Municipal Sustainability Programming Development, Implementation, & Tracking

Presented to:

Progressive Energy & Environment Summit15 FMA Summits

Presented by:

Samuel C. Steele, City of Fort Worth, Texas Administrator of Sustainability Programs

Tuesday, 04 December 2012; San Antonio, Texas

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Purpose of the Presentation

City Demographics & Organization

Sustainability Programming

Historical Development

Recent Funding Progress

Current Considerations

Programming Examples

Energy Conservation Program

Sustainability Action Plan

Other City Initiatives

Questions, Concerns, Discussion…

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City Demographics & Organization

Area Population – Current City Population of ~750k-Persons

Growth! + 9.7%-United States; 21%-State of Texas; 39%-City of Fort Worth

16th Largest City in the U.S. & one of the Fastest-Growing Large City’s

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington MSA Population over 6.7-Million (12-County)

DFW is Largest Market in Southern U.S. & 4th-Largest in the U.S.

City Government – Structure/Departments at a Glance…

Incorporated in 1873; Council-Manager Charter in 1924

9-Elected Officials – Mayor (at-large) + 8-Council Members (by District)

City Manager’s Office – City Manager & 3-ACMs; Over 6,000-Staff

Infrastructure Services – Aviation, Housing & Economic Development, Planning & Development, Transportation & Public Works, Water

Community Development Services – Financial Management Services, Human Resources, IT Solutions, Library, Parks & Community Services, Public Events

Public Safety Services – Code Compliance, Equipment Services, Fire,

Municipal Courts, Police

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City-Community Sketch 2010 Census, Chamber, & City Data

City is Home to Four-Fortune 500 Company Headquarters American Airlines, BNSF Railway, RadioShack, XTO Energy

Largest Area Employers – based on 17-Top Employers & 134k-Jobs

1. 24% in Healthcare Sector (4-Hospital Systems)

2. 22% in Education Sector (3-Public ISDs & 1-State University)

3. 19% in Manufacturing Sector (2-Aircraft, 1-Healthcare, 1-Electronics)

4. 16% in Transportation Sector (1-International Airline)

5. 16% in Public Administration Sector (1-City, 1-County, 1-Federal)

6. 3% in Finance Sector (1-Investment House)

An International Hub for Commerce Airports – DFW International AP, Alliance MAP, Meacham MAP, & Spinks MAP

Railway – UP Centennial Rail Yard; Tower 55 (Busiest Intersection in US)

Roadway – Interstate Routes I-35W (N/S), I-20 & I-30 (E/W), I-820 (Loop)

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Sustainability Programming Historical Development

City Sustainability & Green Building Task Force (Environmental Mgmt. Dept.)

10Jul07 Mayor & Council Approve Resolution No.3501-07-2007 Membership included “Dev’t Community, Construction Industry, Building

Operations, Neighborhood, Local Green Bldg. Experts, & Municipal” Reps.

U.S. Conference of Mayors’ Climate Protection Agreement 25Sep07 Mayor & Council Approve Resolution No.3535-09-2007 50%-Fossil Fuel Reduction by 2010, Carbon-Neutral by 2030

AIA’s Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT 2008) 14Oct08 Mayor & Council Approve Communication No.C-23122 http://www.aia.org/aiaucmp/groups/aia/documents/pdf/aiab080253.pdf

City Sustainable Development Task Force (Planning & Development Dept.) 13Jan09 Mayor & Council Approve Resolution No.3706-11-2009 Membership includes “Public Agencies, Dev’t Professionals, Business &

Neighborhood Organizations” Representation

Sustainability Recommendations & Education Partnership 05Oct10 Mayor & Council Approve Resolution No.3924-10-2010 Partner w/ Museum & University for Fort Worth Sustainable Energy Roundtable

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Sustainability Programming Recent Funding – Federal Stimulus ($43M)

US.DOE/NCTCOG Alternative Fueled Vehicle Program (Equipment Services) $35k for controls for dispensing 85% ethanol fuel to 285 City vehicles

US.HUD Community Development Block Grant (Housing & Economic Dev’t.) $1.8M for sidewalks in low-to-moderate income areas within the City limits

US.HHS/TX.HCA Community Services Block Grant (Parks & Community Svcs.) $2.2M for employment-related services such as job training for City residents

US.DOE Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant (TPW/P&D/FWWD)

$6.7M for projects to reduce fossil fuel emissions & reduce energy use

US.HUD Homelessness Prevention & Rapid Re-Housing Program (HED) $2.7M for housing expenses to homeless/near-homeless persons

US.EPA/TX.SRF Safe Drinking Water – Green Infrastructure (FWWD) $16M for distribution piping for reclaimed water processed by City WWTP

US.DOE&HHS/TX.HCA Weatherization Assistance Program (HED) $13M for weatherization-related improvements for City owner-occupied homes

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Sustainability Programming Current Considerations

Sustainability Action Plan (CMO/P&D-facilitated)

05Oct10 Resolution adopting Sustainability Task Force recommendations Sustainable Development ; City Operations; Individual Efforts

Community Energy Strategic Planning Academy (US.DOE/CMO/TPW)

Jul11 Notice of Selection into this Technical Assistance Program (TAP) Sept.2011 postponement; 4-Workshop re-launch Nov-Dec12:

Leadership Team, Stakeholders, Energy Vision, Energy Profile; Energy Goals & Strategy, Identify & Prioritize Actions, Financing; Implementation Blueprint, Evaluation Plan, Develop/Adopt/Publicize; and Energy Plan Presentations to CESPA.

