environmental goals and policies status report

8/9/2019 Environmental Goals and Policies Status Report

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April 15, 2010

MEMO TO: J. Russell Allen, City Manager

FROM: Paula Thomas, Sustainability Manager

THRU: Julian Prosser, Assistant City Manager

SUBJECT: CouncilEnvironmental Goals and Policies Status Report

BACKGROUND:In 2007-2008, City Council took action to adopt three (3) recommendations submitted to them by

the Environmental Advisory Board. Included in the EAB recommendations was the languageMake reduction in fossil fuel usage and greenhouse gas emissions, together with energyconservation, priorities of City government on par with stewardship of fiscal resources and

delivery of government services.The three specific actions taken were:

Established a goal of 20 % reduction in fossil fuel consumption by the city fleet from2006 levels within 5 years. (Council Action date April 17, 2007).

Established Energy Efficient Buildings Standards LEED Silver Certification for all newCity construction and additions encompassing 10,000 gross square feet or more. (Council

Action date May 20, 2008).

Endorsed the U.S Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, committing to develop aGreenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions Strategy for the City. (Council Action date

August 7, 2007).Significant progress has been and continues to be made toward implementation of these goals and

policies. It is important to recognize that each of these three goals cannot be realized without the

collaboration and commitment of all city departments and employees working together. The City

staff has achieved an extraordinary level of inter-departmental cooperation and has exhibited strongleadership regarding these challenges, using creativity, expertise and dedicated work.

(See ATTACHMENT A for specific Council Actions text)

CURRENT EFFORTS:

Although these 3 goals are fundamental to the City advancing its environmental sustainabilty

objectives, they represent only a beginning foundation for a more fully comprehensive, integrated

and detailed Energy/Climate Action Plan. Staff is developing a city-wide strategic energy/climateaction plan and detailed implementation strategy for significantly reducing greenhouse gas and

fossil fuel emissions and increasing energy efficiency within the city. This effort focuses oncreating a roadmap for not only implementing discreet projects, but also for developing programs,

capacity and capital to institutionalize these values, goals and processes.

PURPOSE:

The purpose of todays report is to provide Council with status reports on each of the three discreet

initiatives. These 3 efforts will be briefly discussed by lead staff engaged in implementation.

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ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment A Council Actions re: Environmental Goals and Policies

Attachment B - Departmental Fuel Consumption Actions

Attachment C - Growth and Service Increases

Attachment D Energy Data and Reduction Efforts

Attachment E Preliminary Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Data


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ATTACHMENT A

Fossil Fuel Reduction Goal Adopted as a Goal Statement by the CityCouncil on April 17, 2007

Council Assignment #1: Should the City of Raleigh consider having a goal of reducing theCitys use of fossil fuels by 20% during the next five years?

Goal Recommendation: The City of Raleigh should establish a goal of reducing fossil fuelconsumption by 20% from 2006 levels by 2011 (dates TBD).

This assumes that a 20% reduction is made from a baseline year and does not includea growth variable. For example, if the City consumes 100 gallons of fossil fuels in 2006,the goal is to have fossil fuel consumption at 80 gallons by 2011 regardless of growth.

Recommended Initiatives to Accomplish Established Goal:

Establish City-Wide Fossil Fuel Budget

Invest in Fleet Transformation

Changes in Protocol/Policy

Energy Efficient Buildings LEED StandardsCouncil Adopted May 20, 2008

NEW CONSTRUCTION:

1) All new City of Raleigh construction and additions encompassing 10, 000 grosssquare feet or more of building area should achieve a Silver level certification ofthe US Green Building Councils LEED Green Building Rating System for NewConstruction (LEED- NC). A higher equivalent rating (Gold or Platinum) shouldbe sought where practical and as funding is available.

All City of Raleigh construction and additions encompassing less than 10,000 square feet ofbuilding area would not seek LEED Silver level certification but would be designed and builtto be eligible for Silver certification, plus meet requirements for energy and water efficiencyas follows:

i. EnergyAchieve minimum energy efficiency of 30% better than coderequired by ASHRAE (American Society of Heating,Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers) 90.1-2004(ASHRAE 90.1 version required in the 2006 NC BuildingCode).

ii. WaterAchieve a 30% water use reduction as quantified by LEED water

efficiency standards.

