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Home My WebLink AboutSBStat 2023 - Q1 Sustainability StatSBStat 2022 SBSTAT |Q1 2023 Agenda Modified Climate Action Plan Climate Action Plan Update Timeline Tree Canopy Goal Discussion Wrap Up Citywide Performance Management Empowerdepartments Designservices Focus on data 1 4 2 3 Improve residents’ lives Participants Purpose in the Stat meeting Project Leads , analysts, and other key staff •Lead discussion on assigned projects •Contribute with ideas, knowledge on data sources, and suggestions for improving performance Mayor & Department Heads •Share ideas, ask questions, and contribute to discussion on strategy and performance targets, •Assign next steps to relevant members of their department/teams Stat meeting structure & cadence •The Mayor’s Office sets the agenda for the meeting •The Business Analytics team schedules the meeting each quarter and invites attendees •The Business Analytics team documents all action items discussed during the meeting and assigns each item to the appropriate City team The purpose of SB Stat is to bring the most powerful people in the City –the Mayor, Department Heads, and key staff –into a room to use data and take action on some of the City’s most pressing challenges Sustainability Stat Purpose + Decision Points Purpose of Sustainability Stat Convene quarterly with City teams to establish a performance management framework and practices for the City’s Sustainability Goals. This includes: Decision Points for the Mayor •City staff have developed different options for the Mayor to consider in each Sustainability focus area, categorized as (1) Bold, (2) Significant, or (3) Necessary •City staff needs guidance on setting public-facing goals to mobilize the community Defining the goals, metrics, and activities for the City’s Sustainability Team Reviewing sustainability metrics and programs quarterly to inform strategy and make course corrections Updating the City’s Climate Action Plan Agenda Modified Climate Action Plan Climate Action Plan Update Timeline Tree Canopy Goal Discussion Wrap Up 1.The following slides present the proposed mission, focus areas, strategies, activities, and potential metrics for the City’s Sustainability Team and serve as a temporary, modified version of the City’s Climate Action Plan – •Is this proposal on the right track? Any changes we should make? •Is there anything missing? 2.We presented on the scope and performance of our current programs – •Are we satisfied with the current results? Where do we want to see more impact? •Are there any programs that we should consider discontinuing or combining with other City programs? DISCUSSION We are mobilizing the community to address the climate emergency ULTIMATE GOALS MITIGATION: Reducing pollution & conserving resources •The community reduces its greenhouse gas emissions by 26% by 2025 from 2005 levels. ADAPTATION: Changing with climate •The City and community partners will increase the Urban Tree Canopy to 40% by 2050. •More specific initiatives pending summer 2023 South Bend vulnerability assessment and adaptation plan. ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE: Targeting those most impacted by climate change •At least 40% of the Office of Sustainability’s investments annually will go towards census tracts that are identified as disadvantaged according to the Council on Environmental Quality’s EJ Screen Disadvantaged criteria. •Data linked here. •Methodology description here. FOCUS AREAS ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICEADAPTATIONMITIGATION Focus Area #2: Transportation •Electrify vehicles •Reduce VMT (encourage active transportation and public transit) Focus Area #3 –Zero waste and circular economy •Encourage recycling Focus Area #1: Energy & Buildings •Increase renewable energy •Reduce energy usage •Electrify buildings •Train solar, energy efficiency, and electrification workforce Focus Area #1 –Justice40 •At least 40% of investments annually will go towards disadvantaged census tracts according to CEQ’s EJ Screen criteria Focus Area #1 –Greenspace and ecosystem health •Increase the tree canopy Focus Area #2 –TBD (i.e. public health, emergency preparedness, flooding and stormwater management) •Identify climate risks and vulnerabilities and create adaptation goals in 2023 South Bend vulnerability assessment •Incorporate adaptation goals into updated CAP FOCUS AREAS ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICEADAPTATIONMITIGATION Focus Area #2: Transportation •Electrify vehicles •Reduce VMT (encourage active transportation and public transit) Focus Area #3 –Zero waste and circular economy •Encourage recycling Focus Area #1: Energy & Buildings •Increase renewable energy •Reduce energy usage •Electrify buildings •Train solar, energy efficiency, and electrification workforce Focus Area #1 –Justice40 •At least 40% of investments annually will go towards disadvantaged census tracts according to CEQ’s EJ Screen criteria Focus Area #1 –Greenspace and ecosystem health •Increase the tree canopy Focus Area #2 –TBD (i.e. public health, emergency preparedness, flooding and stormwater management) •Identify climate