San Anselmo Quality of Life Commission Monday, March 21, 2011 -7P.M. Town Hall conference room 525 San Anselmo Ave. San Anselmo, CA 94960 AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Roll call; welcome to Lea Dutton 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes 5. Open Time for Public Expression The public is welcome to address the Commission at this time on matters not on the agenda. Please be advised that pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the Commission is not permitted to take action" on any matter not on the agenda, unless it determines that an emergency exists, or that the need tot take action arose following. posting of the agenda. Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes and a spokesperson for an 6. Speaker: Peter Yolles on water conservation and product, 15- 7. BYOB (bring your own bags) update re posters and suit against organizâtion isl limited to 51 minutes. minute limit, followed by Q&A county (Sita, Barbara) 8. Green Fair update (Chantal/Lea, Barbara) positions; Woody re letters to PUC, PG&E) 9. SmartMeters update (Barbara, Debbie re county, San Anselmo 10. Sharing eco-tips (Lea) 11. Use of surveys (Lea) 12. Climate Action Plan (Debbie) 13.Water conservation: Shall QOL Commission do anything? (Quinne, all) 14.Vacancy in seventh seat (Woody re Tom Robinson) 15. Future QOL speakers (Quinne) 16. Commission comments & questions, requests for future agenda items 17. Next meeting: April 11, 2011 or April 18, 2011? 18. Adjournment Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Quality of Life Commission regarding any item on this agenda after the distribution of the original packet will be made available for public inspection at the public counter at Town Hall located at 525 San Anselmo Avenue. In'c compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Administrative Services Technician at 258-4626. Notification at least 48 hours in advance will enable the Town to make reasonable Ihereby certify that this agenda was posted on the Public Notice Bulletin Board outside accommodation to help ensure accessibility to this meeting. Council Chambers on Assistant. Jeannie Courteau, Administrative Services TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO Climate Action Plan Draft March 2011 Credits and Acknowledgements Town Council Ford Greene, Mayor Tom Mcinerney, Vice Mayor Kay Coleman Jeff Kroot Barbara Thornton Planning Commission Pascal Sisich, Chair Marty Zwick, Vice Chair Matthew Brasler Michael Brown Daniels S. Krebs Carla Overberger Michael Schinner Town Staff Debra Stutsman, Town Manager Phil Boyle, Senior Planner Keith Angerman, Building Official Sean Condry, Assistant Public' Works Director Charles L. Maynard, Police Chief Diane Henderson, Interim Director, Planning & Building Department Marin Climate & Energy Partnership Christine O'Rourke, Sustainability Coordinator Graphic Design Elissa Park Support for development of this Climate. Action Plan was provided by a grant) from the Marin Community Foundation to the Marin Climate & Energy Partnership. San. Anselmo Climate Action. Plan - DRAFT March 2011 TOWN OF SAN ANSELMO DRAFT CLIMATE ACTION PLAN TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUÇTION 1.1 Purpose of the Climate Action Plan 1.2 Relationship to the General Plan 1.3 Climate Change Background 1.4 Climate Change Mitigation Activities in San Anselmo 1.5 Regulation of Climate Change- Federal, State. & Regional Levels 2. SAN ANSELMO'S GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS 2.1 San Anselmo's Profile 2.2 2005 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory 2.3 Forecast for 2020 Emissions 2.4 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction' Target 3. ACTIONS TO REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS 3.1 Summary of Greenhouse Gas Reduction Strategies 3.2 Natural Systems, Sequestration and Carbon Offsets 3.4 Green Building, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy 3.6 Waste Reduction, Recycling and Zero' Waste 3.3 Land Use and Transportation 3.5. Green Purchasing 3.7 Water and Wastewater 3.8 State Actions 3.9 Adaptation 4.P PLANIMPLEMENTATION APPENDICES. A B Data Sources, Assumptions and Calculations Summary of Recommend Actions San Anselmo Climate. Action Plan - DRAFT March 2011 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Purpose of the Climate Action Plan The Town. of San Anselmo understands that climate change has the potential to significantly affect San Anselmo's residents and businesses, as well as other communities around the world. The Town also recognizes that local governments play a strong role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and The purpose of this' Climate Action Plan is to compile existing and potential strategies (i.e., actions, projects, and programs) that the Town's government operations and the community can take to address climate change. It provides a brief background on what climate change is and its potential impacts, but focuses on the efforts San Anselmo can take to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate, to the Through actions outlined in this plan, such as increasing energy efficiency in buildings, encouraging less dependence on the automobile, and using clean, renewable energy sources, the community can experience lower energy bills, improved air quality, reduced emissions, and an enhanced quality of life. The Town's preparation of a 2005 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory and this Climate Action Plan are the beginning of an ongoing planning process that includes assessing, planning, mitigating and adapting to mitigating the potential impacts of climate change. extent feasible at the local level, the potential impacts of climate change, climate change. Specifically, this plan does the following: Summarizes the various regulations at the federal, state, and regional levels. Incorporates the Town's 2005 Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventory, which identified sources of greenhouse gas emissions generated by both the community and the Town's government Estimates how these emissions may change over time and establishes at target to reduce Provides natural system, energy use, transportation, land use, green purchasing, waste and water use strategies necessary' to minimize San Anselmo's impacts on climate change and meet the operations. greenhouse gas emissions to 15% below 2005 levels by 2020. established greenhouse gas emissions reduction target. 1.2 Relationship to the General Plan Though both the General Plan and the Climate Action Plan are intended as long-range plans, the Climate Action Plan may be updated on a more regular basis to add and amend strategies as new information, policy guidance, and regulations regarding climate change evolve and new technologies to address it are developed. It is intended that a future update of the San Anselmo General Plan 1989 will integrate and reference this plan, instead ofi including the plan in the General Plan itself. San Anselmo Climate. Action Plan - DRAFT March. 2011 1 1.3 Climate Change Background AI balance of naturally occurring gases dispersed in the atmosphere determines the Earth's climate by trapping infrared radiation (heat), a phenomenon known as the greenhouse effect. Significant evidence: suggests that human activities are increasing the concentration of these gases (known as "greenhouse gases" or. GHG) in the atmosphere, causing a rise in global average surface temperature and consequent. global climate change. The greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, halocarbons, ozone, and water vapor. Each one. has a different degree of impact on climate change. To facilitate comparison across different. Solar radiation emission sources with mixed and passos1 through varied compositions of several GHG, the term "carbon. dioxide equivalent" or CO,e is used. One metric ton of CO,e may consist of any combination of GHG, and has the equivalent Global Warming Potential (GWP): as (CO2). According to the U.S. transportation, industry, and heating, etc. The Greenhouse Effect Some soar radialion Earihs alrrosphere. andthe Somec d thes ntrared is: absorbed: and re erdled inallo greenhouse direcbone gas by mclecuies. Thee ofeciol thii istov waF the Carths surfaizt ardl t! rwet amasphere. f le rellected blhé thc: radiarion atmosphore, passos and thrcugh some SUN ATMOSPHERE Iheclear uinospher Mostradiationis absored byt the Earn'sc surface and. warmsit) Infraredr radialion E emittedf fromi the EarthsBuyfaçe. à one metric ton of carbon dioxide Figure 1: The Greenhouse Effect Environmental Protection. Agency's April 2009, "Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions," the majority of GHG emissions comes from fossil fuel combustion, which in turn is used for electricity, Collectively, these gases intensify. the natural greenhouse effect, causing global average surface temperatures to rise, which affects local and global climate patterns: These changes in climate are forecasted to manifest themselves in a number of ways that might impact San Anselmo as well as other According to a 2006 Summary Report from the California Climate Change Center, global warming could significantly impact California water and forest resources. The Center's2006: Summary Report noted the changes to local and regional weather patterns and: species migration. following findings and potential risks to California: Precipitation is the most important hydrologic variable and most difficult to forecast. Warming raises the elevation of snow levels with reduced spring snowmelt and more winter Less snowmelt runoff means lower early summer storage at major foothill reservoirs with less Higher temperatures and reduced. snowmelt compounds the problem of providing suitable cold- runoff. hydroelectric power production. water habitat for salmon species. 'ASummary! Report from: California Climate Change Center. Our Changing Climate: Assessing the Risks to California. Document No. CEC-500-2006-077, July 2006. phamaam.2NAassnCCDXORE OTICEC-OOZODEOIZPOE: accessed: 2/14/11. San Anselmo Climate. Action Plan - DRAFT March 2011 2 Rising sea levels would adversely affect many coastal marshes and wildlife reserves. Climate change in California will result in a higher frequency of large damaging fires. Regional climates that are hotter and drier will result in increased pest and insect epidemics Higher temperatures. increase the demand for water by plants. within California's forests. Sea Level Rise Because of scientific uncertainties, it is difficult to predict with a high degree of accuracy: the sea level rise that will impact Marin County residents. The San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission's (BCDC) most recent assessment assumes a 1.8° to 5.4° F (1° to 3° C) rise in global temperature over the next century and a corresponding sea level rise in San Francisco Bay of 16 inches by mid-century and 55 inches by 2100.2 Sea level rise of this magnitude would have dramatic impacts on residences, businesses, schools, and public infrastructure located near the shoreline. Inundation maps created by BCDC (see Figure 2) integrate GIS data from the USGS and sea level rise projections to assess the vulnerability of Bay Area communities to different sea level rise scenarios. A 16-inch rise in sea level would result in the flooding of 180,000 acres of shoreline, which is roughly equivalent to today's 100-year floodplain. A 55-inch rise in sea level would flood over 213,000 acres of shoreline; putting billions of dollars of private and public development at risk. Changes in climate and sea level could cause an increase in storm activity, storm surges, and even greater flooding. San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission Draft Staff Report, "Living with al Rising Bay: Vulnerability and Adaptation in San Francisco Bay and oni its Shoreline," April 7, 2009, ntpiwwbodc.cagowprpandbwy.panbp.1-08.c.datpd, accessed: 3/30/10. San Anselmo Climate Action Plan -I DRAFT March 2011 3 Figure 2: Inundation Effect of16-Inch Sea Level Rise The areasi in! blue identify the land area that iss subject toi inundation froma 16-inch rise ins sea level. SOURCE: htp/www.Dcdc.cagov/pamnng/cimate.change/mapslay.mortn.pdr; Inundation dataf from Knowles, 2008. Aerial DISCLAIMER: Inundation- data does not accounti for existing shoreline protection or wave activity. These maps aret for imageryi is NAIP 2005 data. Accessed 7/2/10. informational purposes only. San Anselmo Climate. Action Plan - DRAFT March 2011 4 1.4 Climate Change Mitigation Activities in San Anselmo The Town has taken a number of initiatives ini recent years to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Thesei include the following early àctions: Purchased two! hybrid vehicles-a Toyota Highlander Hybrid for use byt the Police Chief, and a Ford The Police Department has purchased two fuel-effiçient patrol vehicles. The new Dodge Chargers use only four cylinders whilei idling, but can switch to eight cylinders in the pursuit ready" mode. The Police Department plans to phase these fuel-efficient models into the police fleet as vehicles are replaced. Escape Hybrid for the community: services patrol. Installed solar panels on the downtown fire station. Remodeled the downtown fires station with energy efficiency upgrades such as double pane windows, Installed energy efficient lighting in thel Police Department, Council Chambers, and downtown fire station. Participated in Safe Routes to Schools and Safe Paths to Schools grant programs to construct sidewalks, bike paths and curb ramps near Brookside! School, Wade Thomas School and St. Anselm's School to Replaced