2) All City of Raleigh construction and additions encompassing less than 10,000square feet of building area would not seek LEED Silver level certification butwould be designed and built to be eligible for Silver certification, plus meetrequirements for energy and water efficiency as follows:

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Achieve minimum energy efficiency of 30% better than coderequired by ASHRAE (American Society of Heating,Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers) 90.1-2004(ASHRAE 90.1 version required in the 2006 NC BuildingCode).

iv. WaterAchieve a 30% water use reduction as quantified by LEEDwater efficiency standards.

EXISTING BUILDINGS:3) All existing City of Raleigh buildings and facilities should use the US Green

Building Councils LEED Green Building Rating System for Existing Buildings(LEED - EB) as a guide. The application of these standards is intended tomaximize sustainability benefits within existing resources and provide a means ofbenchmarking environmental and financial performance improvements in Citypractices.

Certification of existing buildings under LEED EB should be evaluated fortechnical and economic feasibility and pursued at the highest feasible level ofcertification on a case by case basis as funding and resources are available.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction StrategyCouncil Resolutions August 7, 2007

RESOLUTION NO. (2007) 325

A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THEU.S. MAYORS CLIMATE PROTECTION AGREEMENT

WHEREAS, the U.S. Conference of Mayors has previously adopted strong policy resolutionscalling for cities, communities and the federal government to take actions to reduce globalwarming pollution; and

WHEREAS, the Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the internationalcommunitys most respected assemblage of scientists, has found that climate disruption is areality and that human activities are largely responsible for increasing concentrations of globalwarming pollution; and

WHEREAS, recent, well-documented impacts of climate disruption include average global sealevel increases of four to eight inches during the 20th century; a 40 percent decline in Arctic sea-ice thickness; and nine of the ten hottest years on record occurring in the past decade; and

WHEREAS, climate disruption of the magnitude now predicted by the scientific community willcause extremely costly disruption of human and natural systems throughout the world including:increased risk of floods or droughts; sea-level rises that interact with coastal storms to erodebeaches, inundate land, and damage structures; more frequent and extreme heat waves; morefrequent and greater concentrations of smog; and

WHEREAS, on February 16, 2005, the Kyoto Protocol, an international agreement to addressclimate disruption, went into effect in the 141 countries that have ratified it to date; 38 of thosecountries are now legally required to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on average 5.2 percentbelow 1990 levels by 2012; and


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WHEREAS, the United States of America, with less than five percent of the worlds population, isresponsible for producing approximately 25 percent of the worlds global warming pollutants; and

WHEREAS, the Kyoto Protocol emissions reduction target for the U.S. would have been 7percent below 1990 levels by 2012; and

WHEREAS, many leading US companies that have adopted greenhouse gas reduction programsto demonstrate corporate social responsibility have also publicly expressed preference for the USto adopt precise and mandatory emissions targets and timetables as a means by which to remaincompetitive in the international marketplace, to mitigate financial risk and to promote soundinvestment decisions; and

WHEREAS, state and local governments throughout the United States are adopting emissionreduction targets and programs and that this leadership is bipartisan, coming from Republicanand Democratic governors and mayors alike; and

WHEREAS, many cities throughout the nation, both large and small, are reducing global warmingpollutants through programs that provide economic and quality of life benefits such as reducedenergy bills, green space preservation, air quality improvements, reduced traffic congestion,

improved transportation choices, and economic development and job creation through energyconservation and new energy technologies; and

WHEREAS, mayors from around the nation have signed the U.S. Mayors Climate ProtectionAgreement which, as amended at the 73

rdAnnual U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting, reads:

The U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement

A. We urge the federal government and state governments to enact policies andprograms to meet or beat the target of reducing global warming pollution levels to7 percent below 1990 levels by 2012, including efforts to: reduce the UnitedStates dependence on fossil fuels and accelerate the development of clean,economical energy resources and fuel-efficient technologies such as

conservation, methane recovery for energy generation, waste to energy, windand solar energy, fuel cells, efficient motor vehicles, and biofuels;

B. We urge the U.S. Congress to pass bipartisan greenhouse gas reductionlegislation that includes 1) clear timetables and emissions limits and 2) a flexible,market-based system of tradable allowances among emitting industries; and

C. We will strive to meet or exceed Kyoto Protocol targets for reducing globalwarming pollution by taking actions in our own operations and communities suchas:

1. Inventory global warming emissions in City operations and in thecommunity, set reduction targets and create an action plan.

