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City of Kansas City, Missouri Climate Protection Plan Appendix D: Report of Greater KC Chamber of Commerce Energy Policy Task Force, Climate Protection Subgroup INTRODUCTION In June 2007, The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Energy Policy Task Force created the Climate Protection Sub-group. The charge of the sub-group was to assist “in establishing a realistic, but ambitious, community-wide goal for greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions by 2020.” Work on the committee began immediately and through a series of meetings the group was able to first identify and then measure various goals that the community as a whole could embrace. The committee focused on three key areas of greenhouse gas reductions – energy, transportation, and public policy and outreach. Throughout all of the meetings, members worked hard to find quantifiable numbers that could produce meaningful GHG reductions. There was general agreement among members that the group should identify ambitious goals that were attainable. This document should not be thought of as a final draft; rather it should be viewed as a living document that should be changed and updated as needed. It is evident as new technologies are created and new efficiencies are found, there will be other areas of GHG reductions that can be captured in the future. RECOMMENDATIONS Energy/ Policy & Outreach 1. Expand Home Weatherization Program DETAIL kWh REDUCTION Expand City’s Home Weatherization Program to 1,000 households per year totaling 15,740 households from 2000 to 2020 (1) Average Savings = 31.2 MMbtu/hshld/yr (2) 25 CFL / hshld GHG IMPACT (1) 94, 884 tonnes CO2 (Total) (2) 41, 807 tonnes CO2 (Total) 2. Aggressive Education and Public Relations Campaign. Encourage Businesses to Reduce GHG Emissions DETAIL kWh REDUCTION GHG IMPACT Estimated impact of KCPL’s implementation of energy efficiency measures in its agreement with Sierra Club & Concerned Citizens of Platte County by 2012 plus additional energy efficiency measures to be implemented between 2012 and 2020 (1) KCPL – 789,786 MWh/yr (2) Energ. Efficiency 1,104,727 MWh/yr (1) 524,666 tonnes CO2/yr (2) 728,485 tonnes CO2/yr Total = 1,253,151 tonnes CO2/yr Climate Protection Plan Appendix D: Chamber of Commerce Climate Protection Subgroup Kansas City, Missouri Page D - 1 July 2008 Additional strategies to consider: Have all KCMO permitted buildings meet the American Institute of Architects “2030 challenge” – immediate reductions in GHG emitting energy consumption in new buildings & major renovations to a performance standard of 50% less than current levels, with further incremental reductions until all new buildings would be carbon neutral by 2030. A less stringent proposal would be to require all KCMO permitted buildings meet the EPA “Energy Star” rating program. Engage business community aggressively by promoting the cost savings, improved public image, and possible avoidance of increased regulation (from metro area redesignation due to ozone non-compliance). Educate business community on how to implement energy efficiency programs. Seek endorsement of key legislative initiatives that promote energy efficiency. Create a marketing strategy that ties in all the efforts on energy efficiency and carbon reduction. Message must be consistent and easily understood. 3. Reduced Energy Star Loan Rates for both residential and commercial – new construction and rehabilitation DETAIL kWh REDUCTION GHG IMPACT Projected Home Performance with Energy Star Program goals. Expand Home Energy Improvements to total of 18,350 households, in the KC region by 2020 of which 30% (5,505 households) are in Kansas City Average total energy use in KC region = 178.2 MMBtu/yr Average HPES savings approximately 30% or 53.46 MMBtu/yr/year 56,862 tonnes CO2/yr Transportation 4. Expand Alternative Transportation Programs DETAIL kWh REDUCTION Double the current participation in public transit ridership, carpooling, telecommuting and other alternative work schedules 5. Upgrade KC-ATA fleet of 300 buses to bio-diesel DETAIL FUEL REDUCTION 100% Diesel ** B50 ** 50% mix = B20 @ 40% = 8.0%* 50% mix = B50 @ 40% = 20%* * GHG reductions from conventional diesel fuel GHG IMPACT Transit = 4,195 tonnes CO2/yr Carpool = 36,360 tonnes CO2/yr Work at home = 11,887 tonnes CO2/yr Other =7,342 tonnes CO2/ yr 2,750,000 diesel / yr GHG IMPACT Emissions = 26,402 tonnes CO2/yr 13,201 x 0.08 = 1,056 tonnes CO2/yr 13,201 x 0.20 = 2,640 tonnes CO2/yr Total = 3,696 tonnes CO2/yr Additional strategies to consider: Focus on fleets with larger vehicles – generally the bigger and heavier the vehicle, the lower the mpg. Next would be medium duty vehicles and pickups. Increase compressed natural gas (CNG) infrastructure. Help City of Kansas City CNG go to public access Increase private fleet membership in Clean Cities. Private stakeholders now are mainly fuel and vehicle side. Use strategy of “plug-in partners” for getting soft orders for future Climate Protection Plan Appendix D: Chamber of Commerce Climate Protection Subgroup Kansas City, Missouri Page D - 2 July 2008 availability of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Support use of other alt fuels that provide significant greenhouse gas reductions. This will help develop markets for private fuel, vehicles, and support businesses such as clean fuels and vehicle conversion and maintenance. Look at possible off road equipment applications for conversion to alt fuel – e/g Parks Dept. & other City mowers, street sweepers, backup generators, construction equipment, etc. Additional Items/ Misc. 6. Promote Development of Demonstration Green/Cool Roofs DETAIL kWh REDUCTION Assume 1,000,000 square feet of green roofs constructed by 2020 3.2 KWh/sf/yr = 0.0014 tonnes CO2/sf/yr 7. Increase the Urban Forest DETAIL kWh REDUCTION Assume private planting matches City planting of additional 120,000 trees projected in Phase 1 of CPP 1,400 tonnes CO2 (Total) GHG IMPACT 33,800 tonnes CO2/yr 8. Upgrade 2,500 Water Heaters (500 electric; 2,000 gas) DETAIL kWh REDUCTION Install new fuel efficient water heaters GHG IMPACT 212,000 ccf/ yr GHG IMPACT 1,188 tonnes CO2/yr Additional strategies to consider: Identify and promote the most efficient fuel source for a specific energy need. For example, in some instances electricity is the most efficient; in others it is natural gas. Using a strategic effort to make the best use of a given fuel source for a specific task will help expand efficiencies. Climate Protection Plan Appendix D: Chamber of Commerce Climate Protection Subgroup Kansas City, Missouri Page D - 3 July 2008 Overall Potential GHG Reductions POTENTIAL GHG REDUCTION ITEM Home Weatherization CFLs KCPL non-KCPL En Eff HPES Transit Carpool Work at Home Other KC-ATA Fleet Green Roofs Urban Forest Water Heaters Potential GHG Reduction Baseline emissions data for 2000 Percent Reduction Potential Additional community-wide Reductions * Total Potential GHG Reduction Percent Reduction Potential REDUCTION IMPACT 94,884 41,807 524,666 728,485 56,862 4,195 36,360 11,887 7,342 3,696 1,400 33,800 1,188 1,546,572 9,569,764 16.16% 244,875 1,791,447 18.72% tonnes tonnes tonnes tonnes tonnes tonnes tonnes tonnes tonnes tonnes tonnes tonnes tonnes tonnes tonnes tonnes tonnes * Additional community-wide GHG reductions Additional community-wide GHG reductions projected to be achieved from measures identified in Phase 1 of the Climate Protection Plan total 244,875 tonnes. Notes and Clarifications 1. Expand Home Weatherization Program Currently approximately 500 homes per year are weatherized. The report recommends expanding the program to 1,000 homes per year. We assumed expanding the home weatherization concept to include a loan component in addition to the grant component. The loan component would apply to households whose income is high enough to disqualify them from eligibility in the federally (Dept of Energy) funded Home Weatherization Program. The program would also apply to those multifamily buildings not qualifying under the Home Weatherization Program. The figures given in the report reflect the average energy savings and GHG reductions per household, according to studies performed by Oakridge National Laboratories. Weatherization measures, which vary per house based on the prioritized results of a pre-work energy audit (inspection), may include: caulking, weather-stripping, replacement of broken window panes, attic and sidewall insulation, roof venting, furnace clean and check or replacement, water tank insulation, rim joist insulation, crawl space insulation, heating duct insulation, duct cleaning, minor repairs directly related to energy efficiency improvements. Lighting replacements are not included in the numbers provided by ORNL as they have not been part of the Home Weatherization Program