1. ICLEI –
Local Governments for Sustainability

2. A Worldwide Movement of Local Governments
68 Countries
Climate Change Mitigation
Climate Adaptation / Resilience
Sustainability Performance
11 Offices
A worldwide movement of local governments dedicated to achieving tangible improvements in global environmental conditions through cumulative local action

3. ICLEI USA Network 300+ Member Governments
Representing more than 25% of U.S. Population
Describe:
- current number of cities and counties (~250 US, over 700 worldwide)
- percent of population represented (about a quarter of US population)
- very high rate of growth (~40% last year)
Most of these local governments are participating in our Cities for Climate Protection campaign – ICLEI’s flagship program in the U.S.

4. ICLEI USA Offices Western States Regional Capacity Center
Denver, CO
Midwest Regional Capacity Center
Chicago, IL
NE Regional Capacity Center
Boston, MA
PNW Regional Capacity Center
Seattle, WA
US Headquarters
Oakland, CA
Policy Institute
Washington, DC
Southeast Regional Capacity Center
Atlanta, GA
Several offices
Headquarters in Oakland
over last 2.5 years have opened several more: Boston, Fort Collins, Seattle, DC
More coming soon: Chicago, Houston, and we hope to open in Iowa and the Southeast (possibly Atlanta and/or Miami) soon too
A key point here is that we have the capacity and tools needed to coordinate a project of this type– specifically mention Central Desktop as an online collaborative space to which Phoenix staff and all project participants would have access. We’re used to working collaboratively and effectively across distance.
Florida Regional Capacity Center
Miami, FL
Texas Regional Capacity Center
Houston, TX

5. ICLEI Southeast Networking
Florida
Gainesville
Key West
Leon County
Miami
Miami-Dade County
Marathon
North Miami
Orange County
Orlando
Sarasota
Sarasota County
Tampa
West Palm Beach
North Carolina
Asheville
Chapel Hill
Charlotte
Orange County
Raleigh
Winston-Salem
Georgia
Atlanta
Decatur
Savannah
Networking
Tennessee
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Signal Mountain
South Carolina
Charleston
Columbia
Sumter

6. Regional and State Networks
Idaho
Maryland
Massachusetts
Oregon
Virginia
Washington State
Alameda County, Marin County, Contra Costa County, Silicon Valley – San Francisco Bay Area
Great Lakes Climate Policy Coordination Project
Many Possibilities in the Southeast . . .

7. Getting Started

8. Prioritizing Action: Why are we reducing emissions?
Mitigate the effects of global climate disruption
Reduce municipal operating costs
Improve air quality
Protect public health
Address traffic and other transport woes
Be recognized as a leader on the issue
Develop local economy and employment
Improve sustainability and livability of the community
Why are they working on this?
Save taxpayer dollars by reducing municipal operating costs
Build local economy and jobs
Improve air quality and public health
Improve community livability
Connect cities with a network of progressive local governments nationwide
Create a lasting legacy of leadership

9. ICLEI Provides -- Standard Methodology: The ICLEI 5-Milestone Process
Leadership Commitment
Milestone 1
Inventory Emissions
Milestone 2 Establish Target
Milestone 5 Monitor/Evaluate Progress
Milestone 3
Develop Climate Action Plan
So how do we at ICLEI help local governments to consider these policy options and reduce emissions?
By providing a framework for taking action on climate protection
<describe the milestones>
Milestone 4
Implement Climate Action Plan

10. What Tools Does ICLEI Provide?
ICLEI Tools

11. ICLEI Provides -- Standard Methodology: Emissions Analysis Protocol
1 kWh = ? tons CO2e
Is Biodiesel carbon neutral? How to account for port emissions?
. . .
Developing with key partners
Community-scale analysis
Government operations analysis
Key vs. secondary components

12. ICLEI Provides -- CACP Emissions Analysis Software

13. ICLEI Provides -- The ICLEI Database
1,500 reported climate protection measures
Projects and policies
Quantified results
Secure data
Peer-to-peer

14. ICLEI Provides -- Technical Assistance
Gas-To-Energy Plant
30%
46,966
Business as Usual
>20%
257,487
10%
23,483
187,862
Reduction Target
211,345
Commercial Sector Emissions Reductions
New Construction Energy Codes
Require higher efficiency HVAC, lighting and window technologies;
reduced air infiltration; and appropriate solar orientation
Implement in 2009
Anticipated annual savings: million kWh
450,000 therms
77,300 tons CO2e
$110,404,859
Existing Commercial Facility Retrofits
Offer free facility energy audits and expert advice, along with
financial incentives for HVAC and lighting equipment improvements
Implement in 2008
Anticipated annual savings: 80 million kWh
700,000 therms
105,200 tons CO2e
$79,407,558
Install Solar Photovoltaic Panels
Install photovoltaic panels on all municipal facilities where feasible
Implement in 2007
Anticipated annual savings: 140,000 kWh
103 tons CO2e
$14,000

