Climate Action Plan Annual Progress Update

Office of Energy & Sustainable DevelopmentPlanning Department

December 7, 2017

Office of Energy & Sustainable DevelopmentPlanning Department

Reduce 80%by 2050

CAP Strategies• Reduce building energy

& use clean energy• Reduce driving & use

clean energy• Zero Waste• Adaptation & resilience• Community engagement

Berkeley

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Commercial Natural Gas

14%

Commercial Electricity

9% Municipal Buildings1%

Residential Natural Gas13%

Residential Electricity

5%

Landfilled Waste2%

Water Consumption & Wastewater Treatment

0.3%

Transportation56%

2015 Community Inventory

Transportation56%

2015 Community Emissions

Gas-powered passenger vehicles account for

70% of all transportation emissions

Buildings -Natural Gas

28%

Buildings -Electricity

14%

2015 Community Emissions

Buildings emit 42% of all community-wide emissions, 2/3 of which from natural gas.

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Electricity- 43%

Natural Gas- 12%

Transportation+ 5%

Other- 47.4%

1. Reduce energy use2. Cleaner electricity

3. Electrify transportation & buildings• Electric vehicles• Green buildings

Path to a Clean Energy Future

1. Reduce energy use2. Cleaner electricity

3. Electrify transportation & buildings• Electric vehicles• Green buildings

Path to a Clean Energy Future

1. Reduce energy use2. Cleaner electricity

3. Electrify transportation & buildings• Electric vehicles• Green buildings

Path to a Clean Energy Future

1. Reduce energy use2. Cleaner electricity

3. Electrify transportation & buildings• Electric vehicles• Green buildings

Path to a Clean Energy Future

1. Reduce energy use2. Cleaner electricity

3. Electrify transportation & buildings• Electric vehicles• Green buildings

Path to a Clean Energy Future

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Strategies to Achieve 80% by 2050

2050

100% clean electricity

Reduce petroleum by 75%

Reduce natural gas by 75%

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Efficiency Programs

Goal: Reduce building energy and water usage

Accomplishment:• Building Energy Saving Ordinance (BESO)

Next Steps:• Launch BESO online compliance system• Large buildings due July 2018

Municipal Programs

Goal: Zero emissions

Accomplishments:• West Branch Library

Next Steps:• Mental Health Clinic retrofit• Zero emissions assessments for existing

buildings

100% Clean Electricity

Goal: Increase clean electricity

Accomplishments:• Over 2,000 solar rooftop projects• Community discount on solar & electric

vehicles

Next Steps:• Outreach for East Bay Community Energy

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Transition from Natural Gas

Goal: Transition away from natural gas

Accomplishments:• Heat pump technology workshops• Educational materials

Next Steps:• Advance building codes• Identify incentives

Reduce Emissions from Cars

Goal: Reduce vehicle emissions

Accomplishments:• Bike share & car share expansion• Complete Streets improvements• EV infrastructure expansion

Next Steps:• Bike Plan and Pedestrian Plan • Center Street Garage• Municipal fleet analysis• Identify resources for EV strategic plan

Drive Electric at the Farmers’ MarketBerkeley Times, September 15, 2017

Zero Waste

Goal: Zero Waste by 2020

Accomplishments:• 51% increase in curbside compost • 89% increase in construction & demolition

diversion

Next Steps:• Zero Waste Strategic Plan • Transfer Station Redesign Master Plan• Commercial service expansion • Increase diversion at City facilities

Adaptation & Resilience

Goal: Advance multi-benefit solutions

Accomplishments:• Microgrid feasibility study ($1.5 million)• Green infrastructure• Regional partnerships

Next Steps:• Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update• Equity framework

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Strategies to Achieve 80% by 2050

2050

100% clean electricity

Reduce petroleum by 75%

Reduce natural gas by 75%

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Thank you!

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