city of minneapolis climate action planning and implementation
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Presentation on the efforts of the City of Minneapolis to track its greenhouse gas emissions, and take action to implement programs and policies to reduce those emissions.TRANSCRIPT
Minneapolis, MNGreenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory
Addressing global challenges at the local level
Barb JohnsonCity Council PresidentCity of MinneapolisDecember 2013
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Population: 387,783 (largest in
Minnesota)
Size: 59 square miles
People of color: 40%
Youth of color (in public schools): 70%
Jobs: 301,000 Unemployment: 5%
City employees: 3,600
Form of Government: Mayor and 13
Council Members
American Indian: 1.30%2 or more races:
3.90%Asian: 5.60%
Hispanic or Latino: 10%
Black or African
American: 17.50%
White : 61.50%
Minneapolis Energy System
Large Investor Owned Utility working in multiple states
Headquarters in Minneapolis
Mix of coal, nuclear, natural gas, wind, hydro, biomass and solar
State mandates for renewables & energy efficiency changing rapidly
Large natural gas provider working in multiple states
Provides natural gas to large district energy systems in downtown and University of Minnesota campus
State mandate to annually reduce energy consumption
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Provides district heating and cooling services to buildings in downtown Minneapolis
Steam plant and chilled water
Renewal of franchise agreements underway
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Why take local action on clean energy?
Minneapolis is willing to
act and voters
support us
Cities have tools
(regulations, policies,
outreach)
The benefits of strong & early
action far outweigh the
economic costs of not acting
Climate action will bring co-benefits, such as cleaner air & water, improved health outcomes, jobs and livability
We can impact local,
state and federal policy
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City Goals• Eco-Focused• Livable Communities, Healthy
Lives
Sustainability Indicators
• GHG Emissions Reduction Targets
Climate Action Plan
• Measure• Engage• Prioritize
Policy/Project Implementation & Measuring Success
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Overview
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory
City operations• LEED building policy• Energy Efficiency and
Renewables
Climate Action Plan
Energy Programs and Policies
State & Federal Policy Utility Relationships
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82006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
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1,000,000
2,000,000
3,000,000
4,000,000
5,000,000
6,000,000
7,000,000 Minneapolis GHG Emissions from community-wide activities
Wastewater
Solid Waste
Air Travel (MSP)
On-Road Transportation
Natural Gas Consumption
Electricity Consumption
Wastewater
Solid Waste
Air Travel (MSP)
On-Road Transportation
Natural Gas Consumption
Electricity Consumption
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45%
1%
2%
9%
21%
27%
40%
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Waste – 3%
Buildings – 67%
Transportation – 30%
Minneapolis Emissions by Sector – 2011
10Implementation underway
Council adopted June 2013
Large year-long stakeholder process to develop recommendations
Goal: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions 15% by 2015 and 30%
by 2025 (2006 baseline)
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0.0
1,000,000.0
2,000,000.0
3,000,000.0
4,000,000.0
5,000,000.0
6,000,000.0
7,000,000.0
5.1 mmtco2e
-13%
2010
5.9 mmtco2e
20065.0 mmtco2e
-15%
20154.2 mmtco2e
-30%
2025
Minneapolis Community Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Targets
The Climate Action Plan will provide specific goals and strategies that will guide Minneapolis
to meet its emissions reduction targets.
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Steering Committee
Buildings & Energy
Waste & Recycling Transportation & Land Use
Environmental Justice
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CAP’s Buildings & Energy Goals
1. Achieve 15% energy efficiency in residential buildings from the growth baseline by 2025.
2. Achieve 20% energy efficiency in commercial buildings from the growth baseline by 2025.
3. Increase electricity from local renewables & directly purchased renewables to 10% of the total consumed by 2025.
4. Achieve 1.5% annual reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from City facilities.
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City Operations – LEED
LEED Silver building policy for
new and substantially
renovated City-owned buildings
Certified LEED
Platinum Public Works
facility
1.5% annual energy
reduction goal for City
buildings
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City Operations – Renewables and Efficiency
2012: $12.5 million for heating, electricity, steam, & chilled water of city buildings
8 solar installations
Convention Center – 2600 solar panels (600 kW)
Electric Vehicle solar powered charging stations
Spent $2.75 million in last 4 years on energy
conservation projects
Spent $1.35 million on solar
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Other Program and PoliciesNew building disclosure requirement on energy & water usage for large
commercial buildings
Green small business grant program for
energy efficiency, trees & other greening solutions
Streamlined and cut costs for solar permits
Rebates, low interest loans for efficiency
Partner with BOMA on “Kilowatt Crackdown”
Work with utilities, neighborhoods and
non profits
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Two Energy Experts visit your home for
2 hours
They install materials, &
identify opportunities
Conduct follow up and financing
options
Assist with hiring contractors and
quality assurance
Over 5,000 home visits so far!
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Legislative Policy and Utility Relationships
Progressive energy policy is a part of City’s
federal and state legislative
agenda
Working closer with state
agencies on federal grants,
state policy changes
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Results – A vibrant, thriving City
Fastest growing city
in Minnesota
Tops for biking
#8 most energy
efficient US City
#4 for Business
#7 for Affordability
#1 for Young Job Seekers
In top 10 Enviro-Friendly
Rankings in US
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Thank you!