2. Adopt and enforce land-use policies that reduce sprawl, preserve openspace, and create compact, walkable urban communities;3. Promote transportation options such as bicycle trails, commute trip

reduction programs, incentives for car pooling and public transit;4. Increase the use of clean, alternative energy by, for example, investing in

green tags, advocating for the development of renewable energyresources, recovering landfill methane for energy production, andsupporting the use of waste to energy technology;


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5. Make energy efficiency a priority through building code improvements,retrofitting city facilities with energy efficient lighting and urgingemployees to conserve energy and save money;

6. Purchase only Energy Star equipment and appliances for City use;7. Practice and promote sustainable building practices using the U.S.

Green Building Councils LEED program or a similar system;8. Increase the average fuel efficiency of municipal fleet vehicles; reduce

the number of vehicles; launch an employee education programincluding anti-idling messages; convert diesel vehicles to bio-diesel;

9. Evaluate opportunities to increase pump efficiency in water andwastewater systems; recover wastewater treatment methane for energyproduction;

10. Increase recycling rates in City operations and in the community;11. Maintain healthy urban forests; promote tree planting to increase shading

and to absorb CO2; and12. Help educate the public, schools, other jurisdictions, professional

associations, business and industry about reducing global warmingpollution.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that The U.S. Conference of Mayors endorses the U.S.

Mayors Climate Protection Agreement as amended by the 73 annual U.S. Conference of Mayorsmeeting and urges mayors from around the nation to join this effort.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The U.S. Conference of Mayors will work in conjunction with

ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability and other appropriate organizations to track

progress and implementation of the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement as

amended by the 73rd

annual U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting.

Adopted: August 7, 2007


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ATTACHMENT B

Departmental Fossil Fuel Consumption Actions

Citywide

Participation in teleworking program to reduce carbon emissions from personal vehicles. Whencombined with other City staff participating in program, reduces traffic and associated delays,further minimizing carbon emissions. Program also reduces energy consumption and use ofresources at City-owned facilities while staff works remotely.

Reduced fuel usage by encouraging carpooling, combining events and site visits, andteleconferencing to meetings.

Community Development

Purchase of flex-fuel compact vehicle instead of larger sedan. Preference given to use of thecompact vehicle and smaller pick-up truck whenever possible.

Field and site visits are combined whenever possible to conserve on gas and emissions

Emergency Communications Center

Expansion of the current Automatic Vehicle Location system from Emergency Medical Services toall municipal law enforcement agencies including Raleigh Police will even further reduce the useof fuel by emergency vehicles by assuring that the unit with the least actual travel time isdispatched to all emergencies.

Parks and Recreation

Trucks have become mobile warehouses; efforts are being made to ensure vehicles are stockedwith supplies to prevent several trips to the warehouse.

Warehouse management has expanded to ensure that in the event supplies required to completea job are not stocked on vehicles, one vehicle (most fuel efficient within the fleet) has beenassigned to deliver supplies onsite so staff can receive materials without travel

Division currently practice purchasing vehicles that are more fuel efficient and can accommodateinventory stock

Purchased an electric vehicle that can transport staff and job materials and is licensed to operatethroughout the inner city. (Requested a second electric vehicle in FY11)

Maintenance work zones - Each zone includes an area of expertise in the following trades:electrical, plumbing, HVAC, building, irrigation. Staff has been strategically relocated for fuelefficient deployment to maintenance zones to assist in areas at surrounding facilities.

