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STAFF:
September 8, 2015
Lucinda Smith, Environmental Sustainability Director
Jeff Mihelich, Deputy City Manager
Laurie Kadrich, Director of PDT
Kevin Gertig, Utilities Executive Director
Mike Beckstead, Chief Financial Officer
Jackie Kozak-Thiel, Chief Sustainabillity Officer
WORK SESSION ITEM
City Council
SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION
2015 Climate Action Plan Framework - Implementation Update.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is to provide an update on the implementation progress of the Climate Action Plan
Framework (CAP) and to seek feedback from Council on future direction. In March 2015, City Council
unanimously adopted some of the most aggressive goals in the nation to reduce community greenhouse gas
emissions: 20 percent below 2005 by 2020, 80 percent by 2030, and carbon neutral by 2050. Council adopted the
goals after four work sessions, multiple public forums and nine months of work with a Citizen Advisory Committee.
The accompanying 2015 Climate Action Plan Framework lays out a number of high level strategies in the areas of
Buildings, Mobility, Energy Supply and Waste Reduction that will put Fort Collins on a path to meet the goals.
Since March 2015, the City has continued to implement actions to reduce emissions and begin more in-depth
planning of future implementation strategies.
GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
1. Does Council have any comments on the Work Plan summaries?
2. Does Council have any feedback on the community engagement approach?
3. Does Council have feedback on the proposed approach and elements of the upcoming 2020 CAP Strategic
Plan?
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
In 2015, City Council adopted updated community greenhouse gas goals:
20% below 2005 levels by 2020,
80% below 2005 by 2030, and
carbon neutrality by the year 2050
Council also recognized the CAP Framework, which provides a high level assessment of steps needed to set Fort
Collins on the path to achieve these carbon emissions reduction goals. However, the CAP Framework does not
determine implementation details. Working out the details for implementation will involve an ongoing, iterative
process of assessing current progress, evaluating which actions can be taken now, and laying the groundwork
today for projects in the future.
CAP IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT STRUCTURE
The City has developed the critical organizational structure needed to ensure successful CAP Framework
implementation including executive support and leadership, full interdepartmental staff engagement, and multi-
level community involvement. The CAP Implementation project structure includes the CAP Executive Team, the
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CAP Core Team, and the CAP Strategic Initiative Teams. Attachment 1 summarizes the City organization’s CAP
implementation project structure.
Strategic Initiatives Teams
Following direction from the CAP Executive Team, and with the help of CSU’s Institute for the Built Environment,
the CAP Core Team chose ten Strategic Initiatives for CAP implementation:
Energy Efficiency
Accelerated Alternative Energy Adoption
Measuring CAP Performance
Multi-modal Planning and Development
Financing Mechanisms
Messaging and Engagement
Road to Zero Waste
Pilot Projects and District Scale Initiatives
Water and Land Use
Preparation, Adaptation, and Resilience
Attachment 2 lists the Strategic Initiatives and their focus areas. The Strategic Initiatives were chosen because
they either result in or support GHG emissions reductions. The City can therefore focus on a manageable group
of areas where the most important reductions can be made.
Once these Strategic Initiatives were chosen, staff teams were assembled with co-leads and interdepartmental
participation to explore the possibilities for how the City could reach its goals. 2020 and 2030 Strategy Foci were
identified for each Strategic Initiative, and the teams have been developing preliminary work plans that lay out
ideas for Action Items-projects that the City or other entities could take on to meet the goals.
PRELIMINARY WORK PLAN SUMMARIES
Each Strategic Initiatives Team is developing a Work Plan to think through the wide array of projects that the City
and other entities could take on in order for Fort Collins to reach its GHG emissions reductions goals. The groups
were provided with Work Plan templates that were structured so that they could put down their ideas quickly and
succinctly, allowing the teams to focus on developing creative ideas. The Work Plans prompted the groups to
think through different aspects of their proposed projects: Who will take the lead on the project? What resources
are needed? What barriers exist? Does the Action Item build a sense of place? The Work Plan questions are
meant to have the teams think through their Action Items from all angles, specifically thinking through triple
bottom line (TBL) aspects.
The interdepartmental nature of the teams means that some members are working with people they might never
have met before and are coming into contact with issues and ideas that are foreign to their own department. This
means that the teams are exchanging ideas and collaborating in ways that are breaking down the silos that
departments tend to work in, resulting in Work Plans that include perspectives from across many different
departments.
The teams have now each prepared a draft work plan, but the iterative nature of this work means that the work
plans will continue to evolve, especially through community engagement and input. Attachment 3 provides
summaries of the Strategic Initiative Teams’ Work Plans to date. Each summary provides a list of what subjects
the groups chose to focus on within their Strategic Initiative and a sampling of the Action Items they are
considering.
The Work Plans and the Action Items are in their early stages and in many cases have not been vetted by all
necessary departments and stakeholders. The Work Plans are primarily used for brainstorming as many creative
projects as possible to provide a first step towards developing a more detailed Strategic Initiative Action Plan.
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OUTLINE FOR 2020 CAP STRATEGIC PLAN
Resolution 2015-030, adopting the updated community GHG goals, calls for the development of a 2020 CAP
Strategic Plan. Action items in the Strategic Initiatives work plans will be prioritized and quantitatively and
qualitatively analyzed in order to develop a 2020 CAP Strategic Plan. Staff have reviewed a number of
approaches and formats used by other leading communities’ climate implementation plans. Based on Fort
Collins’ needs and other top examples, staff proposes incorporating the following elements into the 2020 CAP
Strategic Plan.
Strategic Initiative Focus
Action (Capital Project, Program, Policy, etc.)
Lead Implementer (Public or Private Sector)
Partners
Cost (Existing and Needed Resources)
Savings
Implementation Time Frame (Short, Medium, Long)
Milestones/Benchmarks
Metrics
Target Impact (to overall GHG reductions)
Co-benefits (linked to other City Plans and Triple Bottom Line)
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Community Participants on Strategic Initiatives Teams
In order to broaden perspectives, the Strategic Initiatives teams are working to identify community members to
serve as technical or partnership advisors to the teams. These community members will have specific technical
expertise and/or represent key community implementation partners and will be active participants in scoping and
executing the tactics. These advisors will act in a volunteer capacity, not as consultants or contractors. These
citizens will join the teams full-time (attending every meeting) or as-needed, depending on the team’s needs and
community member’s availability.
The proposed community additions to the Strategic Initiatives teams will be vetted by the CAP Executive Team. It
is anticipated that community members will be invited to participate starting in late September, and are envisioned
to stay engaged at least through Q2 2016 and the anticipated completion of the 2020 CAP Strategic Plan.
Proposed Community Advisory Committee
Staff proposes forming a Community Advisory Committee (CAC) of high-level leaders in our community who will
bring diverse perspectives, support, resources, social networks, and expertise to the process that will be critical
for successful implementation of the CAP. CAC members are expected to represent the City’s “triple helix”
approach (private sector, academia and government) and the three legs of the triple bottom line (economic,
social, and environmental) necessary for CAP implementation.
The CAC role will be to provide perspectives on the CAP implementation plans and progress. Their perspectives
will be shared with City Council and Strategic Initiative Teams. Staff support for the CAC will be provided by the
CAP Project Manager in ESD. The CAC is envisioned to meet quarterly from Q4 2015 through 2017. At that time,
the role and scope of the CAC will be assessed.
General Community Engagement
In addition to adding community members to the Strategic Initiatives teams and forming a Community Advisory
Committee, work is well underway to increase community engagement in the CAP. The Strategic Initiative Team
#6 Messaging and Engagement is working closely with the Communications & Public Involvement Office (CPIO)
to develop a community outreach plan for CAP. The first leg of the plan will include working with the other
Strategic Initiative Teams. The Messaging and Engagement Team is also creating a website
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(www.fcgov.com/climateaction <http://www.fcgov.com/climateaction>) to share updates on CAP Progress in one
easily accessible location for the public. The website will include a project summary, important dates for
implementation, and how community members can take action themselves. The CAP Framework, Energy Policy,
and CAC work will also be made available. The website will also eventually link to a CAP Community Dashboard
that will track progress on metrics related to overall CAP goals and individual Strategic Initiative actions.
The CAP Executive Team realizes that it is important to provide Council with regular updates on CAP
Implementation. In order to accomplish this, the Messaging and Engagement Team will put together a one page
document with information about the progress being made by each Strategic Initiative Team. This communication
will be delivered quarterly with exceptions for urgent updates. In addition to providing quarterly updates for
Council, the Messaging and Engagement Team will also provide internal messaging to City staff with the purpose
of creating ambassadors for CAP and testing the effectiveness of general community messaging.
A Mid-Cycle BFO Offer has also been submitted to help with community engagement. The offer will provide
consulting resources that would work closely with CPIO and City Community Engagement staff to develop an
“umbrella project” for CAP engagement that captures how existing City programs work together to accomplish
CAP goals.
MID-CYCLE BFO OFFERS
Four mid-cycle BFO offers were submitted for the CAP in response to City Council and City Manager requests for
implementation strategies. They were chosen to address a range of sectors of potential GHG emissions
reductions: waste-to-energy, energy efficiency, community engagement, and financing.
CURRENT EFFORTS SUPPORTING CAP FRAMEWORK IMPLEMENTATION
Much work is already underway by the City of Fort Collins and the community that will help in reaching the
community GHG goals. Attachment 4 shows just a few of those projects.
Other ongoing initiatives that involve coordination with the CAP include the 2015 Draft Energy Policy updates and
Platte River Power Authority collaboration. The 2015 Energy Policy review was a comprehensive effort to achieve
alignment with the CAP. Its policy objectives include Efficient Built Environment, Electricity Supply and
Distribution, and Transportation and Land Use. With the implementation of the Energy Policy updates, many
Action Items that contribute to the CAP goals can be realized. Fort Collins’ partnership with Platte River Power
Authority also influences the CAP. The City has experienced exceptional collaboration with Platte River during the
CAP and sees this continuing as Fort Collins embarks on the implementation. Already, 30 MW of solar are
planned and 60 MW of wind have been added in the last 3 years alone, with an estimated 35% - 50% carbon
reductions planned for 2035.