at the time of the study. The numbers in our report are based on the average household which has 25 incandescent lamps. Climate Protection Plan Appendix D: Chamber of Commerce Climate Protection Subgroup Kansas City, Missouri Page D - 4 July 2008 2. Aggressive Education and Public Relations Campaign Encourage Businesses to Reduce GHG Emissions. KCPL is instituting programs which will achieve demand reductions of 100 MW in their customer base between now and 2010 and additional 200 MW by 2012. The associated GHG reductions are based on those reductions in energy use. 10-15 new energy efficiency programs are being developed for their service territory and are pending regulatory approval. Further energy demand reductions are expected to be achieved by end users who do not participate in KCPL’s targeted programs. We have assumed that through aggressive awareness education in the community and with aggressive marketing by energy services providers, architects, engineers and other technical service providers and the use of rebate and incentive programs outside of KCPL that at least 50% of end users will implement energy savings programs. The total KCPL/Aquila retail electric service load is 8.8 Million MWh (megawatt hours). The average reduction obtained by implementation of an energy program is 25% of the energy consumption. The energy savings and associated GHG reductions are based on 50% of the end users achieving 25% energy savings in their facilities and operations. Other rebates and incentives are available through State and Federal government programs and manufacturers, and the desire to achieve LEED and Energy Star ratings. 3. Reduced Energy Star Loan Rates for both residential and commercial-new construction and rehabilitation. This measure impacts the market not included in the Home Weatherization Program. It targets middle and upper income homeowners/buyers. The basis for the reductions is low interest loans for energy efficient homes. Lenders would be encouraged to offer the low interest loans by using a variety of risk mitigation strategies, such as securing the loan through the reduced energy costs. Reduced energy costs would be insured by tying the low interest loan to Energy Star certification and programs offered by lenders to train homeowners in energy-wise practices. The GHG reduction goal was obtained by setting a goal for 30% energy savings in the homes in this target market. 4. Expand Alternative Transportation Programs According to a 2004 MARC survey, only 4%-5% of commuters in Kansas City use alternative modes of transportation such as carpooling, transit, work at home. We chose to set a goal of doubling the amount of alternative transportation utilized by 2020. The GHG reductions are based on that doubling in alternative transportation and associated emissions data from the EPA. 5. Upgrade KC-ATA fleet of 300 buses to bio-diesel The 300 buses use 2,750,000 gallons of diesel per year. A 50/50 mix of B20 and B50 bio-diesel is targeted, resulting in a 28% reduction in GHG emissions. By setting this goal the City will work very aggressively with KC-ATA to develop a strategy for this measure, and get a commitment to implement it, as well as identifying other large fleets within the city to target. 6. Promote Development of Demonstration Green/Cool Roofs A million sq.ft. of green roofs has been selected as a target goal. There are currently ____ green roofs in the city. Depending on the average size of roof that would go green, up to 50 roofs could be included. (Waiting on confirmation and more specific information on this one). A million sq.ft. of green roofs could be accomplished through aggressive awareness program and marketing by architectural and sustainable service providers. Climate Protection Plan Appendix D: Chamber of Commerce Climate Protection Subgroup Kansas City, Missouri Page D - 5 July 2008 7. Increase the Urban Forest The city has a goal for 120,000 trees to be planted by 2020, and initiatives are already in motion for accomplishing this goal. We are targeting private planting to match the city’s goal. 8. Upgrade 2,500 Water Heaters This goal is based on a program currently offered by MGE for replacement of existing water heaters with higher efficiency units. MGE has funding for this program and is actively promoting it. Climate Protection Plan Appendix D: Chamber of Commerce Climate Protection Subgroup Kansas City, Missouri Page D - 6 July 2008