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06/08/2010 - Energy and Environment Advisory CommissionAGENDA ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING EAGAN CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2010 7:00 P.M. I. ROLL CALL AND AGENDA ADOPTION II. ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES IV. VISITORS TO BE HEARD V. OLD BUSINESS VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Update on the City's Implementation of the Federal Energy Conservation Block Grant B. Background Information for the Commission VII. STAFF / COMMISSIONER REPORT VIII. ADJOURNMENT Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities will be provided upon advance notice of at least 96 hours. If a notice of less than 96 hours is received, the City of Eagan will attempt to provide such aid. City of Eagan MeMo TO: THE ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION (EEAC) FROM: DIANNE MILLER, ASSISTANT TO CITY ADMINISTRATOR DATE: JUNE 2, 2010 SUBJECT: ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING / JUNE 8, 2010 The Energy and Environment Advisory Commission (EEAC) will meet on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Eagan City Council Chambers. To ensure that a quorum is present, please contact Mary O'Brien at 651- 675 -5005 if you are unable to attend this meeting. I. ROLL CALL AND ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA The agenda, as presented or modified, is in order for adoption by the Commission. As the first regular meeting of the newly formed Energy and Environment Commission, the commission members are encouraged to introduce themselves to one another and to the viewing audience. II. ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS The Commission is invited to make nominations for a person to serve as the Chair of the EEAC, as well as a Vice Chair. Commissioners are welcome to nominate other members or themselves for these two positions. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the June 1, 2010 EEAC orientation meeting are enclosed on page L I . These minutes, as presented or modified, are in order for adoption by the Commission. IV. VISITORS TO BE HEARD The Eagan City Council and its Commissions set aside up to ten minutes at the beginning of public meetings to permit visitors to address items of interest that are not addressed on the regular agenda. Items that will take more than ten minutes or that require specific action can be scheduled for a future meeting agenda. V. OLD BUSINESS There are no Old Business Items at this time. 1 VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Update on the City's Implementation of the Federal Energy Conservation Block Grant the request of the Commission, Paul Olson, Superintendent of Parks, will be present to provide an overview of the projects that are underway or will begin in the near future as a result of the $657,100 Energy Conservation Block Grant that the City was awarded. Enclosed on pages Cj through 44) is a list of projects to be funded by the grant. The specific projects were determined after a lengthy process in partnership with the consulting firm of McKinstry, who is overseeing the project implementation. The projects were determined based on input and review by City staff, the Advisory Parks and Recreation Commission (AprC), and the City Council. The Council formally approved the projects on February 16, 2010. B. Background Information for the Commission — Per the request of the Commission at the June 1 orientation session, the following documents are enclosed for the Commission's Information: • 2009 -2010 City of Eagan Goals (page ) • Dakota County Energy Efficiency and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Report— This report includes information about their 2005 benchmarking of green house gas emissions; however, the County is in the process of updating the 21005 baseline report and will get the Cty of Eagan a copy of the updated report upon its completion. (pages g through • Sustainable and conservation efforts take to date in the City of Eagan (pages Si through tp l) • City of Burnsville's Sustainability Guide Plan (pages4 througlflD • City of Burnsville 2009 Sustainability Annual Report (pagesfl I throughlib • Information about Apple Valley's Better Energy Program and Sustainability Efforts (pages Fj l through • City of Rosemount Environmental Guide (pagea an • City of Edina's Energy and Environment 2009 -2010 Project List (pagD VII. STAFF / COMMISSIONER REPORT There are no staff items to report at this time. If any members of the Commission have items of interest they would like to share with the Commission, they are welcomed to do so. VIII. ADJOURNMENT The Commission is asked to adjourn the meeting and reconvene in a workshop in Conference Room 1A&B to discuss the Commission's recommended 2010 -2011 Goals and Work Program. IX. 2010 -2011 EEAC WORK PROGRAM/GOALS WORKSHOP /s/Dianne E. Miller Assistant to City Administrator 3 MINUTES OF THE ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING A special meeting of the Eagan Energy and Environment Commission was held on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Those present were James Casper, Bruce Goff, Salman Mitha, Wade Olsen, Amir Nadav, Jeff LeClair, Guillermo Etienne, and Kari Palmer. Also present was Assistant to the City Administrator Dianne Miller and City Attorney Mike Dougherty. Commission Members Absent Amir Nadav The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. JUNE 10, 2010 EAGAN ROOM —EAGAN MUNICPAL CENTER 7 P.M. NEW COMMISSION ORIENTATION Members of the Energy and Environment Commission introduced themselves. City Attorney Dougherty reviewed State laws pertaining to open meetings, data practices, and liability. Assistant to the City Administrator Miller reviewed the New Commission Orientation packet and provided an overview of what commissioners can expect in their role as advisory commission members. 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Max fixtures contain two Lamm rut nxhm Standard plumbing fixtures Samv91 6uusursd peones Standard plumbing fixtures 1 (UIN W13 Upgrade Interior Lighting Upgrade Interior Ughung -Qty Hall Upgrade Interior Lighting- Poke 1 uopeArasuoo alert uonenasuo3 aWM I Water Conservation aoTlewaasa� 1 M Is1OWfS to al ni o 2009 -2010 City of Eagan Goals (adopted March 3, 2009) • Preserve and expand Eagan's economic vitality by adopting land use and fiscal policies that encourage maintenance and reinvestment in Eagan's residential and commercial properties. • Maintain the City's long standing fiscally prudent and responsible budgeting approach while pursuing greater levels of fiscal independence and self reliance in Tong -term budgeting. • Ensure the economic competitiveness of Eagan's business and residential communities in the global marketplace by anticipating and addressing the evolving "infostructure" bandwidth, capacity and speed needs of Eagan's residents, businesses and employers. • Support public and private initiatives addressing the City's changing demographics, including lifestyle needs of the aging population. • Exemplify a broad -based and comprehensive commitment to environmental sustainability and energy efficiency by adopting conservation and alternative energy strategies pursuing the use of local, non - polluting, renewable, and recycled resources, while encouraging residents and businesses to do likewise. • Strengthen our community through volunteerism and civic engagement in the community. Dakota County Energy Efficiency and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Report Energy Committee Findings and Recommendations for Government Operations and Community Initiatives September, 2009 8 Dakota County Board of Commissioners: Joseph A. Harris, District 1 Kathleen A. Gaylord, District 2, Chair Thomas A. Egan, District Nancy Schouweiler, District4 Liz Workman, District Paul J. Krause, District 6 Willis E. Branning, District 7 Dakota County Administrator: Brandt Richardson This report was prepared by: Debra Ehret Miller and Brendon Slotterback, Dakota County Office of Planning and Analysis With assistance from: Heather Aagesen- Huebner, Office of Planning and Analysis Theresa Di Marco, Environmental Management Ken Harrington, Capital Planning and Project Management Dakota County Office of Planning and Analysis Dakota County Administration Center 1590 Highway 55 Hastings, Minnesota 55033 -2372 651.438.4579 Debra.millerPco.dakota.mn.us or Brendon.slotterback @co.dakota.mn.us Bridging today and tomorrow with planning and analysis to improve residents' lives and their government. 9 Table of Contents Executive Summary 5 1. Background Information 8 Purpose and Charge 8 Summary of Past and Current Efforts 9 11. Energy Framework Development 13 Vision, Goals, & Objective Themes 13 Statement of Principles 14 111. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Targets 15 Local, State and Federal Context 15 A Target for Dakota County 15 IV. Sound Strategy Development and Measurement 17 Strategy Research 17 Strategy Evaluation 17 Strategy Results 18 Strategy Selection 18 V. County Government (internal) Strategy Proposal 19 Proposed Strategy Package 19 Strategy Comparison 20 Progress towards the Target 22 VL Dakota County (External) Options 23 The County's Role 23 Example Strategies 23 Strategy Comparison 24 VII. Recommendations 27 Immediate Implementation Activities 27 Ongoing & Future Activities Error! Bookmark not defined. Vlll. Appendices 29 Appendix A: List of Dakota County Energy Committee Members 30 Appendix B: Summary Description of Past and Current Energy Initiatives 31 Appendix C: Relevant Dakota County Board Resolutions 34 / 0 Appendix D: Summary of Evaluation Criteria Assumptions and Measures 36 Appendix E: Strategy Research Template 38 Appendix F: Ranking of Strategies by Evaluation Criteria 40 Appendix G: Glossary of Terms 46 Table of Figures Table 1: Dakota County Government Operations Greenhouse Gas Emissions, 2005 11 Figure 1: Dakota County Government Operations Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Sector in Tons, 2005 11 Table 2: Dakota County Government Operations Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Source, 2005 11 Figure 2: Dakota County Government Operations Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Source, 2005 12 Table 3: Range of Evaluation Results by Criteria 18 Figure 3: Dollars Spent (or Saved) per Metric Ton Avoided for Internal Strategy Package 21 Figure 4: Annual Net Fiscal Impact and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Avoided 22 Figure 5: Dollars Spent (or Saved) per Metric Ton of Greenhouse Gas Avoided for Example External Strategies 25 Figure 6: Annual Net Fiscal Impact and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Avoided 26 II Executive Summary Process Description In 2008 and 2009, Dakota County Commissioners included planning and action on energy use among their annual goals. In 2009, the goal states: "Achieve a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and support transition to alternative /renewable energy by adopting and implementing a County energy plan and related sustainability strategies." The 2009 goat represents a refinement to the 2008 goal, based on the work of an internal energy committee, which has helped to inform its goal- setting process. Dakota County initiatives that either directly or indirectly impact energy use have been underway for some time for government operations, and to a lesser degree, with partners in the broader community. However, the energy committee process during 2008 -09 and this resulting report are the most thorough effort to date to define, research, and evaluate goals and specific strategies related to energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Major Findings The major findings of the energy committee, as a result of its work, are that: • A common purpose is necessary to coordinate activities and to make collective progress on energy priorities. A framework for this purpose includes a vision, goals, and specific principles to guide future decision- making on energy issues. Dakota County can reduce emissions from government operations 15% by 2015 and save an estimated $40,000 annually. • Baseline and ongoing data collection is important for defining and quantifying energy use and emissions, as well as for measuring changes due to policy and practice. In 2009, Dakota County staff completed a baseline greenhouse gas emissions inventory for government operations and will next complete a comparable external inventory for county -wide emissions. • Setting specific targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions focuses effort and supports measurement when selecting energy strategies the County plans to implement. Targets currently used in Minnesota include a 15% reduction in emissions by the year 2015, 30% reduction by 2025 and 80% reduction by 2050. The five -year (2010 -2015) target is achievable using fewer than ten of the 75 strategies researched as part of this process. • Strategies selected to meet the 2015 target also provide modest cost savings to Dakota County, estimated at $40,000 annually. • Dakota County government operations represent a minor part of total energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in the county. To demonstrate leadership and make tangible progress, partnering with others on external strategies is important to consider next. Strategy research yielded important information about the costs to Dakota County to engage in broader community efforts, as well as the potential for greater impact on greenhouse gas emissions through collective action. is Recommendations Short-Term Actions As a result of these findings, recommended action by the Board of Commissioners and senior administration is described below. Adopt written energy principles as future decision framework: The statement of energy principles, organized into five broad energy initiatives, demonstrate County commitment and should serve as the framework through which departments and programs can develop more specific policies and practices. The statement of principles is as follows: Dakota County will reduce energy consumed and greenhouse gas equivalents emitted, use renewable resources, and sequester carbon. To do so will require ongoing commitment and leadership as demonstrated by implementation of the following principles: 1. Reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions from buildings through design, construction, operations, and user habits. 2. Reduce energy use and greenho *se gas emissions in transportation through transportation fuel alternatives, fleet related business practices, and transportation system design and use. 3. Manage waste, land, and water to conserve energy and sequester carbon. - 4. Increase renewable energy use to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. 5. Inform, advocate, and anticipate the future with others to collectively conserve energy, transition to renewable resources, and sequester carbon. Adopt a 15% reduction target for government operations greenhouse gas emissions by 2015: Dakota County is the first county in the state to complete a government operations greenhouse gas emissions baseline inventory. The next step is to establish a reduction target for emissions associated with government operations. To be consistent with state actions, Dakota County will reduce greenhouse gas emissions from government operations 15 percent below 2005 levels by 2015. This plan does not recommend adopting longer -term goals at this time. Between now and 2015, national and state legislation on climate change and greenhouse gas emissions will likely be finalized, and the County can assess the potential impact. Authorize staff to begin implementation: To meet the stated 2015 target, eight strategies are proposed in this report, each chosen based on standardized evaluation criteria. As it becomes necessary or desirable to seek alternatives to these eight strategies, data and rankings for all seventy -five strategies researched are provided with this report. Staff should then be authorized to begin implementation of specific strategies, returning to the Board with greater specificity on cost - benefit analysis, before and during implementation as necessary. 13 Monitor progress and report back regularly: Staff should continually monitor and report on County government operations emissions and strategy implementation, ensuring that we are meeting defined targets, that strategies implemented are effective, and that new strategies are effectively evaluated before, during, and after implementation. The greenhouse gas inventory for governmental operations should be updated every five years. The next update would ideally occur in 2011 or 2012 to provide a 2010 benchmark. Begin an external /community strategy review process: Strategies considered "external" have impact beyond government operations, where benefit might accrue to the public or to partners. An exploration of whether and how the County could implement some of these strategies requires discussion and analysis with potential partners, as well as the public. Based on these discussions, as well as the county -wide baseline greenhouse gas inventory to be completed in the near future, recommendations on whether, when, and how to implement strategies beyond government operations will be developed. Support a staffing infrastructure to sustain work: Staffing is needed to sustaining many components of the work yet to be done, including implementing the government operations strategies, the external review process, and continued benchmarking and coordination. Although a new position does not have to be created to fill this need, both dedicated staff time and a focused coordination of effort across County departments are essential. Ongoing or Future Activities The following activities are recommended for the future, with more specificity developed by staff for the Board of Commissioners, once the first phase of implementation is approved and underway. Develop future targets: With the approval of a reduction target and strategies for 2010 -2015, it will be important to also consider whether and when to set future targets and revisit the many strategies /practices available to meet those targets. Although many identified practices will continue to be relevant in the future, certainly new ideas and technologies will also unfold over time. Identify and address future opportunities and obligations: Energy information is changing constantly, as are the opportunities (such as funding) and potential obligations (such as mandates), that surround it. An important component is being able to respond efficiently and effectively to both opportunities and obligations through a staffing infrastructure that is sufficient and flexible enough to respond. 