TIMELINE FOR NEXT STEPS
During Q4 2015 and Q1 2016, staff intends to form the Community Advisory Committee, further develop work
plans for each of the Strategic Initiatives, update the assumptions and functioning of the CAP model, analyze the
suite of Action Items in the Work Plans, and compile a 2020 CAP Strategic Plan. Staff will engage the community
at different levels throughout the process. Staff will seek City Council review and input via a Work Session in Q2
2016. Following this input and vetting, the 2020 CAP Strategic Plan will be added as an Administrative
addendum to the 2015 CAP Framework Plan. Maintaining this as an administrative, living document will allow the
nimbleness and flexibility needed to accommodate rapidly evolving technologies, best practices, opportunities,
and partnerships to optimize progress on CAP implementation. Strict accountability to the interim targets and
goals will be maintained through annual reporting that will allow City Council and the public to evaluate progress
and adjust plans accordingly over time.
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ATTACHMENTS
1. CAP Implementation Project Structure (PDF)
2. Strategic Initiative Teams (PDF)
3. Strategic Initiative Team Work Plan Summaries (PDF)
4. List of Existing Programs That Support CAP (PDF)
5. Energy Policy 2014 Annual Update (PDF)
6. PowerPoint Presentation (PDF)
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CAP Implementation Project Structure
CAP Implementation Executive Team
Jeff Mihelich, Deputy City Manager
Mike Beckstead, Chief Financial Officer
Jackie Kozak-Thiel, Chief Sustainability Officer
Kevin Gertig, Utilities Executive Director
Lucinda Smith, Environmental Services Department Director
Laurie Kadrich, Planning, Development, and Transportation Director
CAP CORE Team
Includes co-leads from all the Strategic Initiatives teams and key manager-level
staff
CAP Strategic Initiative Teams
10 teams assembled for strategy implementation with co-leads and
interdepartmental participation. Currently includes representatives from the
following departments:
City Manager's Office FC Moves
Natural Areas Traffic
Communication & Public Involvement Transfort
Budgeting Economic Health
Finance Administration Environmental Services
Purchasing Social Sustainability
Safety Security and Risk Management Urban Renewal Authority
CDNS Utilities
Engineering Operation Services
CAP Community Advisory Committee
A group of high-level leaders in our community who will be able to bring diverse
perspectives, support, resources, social networks, and expertise to the process that
will be critical for successful implementation of the CAP.
ATTACHMENT 1
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Strategic Initiative 1 Mission Focus
Strategic Initiative 2 Mission Focus
CAP Implementation - Strategic Initiative Summary
Energy Efficiency
Advance mechanisms for energy
efficiency retrofits to the entire
existing building stock that are
effective, safe, and affordable.
2020 focus
- Increase energy efficiency in existing residential and commercial
buildings.
- -Stimulate market adoption of energy efficiency through education
and performance disclosure
-Use targeted mandates and regulations to improve building energy
performance
2030 focus
- existing homes and businesses use 36% less energy
- new construction uses 30% less energy than current code
- net zero new construction
Lead By Example
- support efforts under the Municipal Energy Efficiency Fund
Community Involvement
Accelerated
Alternative Energy
Adoption
Foster rapid solar adoption and
promote district energy,
geothermal, biofuels, combined
heat and power, and other
alternative energy projects.
2020 focus
- Accelerate Solar in All Sectors
- Develop/enhance incentives and financing options
- Support development of district scale energy project(s)
2030 focus
-Increase Utility Scale Renewable Energy Supply
- Enhance adoption of biofuels, geothermal, and other alternative
- energy
- 22% of existing homes and 50% of existing businesses have solar
- 50% of new construction achieves net zero using solar
Lead By Example
- identify City buildings and projects for renewable energy projects
Community Involvement
Strategic Initiative Teams
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ATTACHMENT 2
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Strategic Initiative 3 Mission Focus
Strategic Initiative 4 Mission Focus
Plan, design, and develop to
reduce dependency on single
occupancy, fossil-fuel vehicles
2020 focus
- Shift land use and parking patterns to reduce VMT (The Built
Environment and Infrastructure)
- Drive Adoption of Multimodal Transport (Transportation Programs
and Operations)
- Accelerate Adoption of Fuel Efficient and Electric Vehicles
2030 focus
- Shift land use and parking patterns to reduce VMT (The Built
Environment and Infrastructure)
- Drive Adoption of Multimodal Transport (Transportation Programs
and Operations)
- Accelerate Adoption of Fuel Efficient and Electric Vehicles
Lead By Example
- Enhance employee commuter and fleet vehicle options
Community Involvement
Measuring CAP
Performance
Develop metrics and modeling to
support strategic planning and
determine effectiveness
2020 focus
- Continue annual GHG community inventory through ICLEI protocols
- Identify performance indicators for specific actions or tactics
-Continue CAP modeling efforts to support implementation
2030 focus
- develop baseline now for anticipated actions
Lead By Example
- develop procedures to account for City actions that affect the
carbon cycle
Community Involvement
Multi-modal Planning
and Development
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Strategic Initiative 5 Mission Focus
Financing
Mechanisms
Foster funding options and
financing approaches to support
strategic initiatives.
2020 focus
- Provide guidance documents to other teams concerning
-Identify boundaries of City financing capability and processes
- -Performance Contracting
-Utility Rate & Debt Capacity
- Overall City Debt Capacity
- -Public/Private Partnerships
-Project detail needed to begin financing discussions
-Framework for Finance Team support of other Strategic Initiative
teams
- Once a project has developed a business case and value proposition,
develop financing alternatives to support the project
-Explore partnerships and engage external expertise to develop
creative public-private partnerships, attract private capital, and
remove funding and policy barriers to support CAP goals
2030 focus
- Ensure mechanisms are in place to support energy efficiency
retrofits, solar and EV adoption, and pilot projects and reduce financial
impacts to low income households.
Lead By Example
- Review additional opportunities for the City to incentivize
renewable energy adoption and efficiency upgrades
Community Involvement
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Strategic Initiative 6 Mission Focus
Strategic Initiative 7 Mission Focus
Messaging and
Engagement
Develop inspiring community
messaging that engages both City
employees and the community at
large.
2020 focus
- Develop mechanism for informing Council on CAP implementation
progress.
- -Continually involve and inform community members in strategy
development and measuring success.
- Use segmentation study results and other tools to develop
informational messaging for targeted audiences, particularly the
business sector, underserved populations and segments indicating a
lack of visibility on their actions in relation to CAP goals.
2030 focus
- Support ongoing relationships and messaging with business,
financial, and community partners on Fort Collins' climate conscious
culture
Lead By Example
- Develop information for each department on what CAP is, what to
expect, how to contribute.
Community Involvement
Road to Zero Waste
Develop viable solutions to
reduce, divert, recycle, compost,
the community's waste and the
beneficial use of its byproducts.
2020 focus
- increase waste diversion to 75%
- Increase waste diversion within the City organization to 80%
- Enhance community recycling opportunities
- -Support organic waste diversion (composting, anearobic digesters)
both at municipal level and community-wide
- -Reduce and Reuse
2030 focus
- achieve zero waste goal
Lead By Example
- establish recycling and composting as "standard operating
procedures" in each department.
Community Involvement
Strategic Initiative 6 Mission Focus
Strategic Initiative 7 Mission Focus
Messaging and
Engagement
Develop inspiring community
messaging that engages both City
employees and the community at
large.
2020 focus
- Develop mechanism for informing Council on CAP implementation
progress.
- -Continually involve and inform community members in strategy
development and measuring success.
- Use segmentation study results and other tools to develop
informational messaging for targeted audiences, particularly the
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Strategic Initiative 8 Mission Focus
Strategic Initiative 9 Mission Focus
Water and Land Use
Include water conservation and
protection as well as land use
strategies that support CAP goals
2020 focus
- Enhance water conservation initiatives (interior and exterior)
- Conserve and enhance green infrastructure at the site level
- -Conserve and enhance green infrastructure at the systems level
(city scale)
- -Reducing water and energy use together at connections points
between them (water/energy nexus)
2030 focus
- Collaboration with federal, state, regional partners for water and
land use initiatives
Lead By Example
-Promote xeriscaping, water conservation, and best land
management practices at City facilities
Community Involvement
Pilot Projects and
District Scale
Initiatives
Implement small scale projects to
demonstrate effectiveness of
specific strategies
2020 focus
- Support and accelerate pilot projects in conjunction with other
teams' efforts
- -Support implementation of FortZED projects
- -Identify and coordinate with other potential public and private
partners
2030 focus
- Replicate effective projects and strategies in receptive
neighborhoods.
Lead By Example
- Incorporate potential pilot projects in other City planning efforts
Community Involvement
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Strategic Initiative 10 Mission Focus
Preparation,
Adaptation, and
Resilience
Put the community in the best
position to respond to a changing
climate
2020 focus
- People: Build and strengthen collaborative relationships to
address climate change impacts on the Fort Collins community, with a
focus on vulnerable populations.
- -Environment- Air: Address impacts to air quality from effects of
climate change
- -Environment- Water: Plan for climate changes that impact water
supply, quality, stormwater and aquatic/ripiarian habitats
- -Environment- Land: Plan for and mitigate climate change impacts
on our urban forest and local habitats.
- -Economy: Evaluate and plan for the economic impacts related to
climate change and identify opportunities for mitigation and
resilience strategies.
2030 focus
- Plan for shifts in water availability, population, peak oil,
agriculture production, and invasive species.
Lead By Example
- establish response plans to supplement existing emergency
response plans for each department with vulnerability to extreme
heat or wildfire events
Community Involvement
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Strategic Initiative Team Work Plan Summaries
Climate Action Plan Strategic Initiative Team #1 Energy Efficiency
Summary of Preliminary 2020 – 2030 Work Plan
Co-leads: Tony Raeker, Environmental Services; John Phelan, Energy Services
Other Departments Participating: Gary Schroeder, Energy Services; Heidi Wagner, Community
Engagement; Mike Gebo, Building Services; Stu Reeve, Operation Services; Beth Rosen, Social
Sustainability
STRATEGY FOCI FOR REACHING GHG EMISSIONS GOALS FOR 2020 AND 2030
1. The CAP Energy Efficiency Team is focused on promoting energy efficiency improvements in
existing buildings; developing training, incentives and outreach to stimulate market-based private sector
investment in energy efficiency; and establishing appropriate mandatory and/or regulatory measures
where applicable to further advance energy efficiency. Our strategy foci are:
2020 Foci
Increase energy efficiency in existing residential and commercial buildings – The Action Items
under this strategy focus concern programs to facilitate energy efficiency improvements in
existing buildings. The measures include a combination of technical and behavioral/adoption
tactics.
Stimulate market adoption of energy efficiency through education and performance
disclosure – The Action Items in this category target transformation of the private sector
building market by addressing issues such as energy performance disclosure, building
valuation and green building, building systems design, and professional training and
development.
