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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproved Minutes 07-23-20 Bozeman Climate Partners Working Group Bozeman Climate Partners Working Group July 23, 2020, 2:00pm Via Webex MEETING SUMMARY: Present: Kathy Powell, Jay Sinnott, Anders Lewendal, Kristen Walser, Matt Thompson, Danielle Vitoff, Kristin Blackler, Paul Lachapelle, Jon Henderson (Director of Strategic Services), Natalie Meyer (staff liaison) A. Call Meeting to Order B. Changes to the Agenda C. Public Comment E. New Business 1) Draft Bozeman Climate Plan Presentation (attached) D. Vitoff discussed that nationally current climate plans are not just referencing partnerships, but outlining measureable partnership engagement strategies. Bozeman will want to consider local coalitions of stakeholders to make progress at the state level. J. Sinnott referenced that the draft Climate Plan that he reviewed as a Climate Team member was very detailed and addressed most of the Climate Partner’s ideas. Everything that may be feasible is included in the plan, and maybe more. J. Sinnott offered that City of Bozeman planners and transportation engineers were involved with many of the Climate Team meetings. They offered good support for the Climate Plan, including ideas to reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMTs) and infill and redevelopment. The draft Climate Plan addresses many concepts within sustainability and could be called a sustainability plan. K. Walser asked when the plan would be accessible to the public. N. Meyer explained that the City is targeting August 14, 2020. P. Lachapelle offered that the City of Bozeman can count on Montana State for assistance, education, and involvement in the implementation of the Climate Plan. G. Remarks for the Good of the Order H. Next Meeting –August 27, 2020 I. ADJOURNMENT – 3:20 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. Bozeman Climate Plan Bozeman Climate Partners Working Group: July 23, 2020 Logistics and Ground Rules This meeting is being recorded. Use of video is optional. Please keep yourself muted unless prompted to speak. Use the “raise hand” feature when you wish to speak. If you are on the phone only, please announce who you are when speaking. Today’s Overview Objectives •Orient the group to the preliminary draft Climate Plan •Discuss draft actions and preliminary priorities •Clarify next steps for providing feedback and community engagement Meet the Project Team Judy Dorsey Executive Project Manager Brendle Group Shelby Sommer Project Manager Brendle Group Sarah Martin Resiliency Planner Brendle Group Becca Stock Lead Engineer Brendle Group Katie Kershman Document Dev. & Design Brendle Group Megan Moore Engagement Coordinator Logan Simpson Bruce Meighen Plan Integrator Logan Simpson Natalie Meyer Sustainability Program Manager City of Bozeman Heather Higinbotham Energy Conservation Technician City of Bozeman Jon Henderson Strategic Services Director City of Bozeman Britt Ide Energy Expert Ide Energy Meet the Climate Team Name Affiliation Bellamy, Heather Bushnell, John NorthWestern Energy Blackler, Kristin Montana State University Blessing, Sara Bozeman Sunrise Movement Bode, Emma Forward Montana Boyer, Jennifer Farm 51 Carpenter,Randy Future West Christenson,Lori Gallatin County Health Dept. Cunningham, Terry Bozeman City Commission Dorsi, Chris MT Weatherization Center Fischer, Douglas Bozeman School District Fox, Jeff Renewable Northwest Frandsen,Eli Nash Wanzek, Riley MSU, Student Body Giannetti,Danae Western Transportation Inst. Grenier,Heather HRDC Rowley, Nicole Gallatin County Name Affiliation Hickey,Bonnie Bridger Bowl Jackson,Erin Gallatin Valley Farm to School Jamison, Danica United Way Khumalo,Libby World Wildlife Fund Kirk,Karin Freelance Writing, Science Ed. Klimpke, Jason Mystery Ranch Lewendal, Anders SW MT Building Industry Mastel,Candace Bozeman Area Bicycle Board Melvin, Addie JM Engineering Mitchell,Owen Vlases, Claire Bozeman High,Student Body Naumann, Chris Downtown Bzmn Partnership Pope, Chris Montana Legislature –HD 65 Schack, Lindsey Love Schack Architects Sinnott, Jay Bozeman Climate Partners Stoddart, Bill North Fork Financial Wiley, Edie Bozeman Health Engagement Activities Climate Team Workshop 1 –Oct 22 Workshop 2 –Dec. 18 6 Focus Groups –Jan-Feb. 2020 Resiliency Survey Workshop 3 – •3-part series of online work sessions •Draft Plan Survey Community Community Forum –Oct. 23 Climate Change Lecture & Panel –Feb. 18 Community Review Forum – Summer 2020 •Draft Plan & Position Survey