Cityworks work order system is in place and staff can strategically plan driving routes to performmaintenance in patterns that reduce fuel

Planning

Members of the Department have worked on Project Get Ready, planning for electric vehicleinfrastructure. Coordination was required with multiple city departments, Advanced Energy,Progress Energy, and the Rocky Mountain Institute

Public Utilities Department Completed a Green House Gas Inventory for all wastewater treatment facilities owned by the

City.

Continued utilization of low sulfur diesel (LSD) fuel for plant and river generator operations atE.M. Johnson water treatment plant and expansion of program to any generator over 1000 KWwithin both the water and wastewater treatment divisions. This program significantly decreasedthe emission of particulate by-products and smog forming nitrogen oxides; plans are underway toswitch to Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD), which can reduce emissions by 90 percent.


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ATTACHMENT C

Growth and Service Increases

Fossil Fuel use in the City of RaleighVehicles

The Citys fleet uses gasoline, diesel, biodiesel (B20), off-road diesel, compressed naturalgas (CNG), and ethanol (E85). With approximately 2,000 vehicles and pieces of equipment,the City uses a wide-array of vehicles, including passenger cars, light trucks, heavy-dutyvehicles, motorcycles, agricultural equipment, construction equipment, and utility equipment.Fossil fuel consumption for FY2007 is shown below (DraftGreenhouse Gas Inventory)

Fuel Unit Consumption

Gasoline Gallons 835,346

Diesel Gallons 941,141

Biodiesel (B20) Gallons 386,153

Off-Road Diesel Gallons 68,017

Ethanol (E85) Gallons 1,468

CNG Gasoline gallon equivalent 3,919

( Note: 2009 fuel consumption is discussed in the slide presentation.)

ElectricityElectricity use in facilities, lighting, and water/wastewater pumping and treatment totaledapproximately 165 GWh, corresponding to 85,120 Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent (MTCO2E)in FY 2007. This is equivalent to the total amount of electricity produced by the ShearonHarris Nuclear Plant in seven and a half days.

Context of growth, expansion, and economic downturn

The City has experienced a population growth of 12.76% measured from January 2006 to

January 2010 (Raleigh Dept. of City Planning Growth Management Unit, Population Estimate2010)

o 2006: 347,729o 2007: 359,332o 2008: 374,320o 2009: 385,507o 2010: 392,083

City of Raleigh area, measured in square miles has increased 5.77% between 2006 and2009 (Raleigh Community Profile)

o 2006 City of Raleigh.............................134.34 square mileso 2007 City of Raleigh.............................139.926 square mileso 2008 City of Raleigh.............................140.184 square mileso 2009 City of Raleigh.............................142.092 square miles

Water & Sewer Expansion, measured in number of customers served, has increased 7.94%between 2006 and 2009.

o 2006 Water & Sewer: City of Raleigh..................128,547o 2007 Water & Sewer: City of Raleigh....................131,188o 2008 Water & Sewer: City of Raleigh...................134,139o 2009 Water & Sewer: City of Raleigh...................138,754

The Economic Downturn has played a role in delaying the Fleet Transformation initiative.


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ATTACHMENT D

Energy Reduction Efforts

Eliminate Unnecessary Travelo Reduce the number and frequency of off-site meetings.o Utilize conference calls in lieu of face to face meetings when and where possible.o Carpool to meetings.o Supervisors plan work and routes to eliminate unnecessary trips.o Utilize multiple dispatch locations.o Bulk order and warehouse inventory.o Mail delivery from parks and recreation division offices to the municipal building

limited to once daily.

Use of Gas/Diesel Equipmento Supervisors ride with crew whenever possible.o Consolidate staff into as few vehicles as possible.o Vehicles turned off and locked when not occupied. Vehicles engines may be left

on as necessary to operate emergency flashers, arrow boards and other requiredwarning devices.

Recreation Programmingo Senior Clubs are encouraged to schedule speakers, entertainment or other

activities in the place of local outings and trips using departmental providedvehicles.

o Summer camp programs limit the number of field trips offered during eachsession.

Adopt and enforce land-use policies that reduce sprawl, preserve open space, and createcompact, walkable urban communities.

o Preservation of greenways and other natural open areas.