Use targeted mandates and regulations to improve building energy performance – Our last
Strategy Focus addresses mandates and regulations. The Action Items here are concerned
with code updates, mandatory performance disclosure, and other regulatory mechanisms.
2030 Foci
Due to the lifespan of buildings and the existing programs, the Energy Efficiency team views
most 2030 actions as expansions or improvements of existing programs. However, we are
continuing to research other opportunities for new energy efficiency programs.
ACTION ITEMS
Total number of Action Items identified to date: 14
EXAMPLE ACTION ITEMS
Efficiency Works Neighborhoods Pilot - Streamlined delivery of energy efficiency and renewable
energy package upgrades targeting specific home types with integrated on-bill financing.
Valuation of energy efficiency and green building benefits - Develop and implement resources
and education that convey the full valuation benefits of EE and GB to residents and businesses.
Improve energy code performance - Improve performance of building energy codes through
enhanced education, tools and enforcement.
ATTACHMENT 3
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Climate Action Plan Strategic Initiative Team #2 Accelerated Solar Adoption
Summary of Preliminary 2020 – 2030 Work Plan
Co-leads: Norm Weaver, Utilities; Tom Leeson, Urban Renewal Authority
Other Departments Participating: Operation Services, Utilities, Community Development &
Neighborhood Services
STRATEGY FOCI FOR REACHING GHG EMISSIONS GOALS FOR 2020 AND 2030
2020 Foci
Accelerate Solar in All Sectors
Develop/enhance incentives and financing options
Support development of district scale energy project(s)
2030 Foci
Increase Utility Scale Renewable Energy Supply
Enhance adoption of biofuels, geothermal, and other alternative energy
22% of existing homes and 50% of existing buildings have solar
50% of new construction achieves net zero
ACTION ITEMS
Total number of Action Items identified to date: 17
EXAMPLE ACTION ITEMS
Low-Income Community Solar
Colorado State University Combined Heat and Power Program
City Core Geo-exchange "non-potable" loop
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Climate Action Plan Strategic Initiative Team #3 – CAP Performance Measurement
Summary of Preliminary 2020 – 2030 Work Plan
Co-leads: Bonnie Pierce (GHG Inventory), Kathy Collier (Additional Initiative Metrics), Lance Smith (CAP
modeling)
Other Departments Participating: Utilities, CPIO, Transportation Planning, Finance
STRATEGY FOCI FOR REACHING GHG EMISSIONS GOALS FOR 2020 AND 2030
2020 Foci
Continue annual GHG emissions inventories through ICLEI protocols
Identify performance indicators for specific actions or tactics
Continue CAP modeling efforts to support implementation
2030 Foci
None thus far
ACTION ITEMS
Total number of Action Items identified to date: 6
EXAMPLE ACTION ITEMS
Annual Community GHG Emissions Inventory – The City conducts an annual community
GHG Emissions Inventory compliant with the 2012 ICLEI Community Protocol. These
methods are also consistent with the WRI Global Reporting Protocol.
Assist Strategic Initiative Teams to Develop Metrics – Assist the 6 new Strategic Initiative
teams to develop appropriate metrics for tracking CAP implementation performance including
triple bottom line considerations. Metrics will be used for annual reports, new CAP
Community Dashboard, and Messaging & Engagement.
Develop Model Requirements, Templates and Outputs – The major effort for this strategy
focus is to internally develop a CAP model that is transparent, efficient, flexible and public
and provides the basis for ongoing reporting of the CAP efforts.
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Climate Action Plan Strategic Initiative Team #4- Multi-modal Planning and Development
Summary of Preliminary 2020 – 2030 Work Plan
Co-leads: Cameron Gloss, CDNS; Paul Sizemore, FC Moves; Tom Vosburg, Light and Power Operations
Other Departments Participating: Engineering, Traffic Operations, Transfort, Social Sustainability,
Operation Services, Environmental Services, Utilities Customer Connections, Parks,
STRATEGY FOCI FOR REACHING GHG EMISSIONS GOALS FOR 2020 AND 2030
2020 and 2030 Foci
Shift land use and parking patterns to reduce VMT (The Built Environment and Infrastructure)
Drive Adoption of Multimodal Transport (Transportation Programs and Operations)
Accelerate Adoption of Fuel Efficient and Electric Vehicles
ACTION ITEMS
Total number of Action Items identified to date: 20
EXAMPLE ACTION ITEMS
Plan Fort Collins (City Plan/Transportation Master Plan) Update- Plan Fort Collins links together
our land use and transportation vision over the next 25 years and beyond. The next Plan update
will examine ways to reduce VMT through changes in land use patterns and intensity.
Build Out 2020 Low Stress Bicycle Network- The 2014 Bicycle Master Plan identifies a network of
low-stress bicycle corridors across the City. The 2020 vision can be completed by systematically
improving bicycle facilities according to the recommendations of the Plan.
Regionally Coordinated Mass Transit Expansion- New services are currently being established,
such as Bustang and FLEX to Boulder, and regional partnerships created and enhanced. A
regionally integrated transit system is the next step.
EV Friendly Development Standards and Building Codes – Working across departments and with
partners like Drive Electric Northern Colorado, the City should review codes and standards to
determine how EV infrastructure should be integrated into new development and redevelopment.
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Climate Action Plan Strategic Initiative Team #5 Financing Mechanisms
Summary of Preliminary 2020 – 2030 Work Plan
Co-leads: Andres Gavaldon - Finance, Lance Smith – Utilities, Gerry Paul - Purchasing
Other Departments Participating: City Manager’s Office, Economic Health Office, and Environmental
Services Department
STRATEGY FOCI FOR REACHING GHG EMISSIONS GOALS FOR 2020 AND 2030
2020 Foci
Finance Support Framework
Guidance Documents (White Papers)
Project Business Plan Support
Support public private partnerships and private sector leveraging
Evaluate and remove regulatory barriers to innovative financing solutions
Define and support the Climate Economy
2030 Foci
Project Business Plan Support
Support public private partnerships and private sector leveraging
Support the Climate Economy
ACTION ITEMS
Total number of Action Items identified to date:
Guidance Document 1: Framework for Guidance Documents and Interaction with Finance
Mechanisms Team
Guidance Document 2: How to turn a concept into a project
Guidance Document 3: Funding your project with Grants
Guidance Document 4: Funding your project with the General Fund
Guidance Document 5: Funding your project with Energy Performance Contracting
Guidance Document 6: Funding your project with Utility Rates
Guidance Document 7: Funding your project with Utility Debt
Report 1: Identifying regulatory barriers to existing and new programs
Report 2: Listing potential non-traditional financing tools available to support public and private
initiatives/projects, to include:
o A matrix comparing potential programs and tools to the four key CAP outcome areas
(Buildings, Transportation, Energy Supply and Waste Reduction)
o If possible an estimate of the funding capacity and approval criteria associated with the
programs and tools
BFO OFFER
Obtain consultant support of projects to help vet and define business plans that are mature enough for
funding. The consultant/contractor will have the external expertise to aid in the evaluation, development
and implementation of innovative programs and the associated funding sources. The consultant/contract
will facilitate connections with existing and/or new capital markets, attract and foster private sector
investment, optimize the City’s role in PPPs, and support immediate demonstration projects.
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Climate Action Plan Strategic Initiative Team #6 Messaging and Engagement
Summary of Preliminary 2020 – 2030 Work Plan
Co-leads: Travis Paige – Utilities, Emily Wilmsen - CPIO
Other Departments Participating: CMO, Environmental Services
STRATEGY FOCI FOR REACHING GHG EMISSIONS GOALS FOR 2020 AND 2030
2020 Foci
Develop mechanism for informing Council on CAP implementation progress.
Continually involve and inform community members in strategy development and measuring
success.
Use segmentation study results and other tools to develop informational messaging for
targeted audiences, particularly the business sector, underserved populations and segments
indicating a lack of visibility on their actions in relation to CAP goals.
2030 Foci
Develop mechanism for informing Council on CAP implementation progress.
Continually involve and inform community members in strategy development and measuring
success.
Evolve informational messaging for targeted audiences, particularly the business sector,
underserved populations and segments indicating a lack of visibility on their actions in
relation to CAP goals.
ACTION ITEMS
Total number of Action Items identified to date: 13
EXAMPLE ACTION ITEMS
Planning, Policy & Process: Periodic Council memo – Provide monthly/quarterly memo or fact
sheet on progress in each of 10 strategic areas. Updates will include engagement activities from
the previous quarter and planned engagement activities for the upcoming quarter.
Programs & Projects: Develop CAP brand identity – Work with CPIO to create a brand identity
that people can identify with CAP in tandem with creating a more robust webpage platform.
Planning, Policy & Process: Engagement scheduling and timing – Develop a schedule for
timing and types of public engagement driven partly by the other plan implementation teams.
Completing a form for the other areas to complete for engagement needs.
BFO OFFER
The requested BFO offer will provide consulting resources, working closely with CPIO and City
Community Engagement staff, to develop an “umbrella project” for Climate Action Plan engagement that
captures how existing City programs work together to accomplish CAP goals.
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Climate Action Plan Strategic Initiative Team #7 – Road to Zero Waste
Summary of Preliminary 2020 – 2030 Work Plan
Co-leads: Jason Graham, Utilities Water Reclamation & Bio-solids Division; Susie Gordon, Environmental
Services Dept.
Other Departments Participating: Utilities Customer Connections Department, Utilities Water Systems
Energy Division, L&P Operations Service Unit, Operations Services, Parks (Forestry), Utilities
Environmental Regulatory Affairs.
STRATEGY FOCI FOR REACHING GHG EMISSIONS GOALS FOR 2020 AND 2030
2020 Foci
Increase community waste diversion to 75%
Increase waste diversion within the City organization to 80%
Enhance and promote community recycling opportunities
Support and promote organic waste diversion (composting, anaerobic
digesters)opportunities both at municipal level and community wide
2030 Foci
Responsibly reduce City of Fort Collins products, activities, and services that generate GHG
emissions that negatively impact the goals of the CAP
Promote the reuse and repurpose of City of Fort Collins products or materials through
education and extension of life cycle.
The City of Fort Collins will achieve Zero Waste by 2030 through the promotion and
education of all products and/or materials life cycles with the goal that all products are put to
a beneficial end use vs. the landfill.
