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Home My WebLink AboutSBStat 2023 - Q2 Sustainability StatSB Stat | Sustainability 2023 Quarter 2 | July 14, 2023 City of South Bend 1 Empower departments Design services Focus on data 1 4 2 3 Improve residents’ lives 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 2 Sustainability Stat Purpose + Decision Points DAVID + EVIE 3 Today’s Agenda 4 OOS: Planning Projects Project cancelled 5 OOS: Mitigation Projects Project cancelled 6 OOS: Adaptation Projects Project cancelled 7 8 9 10 11 Data summary + climate action KPIs Summarizing data points and statistics from the past quarter related to core operations 12 Comparison of science-based 2040 emission target versus current The City of South Bend has already surpassed its 2005-based emissions reduction goal of 26% by 2025. A new, science-based emissions reduction target has been established since the Paris Agreement because, according to the IPCC's recent analyses, a more aggressive approach is necessary to avoid the worst effects of climate change: 50% of baseline levels by 2030 and net-zero by 2040. 2040 target 13 Annual outcomes KPI Summary *** Data Sources *** GHG emission – Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) report of total emissions by carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) units Tree canopy – Google Environmental Insights Environmental Justice – Unknown Municipal energy usage – AEP Monthly city electricity usage report VMTs - MACOG 14 Program KPI Summary 15 Program KPI Summary cont. 16 Deep-dive analysis & discussion Diving deep into a few key initiatives being undertaken to improve city performance City solar project Electric vehicle policy ideas 17 City Solar Project Determining which project options the city should pursue 18 Defining the problem Problem Statement Given the Mayor's interest in municipal solar, how should we spend the remaining $850,000 of ARP dollars effectively? How might we… Best utilize ARP dollars to reduce energy consumptions, emissions given State and utility constraints Manage solar projects that are proposed to the City Outcome Metric(s) Reduction in energy consumption (MW) Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions Visibility/awareness 19 Options for Large-Scale Solar Green Tariff Onsite Special Agreement Microgrid https://cityrenewables.org/prioritize-initiatives/short-list-and-prioritize-specific-renewable-energy-initiatives/ 20 21 General Recommendations Pursuit of 1MW or less projects is most feasible in the short-term Continue to engage the utility to see if exceptions, partnership opportunities become available Could hold onto funds if anticipate/want to wait and see if State passes a community solar bill that would be a true VPPA – solar not just intended for City-owned properties (do not anticipate a community solar bill in the near future) 22 Project Recommendation: Prioritize WWTP for the remaining $850k Wastewater Treatment Plant (WTTP) is most energy intensive facility Deploy solar onsite as much as possible Explore acquiring neighboring land. If possible, then expand financing to develop a microgrid First step would likely be a feasibility study If not WWTP Smaller 1MW or less projects for different facilities Shift to expand intended scope of solar City facilities Businesses Community organizations Residents 23 Related: Solar Proposals to the City We receive proposals on occasion for solar projects on City-owned land, vacant land, or land that an owner would be willing to sell. How should the City evaluate such proposals? Recommendations Follow similar recommendations that align and with solar strategies Only focus on projects that can directly power a City building/facility unless new solar options become available (state program for community solar, change in utility policies/flexibility) 24 Related: Solar Proposals to the City We receive proposals on occasion for solar projects on City-owned land, vacant land, or land that an owner would be willing to sell. How should the City evaluate such proposals? Recommendations Follow similar recommendations that align and with solar strategies Only focus on projects that can directly power a City building/facility unless new solar options become available (state program for community solar, change in utility policies/flexibility) 25 Related: Solar Proposals to the City We receive proposals on occasion for solar projects on City-owned land, vacant land, or land that an owner would be willing to sell. How should the City evaluate such proposals? Recommendations Follow similar recommendations that align and with solar strategies Only focus on projects that can directly power a City building/facility unless new solar options become available (state program for community solar, change in utility policies/flexibility) 26 Discussion questions before closing out the topic What is your preference for large-scale solar projects? Where should we focus large-scale solar efforts? Is our goal to reduce emissions or increase renewable energy? What is our solar prioritization (reconfirming): whole community or municipal energy? How should we explore solar proposals sent to the City, if any? What parameters do we use, if any? City-owned land? Location-based? Only solar that directly feeds to a building? Certain solar system size? Any project? 