Promote transportation options such as bicycle trails, commute trip reduction programs,

incentives for car pooling and public transit.o Maintenance and publicity of greenway trails as an alternate transportation

option.o Use park gators (electric golf-cart-style transportation) in place of trucks.

Make energy efficiency a priority through building code improvements, retrofitting cityfacilities with energy efficient lighting and urging employees to conserve energy and savemoney.

o Fixture conversion from metal halide and high pressure sodium to a T5 or T8fixture.

o Conversion of can lights from flood lights or incandescent to compact fluorescentlights.

o Fixtures that have not been upgraded are matched with energy efficiency bulbs.o Motion sensors have been installed in major facilities in bathrooms and break

rooms in Downtown commercial facilities and will be expanded to othercommunity center facilities in the future.

o Motion sensors in conference rooms and hallways will require dimming controls.o Expand Direct Digital Controls (DDC) in downtown facilities and convert from

pneumatic to DDC in the One Exchange Plaza facility.o Add DDC during renovations and life cycle replacements.o Incorporate turning lighting off into the Downtown janitorial contract.o Turn off lights in unoccupied rooms when possible.


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Increase the average fuel efficiency of municipal fleet vehicles; reduce the number ofvehicles; launch and employee education program including anti-idling message; convertdiesel vehicles to bio-diesel.

o Right-size and evaluate vehicle fuel type for replacement/new vehicles duringbudget process.

o Research alternative fuel options.

Increase recycling rates in city operations and in the community.o Partner with Solid Waste Services in establishing public recycling locations in city

parks.o Vegetative debris generated from operation recycled at city yardwaste facility and

reused in the form of compost and mulch.o Logs from trees are sold to milling operations to be recycled; funding generated

to plant more trees under the NeighborWoods Program.o Encourage employees to recycle by placing collection bins in city facilities.

Maintain healthy urban forests; promote tree planting to increase shading and to absorbCO2.

o Urban Forestry staff actively engages in maintaining tree health along publicrights-of-way, in city parks and open spaces and along riparian greenways.

o 5,000 trees planted in residential areas under the Neighborwoods Program.o 7,000 trees planted in parks/public rights-of-way through partnership with Trees

Across Raleigh.o Volunteer groups utilized to plant additional trees in city parks, greenways and

open spaces.o 120 trees replaced throughout downtown and on public rights-of-way annually.

Installed motion activated sensors in the restrooms of the Raleigh Municipal Building toreduce energy cost and consumption.

One Exchange Plaza recycle recognition award as one of the first facilities to recycle inthe Downtown District.

Retrofitted existing lighting fixtures with incandescent fixtures in the Raleigh MunicipalBuilding with increased efficiency lighting.

Installed LED lighting in the plaza area of One Exchange Plaza in conjunction with theMint Restaurant project.

Allocated funding to begin installation of lavatory aerators, low flow and no flow urinals,reduced flow shower heads, and flush valve kits in facilities throughout the parks anddowntown.

Installed LED lighting in the Jamaica Drive greenway tunnel with lighting donated byvendor.

Installed climate control telemetry system in the Police Training Center for increasedenergy efficiency and cost reduction.

Converted traditional irrigation beltline system into drip irrigation system for improvedwater efficiency.

Conduct division wide conference calls daily to reduce fuel consumption. Conferencecalls are used by management for scheduling and work order analysis purposes.

Fuel Conservation: A number of fuel conservation strategies need to be fully examinedand assessed prior to implementation. Some strategies will have a fiscal impact relativeto purchasing alternative vehicles and equipment, landscaping areas that have beentraditionally mowed, etc. Public education related to reduced mowing frequency ornaturalization of some locations will be required. Fuel conservation strategies also


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include the development of remote operation centers in strategic locations in order toreduce travel time to worksites.

Water Conservation: Additional funding may be required to purchase drought tolerantplants and trees to replace those lost due to prolonged drought conditions and torenovate existing landscapes with high water requirements. Conversion of existingirrigation systems to drip systems or certified irrigation system will also require funding,

along with expanded mulching of trees and landscapes with commercially available,quality mulch product.

Extension of the grey water system by Public Utilities and renovation of irrigation systemsto accept this product is also anticipated.

