Fleet Maintenance
Facility, which was the first time a municipality completed such a project in the SDGE
region. (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. However, the 2022
California Building Code expanded the number, location, and dimension of required
electric vehicle parking spaces and “EV-ready” spaces. 2023 was the first year this
became a mandatory part of the state’s Building Code, therefore fewer permits were subject to the city’s reach code.
In 2023, permits issued for residential buildings yielded 30 EV chargers (either charging
stations, “EV ready”, or “EV capable” wiring), and permits issued for nonresidential
buildings yielded 15 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. However, the 2022 California Building Code expanded
the number, location, and dimension of required electric vehicle parking spaces and “EV-
ready” spaces. 2023 was the first year this became a mandatory part of the state’s
Building Code, therefore fewer permits were subject to the city’s reach code.
In 2023, permits issued for residential buildings yielded 30 EV chargers (either charging
stations, “EV ready”, or “EV capable” wiring), and permits issued for nonresidential
buildings yielded 15 EV chargers. (Complete)
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. However, the 2022 California Building Code expanded the number, location, and dimension of required electric vehicle parking spaces and “EV-ready”
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spaces. 2023 was the first year this became a mandatory part of the state’s Building
Code, therefore fewer permits were subject to the city’s reach code.
In 2023, permits issued for residential buildings yielded 30 EV chargers (either charging
stations, “EV ready”, or “EV capable” wiring), and permits issued for nonresidential
buildings yielded 15 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) was surpassed in a previous reporting period and continues to grow. 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. The
Five-Year Strategic Plan includes a 100% EV purchase requirement for all passenger
vehicles beginning in FY 23/24.
During the reporting period, a total of eight city vehicles, including four ICE vehicles,
were replaced with hybrid alternatives (1 hybrid, 3 plug-in hybrid, 4 electric); all eight of
these vehicles were purchased following the adoption of the Five-Year Strategic Plan.
There were a total of 47 hybrid or electric fleet vehicles in the fleet at the end of the
reporting period. (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)
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 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)
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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.
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 2020 GHG inventory had emissions from water at 9,000
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
% water use
reduction
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/
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 Staff continued evaluating the feasibility of this measure, but there are remaining legal
questions around its funding. (In progress, delayed)
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Number of
permit rebates
issued
% water use
reduction
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)