7 I. Background Information Purpose and Charge On December 18, 2007, the Dakota County Board adopted its 2008 Board Goals (Resolution No. 07 -625). One of the goals was to develop and adopt a County energy policy. The impetus for this goal came from the County's initial participation in the High Performance Partnership Greening Initiative, a partnership with cities, as well as issues identified in the Dakota County 2030 Comprehensive Plan and other local efforts. The volatility of energy pricing and escalating costs to the County, as well as larger contextual issues such as rising energy demands and State greenhouse gas legislation in the Next Generation Energy Act, were also factors in the timing of this goal. This Board goal launched the formation of an internal energy committee, comprised of Dakota County staff. Because of the cross - cutting nature of energy issues, expertise from the Physical Development (PD) and Operations, Management, and Budget (OMB) Divisions was engaged in the process. A Steering Committee that included the PD and OMB Division Directors was initially formed and a committee of approximately 25 staff was subsequently formed in February 2008. This committee was charged to identify major topics for evaluation and potential inclusion in the policy, including suggestions for both government operations (internal) and the broader county community (external). This committee organized into three sub - committees: Buildings and Operations, Natural Resources, and Transportation. (Subcommittee members can be found in Appendix A.) Their primary charge was to identify and research specific strategy options to be considered within the context of an energy framework. While each subcommittee was focused topically, they used common principles and research questions. For its 2009 Board goals, Dakota County Commissioners further refined the 2008 goal to state: "Achieve a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and support transition to alternative /renewable energy by adopting and implementing a County energy plan and related sustainability strategics." The refinement occurred because energy work helped to form a more specific goal. In the first half of 2009, the subcommittees completed their research on strategies. They proposed evaluation criteria for the strategies and scored the leadership potential for each, developed a statement of principles, and reviewed proposed targets and other recommendations included in the remainder of this report. The subcommittees concluded their formal role in June 2009. The purpose of this document is to report the findings and recommendations from the Energy Committee, specifically: • A set of principles designed to be used by Dakota County policy makers and staff in future decision - making on energy issues; • A recommended target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in government operations, to be met using strategies that were researched and evaluated; and • A range of options for implementing energy principles and strategies in the broader community, in partnership with others in Dakota County. !S Summary of Past and Current Efforts Local Initiatives Prior to initiating its comprehensive energy planning effort, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners passed a number of relevant resolutions and the County had also undertaken a number of energy reduction and conservation initiatives. Some of these initiatives have been specific to government operations, while others have been partnerships with the broader community and public and private entities. Major categories of initiatives are listed below, but a more detailed description of each can also be found in Appendix B. A summary of relevant Board resolutions is in Appendix C. Initiatives primarily to save energy /costs High Performing Buildings Efficient Building Operations Lighting Retrofit and Replacement Energy Assistance to Lower Income Residents County Fleet Management Renewable Energy Generation Initiatives with ancillary energy benefit Electronic Applications for Government Business (E- Government) Public Transportation Infrastructure and Promotion of Non - motorized Transportation Countywide Recycling Natural Area Preservation / Enhancement Park System Plan Collaboration with Others In addition to specific initiatives undertaken locally to date, Dakota County has also been a member of the Metropolitan Energy Policy Coalition (MEPC) since 1999 (formerly the Metropolitan Energy Task Force). The MEPC is a forum of Twin Cities metropolitan counties assembled to address issues related to energy policy and industry restructuring by identifying key interests and issues to County government. The MEPC has engaged in energy policy matters at the Minnesota Legislature and Public Utilities Commission. In the Midwest region and nationally, membership in ICLEI, Local Governments for Sustainability, important to understanding the broader context of energy issues, as well as sharing of information, effective strategies, and collective action. Through services offered as an ICLEI member, Dakota County was the first county in Minnesota to complete and document a government operations greenhouse gas inventory, which is described in the profile section of this report. Resident Input In addition to these areas of work, Dakota County has also surveyed residents on the topic of energy and identified support for a county government role. For example, as part of developing the DC2030 Comprehensive Plan, 400 randomly - sampled residents were surveyed in early 2008. Questions answered on a scale of 1 -10 with 1 being not at all supportive and 10 being extremely supportive, found that respondent scores averaged 7.6 in response to the question "how supportive are you of the County taking a leadership role to address climate change and promote environmentally friendly practices ?" Similarly, in the 2008 residential survey of 700 randomly - sampled residents, 9 out of 10 said it was at least "somewhat important" and 1/3 said it was "essential" for local government to "help people living in DC find ways to conserve energy and reduce reliance on sources that generate GHG." Dakota County Government Operations Greenhouse Gas Baseline Inventory The following material is summarized from the Dakota County Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Baseline Inventory, completed in 2009, to provide context for the remainder of the report. Nationally and regionally, an increasing number of state and local governments are measuring, reporting and developing action plans for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with government and community activities. Measuring and planning for reducing GHG emissions is often done as part of a package of broader strategies for increasing energy conservation and reducing demand for fossil fuels. Legislation, regulations, and incentive programs based on reducing GHG emissions are continuing to evolve. As a result, governments that are implementing processes for calculating and reporting emissions are demonstrating leadership and building solid emissions data for future use. By undertaking a GHG inventory, Dakota County is better positioned to respond to future legislation or regulations, as well as to be eligible for new funding and grant opportunities. Additionally, greenhouse gas emissions data is helping inform the strategies identified later in this report. As directed by the Dakota County Board of Commissioners in 2008, the GHG inventory calculated the emissions associated with Dakota County government operations for the year 2005. This baseline year was chosen as the County's starting point for measurement because of data availability, and its correlation to state -level reporting frameworks. The report offered an initial snapshot of the County's overall emissions, although there were limitations due to the methodology used and amount of available data. The GHG emissions were calculated and reported as a single weighted unit of carbon dioxide equivalents, or CO Specifications from the Baseline Inventory: Location: Dakota County, Minnesota Size: 587 square miles Population: 391,613 (Met Council 2006 estimate) Employees: 1,807 (2005 estimate) Climate zone: 6A Cold -Humid (US Department of Energy climate zone) The County's baseline GHG emissions were estimated using the Clean Air and Climate Protection (CACP) software. The software includes analysis for GHG emissions associated with County properties and operations. The sectors included in the standardized analysis provided by ICLEI include buildings, employee commute (to and from home to primary office), traffic signals, vehicle fleet and waste management. Measuring the GHG emissions in government operations allows staff to compare typically unconnected practices and policies through a common unit of measurement. This then allows policy decisions to be based not only on traditional cost /benefit parameters, but also factors in a common energy savings criterion. The key findings from the baseline inventory were that in 2005, Dakota County government operations emitted 27,120 metric tons of CO More than two thirds of these emissions are attributed to building energy use via electricity and natural gas consumption. County transportation activities, including fleet travel and employee commute, are the second most significant sources of GHG emissions associated with our internal operations, representing approximately one third of the total. See Table 1. 10 Fable 2: Dakota County Government } Electricity CO (metric tons) CO ( %) Buildings 18,595 68.6% Employee commute 5,701 21.0% Vehicle fleet 2,316 8.5% Traffic signals 378 1.4% Waste 130 0.5% TOTAL 27,120 100% Fable 2: Dakota County Government } Electricity Operations Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Source, Z00 59.0% 0,-01 15,991 Gasoline 5,701 21.0% Natural gas 2,810 10.4% Ethanol (E10) 1,388 5.1% Diesel 924 3.4% Light fuel oil 172 0.6% Other waste 120 0.4% Paper products 8 <0.1% Biodiesel (B2) 4 <0.1% Food waste 2 <0.1% TOTAL 27,120 100% Table 1: Dakota County Government Operations Greenhouse Gas Emissions, 2005 Figure 1: Dakota County Government Operations Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Sector in Tons, 2005 Employee commute 5,701 Vehicle fleet 2,316 Traffic signals 130 378 • Buildings • Employee commute • Vehicle fleet • Traffic signals • Waste Comparison to Dakota County in terms of total emissions is difficult to find, as not many public sector agencies have yet completed such an inventory. The purpose of the GHG baseline inventory is to provide a point of measure for future energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emission reductions. In addition to emissions being calculated by sector, an analysis was also done by the source of the emissions. Findings can be seen in Table 2 and Figure 2 below. /g Figure 2: Dakota County Government Operations Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Source, 2005 Ethanol (E10) 5.1% Light fuel oil 0.6% Other waste 0.4% Biodiesel (B2) <0.01% Paper products <0.01% Diesel 3.4% Food waste <0.01% • Biodiesel (B2) • Diesel • Electricity • Ethanol (E10) • Food waste • Gasoline • Light fuel oil i! Natural gas a Other waste ■ Paper products Greenhouse Gas Inventory Next Steps In order to understand the scale and effectiveness of strategies that may be implemented outside of government operations, staff will be completing an inventory of greenhouse gas emissions, similar to that already completed for government operations, for the county as a whole. This work could present significant opportunities to partner with member cities, as well as opportunities to leverage additional funds that may become available to jurisdictions with a completed inventory. The county -wide inventory will be completed using the same ICLEI process and software that was used for the government inventory. In addition, a follow -up to the baseline inventory for government operations is planned in five -year increments. 12 II. Energy Framework Development Vision, Goals, & Objective Themes As a result of the work of the energy committee, the following vision, goals, and objective theme areas are the framework for recommendations in this report and future energy work at Dakota County. Vision Energy use in Dakota County is sustainable. Energy sustainability: meets current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs; is a continuous effort that integrates environmental, social, and economic goals; and requires public leadership and collective action by government agencies, private and non - profit sectors. Goals Reduce (use less energy and maximize its efficiency) Renew (use renewable energy where feasible and appropriate) Restore (improve carbon storage capacity through restoration of natural resources) Objective Theme Areas The themes below form the basis for a continuous improvement process to sustain efforts long -term. Advocate Policy Change Dakota County will use sound evidence to inform and set its administrative policies and to advocate for state and federal policies that enable local planning, decision - making, assessment, implementation, reporting, and accountability. Make Operational Improvements Dakota County will implement business practices designed to increase energy efficiency, reduce dependence on non - renewable energy, and promote the development of energy alternatives. Model Behavior Dakota County will strive to be a model for the application of energy sustainability through cost - effective actions to meet or exceed applicable regulatory requirements, reduce environmental emissions, implement demonstration projects, and encourage the use of a life -cycle cost analysis framework. Motivate and Provide Opportunities for Others Dakota County will create opportunities to inform, train, motivate, and as appropriate, incent others to conserve energy. Anticipate the Future Dakota County will apply a continuous improvement process, guided by evolving information and facts to establish operational performance targets and anticipate policy, technology or other changes designed to achieve energy sustainability. 13 Statement of Principles Following the work done to craft a vision, goals, and objective themes, the following statement of energy principles should be used to guide future implementation of energy plans, policies, and practices. Dakota County will reduce energy consumed and greenhouse gas equivalents emitted, use renewable resources, and sequester carbon. To do so will require ongoing commitment and leadership as demonstrated by implementation of the following principles: 6. Reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions from buildings through design, construction, operations, and user habits. 7. Reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in transportation through transportation fuel alternatives, fleet related business practices, and transportation system design and use. 8. Manage waste, land, and water to conserve energy and sequester carbon. 9. Increase renewable energy use to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. 10. Inform, advocate, and anticipate the future with others to collectively conserve energy, transition to renewable resources, and sequester carbon. 14 III. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Targets Local, State and Federal Context Many other jurisdictions in the state and across the country have been developing plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The State of Minnesota, Hennepin County and the Midwest Governors Accord have all committed to reduce emissions below 2005 levels by the following amounts: • 15% by 2015 • 30% by 2025 • 80% by 2050 In addition, as of 2009, 969 US Mayors have signed the US Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, which says they will strive to meet or beat the Kyoto Protocol (description can be found in Appendix G) targets (7 percent below 1990 levels by 2012) for their own communities and urges federal and state governments to reduce emissions by the same amount. Included in this list are the cities of Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Inver Grove Heights, Rosemount, and Sunfish Lake. In 2007, the US Supreme Court ruled that greenhouse gases are air pollutants and are therefore covered by the Clean Air Act. The court ordered the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to re- examine their policies on limiting emissions. After a scientific review, the EPA issued a proposed finding in April 2009 that greenhouse gases contribute to air pollution that may endanger public health or welfare. While this finding could lead to future regulation of greenhouse gases, the EPA Administrator and President Obama have expressed their desire for Congress to address the issue through legislation. Currently, Congress is working on a number of proposals to address greenhouse gas emissions reduction. A Target for Dakota County Dakota County's past and current energy efforts and public sentiment, along with the changing political landscape of the nation and state, also support the adoption of a target for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from Dakota County government operations. A scientific survey of Dakota County residents that corresponded to the DC2030 Comprehensive Plan process included the question, "How supportive are you of the County taking a leadership role to address climate change and promote environmentally friendly practices ?" Responses were positive, with 78% of respondents reported some level of support, and 38% reporting being extremely supportive. Residents' opinions; Dakota County should take a leadership role in addressing climate change endprom ; g environmentally friendly practices. Average: 7.86 4 3 1 2 7 6 13 10 4 Patten; of 12 3 4 s 5 t t. 910 k ctat a supwrtive. Ext- etvielgsupportive IAOaeaiderRt *amid at ivimk lawstaprrtie Q ft 10) ti r7 err of the aka stemware k vioy 2008. Set Id In the 2008 residential survey (another scientific survey of residents), 9 out of 10 said it was at least "somewhat important" and 1/3 said "essential" for local government to "help people living in DC find ways to conserve energy and reduce reliance on sources that generate GHG ". ca DC2030, the adopted Comprehensive Plan for Dakota County contains strong language about moving towards carbon neutrality by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, using renewable energy, maintaining public buildings that are energy efficient and reducing waste. A principle recommendation of this report is the adoption of a target for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from government operations of 15% below 2005 levels by 2015. This Dakota County's proposed target will strive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from government operations by 15% below 2005 levels by 2015. target is consistent with those already adopted by the State of Minnesota and a neighboring County, and is consistent with targets adopted by local governments across the country. This target has influenced the selection of strategies that apply to energy use and greenhouse gas emissions resulting from County government operations ( "internal" strategies) identified later in this report. Section IV describes the method by which these strategies (as well as "external" strategies) were developed and evaluated. Section V describes a package of strategies that could be used to meet the reduction target. �3 IV. Sound Strategy Development and Measurement Strategy Research Approximately 75 strategies were researched by the three subcommittees. Each subcommittee first defined its scope of work and research was monitored for synergy and if necessary, synthesis of ideas. Research was conducted by reviewing existing policies and practices with the County, statutes that affect the County, best practices and innovative ideas found nationally, and other important pieces of data. A template for strategy research can be found in Appendix E. Strategy Evaluation Evaluation criteria for measuring the strategies were developed by the entire energy committee and subsequently reviewed by County senior leadership. The first three criteria listed below form the basis of strategy comparison. The fourth, potential to reduce GHG emissions, is a component of calculating the first measure, but also shows the potential scalability and impact of each strategy. 