oldi boiler at thel Isabel Cook Community Center with three energy-efficient boilers. Continued implementation of the annual curb ramp replacement program to facilitaté accessibility; and Working with funding through thel Non-Motorized Transportation Pilot Program, whichi isi intended to increase the mode: share of cycling andi walking for everyday transportation, installed pedestrian improvements. and overhead warning indicators at unsignalized intersections at Saunders and Madrone Installed bike racks, loop detectors, sharrows, andi route signage and pavement stenciling to encourage Purchased numerous pieces.of Energy Star-rated computer equipment to phase out older, less energy- Adopted a Green Building Ordinance (Ord. No. 1076) in 2010 with building efficiency standards above the Adopted the Town of San Anselmo Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update in 2008 which outlines future bicycle and pedestrian improvement programs and projects throughout the Town to promote Joined the! Marin Energy Authority and chose Marin Clean Energy electricity witha minimum 25% (light Obtained. a grant to replace 170 street lights with high efficiency. induction or LED lighting. newi insulation, etc. encourage walking and biking tos school. walkability. Avenues and Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. bicycle use throughout town. efficient equipment. State green building and energy codes. increased bicycle and pedestrian travel and decrease the use of vehicles. green) renewable energy source content for all Town operations. San Anselmo Climate. Action Plan- DRAFT March 2011 5 1.5 Regulation of Climate Change - Federal, State and Regional Levels Federal Climate Policy Currently, there is no federal legislation mandating comprehensive greenhouse gas emission reporting or reduction in the United States. Efforts; however, are underway in Congress to develop and enact climate and energy legislation. The U.S. House of Representatives passed a GHG emissions cap-and-trade bill, Waxman-Markey, in. June 2009. The U.S. Senate considered, but failed to pass, various cap-and-trade bills in2 2009 and 2010. These bills utilized a market-based approach to controlling emissions by allocating permits to companies that allow them to emit 'a certain volume of greenhouse gasses. Companies that need to expand their operations may buy permits from other companies which have been able to reduce their emissions. In this way,, buyers are. penalized for discharging more emissions, sellers are rewarded for Absent congressional action, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). has used its rulemaking authority under the Clean Air Act to begin to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. In 2009, the EPA made an 'endangerment finding" that GHGS threaten the public health and. welfare of the American people." This finding provided the statutory prerequisite for EPA regulation of GHG emissions from motor vehicles and has led to a number of GHG. regulations for stationary sources. In May 2010, the EPA issued a "tailoring" rule that enables the agency to control GHG emissions from the nation's largest GHG sources, including power plants, refineries, cement production facilities; industrial manufacturers and solid waste landfills, when these facilities are newly constructed or substantially modified. The EPA reports that its GHG permitting requirements will address 70% of the national GHG emissions from stationary sources. InA April of 2010, the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Transportation finalized new fuel efficiency standards for model year 2012 through 2016 cars and light trucks. These vehicles will have to meet a combined average emissions level of 250 grams of carbon dioxide per mile, or the equivalent to 35.5 miles per gallon (MPG), up from the current standard of 27.5 MPG. The EPA and the Department of Transportation are currently developing first-ever regulations for medium and heavy-dutyvehicles" reducing emissions, and. overall emissions are capped at a predetermined amount. These rules' went into effect in. January 2011. State Climate Policy California produces roughly, 1.4 percent of the world's and 6.2 percent of the total U.S. greenhouse gases (GHG). The State' of California has taken the lead in setting specific targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the burning of fossil fuels in both power plants and vehicles through the following legislation: 3p Final Rule, EPA, Endangerment and Cause or Contribute Findings for Greenhouse Gases Under the Clean Air Act, 4F Final Rule: Prevention of Significant Deterioration and Title V Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, tphemagpomsdinatersastonshmnet accessed 12/9/10. 74 Fed. Reg. 66495 (Dec. 7,2009). Fact Sheet, EPA, itp:www.pa.gowNSRldocuments20100413s.pd. San Anselmo Climate. Action Plan - DRAFT March 2011 6 California Solar Initiative Program, 2006. Comprehensive $2.8 billion program that provides incentives Senate Bill 1078. Sher, 2002. Established a Renewable Portfolio Standard requiring electricity providers to increase' purchases of renewable energy. resources by 1% per year until they have attained a portfolio Executive Order S-21-09. In September 2009, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed an executive order directing the State's Air Resources Board to adopt regulations increasing California's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), to 33 percent by 2020. The RPS will apply to investor-owned utilities, publicly-owned utilities, direct access providers, and community choice aggregators, including Marin Assembly Bill 1493 Pavley, 2002. Requires the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to develop and adopt regulations that achieve the maximum feasible reduction of greenhouse gasses from vehicles primarily used for non-commercial transportation by January 2005. In 2009, CARB adopted final regulations that are expected to reduce GHG emissions from California passenger vehicles by about 22 Senate Bill 1771. Sher, 2000. Requires the California Energy Commission (CEC) to prepare an inventory of the State's greenhouse gas emissions, to study data on global climate change, and to provide government agencies and businesses with information on the costs and methods for reducing greenhouse gases. Also éstablishes the California Climate Action Registry to serve as a certifying agency for companies and local governments to quantify and register their greenhouse gas emissions for possible future trading systems. Assembly Bill 32 Nuhez & Pavley, 2006. Also known as The Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, institutes a mandatory limit on greénhouse gas pollution and requires a reduction in emissions in California to 1990 levels by the year 2020. The bill also directs the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to establish a mandatory reporting system to track and monitor emission levels and requires CARB to Senate Bill 375 Steinberg, 2008. Assigns a greenhouse gas reduction target for car and light truck' emissions for each region in the State represented by a metropolitan planning organization (MPO) that is to be addressed with a Sustainable Communities Strategy, (SCS). Also touches on planning for transportation, housing and the environment and requires Alternative Planning Strategy documents The most significant of these initiatives are AB 32 and SB 375; the first requires California to reduce its GHG to 1990 levels by 2020, and the second begins to tie GHG reductions to land use. In 2007, the. California Air Resources Board. (CARB) conducted an emissions inventory.for the state to identify emissions levels in 1990 that figure 427 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. The inventory revealed. that transportation was the largest single sector (35% of the state's total 1990 emissions), followed by industrial emissions (24%), imported electricity (14%), in-state electricity generation (11%), residential use toward residential and commercial solar development over 11 years. of209érenewable resources. Energy Authority. percent in 2012 and about 30 percent in 2016. develop various compliance options and enforcement mechanisms. where a SCS will not achieve the GHG reduction targets. (7%), agriculture (5%), and commercial use (3%6).s ntpnwwabcagounenselnrz00rmm. accessed 1/1/10. San Anselmo Climate Action Plan - DRAFT March 2011 7 Preliminary estimates indicate that California's 2020. emission projections could be 600 million tons of CO,e if no actions are taken to reduce GHG. This means that California. must prevent 173 million tons of CO,e from being emitted by 2020.i in order to meet the 1990 levels as required by AB32. CARB is responsible for monitoring and reducing GHG emissions set forth in AB 32, and is, therefore, coordinating statewide efforts. In December 2008, CARB adopted a Scoping Plan that outlines the actions required for California to reach its 2020 emission target. The actions include a broad set of clean energy, In 2009, CARB identified and implemented nine discrete early. action measures including regulations affecting landfills, motor vehicle fuels, refrigerants in cars, tire pressure, port operations and consumer products. Additional reduction measures to meet the 2020 target will be adopted in 2011. Key strategies identified in the Scoping Plan that are best developed and supported by local governments clean transportation, and efficiency standards. ina achieving the climate protection and emission reduction goals include: Transportation and community design Local and regional emission targets Recycling and waste reduction Clean. energy Green buildings Water The CARB Climate Change Scoping Plan "encourages local governments to adopt a reduction goal for municipal operations emissions and move toward establishing similar goals for community emissions that parallel the State commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 15 percent from current levels by 2020."7 However, CARB does not yet require cities to adopt climate action plans as part of AB32 implementatione efforts. Marin County Climate Policy Underpinning sustainability and climate change efforts in Marin County is the recognition that Marin residents consume resources at a far greater rate than most industrialized nations, and that the worldwide use of resources is exceeding the earth's capacity to renew them. One way to measure the. use of natural. resources against the planet's actual biocapacity and ability to renew those resources is. the "ecological footprint." It can bé calculated fori individuals, regions, countries, or the entiré earth and ise expressed as the number of global acres (acres with world average biological productivity) that it takes to support one person. As Figure 3 shows, the average American uses 24 global acres, per capita, while the average Marin resident requires 27 global acres. Other. western democracies, such as France, Germany, and Italy, have footprints of 13, 12, and 9.5 global acres per person, respectively. According to the Global Footprint network, if every person lived the lifestyle of one American, we would need five planets to sustain us. 7California Air Resources Board, "Climate Change Scoping Plan," December 2008, p.27, itp/ww.arb.ca.ovle.kcoingpen.doanldocumentadopted scoping plan.pdf, accessed 3/31/10. San Anselmo Climate. Action Plan - DRAFT March 2011 8 Figure 3: Ecological Footprint Comparison 30 27 25 20 15 10 24 9.5 - 5.5 Marin United France Germany Italy World County States Average Source: Redefining Progress, Sustainable Sonoma County, Worldwide Fundf for Nature, as quoted int the Marin Countywide Plan, adopted November 6, 2007. In 2006, Marin County developed a strategic plan to reduce annual GHG emissions to 15% below 1990 levels by 2020. In: 2007, the County re-inventoried their greenhouse gas emissions. Figures 4 and 5 show the distribution of County-wide GHG emissions by sector in 2005 and emission trends between 1990 and 2005. Total countywide greenhouse gas emissions increased by approximately 6% between 1990 and 2005, from 3,005,674 to 3,188,522 tons CO2e. This 6% rate of increase can be used as a proxy to estimate the increase in San Anselmo's emissions between 1990 and 2005, since actual data is While the County has taken important steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, al large portion of Marin County is operated and governed by the eleven local jurisdictions and numerous special distriçts. Iti is therefore important that the municipalities, such as San Anselmo, participate in developing local emission unavailable. reduction measures and policies. Figure 4: Marin County Emissions by Sector (2005) Waste 2% Industrial: 2% Commercial Agricultures 3% Energy Use: 12% Residential Energyu Use19% Transportation 62% S"Marin County. Re-Inventory of Greenhouse Gas Emissions," Marin County Community Development. Agency, September 2007. San Anselmo Climate Action Plan - DRAFT March 2011 9 Figure 5: Marin County Emissions 1990-2005 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 - 0 1990 1995 2000 2005 Coordinated. Multi-urisdictional Approach: Marin Climate and Energy Partnership Created in 2007, the mission of the Marin Climate & Energy. Partnership (MCEP) is to reduce greenhouse gas emission levels to the targets of Marin County and local municipalities, consistent with the standards set by AB32. All eleven Marin cities and towns, the Marin County Community Development Agency, the Transportation Authority of Marin, and the Marin Municipal Water District are members. The Marin' General" Services Authorityi is the joint powers authority with fiscal