Better Buildings Challenge (US.DOE/CMO/TPW/P&D/HED/FWWD)

15May12 Resolution for a Community Partner Agreement with DOE: “City Council encourages local businesses, universities, and other

organizations to join the City in making Fort Worth municipal, commercial, and industrial buildings 20% more energy efficient by the year 2020” (also encourages water conservation efforts)

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Energy Conservation Program Pictorial Scope of Work

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Goals & Legislation

City Strategic Goal of Improving Mobility & Air Quality

State Senate Bill 5/2001 (followed by SB12/2007 & SB898/2011)

Establishes Texas Emissions Reduction Program (TERP) recommends implementation of electricity-based energy-efficiency measures that are deemed “cost-effective”, defined as 20-years simple payback

Sets Goal for Texas Areas in Non-Compliance with Federal Clean Air Act to reduce electricity consumption by 5% per year for 5-years (2001 Baseline)

Reporting required through the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO)

Current City Response

Competitive Selection of an Energy Services Company (ESCo)

Authorize an Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC)

Primary City Objectives

Further City Council Goals by committing to achieve TX Legislative Goal

Further Community Sustainability (Environmental, Social, & Economic)

Energy Conservation Program Drivers, Response, & Objectives

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Energy Conservation Program Project Facilities & Measures

Project Development

9-projects completed, 2004-2012 (2-projects currently in development)

Facility Included

11-City Departments effected (Aviation, Code, Events, Fire, IT, Library, Parks & Community Services, Police, TPW, Water)

~50% of 450 City-owned & -occupied facilities (~900 total City facilities)

Representing ~80% of 6.9M-sq.ft. (~11M-sq.ft. total City facility area)

Improvement Measures

Planning: GHG Inventory, Facility Benchmarking, Controls Technician, Sustainability Action Plan, Bike Lanes & Markings

Buildings: Lighting, HVAC, Controls, Water Conservation, Solar PV & HW

Processes: Traffic Signals, Water Reclamation Processes, PF Correction

Program Analysis

Cost/Benefit: Cost of $59M with Savings of $5.9M/yr. for a 9.9-yr. Payback

Reductions: 66M-kWh/yr. or 44k-tons GHG-e (3.9k-Homes or 8.1k-Vehicles)

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Energy Conservation Program Project Contracts & Performance

Resource Conservation

Program

Project Approval Project Projections

Mayor & Council Communication (M&C)

Construction Cost

First-Year Savings

Simple Payback

Project Name Date Ref. No. $ $/Year No. Years

ESPC Phase I 02-Sep-03 C-19739 $ 3,063,090 $ 397,247 7.7

ESPC Phase II 07-Feb-06 C-21289 $ 2,395,659 $ 342,854 7.0

ESPC Phase III 26-Sep-06 C-21737 $ 5,198,937 $ 711,324 7.3

LED Traffic Signals 17-Apr-07 C-22063 $ 1,959,678 $ 536,624 3.7

ESPC Phase IV 17-Jun-08 C-22868 $ 9,248,307 $ 944,814 9.8

ESPC Phase V, Sec.1 02-Feb-10 C-24070 $ 13,577,350 $ 949,275 14

ESPC Phase V, Sec.2 20-Jul-10 C-24360 $ 17,889,397 $ 1,643,221 11

ESPC Phase VI, Part A 17-Aug-10 C-24406 $ 1,815,526 $ 211,387 8.6

ESPC Phase VI, Part B 25-Jan-11 C-24718 $ 3,363,841 $ 173,793 19

Totals FY01 - FY11 Various $ 58,511,785 $ 5,910,539 9.9

Most project implementation via an Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) Project funding provided through a combination of loans, leases, & grants Measurement & verification (M&V) reporting indicates ~$10M cost avoidance in

City energy operations & maintenance (O&M) actualized to-date

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Central Library Energy Conservation Video

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Energy Conservation Program U.S. Department of Energy

Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant (EECBG; ARRA.2009 Stimulus)

$15.8B in programming under Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy

Better Buildings Initiative (Winter 2011 Launch)

Intent: “P3” to “…make commercial & industrial buildings 20% more energy efficient by 2020 & accelerate private sector investment in energy efficiency.”

