1. Climate Change Survey Results MWCOG Climate Change Study Group IRE Cohort VI November 28, 2007

2. Climate Change Survey Responses 81%

3. Climate Change Survey Categories 1.Memberships and Baseline Data 2.Energy Efficiency 3.Renewable Energy 4.Transportation Alternatives 5.Land Use 6.Solid Waste 7.Outreach and Education 8.Miscellaneous

4. Climate Change Survey Trends 53% belong to Climate Change organizations Some jurisdictions are using software to measure emissions but in the early stages Most funding comes from local sources Some early partnerships were noted

5. Climate Change Survey Trends (Cont) Most jurisdictions have fuel efficient vehicle programs All jurisdictions have a recycling program Jurisdictions are lacking in strategic outreach and education Costs increase or savings were rarely mentioned

6. Climate Change Survey Results ENERGY EFFICIENCY 53% have Energy Star Programs 59% use Compact Fluorescent Lighting 53% have Programmable Thermostat Programs Goal: Create an NCR Regional Alliance

7. Climate Change Survey Results RENEWABLE ENERGY 41%using Renewable Energy The range for the consumption of Wind Power was 3% - 10% 12% have a Clean Energy Rewards Program Goal: 25% of Purchased Energy from Renewable Sources

8. Climate Change Survey Results TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES 53% have Clean Fuel Programs 59% have Telecommuting Programs 71% have Bicycle Initiatives Goal: 100% Alternative Fuel Fleet

9. Climate Change Survey Results LAND USE 88% have Transit Oriented Development initiatives 65% have Programs to Control Growth or Development 71% have Green Infrastructure plans Goal: Establish Green Infrastructure Benchmarks

10. Climate Change Survey Results SOLID WASTE 100% have Recycling Programs 41% have Waste to Energy Facilities 59% have Implemented Composting Programs Goal: 50% of Waste Stream Recycled

11. Climate Change Survey Results OUTREACH AND EDUCATION 35% have Outreach Programs to residents Less than 25% have Outreach Programs to businesses 47% have Programs to Encourage Purchase of Locally Grown Foods Goal: Implement NCR Climate Change Educational Programs

12. Climate Change Recommendations By 2010: 1.All COG Members Join a National or International Climate Change Group 2.Implement Climate Change Educational Programs 3.Establish Regular Climate Change Summits for Residents and Businesses 4.Create a National Capital Region Climate Change Action Alliance

13. Climate Change Recommendations By 2015: 1.All COG Members Establish CO2 Emissions Baseline 2.25% of Purchased Energy is from Renewable Sources 3.100% Alternative Fuel/Hybrid for Fleet Replacement 4.50% of Waste Stream is Recycled

14. Climate Change The National Capitol Region can be a LEADER in mitigating Climate Change! COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS