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Sustainable CommunitySustainable Economy

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DOCKET: 1927

CLIENT: CITY OF PHOENIX

SUSTAINABILITY DEPT.

AGENCY: SPLINTER

DESIGNER: KB

DATE: JUNE 2015

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SIX TOP ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES OF 2014

Mayor Greg StantonI am proud of the advances made in 2014, including setting a goal to divert 40% of waste from the landfi ll, implementing projects that keep our tra� c and people moving, and exceeding our greenhouse gas reduction goal for City operations ahead of schedule. These steps help us move toward improving the quality of life for future generations.

Councilman Bill Gates Chair, Finance, E� ciency, Economy, and Sustainability Subcommittee

In 2014, we continued to advance our role as a national leader in alternative fuel and renewable energy usage. Our recent innovative water initiatives are great examples of the types of solutions that not only protect this precious resource but demonstrate our fi scal responsibility in supporting sustainability.

Mark Hartman Chief Sustainability O� cer City of Phoenix

Sustainability is about leveraging innovation in the use of energy, water and resources while providing clean air, healthy ecosystems, social justice and a vibrant economy. The City made signifi cant achievements in 2014 highlighted in the following pages. I am looking forward to working with City departments, residents and businesses in 2015 to move us toward a more sustainable future.

Set Waste Diversion Goal:Reimagine Phoenix “40 by 20”

“Reducing amount of trash to city landfi lls”

Updated Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure

Implemented Innovative Water Solutions

Achieved a 7.2% Reductionin Greenhouse Gas Emissions

• Exceeding the previously established reduction goal by 2.2% • Set new target of 15% below 2005 levels by the end of 2015

Metro Phoenix is a leader in the nation in Alternative Fuel UseCity of Phoenix plays a signifi cant role with 50% of our vehicles operating on alternative/clean fuels

Phoenix GHG Emissions Inventory and Goal

Moved Closer to 15% Renewable Energy Goal

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CitywideDiversion RateFY 2012 – 13

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16%

National AverageDiversion Rate

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34%

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by 2020

Phoenix’sNew Goal

40%

CITYWIDE GOAL

Added two new programs in 2014:• Green Organics Curbside Collection

(yard waste, branches, shrubs)• Save-As-You-Reduce-and-Recycle (SAY R&R)

new option to downsize trash container to save $3/month

• In 2014, Phoenix reached 713 total bikeway miles, including 596 miles of on-street facilities and 117 miles of o� -street paths (includes 22 bike bridges and 20 bike tunnels).

• Implemented GR:D Bike Share Program that added 300 bikes with a goal of 600

• 2,250 registered members • 14,075 miles peddled

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3,000 City vehicles use alternative clean fuels

CNG E-85/B20 Electric

Lake Pleasant Water Treatment Plant – 7.5 Megawatts

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Solar installations on 29 City facilities totaling 15.27 MW capacity

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713 totalbikeway miles

Likely Emissions if No Action Taken +14%

2005 Emissions: 678,150 MT CO2

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Achieved 30% reduction in water use per capita in the last 20 years

Water Conservation

The New Tucson Water ExchangeA collaboration with Tucson that will help ensure the continued delivery of reliable water supplies to Phoenix customers even during times of shortage on the Colorado River

Dedicates

$6 MILLIONin annual funding for projects that will help protect Phoenix against future water shortages

The New Colorado River Resiliency Fund

Tres Rios Wetland Project• Where the Salt, Gila, and Agua Fria Rivers unite

to promote a home for our native species• Completed in 2014• “Polishes” reclaimed water for re-use in the ecosystem

The City secured a

50 YEAR allocation of renewable Hoover Dam hydro-electricity for the City’s water operations, starting in 2017

of renewable electricity for Phoenix starting in 2017

50 years The new Hoover Dam allocation secured