risks and vulnerabilities and create adaptation goals in 2023 South Bend vulnerability assessment •Incorporate adaptation goals into updated CAP ENERGY & BUILDINGS | EXISTING PROGRAMS EASSI 1.0 Results: •19 energy audits conducted •7 solar projects (390kW of installed solar capacity) •13 energy efficiency projects (high-efficiency HVAC, insulation, LEDs; energy & cost savings TBD) •More than $1 million in combined public and private investment in energy efficiency and solar •~$281,000 in matching grants for EASSI nonprofits •~$760,000 in private investment •Roughly for every $1 invested through EASSI grants, it generated ~$2.72 in energy efficiency and solar investments Description: Subsidized energy assessments, matching grants, and optional low-interest loans to nonprofit community organizations to complete energy efficiency and/or solar projects ENERGY & BUILDINGS | EXISTING PROGRAMS EASSI 2.0 Preliminary Details: •8 energy audits conducted •9 new organizations served and potentially 5 returning organizations •Increased matching grant amount ($30k) and higher matching percentage for electrification projects Description: Subsidized energy assessments, matching grants, and optional low-interest loans to nonprofit community organizations to complete energy efficiency, electrification, and solar projects ENERGY & BUILDINGS | | EXISTING PROGRAMS VIBRANT PLACES Description: Matching grants for commercial storefront exterior enhancements, with a higher percentage for sustainability-focused improvements and additional matching grants funds for solar PV Preliminary Details: •85+ pre-applications, 55% indicated an interest in solar •6 solar 101 session attendees •2 feasibility studies underway Pre-Application Interest in Solar ENERGY & BUILDINGS | EXISTING PROGRAMS My Smart-E Description: A residential software platform for smart home energy management. The software, called My SmartE, helps residents understand and reduce their home energy use through smart devices (a tablet and an Alexa) that provide personalized tips for reducing consumption and curate social games to encourage energy conservation. Results: •12 community members in South Bend Mutual Homes have received MySmartE devices that were installed in their homes •Among 10 households that provided baseline data, 6 of households’ room temperature decreased after the intervention Note: More robust residential program is being explored by OoS, enFocus, and Community Foundation; main focus on residential retrofits leveraging IRA tax credits and rebates ENERGY & BUILDINGS | EXISTING PROGRAMS Upskill SB Description: Upskill SB subsidizes training and exam costs for professional, industry-standard certifications in multiple industries, including solar and energy efficiency. Results: •Supported 6 members in the inaugural cohort to pursue the NABCEP Solar PV Associate credential •3 have finished the course and are planning to sit for the exam in spring 2023 •First cohort overall supported 25 learners and has already resulted in 6 certifications. Upskill 2.0 offers the following credentials: •National Association of Realtors (NAR) Green Designation •Association of Energy Engineers’ (AEE) Certified Energy Auditor and Certified Energy Manager •North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP)’s Solar PV Associate & advanced credentials •LEED Green Associate, AP, and Green Rater FOCUS AREAS ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICEADAPTATIONMITIGATION Focus Area #2: Transportation •Electrify vehicles •Reduce VMT (encourage active transportation and public transit) Focus Area #3 –Zero waste and circular economy •Encourage recycling Focus Area #1: Energy & Buildings •Increase renewable energy •Reduce energy usage •Electrify buildings •Train solar, energy efficiency, and electrification workforce Focus Area #1 –Justice40 •At least 40% of investments annually will go towards disadvantaged census tracts according to CEQ’s EJ Screen criteria Focus Area #1 –Greenspace and ecosystem health •Increase the tree canopy Focus Area #2 –TBD (i.e. public health, emergency preparedness, flooding and stormwater management) •Identify climate risks and vulnerabilities and create adaptation goals in 2023 South Bend vulnerability assessment •Incorporate adaptation goals into updated CAP TRANSPORTATION | EXISTING PROGRAMS EV Installations Description: Installed 8 plugs that were in storage since 2020 in winter 2022 and currently providing free charging at seven locations for two hours Results: Level 2 Charging stations each with two plugs at: •City County Building* •Howard Park •Leighton Parking Garage •Main St. Parking Garage •Wayne St. Garage •Century Center •Potawatomi Zoo *Not a smart charger; cannot track usage TRANSPORTATION | EXISTING PROGRAMS EV Plan Description: Hired the Brendle Group to draft a Community EV Infrastructure Plan that will: •Enable the City to sustainably expand equitable access to public EV charging citywide •Considers the City’s role in solutions for residents that cannot add private EV charging at home •Explores pathways for equitable access to workforce development opportunities in EV charging It does not: •Provide recommendations