This budget also provides for the replacement of several vehicles, such as an electricutility vehicle for Building Maintenance to be utilized around the downtown complex formaintenance duties, the Molley Trolley, which is used extensively for weddings and otherspecial events throughout the year, and a 15-20 passenger mini-bus that is used to assistthe Recreation Departments Adventure Program.

Increases in utility and operating accounts to accommodate rate increases; additionalhours of operation at community and aquatic centers; new facilities (city and leased); andto accommodate the impact of new programs.

Completion of sustainable energy plan benchmarking Building Maintenance efforts tocreate a program focused on implementing energy initiatives at select city and parks andrecreation facilities.

FY11 Parks and Recreation

Received the Citys first payment in the amount of $1,942 for participating in Progress

Energy Carolinas Energy Efficiency for Business program for energy efficient lightingretrofits.

In July 2009, the Parks Division was the recipient of 3 City funded Sustainability grants:$175,000 to expand the Street Tree Inventory project; $35,000 for the installation ofemissions reduction devices on Parks Maintenance fleet; and $339,000 to design andbuild a new greenhouse at the Marsh Creek Operations Center.

Three (3) additional staff completed the North Carolina State University EnergyManagement Diploma program funded by the North Carolina Energy Office. A total of six(6) City Staff have completed the program with three (3) additional Parks and Recreation,Facility and Operations staff enrolled in the program thru June 2010.

Completed interior lighting upgrades in 28 Park and Recreation Facilities and 6 FireStations utilizing incentive and rebates from the Progress Energy Carolinas Energy

Efficiency for Business program.

Completed upgrades in existing facilities, many as part of lifecycle replacements, toreduce energy consumption while meeting the comfort, health, and safety requirementsof the building occupants, including the following:

o HVAC Replacements - Biltmore Hills, Pullen Arts, and Lions Park

o Chavis Park Improvements to HVAC, storefront, and interior and exterior lighting

o Lead abatement at Method and Pioneer, Halifax, Green Road, and Optimist


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o Renovation of Store Front Facade at Green Road, Roberts, Optimist, Sgt.Courtney T. Johnson, Lions, and Chavis

o Avery C. Upchurch Municipal Complex Paving project, City Seal Replacement,and restroom upgrades

o One Exchange Plaza fire pump upgrade, and chiller replacement utilizing rebatesand incentives from Progress Energy Carolinas Energy Efficiency for Business

programo Roof upgrades at Optimist, Glen Eden, Chavis, Method, Biltmore Hills, Green

Road

o Jaycee Park Little League sport lighting replacement

o 911 vestibule addition at Barwell Road

o 310 West Martin Street building renovations and security upgrades as well asinstallation of backflow preventer, and fire protection sprinkler systemimprovements

o Biltmore Hills gym floor drainage and water proofing improvements

o Fire Alarm completion at Avery C. Upchurch municipal complex, 110 PoliceFacility, and One Exchange Plaza

o Glen Eden interior upgrades and exterior waterproofing

o Sgt. Courtney T. Johnson interior renovations, exterior LED lighting upgrades,security upgrades, and replaced water service

o Jaycee Community Center locker room upgrades

o Tennis Court Timer controls installed at Method and Powell

o Green Road interior restroom renovations

o Lions Park VCT abatement, restroom upgrades, exterior lighting upgrades,storefront replacement, replacement of transformer and upgrades to electricalinfrastructure, and replaced water service

o Elevator Modernizations for One Exchange Plaza completed July 2009 andAvery C. Upchurch Municipal Complex completed June 2010.

o Cooling Tower and Chiller at One Exchange Plaza replaced May 2010.

LEED

Marsh Creek Community Center is designed to LEED silver standards and includes solardomestic hot water and high efficiency heating and air conditioning systems. Low impactlandscaping is planned.

Millbrook Exchange Satellite Senior Center is designed to LEED silver standards andincludes a water collection system for both sanitary water use and irrigation. Energyefficient HVAC systems and solar LED site lighting are included to reduce energyconsumption. Low impact plantings and storm water BMPs are planned.