15. ICLEI Provides – Toolkits, Publications, Templates
Climate Action Handbook
Adaptation Guidebook
Milestone Guide
Transportation and Land Use Toolkit
Urban Forestry Toolkit
Green Fleets Guide
Local Climate Programs
Example Ordinances
Resolution, Inventory and Action Plan Templates

16. ICLEI Provides – Training Sessions, Events
National Workshops
Regional Workshops
Web Trainings
Conference Calls

17. ICLEI Provides – Network of Local Governments

18. ICLEI Provides – Media and Outreach Support
Local Climate Action Map
Cool Mayor Profiles
Mayors’ Tool Room
Local Climate Program Web Template
Media Outreach Assistance
Communications Toolkit
Event Support -- National Conversation on Climate Action

19. On the horizon . . .

20. On the Horizon: New Emissions Analysis Software
Currently developing an upgraded, web-based emissions analysis software tool
Partnership with Clinton Foundation, Microsoft, Infosys, CNT
Free software tool
Development underway
Enhanced data management, analysis and reporting; integration with other tools
ICLEI has been pioneering software tools for cities for 15 years on GHG accounting, and produced the common tools we use today like CACPS, CCP software, and HEAT.
To take this work to a global level ICLEI is pleased to be working in partnership with CF, MS, Infosys, and CNT to design a new software tool that will allow cities around world to network and communicate. The new software is 100% internet based and will allow cities to delegate work to staff and members of the community, and will allow users to communicate and share information in ways never possible before.
Access to the software will be free to cities worldwide.
Development is underway with the first release slated for the end of Q
Roles: CF is overall facilitator, using its convening power to bring together ICLEI and major software companies in an unprecedented pro-bono effort. ICLEI: contributing our experience with software design and development for cities MS and Infosys: Building the software, and building a coalition of other software companies to continue supporting this tool for years to come. CNT: expert consulting on quantification and design

21. On the Horizon: New Decision Support Tool
Multi-metric rating
Scalable, customizable
Thousands of measures
Case studies
Implementation guidance

22. On the Horizon: New Website
Peer-networking tools like chat rooms and online forums
Resource Library
Communications resources like newsletters, RSS feed, and a blog
Up to date information on news, grants, jobs and events
Interactive and user-generated content
Streamlined navigation and search capabilities
Membership information and application options

23. Putting the Tools to Work

24. Develop Climate Action Plan
Milestone 1
Inventory Emissions
Milestone 2 Establish Target
Milestone 3
Develop Climate Action Plan
Milestone 5 Monitor/Evaluate Progress
Milestone 4
Implement Climate Action Plan
Leadership Commitment
So how do we at ICLEI help local governments to consider these policy options and reduce emissions?
By providing a framework for taking action on climate protection
<describe the milestones>

25. Commercial Sector Emissions Reductions
Milestones 1-3: Baseline; Target; Action Plan
Commercial Sector Emissions Reductions
New Construction Energy Codes
Require higher efficiency HVAC, lighting and window technologies;
reduced air infiltration; and appropriate solar orientation
Implement in 2009
Anticipated annual savings: million kWh
450,000 therms
77,300 tons CO2e
$110,404,859
Existing Commercial Facility Retrofits
Offer free facility energy audits and expert advice, along with
financial incentives for HVAC and lighting equipment improvements
Implement in 2008
Anticipated annual savings: 80 million kWh
700,000 therms
105,200 tons CO2e
$79,407,558
Install Solar Photovoltaic Panels
Install photovoltaic panels on all municipal facilities where feasible
Implement in 2007
Anticipated annual savings: 140,000 kWh
103 tons CO2e
$14,000
30% Commercial / Industrial
25% Residential
4% Waste
41% Transportation
what are cities doing? they're using our tools, like the CACP software, technical assistance, publications, ideas, etc, to examine their climate impacts and envision solutions in new ways
<first transition as that last phrase starts>
in most cases they're starting here at milestone 1 <cue the sectors over the photo> by conducting an inventory of where emissions are coming from within their communities and their municipal operations
this helps to provide a sense for where emissions reduction opportunities may lie, and will be critical later on for demonstrating progress
the baseline inventory also provides a total emissions number from which a reduction target can be set, which represents the second ICLEI milestone
but to reach your emissions reduction goals, especially while prioritizing the best opportunities, you need a plan. the third milestone is to develop a local climate action plan
for example, to hit this 20% reduction goal shown in this example, we will need to identify and implement a range of emissions reduction strategies
we might find a portion of these here, in the commercial sector
for example, we might adopt stronger energy codes for new buildings, perform retrofits of existing buildings, put solar panels on our rooftops, etc
in each case we can quantify the energy savings, the GHG savings, and show how this all adds up to help us reach our long term target
Milestone 1: Baseline = 2,300,400 tons of GHGs
Milestone 2: 20% Reduction Target = 460,080 tons
Milestone 3: Develop Action Plan

26. The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory
Community-scale analysis
Geographic boundaries 2
The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory
Government operations analysis
All Operations

27. Selecting a Base Year
2005?
1990?
2007?
2000?
Most available and reliable data
Comparable to future analysis
Capturing instated GHG reduction projects
Coordinate with peers
Interim year?
Community and Municipal can be different
Fiscal or Calendar OK

28. The Community-Scale Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory
So lets zoom in a bit on what it will take to conduct an inventory.