responsibility for the Partnership. One of MCEP's first projects was to work with ICLEI = Local Governments for Sustainability, a nonprofit organization, to develop greenhouse gas emissions inventories for the partner jurisdictions. With Bay Area Air Quality Management District grant funding, MCEP also worked on programs related to reducing energy use in municipal buildings, establishing a green. purchasing collaborative, reducing energy use in residential and commercial buildings, reducing emissions from private and municipal vehicles, and In2 2009, MCEP developed a green building strategic plan and green building policies which resulted in the Marin Green BERST model ordinance. The Marin Community Foundation provided funding for this effort, as well as funds to develop climate action plans for six partner jurisdictions. Partner members have agreed. to use their adopted climate action plans to identify mutual measures to reduce community.wide greenhouse gas emissions and develop policies and programs to support priority measures. The Town has worked closely with the Marin Climate and Energy Partnership to complete this climate action. plan, and to implement a coordinated approach to local and regional emissions reducing energy use and emissions from waste. reduction targets and climate action planning goals. San Anselmo Climate. Action Plan - DRAFT March 2011 10 1. SAN/ANSELMO'S GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS 2.1 San Anselmo's! Profile Located in Marin County approximately thirteen miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge in the center of beautiful Ross Valley, San Anselmo is a small town with a land area of 2.75 square miles and an estimated current population of 12,744. Primarily a residential community, San Anselmo has a vibrant and charming downtown with many restaurants and shops. The Town has public and private schools for. grades K-12, a post office, a library, police and fire stations, and a Town Hall. With abundant parks and open space, and both public and private recreational facilities, there are many recreational opportunities within town. Although some residents work in San Anselmo, a majority commute to jobs in San Francisco, Marin County and other locations. 2.2 2005 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory The first step toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions is to identify. sources of emissions and establish baseline levels. This information can then inform the selection of a reduction target and possible reduction measures to be included int the climate action plan. In 2009, the Town prepared a report that inventories greenhouse gas emissions. from the. San Anselmo community and, as a subset of that analysis, local government operations. The report provides a detailed understanding of where the highest emissions are coming from, and, therefore, where the greatest opportunities for emissions reductions lie. The inventory also establishes a baseline emission inventory against which to measure The inventory analyzes four primary sectors of community emissions: residential, commercial, transportation, and waste. Residential and. commercial emissions come primarily from the on-site combustion of natural gas and the off-site generation of electricity for heating, cooling, lighting, cooking, and the operation of appliances and electrical devices. Transportation emissions result from the combustion of diesel and gasoline on roadways within the Town of San Anselmo. Waste emissions come from the decomposition of waste generated by residents and businesses in landfills outside the Government operations emissions are categorized according to six primary sectors: buildings; streetlights and park lighting; water delivery facilities such as irrigation systèms; vehicle fleet, including police and public works vehicles; govermment-generated solid waste, including public trash cans and The inventory, utilizes 2005 as the baseline year, as this year is increasingly becoming the standard for. such inventories. Due to lack of city-specific data, the 1990 baseline year utilized by the State of California is usually too difficult for most local governments to meet and would not produce the most accurate inventory. According to the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Projections 2009, San Anselmo's population was 12,500 in 2005, and there were approximately 5,290 households. Included as ani indicator of commercial activity, the number ofj jobs within San Anselmo in 2005 was 4,990. 9 State of California, Department of Finance, E-1. Population Estimates for Cities, Counties and the State with Annual future progress. Town limits. street sweepings; and employee commute. Percent Change - January 1, 2009 and 2010, May 2010. San Anselmo Climate Action Plan - DRAFT March 2011 11 Community Inventory Results In 2005, the San Anselmo community emitted approximately 69,706 metric tons. of COze. As shown in Figure 6 below, the Transportation sector was the largest source ofe emissions, generating approximately 36,292 metric tons of CO,e, or 52.1% of total 2005 emissions. Transportation emissions are the result of diesel and gasoline combustion in vehicles traveling on local roads. Electricity and natural gas use in the Residential sector emitted 23,850 metric tons CO2e, representing 34.2% of total emissions. The Commercla/ndustrial seçtor, the third greatest source of 2005 emissions, generated 7,396 metric tons CO,e, or 10.6% of the total. The remaining 3.1% (2,168 metric tons) are the estimated future methane emissions that will result from the decomposition of waste that was generated by the San Anselmo community during 2005. Figure 6: 2005 Community CO2e Emissions Waste; 3.1% Residential 34.2% Transportation 52.1% Commercial 10.6% Government Operations Inventory Results In 2005, San Anselmo government operations emitted approximately 633 metric tons of CO,e.10 As shown in Table 1, the Employee Commute sector was the largest emitter (30.9%) in 2005. Emissions from: the Buildings sector produced the second highest quantity of emissions, resulting in 26.0% of total CO,e; and the Vehicle Fleet sector produced 23.3% oft total emissions. The remainder ofe emissions came from the Waste sector (6.6%) and the Lighting sector (12.7%), with nominal emissions from the Water sector. Emissions from government operations produced approximately 0.9% of total community emissions. 10 This number includes all Scope 1 emissions from the on-site combustion of fuelsi in facilities and vehicles, Scope 2 emissions from. the purchase of electricity, and Scope 3 emissions from waste generated by local government operations and emissions associated with employee. commute patterns. San Anselmo Climate Action Plan - DRAFT March 2011 12 Table 1: 2005 Government Operations Emissions by Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions (metrict tons CO,e) 165 147, 81 3 42 195 633 Greenhouse Gas Emissions (%6CO,e) 26.0% 23,3% 12.7% 0.5% 6.6% 30.9% 100.0% Energy Equivalent (million Btu) 1,254 1,766 445 1 0 1,418 4,883 Cost* %of1 Total ($) $42,032 $35,589 $14,487 $379 n/a n/a $92,486 Cost 45.4% 38.5% 15.7% 0.4% 0.0% 0.0% 100.0% Sector Buildings Vehicle Fleet Lighting Water Waste Employée Commute TOTAL Energy cost fore electricity, natural gas, gasoline and dieseli in2 2005. 2.3 Foreçast for 2020 Emissions To illustrate the potential emissions growth based on projected trends in energy use, driving habits, job growth, and population growth from the baseline year going forward, this plan includes an emissions forecast for the year 2020. Under a business-as-usual scenario, San Anselmo's emissions will grow by approximately 6.6% by the year 2020, from 69,706 to 74,295 metric tons CO,e. Table 2 shows the result of the forecast by sector. A variety of different reports and projections were used to create the emissions forecast, as profiled below. Table 2: Forecast for 20201 Emissions 2005 (metrict tons CO,e) 23,850 7,396 36,292 2,168 69,706 2020 23,850, 7,500 40,777 2,168 74,295 Annual 0.00% 0.09% 0.78% 0.00% 0.43% Percent Changet from 20051 to 2020 0.0% 1.4% 12.4% 0.0% 6.6% Sector Residential Commercial Transportation Waste TOTAL (metrici tons CO,e) Growth! Rate For the residential and waste sectors, population projections for San Anselmo, as released by the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) in 2009, were used to estimate average annual compound growth in energy demand. ABAG estimates the San Anselmo population will stabilize at 12,500 until Analysis contained within California Energy Demand 2008-2018: Staff Revised Forecast", a report by the California Energy Commission (CEC), shows that commercial floor space and the number of jobs have 2035. itp/www.energy.ca.cow200pubicatons/CEC2002007-015/CEC2002007-015-SF2PDE San Anselmo Climate Action Plan - DRAFT March 2011 13 closely tracked the growth in energy use in the Commercial Sector. ABAG projects job growth will increase from 4,990 jobs in 2005 to 5,060 in 2020. Using this growth projection of 70 jobs, it was calculated that the average annual growth in energy use in the commercial sector between 2005 and For the transportation sector, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) projects that county- wide vehicle miles traveled in Marin County will increase at a rate of 0.78% a year between 2006 and As no significant expansion of government services is expected over the next ten years, government operations emissions are projected to remain consistent with 2005 levels under a business as usual 2020 would be 1.4%. 2020, ora approximately 12.4% between 2005 and 2020.12 scenario. 2.4 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Target This Climate Action Plan proposes an emissions reduction target of 15% below 2005 levels by 2020, which is consistent with the State's direction to local governments in the. AB: 32 Scoping Plan.3 A target of 15% below 2005 emissions levels would limit community emissions to 59,250 metric tons in 2020. Figure 7 provides a comparison of the business-as-usual forecast for 2020 to the 2005 baseline year and the 15% reduction target. Figure 7 is also a depiction of San Anselmo's challenge in attempting to meet its reduction targets. Emissions will continue to increase. along the business-as-usual scenario while reduction efforts are initiated. Achieving the target is therefore more than a 15% decrease - rather, iti is a 20.3% reduction from projected 2020 emissions levels for the San Anselmo community. Figure 7: Emissions Reduction Target 80,000 75,000 70,000 65,000 60,000 55,000 50,000 2005 2020BAU 6.6%1 Increase 2005Baselline 2020Reduction Target 15% Decrease 2020 12 Transportation 2035 Plani fort the San Francisco Bay Area Travel Forecasts Data Summary, Tables. F.13 and 13 California Air Resources Board, "Climate Change Scoping Plan," December 2008, p.27, htp/www.arbca.govcscpngpancdocumenladopted scoping plan.pdf, accessed 3/31/10. F.20. San Anselmo Climate. Action Plan:- DRAFT March 2011 14 ACTIONS' TO REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS 3.1 Summary of Greenhouse Gas Reduction Strategies The mitigation measures presented in this chapter, as summarized in the tables below, achieve greenhouse gas emissions reductions in the community of 13,189 metric tons COze or approximately 19% below the 2005 baseline. When state reductions are. added, emissions in San Anselmo would be approximately 28% below 2005 levels = enough to allow the Town to surpass a reduction target of 15% Within government operations, the Town could achieve reductions of 256 metric tons CO2e, or approximately 40.4% below 2005 levels byi implementing all of the specific, measurable actions listed in the following sections. A wide range of programs that exceed the Town's reduction goal have been included to allow. for the consideration and prioritization of each program, based on its estimated cost, annual savings, and GHG reduction benefit, during the consideration of new programs, development projects, and funding opportunities. State actions would reduce emissions by another 6.3%, and below the 2005 baseline by 2020. programs to offset emissions could reduce emissions by an additional 27.3%. Table 3: Mitigation Measures for Community Emissions 3.2 Natural Systems, Sequestration and Carbon Offsets 3.3 Land Use and Transportation 3.4 Green Building, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy 3.6 Waste Reduction, Recycling andz Zero Waste 3.7 Water ànd Wastewater SUBTOTAL % below 2005 levels 3.8 State Actions- %below 2005 levels TOTAL Cumulative %1 reduction GHG Reductions (metrictons) 814 2,166 9,287 838 922 13,213 19.0% 6,170 8.9% 19,384 27.8% GHG Reductions (metrictons) 2 56 185 1 11 256 40.4% 40 6.3% 173 27.3% 469 74.1% Section Table 4: Mitigation Measures for Government Operations Emissions 3.2 Nâtural Systems and Sequestration (excluding Carbon Offsets) 3.4 Green Building, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy 3.6 Waste Reduction, Recycling and Zero Waste Section 3.3 Land Use and Transportation 3.5 Green Purchasing SUBTOTAL % below 2005 levels 3.8 State Actions % below 2005 levels 3.2 Carbon Offsets % below 2005 levels TOTAL Cumulative %1 reduction San Anselmo Climate, Action Plan- - DRAFT March 2011 15 3.2 Natural Systems, Sequestration and Carbon Offsets The natural environment has been extensively altered by human civilization, often with little consideration for how natural systems function, depriving us of the important benefits they offer. Clearing and draining of wetlands, forestlands, grasslands and other open space for agriçultural production or urban development decreases or eliminates the capacity oft those natural systems to store carbon. The carbon- dioxide stored in soil, trees and other vegetation is released into the atmosphere when forestland and open space is converted to other uses. Restoration of these. natural areas, and establishment of new ones, has the potential to tie up or sequester greenhouse gas emissions in the This section' of San Anselmo's. Climate Action Plan, highlights carbon sequestration through the restoration and establishment of natural areas, as well as measures to offset the community's form of soil and: wood carbon. greenhouse gas emissions. Table 5: Section 3.2 Community Mitigation Measures GHG Reductions (metrict tons) 2 812 816 1.2% Measure 3.2.C1 Increase Trees and' Vegetation" to Achieve al Net Gain of. 50 Trees 3.2.C2 Offset Emissions from. 5% of Natural Gas Use, TOTAL %1 Reduced from 2005 Levels Table 6: Section 3.2 Government Operations Mitigation Measures Cost to Implement $10,000 $687 per year $1,457 per year Annual GHG Reductions Measure 3.2.G1 savings n/a n/a n/a (metric tons) 1.9 62.0 111.0. 