Whitaker Mill Senior Center is designed to LEED silver standards using local and regionalmaterials. The building design also includes a water recovery cistern system for sanitaryuses; a bio-retention area for storm water management is included along with droughttolerant plants and use of local and regional materials.

ENERGY/EFFICENCY

Sanderford Road Neighborhood Center includes a water recovery cistern system.

The Parks Division has minimized the use of annuals and expanded use of perennials inlandscape plantings within city parks, downtown municipal grounds, and on FayettevilleStreet and City Plaza.


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million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity per year, reducing carbon dioxide emissions byover 1,300 tons annually. This is equivalent to the carbon dioxide emissions from theconsumption of about 140,000 gallons of gasoline. The total yearly output from the solararray equates to the annual usage of about 1,200 average households in ProgressEnergys service area.

Facilitated the development of a 250 Kilowatt Photovoltaic Array at the E.M. JohnsonWater Treatment Plant. The solar array, which will be complete by late December 2009,and will generate about 327,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity per year, reducingcarbon dioxide emissions by over 250 tons annually. This is equivalent to the carbondioxide emissions from the consumption of about 26,900 gallons of gasoline. The totalyearly output from the solar array equates to the annual usage of about 176 averagehouseholds in Progress Energys service area.

Submitted an application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) toproduce electricity via hydro-electric turbines at Falls Lake Dam. A successful hydro-electric project would result in the installation of turbines and generators at Fall Lake Damthat would have 16 Megawatts in potential output and could generate up to 8.7 millionkilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity per year, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 6,653tons annually. This is equivalent to the carbon dioxide emissions from the consumption ofabout 716,471 gallons of gasoline. The total yearly output from a hydro-electric project atFalls Lake would equate to the annual usage of about 6,140 average households inProgress Energys service area.

Completed an energy use benchmark metric study for all wastewater treatment facilitiesowned by the City.

Public Works Department

Coordinating the Citys efforts to provide LED-based street lighting for public streets.Pilot projects in the works include Hillsborough Street and (under construction), streetsaround the convention center (complete), and around the Progress Energy headquarterson Davie Street and on Wilmington Street

Installed the LED lighting fixtures at Municipal and Convention Parking Decks andexpanding the installation of LED lighting fixtures at the other city parking decks

Continue the installation of energy saving LED lighting products in traffic signalinstallations. Currently, 85% of all traffic signals use LED technology, and it is expected tobe 100% by the end of 2011.


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Attachment E

Preliminary Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Data

Local Government Operations Protocol Findings by Scope and

Source

Definition of Scope 1 & 2 Emissions

Emissions that are generated by the Citys equipment or facilities are referred toas direct emissions, while emissions generated by another entity but driven bythe Citys activities are referred to as indirect emissions (such as electricitygenerated by a utility but consumed by the City of Raleigh). Direct emissions areincluded in Scope 1 and indirect emissions are included in Scope 2. Specifically,indirect GHG emissions (off-site emissions not directly generated by the City)associated with electricity use are included in Scope 2, whereas direct emissions

associated with on-site natural gas and fuel oil use are included in Scope 1.

Preliminary Results by Source

The estimates from each inventory source are aggregated in the Table below.Indirect emissions from electricity accounted for over half of the Citys emissions,while emissions from solid waste facilities was the second largest source withover 30 percent of the Citys emissions.

FY2007 GHG Emissions by Gas and by Source

Emissions(MTCO2e)Scope Source CO2 CH4 N2O HFCs,

PFCs,SF6Total %ofTotal

2 Facilities Indirect

(Electricity)

84,625 37 457 85,120 56%

1 Facilities NaturalGas 2,758 5 2 2,765 2%

1 Facilities OtherFuels 1,934 6 5 1,945 1%

1 Vehicles 20,767 10 98 20,874 14%

1 SolidWasteFacilities 36,061 2,972 39,033 26%

1 Wastewater

Treatment

1,069 1,069 1%

1

Refrigeration

and

Air

Conditioning 668

668

0%

1 PoliceHorses 2 2 5 0%

Total 110,084 36,122 4,605 668 151,479(ExcerptfromICFDraftGHGreportdatedApril9,2010)

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