Minneapolis, MNGreenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory

Addressing global challenges at the local level

Barb JohnsonCity Council PresidentCity of MinneapolisDecember 2013

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Population: 387,783 (largest in

Minnesota)

Size: 59 square miles

People of color: 40%

Youth of color (in public schools): 70%

Jobs: 301,000 Unemployment: 5%

City employees: 3,600

Form of Government: Mayor and 13

Council Members

American Indian: 1.30%2 or more races:

3.90%Asian: 5.60%

Hispanic or Latino: 10%

Black or African

American: 17.50%

White : 61.50%

Minneapolis Energy System

Large Investor Owned Utility working in multiple states

Headquarters in Minneapolis

Mix of coal, nuclear, natural gas, wind, hydro, biomass and solar

State mandates for renewables & energy efficiency changing rapidly

Large natural gas provider working in multiple states

Provides natural gas to large district energy systems in downtown and University of Minnesota campus

State mandate to annually reduce energy consumption

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Provides district heating and cooling services to buildings in downtown Minneapolis

Steam plant and chilled water

Renewal of franchise agreements underway

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Why take local action on clean energy?

Minneapolis is willing to

act and voters

support us

Cities have tools

(regulations, policies,

outreach)

The benefits of strong & early

action far outweigh the

economic costs of not acting

Climate action will bring co-benefits, such as cleaner air & water, improved health outcomes, jobs and livability

We can impact local,

state and federal policy

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City Goals• Eco-Focused• Livable Communities, Healthy

Lives

Sustainability Indicators

• GHG Emissions Reduction Targets

Climate Action Plan

• Measure• Engage• Prioritize

Policy/Project Implementation & Measuring Success

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Overview

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory

City operations• LEED building policy• Energy Efficiency and

Renewables

Climate Action Plan

Energy Programs and Policies

State & Federal Policy Utility Relationships

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82006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

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1,000,000

2,000,000

3,000,000

4,000,000

5,000,000

6,000,000

7,000,000 Minneapolis GHG Emissions from community-wide activities

Wastewater

Solid Waste

Air Travel (MSP)

On-Road Transportation

Natural Gas Consumption

Electricity Consumption

Wastewater

Solid Waste

Air Travel (MSP)

On-Road Transportation

Natural Gas Consumption

Electricity Consumption

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45%

1%

2%

9%

21%

27%

40%

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Waste – 3%

Buildings – 67%

Transportation – 30%

Minneapolis Emissions by Sector – 2011

10Implementation underway

Council adopted June 2013

Large year-long stakeholder process to develop recommendations

Goal: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions 15% by 2015 and 30%

by 2025 (2006 baseline)

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-13%

2010

5.9 mmtco2e

20065.0 mmtco2e

-15%

20154.2 mmtco2e

-30%

2025

Minneapolis Community Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Targets

The Climate Action Plan will provide specific goals and strategies that will guide Minneapolis

to meet its emissions reduction targets.

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Steering Committee

Buildings & Energy

Waste & Recycling Transportation & Land Use

Environmental Justice

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CAP’s Buildings & Energy Goals

1. Achieve 15% energy efficiency in residential buildings from the growth baseline by 2025.

2. Achieve 20% energy efficiency in commercial buildings from the growth baseline by 2025.

3. Increase electricity from local renewables & directly purchased renewables to 10% of the total consumed by 2025.

4. Achieve 1.5% annual reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from City facilities.

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City Operations – LEED

LEED Silver building policy for

new and substantially

renovated City-owned buildings

Certified LEED

Platinum Public Works

facility

1.5% annual energy

reduction goal for City

buildings

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City Operations – Renewables and Efficiency

2012: $12.5 million for heating, electricity, steam, & chilled water of city buildings

8 solar installations

Convention Center – 2600 solar panels (600 kW)

Electric Vehicle solar powered charging stations

Spent $2.75 million in last 4 years on energy

conservation projects

Spent $1.35 million on solar

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Other Program and PoliciesNew building disclosure requirement on energy & water usage for large

commercial buildings

Green small business grant program for

energy efficiency, trees & other greening solutions

Streamlined and cut costs for solar permits

Rebates, low interest loans for efficiency

Partner with BOMA on “Kilowatt Crackdown”

Work with utilities, neighborhoods and

non profits

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Two Energy Experts visit your home for

2 hours

They install materials, &

identify opportunities

Conduct follow up and financing

options

Assist with hiring contractors and

quality assurance

Over 5,000 home visits so far!

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Legislative Policy and Utility Relationships

Progressive energy policy is a part of City’s

federal and state legislative

agenda

Working closer with state

agencies on federal grants,

state policy changes

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Results – A vibrant, thriving City

Fastest growing city

in Minnesota

Tops for biking

#8 most energy

efficient US City

#4 for Business

#7 for Affordability

#1 for Young Job Seekers

In top 10 Enviro-Friendly

Rankings in US

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Thank you!