174.9 27.6% Increase Public" Trees and Vegetation to Achieve a Net Gain of 50 Trees 3.2.G2 Offset Emissions from Natural Gas Use 3.2.G3 Offset Emissions from Town Vehicles TOTAL %F Reduced: from 2005 Levels Recommended, Actions trees. 1. Continue to enforce policies and programs that regulate the removal and replacement of significant 2. Support efforts to develop. and. implement a community-wide tree planting program for streets and parks to significantly increase the carbon storage potential of trees and' other vegetation in the 3: To the extent possible, require new development to be planned around existing trees. and require community. San Anselmo Climate Action Plan - DRAFT March 2011 16 new or replacement tree planting as. carbon offsets where increased. intensity of use, development 4. Support the preservation and creation of conservation areas that provide carbon sequestration 5. Encourage the creation ofcommunity gardens, including possible use of surplus Town properties. 6. Achieve further carbon reductions for Town operations by purchasing carbon offsets or participating in programs such as ClimateSmart, after maximizing GHG reductions through conservation, energy efficiency and renewable energy measures. Consider fiscal impacts of purchasing carbon offsets 7. Achieve further carbon reductions for Town fleet operations by purchasing carbon offsets through a program such as TerraPass, after maximizing GHG reductions through. alternative transportation oractivity-resultsi in increased GHG emissions. benefits, such as those with tree cover. before participating in these programs. measures. 3.3 Transportation and Land Use Transportation and land use development are. strongly interrelated. The more suburban the development (i.e., low density housing which causes residents to live further from urban centers), the less viable. are mass transit systems and other alternative modes of transportation such as walking or biking, and the more dependent residents become on the automobile. Studies have shown that people who live near transit drive between 20 and 40% less and that low-density suburban development generates twice as much GHG emissions per capita than a more dense urban development pattern. Asa result, the transportation sector is one oft the largest sources of GHG emissions. Though Marin County is known for its environmental consciousness, it is also known for its low-density developments, larger homes, multi-vehicle households; and consumerism. Italso ranks among the highest in the U.S. in térms Schools in Marin County also generate a high number of vehicle trips. According to the Transportation Authority of Marin, 21% of all AM peak hour trips are home-to-school trips. More students could be encouraged to walk or bike to school through safety enhancements and an expanded bike and of per capita GHG emissions. pedestrian network. Measure Table 7: Section 3.3 Community Mitigation Measures GHGI Reductions (metrict tons) 64 524 535 311 731 2,166 3.1% 3.3.C1 Encourage Workforce Housing and: Transit-oriented Development 3.3.C2 Increase Walking and Biking for Local Trips 3.3.C3 Increase Public' Transit Use 3.3.C4 Increase Ridesharing 3.3.C5 Accelerate Adoption of Electric Vehicles TOTAL % Reduced from 2005 Levels San Anselmo Climate Action Plan - DRAFT March 2011 17 Table 8: Section 3.3 Government Operations Mitigation Measures Cost to Implement As replaced Variable As replaced Annual savings $3,445 n/a $10,345 GHG Reductions (metrict tons) 9.9 19.5 26.0 55.5 8.8% Measure 3.3.G1 3.3.G2 3.3.G3 Replace Town. Vehicles with Hybrid or Encourage Town Employees to Commute by Alternative Means of Transportation Replace Police Vehicles with More Fuél- % Reduced, from 2005 Levels Electric Vehicles Efficient Vehicles TOTAL Recommended Actions 1. Reduce GHG emissions through the General Plan and project review processes. on access to public transportation and local services and shopping. a. Promote compact and efficient development, such as orienting new development to capitalize b. Encourage a "balanced" community, where residents do not have to travel long distances for Promote the development of workforce housing for local employees and second units for in- home providers of childcare, healthcare, building and grounds maintenance, and others. d. Make reductions in vehicle miles traveled (VMT). and: the use of alternative transportation high- priority criteria int the evaluation of policy, program and project alternatives. 2. Encourage bicycling and walking as a safe and efficient means toi travel around! San Anselmo. a. Provide and maintain Class 1, II and III bikeways as identified in the San Anselmo Bicycle and b.: Improve bicycle and pedestrian safety at intersections and install bicycle loop detectors at Install traffic calming measures to control speeding andi improve pedestrian and cyclist safety. d. Implement "Complete Streets" policies to ensure the needs of bicyclists, pedestrians and the disabled are considered in the transportation element of any new capital improvement or Provide bicycle racks at public destinations as identified in the San Anselmo Bicycle and h. Encourage employers to provide secure, covered bicycle parking and shower and changing Promote "Share the Road" strategies to improve, bicycle safety and improve compliance with Participate in programs that encourage bicycling and walking, such as Safe Routes to School service needs. Pedestrian Plan. signalized intersections to help cyclists trip the traffic signal. development project. Pedestrian Plan. facilities for employees. traffic laws. programs. e. Install walkways where feasible to provide a continuous pedestrian network. g. Require the provision of bicyçle parking at all town-permitted large events. k.. Expand bicycle access to buses by providing bike parking at bus stops. San Anselmo Climate Action Plan - DRAFT March 2011 18 3. Support and promote public transit. a. Work with neighboring cities, regional transit providers and the Transportation Authority of Marin to increase both the frequency and types of transit services available to San Anselmo residents, employees and visitors. 4.- Support and promote ridesharing and car sharing programs. a. Encourage the creation ofa a system to facilitate informal carpools for San Anselmo commuters. b. Promote ridesharing programs, such as SchoolPool. Marin and! 511 Rideshare. Work with. the County to develop a community car sharing program, when determined to be feasible. 5. Educate residents and employees about the health and environmental benefits of walking, cycling, taking public transit and ridesharing, and provide information to assist int these modes of travel (e.g., information available in public places and employment centers regarding bus schedules, pedestrian pathways, bikeways and ridesharing programs). 6. Support and promote local farmers markets. 7. Encourage the use of fuel-efficient and low GHG-emitting vehicles and driver behaviors. a. Encourage private development to provide prioritizéd parking for hybrid, electric and carpool b. Adopt and implement a policy requiring limitations on idling for commercial vehicles, construction vehicles, buses and other similar vehicles beyond state law, where feasible. 8. Purchase or lease low or zero-emissions vehicles and the most fuel efficient models possible for the 9. Provide Town employees with incentives to use alternatives to single occupant auto commuting, such as transit incentives; bicycle facilities, ridesharing services and subsidies, flexible schedules: and 10. Increase ownership of plug-in electric vehiçles (EV). by providing EV charging station infrastructure, where. appropriate, and encouraging property owners and developers to install EV charging stations vehicles. Town fleet, including police patrol cars and construction vehicles. telecommuting when practical. inc commercial and residential projects. San Anselmo Climate. Action Plan.-D DRAFT March 2011 19 3.4 Green Building, Energy Efficiency And Renewable Energy The two fundamental means for reducing emissions from electricity and natural gas use are decreasing consumption through efficiency and switching from fossil fuels to renewable sources. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, buildings account for approximately 39% of total energy use, over 12% of the total water consumption, 68% of total electricity consumption, and 38% of all carbon Increasing the efficiency of buildings is the most cost-effective approach for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Programs which require minimum energy efficiency. upgrade for home remodeling, such asi increasing insulation and sealing heating ducts, have demonstrated energy savings of up to 20%. New construction techniques and building materials, known collectively as "green building," can significantly reduce the use of resources and energy and création of waste in our homes and commercial buildings. Green construction methods can be integrated into buildings at any stage, from San Anselmo requires new. residential buildings greater than 500 square feet, residential additions, non- residential buildings, and government buildings to meet certain green building requirements. The Town's green building ordinance was adopted in 2010, and it is modeled on a countywide ordinance that increases building and energy efficiency standards above existing State mandates. In order to avoid double counting of emissions reductions, mitigation measures in this climate action plân assume all oft the measures are implemented. In this section, the government operations emissions reduction assumes all building energy efficiency upgrades, street light and traffic signal retrofits, and solar energy projects are implemented, and then calculates the cost and emissions reduction to purchase 100% renewable energy from Marin Clean Energy for the remaining electricity demand. The Town could also consider purchasing 100% renewable energy for all of its current electricity demand at an estimated cost of $6,865 per year and implementing efficiency and renewable energy projects at a later date. This action would result in an estimated greenhouse gas reduction of 153 metric tons, and dioxide emissions annually int the United States. design and construction to renovation and deconstruction. would reduce Town emissions by 24% below 2005 levels. Table 9: Section 3.4 Community Mitigation Measures GHG Reductions (metrict tons) 954 296 116 13 1,294 560 829 5,224 9,287 13.3% Measure 3.4.C1 3.4.C2 3.4.C3 3.4.C4 3.4.C5 3.4.C6 3.4.C7 3.4.C8 Improve Energy Efficiency in 20% of Existing Residential Buildings Improve Energy Efficiency in 20% Existing Commercial Buildings Reduce Energy Use in New and! Substantially Remodeled Residential Buildings Reduce Energy Use in New Commercial Buildings Install Solar Energy Systems in 20% of Existing Residential Buildings Install Solar Energy Systems in 15%. of Existing Commercial Buildings 10% of Ratepayers Purchase Marin Clean Energy Deep Green Electricity 70% of Ratepayers Purchase Marin Clean Energy Light Green Electricity TOTAL % Reduced from 2005 Levels San Anselmo Climate. Action Plan - DRAFT March 2011 20 Table 10: Section 3.4 Government Operations Mitigation Measures Cost to Implement savings $103,405 $102,000 $37,000 $601,000 $301,931 $7,875 $3,781 per year Annual GHG Reductions Measure (metrictons) 30.9 4.1 1.5 24.5 37.1 0.3 86.6 185.1 29.2% Install Energy Efficiency Upgrades in Town Buildings 3.4.G2 Install Solar Energy System at Town Hall Install Solar Energy System at Corporation Yard Install Solar Energy System at Isabel Cook Community Center Upgrade Street Lighting to Energy-efficient Technologies (LED) Upgrade Traffic Signals to Energy- efficient Technologies (LED) Purchase Marin Clean. Energy Deep Green Electricity for Government Facilities %R Reduced: from 2005 Levels 3.4.G1 3.4.G3 3.4.G4 3.4.G5 3.4.G6 3.4.G7 $6,219 $3,170 $1,153 $18,731 $17,949 $2,821 n/a TOTAL Recommended Actions 1. Develop at town-wide green building promotional, campaign. Educate Town staff and policy makers about best practices; provide checklists and specification guidelines for contractors; post green 2. Provide incentives to development projects that exceed adopted green building standards. 