for municipal fleet electrification •Address EV adoption directly Preliminary Details: •Internal City Working Group workshop held Friday 1/27 •Follow-up survey to launch before second and final workshop with city working group •External Task Force workshop scheduled for Wednesday 3/22 •Aiming to finalize before DOT Charging & Fueling Infrastructure Grant application deadline May 30, 2023 FOCUS AREAS ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICEADAPTATIONMITIGATION Focus Area #2: Transportation •Electrify vehicles •Reduce VMT (encourage active transportation and public transit) Focus Area #3 –Zero waste and circular economy •Encourage recycling Focus Area #1: Energy & Buildings •Increase renewable energy •Reduce energy usage •Electrify buildings •Train solar, energy efficiency, and electrification workforce Focus Area #1 –Justice40 •At least 40% of investments annually will go towards disadvantaged census tracts according to CEQ’s EJ Screen criteria Focus Area #1 –Greenspace and ecosystem health •Increase the tree canopy Focus Area #2 –TBD (i.e. public health, emergency preparedness, flooding and stormwater management) •Identify climate risks and vulnerabilities and create adaptation goals in 2023 South Bend vulnerability assessment •Incorporate adaptation goals into updated CAP ZERO WASTE |EXISTING PROGRAMS Description: Assists businesses to start a single-stream recycling service, improve their recycling capabilities, and reduce waste. Targeted incentives exist to offset the monthly cost of a recycling service, provide a discount on new recycling equipment, and provide a bonus grant for reducing trash volume and pick-up frequency. Results: •Collaborated with over 30 stakeholders in the development of the pilot program •Met in-person with over 50 businesses to discuss the program •2 applications from nonprofits and 2 interested businesses •Designed employee training program for recycling best practices Smart Businesses Recycle FOCUS AREAS ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICEADAPTATIONMITIGATION Focus Area #2: Transportation •Electrify vehicles •Reduce VMT (encourage active transportation and public transit) Focus Area #3 –Zero waste and circular economy •Encourage recycling Focus Area #1: Energy & Buildings •Increase renewable energy •Reduce energy usage •Electrify buildings •Train solar, energy efficiency, and electrification workforce Focus Area #1 –Justice40 •At least 40% of investments annually will go towards disadvantaged census tracts according to CEQ’s EJ Screen criteria Focus Area #1 –Greenspace and ecosystem health •Increase the tree canopy Focus Area #2 –TBD (i.e. public health, emergency preparedness, flooding and stormwater management) •Identify climate risks and vulnerabilities and create adaptation goals in 2023 South Bend vulnerability assessment •Incorporate adaptation goals into updated CAP GREENSPACE & ECOSYSTEM HEALTH |EXISTING PROGRAMS Description: Organizing and launching a collaborative, large-scale tree planting campaign. Results: •Established a concrete goal (100k Trees) •Creating a city tree fund that can accept in-lieu fees from developers, grant funds, and private donations. •SBVPA, Shirley Heinze Land Trust, and the St. Joseph River Basin Commission are beginning to connect for co-learning and resource sharing (e.g., SHLT can bring specialized equipment and volunteers for spike planting days) starting this spring. 100,000 Trees for South Bend FOCUS AREAS ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICEADAPTATIONMITIGATION Focus Area #2: Transportation •Electrify vehicles •Reduce VMT (encourage active transportation and public transit) Focus Area #3 –Zero waste and circular economy •Encourage recycling Focus Area #1: Energy & Buildings •Increase renewable energy •Reduce energy usage •Electrify buildings •Train solar, energy efficiency, and electrification workforce Focus Area #1 –Justice40 •At least 40% of investments annually will go towards disadvantaged census tracts according to CEQ’s EJ Screen criteria Focus Area #1 –Greenspace and ecosystem health •Increase the tree canopy Focus Area #2 –TBD (i.e. public health, emergency preparedness, flooding and stormwater management) •Identify climate risks and vulnerabilities and create adaptation goals in 2023 South Bend vulnerability assessment •Incorporate adaptation goals into updated CAP FOCUS AREAS ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICEADAPTATIONMITIGATION Focus Area #2: Transportation •Electrify vehicles •Reduce VMT (encourage active transportation and public transit) Focus Area #3 –Zero waste and circular economy •Encourage recycling Focus Area #1: Energy & Buildings •Increase renewable energy •Reduce energy usage •Electrify buildings •Train solar, energy efficiency, and electrification workforce Focus Area #1 –Justice40 •At least 40% of investments annually will go towards disadvantaged census tracts according to CEQ’s EJ Screen criteria Focus Area #1 –Greenspace and ecosystem health •Increase the tree canopy Focus Area #2 –TBD (i.e. public health, emergency preparedness, flooding and stormwater management) •Identify climate risks and vulnerabilities and create adaptation goals in 2023 South Bend vulnerability assessment •Incorporate adaptation goals into updated CAP 1.The following slides present the proposed mission, focus areas, strategies, activities, and potential metrics for the City’s Sustainability Team and serve as a temporary, modified version of the City’s Climate Action Plan – •Is this proposal on the right track? Any changes we should make? •Is there anything missing? 