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Proposals for Phase III Environmental Program: Key Options and Evaluation Criteria

This document outlines the proposals submitted to the RIGHG Stakeholder Committee for Phase III of the environmental program, emphasizing budgetary details and a comprehensive approach to evaluating options. It details a $30,000 carry-over from Phase II and lists selected options for action, including Renewable Portfolio Standards, Energy Efficiency Tax Credits, and Transportation Infrastructure Planning. The evaluation criteria prioritize impactful, innovative, and achievable initiatives that engage citizens, businesses, and government to support sustainable development and environmental responsibility.

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Proposals for Phase III Environmental Program: Key Options and Evaluation Criteria

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  1. Phase III Program Proposals Submitted to the RIGHG Stakeholder Committee March 21, 2003

  2. Budget • Phase II Carry-over: $30,000 • Other Options: • RI Foundation • Office of Air Resources/RI-DEM • Energy Office • Other ???

  3. Phase I Option Evaluation Criteria • Options that have the most bang for the buck • Options that together cover each substantive area (e.g., transportation, solid waste, etc.) • Innovative programs should get more attention • More easily achievable options (“low hanging fruit”) might create momentum • Options that create a good mix of program styles (such as regulatory and voluntary) • Options which need action now, such as items up in the legislature • Options that need to start soon so that they’re ready at key times in the future • Options that can piggyback on regional efforts • Options that together provide opportunities to participate across all citizens, business, and government

  4. Options Selected in P(I) for action in Phase 2 • Renewable Portfolio Standards (ESW, #26) • Local Fuel Economy Improvements (Feebate) Initiative (TLU, #18) • Commercial/Industrial Fossil Fuel Retrofit Initiative (BF, #1) • Tax Credits For Energy Efficiency (BF, #7) • Transit Oriented Development/Enhancing Transit Options & Operations Initiative • Transportation Infrastructure Planning (TLU, #52) ·        Commuter rail/light rail and its potential electrification ·        Advanced bus rapid transit ·        Barging ·        Carbon impacts of shifting transportation resources… • Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructures Initiative (TLU, #20) • Energy Efficiency Targeting Initiative (Industrial) (BF, #3) • Resource Management (RM) Contracting Initiative (ESW, #27) • Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) Initiative (ESW, #28) Key: TLU = Transportation and Land Use, ESW = Energy and Solid Waste, BF = Buildings and Facilities; # refers to program number in Plan

  5. #13 #29 NA #28 #28 #27 #23 #48 #2 4/8 Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) Commercial/Industrial CHP State Renewables Purchases Urban/Suburban Forestry Program Energy Efficient Buildings Environment’ly Preferable Purchases Upgrade/Extend App. Efficiency Stds Clean Fuels/Energy Efficient Fleets Resource Mgmt Contracting Compact Residential Appliances Program Options Carbon Saved Residential AppliancePrograms 180 Waste Management 125 Government Action Package 8 Land Use <120 Combined Heat & Power 50

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