Climate Partners Working Group Requests Today’s Meeting •Become familiar with the plan organization and main concepts •Share any immediate observations or reactions After Today’s Meeting •Share any observations or comments by next Friday, July 30 •To: nmeyer@bozeman.net DRAFT PLAN ORIENTATION Overview of Plan Components and Items to be Completed Draft Climate Plan Orientation: Outline Introduction Plan Purpose, Context, and Aligning with Other Efforts (in progress) Vision and Goals Plan Organization Climate Trends, & Goal Contributions Baseline Inventory & Future Projections (in progress) Emissions Mitigation Goal Progress & Key Milestones Resiliency Goal Contributions Focus Areas & Solutions Overview Solutions Actions (in progress) Implementation Guide (in progress) Implementation Considerations Keeping the Plan on Track Implementation Playbook Community Guide to Implementation Other Outstanding Items: Graphic Design Copy Editing Appendices Draft Climate Plan Orientation: Vision –Position Statement Through leadership and collaboration, the City of Bozeman will advance innovative solutions to cultivate a more equitable and resilient, low-carbon community for current and future generations. Draft Climate Plan Orientation: Vision -Guiding Principles Bozeman will be a leader in addressing climate change by: Adopting bold targets for emissions reduction and renewable energy. Weaving sustainability and resilience into decision-making processes. Pursuing partnerships with other municipalities and our utility provider. Seeking innovative, actionable solutions to mitigate climate change. Inviting all Bozeman residents to join us, including current and future leaders. Draft Climate Plan Orientation: Climate Mitigation Goals 26% reduction in GHG emissions by 2025 (compared to 2008) 100% net clean electricity by 2030 Carbon neutral by 2050 Draft Climate Plan Orientation: Climate Resiliency Goals Conserve natural resources Harden infrastructure to natural disaster Increase social cohesion Mitigate property and economic losses Protect human health Draft Climate Plan Orientation:Climate Trends and Goal Contributions •Transportation (42%) •Includes vehicles and aviation •Buildings (commercial 30%; residential 23%) •Electricity and natural gas emission from commercial and residential buildings •Waste (7%) •Landfilled waste and wastewater methane and nitrous oxide emissions 2016 GHG Emissions Summary by Sector Draft Climate Plan Orientation:Climate Trends and Goal Contributions Use 2016 inventory for current conditions •This is the most recent year we have inventory data Project business as usual (BAU) emissions to 2050 •Start with 2016 per capita emissions •Used range of growth scenarios •Estimate BAU emissions by keeping per capita emissions constant Solutions impact will be examined as a percentage of max 2050 BAU emissions 0 200,000 400,000 600,000 800,000 1,000,000 1,200,000 1,400,000 2016 2050GHG Emissions MT CO2eBusiness as Ususal GHG Emissions Projection 2050 Business-as-usual Forecast Draft Climate Plan Orientation: Estimated Emissions Reduction Potential Draft Climate Plan Orientation: Pathways to Achieve Mitigation Goals 2025 Goal 2030 Goal 2050 Goal 26% reduction in GHG emissions by 2025 100% net clean electricity by 2030 Carbon neutral by 2050 Primary Solutions •Increase Utility Renewable Energy Mix •Increase Community Participation in Utility Green Power Programs •Improve Efficiency of Existing Buildings •Increase Utility Renewable Energy Mix •Increase Community Participation in Utility Green Power Programs •Improve Efficiency of Existing Buildings •Increase Utility Renewable Energy Mix •Decrease Direct Vehicle Emissions Draft Climate Plan Orientation: Resiliency Goal Contributions Resiliency Goals Conserve natural resourcesHarden infrastructure to natural disasterIncrease social cohesion Mitigate property and economic lossesProtect human healthSolution A. Improve Efficiency of Existing Buildings Solution B. Achieve Net-Zero Energy New Construction Solution C. Electrify Buildings Solution D. Increase Utility Renewable Energy Mix Solution E. Increase Community Participation in Utility Green Power Programs Solution F. Increase Community-Based Distributed Renewable Energy Generation Solution G. Facilitate Compact Development Patterns Solution H. Reduce Vulnerability of Neighborhoods and Infrastructure to Natural Hazards Solution I. Enhance Social Infrastructure and Community Preparedness Solution J. Increase Walking, Bicycling, Carpooling and Use of Transit Solution K. Decrease Direct Vehicle Emissions Solution