1) Cost per ton of GHG emissions avoided 2) Net fiscal impact (as measured in dollars saved or spent by both the County and the public) 3) Leadership potential 4) Potential to reduce GHG emissions, as measured in metric tons avoided Dollars Spent, or Saved, Per Metric Ton of CO2 Avoided This is a cost - effectiveness measure, and is also the measure typically found in markets created to trade CO credits (such as the Chicago Climate Exchange). Strategies that show negative dollars per ton will save the County money for every metric ton of CO that is avoided. Annual Net Fiscal Impact Annual net fiscal impact measures in dollars what the County will spend (or save) annually when a strategy is fully implemented. For each strategy, the best effort was made to include as many areas of cost and savings as could reasonably be measured, including staff time, potential consulting fees, capital costs, and other relevant costs. Capital costs, where applicable, were amortized over a 20 -year period (or the expected lifecycle of the product) in order to make comparisons across strategies possible. When measuring fiscal impact, a positive number represents a savings to the County, whereas a negative number represents money spent. Leadership Potential Criterion number three, leadership potential, was measured by a common scoring method used by individual subcommittees, ranking their own strategies only. Each strategy was ranked high (3), medium (2) or low (1) in its potential for each of the following: • Models energy conservation/ GHG reduction visibly • Anticipates the future (could include mandates, technology, or other future trends) • Leverages other resources or public benefit (could include policy advocacy) • Motivates and provides opportunity for others 17 Evaluation Criteria Range of Results Lowest Highest GHG Avoided (metric tons) 0 3,500 Fiscal Impact to County Cost $975,000 annually Save $525,000 annually $ Spent/Ton of GHG Avoided Spend $1,400 per ton Save $1,300 per ton Leadership (out of a total of 12) 6 12 These particular leadership aspects were chosen in keeping with the objective themes that frame the energy work, and were intended to help measure the less tangible, but relevant components of some strategies. Scores for each component of leadership were totaled to arrive at a total leadership score, with a maximum score of 12. Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions Avoided Annually Total greenhouse gas emissions avoided was also estimated for each strategy. This measure is important because, ultimately, the County is seeking to reduce the total amount of greenhouse gases it emits. Even though a strategy may be very cost - effective, the total reduction potential may be low. This measure gives a sense of the scale of each strategy, independent of cost. This evaluation criterion was also measured on an annual basis. A summary of the assumptions used to calculate net fiscal impact and greenhouse gas emissions can be found in Appendix D. Whenever possible, the most accurate accounting of costs and savings was used for each strategy. This includes estimates of staff time, capital costs and maintenance costs. Staff time cost was calculated using a percentage of an Full Time Employee (FTE) position equivalent. Strategy Results The results of the evaluation of all the strategies, both internal and external, using the four criteria produced a wide range of results. For example, the total potential metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions avoided, measured as metric tons of CO equivelants, reported in this report as tons of CO varied between zero (for strategies that had no measurable impact, but may have been essential to the implementation of other strategies), all the way up to 2,000 — 3,000 metric tons annually for strategies related to renewable energy. For leadership, the majority of strategies received an eight or nine; very few received the maximum 12 points. Overall, internal strategies typically save the County money or are cost neutral, while external strategies frequently cost money for the County to lead or participate in them, but often had greater impact on greenhouse gas emissions and potential savings to the public. Table 3 summarizes the range of results for all strategies based on the four evaluation critieria. Table 3: Range of Evaluation Results by Criteria Strategy Selection In choosing strategies for government operations (in the next section of the plan), all criteria were considered and effort was made to represent all three of the energy framework goals. However, should it become necessary to identify alternative strategies to those presented in the report, Appendix F contains four lists of research strategies, ranked by each criterion. Detailed research on each strategy is also on file for future reference. 18 V. County Government (Internal) Strategy Proposal From the many strategies developed and evaluated, a package of strategies has been identified that would likely allow Dakota County to meet the 2015 target. The adoption of the recommendations of this report does not necessarily mean that the following strategies will be implemented. However, careful analysis produced a cost - effective and workable proposal to meeting the 2015 target. Strategies were chosen that will be impactful (both fiscally and on greenhouse gas emissions), are supported by strong data, and that have limited barriers to implementation. In addition, the recommended package is intended to be representative of all subcommittees (Transportation, Buildings, and Natural Resources) and major sources of greenhouse gas emissions. When implemented, the following eight strategies will: • Reduce greenhouse gas pollution from government operations by over 4,400 metric tons. • Save the County over $40,000 annually. • Support County goals of providing efficient, effective service to taxpayers. • Demonstrate the County's leadership role in addressing the challenges of global climate change. Proposed Strategy Package i. Increase employee recycling by 15 %. Currently, County employees recycle 45% of the solid waste produced. Increasing this rate to 60% would cost the County under $10,000 annually and avoid emitting 32 metric tons of greenhouse gas. It is assumed that an internal campaign to increase employee recycling would have a relatively low cost. No new infrastructure or staffing would be needed. Efforts might focus on awareness- raising and enhanced communication. ii. Increase Annual Fuel Efficiency by 10% per Vehicle Class. The County typically retires 20 vehicles per year in the van, sedan, sub -1 ton truck and SUV classes. A policy to replace these retired vehicles with new vehicles that average 10% better fuel efficiency would save the County $2,400 in fuel costs and avoid emitting 11 metric tons of greenhouse gas. iii. Promote employee transit use. Dakota County could subsidize 40% of the cost of a transit pass for County employees with the goal of moving 2% of employees from an auto commute to a transit commute. This subsidy is at the same level provided by Hennepin County. This strategy would cost Dakota County $13,322 annually, and avoid emitting 25 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions. iv. Harvest 40 -acres of Biomass production for cellulosic biofuel. 40 acres of County -owned land would be planted with a mixture of prairie grasses appropriate for biofuel production. Upon maturity, the area would be harvested for ethanol production, which would be handled by an outside processor. This fuel could be used directly in county vehicles that are able to run on E -85. This strategy would cost the County $5,000 annually if the fuel were used directly in County vehicles to replace gasoline and avoid emitting 160 metric tons of greenhouse gas. v. Implement an Environmentally Preferred Purchasing Policy. An Environmentally Preferred Purchasing Policy provides a framework to guide purchasing decisions (computers, paper, many ao other materials) while considering the environmental impact of these decisions. Products are identified that have similar performance characteristics, but are more environmentally sound than typical products. Using ENERGY STAR qualified computers as an example, the County would save $22,000 per year and avoid emitting 221 metric tons of greenhouse gas. vi. Implement Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Projects. At the time of this writing, the County has been awarded formula grant funds from the Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant Program, administered by the US Department of Energy. The County has been awarded $658,000 to complete a variety of energy efficiency projects in County buildings, some in conjunction with other scheduled improvements. The County is also leveraging over $17,000 in funds from other sources to complete these improvements. These improvements are estimated to avoid 423 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions. vii. Improve total building energy efficiency by 10 %. A number of measures could be used to address energy use in County buildings. These include employee training, the use of an energy management system, a revolving loan for improvements funded by savings, and building commissioning. This strategy would strive to reduce total energy use of non -park buildings by 10 %. This includes energy from electricity and natural gas. This strategy would save the County over $2,000 annually and avoid the emissions of 1,619 metric tons of greenhouse gas. It was assumed that most of the monetary savings from this strategy would be reinvested in capital improvements; therefore the net annual savings are low. viii. Build a 1 megawatt wind turbine. The County could install a 1 megawatt wind turbine on county - owned land. This size turbine would produce enough electricity to power the equivalent of around 230 homes, or 14% of the County's annual electricity use. This would likely cost the County $6,088 annually and avoid emitting 1,950 metric tons of greenhouse gas. The specific strategies listed here have been researched to the greatest extent possible within the scope of the broader energy plan process. However, implementing any one of these strategies will require additional research and implementation time, and will undoubtedly uncover additional variables which were not considered during this evaluation process. Each of these strategies is recommended to be considered separately by County leadership and the County Board. The estimates above are intended to provide general guidance about how Dakota County can meet its goal for 2015, which is more important than any one particular strategy. Strategy Comparison As mentioned above, each strategy was evaluated using four criteria: dollars per metric ton of greenhouse gas emissions avoided, net fiscal impact, total potential to avoid greenhouse gas emissions, and leadership potential. Figure 3 shows the amount of money that would have to be spent on each strategy to avoid one metric ton of greenhouse gas emissions. 20 Figure 3: Dollars Spent (or Saved) per Metric Ton Avoided for Internal Strategy Package 1 $(225.77) $530.14 $312.50 I $31.34 $(101.1 $ $(1.73) $3.12 10% Fuel Promote Empty Increase Emp 40 -acre Biomass Environmentally EECBG programs Improve Total Wind Turbine Efficiency Transit Use recycling 15% production for Preferred Bldg Energy Increase by Class biofuel Purchasing Efficiency 10% Figure 4 shows the annual net fiscal impact of the internal strategy package. When measuring fiscal impact, a positive number represents a savings to the County, whereas a negative number represents money spent. Figure 4 also shows the total greenhouse gas reduction potential of the strategies in the package. These strategies are shown in combination because they both are measured on an annual basis. 21 Figure 4: Annual Net Fiscal Impact and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Avoided 2,250 - 1,750 1,250 750 250 - (250) (750) $2,423 ow 'T 11— $(5,000) $(13,322) $22,325 1 $49,839 10% Fuel Promote Emply Increase Emp 40-acre Biomass Environmentally EECBG programs Efficiency TransI Use recycling 15% production for Preferred Increase by Class biofuel Purchasing ■ GHG Avoided • Fiscal Impact to County $(6,088) Improve Total Wind Turbine Bldg Energy Efficiency 10% Impact of Proposed Internal Strategies - $60,000 $50,000 $40,000 $30,000 $20,000 $10,000 $- $(10,000) $(20,000) Leadership Potential Leadership potential for each strategy was scored based on the process outlined above in Section 2. Out of a total potential score of 12 points, all of the strategies in the package above scored 8 points, with the exception of biomass production. That strategy scored 9 points. Progress towards the Target Meeting a 2015 target for greenhouse gas emissions reduction will be an ongoing effort. Assuming emissions from government operations remain flat, the target for 2015 can likely be met by fully implementing the eight strategies outlined above as well as continuing ongoing energy conservation efforts. If emissions continue to grow, additional strategies or more intensive efforts will have to be identified in order to meet the target. 16% Re duction from Strategy Many efforts are already underway that Package will help Dakota County meet its 2015 target. Lighting retrofits, fleet vehicle purchases and building energy efficiency improvements have been completed since 2005 and their impact on overall emissions have not yet been measured. A full list of previous and ongoing energy initiatives can be found in Appendix B. 22 VI. Dakota County (External) Options The County's Role Dakota County government operations affect the greenhouse gas emissions footprint of the county through a number of traditional programs such as transportation planning, construction and operations, waste permitting and disposal, and natural resource protection and restoration. During the development of strategies, the Committee identified some relating to these traditional programs, but also potential strategies that might suggest a different role for County government. For example, the County has a wealth of expertise in the area of building design, construction and operations, likely greater than many city governments. The County has not traditionally been involved in the regulation of, or education about, building construction or retrofitting. However, given this resource and the great potential for energy efficiency in buildings, strategies related to non - County building energy efficiency were included, with the possibility that Dakota County might partner with others. Example Strategies No target is recommended for greenhouse gas emissions reduction outside of internal government operations. Clear federal and state mandates are likely necessary to assign responsibility for emissions (and therefore reductions) from particular sources, such as transportation systems, sewer systems, and buildings. The following strategies represent an example cross - section of those developed during the process. Similar to the package of internal strategies, these were selected because of the strength of supporting data, potential for emissions reductions, leadership, and low barriers to implementation. If implemented, the following six strategies would: • Reduce greenhouse gas pollution by over 190,000 metric tons. • Save the public over $2,000,000 annually. • Demonstrate the County's leadership role in addressing the challenges of global climate change. The example strategies are as follows: i. Develop and Implement a Neighborhood Energy Sweep. This strategy is modeled after a Boulder County, CO program and is likely best implemented at the city or neighborhood level. Teams would canvass residential neighborhoods, helping willing residents improve the energy efficiency of their home by installing new light bulbs and recommending other changes. A neighborhood energy sweep program in Dakota County, similar in scale to that of Boulder County could reduce 222 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions at a cost to the County of $55,000 annually. The public would save $26,000 annually. ii. Improve Signalized Intersection Efficiency. The timing of lights at busy intersections on County roads could be assessed to improve traffic flow. These types of studies are common, and can be performed by County staff or by a consultant. In some cases, new infrastructure (such as 36 sensors) may be installed. Fuel use is reduced because cars stop and start fewer times in the influence area of the intersection. Since many signals in Dakota County have already undergone some optimization, only 5% of intersections were assumed to be improved. Improved intersection efficiency could reduce 447 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions at a cost to the County of $6,000 annually. Drivers could save $100,000 annually from reduced fuel costs. iii. Improve Energy Efficiency in Community Development Agency (CDA) units. The CDA owns or provides rental assistance to over 4,000 units in Dakota County. In cooperation with the CDA and willing landlords and residents, the County could work to achieve a 2% energy savings in these units through changes to lighting, heating and cooling systems, insulation and weather stripping, and providing energy- saving tips to residents. Improving energy efficiency in CDA units could reduce 1,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions and it could save the CDA $63,000. The residents who pay energy bills would save $79,000 annually. iv. Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) on County Roads 1 %. This reduction would be achieved through an increase in the use of non - motorized transportation by expanding the existing trail system, improving road safety, and increasing transit use. It can also reduce vehicle trip demand through increased access to virtual goods and services (i.e., the Internet infrastructure). Reducing VMT on County Roads only could reduce 3,900 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions, and cost the County $175,000 annually. Costs are very difficult to estimate for this strategy as some projects are already underway and the effects are difficult to measure. The public could save $900,000 annually. v. Develop and Implement Green Building Initiatives. This strategy could improve the energy efficiency of new and existing residential and commercial buildings in Dakota County. The County would work with cities as partners to increase the use of green building rating systems such as LEED and MNGreenStar. An assumed 50 homes per year would be certified, resulting in 9,600 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions avoided at a cost to the County of $56,000 annually. The public would save $1,084,135 on energy annually. vi. Increase Municipal Recycling by 10 %. The recycling rate in the county as a whole has remained at 50% for a decade. However, an additional one -third of refuse could be recycled. Increasing the recycling rate to 60% would avoid over 174,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas and cost the County $1,000,000 per year. The costs of this type of program are very difficult to estimate, but even at this high cost, the impact per dollar spent, as well as the potential total emissions reduction, is significant. Strategy Comparison The external strategies were evaluated using the same criteria as the internal strategies: dollars per metric ton of greenhouse gas emissions avoided, net fiscal impact, total potential to avoid greenhouse gas emissions, and leadership potential. Dollars Spent, or Saved, Per Metric Ton of Greenhouse Gas Avoided Figure 5 shows the dollars spent or saved per metric ton of greenhouse gas emissions avoided. Negative numbers indicate a savings to the County while positive numbers indicate expenditure. Figure 5: Dollars Spent (or Saved) per Metric Ton of Greenhouse Gas Avoided for Example External Strategies $248 $14 $(58) $44 $6 $6 Neighborhood Signalized Improve energy Reduce VMT 1% Green Building increase MSW Energy Sweep Intersection efficiency 2% in Initiatives (50 Recycling by 10% Efficiency CDA units Homes) Annual Net Fiscal Impact Annual net fiscal impact is a measure of the total amount the County will be spending (or saving) per year once the strategy is being fully implemented. For each strategy, the best effort was made to include as many areas of cost and savings as could reasonably be measured. This includes staff time, potential consulting fees, capital costs, and other relevant costs. Many external strategies also he a net fiscal impact on the public, meaning that they will save money as a result of the strategy being implemented. Capital costs, where applicable, were amortized over a 20 -year period (or the expected Iifecycle of the product) in order to make comparisons across strategies possible. Figure 6 shows the annual net fiscal impact of the external example strategies. When measuring fiscal impact, a positive number represents a savings to the County or the public, whereas a negative number represents money spent. Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions Avoided Annually Total greenhouse gas emissions avoided was also estimated for each strategy. Even though a strategy may be very cost - effective, the total reduction potential may be low. This measure gives a sense of the scale of each strategy, independent of cost. This evaluation criterion was also measured on an annual basis. Figure 6 shows the total greenhouse gas emission reduction potential of the example strategies. Figure 6: Annual Net Fiscal Impact and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Avoided 200,000 - 150,000 - 100,000 - 50,000 - (50,000) (100,000) (150,000) (200,000) $79,617 $26,300 $100,945 $63,497 $(55,100) $(6,195) $901,000 $(175,000) $1,084,13 $(56,581) $(1,000,000) Neighborhood Signalized Improve energy Reduce VMT 1% Green Building Increase MSW Energy Sweep Intersection efficiency 2% in CDA Initiatives (50 Recyding by 10% Efficiency units Homes) • GHG Avoided • Fiscal Impact to County MI Fiscal Benefit to Public - $1,500,000 $1,000,000 $500,000 $- $(500,000) $(1,000,000) $(1,500,000) Leadership Potential Leadership potential for each strategy was scored based on the process outlined above in Section 2. The example strategies shown above scored between 7 and 10 using the leadership scoring method, with all strategies except Reduce VMT and Signalized Intersection efficiency scoring a 9. Those strategies scored 10 and 7 respectively. VII. Recommendations Immediate Implementation Activities The following activities are recommended for action by the Board of Commissioners and senior administration to further the work of Dakota County on energy issues. 1. Adopt principles as future decision framework: The statement of energy principles, organized into five broad energy initiatives, demonstrate County commitment and should serve as the framework through which departments and programs can develop more specific policies and practices. The initiatives as presented today do not provide sufficient detail for the next step of day to day decision- making, but they do provide general direction. 2. Adopt a target for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from government operations: Dakota County has taken the first step towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions by being the first county in the state to complete a government operations greenhouse gas emissions baseline inventory. The next step is to establish a reduction target for emissions associated with government operations. To be consistent with state actions, Dakota County will reduce greenhouse gas emissions from government operations 15 percent below 2005 levels by 2015. This plan does not recommend adopting longer -term goals at this time. Between now and 2015, national and state legislation on climate change and greenhouse gas emissions will likely be finalized, and the County can assess the potential impact. 3. Authorize staff to begin implementation: Based on the completed research, the Board would authorize County staff to begin the process for implementation of specific strategies. These could include the strategies identified in this report. Staff would return to the Board with specifics on the costs and benefits of each strategy before and during implementation as necessary. 4. Monitor progress and report back regularly: Staff should continually monitor and report nn County government operations emissions and strategy implementation, ensuring that we are meeting defined targets, that strategies implemented are effective, and that new strategies are effectively evaluated before, during, and after implementation. The greenhouse gas inventory for governmental operations should be updated every five years. The next update would ideally occur in 2011 or 2012 to provide a 2010 benchmark. 5. Begin an external /community strategy review process: Strategies considered "external" have impact beyond government operations, where benefit might accrue to the public or to partners. An exploration of whether and how the County could implement some of these strategies requires discussion and analysis with potential partners, as well as the public. Based on these discussions, as well as the county -wide baseline greenhouse gas inventory to be completed in the near future, recommendations on whether, when, and how to implement strategies beyond government operations will be developed. 27 6. Support a staffing infrastructure to sustain work: Staffing is needed to sustaining many components of the work yet to be done, including implementing the government operations strategies, the external review process, and continued benchmarking and coordination. Although a new position does not have to be created to fill this need, both dedicated staff time and a focused coordination of effort across County departments are essential. Ongoing or Future Activities The following activities are recommended for the future, with more specificity developed by staff for the Board of Commissioners, once the first phase of implementation is approved and underway. 1. Develop future targets: With the approval of a reduction target and strategies for 2010 - 2015, it will be important to also consider whether and when to set future targets and revisit the many strategies /practices available to meet those targets. Although many identified practices will continue to be relevant in the future, certainly new ideas and technologies will also unfold over time. 2. Identify and address future opportunities and obligations: Energy information is changing constantly, as are the opportunities (such as funding) and potential obligations (such as mandates), that surround it. An important component is being able to respond efficiently and effectively to both opportunities and obligations through a staffing infrastructure that is sufficient and flexible enough to respond. 28 VIII. Appendices A. List of Committee Members B. Summary of Past and Current Effort C. Relevant County Board Resolutions D. Summary of Evaluation Criteria Assumptions and Measures E. Strategy Research Template F. Rankings of Strategies by Evaluation Criteria G. Glossary of Terms 29 Appendix A: List of Dakota County Energy Committee Members Steering Committee Michelle Beeman, Director, Environmental and Natural Resources Section, Jack Ditmore, Director, Operations, Management, and Budget Division Taud Hoopingarner, Director, Operations Management Department Lynn Thompson, Director, Physical Development Division Heidi Welsch, Director, Office of Planning and Analysis Buildings & Operations Subcommittee Tom Burrows, Capital Planning and Project Management Theresa Di Marco, Environmental Management Lori Frekot, Environmental Management Ken Harrington, Capital Planning and Project Management George Kinney, Water Resources Mike Lynn, Environmental Management Steve Nystedt, Facilities Management James Strommer, Information Technology Debra Ehret Miller, Convener, Office of Planning and Analysis Natural Resources Subcommittee Bruce Blair, Parks and Open Space Karen Harrington, Operations, Management and Budget Division Jeff Harthun, Environmental Management Al Singer, Parks and Open Space Dave Swenson, Water Resources Matt Mendenhall, Convener, Office of Planning and Analysis Transportation Subcommittee Jim Bell, Transportation Kurt Chatfield, Office of Planning and Analysis Theresa Di Marco, Environmental Management Taud Hoopingarner, Operations Management Mary Jackson, Office of Planning and Analysis Sam O'Connell, Transportation Kevin Schlangen, Fleet Management Brian Sorenson, Transportation Heather Aagesen- Huebner, Convener, Office of Planning and Analysis Brendon Slotterback, Convener, Office of Planning and Analysis 37 30 Appendix B: Summary Description of Past and Current Energy Initiatives High Performing Buildings The County first implemented high performance building standards for new construction in 1984. In 2001, these standards were expanded to include major renovations and the sustainability portion of the standards was greatly expanded. The County's Design, Construction, and Sustainability Standards have resulted in durable, sustainable energy efficient buildings. The Lebanon Hills Visitor Center was LEED® Silver certified through the U.S. Green Building Council in 2009. The Visitor Center is the first park building in Minnesota and the only public building in Dakota County to receive LEED certification. ENERGY STAR permits benchmarking of building performance which allows the County to measure the effectiveness of completed energy improvement projects. The Northern Service Center received EPA ENERGY STAR designation in 2008 with a rating of 98 out of 100.. For 2009, the County Board has established a goal of certifying eligible buildings through the ENERGY STAR program. In addition to Design, Construction and Sustainability Standards, the County has implemented a space planning program that provides efficient work space for County employees. Efficient Building Operations Most County buildings are controlled through the County's Energy Management System insuring efficient operation of the County's buildings. The system allows Facility Management to minimize the amount of energy required to operate the building and to remotely adjust a building's operation. By 2011, all major County buildings will be connected to the County's Energy Management System. The County has recently completed a Central Plant study for the Government Center in Hastings. The implementation plan will guide the replacement and retrofit of aging mechanical systems with new high efficient systems. In addition, both the County's Parks and Open Space Department and Facility Management have established a practice of reducing the lawns and open space to be mowed, reducing not only time but fuel costs. Lighting Retrofit and Replacement Periodically, the County reevaluates its lighting systems and replaces lamps and fixtures to gain greater energy efficiency. The County is currently replacing its 32 watt lamps with more efficient 25 watt lamps. In addition, the County has implemented a LED lighting demonstration project as part of a library remodeling project. Sixteen LED fixtures were installed in the Wescott Library that will reduce the buildings energy needs and have, thus far, proved to be very successful. LED lights are being considered for another library lighting retrofit project and other office applications. Emergency exit signs are now lit by LED lights. E- Government The County is exploring opportunities of conducting more of its business over the Internet, to reduce travel by those who use County services. Numerous departments now provide electronic forms and applications. Park facilities can now be reserved electronically; job applicants are encouraged to submit materials electronically, virtually all RFP's are distributed electronically, construction submittals and 3g correspondence are transmitted and stored electronically, the use of E -books provided by the County's library system is steadily increasing. The County has recently authorized expenditures that will greatly increase the County's teleconferencing capabilities and the County has a widely used electronic document storage process. Energy Assistance to Lower Income Residents The County's Community Development Authority operates the federal weatherization program in Dakota County. Annually, the weatherization program reaches 85 homes. The federal Fuel Assistance program in Dakota County is provided by the Scott / Dakota / Carver CAP agency. Countywide Recycling In 1989, Dakota County adopted a Recycling Implementation Strategy, establishing countywide residential and commercial recycling. Currently, Solid Waste Ordinance 110requires all municipalities to establish a solid waste abatement program to reduce residential waste and increase recycling efforts. Additionally, the ordinance requires all municipal solid waste haulers to provide customers with recycling service when trash collection services are offered. Through partnerships with cities and waste haulers, the program results in 200,000 tons of recycled material each year. Renewable Energy Generation The County jointly owns a hydroelectric facility with Goodhue County at the Lake Byllesby Dam. The facility generates 9,200 megawatt hours of electricity a year the electricity generated at the Byllesby Dam is sold to the Xcel Energy power grid. In addition, the County operates a 39 kilowatt wind turbine in the Spring Lake Regional Park adjacent to the Schaar's Bluff Gathering Center. The energy generated by the turbine is first directed to the building for electricity. If excess electricity is generated, it is sold to the power grid. The turbine is designed to generate 93% of the electrical demand at the Gathering Center. Public Transportation Dakota County is served by both the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority and the Metropolitan Transit Authority. Most of the bus routes are aimed at commuter services but limited cross community transit is available. The commuter routes are served by four transit hubs and several park and ride parking lots. Promotion of Non - motorized Transportation The County's bikeway system was established in 1978 and most communities within the County have local bike trail systems. The County has a total of 161 miles of paved bike trails along County roads. The County Parks and Open Space Department has also developed and maintains 19.3 miles of regional bike trails within Dakota County. The County is developing a countywide greenway system that will connect places residents want to go, including parks, shopping and home with hundreds of miles of off -road trails in natural setting. This system will not only create a very efficient transportation and recreation system, but also wildlife habitat and a system to improve water quality. The County has further supported the use of non - motorized transportation by installing bike lockers at the Western Service Center, a wellness area with changing rooms and showers at the Northern Service Center, and bike racks at most County buildings to facilitate non - motorized commuting. County Fleet Management In 2008, the County established a Fleet Management unit within the Operations Management Department. Fleet Management insures the efficient management of the County's vehicles through proper vehicle maintenance, reduced mileage, and evaluation of vehicle fuel use. The County is currently evaluating the potential of alternative fuels and has set aside $50,000 in 2009 for the evaluation and initial implementation of an alternative fuel system. Preservation / Enhancement of Natural Areas In 2002, the voters of Dakota County approved a levy to establish a Farmland & Natural Areas Program. To date, conservation easements on 3,517 acres of farmland and 2,456 acres of natural areas have been purchased preserving these valuable assets for future generations. The Parks and Open Space Department manages 5900 acres of parkland and implements a natural area restoration program in each park. The County has established a stormwater improvement program and reserved funds annually to make improvements to the stormwater systems on County building sites. To date, five rain gardens have been established at County buildings. Park System Plan The 2008 Dakota County Park System Plan establishes a contemporary vision that recognizes the park system as an integral part of the community that provides for diverse societal needs: healthy living, lifelong learning, protection of vital open space and natural systems, economic growth, and relevant recreation. The Park System Plan vision is comprised of Great Places, Connected Places and Protected Places. Dakota County's priorities for the next ten years include 52 miles of regional greenways. The entire system (city and regional) could include more than 200 miles of greenways over time, supporting non - vehicle modes of transportation throughout the county. Local Food Production Eight communities in Dakota County have established nine local farmers markets that provide opportunities for the sale of locally grown food. In addition, the County Parks and Open Space Department provides garden plots at the Spring Lake Regional Park. These efforts, while external to County government, lower the transportation - related energy costs of shipping food lone distanriq, Awards Governor's MnGREAT (Minnesota Government Reaching Environmental Achievements Together) - recognizes environmental achievements by government employees. The program focuses on the prevention of waste and pollution, the reduction of waste at its source, conservation of energy and water, recycling and composting. Dakota County was awarded the MnGREAT Award in 2004 for its vision, leadership, and commitment to design and construct high - performance, sustainable building projects, as exemplified by the Dakota County Lebanon Hills Regional Park Visitor Center. The Visitor Center demonstrates how adequate and sustainable spaces can be constructed with a small ecological footprint, while also providing a energy - efficient and long- lasting facility with minimal impact upon future operating costs The Northern Service Center was awarded an EPA ENERGY STAR rating with a score of 98 out of a possible 100 points for demonstrating superior energy performance. The Northern Service Center was rated in the top four percent of the most energy efficient buildings in the nation. 33 Appendix C: Relevant Dakota County Board Resolutions Board Resolution No. 07 -297 - Acceptance Of Grant And Authorization To Execute Grant Agreement And Electrical Cogeneration Contract With Dakota Electric Association For The Schaar's Bluff Gathering Center Wind Turbine Board Resolution No. 06 -567 - Approval Of Schaar's Bluff Gathering Center Design Development And Amendment Of 2006 Parks Capital Improvement Program Budget Board Resolution No. 05 -460 - Authorization To Execute Contract With Prairie Technologies Inc., DBA Direct Digital Controls, For Energy Management System Replacement At Western Service Center Board Resolution No. 05 -228 - Appointment Of County Board Member To Metro Counties Energy Task Force Board Resolution No. 03 -437 - Award of Bid and Authorization to Execute Contract with Traffic Control Corporation to Purchase Light Emitting Diode (LED) Traffic Signal Indications Board Resolution No. 03 -286 - Authorization to Execute Contracts with Direct Digital Controls, Inc. and Energy Services Group for Energy Management System Installation and Replacement Board Resolution No. 01 -10 - Approval of Design, Construction, and Sustainability Standards for County Buildings (this document covers bullets 1,2, 6,7,8,9,10,11— all of these projects were constructed with these standards) Board Resolution No. 99 -534 - Authorization to Execute Contract with Allweather Roof for Farmington Library Roof Replacement Board Resolution No. 97 -675 - Award of Professional Electrical Engineering Services Contract to Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson & Associates for the Government Complex Lighting Retrofit Project Board Resolution No. 97 -124 - Authorization to Submit Application to Northern States Power (NSP) for Local Government Energy Conservation Program Board Resolution No. 95 -450 - Authorizes that the Dakota County Board of Commissioners directs County staff to prepare amendments to Ordinance No. 110, Solid Waste Management, for consideration by the County Board in 1995, to incorporate requirements for the disposal of non - hazardous industrial waste; and the Dakota County Board of Commissioners directs staff to continue the development of amendments to Ordinance No. 110, Solid Waste Management, pertaining to incineration and landspreading of solid waste and to review the need for amendments related to designation and energy recovery facilities and report back to the Physical Development Committee of the Whole early in 1996. Board Resolution No. 93 -656 - Authorizes that the Dakota County Board of Commissioners directs staff to attempt to negotiate an agreement with NRG and other possible large refuse derived fuel users for the processing of Dakota County's mixed municipal solid waste, and to contact other regional counties as to possibly working together; and that staff is directed to prepare a Request for Proposals for waste 34 processing, including an MRF, organic composting, and a mass burn waste to energy facility in the event that negotiations on refuse derived fuel fail; and that the Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Physical Development Division Director to enter into an agreement with a consultant to assist in the negotiations and preparations of the Request for Proposals at a cost not to exceed $100,000, subject to the County Attorney's approval as to form and execution. Board Resolution No. 93 -664 - Authorizes That staff is directed to prepare a Request for Proposals for waste processing including an MRF, organic composting, and a mass burn waste to energy facility in the event that negotiations on refuse derived fuel fail; and that staff is directed to prepare a Request for Proposals for waste processing including an MRF, organic composting, and a mass burn waste to energy facility in the event that negotiations on refuse derived fuel fail. Board Resolution No. 93 -582 - Authorizes that the Dakota County Board of Commissioners selects the following two processing options (as presented on June 29, 1993) for further study of the waste remaining after reduction and recycling: System 4 - -RDF (Modified) (Including a comingled Materials Recovery Facility and a segregated organic composting program with refuse derived fuel production and the possible use of available existing capacity) System 5- -Mass Burn (Modified) (Including a comingled Materials Recovery Facility and segregated organic composting with waste to energy mass burn technology). And the Dakota County Board of Commissioners directs staff to conduct an analysis of the markets available for segregated organic compost, and refuse derived fuel. Board Resolution No. 93 -218 - Authorizes that the Dakota County Board of Commissioners approves acceptance of a grant from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Minnesota ReLeaf Program for a windbreak planting in Spring Lake Park Reserve. Board Resolution No. 91 -1027 - Authorizes that the Dakota County Board of Commissioners strongly encourages the United States Department of Energy to locate a permanent national spent fle) repository expeditiously; and that the Dakota County Board authorizes its Chair to sign letters directed to the Federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, and United States Department of Energy communicating the positions stated herein. Board Resolution No. 92 -762 - Authorizes that the Dakota County Board of Commissioners awards the bid for the Judicial Center Re -roof Project to Sela Roofing and Remodeling, Inc., 3233 Hennepin Ave. South, Minneapolis, MN 55408, as the lowest competitive bidder meeting specifications in the Alternate Base Bid amount of $182,385 and unit price for insulation replacement of $2.75 per square foot; and that expenditure is approved from the Judicial Center Remodeling CIP project remaining funds in the amount of $14,385 as additional funding for the re- roofing project. Board Resolution No. 91 -623 - Authorizes that the Deputy County Administrator be authorized to execute an agreement with Data Center Systems for one 20 -ton Liebert cooling unit, in an amount not to exceed $21,730, subject to approval by the County Attorney's Office as to form and execution. z/a Fuel Type Pounds CO2 /Gallon Gasoline 19.54 Diesel 22.37 E -100 0 E -85 2.93 E -10 17.59 B2 21.92 B20 17.89 B100 0 Appendix D: Summary of Evaluation Criteria Assumptions and Measures Natural Gas Common ways to measure natural gas includes therms and cubic feet. There are 0.12 pounds of CO2 per cubic foot of gas, or 12 pounds of CO2 per therm. Source. Propane There are 139.11 pounds of CO2 per million BTUs (MBtu). Source. There are 91,330 BTUs per gallon of liquid propane, therefore each gallon of propane contains 12.7 pounds of CO2. Electricity The carbon content of electricity varies depending on the mix of production sources available in a particular location. Dakota County uses power from both Xcel Energy and Dakota Electric, each of which has different carbon content. Xcel Energy has a carbon intensity of 1.650 Ibs CO2 /kW (reported in 2003), while Dakota Electric has 2.321 Ibs of CO2 /kw (reported in 2005). Xcel supplies approximately 75% of Dakota County government's electrical power based on 2008 figures. Using a weighted average, the carbon intensity of the electricity used by Dakota County government is 1.81775 pounds of CO2 per kW. Transportation Fuel The following are emissions factors for transportation fuel. Source. �3 Municipal Solid Waste (MSW), Landfilling and Incineration Incineration The Energy Information Administration states that there are 919 pounds of CO2 per short ton of MSW when incinerated, using average percentages of MSW composition. This means that there is 0.4595 tons of CO2 per short ton of MSW when incinerated. Source. Landfill The Climate and Air Pollution Planning Assistant (CAPPA) provides assumptions for Landfilling MSW. The CAPPA tool was provided by ICLEI. The CAPPA estimates that each pound of Iandfilled waste is responsible for 0.00175 metric tons of greenhouse gas. Appendix E: Strategy Research Template Please use this template to prepare a brief (5 minute) presentation for each of your strategies. This form should also be submitted electronically to OPA staff. Your Name: Strategy Category: Strategy Name: Strategy Description (brief paragraph /bullets of WHAT the strategy is and means and the County's role): Action Steps (Based on your research, WHERE would you recommend this be implemented, such as countywide or a demonstration project with one entity? HOW would you write the first action step ?): Value and Impact (WHY is this strategy important and needed to meet stated goais? WHAT is the primary benefit to implementing this strategy? If possible, quantify HOW MUCH you think this strategy could ultimately impact energy use? What would be the anticipated life -cycle cost of this strategy? Measures: Operational Impact and Costs. Operational Impact: Cost /Investment: Low- cost —less than $10,000 M ed iu m- cost —$10- 250,000 High - cost —more than $250,000 Timeline and Feasibility (WHEN can this strategy reasonably be implemented? WHAT level of effort is required to implement it? WHAT are the primary barriers or potential pitfalls that might have to be overcome (e.g., Policy, Political Environment, Culture, Budget, Staffing) Measures: Timeframe and Initial Investment (person hours). Short- term —less than 2 years Low effort—less than 100 hours Mid- term -2 -5 years Medium effort-100 to 300 hours Long- term -5 years or more High effort—more than 300 hours Other (Share any other specific information about this strategy that is important for implementation): 39 Appendix F: Ranking of Strategies by Evaluation Criteria Strategies by Metric Tons of GHG Avoided Row Labels Puruse Joint Fuel Purchasing Opportunities Add an "Energy and GHG impacts" section to County Request for Board Actions (RBAs) Efficient use of ag water Grant Assistance for Cities LEED certification for County buildings Low - emission land management In Parks Promote EV Legislation Document GHG emissions HHW Pickup Expand capacity for hydroelectricity at Byllesby dam Food production on park land Energy Legislative Platform Promote Alt. Commute Progs (no cost) Reduce antra -County travel through IT improvements 10% Fuel Efficiency Increase by Class Solar Heating/Hot Water for Park Buildings eve County owned vehicles for work purposes 2010 - Empl recyle 60% of MSW from County work Non - motorized commuting (capital improvements) Employee Telecommuting ®es)g at' �a i ties fc t en�c�e Modify waste management practices - County Virtual Office Install a ground source heat pump (aka geothermal) at a Coun building site. Sum of Metric Tons of GHG 8 10 11 17 22 32 37 52 65 M s 72 83 85 40 rtactiy Biomass production Green Building Program for Cities Neighborhood Energy Sweep EECBG Programs Employee Training for energy conservation Fwo County Building Standards plant Trees ..: ty . y >W Energy Finance District Improve Public Awareness of residential conservation Implement a rk System Plan • . Renewable Energy Purchasing thru utilities Salt l e' gy W r Bikeway, sidewalk, fiber optic - reduce VMT B nild at �d Tra islt 1 et t +Ca` ar Used building material recycling Process�aII olld wasto� Increase MSW Recycling by 10 % t'8Tf Strategies by Dollars Spent (or Saved) per Metric Ton of GHG Avoided Strategy County $ spent / Ton of GHG avoided Inc to.ed, iles rave Energy mini - audits Reduac q oil ty travel l Natural Gas Generators t ( etpof( a�at romote energyco sera Convert Fleet ElecIAlt Fuel Vehicles 'IO% Fuel elute Incr � County owned vehicles for work purposes Site, and` Des riii1N Fa titles for energy e#fT EECBG Programs ty BulIdIng Standards � EPP 4, Nlaxtm(zerharti`cipatioii in Ut ty rebate` programs Work with CDA Ei Biomass production ' elecommuting. Private, state, federal funds for renewabies ar slistein CI T aiin �or energy nhie Ilse gre lblackCwa foion'�table ses' Low - emission land management in Parks E;fflclen *. g wat r ". MN Energy C e Pu OS" 160 196 400 675 1,110 b � 1,307 ��SIY 2,026 3,492 4 '8 3,993 9,482 178,830 (380) (323) M ( 239), ? (224) rare (223 (195) (125) 1�4 (101) rov (58) 49 (25) Energy Leadership Position Grant Assistance for Cities Promote EV Legislation pro HHW Pickup HourCar for Public Use Energy Legislative Platform Document GHG emissions Puruse Joint Fuel Purchasing Opportunities Modify waste management practices - County Food production on park land Sales�ax Ex"eip Mon Characterize and monitor existing County -owned habitats via ecological surveys •`"Promo ! ®! . Prog ljnO c ost Add an "Energy and GHG Impacts" section to County Request for Board Actions (RBAs) n Process all solid waste Wind Turbine Renewable Energy Purchasing thru utilities inaiz .mtersect EMib Food composting 3uildi ins Solar Heating /Hot Water for Park Buildings 13 k a "' " "3idevva `'fiber op 45:f Improve Public Awareness of residential conservation )�►staU `hive solar".systeinaf a Implement Park System Plan r en uilt�in Energy Improvement Fund Neigbboihoo � . e� Install a ground source heat pump (aka geothermal) at a County building site. 1s© Em Non - motorized commuting (capital improvements) ea rr� Promote Emply Transit Use Pisr 7reesn C Virtual Office itil� s 1 2 3 11 18 zs 30 49 L3 138 195 259 352 iii 530 1,427 42 Strategies by Fiscal Impact to County Strategy Plant Trees in County ROW Implement Park System Plan Build and Expand Transit Network (Cedar BRT) Virtual Office Grant Assistance for Cities eshiorlio , yep s Green Building Program for Cities aae : a achas�`"thr Energy Improvement Fund Partner with Higher Ed on Renewables W rocess<aPIsroliied was '' � install a ground source heat pump (aka geothermal) at a County building site. Promote Emply Transit Use Private, state, federal funds for renewables TOtiairIC 2010 - Empl recyle 60% of MSW from County work 1�sall;an'hre sp)A�ys'aitnijt tui ldtig' _w- Signalized Intersection Efficiency Smart Energy Workshop Energy Legislative Platform i ifthigelfrirtifih ... Food composting ' ED' ce l�fCcatio R n '"t�oun�y�tixn'l�tng Solar Heating/Hot Water for Park Buildings elf au x A Efficient use of ag water otirCar";f+ r HHW Pickup Ise. Low - emission land management In Parks ' aste H t Characterize and monitor existing County-owned habitats via ecological surveys Par, path n hd ow interest loan and to t owners o ash ; i .�,r PAS � � _#�9 „t�dt cOnsery ®ene Promote Alt. Commute Progs (no cost) • P ro p ose leg statien o ex empt energy conservation expenses Promote EV Legislation a ,44.444. �H�G�7mpa :l�ques�fa come- s?) Fiscal Impact to County �S pER1� (975,000) 3 9�i1 (300,000) (174,578) (103,000) (100,000) (37,721) (32,000) (25,000) rc (22,000) (13,322) (1 (10,000) (6,195) (2,100) (2,000) (1,173) (501) Food production on park land Piomo ct n ails .,, Use grey /blackwater for non - potable uses Employee Telecommuting r ent Natural Gas Generators Biomass production „ ncie'aso: l ass Fleet policies that promote energy conservation Expand ca' " �'Bypesb Convert Fleet Elec/Alt Fuel Vehicles cp ipation Site and Design Park Facilities for energy efficiency � laenth►es`o ed • " A113 favele(�or3N 3�u�` M Energy mini- audits ace Te37 ork Employee Training for energy conservation EE .YS CBG : a E .dt'bA oS Work with CDA i3iikairOttiff Pursue Joint Fuel Purchasing Opportunities Strategies by Leadership Score Row Labels verve EECBG..Programs Add an "Energy and GHG Impacts" section to County Request for Board Actions (RBAs) Puiuse 301: t Euei l'urchnsm HHW Pickup Waste: Promote EV Legislation Incentiv to'Reduce Miles;Traveied forWo Natural Gas Generators ader¢e and rnorntor *17-4g Cpun ecologipal „surveyg- Signalized Intersection Efficiency %Saiiiiitik- OAmttegw.tz Wind Turbine Ene inl - Food composting 1= nerg 7phallenge'': . EPP on rnotorlxec) commuting (capital knprovemei Interpretive Info iiturnti Pill OS -owned habitats vi s (no cost Imp Public Awareness of residential conservation Energy Finance District somo 27 2,752 4,000 4,275 7,919 8,428 17,700 33,387 63,497 Leadership Score 6 7 7 8 8 8 8. 8 44 l2ednce infra -Go nhrottgh T RcoW@me Employee Training for energy conservation �Gra it Participate in the state's low interest loan fund to low- income home owners for residential up that conserve energy. d.:ertf it�rlotiiiuflr� Propose legislation to exempt energy conservation expenses from state sales tax. itlaat reins mod:" mac. �a Expand capacity for hydroelectricity at Byllesby dam Process ail solid "visi Promote Green Jobs irtner with 1�ignerEd on Renewables County Building Standards Stuart Energy Wor_ , Neighborhood Energy Sweep Used budding material recycling Implement Park System Plan Low erhissIon in'. Increase MSW Recycling by 10% Maxtmize'Partid Biomass production G eert uddln7 Program for Cttl Pri state, federal funds for renewabies Energy improvement f=und Install an active solar system at a County buildng site. I Motlify wa$te fnanagement practices Coui Install a ground source heat pump (aka geothermal) at a County building site WorkwrthDA 70% Fuel Efficiency Increase by Class 1Jse greylWackwa ker for non potable us Energy Leadership Position tte and Design Park Fadilttles for energy efficiencyF Bikeway, sidewalk, fiber optic - reduce VMT Renewable Energy Purchasing thru utilities oiti�t On and off -site carbon capture and storage, cap & trade Food production on park land !omote EmpX 7ranstt 1Jse County owned vehicles for work purposes 'feet pldes 2ha romade energy ei tiserva 2010 - Empl recyle 60% of MSW from County work HqurCar"t`ur PubilcrUse rams M;. Promote low- impact land development thru loans convert Flee Efecllklt 1 uel Vehicles Solar Heating /Hot Water for Park Buildings Efficient use of ag �nrater v � � � ,'' Build and Expand Tr Network (Cedar BRT) sa 10 10 10 12 8 8 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 Appendix G: Glossary of Terms Biomass: Total dry weight of all living organisms that can be supported at each tropic level in a food chain. Also, materials that are biological in origin, including organic material (both living and dead) from above and below ground, for example, trees, crops, grasses, tree litter, roots, and animals and animal waste. Source: Nebraska Energy Office Carbon dioxide: A colorless, odorless, non - poisonous gas that is a normal part of the ambient air. Carbon dioxide is a product of fossil fuel combustion. Although carbon dioxide does not directly impair human health, it is a greenhouse gas that traps terrestrial (i.e., infrared) radiation and contributes to the potential for global warming. Source: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Carbon equivalent: A metric measure used to compare the emissions of the different greenhouse gases based upon their global warming potential (GWP). Greenhouse gas emissions in the United States are most commonly expressed as "million metric tons of carbon equivalents" (MMTCE). Global warming potentials are used to convert greenhouse gases to carbon dioxide equivalents. Source: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Carbon footprint: a measure of the impact our activities have on the environment.. It relates to the amount of greenhouse gases produced in our day -to -day lives through burning fossil fuels for electricity, heating and transportation etc. As this refers to measurement of all greenhouse gases produced and has units of tonnes (or kg) of carbon dioxide equivalent, Dakota County will reference greenhouse gas inventory in reference to the measure of the impact of activities in measurement of carbon dioxide (equivalents). Carbon sequestration: The uptake and storage of carbon. Trees and plants, for example, absorb carbon dioxide, release the oxygen and store the carbon. Fossil fuels were at one time biomass and continue to store the carbon until burned. Source: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Cogeneration: Production of two useful forms of energy such as high- temperature heat and electricity from the same process. Source: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Combustion: Chemical oxidation accompanied by the generation of light and heat. Source: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Composting: Partial breakdown of organic plant and animal matter by aerobic bacteria to produce a material that can be used as a soil conditioner or fertilizer Source: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Cooling Degree Days: The number of degrees per day that the average daily temperature is above 65 degrees Fahrenheit. The daily average temperature is the mean of the maximum and minimum temperatures for a 24 hour period. Source: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change 46 Biodegradable: Material that can be broken down into simpler substances (elements and compounds) by bacteria or other decomposers. Paper and most organic wastes such as animal manure are biodegradable. Source: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change British thermal unit (Btu): The quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water one degree of Fahrenheit at or near 39.2 degrees Fahrenheit. Emissions coefficient /factor: A unique value for scaling emissions to activity data in terms of a standard rate of emissions per unit of activity (e.g., grams of carbon dioxide emitted per barrel of fossil fuel consumed). Source: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Emissions: Releases of gases to the atmosphere (e.g., the release of carbon dioxide during fuel combustion). Source: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Electrical Energy: The generation or use of electric power over a period of time expressed in kilowatthours (kWh), megawatthouse (MWh), or gigawatthours (GWh). There are several types of electrical energy. Source: Nebraska Energy Office Energy conservation: Reduction or elimination of unnecessary energy use and waste. Source: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Energy: The capacity for doing work as measured by the capability of doing work (potential energy) or the conversion of this capability to motion (kinetic energy). Energy has several forms, some of which are easily convertible and can be changed to another form for useful work. Most of the world's convertible energy comes from fossil fuels that are burned to produce heat that is then used as a transfer medium to mechanical or other means in order to accomplish tasks. Energy- efficiency: The ratio of the useful output of services from an article of industrial equipment to the energy use by such an article; for example, vehicle miles traveled per gallon of fuel (mpg). Source: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change ENERGY STAR ®: a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency alid the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. The energy performance of commercial and industrial facilities is scored on a 1 -100 scale and those facilities that achieve a score of 75 or higher are eligible for the ENERGY STAR, indicating that they are among the top 25% of facilities in the country for energy performance. Fossil fuel: A general term for buried combustible geologic deposits of organic materials, formed from decayed plants and animals that have been converted to crude oil, coal, natural gas, or heavy oils by exposure to heat and pressure in the earth's crust over hundreds of millions of years. Source: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Fossil fuel combustion: Burning of coal, oil (including gasoline), or natural gas. The burning needed to generate energy release carbon dioxide by- products that can include unburned hydrocarbons, methane, and carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide, methane, and many of the unburned hydrocarbons slowly oxidize into carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Common sources of su fossil fuel combustion include cars and electric utilities. Source: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Generation (Electricity): The process of producing electrical energy from other forms of energy; also the amount of electric energy produced, usually expressed in kilowatthours (kWh) or megawatthours (MWh). Gross generation is the electrical output at the terminals of the generator, usually expressed in megawatts (MW). Net generation is gross generation minus the service power requirements of the generating station itself. Source: Nebraska Energy Office Global warming: The progressive gradual rise of the earth's surface temperature thought to be caused by the greenhouse effect and responsible for changes in global climate patterns. Source: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Greenhouse gas (GHG): Any gas that absorbs infrared radiation in the atmosphere. Greenhouse gases include, but are not limited to, water vapor, carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), ozone (03), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6). Source: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Hydropower: Electrical energy produced by falling or flowing water. Kyoto Protocol: Negotiated by more than 160 nations in December 1997, aims to reduce net emissions of certain greenhouse gases (primarily carbon dioxide (CO2)). Each of the participating developed countries must decide how to meet its respective reduction goal during a five -year period (2008- 2012). Specific ground rules remain to be worked out at future negotiating sessions. Source: United States Energy Information Administration Landfill: Land waste disposal site in which waste is generally spread in thin layers, compacted, and covered with a fresh layer of soil each day. LED: Light Emitting Diode LEED® - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design: a third -party certification program and the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. LEED promotes a whole - building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. Load: An end -use device or customer that receives power from an electrical system. Metering: The process and methods of utilizing devices to measure the amount and direction of electrical energy flow; particularly for end -use. Source: Nebraska Energy Office Municipal solid waste (MSW): Residential solid waste and some non - hazardous commercial, institutional, and industrial wastes. This material is generally sent to municipal landfills for disposal ,,.�;y 48 Natural gas: Underground deposits of gases consisting of 50 to 90 percent methane (CH4) and small amounts of heavier gaseous hydrocarbon compounds such as propane (C3H4) and butane (C4H10). Nonbiodegradable: Substance that cannot be broken down in the environment by natural processes. Non - renewable energy: Used to describe energy sources that exist in a limited amount on Earth. Thus all available material could eventually be completely used up. Coal, oil and gas (see fossil fuels) are considered as non - renewable energy sources because the rate of their formation is so slow on human timescales that they we are using them without them being replaced. Uranium (used in nuclear power) is also non - renewable, although its reserves are very large compared to its rate of use. Source: Australian Academy of Science Off -Peak Energy: Electrical energy supplied during a period of relatively low system demand as specified in a contract. Peak Energy: Electrical energy supplied during a period of high system demand as specified in a contract. Photovoltaic and solar thermal energy: Energy radiated by the sun as electromagnetic waves (electromagnetic radiation) that is converted into electricity by means of solar (i.e., photovoltaic) cells or useable heat by concentrating (i.e., focusing) collectors. Point source: A single identifiable source that discharges pollutants into the environment. Examples are smokestack, sewer, ditch, or pipe. Recycling: Collecting and reprocessing a resource so it can be used again. Renewable energy: Energy obtained from sources that are essentially inexhaustible, unlike, for example, the fossil fuels, of which there is a finite supply. Renewable sources of energy include wood, waste, geothermal, wind, photovoltaic, and solar thermal energy. Source: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Solar energy: Direct radiant energy from the sun. It also includes indirect forms of energy such as wind, falling or flowing water (hydropower), ocean thermal gradients, and biomass, which are produced when direct solar energy interact with the earth. Source: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Source: Any process or activity that releases a greenhouse gas, an aerosol, or a precursor of a greenhouse gas into the atmosphere. Source: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Sustainability: stability in fiscal, social and physical systems, achieved through meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Source: Environment and Natural Resources Strategic plan Vehicle miles traveled (VMT): One vehicle traveling the distance of one mile. Thus, total vehicle miles or kilometers is the total mileage traveled by all vehicles. City of Evan Meo TO: ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION FROM: ASSISTANT TO THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR MILLER DATE: JUNE 3, 2010 SUBJECT: CITY OF EAGAN SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES Per the request of the Commission, below is a list of efforts and initiatives that the City has taken or is currently exploring to reduce energy use, increase sustainability, and reduce the City's carbon footprint. These efforts respond to the City Council's 2009 -2010 environmental goal to: Exemplify a broad -based and comprehensive commitment to environmental sustainability and energy efficiency by adopting conservation and alternative energy strategies by pursuing the use of local, non-polluting, renewable, and recycled resources, while encouraging residents and businesses to do likewise. The following is a summary of efforts being taken City-wide: Energy Reductions • The City has been awarded a $657,000 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant through the Department of Energy as provided through the Federal Economic Stimulus Program. Upon receipt of the grant and with the assistance of its energy providers, the City will be able to implement energy saving and conservation initiatives in most City buildings. These include improvements to heating and cooling systems, replacement of inefficient fixture and lamps, improved control systems, etc. • Completed energy audits on City buildings • Lighting sensors to automatically turn off lights at City facilities, including Fire Stations • Lights in soda/vending machines remain off while the machines remain operational • Programmable thermostats in City facilities, including fire station bays and park shelters, which have been programmed to correspond to scheduled activities • Construction has begun on a new Fire Safety Center, which will replace Fire Station #2, resulting in a significantly more energy efficient building (including geothermal heating) • Installation of high efficiency lighting fixtures in all park buildings • Employed water saving technologies at irrigated athletic sites including the use of rain sensors, surfactants to improve absorption, high efficiency spray heads and controllers and off -peak run scheduling • Using grant dollars from Dakota Electric, a three phase energy audit and sustainability engineering review occurred at the Central Maintenance Campus during late 2008 /early 2009. Plans are in place and quotations have been secured to install a computerized energy CITY OF EAGAN SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES June 3, 2010 Page 2 management system and refurbish all lighting. This sustainability initiative will result in an approximate 2.5 year payback. The lighting retrofit alone is predicted to result in a greenhouse gas reduction of 147,444 lbs. of CO2 annually. • Currently investigating various alternative energy efficient street lights options • Installed one Roundabout (Northwood Parkway) in '08 and contracted for a 2 one (Rahn & Diffley) for '09 to reduce congestion, idling and vehicle crash severity • Established an Odd -Even Sprinkling ban for water conservation purposes minimizing the need to build additional wells and reservoirs • Generator in place at the south water treatment plant • Participation in Dakota Electric's load shedding program to reduce energy needs during peak times • Time of day pumping schedule for energy savings on plant and wells in reduced rates • City policy requiring employees to turn off computer monitors at night; research underway to determine way to turn off CPUs at night, but still allow for necessary updates • Purchase of green products such as recycled paper • Reduced the number of printers across City, which has lead to a reduction in overall printing and a more energy - efficient approach to sharing of printers • Geothermal heating is currently being installed at the Eagan Civic Arena, which includes 33 new wells that have been drilled. Project anticipated to be completed in August/September 2010. Vehicle and Equipment Usage • Downsized three fire vehicles to more fuel efficient Ford Escapes versus the previously used mid or full sized SUV's • Implemented a "no idling" policy for all City vehicles • Developed a" Non - motorized Maintenance Program" for the maintenance of trails and trail corridors. The program utilizes a bicycle pedaled by a staff member to pull a cart carrying hand tools to trim grass, pick up debris and make minor repairs in trail corridors and boulevards. It has minimized the need for the vehicle previously used to conduct these activities. • An electric maintenance cart has been rented for the summer to transport Park employees and equipment to the nearby Community Center in lieu of using a vehicle. The cart is also used to assist with on -site maintenance activities. • Mowing routes requiring that mowers be trailered to sites have been modified to minimize the drive times • Ground speed oriented spreaders, pre- wetting (applying liquid salt brine to salt as it leaves the truck) and a new machine that allows up to 90 gallons of salt brine to be applied along with each ton of salt have all resulted in the reduction of winter chemical usage from approximately 170 tons per event during the 05 -06 season down to an average of 88 tons per winter event in 08 -09 season • Automated Vehicle Locator (AVL) program has been started in Public Works Street Maintenance and Police, resulting in savings in fuel and vehicle maintenance costs (e.g. With AVL, maintenance employees can currently drive past a winter parking violation, press a button in the cab, and that mapping data is electronically transferred directly to a Police CITY OF EAGAN SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES June 3, 2010 Page 3 "beat map" that will display directly onto the computer in our squad cars so that officers can proceed directly to the location of greatest concentration when time allows. Direct "real time" information prevents fuel usage where officers otherwise might drive around the community looking for violations /violators. This mapping of "snow birds" has also helped minimize the travel time for subsequent cleanup plowing.) • The Lebanon Hills Regional Park/Holland Lake Lift Station was recently rebuilt with high capacity variable speed pumps replacing earlier high energy demand 3 -stage pumps providing increased pumping capacity with comparatively less power requirements. • The city has moved to state mandated increase from 2% to 5 % bio diesel on May 1, 2009. The "bio" portion is primarily derived from local soybean production (reducing oil consumption) City Operations • Deep water wells are pulled, inspected and repaired on a scheduled preventative life cycle basis to insure that they continue to operate at maximum efficiency rather than waiting for pump efficiency curves to dictate the timing of major repairs. • Taking advantage of new technology, advanced training for staff and diligently managing application rates of winter chemicals have all resulted in a net reduction of approximately 44% for winter chemicals per storm event over the past 4 snow seasons. • Eagan's successful computerized Pavement Management Program (PMP), now in its 20 year, has resulted in numerous energy savings . Pavements are refurbished at approximately 80% into their traditional lifecycle in ways that use less new asphalt resulting in oil savings. • "Emerge" software program installed in 2008 that enables technicians to enter pavement condition data onto a tablet PC in the field, thus streamlining the data collection and entry process resulting in less fuel consumption • Specified the use of recycled asphalt shingles in Hot Mixed Asphalt (HMA) pavements for street resurfacing contracts • Mowing lines continue to be pulled back at various park sites as appropriate, equating to fewer acres and fewer hours of mower operation • The City's Forestry Division created an Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Management Plan, and received an $89,000 grant from the MN Department of Agriculture Forest Protection Reserve, which is being used to implement the EAB in boulevards and parks. An EAB Management Project contract was awarded to St. Croix Tree Service, which included the removal of 100 at -risk boulevard ash trees, the grinding of stumps and site restoration (black dirt and grass seed), the installation of non -ash replacement trees, and the protection (via pesticide injection) of 20 high- priority boulevard ash trees. The work is to be completed on June 15, 2010. All of the wood material from the program will be reused at either the new Fire Safety Center or as mulch at City parks and facilities. • Dakota Valley Recycling (a partnership between the cities of Eagan, Apple Valley, and Burnsville) offers numerous sustainable program, including: o ARROW Program (a way to support and recognize local businesses and organizations that recycle, recycling waste, buy recycled- content materials or supplies, sell products with recycled content, reuse materials, and reduce waste, pollution or energy use. o Oversee curbside recycling program CITY OF EAGAN SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES June 3, 2010 Page 4 o Serve as resource for program such as rain barrels, composting, and the Dakota County Recycling Zone o Provide education on sustainable efforts, including green cleaning products, recycling of electronics and hazardous waste, etc. Capitalizing on Natural Resources • An anemometer has been installed on a city water tank to start collecting wind speed data for future research into the practicality and feasibility of local wind generation opportunities • Native prairie has been installed at several locations to replace manicured turf • Carpet used in the building contains 25 percent recycled material and is 100 percent recyclable • Buffer strips are maintained around ponds and wetlands to filter run -off and help minimize the need for treatment efforts, especially in adjoining lakes • Rain garden and rain barrel program implemented to utilize storm water versus groundwater sources • Wetland buffers & wetland banking - promote the protection & preservation of natural areas • Erosion and sediment control program • Use of influent water to help cool water treatment facility • Solar feasibility study completed by the Public Works Department to determine the practicality and feasibility of installing solar panels on top of city water reservoirs for an alternative energy supply for adjacent needs (i.e. ball field lights, etc) (to be presented to the City Council in August 2010) Partnerships • Participation in Gun Club Lake Watershed Management Organization • Signed U.S. Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement • Marketfest program promotes local food sources and reduction in transportation of food • Encouraged County to implement radio transmitted traffic signal coordination for improved traffic flow and reduced congestion along Yankee Doodle & Pilot Knob Road corridors • Partnered with Dakota County to be the first in the state to use flashing yellow left turn arrows to reduce vehicle idling • Partnership with Caponi Art Park to maintain the park and green space in the community Community Planning • Continually constructing new trails to increase connectivity throughout city promoting and providing for alternative transportation modes • Designated as a Tree City USA • Walkability/Pedestrian focused development and redevelopment • Mixed use housing/retail availability • Cedar Avenue Bus Rapid Transit Corridor • Park and Ride facilities (bus) • Density and transit oriented development thereby reducing the length of trips to work • Completing infill development to maximize resources and amenities Co� CITY OF EAGAN SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES June 3, 2010 Page 5 • Comprehensive Guide Plan —master plan for proper land uses, transportation, and public facilities /parks • Conservation of park land and open space; creation of 55 parks across City Citizen Opportunities • Adopt -a -Park Program • Rain Garden installation assistance • Rain Barrel workshops • Buckthorn removal from private property • Oak Wilt Control Program on public property • Dutch Elm Control program on public property Assistant to the City Administrator COI Burnsville, MN - Official Website - Sustainability Search Green Guide Brochure Green Guide Book Green Tips Sustainability Tips MIMIZSZTEMEI Beauest Services or report an issue. Subscription Center Sian UD to receive agendas, minutes, news, etc. Documents: Government I Residents I Business I About Burnsville You are here: Home > Residents > All Departments > Sustainability Sustainability Sustainability Guide Plan Green Guide Book Green Guide Brochure ustainabilit.XTIps Fact Sheets: Sustainable Food Choices. Sustainable Energy Product Stewardship Renewable Energy "The City of Bumsville will promote development that maintains or enhances economic opportunity and community well -being while protecting and restoring the natural environment upon which people and economies depend. Sustainability meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." Related Links: Green Tips Dakota Valley Recycling Low Impact Living Conservation International Do It Green! Minnesota NextStep - MN Sustainable Communities Network The Global Footprint Network Redefining Progress http://www.ci.burnsville.mn.us/index.aspx?N1D-842 Page 1 of 2 Home I News 1 Calendar 1 Documents I Contact Us . iiSilit .T �lL r End] - ,,,rz. 0 The City of Burnsville completed a year -long sustainability review as part of its governance process in 2007. The process included input from a broad array of experts and stakeholders. By the end of the process, the city developed 14 priority areas of sustainability called Best Practices Areas (BPA's). During 2008, city staff worked with a consultant team to develop a more detailed sustainability guide plan based on the 14 BPA's. The guide plan provides practical ideas, activities and strategies for the city organization and the community that would make Bumsville more sustainable in future years. 