3. Adopt an ordinance to require the Town to inform property owners of recommended energy upgrades at time of property sale, such as weather stripping doors and windows and stopping air, 4. Support efforts of PG&E and the Marin Energy Authority to maximize residential and business subscription rates for energy efficiency programs and to promote conservation and renewable 5. Support efforts of Marin Clean Energy to increase the renewable content oft the electricity provided 6. Ifavailable, participate in a countywide or regional property assessment district financing program toassist property owners in funding installation of energy efficiency upgrades and renewable energy building information. on the Town'swebsite. leaks. energy use. to San Anselmo residents, businesses and municipal operations. systems. San Anselmo Climate. Action Plan - DRAFT March 2011 21 7. Adopt poliçies andi incentives to encourage residents and businesses to install solar and renewable energy systems, including solar panels to generate electricity and solar water heating systems, and 8. Complete energy efficiency. upgrades to Town facilities as recommended by the Marin Energy. 9. Replace street lights and parking lot lights with energy-efficient technologies, such as LED lighting. 10. Install photovoltaic panels at Town Hall, the Corporation Yard, and the Isabel Cook Community 11. Consider purchasing Marin Clean Energy Deep Green 100%. renewable electricity for all Town. to construct solar ready. buildings. Management Team. Center, iffeasible. operations. San Anselmo Climate: Action Plan - DRAFTI March. 2011. 22 3.5 Green Purchasing By adopting environmentally preferable purçhasing standards and policies, San Anselmo can measurably reduce its GHG emissions, while benefiting from reduçed toxic exposures, pollution prevention, and, in many instances, reduced operating costs. Often, purchases that are. environmentally preferable are also fiscally preferable. These include energy star certified appliances, high-efficiency lighting and HVAC units, Many durable manufactured goods - from computers to motor vehicles - embody much oft the energy used (and carbon emitted) over their life span in their initial production. Optimizing purchasing schedules according to. ongoing needs assessment, rather than a fixed replacement schedule, can lower the duplexing printers, and more." environmental burden and cost. Table 11: Section 3.5 Government Operations Mitigation Measures Cost to Implement At time of replacement $77/year Annual savings $248 n/a GHG Reductions (metrictons) 0.3 0.6 0.9 0.2% Measure Upgrade to Energy Star-Rated Office 3.5.G1 Equipment TOTAL 3.5.G2 Purchase 30% Recycled Paper % Reduced from 2005 Levels Recommended Actions 1. Prioritize purchases of products and services with superiore environmental performance and 2. Implement operational policies to reduce energy. use and conserve resources, such as setting the printer's default option to duplex printing. Continue to shut off computers and imaging equipment purchase Energy Star-rated office equipment and appliances. at night. 3. Purchase products only when needed and not solely on a replacement: schedule. 4. Create an interdepartmental Green Team to review andi implement a Green Purchasing Policy & Implementation Plan. Engage Town staff ins support andi implementation of green purchasing goals 5. Provide each Town department with an easy reference binder for finding "green" products and and processes. distributors. 6. Continue to purchase office paper with 30% recycled content. San Anselmo Climate. Action Plan - DRAFT March 2011 23 3.6 Waste Reduction, Recycling and Zero Waste The reduction. of waste, as well as the reuse and recycling of products; is keyt to reduçing impacts on the environment. It is necessary to rethink what has traditionally been regarded as garbage and treat all materials as valued resources instead of items to discard. This requires shifting consumption patterns, more carefully managing purchases, and maximizing the reuse of mâterials at the end of their useful life. The Town of San Anselmo is a member of the Marin Hazardous and Solid Waste Joint Powers Authority (IPA), which works with private waste haulers and facility operators to implement recycling programs and achieve state-mandated targets for waste diversion rates. Marin County has al high rate of diversion, In 2009, the JPA completed a zero-waste feasibility study. which concluded that between 75% and 80% of the material that goes to the landfill can be diverted. Currently the. JPA is targeting the diversion' of food waste and demolished building materials to increase the county's diversion rate. The JPA has embraced an aggressive goal for achieving zero waste based upon realizing 80% diversion of waste from The. JPA supports the collection and processing of green waste and food waste to create electricity from methane gas. The waste is processed in anaerobic digesters for soil amendments and the production of biogas. Biogas is the gas produced by anaerobic digestion of organic matter and consists of 60-80%. methane (natural gas), 30-40% carbon dioxide, and other trace gases such as hydrogen sulfide, ammonia The JPA proposes that the member agencies endorse an Extended Producer Responsibility resolution and sign the California Product Stewardship Council pledge. to shift California's product waste management system from one focused on government funded and ratepayer financed waste diversion to one that relies on extended producer responsibility (EPR) in order to reduce public' costs and drive with a current rate of about 72%. disposal by 2012 and achieving zero waste by 2025. and hydrogen. The predominance of methane means it can be used as a fuel source. improvements in product design that promote environmental sustainability. Table 12: Section 3.6 Community Mitigation Measures GHG Reductions (metric tons) 395 443 838 1.2% Measure 3.6.C1 3.6.C2 Divert All Food' Waste from Landfill Reduce All Other Solid Waste Disposal to Landfills by 25% TOTAL % Reduced: from 2005 Levels Table 13: Section 3.6 Government Operations Mitigation Measures 3.6.G1 Reduce Solid Waste Disposal to Landfill by 25% Costt to Implement savings n/a Annual GHG Reductions Measure (metrict tons) 10.5 1.7% n/a 9Reduced from 2005 Levels San Anselmo Climate. Action Plan - DRAET March 2011 24 Recommended Actions 1. Adopt a resolution to achieve zero waste going to landfills. 2. Endorse an Extended Producer Responsibility resolution as proposed byt the. JPA. 3. Provide education and publicity about reducing waste and available recycling services. 4. Adopt. local amendments to the 2010 California Green Building Standards Code to require 50% construction and demolition waste diversion for construction, demolition and renovation projeçts, as proposed int the. JPA'sn model ordinance. 5. Adopt and enforce a multi-family dwelling and business recycling gordinance. 6. Review and amend the Town's franchise agreement with its waste hauler to ensure waste reduction and diversion rates are maximized.. 7. Promote commercial and residential composting. backyard and curbside composting. process it into biogas. a. Partner with Master Gardeners and others to provide education and resources to residents on b. Work with Marin Sanitary Service to promote commercial and residential food waste collection in San Anselmo and to create çentrally! located facilities to compost all green and food waste and 8. Strengthen recycling programs, purchasing policies, and employee education at Town facilities. San Anselmo Climate Action Plan- - DRAFT March 2011 25 3.7 Water and Wastewater Water. demand in California is increasing because of population expansion. In addition, demand for water fori irrigation rises with warmer temperatures. The actual impacts of the climate-induced change inv water quality, quantity and demand will depend on the changes in water policy and operations, and The Marin Municipal Water District (MMWD) supplies clean drinking water to a 147 square-mile area of south and central Marin. MMWD's water comes from three main sources: local reservoirs, the Russian San Anselmo falls within MMWD's jurisdiction and all properties in San Anselmo are subject to the agency's water conservation regulations." The water conservation requirements, particularly irrigation efficiency, are fairly complex, and the Town relies on, MMWD to provide technical review and oversight on, water conservation and direction in regard to drought-tolerant landscaping. In December 2010, MMWD updated their' regulations to comply with CALGreen, the State's new Green Building code. The new CALGreen code requires every new building to reduce indoor and outdoor water use by 20%. requirements that apply to all newly constructed and Energy Usedi in California Homes (2005) on the water use patterns of all communities. Riveri in Sonoma County and recycled water. MMWD has also adopted water-efficient landscaping rehabilitated developer-instaled residential landscapes of 1,000 square feet or greater, as well as homeowner. residential projects of2,500 square. feet or greater. In2007, MMWD adopted a Water Conservation Plan intended to reduce water usage by approximately 9% by 2020. At the end of fiscal year 2009-2010, water usage had fallen 8.7% below 2005 levels. Additional water conservation measures could further reduce greenhouse gas emissions in San Anselmo. The most effective way to reduce emissions from water use is by reducing. hot water use, as an estimated 35% ofenergy usedi in homes ist for water heating. Airc Conditioning 4% Refrigerators5%6- spaletetns. 26. Source: U.S. Energy Information Residential Administration, 2005 Consumption Survey Energy Table 14: Section 3.7 Community Mitigation Measure GHG Reductions (metrictons) 922 1.3% Measure 3.7.C1 Reduce Hot Water Use in Community by 15% % Reduced from 2005 Levels Recommended Actions 1. Assess, maintain, and repair existing plumbing fixtures, pipes, and irrigation systems in all, Town buildings and facilities to minimize water use, including landscaping, public rest rooms and parks, and other recreational facilities. As feasible, upgrade and retrofit agency plumbing and irrigation systems withstate-of-the-art water conserving technology. San Anselmo Climate Action Plan - DRAFT March 2011. 26 2. Plant materials native to northern California and Marin County, and encourage the use of drought- 3. Minimize turf areas and avoid narrow turf areas, such as in parking strips. Encourage homeowners tolerant plant material. to avoid turf and replace existing turf areas. 4. Consider solar hot water and water heater upgrade incentives. 5. Conduct water audits on remodels and new homes. 6. Adopt a retrofit program to encourage or require installation of water conservation measures in existing businesses and homes. 7. Provide education about water conservation and available programs and incentives. 8. Allow for the use of grey water for irrigation and other suitable uses to decrease the amount of 9. Work cooperatively with MMWD to enforce water conservation requirements and participate in potable water need by the community. water conservation outreach programs. San Anselmo Climate. Action Plan - DRAFT March 2011 27 3.8 State Actions The following are state reduction strategies included in the AB 32 Scoping Plan and accounted for in the Town's adjustment of the business-as-usual forecast. To clarify, the State. of California has approved, programmed, and/or.a adopted these actions. Furthermore, they are programs or projects that require no local involvement. Incorporating them into the forecast and reduction assessment provides a more accurate picture of future emissions growth and the responsibility for action. Low Carbon Fuel Standard The State. is proposing to reduce the carbon intensity of transportation fuels consumed in California. To achieve this, CARB is developing a Low Carbon. Fuel Standard (LCFS), which would reduce the carbon intensity of California's transportation fuels by at least 10% by 2020 and 20% by 2035 as called for by Governor Schwarzenegger in Executive Order S-01-07. LCFS will incorporate compliançe mechanisms that provide flexibility. to fuel providers. in how they meet the requirements to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. CARB estimates the Low Carbon Fuel Standard. will reduce California's projected 2020 transportation emissions by 6.7%. Pavley (AB 1493) Assembly Bill 1493. (Pavley), signed into law in 2002, will require carmakers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from new passenger cars and light trucks beginning in 2011. The California Air Resources Board adopted regulations in September 2004 that create two phases ofi increasingly stringent standards for car manufacturers between 2009 and 2020. The first phase, which has already been adopted, is expected to reduce California's. projected 20201 transportation emissions by 7%. Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) Established in 2002 in Senate Bill 1078, the RPS programi requires electricity providers to increase the portion of energy that comes from renewable sources to 20% by 2010 and to 33% by 2020. CARB estimates the RPS will reduce Calforia'semissions from electricity use by 15.3%in2 2020. Table 15: Section 3.8 Communityl Mitigation Measures GHG Emissions Reduced (metrictons) 792 2,809 2,570 6,171 8.9% Measure 3.8.C1 PG&E Achieves 33% Renéwable Portfolio Standard by 2020 3.8.C2. AB 1493 Pavley Standards 3.8.C3 Low Carbon Fuel Standard TOTAL % Reduced from 2005 Levels Table 16: Section 3.8 Government Operations Mitigation Measures GHG Emissions Reduced (MetricTons) 20.8 19.1 39.9 6.3% Measure 3.8.G1 AB 1493 Pavley Standards 3.8.G2 Low Carbon Fuel Standard TOTAL % Reduced from 2005 Levels San Anselmo. Climate Action Plan - DRAFT March 2011 28 3.9 Adaptation As the climate changes, sO must San Anselmo. To effectively address the challenges that a changing climate will bring, the Town must not only reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, but be prepared to respond to the expected impacts of climate change. Many of the mitigation measures incorporated in this Climate Action Plan will help the community prepare for the effects of climate change. Reducing water use will ease competition for limited water supplies expected from higher temperatures and reduced snowmelt, while reducing electricity use willl help ease demand for diminishing hydroelectric power. Other expected effects from climate change - such as a higher frequency ofl large damaging fires. and pest and insect epidemics-must! be anticipated through adequate publics safety, emergency, and Coastal communities like San Anselmo will be especially challenged by rising sea levels. Existing development in inundation areas will need to be adequately protected from flooding and erosion. due to climate change. The most practical approach for minimizing the effects from the adverse effect of sea level rise and storm activities is to carefully consider new development within areas vulnerable to public health responses. inundation and erosion. Recommended Actions 1. Incorporate the likelihood of climate change impacts into Town emergency planning and training. 