L. Limit Emissions from Air Travel Solution M. Move Towards a Circular Economy and Zero Waste Community Solution N. Cultivate a Robust Local Food System Solution O. Manage and Conserve Water Resources Solution P. Manage Land and Resources to Sequester Carbon Draft Climate Plan Orientation: Focus Areas and Solutions •A. Improve efficiency and health in existing buildings •B. Achieve net-zero energy new construction •C. Electrify buildings 1. Healthy, adaptive, and efficient buildings •D. Increase utility renewable energy mix •E. Increase community participation in utility green power programs •F. Increase community-based distributed renewable energy generation 2. Responsible and reliable renewable energy supply Draft Climate Plan Orientation: Focus Areas and Solutions •G. Facilitate compact development patterns •H. Reduce vulnerability of neighborhoods and infrastructure to natural hazards •I. Enhance social infrastructure and community preparedness 3. Vibrant and resilient neighborhoods •J. Increase walking, bicycling, carpooling and use of transit •K. Decrease direct vehicle emissions •L. Limit emissions from air travel 4. Diverse and accessible transportation options Drat Climate Plan Orientation: Focus Areas and Solutions •M. Move towards a circular economy and zero waste community 5. Comprehensive and sustainable waste reduction •N. Cultivate a robust local food system •O. Manage and conserve water resources •P. Manage land and resources to sequester carbon 6. Regenerative greenspace, food systems, and natural environment Drat Climate Plan Orientation: Focus Areas and Solutions Solution Description: About the solution, plus linkages to equity, health and well-being, and City assets. Contribution to plan goals: Related Solutions: Which other solutions are relevant to this solution. Solutions Template Draft Climate Plan Orientation: Focus Areas and Solutions Actions: Provide strategy and focus to help advance the solutions. Actions Template Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 The action is a top priority to show municipal leadership or proof of concept; to capture the momentum of existing efforts, is necessary to achieve 2025 goals; some resources for implementation may be available; and/or may be a necessary building block for subsequent actions. The action is important to advance in the near-term, but may be dependent on other actions to begin first; may not be as time sensitive and is more closely related to long-range goals; and/or the resources for implementation need to be identified or secured. The action is a longer-term priority; it may need to begin after other actions; and/or additional resources are needed for implementation. FOCUS AREA & SOLUTION REVIEW Confirming Priority Actions Discussion Orientation to each solution and supporting actions Discussion Questions •Are there any actions or key ideas missing? •Do you have any first reactions to the actions and preliminary priorities? •Do you see a role for you or your organization in leading or supporting implementation? Draft Climate Plan Orientation: Focus Areas and Solutions •A. Improve efficiency and health in existing buildings •B. Achieve net-zero energy new construction •C. Electrify buildings 1. Healthy, adaptive, and efficient buildings 1. Healthy, Adaptive & Efficient Buildings 1. Increase Energy Efficiency at City Facilities 2. Use Data and Price Signals to Advance Energy Efficiency 3. Expand Energy Efficiency Information and Resources for Private Property 4. Establish an Energy and Water Benchmarking Standard for Commercial Buildings 5. Require Home Energy Labeling at Time of Listing 6. Promote Energy Efficiency Financing and Investment 7. Create a Rental Registry Program to Advance Renter Safety and Energy Efficiency Solution A. Improve Efficiency of Existing Buildings This solution emphasizes investment in existing buildings to improve energy and water efficiency, as well as building comfort and performance. Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 1. Healthy, Adaptive & Efficient Buildings 1. Support High Performance Building Resources and Training for the Development Community 2. Offer a Voluntary Pathway & Incentives for Above-Code Construction 3. Advocate for Adoption of State- Wide Net Zero Energy Code 4. Encourage High Performance Construction for All Publicly Funded Buildings 5. Analyze and Support Opportunities for District Energy Solution B. Achieve Net-Zero Energy New Construction This solution focuses on the design and construction of high-performance buildings. A Net Zero Energy (NZE) building is one with zero net energy consumption, typically on an annual basis. Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 1. Healthy, Adaptive & Efficient Buildings 1. Advance Electrification Upgrades and Conversion Projects for City Facilities 2. Include an Electrification Component for Above- Code Construction 3. Support Outreach and Incentives for Electric Appliances and Equipment Solution C. Electrify Buildings This solution emphasizes the conversion of heating equipment and cooking appliances in buildings from natural gas or propane to electricity. Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 Draft Climate Plan Orientation: Focus Areas and Solutions •D. Increase utility renewable energy mix •E. Increase community participation in utility green power programs •F. Increase community-based distributed renewable energy generation 2. Responsible and reliable renewable energy supply 2. Responsible & Reliable Renewable Energy Supply 1. Evaluate the Economic Feasibility and Policy Options Available to Achieve 100% Net Renewable Energy 2. Collaborative and Innovate Utility Scale Solutions with NorthWestern Energy 3. Support Policies to Expand Renewable Energy and Just Transition Initiatives Solution D. Increase Utility Renewable Energy Mix This solution emphasizes the role of utility providers in providing energy to customers and communities. Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 2. Responsible & Reliable Renewable Energy Supply 1. Support Green Tariff Program Development and Participation Solution E. Increase Community Participation in Utility Green Power Programs This solution focuses on voluntary participation of community members in clean energy programs provided through their energy utility. Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 2. Responsible & Reliable Renewable Energy Supply 1. Plan and Install Renewable Energy Projects for City Facilities 3. Advance Distributed Solar Policies with NorthWestern Energy 4. Promote Education and Incentives for Distributed Renewable Energy Storage Solution F. Increase Community-Based Distributed Renewable Energy Generation This solution supplements utility-scale clean energy generation with more localized community investments. Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 2. Streamline Solar Permitting and Adopt Solar-Ready Code Provisions Draft Climate Plan Orientation: Focus Areas and Solutions •G. Facilitate compact development patterns •H. Reduce vulnerability of neighborhoods and infrastructure to natural hazards •I. Enhance social infrastructure and community preparedness 3. Vibrant and resilient neighborhoods 3. Vibrant & Resilient Neighborhoods 1. Continue Regional Coordination on Compact Growth and Sustainable Development 2. Review Development Code to Enhance Compact and Sustainable Development 3. Develop Sustainable Neighborhoods Outreach Solution G. Facilitate Compact Development Patterns This solution emphasizes the importance of proactively planning existing and future land uses to reduce the distance people need to travel for work and to access shopping and services. Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 3. Vibrant & Resilient Neighborhoods 1. Plan for Resilience Hubs at Critical Facilities 3. Advance Resilience in Development Code and Development Review 2. Support Business and Residential Preparedness Outreach Solution H. Reduce Vulnerability of Neighborhoods and Infrastructure to Natural Hazards This solution focuses on improving the capacity of Bozeman to adapt to natural hazards including wildfire, flooding, drought, extreme heat, and winter storms, through the lens of neighborhood and infrastructure design. Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 3. Vibrant & Resilient Neighborhoods 1. Support Community and Neighborhood Resilience Programming Solution I. Enhance Social Infrastructure and Community Preparedness This solution focuses on building social capital to improve the capacity of Bozeman to adapt to natural hazards and find resiliency in times of crisis. Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 Draft Climate Plan Orientation: Focus Areas and Solutions •J. Increase walking, bicycling, carpooling and use of transit •K. Decrease direct vehicle emissions •L. Limit emissions from air travel 4. Diverse and accessible transportation options 4. Diverse and Accessible Transportation Options 1. Prioritize Multi-modal Planning with the New Metropolitan Planning Organization 2. Expand Pedestrian and Bicycle Connections and Network 3. Improve Maintenance of Multi- Modal Infrastructure 5. Support Employee Trip Reduction Programs and Transportation Demand Management 4. Pursue Sustainable Transit Funding and Expansion 6. Develop Bike and Car Share Programs Solution J. Increase Walking, Bicycling, Carpooling and Use of Transit This solution focuses on increasing the percentage of community members walking, bicycling, carpooling, avoiding or consolidating vehicle trips, and using transit. Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 4. Diverse and Accessible Transportation Options 1. Support Community EV Roadmap Development 2. Collaborate to Install Publicly Accessible EV Infrastructure 3. City Fleet and Transit EV Investment 4. Advocate for EV Utility Rates, Incentives, Infrastructure, and Efficiency Standards 5. Support EV Group Buy and Outreach 6. Limit Wasteful Vehicle Emissions Solution K. Decrease Direct Vehicle Emissions This solution focuses on promoting more efficient vehicles, vehicles that use alternative fuels, and electric vehicles. Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 4. Diverse and Accessible Transportation Options 2. Support Regional Transit Service Coordination and Outreach 1. Advocate for Increased Air Travel Efficiency 3. Build Awareness Through Employee Air Travel Policies Solution L. Limit Emissions from Air Travel This solution is focused on supporting the development of alternatives to traditional air travel. Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 Drat Climate Plan Orientation: Focus Areas and Solutions •M. Move towards a circular economy and zero waste community 5. Comprehensive and sustainable waste reduction 5. Comprehensive & Sustainable Waste Reduction 3. Expand Composting Services and Collection 1. Actively Promote Source Reduction, Recycling, and Repair 2. Improve Waste Policies, Services, and Operations 5. Support Construction Waste Diversion 4. Encourage the Development of Material Markets 6. Develop Plans for Green Purchasing and Zero Waste Events for City Operations Solution M. Move Towards a Circular Economy and Zero Waste Community This solution focuses on the management of solid waste through a hierarchy of source reduction, reuse, recycling, composting and anaerobic digestion, and waste to energy conversion, with landfilling waste as a last resort. Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 Drat Climate Plan Orientation: Focus Areas and Solutions •N. Cultivate a robust local food system •O. Manage and conserve water resources •P. Manage land and resources to sequester carbon 6. Regenerative greenspace, food systems, and natural environment 6. Regenerative Greenspace, Food Systems Natural Environment 1. Support the Formation of a Local Food Council 2. Help Develop a Food System Assessment and Security Plan 3. Encourage Local Agriculture and Food Production, Processing, and Distribution Solution N. Cultivate a Robust Local Food System This solution recognizes that the natural system conversation is not complete without considering humans and our need to eat. Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 6. Regenerative Greenspace, Food Systems Natural Environment 2. Invest in Landscaping and Irrigation Upgrades at City Facilities 1. Build on the Success of Water Conservation Education and Incentives 3. Evaluate Additional Water Conservation Code and Water Rate Structure Adjustments Solution O. Manage and Conserve Water Resources This solution focuses on utilizing a comprehensive approach to manage water resources at the watershed scale. Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 6. Regenerative Greenspace, Food Systems Natural Environment 1. Protect Local Wetlands for Flood Resilience and Water Quality 2. Expand and Maintain the Urban Forest 4. Enhance Greenspace and Carbon Sequestration for New Development 3. Provide Outreach on Water Pollution Prevention and Carbon Sequestration Strategies Solution P. Manage Land and Resources to Sequester Carbon This solution encourages practices that support the urban forest, strengthen carbon sinks, and improve carbon sequestration potential. Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 WRAP UP & NEXT STEPS What’s next? Community Forum August (exact date TBD) Planning for online engagement Plan review & refinement Call to action! Your Ideas? How can we make the community review process engaging, exciting, and innovative? Next Steps Plan Release & Review July •Preliminary draft refinements •Graphic design August •Draft plan shared with public •Community forum September •Draft plan refinements October (tentative ) •City Commission review