27 Taking Action 28 Electric Vehicle Strategy Development 29 Defining the problem Problem Statement How to eliminate barriers towards EV adoption in South Bend? Transportation is a significant part of our carbon footprint. We are finalizing our EV Infrastructure Plan. What steps does the City go from here? How might we… Accelerate EV adoption Plan infrastructure around EVs Outcome Metric(s) Greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector Percent of cars that are electric Equitable allocation of EV infrastructure 30 EV policy options Expand equitable access to public EV charging citywide Considers City's role in solutions for residents that cannot add private EV charging at home Explores pathways for equitable access to workforce development in EV charging https://electrificationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Electrifying-Transportation-in-Municipalities.pdf 31 Range of EV Strategies Expand equitable access to public EV charging citywide Considers City's role in solutions for residents that cannot add private EV charging at home Explores pathways for equitable access to workforce development in EV charging Outreach/ Education Expanding EV Charging Infrastructure Monetary Incentives High Effort Low Effort Guidance and supportive policies to allow for EV charging Voluntary EV ready standards for new construction Design guidelines for EV charging stations Equitable placement of public charging stations New procurement procedures in place for replacing vehicles in city fleet EV charging station and/or EV purchase incentive (rebates, revolving loan) Parking benefit Preferential EV charging rates Cash for clunkers Leverage IRA incentives to benefit residents (inform and assist) Incentives for home retrofitting – electrical panel upgrades Outreach events Informational materials Dealership engagement program Promote public EV charging stations EV Procurement 32 Range of EV Strategies Expand equitable access to public EV charging citywide Considers City's role in solutions for residents that cannot add private EV charging at home Explores pathways for equitable access to workforce development in EV charging Outreach/ Education Expanding EV Charging Infrastructure Monetary Incentives High Effort Low Effort Guidance and supportive policies to allow for EV charging Voluntary EV ready standards for new construction Design guidelines for EV charging stations Equitable placement of public charging stations New procurement procedures in place for replacing vehicles in city fleet More info in next section EV charging station/EV purchase incentive (rebates, revolving loan) funds for recent EV buyers Parking benefit Preferential EV charging rates Cash for Clunkers Leverage IRA incentives to benefit residents (inform and assist) Incentives for home retrofitting – electrical panel upgrades Outreach events Informational materials Dealership engagement program Promote public EV charging stations EV Procurement 33 EV Fleet Best Practice Strategy EV-First Procurement New vehicle purchases must be EVs unless a waiver is obtained based on high cost or other substantive reasons. Procurement policies can apply to specific vehicle types or applications, expanding in scope over time as more models become available. Ex: Minneapolis, Madison, Albuquerque, Melrose, many examples! Set goals for EV fleet Reduction in GHGs of fleet # of EVs in fleet by 2030 Ex: Chicago, IL: 100% of fleet to zero emissions by 2035, Ann Arbor, MI: Electrify 90% light duty fleet by 2025, followed by medium- and heavy-duty vehicles at a later date Charlotte, NC: 100% zero carbon fleet by 2030 Minneapolis: reduce GHG emissions of fleet by 1.5% annually with goal of 2% annually Caleb – combustion engine delays https://electrificationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Electrifying-Transportation-in-Municipalities.pdf https://www.mge.com/newsroom/news-releases/articles/city-of-madison-reaches-sustainable-vehicle-fleet?nlname=Talks%20Business&nltitle=Winter-2021 https://www.cityofmadison.com/sustainability/transportation https://www2.minneapolismn.gov/media/content-assets/www2-documents/departments/Green-Fleets-Jan-2021-UPDATE.pdf https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/albuquerque/latest/albuquerque_nm_admin/0-0-0-32841 https://www.cityofmelrose.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif3451/f/uploads/melroseevfirstpolicy.pdf https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/mayor/press_room/press_releases/2023/april/MunicipalFleetElectrificationInitiative.html http://www.cityofsacramento.org/Public-Works/Electric-Vehicle-Initiatives/EV-Strategy https://www.boston.gov/sites/default/files/file/2020/12/Boston%20ZEV%20Roadmap_1.pdf 34 EV Fleet Best Practice Strategy EV-First Procurement New vehicle purchases must be EVs unless a waiver is obtained based on high cost or other substantive reasons. Procurement policies can apply to specific vehicle types or applications, expanding in scope over time as more models become available. Ex: Minneapolis, Madison, Albuquerque, Melrose, many examples! Set goals for EV fleet Reduction in GHGs of fleet # of EVs in fleet by 2030 Ex: Chicago, IL: 100% of fleet to zero emissions by 2035, Ann Arbor, MI: Electrify 90% light duty fleet by 2025, followed by medium- and heavy-duty vehicles at a later date Charlotte, NC: 100% zero carbon fleet by 2030 Minneapolis: reduce GHG emissions of fleet by 1.5% annually with goal of 2% annually Caleb – combustion engine delays Recommendation https://electrificationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Electrifying-Transportation-in-Municipalities.pdf https://www.mge.com/newsroom/news-releases/articles/city-of-madison-reaches-sustainable-vehicle-fleet?nlname=Talks%20Business&nltitle=Winter-2021 https://www.cityofmadison.com/sustainability/transportation https://www2.minneapolismn.gov/media/content-assets/www2-documents/departments/Green-Fleets-Jan-2021-UPDATE.pdf https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/albuquerque/latest/albuquerque_nm_admin/0-0-0-32841 https://www.cityofmelrose.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif3451/f/uploads/melroseevfirstpolicy.pdf https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/mayor/press_room/press_releases/2023/april/MunicipalFleetElectrificationInitiative.html http://www.cityofsacramento.org/Public-Works/Electric-Vehicle-Initiatives/EV-Strategy https://www.boston.gov/sites/default/files/file/2020/12/Boston%20ZEV%20Roadmap_1.pdf 35 Direct Incentives Best Practice Many options! Leverage IRA and federal funds and add incentives to make EV adoption more attractive Group EV purchasing Fort Collins, CO; Salt Lake, UT, Rebate program for purchase or lease from participating dealers New York Electrified Dealer Program – commitment to have dealership put EVs on their lots Columbus, OH Rebate Partnership with Local Utility Orlando, FL Taxis/Ridesharing, Buses/other fleets Incentives to transition to EVs 36 Direct Incentives Best Practice Many options! Leverage IRA and federal funds and add incentives to make EV adoption more attractive Group EV purchasing Fort Collins, CO; Salt Lake, UT, Rebate program for purchase or lease from participating dealers New York Electrified Dealer Program – commitment to have dealership put EVs on their lots Columbus, OH Rebate Partnership with Local Utility Orlando, FL Taxis/Ridesharing, Buses/other fleets Incentives to transition to EVs Priority Focus on supporting those with greater challenges to reach EV adoption (low-income residents, renters, multifamily housing) 37 General Recommendations Set goals and policies for EV Procurement Helps boost adoption and buy-in of EVs Targeted Incentives If limited budget… Leverage IRA Focus on supporting those with greater challenges to reach EV adoption (low-income residents, renters, multifamily housing) 38 Discussion questions before closing out the topic Which goals should we set for the administration? What should be the City’s vision for accelerating EV adoption? What policies should we prioritize in the short and long term? Should we consider EV City fleet procurement? Is this a start to a larger conversation on the City’s sustainable procurement policies (e.g., buildings & maintenance)? Do we consider monetary incentives for residents or businesses? 39 Taking Action 40 Sustainable Procurement 41 Defining the problem Problem Statement In 2018, only 3% of South Bend emissions came from the City, so the Office of Sustainability has prioritized community-facing projects. However, the City should lead by example and show what is possible in terms of sustainability. How might we… How can the city reduce its emissions internally by altering procurement rules in addition to community work OOS is doing? Outcome Metric(s) [insert the metric(s) the City should optimize for to solve the problem] 42 Taking Action 43 Celebrating our values This section highlights exemplary work happening in the City to improve performance that may otherwise go unnoticed 44 Celebrating our Values Over 500 climate action surveys filled out! 45 SB Stat | Sustainability 2023 Quarter 2 | July XX, 2023 City of South Bend 46 Appendix section 47 Annual outcomes summary for 2023 48 KPI Review [Share your insight(s) on a KPI in a sentence format in the heading of the slide] [Insert a table, chart, or some other data visual that illustrates the performance of a key performance indicator. Consider creating a data visualization that draws the audience’s attention towards a specific insight you would like to highlight] Data Summary [If it’s relevant or helpful to the audience, share additional context on the data analysis, suggest process improvements, or highlight any actions that are underway to move the needle on this KPI going forward] 49 Sample Table 50 Defining the problem Problem Statement [Insert a problem statement that includes who the user/target audience is the user need and the reason/goal/motivation of the user] How might we… …[insert a “how might we” question that addresses the reason/motivation of the user] Outcome Metric(s) [insert the metric(s) the City should optimize to solve the problem] 51 Comparing best practices 52 Recommendations Summary [Insert recommendation 4] [Insert recommendation 5] [Insert recommendation 1] [Insert recommendation 2] [Insert recommendation 3] [Insert recommendation 6] 53 Recommendation 1 [insert more detail and rationale behind the recommendation. If it makes sense, add a data visualization or product design that helps make the recommendation more tangible to the audience] 54 Impact Effort Impact/Effort Matrix [Insert recommendation 4] [Insert recommendation 5] [Insert recommendation 1] [Insert recommendation 2] [Insert recommendation 3] [Insert recommendation 6] 55 Discussion questions before closing out the topic What are the next steps on this project? Who’s going to own it? Do we have the data we need to make a good decision? If not, how can we get that data? Is there a strategy or hypothesis on this issue we want to test during the next quarter? 56 Problem analysis+ process improvement track 57 Personas Who does the problem affect the most? Name: [insert] Lives in: [insert] Earns: [insert] Household size: [insert] Utility relief: [insert] Needs [Insert current needs the resident has that illustrate why this person is experiencing this problem] Challenges [insert challenges the resident experiences when they try to address the problem] Current touchpoints with the City [insert ways the resident currently interacts with the City that are relevant to the problem] 58 User Journey 59 Theory of Change 60 Design 1 [Insert your design or relevant information on a possible process change the City can test that helps improve outcomes for the user. Consider sharing an image of your design or some other visual, along with other relevant information about how you expect the design would improve outcomes for the user.] 61 Project Timeline 62 Taking Action 63 Discussion questions before closing out the topic What are the next steps on this project? Who’s going to own it? Do we have the data we need to make a good decision? If not, how can we get that data? Is there a strategy or hypothesis on this issue we want to test during the next quarter? 64