II._Climate_Action_Plan_Menu_of_Measures.xlsx

Introduction

Jurisdictions can filter the impact of measures using the 'Potential Emission Reduction Impact' column percentages, which list a range of % reductions by emissions sector. As jurisdictions can select 'yes' or 'no' in the 'Select Measure Action' column, the percentages will eventually add up to the total percent reduction by sector for 2030 and 2045. Note that this percentage will not necessarily equal 100% reductions by sector, as reaching State targets does not mean a total elimination of all sectoral emissions by target year. Each action is also classified by a climate action planning pillar, which are elements critical to Measure success which are described under the 'Pillars' tab. Measures with the highest percentage of impact provide the most GHG reduction potential, and the lowest percentage of impact provide the least GHG potential. A template of Jurisdiction staff to copy paste in 'Yes' measures is provided in under the 'Measure impact Cover Sheet' Tab. Tabs are organized by sector.

This tool is used for selection and filtering, but must ultimately be paired with the unique quantification in the jurisdiction's most updated GHG inventory and forecast tool (SPARQ) tool to obtain actual emissions reductions by jurisdiction, which can be conducted in a one on one meeting with the Consultant.

These measures also include the incorporation of Moonshots, countywide initiatives that are seen as key for multi-jurisdictional coordination to achieve carbon neutrality across the County by 2045. These Moonshot initiatives were developed in 2022 during RICAPS Multi-City Working groups as a way to ensure jurisdictions across San Mateo County meet carbon neutrality goals. Stepping Stones are actions that underly Moonshots, ensuring their structural success. Both are included here for jurisdictional consideration.

Tool last updated: January 2022

Measure Impact Cover Sheet

Steps to be completed to adopt the ordinance(s) are as follows:

STEP 1: Work with interested parties in developing an idea for a reach code electrification ordinance(s) STEP 2: Complete a cost effectiveness study STEP 3: Develop and draft the ordinance(s) and go through the public process, incorporating revisions as necessary STEP 4: Go through the formal adoption process

Instructions: Jurisdicitons copy-paste in 'Yes' selected Measures and Actions under the corresponding sector row(which is organized by tab order). Example shown under 'Building Energy'.

Pillars

Why Climate Action Planning Pillars?

Climate action planning pillars are needed to achieve the GHG reductions laid out in climate aciton planning measures and actions. When all the pillars are taken together, they provide the neccessary conditions needed to achieve the GHG reductions described in the measure.

Though many actions associated with the measures are supportive and do not provide quantiative evidence, they are still critical in achieving the success of quantified GHG reductions by measure. Ideally, each measure should be supported by actions that reflect all pillars.

Methodology Guide

Jurisdiciton Feedback_internal

Rachael Londer, town of Atherton 02.15.2023

Went well:

- Easy to show internal city staff tab-by-tab -Spreadsheet was comprehensive and easy to navigate

Could be improved:

>> Need to 'crosswalk' SPARQ tool and also the CAAP template

- How do the three tools talk to each other?

-Next steps: include columns for GHG reduction, and other cobenefits in CAAP ;

-Would be good to se total summed impact at the bottom of each sector so we know what to expect.

-Fix a couple of typos (Fixed!) 02.15 -Fix dropdowns -Quantification evidence/ supportive is not intuitive

Internal: make it clear that jurisdictions have to select a date of adoption and a percentage of VMT reduction in order for quantification to happen; this did not happen since the only interactive feature was Y/N

Building Energy Measures

Steps to be completed to adopt the ordinance(s) are as follows:

STEP 1: Work with interested parties in developing an idea for a reach code electrification ordinance(s) STEP 2: Complete a cost effectiveness study STEP 3: Develop and draft the ordinance(s) and go through the public process, incorporating revisions as necessary STEP 4: Go through the formal adoption process

Steps to be completed to adopt the ordinance(s) are as follows:

STEP 1: Work with interested parties in developing an idea for a reach code electrification ordinance(s) STEP 2: Complete a cost effectiveness study STEP 3: Develop and draft the ordinance(s) and go through the public process, incorporating revisions as necessary STEP 4: Go through the formal adoption process STEP 5: Apply for approval by the California Energy Commission. 10%-30% of natural gas emissions with Action BE-2.2 permit compliance (aka. 6% noncompliance)

3%-15% of natural gas emissions without Action BE-2.2 permit compliance (aka. 70%-80% noncompliance) 45%-65% of natural gas emissions with Action BE-2.2 permit compliance (aka. 6% noncompliance)

12%-36% of natural gas emissions without Action BE-2.2 permit compliance (aka. 70%-80% noncompliance) If done as a municipal code, CEC approval not needed.