Strategies: Better Buildings Challenge; Better Buildings Case Competition; Better Information; Better Tax Incentives; Better Workforce; Better State & Local Policies; Better Buildings Neighborhood Program

Better Buildings Challenge (Autumn 2011)

Partners: Corporate (23); State & Municipal (45); Education (16)

Better Buildings, Better Plants: Industrial/Manufacturing (10)

Allies: EERE Product/Service/Technology/Partnerships (17)

Better Buildings Case Competition (Winter 2012)

Engage collegiate students to generate creative solutions to real-world problems

19-universities competed in case studies for the city of Houston, District of Columbia, HEI Hotels & Resorts, and Cassidy Turley Office Building (NYC)

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Energy Conservation Program Local, State, & Federal Initiatives

Fort Worth Strategic Energy Planning (CESPA; Summer 2011 Invitation)

Identify possible demand- & supply-side energy policy & procedure opportunities

Fort Worth Better Buildings Challenge (May 2012 Resolution)

Join: Community Partner Agreement (non-binding)

Partners: Commit, Take Action, Report Results

Allies: Assist, Connect, Recognize Success

Commitment:

3-mos: Assign Leadership, Provide Information, Announce ‘Showcase’ Project

9-mos: Announce Model, Share Plan, Make Data Available, Begin ‘Showcase’ Project

Ongoing: Bi-Annual Reporting & Annual Plan Update

Fort Worth Property Assessed Clean Energy Market (PACE)

Encourage an initiative giving property owners access to affordable long-term financing for qualifying EERE retrofits & improvements to existing facilities

Fort Worth Better Buildings Case Competition (November 2012 Invitation)

Look into relationship between natural gas & electricity energy efficiency markets

BETTER BUILDINGS CHALLENGE

Partners and Allies: As of 6/19/12

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Sustainability Action Plan Task Force Structure

Sustainable Development Task Force

Private Development (Phase 1)

Citywide

Neighborhood/District

Site Specific/Building

City Operations (Phase 2)

Material and Resource Conservation

Facilities and Infrastructure

Fleet Management

Purchasing

Individual Efforts (Phase 3)

Target residents, businesses and employees

Recycling, carpooling, energy audits

Initiatives to improve community quality of life & be:

Specific, Measurable, & Achievable (3- to 5-year timeframe)

Sustainability Action Plan Task Force Participants

Task Force Membership Universities

Franchise Utilities

Architects

Engineers

Contractors

Neighborhood Leaders

Developers

Real Estate Council

U.S. EPA

School District

Technical Committee City Manager’s Office

Planning and Development

Transportation & Public Works

Environmental Management

Water

Parks & Community Services

Housing & Economic Development

Community Relations

Library

Equipment Services

Financial Management Services

Information Technology Solutions

Fort Worth Transportation Authority 17

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Sustainability Action Plan Phase 1: Private Development

Examples of Action Item from 17-Adopted

Provide for transit stops in development projects

along a transit line

Require grading permits for new commercial

construction and new infrastructure

Encourage use of storm water for onsite irrigation

Require EPA WaterSense plumbing fixtures in

new commercial construction

Reduce permit fees for installation of alternative

energy systems (e.g. solar, wind, geothermal)

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Sustainability Action Plan Phase 2: City Operations

Examples of Action Item from 20-Adopted

Obtain LEED Silver certification or better for new

facilities and major renovations

Prioritize projects in the Capital Improvement Plan

in accordance with future land use policies

Incorporate existing Clean Fleet policy into

City regulations

Establish a Sustainable Purchasing policy

Provide pay stubs electronically by website or e-mail

Install low flow plumbing fixtures at high demand

City facilities

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Sustainability Action Plan Phase 3: Individual Efforts

Community Education & Outreach:

5-Action Items were chosen for each of the 6-Focus Areas:

1) In Your Home

2) In Your Yard

3) In Your Community

4) When You Shop

5) When on the Move

6) When at Work

Sustainability Action Plan Branding Efforts in-Progress

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Programming Examples Other City Initiatives

Air – Employee Commuter Benefits Program provides improved air quality through staff incentives that encourage commuting options other than cars

Land – 16 City neighborhoods designated Urban Villages zoned for dense, multiple-use development that is mass-transit & pedestrian friendly

Water – Conservation Program includes SmartFlush, Smart Irrigation, and SmartWater Audit among its programs for retail customers

Energy – Administrative Regulation AR-F1 provides a directive for City facility thermostat set points under a 3-year review cycle

“Waste” – Recycling Program encourages participation through Recyclebank rewards program for those taking everyday “green” actions

Transportation – Bike Fort Worth Plan helped the City receive 2012 Honorable Mention recognition from the League of American Bicyclists

Business – Business Smart symposiums include zero-waste breakfasts where both staff and community leaders speak on sustainability topics

Social – annual Cowtown Great American Cleanup helps keep Fort Worth beautiful through active community volunteer efforts

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Sustainability Defined The “Triple-Bottom-Line”

“…development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." – World Commission on Environment and Development

Questions, Concerns, Discussion…

Samuel C. Steele, CEM, CSDP, LEED-AP Administrator of Sustainability Programs

www.fortworthtexas.gov

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