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Catherine HurleySustainable Programs Coordinator
Sustainable Programs in EvanstonOctober 16, 2012
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Introduction to Sustainability in Evanston
• City’s Strategic Vision:Creating the most livable city in
America
• Evanston Strategic Plan:13 Goals focusing on economic viability,
environmental sustainability and strengthening community
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Evanston Climate Action Plan
• Goal: 13% reduction by 2012• Over 220 strategies to reduce
emissions, 6 categories– Measures – what to change?– Incentives – why change?
• Regulation• Financial• Education
• More than 50% of strategies complete
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City of Evanston CO2 EMISSIONS
Transportation
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11% Reduction since 2009
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COMMUNITY C02 EMISSIONS
Transportation
CommercialEnergy
ResidentialEnergy
4% Reduction since 2009
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2005 -2011 City-wide Recycling TrendsTons of Recycling Annually
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Recycling increase- 19% since 2005; 48% since 2003
6% Increase in last 12 months
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2005 -2011 City-wide Residential Refuse Trends
Residential waste reduction – 3%
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COE Operational Emissions Summary
• Electricity - 35% reduction• Natural gas - 4% reduction• Solar energy - 30,000 kWh• REC’s for 25% of electricity
Total Emissions Reduction = 5,898 MTC02e or equivalent to 1,000 passenger vehicles
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COE Community Emissions Summary
• Electricity - 11% reduction• Natural gas - 3% reduction• NU REC Purchase – 72 MWh • CTA ridership increase – 3%• PACE ridership increase – 8%
Total Emissions Reduction = 36,151 MTC02e or equivalent to 7,088 passenger vehicles
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Total Evanston Emissions Summary
Total Emissions Reduction = 42,050 MTC02e or equivalent to 8,245 passenger vehicles
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Total C02 Emissions
4% below baseline
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Awards and Recognition
• U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Award
• Governors’ Sustainability Award • Charles Walter Nicholas Award for
Environmental Excellence - APWA Suburban Branch
• Arbor Day Foundation Tree City USA and Growth Award
• The National Environmental Hall of Fame Award
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COE Operational Energy Projects
• Energy efficiency retrofits• Fleet efficiency• Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)
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COE 25 kW Solar PV Project
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Energy produced by Solar Panel in 2011
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Education, Outreach, Advocacy for Alternate
Transportation
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Community Energy Efficiency Programs
Big 7 Savers Challenge
Green BuildingsCommercial
4 LEED Silver Certified1 LEED Platinum Certified70+ interior renovations1 Geothermal project
Multi-family Residential2 LEED Silver Certified30+ interior renovations
Winners:
- 292,495 kWh of electricity saved- $39,486 saved- 216 Metric Tons CO2 saved or 42.2 cars off the road
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Community Volunteers Initiate Offshore Wind Project
• Mayor’s Offshore Wind Committee• Lake Michigan Offshore Wind Energy Advisory
Council
Source: New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program: www.njcleanenergy.com/renewable-energy/technologies/wind/shore-wind
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Land, Water & Food
• New Indoor Farmer and Artisan Food Market
• Tap Water Campaign • CMAP Water Efficiency Plan Grant• Green Infrastructure
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2012 ECAP Implementation Strategy
1. Leverage existing programs to reduce energy usage
Goal: Support 500 customers to redeem incentives
Goal: Enroll 1000 new Evanston households
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2012 ECAP Implementation Strategy
2. Deliver community education to promote waste reduction, recycling and composting
Goal: Reach 10,000 tons of recycling collected
Goal: Engage 1000 households in composting program
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2012 ECAP Implementation Strategy
3. Build and maximize partnerships
4. Expand communication
Goal: Bi-annual meeting for Evanston organizations
Goal: Increase monthly sustainability e-newsletter recipients to 1000