29. Categories of Data – 5 Sectors
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Transportation
Waste
Other
So how do we help local governments to identify and reduce emissions?
List what we provide
Focused on technical assistance, capacity building, process guidance
The standardized methodology is one of these core services
We provide a framework and guidance throughout
Resources includes an interactive website
Tools and resources include targeted guidebooks (e.g., greening your municipal vehicle fleet, urban forestry toolkit), ordinance templates, etc

30. Who Provides the Data? Primary data providers
Electric and gas utilities
Planning and transportation agencies
Solid waste management agencies
Additional data providers
Private industry
Treatment plant operators
Ports
Households
So how do we help local governments to identify and reduce emissions?
List what we provide
Focused on technical assistance, capacity building, process guidance
The standardized methodology is one of these core services
We provide a framework and guidance throughout
Resources includes an interactive website
Tools and resources include targeted guidebooks (e.g., greening your municipal vehicle fleet, urban forestry toolkit), ordinance templates, etc

31. The Government-Scale Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory
More than half of the project resources are dedicated to developing the action plan.

32. Categories of Data – 3 Sectors
Buildings, Facilities and Operations
Municipal Vehicle Fleet
Waste from Local Government Operations
Other Emission Sources

33. The Sources In-House Financial Records
Fleet Records / Fuel use reports
Utility Bills / Your Utility
Waste Hauler
Relevant Reports or Studies
Your Team

34. Where will we be in a thousand years?

35. Picking a Target Business as Usual >20% 30% 46,966 10% 23,483
257,487
30%
46,966
211,345
10%
23,483
187,862
Reduction Target

36. Set the Target . . .
2% per year
15% by 2020
20% by 2020
80% by 2050

37. . . . and make it happen. Develop the Local Climate Action Plan
Form a Task Force
Review all existing projects and policies
Look for opportunities to link with existing general plan elements and projects
Do the modeling
Talk to your peers
Call on ICLEI for support
Regional Collaboration
Come up with implementation strategies
Outside Funding
Incentive programs
Revolving loans
Regional collaboration
ICLEI’s pass-through grants and the Climate Action Fund

38. Local Action Moves the World!

39. Can Local Governments really make a difference?
On the Horizon: New Website
Can Local Governments really make a difference?

40. Local Government Opportunities
Local governments influence all major sources of global warming and local air pollution
Why are we working with local governments?
Because they matter. They have control and/or influence over quite a bit
Energy Use
Transportation and Land Use
Solid Waste

41. Prioritizing Action: Why are we reducing emissions?
Mitigate the effects of global climate disruption
Reduce municipal operating costs
Improve air quality
Protect public health
Address traffic and other transport woes
Be recognized as a leader on the issue
Develop local economy and employment
Improve sustainability and livability of the community
Why are they working on this?
Save taxpayer dollars by reducing municipal operating costs
Build local economy and jobs
Improve air quality and public health
Improve community livability
Connect cities with a network of progressive local governments nationwide
Create a lasting legacy of leadership

42. What Actions are Cities Taking?
Energy Efficiency (retrofits, ordinances, procurement)
Renewable Energy (solar, wind, grid purchases)
Energy Generation (cogeneration, districting)
Alternative Fuel Vehicles (biodiesel, CNG)
Transit-Oriented Development (zoning, infill)
Trip Reduction Programs (carshare, telecommute)
Waste Reduction (recycling, composting)
Urban Forestry (planting, management)
And what specifically are cities doing to reduce emissions?
Lots of different kinds of strategies

43. Cities in Action: Energy Efficiency in Oakland
Energy efficiency projects in the City Administration building save over $180,000 per year and reduce emissions by nearly 750 tons annually
Replaced green and red traffic lights with LED lights, saving the city over $400,000 annually and reducing emissions by 1,700 tons a year
Energy retrofits at the Oakland Museum save $160,000 per year and 500 tons of CO2e per year
A few specific examples
In Oakland, CA, where our US headquarters is located…
1 MW solar installation on the ice rink downtown

44. Cities in Action: Ann Arbor LED Street Lighting
Piloted LED pedestrian street lighting in downtown
Installing throughout downtown
Energy use reduced ~ 50%
Maintenance costs reduced 70-80%
250 tons CO2e saved annually
A great new example from Ann Arbor

45. Cities in Action: Fleet Carsharing in Philadelphia, PA
Partnership between the City and PhillyCarShare for local residents & government employees
Replaced 330 municipal vehicles, saving the city $2 million/year & reducing car use 30%
Replaced 1,200 citizen vehicles, saving about $5.5 million and 8.2 million fewer vehicle miles driven

46. Cities in Action: Sacramento’s Transit Village Redevelopment
Mixed use, transit-oriented development in East Sacramento
Goal to improve pedestrian and bicycle circulation, increase residents’ access to light rail system
Predicted VMT reduction 2,000/year