ACTION ITEMS
Total number of Action Items identified to date: 20
EXAMPLE ACTION ITEMS
Co-Generation Project at Drake Water Reclamation Facility
o Implement water reclamation anaerobic digester biogas to CoGen project (BFO mid-cycle
offer 2015)
Road to Zero Waste Plan; multiple strategies outlined in 2013 document
o Develop Hierarchy of Highest & Best Use, Work with CSU on R&D of innovative Zero
Waste technologies
Manage Wood Waste from Emerald Ash Borer; potential to construct/operate a biomass burner
o Establish plan for managing wood waste including trees killed by Emerald Ash Borer;
build facility to meet community's need for disposing of EAB-killed trees (evaluate options
for biomass burner).
BFO OFFER
Title: Climate Action Plan – Water Reclamation Biogas to Co-Gen
Should this offer get funded, it will repurpose waste gas and generate electricity and heat to be used on-
site. This project will help the City achieve the energy consumption, GHG, and potentially Solid Waste
Reduction/Diversion goals.
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Climate Action Plan Strategic Initiative Team #8 Pilot Projects and District-Scale Initiatives
Summary of Preliminary 2020 – 2030 Work Plan
Co-leads: Tony Raeker, Environmental Services; Josh Weinberg, Neighborhood Services
Other Departments Participating: Rebecca Everette, Planning; Tim Kemp, Engineering Capital Projects;
Sharon Thomas, Social Sustainability; Katy Bigner, Environmental Services
STRATEGY FOCI FOR REACHING GHG EMISSIONS GOALS FOR 2020 AND 2030
1. The CAP Pilot Projects and District-Scale Initiatives Team has been tasked with identifying and
supporting pilot and district-scale projects to showcase innovative CAP solutions. The team defines
“district” in two ways. The first is a district with precise spatial boundaries and location, such as a
neighborhood or commercial district. The second type of district is conceptual and less defined by precise
property lines and may include numerous properties that are not directly adjacent. As an example, if a
project was identified that could reduce the hazardous waste of all automotive service stations within the
City, the stations may become the “district.” Rather than identifying specific pilot projects, the Team
considers our role to be assisting the other Strategic Initiative teams in bringing their pilot projects or
district-scale initiatives to fruition. Our Strategy Foci are:
2020 Foci
Support and accelerate pilot projects in conjunction with other teams' efforts. The
other CAP teams will likely need assistance in identifying and reaching out to potential
partners, coordinating among City departments and teams, and obtaining technical
resources. The Action Items in this strategic area would create resources for the design,
implementation and evaluation of pilot projects.
Support implementation of FortZED and other innovation accelerators. Though FortZED
has had great strides in advancing innovative projects and practices, knowledge of the
program both in the community and among City staff is limited. Action Items under this
strategy would seek to improve communication and coordination related to FortZED initiatives
and other regional clusters (e.g., Clean Energy Cluster).
Identify and coordinate with other potential public and private partners. Staff on this
team has special knowledge in establishing relationships with program partners, with a
particular understanding of pilot projects. The Action Items listed help foster existing
relationships and form new partnerships.
Incorporate potential pilot projects in other City planning efforts. This effort would
facilitate the incorporation of pilot projects into City processes, neighborhood plans, and other
strategic planning efforts. Opportunities for the City to “lead by example” will be prioritized.
2030 Foci
Since new pilot projects are still being identified, foci for 2030 have not yet been established.
ACTION ITEMS
Total number of Action Items identified to date: 10
EXAMPLE ACTION ITEMS
Provide roadmap to other departments or groups for pilot project replication and scaling
Develop criteria for assessing feasibility of pilot projects, including assessment/measures of
success, education and outreach
Build pilot project efforts into neighborhood plans
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Climate Action Plan Strategic Initiative Team #9 Water and Land Use
Summary of Preliminary 2020 – 2030 Work Plan
Co-leads: Renee Davis-Utilities, Jill Wuertz - Parks
Other Departments Participating: Lucas Mouttet; Basil Hamdan; Daylan Figgs; Denae Cameron; Cindy
Dungan; Tony Raeker; Peter Iengo; Kelly Kimple; Justin Scharton; Heidi Wagner; Honore Depew
STRATEGY FOCI FOR REACHING GHG EMISSIONS GOALS FOR 2020 AND 2030
2020 Foci
Enhance water conservation initiatives (indoor and outdoor)
Conserve and enhance green infrastructure at the site level
Conserve and enhance green infrastructure at the systems level (city scale)
Strategy Focus - Reducing water and energy use together at connections points between
them (water/energy nexus)
2030 Foci
Strategy Focus - Collaboration with federal, state, regional partners for water and land use
initiatives
Lead By Example
Promote xeriscaping, water conservation, and best land management practices at City
facilities
ACTION ITEMS
Total number of Action Items identified to date: 17
EXAMPLE ACTION ITEMS
Reduce outdoor water demands – Reduce potable water applied to the landscape, improve
hardware (sprinkler system installation including plan review and components), change behavior
(educate water users and landscapers), change landscape (promote lower water using
landscapes) thru xeriscape assistance program and landscape plan review, change water source
(support rain water harvesting, greywater and raw water)
Improve Green Infrastructure Program Strategies – Ensure establishment and maintenance of a
strong green infrastructure program: Improve codes, policies, supporting education materials and
incentives
Reduce Heat Island Effect – Support tree coverage, green walls, hardscape, land use changes,
zoning changes
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Climate Action Plan Strategic Initiative Team #10: Preparedness, Resiliency and Adaptation
Summary of Preliminary 2020 – 2030 Work Plan
As a tax payer funded organization, the City of Fort Collins has a responsibility to use tax dollars wisely,
make informed investments, and select appropriate options that enable us to be prepared and resilient in
the face of climate change impacts. Considering and adapting to the impacts of climate change is and will
be an important practice for the City of Fort Collins and its stakeholders to avoid broad environmental,
social and economic impacts to the Fort Collins community. The addition of this focus to the CAP will
allow new steps and highlight co-benefits to greenhouse gas mitigation as well as policies, practices and
collaborations that increase the resiliency of the community to stresses, extreme events and other
challenges presented by climate change. Preparing for these challenges now will help residents,
businesses and the City organization offset impacts that can cripple or undermine quality of life, economic
health and critical environmental support services we rely upon now and in the future.
Co-leads: Katy Bigner, Environmental Services and Matt Zoccali, Environmental Regulatory Affairs
Other Departments Participating: Safety, Security and Risk Management, Forestry, Natural Areas,
Utilities (Water Resources, Watershed Program, Stormwater), City Manager’s Office, Office of Emergency
Management, Social Sustainability and consultation with Economic Health and Air Quality staff)
STRATEGY FOCI FOR REACHING GHG EMISSIONS GOALS FOR 2020 AND 2030: The strategies
were organized around the triple bottom line (social, environmental and economic considerations). The
focus areas were informed by the City of Fort Collins risk and vulnerability assessments and the identified
areas of highest vulnerability for the Fort Collins community.
2020 Foci
People: Build and strengthen collaborative relationships to address climate change impacts
on the Fort Collins community, with a focus on vulnerable populations.
Environment/Air: Address impacts to air quality from the effects of climate change.
Environment/Water: Plan for climate changes that impact water supply and quality,
stormwater management, and aquatic/riparian habitats
Environment/Land: Plan for and mitigate climate change impacts on our urban forest and
local habitats
Economy: Evaluate and plan for the economic impacts related to climate change
2030 Foci
Develop, implement and integrate a climate adaptation plan for the Fort Collins organization
and community
Monitor evolving climate change science and modify practices, policies and plans as needed
Continuous review of emerging risks/vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies (aging
infrastructure, capital projects, regulation, policies, public outreach)
Explore water rights for reclaimed water (under assumption of state policy changes)
Explore new technologies that can assist in the use of reclaimed/graywater for turf, wood
shrubs, and trees
ACTION ITEMS
Total number of Action Items identified to date: 15
EXAMPLE ACTION ITEMS
Strategy 1 People: Lead effort to improve coordination/collaboration for preparedness and
response to extreme weather events.
Strategy 2 Environment-Air: Develop policies and procedures to minimize air quality impacts from
wildfire events
Strategy 3 Environment-Water: Continue to mitigate the impacts of flooding by providing a pro-
active floodplain and storm water management program
Strategy 4 Environment-Land: Plan and prepare for large tree die off (Emerald Ash Borer) and
other invasive species impacts
Strategy 5 Economic: Evaluate and develop business resiliency strategies, with a focus on small
business capacity and resource-based businesses
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List of Existing Programs That Support CAP
Name Brief Description
Ex: Pay-As-You-Throw Ordinance
Variable-rate pricing program where residents are charged for the
collection of municipal solid waste based on the amount they throw
away.
1 Efficiency Works Home
Existing home efficiency program providing low-cost audits,
energy advising, rebates, contractor lists and quality
assurance. Collaborative program with Platte River and
other cities.
2 Efficiency Works Business
Business efficiency program providing free assessments
(energy and water), technical assistance and incentives for
all business types and end-uses. Collaborative program with
Platte River and other cities. Business efficiency grant ($5k)
available to get started on qualifying measures and
projects.
3 Consumer Product Rebates
Retail rebates for lighting (LED bulbs, controls), clothes
washers, dish washers and other products (varies). Lighting
rebates coordinated with Platte River.
4
Integrated Design Assistance Program
(IDAP)
Design and performance incentives for high efficiency new
commercial construction.
5 Peak Partners Demand Response
Demand response program for residential air conditioning,
residential electric water heating and business operations
based on two way communication system.
6 Home Energy Reports
Home energy reports delivered 6x per year to all residential
customers provide normative messaging and tips regarding
electricity use.
7
Refrigerator and Freezer Recycling
Program
Provides free pick up and rebates for older but working
refrigerators and freezer. Also provides for comprehensive
recycling of all materials.
8 Home Efficiency Loan Program (HELP)
Provides convenient, low-cost financing for home efficiency
and renewable energy projects with repayment on the
utility bill.
9 Business Efficiency Loan Program
Provides convenient, low-cost financing for business
efficiency and renewable energy projects with repayment
on the utility bill.
10
Larimer County Energy and Water
Program
Provides direct installation of energy and water efficiency
upgrades targeting income qualified customers and job
training for corps members. Services delivered by Larimer
County Conservation Corp in collaboration with Fort Collins
Utilities, Loveland Water and Power and Platte River.
11 Monitor my use
Web tools for customers to monitor and understand
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15 ClimateWise
A voluntary business greenhouse gas reduction (GHG)
program focused on promoting best management practices,
available resources, and innovative ideas in the areas of
energy, waste, water, transportation, and social
responsibility. The program provides technical assistance,
engagement and recognition for participating businesses.
