ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability

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ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability
Climate Protection in Your Community

Kim Lundgren Director Northeast Regional Capacity
Center ICLEI-USA Kim.lundgren_at_iclei.org
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ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability

• Benefits of Climate Action
• Introduction to ICLEI
• Getting Started The Milestone Process
• Cities Around the Nation Take Action
• Yes you can!

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Benefits of Climate Action

• Environmental
• Mitigating global climate change
• Improving air quality, public health
• Financial
• Emissions Energy Use Lower Cost
• Economic (green jobs, local economy)
• Infrastructure (alleviate traffic, smart growth)
• Social (improved air quality, reduced asthma
  rates, more livable communities)
• Leadership (model for citizens, other
  communities, recognition for efforts)

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ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability
A worldwide movement of local governments
dedicated to achieving tangible improvements in
global environmental conditions through
CUMULATIVE LOCAL ACTION

• Association of cities, towns, counties in over 50
  countries
• 11 offices worldwide
• 350 communities in U.S.

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Cities Contribute to the ProblemAnd can Create
the Solutions

• Local governments influence all major sources of
  global warming and local air pollution

Renewable Energy Energy Efficiency
Transit-Oriented Development, Alt-Fuels, Trip
Reduction
Reduction, Recycling, Composting
Solid Waste
Energy Use
Transportation and Land Use
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Why Local Governments?

• Local governments have responsibility for
• Establishing and enforcing local and national
  policies and regulations
• Overseeing the local planning processes land
  use and transportation
• Day to Day Operations Energy, Water and Waste
  disposal
• Local governments work closely with the public
• Citizens turn to local government for assistance
• Better equipped to identify and understand local
  issues
• Provide education for public
• Mobilize public

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Cities for Climate Protection (CCP) Campaign

• Largest ICLEI campaign
• Over 850 participants worldwide
• 350 participants in U.S. More than 25 of U.S.
  GHG emissions 25 of US population

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Milestones 1-3 Baseline Target Action Plan
Milestone 1 Baseline 2,300,400 tons of GHGs
Milestone 2 20 Reduction Target 460,080 tons
Milestone 3 Develop Action Plan
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Results from CCP Participants

• Cumulative local actions have a positive impact
  on global climate change

• A 2003 ICLEI Study of 160 CCP participants found
  that yearly
• 23 million tons of eCO2 is removed , saving 535
  million
• in energy and fuel costs. This emissions
  reduction is
• Yearly Heating Cooling for 1.8 Million homes
• 2.1 Billions Gallons of Gasoline

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What Does ICLEI Provide Its Members?

• Standard Methodology
• Technical Assistance
• Emissions Analysis Software
• Assistance Completing Inventory
• Assistance in Developing Climate Action Plan
• Tools and Resources (publications)
• Policy and Ordinance Templates
• Training Sessions
• Invitation to regional and national events
• Access to global network of local government
  climate leaders
• Competitive Grants
• Media and Recognition

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How can Your Community Benefit from Reducing
Emissions?

• Reduce municipal operating costs
• Improve air quality
• Protect public health
• Address traffic and other transport woes
• Develop local economy and employment
• Improve sustainability and livability of the
  community
• Create a legacy of leadership

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What Measures Can Your Community Implement?

• Building-Related
• Municipal Building Energy Efficiency
  Conservation
• Community Building Energy Efficiency
  Conservation
• Outdoor Lighting
• Renewable Energy
• Transportation
• Vehicle Fuel Efficiency
• Alternative Fuels
• Trip Reduction / Transportation Demand Management
• Recycling Waste
• Recycling
• Methane Recovery
• Land Use
• Institute growth boundaries, ordinances or
  programs to limit sprawl
• Brownfield Development
• Open Space Protection

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Cities in Action Green Power Development,
Austin, TX

• 5 renewable power for entire community
• Reducing 255,000 tons of CO2 annually
• 1/2 of the growth in energy demand met by
  conservation and renewable resources
• Green Builder Program
• Green Choice program offers the option to buy
  100 renewable

Taxi Stand 32 kW photovoltaic system
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Cities in Action Cops on Bikes, Los Angeles, CA

• 15 productivity increase for traffic officers
• Improves morale and community relations
• 15 bikes for traffic officers will save 350,000
  in vehicle costs over 5 years

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Cities in Action Energy Efficiency in Oakland

• Energy efficiency projects in the City
  Administration building save over 180,000 per
  year and reduce emissions by nearly 750 tons
  annually
• Replaced green and red traffic lights with LED
  lights, saving the city over 400,000 annually
  and reducing emissions by 1,700 tons a year
• Energy retrofits at the Oakland Museum save
  160,000 per year and 500 tons of CO2e per year

1 MW solar installation on the ice rink downtown
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Cities in Action Ban on Recyclables in Garbage,
Seattle, WA

• Recycling ordinance aimed at eliminating
  recyclable or compostable paper, cardboard,
  aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and yard debris
  that have constituted approximately 25 percent of
  the citys garbage.
• The city estimates that the new ordinance can
  save residents and businesses as much as 2
  million per year and keep future garbage costs
  low.
• The measure is projected to achieve an annual
  reduction of 260,000 tons of eCO2

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Cities in Action Ann Arbor LED Street Lighting

• Piloted LED pedestrian street lighting in
  downtown
• Installing throughout downtown
• Energy use reduced 50
• Maintenance costs reduced 70-80
• 250 tons CO2e saved annually

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Cities in Action Green Roofs, Chicago, IL

• Surfacing the roofs of municipal buildings with
  greenery reduces storm water runoff, but also
  create large energy savings. Green roofs reduce
  air conditioning costs more efficiently than they
  lower heating bills.
• The City of Chicago found that installing a green
  roof on city hall lowered the temperature by 3 to
  7 degrees Fahrenheit, which translated into a 10
  reduction in air conditioning requirements. While
  the citys green roof was 90 degrees on the
  summers hottest day, neighboring roofs measured
  over 160 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Plant It!
Buy It!
Ride It!
Conserve It!
Hybridize It!
Together, We Can Do It !
Build It!
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A Few Things You Can Do

• Work with your local governments
• Talk to your elected officials about becoming
  Climate Champions
• Emphasize the importance of quantification
• Learn about the issue
• Start a Climate Change Stakeholder Task Force in
  Your Community include municipal representation

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A Few more Things You Can Do

• Change a light bulb to incandescent to CFL
• Purchase Energy Star Products
• If available, switch from oil to natural gas for
  heating and appliances
• Install programmable thermostats and turn down
  temp. by 2oF
• Keep blinds, curtains, and windows closed during
  summer
• Ensure you have proper caulking and weather
  stripping around doors and windows
• Select no-heat option on dishwasher
• Air dry your laundry
• Turn off lights and electrical equipment not in
  use
• Unplug appliances when not in use
• Walk, bike, or take public transit at any point
• Dont Idle
• Maintain your vehicle properly inflate tires,
  tune-ups
• Purchase fuel efficient vehicles
• Use water efficiently
• Demand your legislators create policies to
  effectively address this issue!

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