2.We presented on the scope and performance of our current programs – •Are we satisfied with the current results? Where do we want to see more impact? •Are there any programs that we should consider discontinuing or combining with other City programs? DISCUSSION Agenda Modified Climate Action Plan Climate Action Plan Update Timeline Tree Canopy Goal Discussion Wrap Up CAP Update WHAT DO WE MEAN BY “UPDATE”? In this context, “update” refers to an evidence-based rewriting of the climate action plan (CAP) to include additional or expanded actions. For example: •incorporate both mitigation and adaptation goals •include metrics, goals, and method to measure progress •recognize active community partners and their responsibility in achieving CAP goals CAP Update Timeline Timeframe Action Description Status 2022 December Adjust CAP update timeline Council amends Resolution 4787-19 to revise the update cycle from 3 to 5 years DONE 2023 January -May Community engagement for CAP update Launch Climate Action Ambassadors Program and host 15 Climate Action Survey Sessions (collecting 225+ responses to the CAP Update Survey)IN PROGRESS May –July Adaptation assessment to inform CAP update Conduct a climate risks and vulnerability assessment through IU Environmental Resilience Institute’s Resilience Cohort programming with support of a Climate Fellow NOT STARTED August (‘23) –March Draft updated CAP & goal setting process Draft updated CAP including both mitigation and adaptation goals; establish clear processes for tracking and reporting on implementation progressCould incorporate working groups to provide input on specific topics/goals/sectors NOT STARTED 2024 March –June Community engagement for CAP update Leverage Ambassadors program-style-outreach to re-engage community and seek input on updated CAP; seek opportunities to overlap with Comprehensive Planning Process NOT STARTED June -August Finalize CAP Determine publishing platform/medium for publishing the CAP and finalize content NOT STARTED September Draft new resolution with Council Work with Council to draft a new resolution to support implementation of the updated CAP and formalize reporting processes NOT STARTED October - November Present CAP to Council Updated CAP is presented to and approved by Council NOT STARTED Climate Ambassador Program •$15,000 from USDN •15 Ambassadors •11 community organizations represented 1.Does this timeline align with expectations? 2.Is there anything missing from the process or the content for the updated CAP as outlined? DISCUSSION Agenda Modified Climate Action Plan Climate Action Plan Update Timeline Tree Canopy Goal Discussion Wrap Up SBStat 2023 •How does our urban tree planting project align with other strategic City initiatives? •Can the Office of Sustainability go public with a tree planting campaign? DISCUSSION SBStat 2023 URBAN TREE CANOPY Setting an Ambitious, Necessary Goal SBStat 2023 Phase 1: Build Relationships •Tree-planting Experts: SBVPA + Shirley Heinze Land Trust + SJRBC •Organizers: enFocus & Office of Sustainability •Schools & Non-profits:John Adams High School, El Campito, Unity Gardens, etc. •Neighborhood Associations & Community Groups: SOAR, LaSalle Park, etc. Phase 2: Build Trust by Being Trustworthy •Look at our own backyard first: 3 Parks to start (tentatively: Southeast Neighborhood Park, LaSalle Park, and Pulaski Park) •Involve Youth: Native Tree Nurseries at or close to schools •Communicate Clearly and Often: Ongoing opportunities for teaching and learning •Budget Appropriately: Increase sources of revenue for tree-planting (in-lieu fees for developers, City Forest Credits, grants, private donations) Phase 3: Increase City Tree Maintenance •Neighborhood Infrastructure Pilot Program: The City of South Bend takes increased responsibility for curbs, sidewalks, alleyways, and the tree lawn in the public right- of-way. SBStat 2023 Bold: Neighborhood Infrastructure Pilot Project: Take more responsibility of the public right-of-way, including increased tree maintenance provided by the City. This is also an opportunity for workforce development. Significant: Permitted interim use of 60 vacant lots (out of the total 1,645 vacant and abandoned lots in the city inventory) for Native Tree Nurseries (NTNs). Necessary: Collaborative effort of parks, schools, non-profits; establish a revenue fund for tree canopy for private donations and rewrite ordinance so developers to pay into fund instead of planting trees SBStat 2023 •How does our urban tree planting project align with other strategic City initiatives? •Can the Office of Sustainability go public with a tree planting campaign? DISCUSSION Agenda Modified Climate Action Plan Climate Action Plan Update Timeline Tree Canopy Goal Discussion Wrap Up