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Greenhouse Gas Inventory for the City of Raleigh’s Government Operations

Greenhouse Gas Inventory for the City of Raleigh’s Government Operations. Cindy Holmes, City of Raleigh Harrison Rue, ICF International National Air Quality Conferences March 15, 2010. Overview. GHG inventory to assess emissions from municipal operations

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Greenhouse Gas Inventory for the City of Raleigh’s Government Operations

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  1. Greenhouse Gas Inventory for the City of Raleigh’s Government Operations Cindy Holmes, City of Raleigh Harrison Rue, ICF International National Air Quality Conferences March 15, 2010

  2. Overview • GHG inventory to assess emissions from municipal operations • Form a better understanding of the City’s emission sources • Foundation for a coordinated action plan to reduce GHG emissions and energy consumption

  3. City of Raleigh Background • Capital of North Carolina and conference host city • Population of about 390,000, with a municipal workforce of nearly 4,000 • Created the Sustainable Raleigh Program in 2008 to help achieve the City’s goals of economic strength, environmental stewardship, and social equity

  4. City Council Mission Statement • We are a 21st Century City of Innovation focusing on environmental, cultural and economic sustainability. • We conserve and protect our environmental resources through best practices and cutting edge conservation and stewardship, land use, infrastructure and building technologies. • We welcome growth and diversity through policies and programs that will protect, preserve and enhance Raleigh's existing neighborhoods, natural amenities, rich history, and cultural and human resources for future generations.

  5. Mission Statement continued • We lead to develop an improved neighborhood quality of life and standard of living for all our citizens. • We work with our universities, colleges, citizens and regional partners to promote emerging technologies, create new job opportunities and cultivate local businesses and entrepreneurs. • We recruit and train a 21st Century staff with the knowledge and skill sets to carry out this mission, through transparent civic engagement and providing the very best customer service to our current citizens in the most efficient and cost-effective manner. • Adopted: June 3, 2008

  6. Council Goals and Policies • 20% Reduction in Fossil Fuel Consumption • Energy Efficient Buildings – LEED standards • Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Strategy

  7. Staff Leadership Team • Fred Battle, Solid Waste Services • Ken Best, Public Utilities - Water • Billy Jackson, Parks & Recreation – Facilities • Mike Kennon, Public Works- Transportation • T.J. Lynch, Public Utilities – Wastewater • Audrey Robinson, Information Technology – Communications • Paula Thomas, Office of Sustainability • Suzanne Walker, Parks & Recreation - Facilities

  8. Inventory Process • Established staff leadership team June 2009 to select consultant • Official Project Kickoff with department heads in October • Regular meetings with team throughout the project • Selected FY2007 as baseline year • Most data collected November-January • Followed The Climate Registry’s Local Government Operations Protocol • Currently finalizing calculations and results

  9. Categories Included • Scope 1: Direct Emissions • Facilities: Natural gas & other fuels • Vehicle & Equipment Fleet • Solid Waste Facilities • Wastewater & Water Treatment Facilities • Refrigeration & Air Conditioning • Scope 2: Indirect Emissions • Facilities & Lighting: Electricity

  10. Data Sources • Utility bills • Street lighting inventory • Fleet management database • Operational data from landfill, compost, wastewater and water facilities • Equipment inventories • Field visits

  11. Findings • Inventory has not yet been finalized • Emissions in FY2007 were roughly 165,000 Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent (MTCO2e) • For comparison, net NC emissions in 2005 were about 169,000,000 MTCO2e* • Electricity use, landfill methane, & vehicle fleets account for majority of emissions • City activities with greatest emissions: Solid Waste Services, Public Utilities, & Lighting *http://www.ncclimatechange.us/ewebeditpro/items/O120F13620.pdf

  12. Emissions By Source

  13. Emissions By City Activity

  14. Next Steps • Finalize inventory report (March) • Exec summary/brochure • Meet with Raleigh Team to review • Initiate public outreach campaign • Communications & marketing materials • Press releases, staff training • Climate Change Strategic Planning • Outline potential next steps for City

  15. Questions? • Cindy Holmes, City of Raleigh • Cindy.Holmes@ci.raleigh.nc.us • Harrison Rue, ICF International • HRue@icfi.com

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