1. City of Richmond 2005 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory
Jenny Oorbeck, Environmental Manager
Jennifer Ly, Sustainability Intern

2. 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

3. The ICLEI 5-Milestone Process

4. 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

5. Community GHG Emissions by Sector (2005)
5,853,020 metric tons of CO2e

6. Commercial/Industrial Emissions by Source (2005)

7. BAAQMD- Monitored Commercial / Industrial Point Source Emissions (2005)

8. Community Transportation Emissions by Road Type (2005)

9. Community Residential Emissions by Source (2005)

10. Community Waste Emissions by Source (2005)

11. Community GHG Emissions by Source (2005)

12. 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%

13. Municipal GHG Emissions by Sector (2005)
10,958 metric tons of CO2e (0.2% of community emissions)

14. Top 10 GHG Emitting City Buildings (2005)

15. Top 5 GHG Emitting Fleets by Department (2005)

16. Municipal Streetlight Emissions by Source (2005)

17. Municipal Waste/Sewage Emissions by Type (2005)

18. Top 5 GHG Emitting City Buildings including WWTP (2005)

19. Municipal GHG Emissions by Source (2005)

20. 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

21. 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