16 WorkWise Challenge
A program of Lose-a-Watt, the challenge seeks to
incentivize residential energy efficiency through the
utilization of community based social marketing concepts.
Employers schedule a presentation from the City on home
energy efficiency for their employees. Employees receive a
Home Conservation Kit and are encouraged to publically log
energy actions on a website to win prizes and marketing.
Energy Efficiency
17 FC Utilities Solar Rebates
Annual pool of rebates for residential and commercial solar
incentives
18
FC Utilities Solar Power Purchase
Program (SP3)
Commercial feed-in tariff
19 FC Utilities Community Solar Incentives offered to subscribers to shared community solar
20
FC Utilities Wind Power / Green Power
Program
Partnership with PRPA to offer premium green power
21 Other Community Solar Citizen/Business unincentivized RE investments
22
Annual Community Inventory Using
ICLEI Protocol
The City conducts an annual community GHG Emissions
Inventory compliant with the 2012 ICLEI Community
Protocol. These methods are also consistent with the WRI
Global Reporting Protocol.
23
Annual Municipal GHG Emissions
Inventory
The City conducts an annual municipal GHG Emissions
Inventory compliant with the ICLEI Local Government
Operations Protocol (LGOP).
Accelerated
Alternative
Energy Adoption
Measuring CAP
Performance
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Multi-modal
Planning and
Development
32 Green Streets Demonstration Project
Demonstration project on Remington Street to test
prioritizing bike/pedestrian traffic, stormwater, Low Impact
Development, and renovation of existing streets.
33 2014 Bicycle Master Plan
Establishes a plan to enhance bicycling over the next 5
years. Lays out a network of low stress bicycle facilities.
34 2011 Pedestrian Plan
Establishes policies related to pedestrian infrastructure,
including enhanced street crossings.
35 Transportation Master Plan
The plan provides goals, principles, and policies that will be
used to shape the transportation system today and into the
future.
36 Transfort Strategic Operating Plan
Recommends phased approach to transit fixed-route
expansion with a focus on productivity and a grid network
with MAX as the central spine. Also recommends a balance
approach to transit funding with both existing and new
funding sources. This plan needs updating based on recent
service changes.
37 Paved Recreational Trails Master Plan
Separate trail plan produced by the Parks Department in
collaboration with FC Moves.
38
Bike Friendly Community - Platinum
Status
Certification program that encourages community quality of
life, sustainability and transportation networks utilizing
benchmarks. Fort Collins is one of only 4 communities that
has reached Platinum.
39 Safe Routes to School Program
Encourages walking and biking to school. The program
teaches safety and healthy lifestyle in schools, camps,
community groups, and through events and activities.
40 Walking School Bus
Organizes parents to walk kids to school- one of the
approaches used by the SRTS program.
41 Pedal it Forward Challenge
City staff challenge to promote bicycle transportation
among City employees.
42 Transfort Community Partnerships
Through funding partnerships with CSU/ASCSU and the
Bohemian Foundation, CSU students, faculty and staff ride
free with a RamCard, and kids 17 and under ride for free
with a student ID.
43 Bike Library
A city program that checks out bicycles to community
members and visitors.
44
West Elizabeth Enhanced Travel
Corridor Plan
A plan under development in 2015 that aims to provide
improved multimodal facilities as a part of the
Transportation Master Plan's network of enhanced travel
corridors.
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Multi-modal
Planning and
Development
49 Open Streets
An event that encourages active transportation and healthy
living by closing a street to cars and opening it to human-
powered transportation. Currently 2 events per year.
50 Bike Summer and Bike Winter
A series of events and activities held annually aimed at
increasing bicycle ridership.
51 Bicycle Ambassador Program
An outreach element of FC Bikes, these are community
volunteers who help encourage and educate cyclists.
52 Bicycle Safety Education / Classes
Free and low cost classes offered by FC Bikes and Safe
Routes to School to improve bicycle safety.
53 Bike Rodeos
Another technique used by Safe Routes to School to teach
families about safe cycling.
54
Protected Bike Lane Demonstration
Project
The City's first on-street protected bike lane on Laurel
Street. Tests protected bike facilities so lessons can be
applied in other parts of the city.
55 Transfort Route Improvement Project
The purpose of this project is to evaluate under-performing
bus routes and provide short and long-term improvements
with the goal of increasing ridership on Transfort and
meeting Transfort's productivity standards.
56
Secure Bicycle Shelters along MAX -
"Bike 'n Ride"
When complete, three secure shelters (Downtown,
University, South Transit Center) will be available for secure
bicycle parking, particularly for users of Transfort. These
shelters will be integrated with Boulder County's bicycle
shelters, allowing users of FLEX regional transit to safely
park their bicycles near a stop.
57 FLEX Regional Service to Boulder
FLEX will be expanded with trips serving the City of Boulder
and University of Colorado. The service will begin in
January, 2016.
58
Fort Collins Utilities Public EV Charging
Station Pilot Project
This project has installed a total of 12 public use EV charging
stations operated by the Fort Collins Light and Power Utility
at various City facilities. In addition to providing public EV
charging services, the project will evaluate alternative
business models for EV charging station operation.
59 Drive Electric Northern Colorado
The City participates in a regional partnership with the City
of Loveland, CSU, and the Electrification Coalition to
develop and demonstrate scalable and replicable
community based programs to support adoption of electric
vehicles.
Road to Zero
Waste
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Road to Zero
Waste
63 Road to Zero Waste
Adoption of new Zero Waste goals in 2013 to replace 1999
goal of 50% diversion of waste from landfill disposal. The
project generated a comprehensive work plan for how to
attain 75% diversion in 2020, 90% by 2025, and "near zero"
by 2030.
64 E-waste disposal ban
Fort Collins ordinance banning electronic waste from the
landfill in 2007. The City promotes more responsible e-
waste recycling practices.
65 Cardboard disposal ordinance
Fort Collins ordinance banning cardboard from the waste
stream.
66 Geo-exchange project
Carbon project will provide heating for new Utilities
building, under construction in 2016.
67
Food scraps augmentation at Drake
Water Reclamation Facility
A pilot project conducted for past two years; pulped food
waste generated by dining halls on the campus of Colorado
State University is injected into the DWRF, where bio-
digestion breaks down the material (providing valuable
nutrients to microbes); methane emissions are captured
and used to help heat the plant and composted exudate is
land-applied to City property north of Fort Collins.
68 Co-Gen Budget Proposal
A BFO offer has been submitted to the 2015 "mid-cycle"
budgeting process, to further enhance the Drake Water
Reclamation Facility's ability to capture methane emissions
to be used as a source of alternative energy.
69
Soil Amendment Ordinance (Sec. 12-
132)
Requires builders to amend soil on new properties
including a requirement of compost use in lawns.
70 Restrictive Covenants Ordinance
Nullifies any private property covenant which prohibits
xeriscape landscaping, solar collectors, clothes lines,
compost bins, or mandating turf grass landscaping.
71
Deconstruction/Construction Debris
recycling code
Requires C&D waste generated on construction and
remodeling sites to be recycled (wood, cardboard,
aggregate materials, and metal).
72
Household Hazardous Waste collection
events
The City conducts biannual collection events for citizens to
bring HHW at no cost to be appropriately recycled or
disposed of.
73
Trash and recycling enclosures code
requirement
In new construction of commercial or multi-family
buildings, sufficient space must be included in facilities'
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Pilot Projects and
District Scale
88 FortZED
Triple helix partnership between City of Fort Collins, CSU
and Colorado Clean Energy Cluster to accelerate Fort Collins
path to net zero energy use.
89 IUS
90 Living Wall Pilot Project
Pilot project to construct the first green wall in our
community in the downtown area, in collaboration with the
Urban Lab. Funding provided through the City's Innovation
Fund.
78
Earth Tubs composting demonstration
project for commercial food scraps
The City helps support ongoing research concerning
alternatives for decentralized composting (instead of
collecting and transporting to regional compost facilities).
79 Community Recycling Center
Possible construction of a new City facility to accept
materials for diversion from landfill, including some
household hazardous wastes, electronic waste, and other
hard-to-recycle material.
80
State regulations for commercial
composting
City staff participates in current discussions about imminent
changes to Colorado statutes governing commercial
operations, with the goal of enabling the City to manage
composting sites for material generated by municipal
activities.
81
Larimer County "waste-shed" planning
process
The City is partnering with Larimer County, Loveland, Estes
Park, and other regional staff to explore future plans for
managing waste, once the Larimer County landfill closes
permanently (in 2025). A kick-off meeting of 75 regional
stakeholders is scheduled for October 14, 2015.
82
Platte River Power Authority planning
process
City staff is collaborating with Platte River, which is
exploring possible options for generating new sources of
alternative energy, such as waste-to-energy.
83
Emerald Ash Borer Beetle working
group
City staff has begun meeting with CSU Foresters and other
stakeholders to discuss management techniques in the
event EAB becomes established in Fort Collins (Boulder
reported EAB in 2014).
84 Waste Innovation Program (internal)
The City's use of Larimer County landfill generates fees that
are deposited in an account for departments that "self haul"
to the landfill to use to fund new equipment or procedures
that increase waste diversion from municipal activities.
85 Recycling in Public Spaces
Parks Department has adopted a "1-to-1" policy of providing
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90 Living Wall Pilot Project
community in the downtown area, in collaboration with the
Urban Lab. Funding provided through the City's Innovation
Fund.
91 Nature in the City
Nature in the City is a planning effort that capitalizes on
long-standing efforts to further protect and integrate nature
into the City’s fabric through a variety of regulatory, policy,
outreach
and collaborative solutions. The vision of Nature in the City
is to provide a connected open space network accessible to
the entire community that provides a variety of experiences
and
functional habitat for people, plants and wildlife. This
vision will be accomplished through a triple-bottom-line
approach considering benefits and impacts of
environmental, economic,
and social variables. Efforts that enhance access for people
and wildlife, the quality of natural spaces, and ongoing
stewardship of those spaces are the primary focus.
92 DC Microgrid
93
Renewal of Neighborhoods in a State
of Change
There are many older neighborhoods in Fort Collins that
require public reinvestment in order to
stabilize them or begin a restoration process. This project
offers public investment to improve social, environmental,
and economic sustainability in specific neighborhoods.