Substantial Evidence Sources:

HVAC and Water Heater Natural Gas Use: https://www.ethree.com/wpcontent/uploads/2019/04/E3_Residential_Building_Electrification_in_California_April_2019.pdf Permit Evasion:

https://www.bayrencodes.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/BayREN-PolicyCalculator-User-Guide_10.29.2021.pdf Permit Evasion:

http://www.calmac.org/publications/HVAC_WO6_FINAL_REPORT_VolumeI_22Sept2017.pdf Strategies to Improve Permit Evasion:

https://www.aceee.org/files/proceedings/2012/data/papers/0193-000112.pdf

Neighborhood Electrification Costs:

https://www.publichealthlawcenter.org/sites/default/files/inline-files/Berkeley-Existing-Bldg-Elect-Strategy.pdf

Financing Strategies:

https://www.synapseenergy.com/sites/default/files/Decarbonization-Heating-CA-Buildings-17-092-1.pdf

Workforce Development Training: https://www.aceee.org/files/proceedings/2012/data/papers/0193-000112.pdf

Steps to be completed to adopt the ordinance(s) are as follows:

STEP 1: Work with interested parties in developing an idea for a reach code electrification ordinance(s) STEP 2: Complete a cost effectiveness study STEP 3: Develop and draft the ordinance(s) and go through the public process, incorporating revisions as necessary STEP 4: Go through the formal adoption process STEP 5: Apply for approval by the California Energy Commission. 2%-10% of natural gas emissions with Action BE-3.3 permit compliance (aka. 6% noncompliance)

1%-6% of natural gas emissions without Action BE-3.3 permit compliance (aka. 70%-80% noncompliance) 7%-9% of natural gas emissions with Action BE-3.3 permit compliance (aka. 6% noncompliance)

1%-6% of natural gas emissions without Action BE-3.3 permit compliance (aka. 70%-80% noncompliance) If done as a municipal code, CEC approval not needed.

Substantial Evidence Sources:

Permit Evasion:

https://www.bayrencodes.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/BayREN-PolicyCalculator-User-Guide_10.29.2021.pdf Permit Evasion:

http://www.calmac.org/publications/HVAC_WO6_FINAL_REPORT_VolumeI_22Sept2017.pdf Improving Permit Evasion:

https://www.aceee.org/files/proceedings/2012/data/papers/0193-000112.pdf

Commercial Electrification Feasibility:

https://www.aceee.org/press-release/2020/10/reportelectrifying-heating-existing-commercial-buildings-could-cut-their

Substantial Evidence Sources:

Commercial Battery Storage Benefits:

https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy21osti/79850.pdf Action BE-3.11 Structural Change Adopt a three-phase Building Performance Standard for commercial buildings to begin in 2024 (the sooner the year, the greater the GHG reduction);

Phase 1: Benchmarking and data collection.

• Phase I would include buildings over 25,000 square feet and require the completion of an energy benchmarking process on an annual basis. This would include reporting electricity and natural gas consumption to the Energy Star Portfolio Manager website. Buildings over 50,000 square feet already complete this task as required by Assembly Bill (AB) 803. Over time the square footage threshold for the program will be lowered.

Phase 2: Retro-commissioning

• After 2 years of data collection, Phase 2 would require buildings in the program to complete a retro-commissioning process. Retro-commissioning is an expanded energy audit where building systems are fine tuned to be more energy efficient. This process would also uncover the most inefficient systems and prioritize them for replacement.

Phase 3: Building Performance Standard

• Phase 3 would begin in the 4th year and buildings would need to begin reducing their GHG emissions consistent with the City’s threshold on a per square foot basis. The threshold would be based on the collected data and would start high and then reduce over time. On a rolling basis, smaller buildings would be brought into the program. Quantification Evidence Quantification Evidence Reductions variable based on thresholds set (GHG per sq. ft.) and buildings sizes captured. See Denver's model policy:

https://www.imt.org/news/denver-passes-building-performance-standard/#:~:text=Denver's%20Building%20Performance%20Standard%20and,type%20by%20the%20year%202030.