2. Partner, with neighboring municipalities and regional agencies to develop and implement regional 3. Encourage Federal, State and local agencies to be pro-active and supportive of efforts to combat the 4. Coordinate internally and with water districts, wildlife agencies, flood control andi fire districts, Marin County, and other relevant organizations. Address human health and the health and adaptation programs. expected rise in sea levels. adaptability of natural systems, including the following: a. Water resources including expanded rainwater harvesting, water storage and conservation b. Biological resources including land acquisition, creation ofr marshlands/wetands as a buffer against sea level rise and flooding, and protection ofe existing natural barriers. c.Publici health including heat-related health plans, vector control; safe water, and improved d. Environmental hazards including seawalls, storm surge barriers, and fire protection. techniques, water reuse, and water-use and/ori irrigation efficiency. sanitation. San Anselmo Climate Action Plan - DRAFT March 2011. 29 4. PLAN IMPLEMENTATION San Anselmo recognizes that responding to and preparing for climate change is a critical step toward a sustainable future. The Town's early actions to reduce its contribution to climate change reflect the Town'shistory: and commitment to decrease thei impacts of day-to-day activities on the natural environment while enhancing its vibrant quality of life. Mitigating climate change will require everyone- residents, businesses, government agencies and nonprofit organizations 5-1 to work togethert to This plan provides a strategy to achieve emission reductions that will achieve the Town's target of 15% below 2005 emissions by the year 2020. A wide range of programs that exceed the Town's reduction goal have been included to allowi for the evaluation and prioritization of potential programs and capital improvement projects as new program and funding opportunities arise. Successful implementation of the plan will require staff and the Town Council to identify and commit resources to climate change mitigation activities, and to monitor and report on progress towards meeting emissions reduction goals. implement this plan. Recommended Actions 1. Monitor and report on the Town's progress annually. 2. Update the baseline, greenhouse gas emissions inventory every five years. 3. Continue and expand public and private partnerships that support implementation oft the Climate Action Plan, including membership in the Marin Climate and Energy Partnership. 4. Identify funding sources for recommended actions, and pursue local, regional; state and federal grants as appropriate. 5. Review'a and update the Climate Action Plan every five years. 6. Amend the Climate Action Plan as necessary to comply with state regulations. San Anselmo Climate Action Plan - DRAFT March 2011 30 APPENDIXA Data Sources, Assumptions and Calculations All 2005 greenhouse gas emissions data for community and government operations are from the Town of San Anselmo 2005 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory, with emission factors ast follows: Emission GHG Emission Factor Source Electricity Default CO2 Direct Access CHA Electricity Emission Factor Source The certified CO2 emission factort for delivered electricity is publicly available at PG&E CO2 0.489155 Ibs/kWh htp/Pwww.dimatergstyotCamop/y/.2002965.Ur.epo t_V2_ReVI_PGE rev2_ Dec_ 1.xls CO,e 0.492859 Ibs/kWh PG&E 343.3 short tons/GWh tons/GWh 0.027 short tons/GWh 0.035 short ICLEI/Tellus Institute (2005 Region 13- Western! Systems Coordinating Council/CNV. Average Grid Electricity Coefficients) N,0 PG&E/CCAR. Emission factors are derived from: California Energy Commission, Inventory of California Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Administration, Emissions of Greenhouse Gases int the United States CCAR. Emission factors. are derived from: U.S. EPA, "Inventory ofU.S. page C-2. EPA obtained original emission factors fromi the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Revisedl IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories: Reference! Manual (1996), CO2 53.05 kg/MMBtu Sinks: 1990-1999 (November 2002); and Energy Information 2000 (2001), Table B1, page 140. Natural Gas CHA 0.0059 kg/MMBtu Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990-2000" (2002), Table C-2, N,0 0.001 kg/MMbtu Tables 1-151 through: 1-19, pages 1.53-1.57. Avoided emissions are calculated using 2005 emission factors for comparative purposes. Population and household estimates and projections are from the Association of Bay Area Governments, "Projections and Priorities 2009: Building Momentum," August 2009. 3.2 Natural Systems, Sequestration and Carbon Offsets Measure 3.2.C1: Increase Trees and' Vegetation for a Net Gain of 50 Trees Number of trees. Average sequestration per tree. Total CO2 sequestered 50 83.52 pounds 1.9 metric tons Data Source Notes and Assumptions: Average is based on tree: species and diameters as listed on the County of http/www.co.marin.uy/dept/CP/fomms/0000049pdr. Sequestration datai from National Treel Benefit Marin's' "Trees Native to Marin County." Ordinance #3342, Attachment: 1, Calculator,) www.treebenefts.com: San Anselmo Climate Action Plan - DRAFT March 2011 A-1 Measure 3.2.C2: Offset Emissions for Natural Gas Use Projectedr residential natural gas usage, year 2020 5% natural gas usage reduced through offsets 3,035,635 therms 151,7821 therms 812 metrictons GHG emissions offset Data Source Notes and Assumptions: Assumes participation in PG&E's ClimateSmart program at 2009 costs of $0.06528 pert therm. PG&E's ClimateSmart program allows customers tol balance out the greenhouse gas emissions associated withi their own natural gas ande electricity use. Under the program, customers who participate are charged an extra! $0.06528 per therm of natural gas, which ist the volumetric rate: set byt the California Public Utilities Commission to make the GHG emissions associated with their home or business energy use "carbon neutral." The revenues from the program are useds solely to investi in new GHG emission reduction projects in California, including forestry, dairy, andl landfill methane capture that reduce or absorb GHGS such as carbon dioxide andi methane. All oft the GHG emission reduction projects are selected through a competitive solicitation with clear and stringent criteria and are. independently verified under the rigorous protocols developed byt the Climate Action Reserve (CAR), the successor organization tot the California Climate Action Registry, to ensure the projects meet the commitment to make participating customers carbon neutral. Measure 3.2.G1: Increase' Trees and' Vegetation for al Net Gain of 100 Trees Number of trees Average sequestration per tree Total CO2 sequestered 50 83.52 pounds 1.9 metric tons Data Source Notes and Assumptions: Average is based ont tree species and diameters asl listed on the County of ywmcnsnauvéywepcpfemycoppepe. Sequestration datai from National Tree Benefit Marin's' Trees Native tol Marin County." Ordinance #3342; Attachment 1, Calculator, www.treebenefts.com. Measure 3.2.G2: Offset Emissions from Natural Gas Use Projected natural gas usage, year 2020 Natural gas usage reduced through other measures Remaining natural gas usage to be offset Annual cost to offset natural gas GHG emissions to be offset 14,881 therms 4,358 therms 10,523 therms $687 62.0 metric tons Data Source Notes and Assumptions: Assumes participation in PG&E's Climatesmart program at 2009 costs of $0.06528 per therm. PG&E's Climatesmart program allows customers to balance out the greenhouse gas emissions associated with their own natural gas ande electricity use. Under the program, customers who participate are charged an extra! $0.06528 per therm of natural gas; which ist the volumetric rate set byt the California Public Utilities Commission to make the GHG emissions associated with their home or business energy use "carbon neutral." Ther revenues from ther program are used solely to investi in new GHG emission reduction projects in California, including forestry, dairy, andl landfill methane capture that reduce or absorb GHGS such as carbon dioxide and methane. All of the GHG emission reduction projects are selected through a competitive solicitation with clear and stringent criteria and are independently verified under the rigorous protocols developed byt the Climate Action Reserve (CAR), the successor organization to the California Climâte Action Registry, to ensure thep projects meeti the commitment to make participating customers carbon neutral. Measure 3.2.G3: Offset Emissions from Town Vehicles Projected" Town vehicle emissions in 2020 Emissions offset through other measures Remaining GHG emissions to offset Annual cost to. offset vehicle emissions 147 metric tons 36 metric tons 111 metric tons $1,457 San Anselmo Climate. Action Plan - DRAFT March 2011 A-2 Data Source Notes and Assumptions: Assumes participation in a GHG offset program, such as TerraPass, a cost of $5.95 per 1,0001 Ibs. of emissions. TerraPass is a privaté company that sells carbon offsets tol balance vehicle emissions. TerraPass funds three different types of carbon reduction projects: clean energy produced by wind power; landfill gas capture, and methane reduction projects at farms. TerraPass offsets are verified annually against broadly accepted standards byi independent third party verifiers. Their primary standards are thel latest version of the Voluntary Carbon Standard (issued in 2008) andi the Climate Action Reserve. San Anselmo Climate Action Plan.- DRAFT March 2011 A-3 3.3 Land Use and Transportation Measure 3.3.C1: Encourage Workforce Housing and Transit-oriented Development. Number of new housing units projected, 2005-2020 Number of new TODI housing units projected, 2005-2020 Vehicle miles traveled (VMT) on local roads, projected 2020 Number of households, projected 2020 Local annual VMT per household, projected 2020 20% reduction inl local VMT for transit-oriented units Estimated reductioni in GHG emissions 50 30 75,234,294VMT 3,820 19,695 118,169VMT 64 metric tons Data Source Notes and Assumptions: Household projections from the Association of Bay Area Governments, "Projections and Priorities 2009: Building Momentum," August 2009. Number of new transit-oriented housing units provided by" Town of San Anselmo: Planning Department: Local roads Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) 2005 Data: Harold Brazil; Air Quality Associate, Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), as reported in the" Town of San Anselmo 2005 Greenhouse Gas Inventory. Projected VMTI based on Travel Forecasts Data Summary: Transportation 2035 Plan for the San Francisco Bay, Metropolitan Transportation Commission, December 2008. Transportation; greenhouse gas emissions are based on emission factors as reported in the Town of San Anselmo 2005 Greenhouse Gas Inventory.as follows: Emission Factors: Provided by the BAAQMD, using EMFAC 2007 CO2 Rates CH4 Rates N,0 Rates CO, Rates- (grams/gallon) Fuel Efficiency (miles/gallon) (grams/mile) (grams/mile) (grams/mile) VMT Mix Fuel Usage Area Gas Diesel Gas Diese! Gas Dièsel Gas Diesel Gas Diesel Gas Diesel Gas Diesel County 476 1,426 0.065 0.03 0.07 0.05 95.50% 4.50% 8,628 9,957 89.20% 10.80% 18.1 7 Average 463 1,389 0.063 0.03 0.07 0.05 94.90% 5.10% 8,607 10,091 87.80% 12.20% 18.6 7.3 Marin BAAQMD Measure 3.3.C2: Increase Walking and Biking for Local" Trips Average daily walking and bicycling for utilitarian purposes per adulti inl Marin Estimated annual walking and biking miles traveled in San Anselmo 2005 Increase walking, and biking milés traveled by 50% by. 2020 Estimated reductioni in GHG emissions 0.67 miles 2,152,040 miles 1,076,020 miles 524 metric tons Data! Source Notes and Assumptions: Average daily walking and bicycling data: Federal Highway. Administration, "Interim Report to the U.S. Congress on the Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program SAFETEA-LU Section 1807," November 2007. According to this survey data, 11.8% of utilitarian trips in 2007 werè made by walking and 1.8%! by bicycle, for at total mode: share of 13.6%. Estimated annual walking and biking milesi in San Anselmo assumes same mileage for children, which were not surveyed due to privacy concerns. Measure: 3.3.C3: Increase Public Transit Use Average daily transit miles per adult in Marin Estimated transit miles traveled in San Anselmo 2005 Increase transit miles traveled by 25% by 2020 Estimated reduction in GHG emissions 1.37 miles' 4,400,440 miles 1,100,110 miles. 