94 Neighborhood Tree Canopy Pilot
The neighborhood tree planting project was envisioned
through Nature in the City and the West Central Area Plan
as a strategy for enhancing both the aesthetics and
environmental quality of neighborhoods that lack a
consistent tree canopy. The project is being piloted this
year in the Avery Park neighborhood. Approximately 30
trees will be planted during a one-day volunteer event.
95 Sustainable Neighborhoods?
2014/2015 Unfunded BFO offer for neighborhood
certification for sustainability
96 Combined Heat and Power at CSU
Utilities and CSU are examining the feasibility of combined
heat and power for part of CSU
97 Biomass facility
Several departments are looking at feasibility of a biomass
facility
98
Home Energy Affordability Loan (HEAL)
program
Development of an employee energy benefit program to be
adopted by local businesses
99 Transition Streets ?
100 Projects in orange are potential pilot projects that are currently under investigation.
Pilot Projects and
District Scale
Initiatives
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105 Clothes Washer Rebate Program
Now includes rebate for dishwashers. Incentive program for
Utilities customers to purchase EnergyStar high-efficiency
clothes and dish washers.
106
ZILCH (Zero Interest Loans for
Conservation Help)
No interest loans for residential water conservation
projects. Renamed as "Air Quality Zero Interest Loan
(AQZIL)."
107
Soil Amendment Ordinance (Sec. 12-
132)
Requires builders to amend soil on new properties
including a requirement of compost use in lawns.
108 Restrictive Covenants Ordinance
Nullifies any private property covenant which prohibits
xeriscape landscaping, solar collectors, clothes lines,
compost bins, or mandating turf grass landscaping.
109 WaterSHED/Dr. Water WISE
Provides scientific, hands-on water conservation activities
to local schools.
110 Evapotranspiration Measurements Parks measures evapotranspiration to conserve water.
111
Xeriscaping Outreach, Education, &
Demonstration Gardens
Education and demonstration programs on landscaping
techniques to conserve water.
112 Water Efficiency Plan
Setting goal for water conservation program. Plan update is
currently being drafted.
113
Water Supply and Demand
Management Policy
Provides a foundational framework for water supply and
demand management decisions concerning the City's water
supply system.
114
Commercial & Residential Restroom
Rebates
Rebate for toilet and urinal replacement to WaterSense.
115
Commercial & Residential Sprinkler
Equipment Rebate
Rebate for sensors, nozzles, etc. for landscaping.
116 Sprinkler System Audit
Free sprinkler system audits to help save water. Program is
managed through Utilities.
117
Commercial Water Conservation
Equipment Rebate
Rebate for any equipment that reduces water use by 20%.
118 Stormwater Master Plan
Updated in 2012, the plan determined drainage
improvement project throughout the City.
119
Storm drainage design criteria and
construction standards
Now the "Stormwater Criteria Manual," adopted in 2011,
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125 leakage
Customer outreach service that identifies anomalous water
use (eg leakage) in single family residential accounts and
reaches out to homes with highest water use.
126 landscape permitting / plan review
Reviewing landscape and irrigation plans to meet water
conservation standard (15 gal/ft^2 of permeable area) for
new commercial developments. Irrigation system must be
audited and pass efficiency standard before certificate of
occupancy is given.
127 Customer commercial rebate
Incentives for large commercial, industrial or institutional
water efficiency projects. These projects are often tailored
to a given customer's' specific processes.
128
City of Fort Collins Parks and
Recreation
Environmental Best Management
Practices Manual
Written in 2011, the manual is a tool for park and recreation
professionals to improve our efforts to
include sustainability and protection of the environment in
our decision making process.
129 Natural Areas Master Plan 2014
Council adopted plan that outlines land and water
conservation, restoration, recreation, and education
activities for the next decade.
130 Nature in the City Strategic Plan
Plan to create a connected open space network accessible
to the entire community that provides a variety of
experiences and functional habitat for people, plants, and
wildlife.
131 Utilities Water Efficiency Plan
Fort Collins Utilities aggressively manages water
conservation programs to support the efficient use of
water. We are currently updating the plan that outlines how
we will promote efficiency. With the process of updating
the plan, the goals and activities in the current plan will be
reviewed and evaluated.
132 Low Impact Development Policy
Developed in 2012 and implemented in 2013, requires all
new development to use green infrastructure technologies
which consist of infiltration and filtering techniques that
will reduce direct runoff, reduce irrigation water demand,
encourage aquifer recharge, improve water quality, reduce
heat island effects within any proposed development area.
133 Halligan Reservoir Enlargement
An effort to enlarge the existing Halligan Reservoir storage
by 8,125 acre-feet for City of Fort Collins Utilities to meet
future water supply needs.
134
Floodplain Regulations - Chapter 10 of
City Code
Life-safety and property protection measure requirements
for development in the 100-year floodplain. Many
standards are higher than FEMA or State minimum
standards.
135
Drainage Basin Master Planning and
10
Preparation,
Adaptation, and
Resilience
139 Floodplain Public Outreach Efforts
Public outreach to floodplain residents, realtors, lenders,
insurance agents, property managers, drivers, and the
general public about the flood risk in Fort Collins and
important steps that can be taken to reduce the impact of
flooding.
140
Floodplain Regulations - Chapter 10 of
City Code
Life-safety and property protection measure requirements
for development in the 100-year floodplain. Many
standards are higher than FEMA or State minimum
standards.
141
Drainage Basin Master Planning and
Stormwater Capital Projects
The Drainage Basin Master Plans identify existing
stormwater problems and recommend mitigation
strategies. Capital projects are constructed to help resolve
these problems.
142
Fort Collins Floodplain Management
Public Information Committee
Internal and external stakeholders review outreach efforts
related to flooding and coordinate on target audiences,
messages, and projects to create consistent messaging for
the public.
143 Drainage Criteria and LID regulations
Policies and provides drainage criteria for all new
stormwater design and construction activities.
144 Flood Warning System
Real-time rainfall, streamflow and weather information
from 54 gage sites. Staff is on-call 24-7 from mid-April until
the end of September to monitor conditions and respond to
flood events
145 Floodplain Public Outreach Efforts
Public outreach to floodplain residents, realtors, lenders,
insurance agents, property managers, drivers, and the
general public about the flood risk in Fort Collins and
important steps that can be taken to reduce the impact of
flooding.
146 Nature in the City
As community grows to build out, all residents will have
access to high quality, natural spaces close to where they
live and work.
147 Urban Forest Management
Ongoing management of City's Urban Forest on streets,
parks, etc.
148 FortZED
Triple helix partnership between CSU, City, and CCEC
(business) focusing on energy innovation
149 Lose-A-Watt Energy Prize Competition
2 year competition for $5M prize for energy efficiency and
innovation
150 Coalition for Poudre River Watershed
Public/Private partnership to address 2012 fire impacts and
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153 Lower Poudre Monitoring Alliance
Partnership between Fort Collins and Greeley, with the
Town of Windsor, the Boxelder and South Fort Collins
Sanitation Districts, Carestream Health and CSU to track
regulatory changes and
water quality trends in the Poudre River.
154
Environmental Management Systems
for Streets, WTF and DWRF
In accordance with the City Environmental Policy, the
referenced facilities are currently implementing
Environmental Management Systems to ensure we
continue to meet and exceed our regulatory requirements,
prevent pollution in all aspects of our operations and foster
a culture of continuous improvement related to
environmental performance.
155
Cyanotoxin Monitoring and Response
Plan
In response to the EPA's recent Health Advisory for
Cyanotoxins, the FCWTF has developed a cyanotoxin
monitoring and response plan. While currently at low risk,
future changes in reservoir operations and warmer air
temperatures under future climate scenarios elevate the
risk of cyanotoxin production in Horsetooth Reservoir.
156 WTF Photovoltaic "Farm" Gregg Stonecipher can provide details 970-416-2524
157
WTF Micro-hydro electric turbine
project
Gregg Stonecipher can provide details 970-416-2524
158 Healthy Homes Program
Residential assessments provide best practice
recommendations to help mitigate the causes of poor
indoor air quality.
159
Electric mower rebate program and
accompanying ozone education
Rebates for electric mower purchases and gas powered
motor recycling
160 Zero Interest AQ loan program
Loan program to upgrade or replace old fireplace or wood
stove, also includes mold remediation
161 Air quality monitoring
162 Demand management programs
DR programs through Energy Services provide information
or direct install thermostat and other tech. to help mitigate
peak energy load from A/C and electric water heaters
163 AMI/Smart Grid Implementation
Upgrading of electric and water meters to digital system
with 2 way communication
164 Undergrounded electric system Undergrounded electric distribution cables
165 Water Efficiency Plan
The City’s water conservation program is a proactive
response to water supply variability and climate change.
Numerous programs are managed through the Water
Conservation Program to meet the goals of the Water
Efficiency Plan.
166 Water Shortage Management Plan
The Water Shortage Management Plan is a comprehensive
Energy Policy – 2014 Annual Update
June 2015
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Energy Policy Update
This report provides an update of 2014 activities and results related to the City of Fort Collins
Energy Policy, adopted in January 2009. The primary goals of the Energy Policy are to sustain
high-system reliability and to contribute to the community’s climate protection goals and
economic health. The Energy Policy 2050 vision is to ensure highly reliable, competitive, carbon
neutral electricity supplies, managed in a sustainable, innovative, responsible and efficient
manner for the Fort Collins community.
The Energy Policy Annual Update reviews progress made to date in the primary goal areas of the
policy: reliability, climate protection, economic health and the City’s collaboration with Platte
River Power Authority (Platte River). The Energy Policy and most recent annual update are
available at fcgov.com/utilities/what-we-do.
Key outcomes from implementation of the Energy Policy in 2014 include:
x Community carbon emissions from electricity use were 6.6% less in 2014 compared to
the baseline year of 2005.
x Electricity use per capita, for all sectors, has decreased by over 13% from 2005 to 2014.
x Customers continued to receive highly reliable electric service, as measured by an
average system availability index of 99.9951%.
x Avoided annual carbon emissions of over 245,000 metric tons from Energy Policy related
programs.
x Non-carbon resources provided 24.7% of electricity (18.3% from hydro, 6.2% from wind
and 0.2% from solar).
x Fort Collins has already met the 2015 requirements of the Colorado Renewable Energy
Standard of a minimum of 6% renewable energy.
x Efficiency programs generated over $27 million in local economic benefits through
reduced utility bills, direct rebates and leveraged investment.
