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CAP & TRADE

Kif ScheuerClimate Change Program DirectorLocal Government Commission

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In 10 minutes I Hope to….

• Offer a quick Cap and Trade 101• Talk about current status and allocations• Review specific program status• Focus on water programs a bit• Outline what LGs can do to get ready


Cap and Trade 101

• A strategy in the AB 32 Scoping Plan

• Sets a firm limit or “cap” that declines over time

• Trading spurs innovation to reduce GHGs below allowable levels

• Revenues are targeted to GHG reducing programs

http://www.realsolutionstoclimatechange.com/


Allocations of Revenues

• Fiscal Year 2013-14 – $500 million General Fund loan - 2013-14 Budget Act – $40 million for water and energy efficiency and conservation - Drought

Relief Bill (SB 103)– $30 million in zero-emission vehicle rebates administered by ARB -

Budget Trailer Bill (SB 862)

• Fiscal Year 2014-15 – $630 million for sustainable communities and clean transportation

programs, including high-speed rail– $110 million for energy efficiency and clean energy programs– $92 million for natural resources and waste diversion programs


Transportation and Sustainable Communities

Agency / Dept Program and Potential Investment Types Funding 14-15 % high need

15-15 % share Upcoming Events

High Speed Rail Authority

High Speed Rail• Planning, design, and right-of-way acquisition of

the initial operating segment• Construction of the initial operating segment

$250 million 0-25% 25%

California State Transportation Agency

Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program• Expansion, enhancement and improvement of

existing rail systems, including new rail cars and locomotives, to increase ridership and service levels, and improve reliability

• Improved connectivity of existing and future rail systems

• Increased integration of rail and transit services, including integrated ticketing

• Bus transit investments that increase ridership and reduce GHG emissions

$25 million 25% 10%

Department of Transportation (Caltrans)

Low Carbon Transit Operations Program• New/expanded bus, rail services, or expanded

intermodal transit facilities• Service or facility improvements, e.g. equipment,

fueling, and maintenance

$25 million

50% 5%

• Guidelines review and public comment, Fall 2014

• Guidelines adoption, Early 2015


Transportation and Sustainable Communities

Agency / Dept Program and Potential Investment Types Funding 14-15 % high need 15-16 % share Upcoming Events

Strategic Growth Council

Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities(AHSC) Program• Transit-oriented development• Intermodal affordable housing• Transit capital projects• Active transportation/complete streets• Local planning and implementation

Sustainable Agriculture Land Conservation(SALC) Program• Agricultural land preservation

$130 million

50% 20%

• AHSC Workshops: All completed

• SALC Workshops: All completed

• Comments were due 10/31

Air Resources Board

Low Carbon Transportation• Zero and near-zero emission passenger vehicle rebates• Heavy duty hybrid/ZEV trucks and buses• Freight demonstration projects• Pilot programs (car sharing, financing, etc.) in

disadvantaged communities

$230 million 50% ~

• Low Carbon Transportation Work Group meetings: All Completed


Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Funding

Agency / Dept. Program and Potential Investment Types Funding14-15 %

high need15-16 %

shareUpcoming Events

Community Services and Development

Weatherization Upgrades/Renewable Energy • Single-family weatherization• Multi-family weatherization• Solar energy projects

$75 million 100% ~

California Energy Commission

Energy Efficiency in Public Buildings • Energy audits• Building retrofits for energy efficiency• Energy generation

$20 million <25% ~

Department of Food and Agriculture

Agricultural Energy and Operational Efficiency • Dairy digesters• Alternative and renewable fuel specifications

State Water Efficiency and Enhancement• Water and energy use efficiency

$25 million <25% ~

• Digester program Stakeholder meetings for program design,Oct. – Nov.

• Water Efficiency Grants - Second Solicitation. Applications due Nov. 10

Department of Water Resources

Water Action Plan - Water-Energy Efficiency • Efficient hydro energy turbines • Water conservation and efficiency grants

$30 million <25% ~ • Water-Energy Solicitation

Workshops: All Completed

Danielle Dolan

Are you referring here to the Water-Energy Grant Program, or is their additional funding under the governor's water action plan? This seems like two diff programs...If "DWR Water-Energy Grant Program," then total funding amt is $19 Million, w/ $2.5 million max per proposalI would change the 2nd bullet to "water and energy efficiency, and ghg reductions programs"


Natural Resources and Waste DiversionAgency / Dept. Program and Potential Investment Types Funding

14-15 % high need

15-16 % share

Upcoming Events

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Wetlands and Watershed Restoration• Delta coastal wetlands• Mountain meadows• Water use efficiency in wetlands

$25 million 0-25% ~ Solicitation Release: Anticipated

11/7

Department of Forestry and Fire Protection

Urban and Community Forests • Urban forest projects

Forest Health Restoration and Reforestation• Fire risk reduction• Forest health

Urban and Community Forestry Program GGRF Grants

$42 million

100%

0-25%~

Concept Proposals Due Dates:• Urban Forestry, Nov. 13• Fuels Reduction, Nov. 21• Reforestation 1, Dec. 31• Reforestation 2, Nov. 21• Pest Control, Nov. 21• Demo Forests, Nov. 21

Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)

Waste Diversion• Organics composting and anaerobic digestion• Increased recycling materials manufacturing• Organic and recycling project loans

$25 million <25% ~

• Solicitation for Organics Loan Program: Application due Dec. 1

• Grant Awards: November 2014


DWR: Water-Energy Grant Program• Provides funds ($19m) to implement projects &

programs that: 1. Reduce GHG emissions2. Reduce water use3. Reduce energy use

• Eligible Applicants:– Local agencies (any “subdivision of the state”)– Joint Powers Authorities (JPAs) – Nonprofit Organizations

• Timeline:– December 12, 2014, Proposals Due– March 2015, Draft Awards– April/May 2015, Final Awards

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DWR Water-Energy: Potential Projects

• Eligible Programs/Projects– Residential, commercial, or institutional Programs.– MUST reduce greenhouse gas, water, and energy use.– MUST quantify GHG, energy, and water reductions.

• Preferences:– Regional Projects & Partnerships– Serving DACs, based on

CalEnviroScan 2.0– Low-cost, high

water-saving


DFW: Wetlands and Watershed Restoration Program

• Provides funds ($25m) to Implement projects that provide carbon sequestration benefits

• Eligible Applicants– Likely to include public agencies, recognized tribes,

and qualified non-profit organizations• Eligible Project Types

– Restoration of wetlands (including those in the Delta) in coastal watersheds and mountain meadows.

– Projects that lead to water use efficiency in wetlands• Timing

– Solicitation release: Anticipated by 11/7– Proposals due: Unknown– Awards: Unknown

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What can LGs do to get ready?

• Review program guidelines to understand process, scopes and timing– http://www.arb.ca.gov/cc/capandtrade/auctionproceeds/

budgetappropriations.htm • Look at existing programs or projects you already have you that

might be eligible to expand or replicate• Identify “disadvantaged communities” within your jurisdictions and

compare opportunities to needs.• Talk with likely partners and participants and assess needs in your

region for specific areas• Ask your neighbors what they are thinking to identify ways to

combine efforts

http://www.arb.ca.gov/cc/capandtrade/auctionproceeds/budgetappropriations.htm

http://www.arb.ca.gov/cc/capandtrade/auctionproceeds/budgetappropriations.htm


THANK YOU!

Kif [email protected]

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Education

clean energy programs

rail services

transit services

highspeed rail

specific program status

public buildings energy

high need15

new rail cars andlocomotives