535 metric tons San Anselmo Climate. Action Plan Appendix - March 2011 A-4 Data Source Notes and Assumptions: Average daily transit data: Federal Highway Administration, "Interim Report to the U.S. Congress ont thel Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program SAFETEA-LU Section 1807," November 2007. According to this survey data, 3.2% of trips in 2007 werer made using public transit. Estimated transit miles traveled in San Anselmo assumes: same mileage for children, which werer not surveyed due to privacy concerns. Measure 3.3.C4: Increase Ridesharing Projected local vehicle milès traveled in San Anselmo, 2020 Ridesharing as ap percentage of vehicle miles traveled, 2007 Increase ridesharing miles traveled by 50% by: 2020 Estimated reduction in GHG emissions 75,234,2941 miles 1.7% 639,492 miles 311 metric tons Data Source Notes and Assumptions: Rideshare data: Federal Highway Administration, "Interim Reportt to the U.S. Congress on the Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program SAFETEA-LU: Section 1807," November: 2007. Measure 3.3.C5: Accelerate Adoption of Electric' Vehicles Projected transportation GHG emissions froml local road VMT, 2020 2% ofé emissions displaced by electric vehicles Electric vehicle VMT, 2020 Electric vehicle electricity use Electric vehicle emissions from electricity use Estimated reduction in GHG emissions 40,777 metric tons 816 metric tons 1,504,686' VMT 376,171 KWh 84 metric tons 731 metric tons Data Source Notes and Assumptions: Assumes electric vehicle energy efficiency of 4 miles per kWh, a generally acceptede estimate. The 2011 Nissan Leaf, for example, is advertised tol have a range of up to 100 miles on full battery charge of 241 kWh, which equates to approximately 41 miles per! kWh. This measure counts transportation emissions reductions San Anselmo could achieve byi increasing the percentage of EVs int the community fleet 2% over State projections. For a discussion oft the electric vehicle market andi forecasts, see. Plugged in 2," Deutsche Bank, November 3, 2009, ep/hwwalwlemoneysomvlertiearCarPlugednpat. This report projects U.S. market shares. in 2020 of 12%. for hybrid electric vehicles, 7%f for plug-in! hybrid electric vehicles, and 4% fore electricv vehicles. Measure 3.3.G1: Replace Town Vehicles with Hybrid or Electric Vehicles GHG 6.25 4.84 11.09 New GHG kWh Use Fuel Cost GHG Vehicle Community services patrol car 2001 Ford Taurus TOTAL Annual VMT Emissions Replacement Emissions forEV Savings Reduction 11,900 9,214 21,114 Electric' Vehicle Electric' Vehicle 0.51 0.66 1.17 2,975 2,304 5,279 $1,942 $1,504 $3,445. 5.59 4.33 9.92 Data Source Notes and Assumptions: VMT data extrapolated from Town of San Anselmo 2005 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory background datà reports. The community services patrol car wasa a full-size vehiclei in 2005 and was replaced with al hybrid vehicle. Assumes electric vehicle energy efficiency of4 41 miles per kWh. Fuel cost savings assume an average price per gallon for gasoline of $3.50 and a per kWh cost of $0.1708. San Anselmo. Climate. Action Plan Appendix - March 2011 A-5 Measure 3.3.G2: Town Employees Commute by Alternative Means of Transportation Employee commute GHG, year 2005 195 metric tons 19.5 metric tons 10% reduction Measure 3.3.G3: Replaçe Police Vehicles with More Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Police vehiclét fuel, year 2005 Police vehicle GHG emissions, year 2005 Projected fuel reduction, year 2020 Projected fuel savings, year 2020 Projected GHG emissions reduction, 2020 9,852 gallons 87.91 metric tons 2,956 gallons $10,345 26.0. metric tons Data Source Notes and Assumptions: Assumes fuel-efficient police vehicles willl be available, such as. vehicles currently in development by Carbon Motors. As advertised, thesel have an ultral low-sulfur, "clean" diesel engine and fuel system that willi improve fuel efficiency by upt to 40%. The Carbon Motors vehicle willl have a combined city/highway fuel economy of 28-30 mpg. This estimate assumes a 30% improvement over 2005 patrol fleet fuel economy. Projected fuel savings assumes an average fuel cost of $3.50 per gallon. 3.4 Green Building, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Measure 3.4.C1: Improve Energy Efficiency in 20% of Existing Residential Buildings Number of occupied households in 2005 Electriçity use in residential sectori in 2005 GHG emissions from residential sectori in 2005 Expected energy efficiency achieved Potential energy efficiency upgrade penetration Number of housing units improved Estimated reduction in electricity use Estimated GHG reduction in electricity use Total estimated GHG reduction 5,290 32,537,708kWh 23,850 metric tons 20% 20% 1,058 1,301,508 kWh 305 metric tons 9541 metric tons 7,396 metriç tons 17,860,418 KWh 20% 20% 714,417kWh 1761 metric tons 296 metric tons Measure 3.4.C2: Improve Energy Efficiencyi in 20% Existing Commercial Buildings GHG emissions from commercial sectori in 2005 Electricity use in commercial sector in 2005 Expected energy efficiency achieved Potential energy efficiency upgrade penetration Estimated reduction in electricity use Estimated GHG reduction in electricity use Total estimated GHG reduction Construction Measure: 3.4.C3: Reduce Energy Usei in New and Substantially Remodeled Residential Projected number of new! homes and substantial remodels, 2005-2020 Average residential electricity use per household, 2005 Average natural gas use per household 150 6,151kWh 573.81 therms' 92,262kWh 8,608 therms Reduction in electricity use duet to CA: 2008 Building Efficiency Standards 2010-2020 Reduction in natural gas use due to CA: 2008 Building Efficiency Standards 2010-2020 San Anselmo Climate Action Plan Appendix - March 2011 A-6 Reduction in electricity use from Green Building Ordinance 2010- 2020 Reduction in natural gas use from Green Building Ordinance 2010-2020 18,452 kWh 8,608 therms 110,7141 kWh 116 metrict tons Estimated" total reduction ine electricity use Estimated GHGI reduction Data Source Notes and Assumptions: Assumes 50 new residential buildings and 100 substantial remodels between 2005-2010. According to the CEC, the 2008 Building Efficiency Standards, which took effect on January: 1, 2010, require, on average, a 15% increase in energy efficiency savings compared with the 2005 Building Efficiency Standards. California Energy Commission, 2009 Integrated Energy Policy Report, Final Commission Report, December 2009, CEC- 100-2009-003-CME, p.5. San Anselmo's green building ordinance, adopted in 2010, requires an additional reduction from existing Title: 24 Part 6 energy budget requirements for new single and two-family residential construction as follows: 500-3,999 sq. ft., 15%; 4,000- -5,499: sq. ft., 20%; 5,500 -6,999 sq. ft., 30%; over 7,000 sq. ft., netz zero energy. Ther requirement fori new multi-family buildingsi is 15%1 below Title 24 energy budget requirements. This analysis assumes an average 15% across allr residential building types. Every 1% increase over Title 24 requirementsis assumed to result in a 0.2% decrease in electricity use and a 1% decrease in natural gas use.. Measure 3.4.C4: Reduce Energy Usei in New Commercial Construction Projected increase in GHG emissions in commercial sector 2005-2020 Projected increase in electricity use in commercial sector 2005-2020 Projected increase. in natural gas use in commercial sector 2005-2020 Reduction in electricity use duet to CA: 2008 Building Efficiency Standards 2010-2020 Reduction in natural gas use duet to CA 2008 Building Efficiency Standards 2010-2020 Reduction ine electricity use from Marin Green BERST Standards 2010- 2020 Reduction in natural gas use from Marin Green BERST Standards 2010- 2020 1041 metric tons 250,547kWh 7,873 therms 25,055k kWh 787 therms 3,341 kWh 525 therms 28,395 kWh 13 metric tons Estimated total reductioni in electricity use Estimated GHGI reduction Data Source Notes and Assumptions: According to the CEC, the 2008 Building Efficiency Standards, which took effect on. January 1, 2010, require, on average, a 15 percent increase in energy efficiency savings comparèd with the 2005 Building Efficiency Standards. California Energy Commission, 2009 Integrated Energy Policy Report, Final Commission Report, December 2009, CEC-1002009-0032-CME, p.5.S San Anselmo's green building ordinance, adopted in 2010, requires an additional 15%r reduction from existing Title 24 Part 66 energy budget requirements for new commercial construction over 5,000 sq. ft. This analysis assumes an average 10% reduction across all commercial building sizes. Every 1% increase over Title 24 requirements is assumed to result in a 0.2% decrease in electricity use and a 1% decrease in Measure 3.4.C5: Install Solar Energy Systems in 20% of Existing Residential Buildings natural gas use. Annual electricity usei ini residential sector in 2005 GHG emissions from residential electricity use in: 2005 Number of households in: 2005 Average annual residential energy use % potential solar energy of total electricity use Potential solar system penetration Potential number of homes Estimated electricity. saved Estimated GHG reduction 32,537,708 KWh 7,614 metric tons 5,290 6,151 kWh 85% 20% 1,058 5,531,410 kWh 1,294 metric tons San Anselmo Climate Action Plan Appendix - March 2011 A-7 Data Source Notes and Assumptions: Number of San Anselmo households in 2005 is based on estimates provided by the Association of Bay Arèa Governments (ABAG) Projections 2009. As of 12/29/10, San Anselmo had: 140 small (under 10Kw) installed solar energy systems and at total capacity of5 5291 kW or approximately: 3.8 kW per system, ther majority of which are residential systems (Marin Energy Management Team and California Solar Initiative data). This number represents. approximately 2.6% of the existing 5,310 housing units in San Anselmo. Solar installation in San Anselmo has occurred ata a much greater raté than California (0.4%) and Marin County (1.1%). Annual electricity use in commercial sectori in 2005 GHG emissions from commercial electricity use in 2005 % potential solar energy of total electricity use Potential solar system penetration Estimated electricity saved Estimated GHG reduction Measure 3.4.C6: Install Solar Energy Systems in 15% of Existing Commercial Buildings 17,860,418 KWh 4,394 metric tons 85% 15% 2,277,203KWh 560 metric tons Measure 3.4.C7:1 10% of Ratepayers Purchase Marin Clean Energy Deep Green Electricity Projected electricity. use in 2020 Less direct access electricity Electriçity use reduced by other measures Electricity use added back fore electric vehicles Remaininge electricity use Projected Deep Green Electricity Usei in 2020 Projected Deep Green kWh in 2020 GHG emissions reductions 50,648,673 kWh 2,446,231 kWh 11,489,484 KWh 376,171 kWh 37,089,1291 kWh 10% 3,708,913KWh 829 metric tons Data Source Notes and Assumptions: Assumes 10% of PG&E ratepayers will purchase deep. green, 100% renewable energy in 2020. As of December 2010, Marin Energy Authority had enrolled approximately- 4% ofi its Phasel Icustomer prospects throughout Marini int the deep green option. Measure 3.4.C8: 70% of Ratepayers Purchase Marin Clean Energy Light Green Electricity Projected electricity. use in 2020 Less direct access electricity Electricity use reduced by other measures Electricity use added back for electric vehicles Remaining electricity. use Projected. Light Green Electricity Use in 2020 Projected Light Green kWhi in 2020 GHG emissions reduction 50,648,673 kWh 2,446,231 KWh 11,489,484 kWh 376,171 KWh 37,089,129 kWh 70% 25,962,390 kWh 5,224 metric tons Data Source Notes and Assumptions: Assumes 70% of PG&E ratepayers will purchase light green energy in 2020, andl light green willl be 90% greenhouse gas-free by 2020, as per Marin Energy Authority's projections. As of December 2010, Marin Energy Authority hade enrolled approximately 76% ofi its Phasel customer prospects throughout Marin int thel light green option. San Anselmo Climate Action Plan Appendix - March 2011 A-8 Measure 3.4.G1: Install Energy Efficiency Upgrades in Town Buildings Reduction Natural 0 0 0 0 110 709 3,539 4,358 Reduction in in Annual. Annual Electricity Use Gas Use (KWh) 9,821 24,472 342 241 0 0 0 34,876 Annual Reductioni in Energy Cost $1,542 $3,842 $46 $38 $132 $619 $6,219 GHG emissions 2.20 5.47 0.08 0.05 0.58 3.76 18.78 30.92 Estimated $5,185 $19,560 $135 $1,075 $450 Completed Completed $77,000 $103,405 Energy-Efficiencyl Project Install energy-efficient lighting at Town! Hall Installe energy-efficient lighting at Isabel Cook Community Center Install energy-efficient! lighting at Corporation Yard Replace hot-water circulating pump motor atl Isabel Cook Community Center Modify radiator atl Isabel Cook Community Center Replacel hotv water boiler atl Isabel Cook Community Center Replacel HVAC system at7 Townh Hall (therms) Project Cost Savings (metric tons) TOTAL Data! Source Notes and Assumptions: Proposed energy-efficiency, projects, estimated project, and estimated energy savings based on Energy Management Study for the Town of San Anselmo prepared by the Marin Energy Management Team on. June 6, 2007, and August 14, 2008, Measure 3.4.G2: Install Solar Energy System at Town Hall System Annual Size KW kWh AC Produced 11 18,557 Annual Reduction in Cost GHG Emissions Savings (metric tons) $3,170 Facility Town! Hall Project Cost $102,000 4.2- Data! Source Notes and Assumptions: PV system data provided by Dana Armanino, County of Marin, andf from an application for Renewable. Clean Energy Renewable Bonds dated. July 13, 2007. Annuale electricity cost savings are based on ana average of summer and winter rates of. 17082 per kWhi from PG&E'sA-1 Electric Rate Schedule, effective January1, 2011. Measure 3.4.G3: Install Solar Energy System at Corporation Vard System Annual Size KW kWh AC 4 Annual Reductioni in Cost GHG Emissions Savings (metric tons) $1,153 1.5 Facility Corporation. Yard Produced 6,748 Project Cost $37,000 Data Source Notes and Assumptions: PVS system data provided. by Dana Armanino, County of Marin, andf from an application for Renewable Clean Energy Renewable Bonds datedJ July 13, 2007. Annuale electricity cost savings are based on ana average ofs summer and winter rates of. .17082 perk kWh from PG&E'sA-1 Electric Rate Schedule, effective. January: 1, 2011. San Anselmo Climate Action Plan Appendix - March 2011 A-9 Measure 3.4.G4: Install Solar Energy System at Isabel Cook Community Center Annual kWh Producéd Project Cost 109,655 Reduction in (metric tons) 24.5 System Size KWAC 65 Annual Cost GHGE Emissions Savings $18,731 Facility Isabel Cook Community Center $601,000 Data Source Notes and Assumptions: PV system data provided by Dana Armanino, County of Marin, andi froma an applicationi for Renewable Clean Energy Renewable Bonds datedJ July 13, 2007. Annuale electricity cost savings are based on ana average of summer and winter. rates of. .17082 per kWh from PG&E'sA-1 Electric Rate Schedule, effective. January1,2011. San Anselmo Climate Action. Plan Appendix = March 2011 A-10 2 A 0 8.4 3 e Measure 3.4.G7: Purchase Marin Clean Energy Deep Green Electricity for Government Facilities Projected electricity usei in 2020 Electricity use reduced by other measures Electricity use added back for electric vehicles Deep Green electricity purchase Annual Deep Green electricity cost GHG emissions reduction 720,7261 KWh 338,527 kWh 5,279! kWh 387,477 kWh $3,875 86.6 metric tons Data Source Notes and Assumptions: Assumes 2010 deep green electricity cost of $0.01 per kWh. 3.5 Green Purchasing Measure 3.5.G1: Upgrade to Energy Star-Rated Office Equipment Estimated Saving Per Unit. (KWh) 18. 49 12 Reduction in GHG Emissions 0.10' 0.20 0.03 0.32 Equipment Monitor Computer CPU Imaging Equipment TOTAL Quantity Annual Energy Annual Energy Savings (KWh) 450. 882 120 1,452 Annual Energy (metric tons) Cost Savings $77 $151 $20 $248 25 18 10 53 Data Source Notes and Assumptions: Estimated energy savings based upon energy savings calculators developed byt the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy and available at www.energystargov. For estimating purposes, computers andr monitors were assumed to have sleep settings activated and to be turned offa at night. Annual électricity cost savings are based on; an average of summer and winter rates of. .17082 per kWhi from PG&E'sA A-1 Electric Rate Schedule, effective. January 1, 2011. Measure 3.5.G2: Switch to 30% Recycled Paper Paper purchased pery year Paper weight Paper cost @ $36 per case 30% recycled paper cost @ $43 per case Additional cost GHG emissions reduction GHG emissions reduction 744 reams 3,720 pounds $2,678 $3,199 $521 1,373 pounds 0.6 metric tons Data Source Notes and Assumptions: GHG emissions reduction estimates were made using the Environmental Defense Fund Paper Calculator at wadlogpperabuiaol, San Anselmo Climate Action Plan Appendix - March 2011 A-13 3.6 Waste Reduction, Recycling and Zero Waste Measure 3.6.C1: Divert All Food Waste from Landfill Projected waste in: 2020 Projected food waste in 2020 GHG emissions reduced Data Source Notes and Assumptions: 12,3561 tons 1,4681 tons 3951 metric tons Estimated food wastel based on the CIWMB: 2004 Statewide Waste Characterization Study. This state average waste characterizationa accounts for residential, commercial and self-haul waste. htp/www.dwmb.asoyPablatonylEautasp/uDG-1097 Methane Emissions (metric tons/ /shortt ton ofwaste) 1.940 1.098 0.622 0.549 0.000 CACP' Paper Products Food Waste Plant Debris Wood/Textiles All Other Waste CIWMB All paper types Food %ofTotal. 21 14.6 6.9 19.8 37.7 Leaves and Grass, Prunings and Trimmings, Branches and Stumps, Agricultural Crop Residues, and Manures Textiles, Remainder/Composite Organics, Lumber, and Bulky Items The other category includes alli inorganic material types reported: Glass, Metal, Electronics, Plastics, Non-organic C&D, and Specia/Hazardous Waste. The 75% methane recovery factor is derived from thel Local Government Operations Protocol, Chapter 9. Ther methane emission factors used in ICLEI's CACP Software were derived from the EPA WARM model., For quantification of emissions, only methane generation (or gross San Anselmo emissions)! is takeni into account. These emissions are estimated to take place over an extensive (upt to 100 year) cycle, as anaerobically degradable organic carbon decomposes in al landfill. Morei information ont the WARMI Model is'a available at: htpllepagov/elmateclhansewcdhaselste/alwulator/War home.htm! Measure 3.6.C2: Reduce All Other Solid Waste Disposal to Landfills by 25% Projected waste in 2020 Foody waste diverted Remaining landfilled waste in 2020 GHG emissions from remaining waste 25% reduction in remaining waste Projected waste in 2020 GHG emissions from wastei in 2020 25% reductioni in GHG emissions 12,356 tons 1,4681 tons 10,888 tons 1,773r metric tons 443 metric tons Measure 3.6.G1: Reduce Solid Waste Disposal to Landfill by 25% 165.8t tons 42.0 metric tons 10.5 metric tons San Anselmo Climate Action Plan Appendix - March 2011 A-14 Data Source Notes and Assumptions: Waste Characterization based on California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB), derived specifically for the "Public. Administration" sector, using the Business Waste Characterization portion oft the CIWMB 1999 Statewide Waste Characterization Study: ttp:/www.dwmb..gov/Wastechar/B2GrpCp.asp Percent of Total 39.4 9.8 17 6.7 CACP Paper Products Food Waste CIWMB All paper types Food Leaves and Grass, Prunings and Remainder/Composite Organic Textiles (Under "Other Organic"), Lumber (Under Construction and Demolition"), Remainder/Composite Construction and Demolition The other categoryi includes all inorganic material types reported: Non-organic C&D, and Special/Hazardous Waste. Plant Debris Trimmings, Branches and Stumps, Wood/Textiles All Other Glass, Metal, Electronics, Plastics, 27.1 Waste 3.7. Water and Wastewater Measure 3.7.C1: Reducé Water Usei in Community by: 15% Per capita water use per day, FYO 05/06 Water use in 2005 Projected water use in 2020 Indoor, hot water use 15% reductioni in hot water use Reduction in natural gas use Reduction in electricity use Estimated reduction in GHG emissions 139 gallons 634,187,500 gallons 634,187,500 gallons 127,471,688 gallons 19,120,753 gallons 108,682 therms 1,525,836KWh 922 metric tons Data Source Notes and Assumptions: Per capita water use in Marin. Municipal Water District FY 2005/2006 was 139 gallons per day, MMWD Report on' Water Production and Related Statistics, June 30, 2008, p.12. Indoor water use assumed to be 67% oft total water use (Dan Carney, MMWD) and hot water use 30% ofi indoor water use (EBMUD Indoor Water Conservation Study (p. 31), 2003; see t/aeimudcmatout emudpuigtonyfecnal reports/residential indoor wc study.pdf) Analysis assumes 0.0098 therms to heat one gallon of water, 0.19 kWh to heat one gallon of water, and 58% of hot water heaters use natural gas (ICLEI CAPPA Beta). 3.8 State Actions Measure! 3.8.C1:PG&E. Achieves 33% Renewable Portfolio Standard by 2020 San Anselmo Climate Action Plan Appendix = March 2011 Projected community electricity use in 2020 50,648,673 KWh A-15 Less direct access electricity Electricity use reduced from other measures. Electricity. use added back for electric vehicles Remaining electricity. usage GHG emissions with 2005 PG&E emission factor GHG emissions with projected 2020 PG&E emissions factor Estimated reduction in: GHG emissions 2,446,231 KWh 41,160,7881 kWh 376,171. KWh 7,417,826 kWh 1,658 metric tons 867 metric tons 791 metric tons Data Source Notes and Assumptions: Projected 2020 PG&E CO2e emission factor of 0.25763 is based on PG&E's 2005 electric power mix as follows: 12%1 from renewable sources;" 20%1 from largel hydro; 24% from nuclear; 42% from natural gas; 1%1 from coal; and 1%1 from other GHG-emitting sources. Analysis assumes additional 21% renewable energy. will. displace GHG-emitting sources in the electric power mix. Many variables will affect the actual 2020 emissioni factor, including the availability of large hydro and nuclear electricitys sources, and the GHGI reduction potential calculated here assumes conditions willl be similar to: 2005. Measure 3.8.C2:. AB 1493 Pavley Standards 2020 CA1 transportation emissions MMTCO2e Expected reduction in emissions MMTCO2e under phase one Community transportation emissions, projected 2020 GHG emissions reduced by other measures. Remaining GHG emissions Estimated reduction in GHG emissions 225,4r metric tons 16.4 metric tons 7.28% 40,777 metric tons 2,166 metric tons 38,611 metric tons 2,809 metric tons %1 reduction Data Source Notes and Assumptions: California Air Resources Board, "Climate Change Scoping Plan: A Framework for Change," December 2008, p. 13. California Air Resources Board, Comparison of: Greenhouse Gas Reductions fort the United States and Canada under U.S. CAFE standards and California htp./ww.enegycagow2obpabiasonARB40OAOOBOZARBN000200-012PDF: Air Resources Board Greenhouse Gas Regulations," 'Feb. 25, 2008, p. 13, Measure 3.8.C3: Low Carbon Fuel Standard 2020 CA transportation emissions MMTCO2e Expected reduction ine emissions MMTCO2e Community transportation GHG emissions, projected 2020 GHG emissions reduced by other measures Remaining GHG emissions Estimated GHG emissions reduction 225.4 metric tons 15 metric tons 6.65% 40;777 metric tons 2,166 metric tons 38,611 metric tons 2,570 metric tons %1 réduction Data Source Notes and Assumptions: California Air Resources Board, "Climate Change Scoping Plan: A Framework for Change," December 2008, pp. 13 ànd 17. Measure 3.8.G2:. AB 1493 Pavley Standards California transportation emissions, year 2020 Expected reduction in emissions under phase one Local government transportation emissions, year 2020 GHG emissions reduced by other measures Remaining GHG emissions Estimated reduction in GHG emissions 225.41 MMTCO2e 16.4) MMTCO2e 7.28% 342.0 metrict tons 55.5 metric tons 286.5 metrict tons 20.8 metric tons %r reduction San Anselmo Climate. Action Plan Appendix - March 2011 A-16 Measure 3.8.G3: Low Carbon Fuel Standard California transportation emissions, year 2020 Expeçted reduction in emissions %reduction Local government transportation emissions, year 2020 GHG emissions reduced. by other measures Remaining GHG emissions Estimated reduction in GHG emissions 225.41 MMTCO2e 15 MMTCO2e 6.65% 342.0 metric tons 55.5 metrict tons 286.5 metrict tons 19.1 metrict tons San Anselmo Climate Action Plan Appendix - March 2011 A-17. APPENDIX B Summary of Recommended Actions Recommended Community Actions GHGI Reductions (metrictons) 2 812 64 524 535 311 731 954 296 116 13 1,294 560 829 5,224 395. 443 922 Measure 3.2.C1 Increase Trees and Vegetations for a Net Gain of 50 Trees 3.2.C2 Offset Emissions from Residential Natural Gas Use 3.3.C1 Encourage Transit-oriented Development and Workforce Housing 3.3.C2 Increase Walking and Biking for Local Trips 3.3.C3 Increase Public Transit Use 3.3.C4 Increase Ridesharing 3.3.C5 Accelerate Adoption of Electric Vehicles: 3.4.C1 Improve Energy Efficiency in 20% of Existing Residential Buildings 3.4.C2 Improve Energy Efficiency in 20% of Existing Commercial Buildings Reduce Energy! Usei in New and Substantially Remodeled Residential 3.4.C3 Buildings 3.4.C4 Reduce Energy Use in New Commercial Buildings 3.4.C5 Install Solar Energy. Systems in 20% of Existing Residential Buildings 3.4.C6 Install Solar Energy Systems in 15% of Existing Commercial Buildings 3.4.C7 10% of Ratepayers Purchase Marin Clean Energy Deep Green Electricity. 3.4.C8 70% of Ratepayers Purchase Marin Clean Energy Light Green Electricity 3.6.C1 Divert All Food Waste from Landfill 3.6.C2 Reduce All Other Solid Waste Disposal to. Landfills by 25% 3.7.C1 Reduce Hot' Water Usei in Community by 15% San Anselmo Climate. Action Plan Appendix = March 2011 A-18 Recommended Government Operations Actions Cost to Implement $10,000 $687 per. year $1,457 per year As replaced Variable As replaced $103,405 $102,000 $37,000 $601,000 $301,931 As replaced $3,875 per year As replaced $77 n/a Annual GHG Reductions Measure 3.2.G1 savings n/a n/a n/a $3,445 n/a $10,345 $6,219 $3,170 $1,153 $18,731 $17,949 $154 n/a $248 n/a n/a (metric tons) 1.9 62.0 111.0 9.9 19.5 26.0 30.9 4.2 1.5 24.5 37.1 0.3 86.6 0.3 0.6 10.5 Increase Public Trees and Vegetation fora 3.2.G2' Offset Emissions from Natural Gas Use 3.2.G3 Offset Emissions from. Town Vehicles Replace Town Vehicles with Electric Encourage Town Employees to Commute by Alternative Means of Transportation Replace Police! Vehicles with More Fuel- Efficient Vehicles Install Energy Efficiency Upgrades in Town Buildings 3.4.G2 Install Solar Energy System for Town Hall Net Gain of 50 Trees 3.3.G1 3.3.G2 3.3.G3 3.4.G1. Vehicles Install Solar Energy System for Corporation Yard Install Solar Energy System for Isabel Cook Community Center Upgrade Street Lighting to Energy-efficient Technologies (LED) Upgrade Traffic Signals to Energy- efficient Technologies (LED) Purchase Marin Clean Energy Deep Green Electricity for Government Facilities Upgrade to Energy Star-Rated Office Reduce Solid Waste Disposal to Landfill by 3.4.G3 3.4.G4 3.4.G5 3.4.G6 3.4.G7 3.5.G1 3.6.G1 Equipment 25% 3.5.G2 Purchase 30% Recycled Paper San Anselmo Climate. Action Plan Appendix - March 2011 A-19.