Major 2014 activities and highlights:
x Utilities continued implementation of the Advanced Meter Fort Collins project to
modernize the distribution system.
x Customer electricity savings from efficiency programs totaled over 32,600 megawatt-
hours (MWh), or 2.2% of the community’s annual usage. This is equivalent to the annual
electric use of over 3,600 typical Fort Collins homes.
x Efficiency programs saved electricity with a lifecycle cost-of-conserved energy of 2.2
cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh), compared to an average wholesale electricity cost of 5.4
cents per kWh.
x The Peak Partners demand response program began with the deployment of 160 wi-fi
thermostats in summer 2014. Peak Partners is expected to deploy over 2,500 thermostats
and 2,800 water heater controllers by the end of 2016.
x Photovoltaic (PV) capacity additions totaled 958 kW (620 kW residential and 338 kW
commercial). Total solar capacity at the end of 2014 was 2,625 kilowatts.
x Fort Collins Solar Power Purchase Program (SP3) projects began to come on line in 2014
and will continue into 2015.
x The Riverside Community Solar Project moved forward in 2014 with construction
expected in the second quarter of 2015.
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x Fort Collins Utilities, Platte River Power Authority and the other member cities
combined efficiency programs for both homes and businesses into a common structure
called “Efficiency Works.” The collaborative approach improves the effectiveness of the
programs and provides a larger common marketplace.
x Platte River contracted to purchase the output of 60 megawatts of new wind energy from
the Spring Canyon project in eastern Colorado.
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Appendix: Energy Policy Metrics Scorecard
The Energy Policy references goals that include specific objectives and metrics in various
categories. The following tables summarize status, progress and accomplishments in 2014
related to each goal and supporting objectives. The tables use the following stoplight color
coding to indicate progress and status:
Achieved or on-track to be achieved
Progress towards being achieved
Not achieved or at risk for not being achieved
For more information regarding any aspect of this annual update, call Fort Collins Utilities at
(970) 221-6700, e-mail utilities@fcgov.com or TDD (970) 224-6003.
Goal 1: Provide Highly Reliable Electric Service
Objectives and Metrics Progress
Provide and maintain a highly reliable system.
Average System Availability Index (ASAI)
greater than 99.9956% 99.9951%
Customer Average Interruption Index (CAIDI)
less than 45 minutes 68 minutes
System Average Interruption Frequency Index
(SAIFI) less than 0.66 0.37 interruptions
Manage peak loads to reduce demands on the distribution system, optimize infrastructure investment and reduce purchased
power costs.
Maintain energy efficiency and demand side
management programs targeting peak loads.
Peak demand savings from 2014 efficiency programs was
approximately 4.8 MW. The Efficiency Works Business program
targets peak load reduction. Custom projects offer the option of
calculating rebates based on peak demand reductions. Residential
programs also contribute to peak load reductions.
Increase the power managed by load
management, smart grid and distributed
generation to at least 5% of 2005 system peak
demand by 2015 and at least 10% by 2020.
Combined residential and commercial maximum realized load
reduction for 2014 was 3.5 MW, or 1.2% of 2014 peak demand.
The weather for summer 2014 was relatively mild, contributing to
the lower demand response results for the year.
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Goal 2: Support Community Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goal
(20% Reduction Below 2005 Levels by 2020 and 80% Reduction by 2050)
Objectives and Metrics Progress
Report Light and Power Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions inventory and results of reduction efforts.
Light and Power aggregate 2014
emissions (ownership and
operational control)
GHG Emissions Inventory (metric tons)
2005 2014 Percent
Change
Ownership Boundary 1,725,390 1,560,082 -9.6%
Operational Boundary 1,198,083 1,119,271 -6.6%
Gross Energy Policy related GHG
reductions 245,267 metric tons
Continuously reduce energy use through verifiable energy efficiency and related programs.
Achieve annual energy efficiency and
conservation program savings of at least 1.5% of
annual energy use (based on a three-year average
history).
Customer (gross) energy efficiency program savings was 32,953
MWh in 2014, 2.2% of the community’s electric use. Utility
savings (net) was 26,426 MWh, 1.8% of the community’s
electric use.
Pursue and secure renewable energy investments by balancing environmental benefits, cost effectiveness, impact on
electrical system operations and local economic benefits.
Maintain a minimum fraction of renewable
energy in compliance with State of Colorado
requirements.
A total of 6.0% of renewable energy per the rules of the
Colorado Renewable Energy Standard (5.4% from rate-based
wind purchases from Platte River 0.2% from local solar which
leverages a 3x multiplier under the standard). Voluntary
purchases from the Green Energy Program are not included.
Offer voluntary customer-focused renewable
energy programs. 12,989 MWh from Green Energy program
Increase the contribution of renewable energy to
reach the 20% by 2020 carbon reduction goal,
after accounting for the contributions of resource
mix, energy efficiency, conservation, minimum
renewable energy requirements and voluntary
renewable energy programs.
6.4% total renewable energy (6.2% from wind resources and
0.2% from local solar). Hydro resources provided 18.3% for a
total non-carbon emitting portfolio of 24.7%.
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3. Enhance Local Economic Health
Objectives and Metrics Progress
Maintain sufficient revenues through biennial
budget planning for on-going operation and
maintenance of the electric system and meet the
projected requirements of the asset management
plan.
Operate and maintain regionally competitive electric service that promotes energy efficiency and conservation.
Maintain competitive electric rates.
As of July 2014, Fort Collins typical residential customer bills
were in the lowest 16% of 55 Colorado utilities reporting to the
Colorado Association of Municipal Utilities (CAMU).
Maintain efficiency and conservation programs
to help keep customers’ energy bills affordable.
Affordability of Utilities electric service (percentage of area
median income AMI):
x Average Residential Customer: 1.2% of AMI
x Low Income Customer: 1.5% of AMI
x Very Low Income Customer: 2.1% of AMI
x Extremely Low Income Customer: 3.9% AMI
Fort Collins electric and natural gas affordability for average
residential customer: 2.1% of AMI.
Leverage Utilities programs to create local and positive economic impacts.
Strive to invest climate improvement monies
locally in programs that have long-term positive
impacts.
Efficiency programs in 2014 generated over $27 million in local
economic benefits through reduced utility bills, incentives,
leveraged investment and indirect activity (e.g. including the
effects of additional available spending from reducing utility
bills and benefits from efficiency related local activity).
4. Work closely with Platte River Power Authority members and staff to
further City of Fort Collins’ Energy Policy goals
Objectives and Metrics Progress
Develop closer working relationships with the other Platte River cities. With other member cities, provide policy guidance
to Platte River to:
Develop long-term planning policies for
Platte River that facilitate innovative
solutions to future energy challenges.
Platte River continued work on their strategic and resource plans
in 2014 with the intent that it be updated as detailed analyses of
future scenarios are completed, new technologies evolve, and
market opportunities develop. The plan is guide for developing
an adaptive strategy to sustain Platte River Power Authority and
the communities we serve for the next forty years and beyond.
www.prpa.org/sources/strategic-plan/
Diversify the portfolio of energy sources
that serve the City.
Platte River executed an agreement to purchase an additional 60
megawatts of capacity from a wind farm to be constructed in
eastern Colorado by the end of 2014.
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Table 1: Fort Collins Utilities DSM Programs, Budgets, and Outcomes (2014)
Note: ND = no data
2015 Climate Action Plan Framework -
Implementation Update
City Council Work Session – September 8, 2015
ATTACHMENT 6
Direction Sought
1. Does Council have any comments on the Work Plan
summaries?
2. Does Council have feedback on the community
engagement approach?
3. Does Council have feedback on the proposed approach
and elements of the upcoming 2020 CAP Strategic
Plan?
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Community GHG Goals
(Adopted March 2015)
Below 2005 by 2030
Below 2005 by 2020
by 2050
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Municipal GHG Goals
-25%
-20%
-15%
-10%
-5%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
% Change from 2005
Comparison of City & Community GHG
Emissions Relative to Baseline
Change in Municipal Emissions since 2005
Change in Community Emissions since 2005
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• High level strategic plan
• Requires periodic updates
• Each action requires further
analysis and vetting
2015 CAP Framework
Fcgov.com/climateprotection
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Current Innovative Actions
• Community Solar Garden
• On-Bill Financing for Homes and Business
• Lose-A-Watt Prize Initiative
• Utility Building Projects Innovation
• CarShare planning
• Low Stress Bike network
• Commercial Solar Installations
• Advanced Metering data tools
• Community Recycling Ordinance
• Peak Partners Demand Response
• Time-of-Use Rate Pilots
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Implementation Status
• Strategic Initiatives Teams
Ten teams of City staff
and community experts
• Mid-Cycle BFO Offers
Taking action now
• Community Engagement
Plan to involve our
community
• Platte River Power
Authority & Energy Policy
Coordination with CAP
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Council
CAP Executive Team
CAP Core Team
CAP Strategic Initiative Teams
CAP Community Advisory
Committee
CAP Implementation Structure
Leadership at Every Level
Community
Planning Actions Since March 2015
June 2015
• CAP Strategic Initiative Teams Assembled
• City CAP Organizational Structure Developed
• Added Focus on Climate Resilience and Water and Land Use
July 2015
• CAP Mid-Cycle BFO Offers Submitted
July – August 2015
• Strategic Initiatives Teams Develop Draft Work Plans
• Energy Policy Update
September 8 2015
• Council Work Session
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CAP Strategic Initiatives
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#2
#3
#4
#5
#6
Energy Efficiency
Accelerated Alternative
Energy Adoption
Multi-Modal Planning &
Development
Road to Zero Waste
Water and Land Use
Preparation, Adaptation,
and Resilience
Project Teams
#7
#8
#9
#10
Measuring CAP
Performance
Financing Mechanisms
Messaging & Engagement
Pilot Projects & District
Scale Initiatives
Support Teams
Work Plan Summaries
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• Preliminary stages – draft
Not vetted
• Interdepartmental
collaboration
• Templates designed for focus
on brainstorming
• Variety of Action Items
Key Terms
Strategic Initiative
Area of GHG reductions, e.g.
transportation, energy efficiency,
etc.
Strategy Focus
Specific topic to focus on within
a Strategic Initiative
Action Items
Projects, policy changes,
planning initiatives, etc. that
teams are exploring to help
reach the community’s goals
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Work Plan Summaries - Example
Strategic Initiative Team: Multi-Modal Planning & Development
Example Strategy Focus
• Shift land use and parking patterns to reduce VMT
Example Action Item
• Build Out 2020 Low Stress Bicycle Network
Improve bicycle facilities in the network of low-stress
bicycle corridors across the city
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Work Plan Summaries - Example
Strategic Initiative Team: Measuring CAP Performance
Example Strategy Focus
• Identify performance indicators for specific actions or tactics.
