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Home My WebLink About05-24-18 BCP Meeting Minutes Packet Bozeman Climate Partners Working Group May 24, 2018, 2:00pm Madison Room, Bozeman City Hall (121 N Rouse Ave.) A. Call Meeting to Order B. Changes to the Agenda C. Public Comment Please state your name and address in an audible tone of voice for the record. This is the time for individuals to comment on matters falling within the purview of the Committee. There will also be an opportunity in conjunction with each action item for comments pertaining to that item. Please limit your comments to three minutes. D. Minutes E. Special Presentation 1. Bozeman Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory (Meyer) – 20 minutes F. FYI/Discussion 1. C-PACE update - 10 minutes 2. Climate Vulnerability & Resiliency Strategy Project Kickoff – 10 minutes 3. Electric Vehicle Planning and Grant Activity – 10 minutes 4. Energy & Telecommunications Interim Committee Updates – 10 minutes 5. FY19 Budget Updates – 5 minutes 6. Summer Meeting Schedule & Topic Priorities – 5 minutes G. Upcoming Events 1. Bogert Farmer’s Market Tabling, June 10 & August 14 2. Montana Renewable Energy Association Clean Energy Fair, August 11 H. Next Meeting – June 28, 2018 1. Requests for Agenda Items I. ADJOURNMENT – 3:30 p.m. For more information please contact Staff Liaison, Natalie Meyer at nmeyer@bozeman.net This working group generally meets the fourth Thursday of the month from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Committee meetings are open to all members of the public. If you have a disability and require assistance, please contact our ADA coordinator, Mike Gray at 582-3232. Natalie Meyer, Sustainability Program Manager November 27, 2017 2017 Bozeman Community Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report 2006 Mayors Climate Protection Agreement signed 2007-2008 Municipal Climate Action Plan 2009-2011 Community Climate Action Plan 2012 Bozeman Climate Partners Working Group 2017 Mayor Supports Paris Climate Accord Background Climate Change Impacts in Montana •2017 reports on climate change o 4th National Climate Assessment o Montana Climate Assessment o City of Bozeman Drought Management Plan •What it likely means for Montana o Average temperature increasing by 3-7˚F by mid century, with greatest increases in August. o Extreme heat days above 90˚F increasing by 5-35 additional days by mid century o Reduced snowpack, earlier snowmelt o Decrease in summer precipitation; increased variability in precipitation and potential for more severe droughts The 2011 Community Climate Action Plan reduction goal: 1)Reduce emissions to 10 metric tons of CO2e per capita by 2020 2)Reduce emissions to 10 percent below 2008 levels by 2025 to 472,000 metric tons CO2e Methodology •Boundary o City of Bozeman 2016 City Limits •Inventory years o 2008, 2012, 2016 •Protocol o Global Protocol for Community Scale Emissions (GPC) •Data Collection •Scope •Emissions Factors Summary of Results 2008 2012 2016 Change Since 2008 Change Since 2012 Total GHG Emissions (MT CO2e)523,826 552,117 522,405 -0.3%-5.4% Per Capita Emissions (MT CO2e)14.7 14.7 11.5 -22%-21% Total community emissions = 522,405 MT CO2e Electricity 33% Gasoline 27% Natural Gas 20% Diesel 9% Aviation Fuel 6% Landfill Methane 5% Other 0.3%*2016 Bozeman Community GHG Emissions by Source *Includes propane, wastewater processing, and wood stoves Total community emissions = 522,405 MT CO2e - 1 2 3 4 5 6 2008 2012 2016Total Million Metric Tons CO2eBozeman Community GHG Emissions Sources by Year Gasoline Landfill Methane Electricity Natural Gas DieselAviation Fuel Key Factors Mitigating Emissions •NorthWestern Energy’s transition to low-carbon electricity –wind & hydro •2012 International Energy Conservation Code •LED Technology -0.1% 19% -9% -32% -25% -40% -30% -20% -10% 0% 10% 20% 30% Commercial GHG Emissions Percent Change 2012 to 2016 Electricity Use Natural Gas Use Energy use per job Emissions per unit of energy Emissions Primary Sector Increasing Emissions Transit 0.3% Off-road Vehicles 13% Aviation Fuel 15% Heavy-duty Frieght 20% Light-duty Vehicles 52% 2016 Bozeman Transportation GHG Emissions by Type 16% 7% -3% 26% -5% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% Transportation GHG Emissions Percent Change 2012 to 2016 Vehicle miles traveled Energy use per person Emissions per unit of energy Emissions Conclusions & Next Steps •Transition to low-carbon electricity has slowed growth of emissions •Progress on our per capita goal of 10 MT CO2e by 2020 •Projected to exceed our 2025 goal of 472,000 MT CO2e •Transportation, buildings, and the electricity portfolio are priority areas •Prepare for the 2019 Climate Action and Adaptation Plan Update Onsite Energy Natalie Meyer Sustainability Program Manager nmeyer@bozeman.net Natalie Meyer, Sustainability Program Manager November 27, 2017 Climate Mayors in Support of the Paris Climate Agreement U.S. Response •States, cities, and businesses stepped up with commitments to reduce GHG emissions •Climate Mayors, America’s Pledge •Climate action is robust and accelerating •U.S. entities upholding the Paris Agreement constitute more than half of the U.S. economy Bozeman Daily Chronicle Onsite Energy RATP DEV America 384 Climate Mayors, Representing 68 Million Americans Climate Mayors •Founded by Mayors from Los Angeles, Houston, and Philadelphia •Commits U.S. mayors to working together to strengthen local efforts to reduce GHG emissions •Intensify efforts to meet current climate goals and push for new actions to meet the Paris Climate Agreement Commitment Language Bozeman shall: Indicate its ongoing commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through development and implementation of its Climate Action Plan; and Join other US cities in the Climate Mayors network in adopting and supporting the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement; and Commit to exploring the potential benefits and costs of adopting policies and programs that promote the long-term goal of greenhouse gas emissions reduction while maximizing economic and social co-benefits of such action. Natalie Meyer Sustainability Program Manager nmeyer@bozeman.net