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Improve transit infrastructure: Make shelters and bus stop locations more appealing for users; Provide facilities for bike parking; Improve bike /ped connections to transit locations. Ensure good transit service to and within new high density developments. Q m 0 I Potential Benefits Strategy 2 Reduce Drive Alone Trips Reduced traffic Reduced traffic. Less land used for parking Reduced traffic Strategy 3 - Improve Transportation to Burnsville Schools Federal grants, increased safety Implementation & Maintenance Cost Existing Staff Existing Staff Existing Staff Existing Staff Id IeR!ul eau!6u3 ACTIVITY / DESCRIPTION Consider instituting policies to reduce trips generated by City employees: Explore flex time and telecommuting policies. Consider developing Travel Demand Management Control Practices. ':Explore a car sharing policy: Organize and promote program. Examine opportunities for Safe Routes to School. /0( Potential Benefits Reduced drive alone trips to schools, increased safety I Strategy 4 - Promote Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure Decreased material needs and environmental impacts Reduced impervious surface Decreased material needs; Room for alternative travel modes Decreased material needs and environmental impacts Implementation & Maintenance Cost Dependant on policies implemented Existing Staff Existing Staff Existing Staff Dependent on techniques used eweJIewil waa_ p011S Ueld Ie1 }!ul camel inqs weal 6uoi camel 6uo ivawuedea peel luwoo 6upeeq6u3 ,. .. Bupueid .. _ au!6u3 ACTIVITY / DESCRIPTION Work with School District to examine transportation policy: Busing policy changes; Promote carpooling, bicycling and walking. Recycle existing roadway structure for street reconstruction projects. 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Consider applying passive solar principles to expansion of THE GARAGE. Explore installing a demonstration PV system as part of an expansion of THE GARAGE. Consider funding mechanisms to encourage residents to install renewable energy systems (e.g. low interest loans, assessing cost to property taxes, etc). Q m U 0 1 /08 Implementation Activities Potential Benefits Guarantee system performance for residents Improved housing efficiency Reduced energy use and cost Cost: I = Implementation A = Annual Cost Existing Staff Existing Staff Dependant on system installed elfuoi peel Bupueld Buganna Noed ACTIVITY / DESCRIPTION Investigate implementing solar access ordinance. Encourage proper solar orientation and passive solar construction. Explore the installation of solar energy systems in City facilities. u_ 0 1 I iut Potential Benefits Strategy 2 - Utilize Biofuels and Hybrid Technologies Reduced fuel cost and CO2 emissions Reduced fuel cost and CO2 emissions 30 -50% fuel cost savings Strategy 3 - Utilize Geothermal Systems 1 Cost Savings, Reduced Environmental impacts, cost savings Cost: I = Implementation A = Annual Cost Incorporated into cost of current projects $2,000 to $3,000 premium per vehicle $40,000 premium per vehicle Awaiting Bid Mei letilli Mel po4S mai 6uoi mai Buoi Ueld Ie13!u' luau� peei evinnn ovind 12 paid svom V 4 S '8 leald 10B J ACTIVITY / DESCRIPTION Cautiously continue with incorporating flex fuel in City fleet. Consider the use of hybrid technologies, especially plug -in hybrids. Consider hybrid medium duty chassis for larger vehicles. Explore the incorporation of a geothermal system in the ice arena. Q m 0 Q /10 Potential Benefits 30 -70% reduction in heating cost Increased geothermal installations in City Strategy 4 - Evaluate Wind Energy Potential Dramatically reduce CO2 emissions Determine if use of wind energy within City is feasible Cost: I = Implementation A = Annual Cost Variable with installation size Existing Staff I = $6,000 for City Hall A= $6,000 /year $500- $1,000 for equipment W.10 6U01 1yioed ACTIVITY / DESCRIPTION Explore the incorporation of a geothermal system into City facilities. Promote use of geothermal systems among businesses, residents and community groups, in particular in the Minnesota River Quadrant. Investigate participation in the Dakota Electric Wellspring Wind Energy Program. • Consider completing a wind speed study in Burnsville. m 0 Q m I 1! ! >, ice' 4' tut) 0 to - (5 ' ' () b • U bbO N U 5 /� C/� at • ') . 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Participate in Dakota Electric's Energy Audit Program for the remaining city facilities to identify opportunities for energy savings. Utilize the B3 Benchmarking Database for all city buildings to evaluate how well city buildings perform and direct resources accordingly. Q m c 1 iii Potential Benefits Comfort, reduces energy & costs Reduce energy use and cost Reduce energy use Guide for new buildings, reduce energy use Cost: I= Implementation A= Annual Cost I= Combined cost of approximately $85,000 A= Combined annual savings of $7,500- $12,500 Existing Staff I= $55,000 A= $6,500 annual savings I= Depends on level of involvement A= Existing Staff iuo1 lueuipedea peel ACTIVITY / DESCRIPTION Implement recommendations of City Hall Energy Audit (Improve HVAC Control Upgrades, Rebalance Air Systems, and Upgrade Building Automation System). Consider implementation of the Minnesota Municipal Energy Challenge. Implement recommendations of City Hall Energy Audit (Upgrade to Condensing Boiler upon failure of existing). Participate in Great River Energy's new construction program that encourages meeting LEED standards and ensures that new buildings meet the energy performance requirements of the Sustainability Building 2030 standards. 0 w LL 0 I c tr. Potential Benefits Reduced energy use Strategy 2 - Educate Businesses and Residents Reduced energy use Reduce energy use, educate customers Cost: I= Implementation A= Annual Cost Existing Staff Existing Staff Existing Staff eweJjawil weal 6uol waei pogS camel dogs luewpeclea pJoo3 uielsns ACTIVITY / DESCRIPTION Continue to replace and improve electrical equipment with more efficient equipment in the water production facilities. 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Promote Community Supported Agriculture (CSA's). m 0 14 MI .0 CI ) a, H -4--) a a) +J c E w r-I 0 0.. E 3 g E 11 , s-, 2 -5 a) - , 0 cI Cil L ., 0, < p O t O 4a N c) s•, O a) O ) C7 ° Gq _ w X a a) W p .SD + 0 ct O a) O 5. ° tzi rci E c , bO � O U c Z bo •� •� w o ° - d a) b Q ; a 0.x,4• -r 0- 0 •� O UQ r i )Zp4>>> UU • • • • • • • • • • • 176 U cd E v) a) vi .. N a) v) o - 0 - -c-ti cti a) O r ., 0 cct ct s bO O v a) tic bn o O 0 -0 — U En c) - �r 0 P . 0 gi O c0 U U cn a) a U . - U 'Ci 4 O U 0 cd a) a X) 0 0 0 - (I) V) a' O a) ,x U O 0 2 3 a)� a CI a ' a) •.: 0 • • BURNSVILLE City of Burnsvil 2009 Sustainabili 171 2009 Burnsville Sustainability Report City of Burnsville Sustainability Annual Report Published February 2010 Printed on 100% recycled paper J BURNSVILLE Page 2 Environmental Specialist 13713 Frontier Court Burnsville, MN 55337 Email: basts@ci.burnsville.mn.us Ira Table of Contents Executive Summary 4 Environmentally Preferable Purchasing 5 Product Stewardship 6 Greenhouse Gas Reduction 7 Sustainable Land Use 8 Sustainable Transportation 9 Renewable Energy 10 Energy Efficiency 11 Sustainable Building Practices 12 Community Health 13 Recycling and Waste Reduction 14 Healthy Urban Forests 15 Sustainability Education 16 Surface & Groundwater Resources 17 Innovative Opportunities 18 Additional Activities 19 / 73 Page 3 2009 Burnsville Sustainability Report Executive Summary First Annual Report This is the first annual Sustainability report for the City of Burnsville. The City Council adopted the Sustainability Guide Plan in February 2009. 2009 Efforts • Sustainability web page • Sustainability Brochure • Introduced the Sustainability Guide Plan to departments • City, of Burnsville Sustainability Team • Fact sheets for distribution and the web page • Grants for energy audits, LED holiday lights, energy upgrades for City Hall, Greenhouse Gas inventory, a financial incentive program for energy efficient building, and an Ice Center geo- thermal system Thank you to the many people involved in implementing the sus- tainable activities including the Sustainability Team: Julie Dor- shak, Jim Vasquez, Deb Strahler, Dean Mulso, JJ Ryan, Gary Novotny, Jeremy Strehlo, Deb Garross, Vicki Green, Karen Bergstrom, Tom Hansen, Steve Rueff, Patti Valley, Sue Bast, and Dan Hill. For more information on Sustainability in the City of Burnsville please visit www.burnsville.org/sustainabilitv Page 4 b y Environmentally Preferable Purchasing The City of Burnsville's EPP section of the Sustainability Guide Plan was highlighted in the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's newsletter "Buying Green ". http://www.pca.state.mn.us/oea/eppinewsletter/200906.pcif /ZS Burnsville will strive to establish city goals for environmentally preferable purchasing and develop a city-wide educational effort to purchase eco- nomical and environmentally prefer- able products and services. Local governments create new markets for environmentally pref- erable products and services through their purchasing decisions. The city of Burnsville is striving to purchase products and services that conserve energy, water and resources. • Developing an environmentally preferable product (EPP) tool for employees. It is a web -based tool with information on all aspects of EPP from copy paper to office furniture. • Will train employee on how to use the EPP tool and the ad- vantages of buying EPP. • Will highlight EPP local vendors when applicable. • Purchased 100% recycled- content copy paper for the mainte- nance facility. I Page 5 I 2009 Burnsville Sustainability Report Product Stewardship Product Stewardship is an environmental management strategy that means whoever designs, produces, sells, or uses a product takes responsibility for minimizing the product's environmental impact. Product stewardship encourages manufacturers, retailers and consumers to treat products as resources rather than waste, changing how they think about the products they make, buy and use. Outreach and education are essential tools for successfully implementing product stewardship initiatives. • Developed a product stewardship fact sheet that explains what it is, gives examples, and talks about the benefits of the pro- gram. It is available to residents and businesses on the sus - tainability webpage : http://www.ci.burnsville.mn.us/DocumentView.aspx?DID=1358 • City staff have attended product stewardship workshops and presentations at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Page 6 Burnsville will strive to promote product stewardship, including facilitating programs that partner with private industry to reduce the end -of -life impacts of products. Rechargeable Battery Recy- cling Corporation (RBRC) was founded in 1994 by manufacturers of niGkel cad- mium batteries and battery containing products. Now the RBRC accepts n any batteries, all privately funded, no taxpayers dollars. / We Burnsville will strive to inventory and set reduction targets for greenhouse Gr eenhous\ gas emissions for city facilities. Gas Reduction 171 A systematic accounting of the quantity of Greenhouse Gases (GHG) emitted for a defined entity over a given period of time is called a GHG inventory. The City received a grant to hire a con- sultant to complete the following activities: • Conduct a greenhouse gas inventory. • Establish a GHG inventory tracking system. • Recommend GHG emission reduction strategies The city fleet maintenance department: • Installed a tank for ethanol (E -85) gasoline. The city has ap- proximately 40 vehicles that use E -85. • Replaced an older model standard city car with a hybrid car and the city plans on replacing three more cars with hybrid cars. • Worked with Minnesota Environmental Initiative to use their diesel oxidation catalyst retrofit program for three city trucks. This will reduce the carbon emissions from the older trucks. Using ethanol (made from corn) instead of gasoline leads to a 13% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Using cellulosic ethanol, could result in 88% less greenhouse gas emissions. Page 7 2009 Burnsville Sustainability Report Sustainable Land Use Page 8 Burnsville will strive to adopt land use policies that provide incentives to reduce sprawl, preserve open space, expand and enhance green corridors as redevelopment occurs and to create a walk -able community To the extent feasible, the City of Burnsville is removing obstacles and barriers that discourage or prevent sustainable land use prac- tices in Burnsville. • Updated landscaping, wetland, storm water /erosion control ordinances • Processed two land use applications for LEED certified build- ings (Subaru and US Bank) • Initiated electronic packets for Planning Commission — paper, copier supplies and staff time reduction • Initiated post cards developed for public hearing notices — pa- per, copier supplies, postage and staff time reduction Walser Subaru was re ;ently awarded LEED certification for the design and constriction of Walser's new Subaru dealer- ship in Burnsville. Walser Su- baru is the first LEED certified dealership in Minnesota and the only LEED certified Subaru dealership in America. I79 Sustainable Transportation Burnsville will strive to promote sus- tainable transportation systems/ networks, develop and publicize infor- mation about transit alternatives, re- evaluate transit routes and stops utiliz- ing public input to maximize service within Burnsville and to the metropoli- tan area. The City has continued to incorporate sustainable practices and design into street construction projects, and promote sustainable transportation options. • Recycled bituminous pavement and base on street reconstruc- tion projects. • Worked with school districts to apply for Safe Route to School grants • Completed the Northeast Trail Connection Project along High- way 13, from County Road 11 to Diffley Road/Cedarbridge Avenue. • Constructed roundabout at 150 Street and Bumhaven Drive, reducing vehicle delay and serious accidents. • Installed LED street lights at several locations. • Worked with developers to "right size" parking lots. i 7 9 I Page 9 2009 Burnsville Sustainability Report Renewable Energy Page 10 /So Renewable energy is energy generated from natural resources such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, and geothermal heat, which are renewable (naturally replenished). The City of Burnsville has done a significant amount of work in the geothermal area: Burnsville will strive to increase the use of clean, alternative energy options into city facilities, research methods to reduce energy consumption and promote alternative energy options within the community. • Developed a fact sheet on renewable energy. • Developed a fact sheet on geothermal energy. • Replacing the Ice Center's 38 year old ice production system to a Geothermal energy system. A geothermal or ground- source heat pump system is a heating and/or air - conditioning system that uses the Earth's ability to store heat in the ground and water. It operates basod on the stability of underground tem- peratures so that it ext -acts available heat in the v inter to warm a building and puts heat back into the ground ill the summer in order to cool a building. Energy Efficiency Burnsville will strive to make energy efficiency a priority in infrastructure by developing educational programs for the public about energy efficient techniques and construction practices; investigate opportunities and ways to provide incentives to encourage pri- vate sector home and business energy improvements. A number of energy efficient activities were completed: • Developed and distributed a fact sheet on energy efficiency. • Promoted the Minnesota Energy Challenge to Senior Citizens on the Senior Eco Tour. • Upgraded City Hall HVAC system as per recommendation from the energy audit. • Conducted energy audits on five city buildings. • Replaced incandescent holiday lights with LED holiday lights, saving the city approximately $8,500 in annual energy costs • Received a grant to develop an Incentive Program for busi- nesses to use energy efficient technology. • Conducted a "lights out" cam- paign for city employees to turn off lights in city offices/ conference rooms when not in use. • Upgrading the lighting system in the Ice Center. • Upgrading the dehumidification system in the Ice Center as a part of a renovation process. • Testing new LED ornamental street lights to replace incandes- cent lights • Included new LED lights in the roundabout at 150th and Bum - haven. !8I Page 11 2009 Burnsville Sustainability Report Sustainable Building Practices Page 12 !8a Burnsville will strive to practice and promote sustainable building practices by providing staff training for LEED certification and green construction to assist residents/builders and to promote green building techniques for both city -owned facilities and private development. Buildings consume almost 70% of the energy produced, so ensur- ing that buildings are energy efficient and sustainable is a goal for the City of Burnsville. This goes for city buildings as well as commercial and residential buildings. • Developed a Burnsville Green Home building guide. It is both a web -based tool and handout. • Incorporated a green roof in the Water Treatment facility reno- vation project. • Upgraded electrical systems at city Hall and the Ice Center. Green roof at the Water Treatment facility Community Health Burnsville will strive to promote a healthy community through public education, effective partnerships, and the development of infrastructure that supports walking and biking. The City has used its variety of media for public education in pur- suit of a more healthy community. The city has implemented and advertised numerous programs for a more fit population. • Provided walking, outdoor fitness, and yoga programs for resi- dents. • Partnered with the University of Minnesota for a pilot project `Standing Together for Healthy Kids'. • Hosted the Ground Pounders series (2 -5 mile runs). • Produced a City of Burnsville Trail Guide. The Burnsville Healthy City Com- mittee has taken advantage of its partnerships to create a variety of programs to en- courage Bumsville residents to move and be active. 