HomeMy WebLinkAboutCoB Sustainability_Planning Board_1-15-19January 15, 2019
Sustainability Division Updates
Bozeman Planning Board
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
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
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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
•Comprehensive energy audit
•18 energy projects in 2015
•$47,000 annual utility savings
•$8,000 annual operational savings
•8.5 year simple payback
•346 Tons of CO2e avoided ≈ removing 67 cars from the road
City Energy Upgrades
LED Street Lighting
•190 streetlights replaced
•$19,600 saved/year
•48% less electricity
•65% longer fixture life
•LED design standards for exterior lighting
•Lower energy bills
•Potential utility rebates
•One-time cash incentive for City of Bozeman businesses up to $2,500
•Public recognition
•Access to education and resources
•Staff support
Bozeman Energy Project Partners
Evaluate long-term sustainable
models for the integration of
renewable energy to the grid
Pilot Project Technologies
•385 KW Solar Array
o 533,000 kWh per year
o 368 MT of CO2e avoided
o Electricity for ~ 59 homes
•Smart Inverter Controls
•Enhanced metering
Gather Information
•Data
•System testing
•Costs and Benefits
Bozeman Solar Project
Climate Vulnerability Assessment &
Resiliency Strategy
Objectives:
o Enhance City preparedness
o Analyze risks
•Understand climate-related vulnerabilities and impacts to
municipal operations
o Develop a framework for resiliency
o Educate and inform
Local Climate Impacts Summary
Extreme Heat More severe and intense
Floods More severe
Drought More frequent and intense
Snowpack Decline in volume
Wildfire More extensive, frequent, and intense
Winter Storms More severe
2017 MT Climate Assessment: www.montanaclimate.org
2020 Climate Action & Resiliency Plan
•Buildings
•Energy
•Green Space & Natural
Systems
•Utilities & Infrastructure
•Transportation
•City Assets
•Community Development
•Consumption & Waste
•Equity
•Human Health & Well-
being
Sustainability in Community Development
Potential Opportunities
•Optimization of south-facing
roofs and building orientation
•Building energy stretch code
•Affordable housing green
building standard
Examples of Current Contributions
•Pedestrian-oriented design
o Complete streets
o Street trees
o Alley-loaded garage
o Density
o Commercial nodes
•Solar-friendly
o Solar essential service in all zones
o Exemptions from height restrictions
o No screening
o Allowed in historic districts
Sustainability in Community Development
& Transportation
•EV Charging Infrastructure
•EV-Ready Code Amendments
•Bike Share
•Car Share
•Autonomous Vehicles & Parking
•Community Working Group
•4th Thursday of each month, 2-3:30pm @ City Hall
Questions?
Natalie Meyer, Sustainability Manager
nmeyer@bozeman.net
(406) 582-2317