City of Richmond 2005 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Jenny Oorbeck, Environmental Manager Jennifer Ly, Sustainability Intern
Background January 2007 September 2008 Purpose of Inventory U.S. Mayor’s Climate Protection Agreement September 2008 Committed to AB 32 reduction targets 2000 levels by 2010 1990 levels by 2020 80% below 1990 levels by 2050 Purpose of Inventory First step towards achieving tangible greenhouse gas emissions and tracking future progress Energy and Climate Change Element for General Plan update
The ICLEI 5-Milestone Process
Methodology Boundaries Protocols 2005 Base Year CO2 Equivalents Community Richmond City boundaries Municipal Operationally controlled by the City Protocols International Local Government Emissions Analysis Protocol (IEAP) Local Government Operations Protocol (LGOP) 2005 Base Year CO2 Equivalents
Community GHG Emissions by Sector (2005) 5,853,020 metric tons of CO2e
Commercial/Industrial Emissions by Source (2005)
BAAQMD- Monitored Commercial / Industrial Point Source Emissions (2005)
Community Transportation Emissions by Road Type (2005)
Community Residential Emissions by Source (2005)
Community Waste Emissions by Source (2005)
Community GHG Emissions by Source (2005)
Community Emissions Forecast 2005 Community Emissions Growth Forecast by Sector 2005 2020 Annual Growth Rate Percent Change from 2005 to 2020 Residential 126,118 137,538 0.58% 9.1% Commercial / Industrial 5,141,572 6,781,274 1.86% 31.9% Transportation 506,842 647,863 1.65% 27.8% West Contra Costa Sanitary Landfill 32,309 15,387 -52.4% Waste Generation 46,179 50,360 TOTAL 5,853,020 7,632,423 -- 30.4%
Municipal GHG Emissions by Sector (2005) 10,958 metric tons of CO2e (0.2% of community emissions)
Top 10 GHG Emitting City Buildings (2005)
Top 5 GHG Emitting Fleets by Department (2005)
Municipal Streetlight Emissions by Source (2005)
Municipal Waste/Sewage Emissions by Type (2005)
Top 5 GHG Emitting City Buildings including WWTP (2005)
Municipal GHG Emissions by Source (2005)
Next Steps Continue to gather data Waste Water Treatment Plant fugitive emissions Port emissions Identify and quantify emission reduction measures that have been implemented since 2005 Develop a Climate Action Plan In the meanwhile, pursue emissions reduction opportunities
Immediate Opportunities Waste Water Treatment Plant Cogeneration technology and other efficiency upgrades Employee Commute Green Commute Program Municipal Buildings Audit and retrofit top 10 energy consuming buildings To include renewable energy where feasible Set Energy Star as standard Establish Green Purchasing Standards to Include Fleet Pursue Outdoor Lighting Energy Efficiency Upgrades Community Outreach and Education Pursue Stimulus Funding