183 Page 13 2009 Burnsville Sustainability Report Recycling & Waste Reduction Recycling activities in 2009 included: • Collected 2650 lbs of shoes for recycling • Recycled bottles and cans at the Half Marathon and the International Festival. • Collected compact fluorescent bulbs from residents at the Burnsville Maintenance Facility. • The City of Burnsville was featured as a Smarter City on the Smarter city website: http: / /smartercities.nrdc.org/ • Developed Twitter: www.twitter.com/DVRecycling • Collected holiday lights for recycling from residents. • Collected plastic bottle caps from employees for recycling through the Aveda Corporation. Page 14 Dakota Valley Recycling, the recycling departments of Burnsville, Apple Valley and Eagan, is now on Twitter! Follow us and finds -. Recycling and Energy-Saving Tips Green Local Businesses - Information on Recycling Events in Your Area Local Sustainability News L — s And More! ISM Burnsville will strive to increase recycling rates, reduce waste, and promote reuse in city operations and in the community. " I Your Recycling Department Tweets! I -4 (DAKOTA VALLEY RECYCLING uAmiutitreccon ✓DVRec.clinr T Sign -up Today 1 Healthy Urban Forests Burnsville will strive to maintain a healthy urban forest; promote tree planting by establishing programs to annually increase tree canopy within the city and to develop an incentive program that encourages private sec- tor owners to plant trees within park- ing lots and other areas of the city. Healthy urban forests are beneficial for absorbing carbon dioxide, trapping rainfall, absorbing air and water pollutants and are aes- thetically pleasing. They also can assist in reducing energy use in the summer Sustainable activities in the Forestry department in- clude: • Started a street tree inventory using volunteers. • Included native plants with the spring tree sale. • Purchased an E -85 heavy 1/2 ton truck for forestry use. • Received a $46,000 grant from the Minnesota DNR to remove invasive species from Alimagnet Park. The cut material will be used for energy production. • Installed a butterfly garden at the PAC that features native plants. Buckthorn is removed from Alimagnet park. The chips made from the buckthorn removal will go to St. Paul's District Energy, the largest & most successful biomass - fueled hot water district heating system in North America. Currently heating more than 185 busi- nesses and 300 homes. /85 Page 15 2009 Burnsville Sustainability Report Sustainabillty Education Page 16 my! Burnsville will strive to provide education on how the public can incorporate sustainable practices into daily activities /operations The concept of sustainability can provide direction for understand- ing the complex issues that face cities. The city has provided sus - tainability information to residents and businesses: • Promoted the Minnesota Energy Challenge and presented the Birnamwood Golf Course butterfly garden to Senior citizens on the Senior Eco Tour. • Developed a city Sustainability web page with green tips, a link to Sustainability Guide Plan, and fact sheets • Used events to promote sustainability— distributed fact sheets at the maintenance facility open house and other events. • Produced and distributed the ARROW Newsletter to inform businesses of sustainable strategies. Birnamwood Golf Course Butterfly Garden Surface & Groundwater Resources Rushmore Drive Rain Water Gardens Burnsville will strive to protect and im- prove surface and groundwater re- sources. Towards that end the City will develop an educational program aimed at reducing groundwater use, investi- gate new design standards and incen- tives to emphasize the use of natural drainage systems over built storm water systems, and seek ways to modify street improvement projects to provide less impervious surface utilizing practices such as porous pavement. Surface and ground water quality is important to a sustainable Burnsville. The following activities are promoting improved wa- ter quality practices: • Participated in the Dakota County Blue Thumb Program. • Gave 11 water resources grants to residents for installing shoreline buffers and rain gardens. • Because of improved water quality, Earley Lake has been identified by the MPCA to be de -listed from the "Impaired Waters" list. • Constructed a Surface Water Treatment Plant to utilize quarry water to its fullest extent by treating it and making it potable. • Enforced the Water Conservation Or- dinance, lowering the city's peak de- 1 81 Page 17 2009 Burnsville Sustainability Report Innovative Opportunities • Worked with the Center for Energy and the Environment to promote the Minnesota Energy Challenge to Senior Citizens on the annual Senior Eco Tour. • Co- hosted a Faith and Food seminar at Out- reach Community Church in Burnsville. • Developed a Sustain- able Food Choices fact sheet Participants at the Faith and Food event learned about starting a community vegetable garden at their church or place of worship Page 18 Burnsville will strive to look for innovative opportunities to improve the environment. Identify ways to partner with local utility and power providers, manufacturers, etc., to establish regular meetings to brainstorm and implement environmental outreach programs, encourage neighborhood environmental initiatives, and investigate funding programs for local environmental initiatives/ improvements. 4 Start a Community Garden at per Ouch/Mau d Van ip kerr. ��ap�l.°.il, "oewAr Mr e .�d and .arGa..me =ar Whom Hanno MINN 17.2505 It 730 pm Moen: Im.mNan.IPM A dhmdl. 1512 W.edM1 Rood. Monadic MN WIno Mon. IA.nnl.d m l.wMna.eout Antra. mmm2* wpt.q• and.. A mnr Munch or pima of worship In tw Mar Wrap BurnsolON or Eamon n.a ....rr.a...�r— Brno& a ra• b/. Crewing 6o..o..iy ....* aa.w.aa..,. & Additional Activities The City of Burnsville has formed a Sustainability Team and they have been working on various projects. Team Members include: Julie Dorshak, Jim Vasquez, Deb Strahler, Dean Mulso, JJ Ryan, Gary Novotny, Jeremy Strehlo, Deb Gar - ross, Vicki Green, Karen Bergstrom, Tom Hansen, Steve Rueff, Patti Val- ley, Sue Bast, and Dan Hill. • Developed a City of Burnsville Sustainability Team. City em- ployees from nearly every department developed and imple- mented projects that address City of Bumsville's Sustainabil- ity's Guide Plan strategies, establish sustainable practices for our organization, and raise the sustainability awareness of em- ployees. The Sustainability Team has: 1. conducted a 'lights out' campaign to save energy, 2. recommended duplexing to save paper, 3. created a sustainability tip -of -the -month for more sustainable actions, 4. conducted a campaign to use reus- able coffee /water cups, and 5. toured the landfill. • Developing a Sus - tainability Master Plan for the Civic Center Complex. City staff is work- ing on a plan to incorporate a num- ber of sustainable features into the Civic Center Com- plex and provide education on those I Page 19 / eq City of Burnsville Printed on 100% recycled content paper City of Burnsville Sustainability City of Burnsville Maintenance Facility 13713 Frontier Court Burnsville, MN 55337 Phone: 952-895-4524 Fax 952 - 895 -4531 E -mail: basts5cl.bumsville.mn.us RECYCLED Paper m.d. from FSC recycled materiel s. ...a... FSC' CO51270, SCS-00C-003069 orfrenGag 91996 Forest Stewardship Council City of Apple Valley Sustainability Initiatives The City of Apple Valley is working with a number of community partners in a multi- faceted approach to increasing sustainability. While the City's sustainability efforts expand beyond the topic of energy efficiency, the City is focusing on a strong energy efficiency initiative with its community partners. Below are brief highlights of these efforts. 1) Midwest Energy Efficient Cities Initiative In 2008, a number of partners came together with the intention of developing models for community -wide energy efficiency programs in several Midwest cities. These cities include Apple Valley, MN; River Falls, WI; Milwaukee, WI; and Grand Rapids, MI. The program objective is to encourage and obtain energy use reductions across the community in residential, commercial/ industrial, and institutional (i.e. government, schools, churches, non - profits) sectors. A diverse cross section of cities was selected so that the different models that were developed could be compared and modified to work for other cities, regardless of their size, age, or proximity to a metropolitan region. Ultimately, the models will be shared with other cities for replication. Funding for this program is provided through a grant by the Joyce Foundation. Other partners in this program include: Great Rivers Energy, Dakota Electric Association, Centerpoint Energy, the Great Plains Institute, the Center for Energy and the Environment (CEE), and Minnesota Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs). Program planning is still underway, with an official launch expected around mid -June. 2) Energy Efficient Cities, Leading the Way Initiative Independent of the above grant, the CEE also applied for a grant from the Legislative Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR). This grant program is intended to develop and implement comprehensive, cutting edge residential programs to reduce energy use and carbon emissions in over 6,000 homes in eight cities —Apple Valley, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Rochester, Duluth, Owatonna, Austin, and Virginia. The program components include community -based marketing, direct consumer action, one -stop insulation and air sealing, innovative feedback, web -based tracking and feedback, and contractor training and certification. This program would dovetail with the residential component of the Midwest Energy Efficiency Cities program. Legislative action is still required to release the funding, but the program appears to be on track for the pilot phase in the summer of 2009. 3) City of Apple Valley City Organization Efforts As part of the Midwest Energy Efficiency Cities program, the City, as an organization, is also serving as a model to its residents and businesses. The City is undertaking an aggressive program to educate its employees on ways to conserve and use energy more efficiently and to invest in efficient buildings and equipment. For example, the City's newest Municipal Liquor Store was just awarded the first Green Globes certification in the State of Minnesota for its sustainable design. The liquor store is the first of the City's building to use geo- thermal heating and cooling. The new Hayes Community and Senior Center, scheduled for completion in June, could potentially be the second building in the State to also achieve the Green Globes designation. Apple Valley is also engaged in many other initiatives related to sustainability, and City staff would be pleased to share additional information on them with anyone who is interested. Please contact Charles Grawe, Assistant City Administrator, at 952 - 953 -2508 for more information. 191 bA /•••■ C1J CIJ a4 4-4 44 Q a 1 q3 CD mi. o eT, CD ot o � � ara ;.• 0? on ;•• on • • • • •• 11-1,10 zu WA � Z OELL o- -I- LJJ a pi) z 0 0 195 o Cr CD U a) C=74" < Cif • iq � 197 0 C-4 /9b' .EM MEM NEM 1 9q o$ x 0 a00 e N mmol •MI CIO CI -1e0 CI V) lit Your Home Energy Progress Report Center for Energy 4505 149th Ct and Environment You have saved about $20 since starting this program*. *Estimated savings compared to your pre - program energy use Monthly Natural Gas Use Jac AS S O (I A r 1 0 11 *Using average rate of $0.74 / therm. CenterPoint. Energy Based on floor area of: 2,136 sq.ft. Usage from 08/09 to 02/10 You Average I Participant Your Target Cumulative Fuel Cost (Reference #100188) an( Apple Valley There's still more you can do Your costs are 7% over your target. Visit www.mneneravchallenge.oro for ideas to further reduce your energy use. Monthly Electricity Use *Using average rate of $0.11 / KWh Natural Gas Electricity Total $341 $220 $560 Average Participant (for 2,136 sq.ft.) $461 $357 $818 Target $320 $205 $525 Remaining Savings $20 $15 $35 better energy • apple `.iI :ev ENVIRONMENT TRUST FUND Volume 1, Issue 7 April 6, 2009 When You Make a Purchase, Do You Consider the Operating Costs or Just the Initial Purchase Price? In these tight economic times, everyone is trying to watch their dollars. But are you watching your dollars wisely? Most people are very aware of the cost of the initial purchase price. Unfortunately, in many cases, the purchase price is relatively small when compared to the costs of energy to operate the product. Yet, many people are unaware of the operating costs asso- ciated with their appliances and tools. In a study of the average Wisconsin home, home cooling and refrigera- tors/ freezers combined for 15 percent of the home's 'nual energy usage. That's big money. Let the Energy Star Guide You! So, how do you know what appliances will have lower operating costs? Let the Energy Star be your guide. The Energy Star program is a joint effort between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy that helps to both protect the environment and save money through energy efficient products and practices. When you look to purchase a new product (or even a new home), look for one that has earned the energy star. This indicates that the product meets the strict energy efficiency standards established by the two agencies. The agencies esti- mate that families can save up to one third of their en- DID YOU KNOW...high efficiency front loading washing machines not only use less energy and less water, but also less detergent? That gives you three ways to save money —on your electric bill, your 'ater bill, and your laundry bill! goa, Apple Valley Apple Palley Sustainability Going Green is Good! ENERGY STAR PARTNER ergy bill without sacrificing features, style, or comfort simply by making energy efficient choices. How Much Can Energy Star Save You? Energy Star products can create huge energy savings in the home and workplace. The following are some examples. Energy Star refrigerators use 50 percent less electricity than models made prior to 1993. If you replaced a 1990 model refrigerator with an Energy Star model, the energy savings would light the average household for four and one half months! Energy Star washing machines use 50 percent less of both water and energy per load. Dispose of Your Old Refrigerator! Pre 1990 refrigerators are very inefficient and very ex- pensive to operate. A new Energy Star model makes a great replacement. Unfortunately, too many people continue to use their old refrigerators in the garage. Keeping the old unit won't save you energy or money. 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U01911 elaut3 p ewe arty awn( ANNA N» p dnw6 WOO • dappeO Engage Edina resMenta In signing up for the Edina Energy Challenge. Includes community outreach with families to sew energy through energy sudlla. wa athrloEonsnd.bstow:dices4alnhm State l nded program providing dhcWnry andaua4lnaWxy udstance, including staff, to fiw-MN cities DOnlop pascal. to assure . EEC Involvement at pour whorl eon* i energy Issues can liddrnsad. IFUN bullding,etrergy rooks tar.at sty' bullONgs I user 5000_d IdemXy city Irw policy and bat practices a part of carbon reduNOon strategy. Develop Imptennatatbn plaNfunding for city building energy emclency IMIWtNa. Including re- commiabmngof buildings. __-- -- .__ -.- --_- -.. 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Pedal initiative I II Protect initiative I r Protect Initiative Policy Initiative Po Initlativ. II Protect Initiativ. Policy Init.. I I Protect Initiative II Proled initiativ. ICJ Petry InPoativa , Proud Initiative Prated initiative Polley Inmatin II Policy Iniasava Polley initluM Policy Initiative • Posey Initiative Project Inki.t. I Ty Orson Seep pe Nm OaealpUen, Lead WO PAM. Nader Ohraaen lean • eena a ear k insci e N Re1r Program for City Park. and Athletic Association Recycling SSCM CWIMIOM Education program for Commaddal Receding RSW Ordinance update SW licensing update RSW Survey Small Wind Turbine Residential Energy Efficiency/Renewable Enemy Program Modal Ordinance Update wle n erNvulpio PPov sou'p193 tiuggblT I ImorewM*MUI nano Modal Ordinance Update City Building Energy Efficiency: intita Wes Tret Planting/Plan EEC Early Acton Policy City In pilot program for GreenStap Cities Edina Energy Challenge 'Green the Block" and 350 Climate Action Load. City to Adopt Interim Groan House Gas Tomato Air Duality Weiland Setback J CAMP Program Modal Ordinance Update Rain barrel distribution Davdop a program for Public Park and Athletic As.oWaon Recycling L Encourage greater SSCM Collection I Develop an Education program for Commerical Recycling Row Ordinance update _ � SW Licensing update RSW Survey 15th Draft is cotnplala) Rnearoh and Paw In ally. schools, hornoownan a building seal. wind turbine Idantly funding sources fu both audits and implamomentation of recommended energy elec.. measure City suotalaablihy polity. Grew design Incorporated Into transportation ordkrrco City auatalnabdty policy Gran design Incorporated Into zoning ordinance awutwld paeauoda Milan 's.ngerym auneeppe wnmy seaulsnq empwms City Green Procurment Policy Develop Impinmentstlon plan/funding for city building energy emclncy Intlaallves, including re- commissioning of buildings. Idadly city tree policy and but practices as part of carbon reduction stategy. Falk buildinp,anugy audits fora. dy buildings 4: owe .1- Davoop process to aunt.. EEC khvalva .rat at point whirr unit 8 snow blues can be addressed ettedivey State funded program providing finny addency andauatainab0ity uslstance, Including staff, to fnoMN sass Engage Edina maiden. In signing up for the Edina Energy Challenge Includes community outreach with families to sow awn through energy - audits, weathacation and best madams training. Develop a Dore group d con munity leaden In %a area of Cllmat% Action City Council resolution commas to bdaim Groan House. Can (GHG) reduction targets mnlatad whir reducing GAG by (3 %7) annually for city operation. Ordinance modiceaon for Improvkrg air quality, including drivethroughs Enure Edina's wetland aalb.d and conservation guidelines an insdNe In managanaad and restoration of Impadad watlanda Water quality program that Gummy applies to Lk Camelia and Lk Edina: Would like to sit it ,adended to strata! additional Edina lakes IWater Policy Prastde • community bnaM pragr m'to distribute rainbartsla (Spring 2010) with tutorial on 'Installa0on and maintenance Dianne Dianne Dianne Dianne Diann 7 I Dianne Jennie EEC-11 Sur. BIMM9n Bin German Mike JennieDlanna Mike Sums Mike Paul/Julie Paul/JUBe Germane Julie Stave Stave Steve Steve Recydug /S0ild I Ring /Solid Waste Recycling /,Solid • Waste I Recycling / Solid Wad. I / Solid I Wade 1 Recycling /Soli Waste Renewable Po0cy/ProieW Police/Prolads Policy/Projects Policy /Praleca Policy/Pr dds Pdky/Prdeds Policy/Ardeds Policy/Protonic _ Education/flub... Education/Outreach r____ ._Carbon Trackl Ales ...Neater AtrM/ater I AirMWater I Air/W•ter EEC SWWG, Edina Athletic Association, Park board, Edina Public At Cmtee. M Center !EEC EC SW G, MPCA Hennepin Co, Caner Co, Waste Hauler. EEC SG. Chamber of Congress. Rotary Club I EEC SWWG. City Council I EEC SW W01. City Council • EEC SWriG, City Council, Edina Residents I EEC. City Stan. Pak Board EEC, And Cenlerpoink City Stall, City Council EEC, Transportation Commissions City Council for anal hnpl.mardaaan EEC. Planning Commiaaona. City Council for anal Implementation E EC, Xcd, Chamber of Commerce EEC, Planning, TrnspoMpn and Parks Commissions. City Council for anal implementation Utility, City Staff. EEC, otha Winners aloo *MOR 'uo1uuuwn0 nPad Was hill '333 err I `r1 Scat Canter •I C 51.1 EEC, Planning. City Sine, City Council and others EEC. City Star. Mayor r EEC EOWG, Edina Raldents EEC EOWG, Edina Businesses, Edina Schools, Edina Faith Community and • myriad of personal a community actions. EEC, City Council EEC, City Council / Stall EEC, City Council I Slag, OMCWD, I Minnehaha Creek WO. Council. PlaIni • EEC, City Council 151aff. BMCWD, Minn... Creek WV EEC. Planning Commission, Park Board City Council for And Implementation EEC. AWOWG. City Staff L 0' - Ded10 Oce09 - Ongoing 0cy09 - o.eio Oct'OB - Jan'11 ll.vaf - 605 I 1 90'10 Matf10 Od'09 - Jun'10 Od'9 - Jun'10 I Feb10 • May10 Oct'09 Jun'10 Feb'10 - May10 L 9- Mal'10 LLrF ?,Yes Od'06 - Jani0 Od'09 - Jan'1g Co we Oct'09 - Oc710 6.'09 • Jun'10 Oct'OS - Marin r AUg'OB - May10 Au'09 -Ma 0 1. May10- Ongoing own - June '10 Dec09 - May'10 m 12 15 r to 20 20 IA CO cn cri C 10 12 15 I 16 20 g n 15 I 12 25 .1 y y .a .a K K K K K K -c K -4 K ru=t ■ K K K , K K V .f v K -a 2 -1 -2010 work anion with Council planned Otomtred hauling Is one topic 1 I opt 'sg0noaaespp 'ampeuvoo lrodsual eaaw 'scam Inge 'nip.. planning. lanceping, storm water, driveway, ping, bI racks. efficiency. Irrigation!' materials, Indoor space, LEED, .la Don State of MN hay. policy to emulale7 Submitted to City Manger, Met with Moor/Asst. Mngr 11/16; Waking for fe.dbadr Would this wrap most of the Coy Energy Efficiency hems together? • Witte resolution to City Council I Ddvaihraghs, recreational Ma, nuisance ordin•nce 118 'a 8 1 Current AWOWO member would like to champion; mrtup mats we 513006k and 5700 annually thereafter runoff, elamwatu, ralngardens, wetland etc. Unsure at this point of Implementation costs ILe costs of barrels etc.) J • gk==' N O tri l J et) m 3 S 4 m 3. cr 3 O