STEP 1: Work with interested parties in developing an idea for a reach code electrification ordinance(s) STEP 2: Complete a cost effectiveness study STEP 3: Develop and draft the ordinance(s) and go through the public process, incorporating revisions as necessary STEP 4: Go through the formal adoption process

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Comment:

Eyeballing based on average CA opt out rates of 5% for residential and 15% for commercial N/A - action does not produce reductions in 2045 Include action if City's automatic enrollment is currently for PCE's Ecoplus service. Evidence in current service distribution (i.e., PG&E, PCE ECO100, PCE Ecoplus, direct access) for the community.

Substantial Evidence Sources:

California CCA Opt-Out Rates:

http://buttecounty.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=512&meta_id=87147 Action BE-5.2 Structural Change Establish an energy benchmarking program that requires large commercial entities (over 10,000 square feet) to report their energy usage and energy procurement details. Quantification Evidence Quantification Evidence Substantial Evidence Sources:

Energy Benchmarking Performance:

https://www.portland.gov/sites/default/files/2019-11/pepr_2018buildingperformancereport_final_0.pdf

Energy Savings from Education Campaigns:

https://aceee.org/files/proceedings/2000/data/papers/SS00_Panel8_Paper10.pdf Action BE-5.5 Equity Develop a program to provide PCE's ECO100 service at a discounted rate for the City's Below Market Rate (BMR) housing stock. Supportive Supportive Substantial Evidence Sources:

Electrification Cost Barriers:

https://www.civicbusinessjournal.com/city-rancho-mirage-launches-community-choice-aggregation-programlow-opt-rate/ Action BE-5.6 Funding Offer subsidies for residents and businesses of underserved communities to maintain/opt up to PCE's ECO100 service to reduce the energy bill burdens. Supportive Supportive Substantial Evidence Sources:

Electrification Cost Barriers:

https://www.civicbusinessjournal.com/city-rancho-mirage-launches-community-choice-aggregation-programlow-opt-rate/ Action BE-5.7 Education Develop a local education program detailing and promoting the cost, social, and climate benefits of PCE's ECO100 service. Supportive Supportive Substantial Evidence Sources:

Electrification Cost Barriers:

https://www.civicbusinessjournal.com/city-rancho-mirage-launches-community-choice-aggregation-programlow-opt-rate/ Eyeballing based on average CA opt out rates of 5% for residential and 15% for commercial

Transportation Measures

- An analysis of existing bicyclist and pedestrian conditions and infrastructure with a focus on identifying areas currently isolated due to freeways and busy roads;

- A survey of recent bicycle and pedestrian collisions;

- A prioritized list of bikeways to install including shared-use paths, buffered bike lanes, bike boulevards, and separated bikeways;

- A schedule for reducing vehicle speed limits at prioritized locations; and

- A prioritized list of projects for accelerated completion by 2030.

1%-2% of on-road transportation emissions 1%-4% of on-road transportation emissions Note that the GHG reductions from this Action are attributable to the implementation the idems laid out under 'Active Transportation Plan', and do not come from the plan itself. GHG reduction ranges for the plan come from the SPARQ tools developed in-house for jurisdicitons at Rincon. Active transportation mode share refers to both bicycle and pedestrian mode share. If jurisdiction already has an ATP, Bike Plan, or Pedestrian Plan, action can be to update and implement those.

Substantial Evidence Sources:

GHG Emission Reduction Potential: https://itdpdotorg.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/A-Global-High-Shift-Cycling-Scenario_Nov-2015.pdf Average Vehicle Trip Distance: https://nhts.ornl.gov/vehicle-trips Leading Cities Bike Mode Share: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._cities_with_most_bicycle_commuters Average Bike Trip Length: https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/auction-proceeds/bicycle_facilities_technical_041519.pdf

and the nearest public transit stop, or vice versa. Often if the distance is greater than ¼ mile, the travel distance can function as a barrier to public transit use.

Substantial Evidence Sources:

VMT Reduction Potential from Transit Frequency: https://www.vtpi.org/tranben.pdf Travel Distance as Barrier to Transit: https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/auction-proceeds/carb_vehicle_miles_traveled.pdf San Fransisco Transit Mode Share: https://www.sfmta.com/reports/sustainable-transportation-mode-share Seattle Transit Mode Share: https://www.commuteseattle.com/resource/2019-mode-split-study-infographics-2/ Average Transit Trip Length: https://www.apta.com/wp-content/uploads/Resources/resources/statistics/Documents/FactBook/2018-APTA-Fact-Book.pdf