Example Action Item
• Assist Strategic Initiative Teams to Develop Metrics
Develop metrics for tracking CAP implementation
Include triple bottom line considerations
Metrics will be used for annual reports, new CAP
Community Dashboard, and Messaging & Engagement
CAP Implementation Documents
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Adopted CAP Goals
CAP Framework
CAP Preliminary Work Plans
2020 CAP Strategic Plan
Project Implementation Plans
2020 CAP Strategic Plan
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Strategic Initiative
Action (Capital Project, Program, Policy)
Lead Implementer (Public/Private Sector)
Partners
Cost (Existing/Needed Resources)
Implementation Timeframe (Short, Med, Long)
Milestones/Benchmarks
Metrics
Target Impact (To Overall GHG)
Co-Benefits (Linked to Other City Plans & TBL)
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Example of 2020 CAP Strategic Plan
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Strategy Action
MULTI-MODAL PLANNING AND
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Downtown Parking Management
Strategy
DEVELOPMENT
2 Launch Automated Bike Share
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Market SmartTrips Rideshare in
Fort Collins
4
Campaign to Electrify Private
Commercial Fleets
5 Bring Car Share to Fort Collins
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Public Use Electric Vehicle
Charging Infrastructure
7
Build Out 2020 Low Stress Bicycle
Network
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Establish Employee Workplace
Charging Program
Lead (City, Private)
of Total 2020 GHG Reductions
= 33,000 MTCO2
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Messaging and Engagement
Community Outreach Plan
• Launch CAP website
• Submit quarterly news update
to Council
• Develop CAP brand
• Host community panels/forums
• Provide additional opportunities
for public involvement and
input
• Specific messaging &
engagement for each Strategic
Initiative
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Example draft visual
www.fcgov.com/climateaction
Messaging and Engagement
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Additional Community
Engagement
• Community Advisory Committee
• Community technical experts &
partners on teams
• Boards and Commissions
• Through existing city programs
• City staff as ambassadors
Mid-Cycle BFO Offers
1. Water Reclamation Biogas
to Co-Gen
2. Energy Efficiency Building
Code Performance
3. Business Planning for
Strategic Initiatives and
Public-Private Partnership
4. CAP Communication,
Engagement, and Progress
Tracking
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Metrics
CAP Community Dashboard
Anticipated Metrics
• Increase in
participation in
community programs
• Community waste
diversion rates
• Electric supply
diversity
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Energy Policy Alignment
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2015 Draft Energy Policy
• Vision
• Policy objectives
• Efficient Built Environment
• Electricity Supply and Distribution
• Transportation and Land Use
• Implementation principles
• Connections and metrics
http://www.fcgov.com/utilities/img/site_specific/uploads/Fort_Collins_2014_Energy_Policy_annual_update.pdf
Platte River Power Authority
Alignment
Strategy Statement:
Platte River Power Authority employs an adaptive
strategy to cost-effectively maintain reliability,
manage risks, and ensure regulatory compliance.
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Unanimously approved by the PRPA Board – August 2015
Platte River Power Authority
Alignment
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Potential Resource Changes – Preliminary Analysis
2015 Energy Mix
Coal
Hydro
Wind
Gas Purchased
2035 Estimated Mix – 50% CO2 reduction
Coal
Wind
Hydro
Solar
Gas
Purchased
2035 Estimated Mix – 35% CO2 reduction
Coal
Hydro
Wind
Solar
Gas
Purchased
Federal and state
regulations are a driving
factor.
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Next Steps
2015
• Sept 22 – Council work session on Energy Policy
• Fall /Winter - S.I. Teams - Work Plan development
• December – Refined CAP modeling complete
• Winter - Form CAP Community Advisory Committee
2016
• CAP website goes live
• Q1 2016 – Communication document to Council begins
• Q1 2016 – Begin implementation of approved offers
• Q2 2016 – 2020 CAP Strategic Plan
• Q2 2016 – Prepare for 2017/2018 budget offers
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Direction Sought
1. Does Council have any comments on the Work Plan
summaries?
2. Does Council have feedback on the community
engagement approach?
3. Does Council have feedback on the proposed approach
and elements of the upcoming 2020 CAP Strategic
Plan?
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planning document that was developed in early 2013 to
guide the implementation of the Water Supply Shortage
Response Plan’s water restrictions.
167 Graywater use
mitigate future wildfire events (?)
151
Poudre River Health Assessment
current desired range of conditions
A collaboration between FCU and NAD that provides an
assessment Framework to evaluate current conditions of
the Poudre River and to develop goals for river system
health.
152
Source Water Quality Monitoring
Programs (Horsetooth & Upper
Poudre)
The Source Water Quality Monitoring programs for
Horsetooth Reservoir and the Upper Poudre are
collaborative efforts with Northern (for HT) as well as the
City of Greeley and Tri-Districts (Upper Poudre) designed to
monitor trends in raw drinking water quality and indicators
of watershed health.
Stormwater Capital Projects
The Drainage Basin Master Plans identify existing
stormwater problems and recommend mitigation
strategies. Capital projects are constructed to help resolve
these problems.
136
Fort Collins Floodplain Management
Public Information Committee
Internal and external stakeholders review outreach efforts
related to flooding and coordinate on target audiences,
messages, and projects to create consistent messaging for
the public.
137 Drainage Criteria and LID regulations
Policies and provides drainage criteria for all new
stormwater design and construction activities.
138 Flood Warning System
Real-time rainfall, streamflow and weather information
from 54 gage sites. Staff is on-call 24-7 from mid-April until
the end of September to monitor conditions and respond to
flood events
Preparation,
Adaptation, and
Resilience
which sets the stormwater policies and provides drainage
criteria for all new stormwater design and construction
activities.
120
Low Impact Development (LID)
Principles
Requires LID on all new development. Allows reduced fees
(incentives) for additional LID. Requires 25% pervious
surface in paved areas and 50% of developed area must
drain to LID device.
121 Energy By Design (Natural Areas)
Collaborative effort to recommend strategies to minimize
impacts from potential oil and gas development on natural
areas (Jan. 2013).
122 Poudre River Downtown Project
Extensive project will improve in-river and bankside
recreation, habitat connectivity through restoration and
rehabilitation, bank protection, stormwater/floodplain
management, water quality, public safety and access, and
transportation in and adjacent to the Poudre River.
123
City of Fort Collins Parks and
Recreation
Environmental Best Management
Practices Manual
Written in 2011, the manual is a tool for park and recreation
professionals to improve our efforts to
include sustainability and protection of the environment in
our decision making process.
124 xeric assistance program
Landscape transformation program using incentives and
education.
125 leakage
Customer outreach service that identifies anomalous water
use (eg leakage) in single family residential accounts and
reaches out to homes with highest water use.
126 landscape permitting / plan review
Reviewing landscape and irrigation plans to meet water
conservation standard (15 gal/ft^2 of permeable area) for
new commercial developments. Irrigation system must be
audited and pass efficiency standard before certificate of
occupancy is given.
121 Energy By Design (Natural Areas)
Collaborative effort to recommend strategies to minimize
impacts from potential oil and gas development on natural
areas (Jan. 2013).
122 Poudre River Downtown Project
Extensive project will improve in-river and bankside
recreation, habitat connectivity through restoration and
rehabilitation, bank protection, stormwater/floodplain
management, water quality, public safety and access, and
transportation in and adjacent to the Poudre River.
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City of Fort Collins Parks and
Recreation
Environmental Best Management
Practices Manual
Written in 2011, the manual is a tool for park and recreation
professionals to improve our efforts to
include sustainability and protection of the environment in
our decision making process.
124 xeric assistance program
Landscape transformation program using incentives and
education.
125 leakage
Customer outreach service that identifies anomalous water
use (e.g. leakage) in single family residential accounts and
reaches out to homes with highest water use.
a recycling bin/receptacle alongside every trash can that is
placed in the City's parks and outdoor recreational facilities.
86 Dog Park Waste - composting initiative
City staff is investigating options to pilot a dog-waste
composting project at a dog park.
87 Sustainable Purchasing (internal)
The City's Purchasing Department tracks "green" products
and encourages efforts to preferentially purchase
sustainable goods and services.
trash enclosures to accommodate recycling services used by
building occupants.
74 Rivendell Recycling Drop Off Facility
Full-service recycling drop-off facility for the public's use
(free) managed by the City.
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Composting education and
demonstration projects
Compost is a valuable soil amendment that helps retain
water and nutrients. Programs include: The Gardens on
Spring Creek Backyard Composting Bin Demonstration; Fort
Collins Online Compost Worm Exchange; and other
educational resources.
76 ClimateWise
Sustainability program for businesses, which helps support
recycling and waste diversion efforts.
77 Soils Recovery project
Stormwater crews, partnering with other City departments,
provides screening and drying for excavated dirt from City
projects, which produces soil mixes, engineering fill
material, and gravel/stone/cobble substitutes.
60 Pay-As-You-Throw Ordinance
Variable-rate pricing program in place since 1995 in Fort
Collins where residents are charged for the collection of
municipal solid waste based on the amount they throw
away.
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Update to PAYT ordinance currently
underway; Council will review
possible amendments October 13
("Community Recycling Ordinance")
Potential outcomes: expand recycling services to more
multi-family complexes and businesses; consider options
for curbside yard trimmings and organics to be collected for
composting; some possible changes to financial rate
structure.
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Waste Reduction and Recycling
Assistance Program (WRAP)
Outreach and incentives for commercial and multi-family
recycling.
45
Traffic Calming/ Reshaping Streets
Study and Program
Funded in 2015-2016, this program aims to calm traffic on
collector-level roadways by reshaping streets and
improving multimodal level of service.
46
Pitkin Low Stress Corridor
Implementation
A project from the 2014 Bicycle Master Plan, FC Moves
obtained approximately $600,000 in federal funding to build
the first low stress corridor. Construction anticipated in
2016.
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Safe Routes to School Strategic Traffic
Infrastructure Program
A new program in 2015 aimed at making small-scale
infrastructure improvements for walking and biking near
schools
48 Bicycle Wayfinding Guidance Manual
Under development in 2015, this was a recommendation of
the Bicycle Master Plan. The new guidance will allow
cyclists to navigate the low-stress network.
49 Open Streets
An event that encourages active transportation and healthy
living by closing a street to cars and opening it to human-
powered transportation. Currently 2 events per year.
50 Bike Summer and Bike Winter
A series of events and activities held annually aimed at
electricity and water use.
12 Lose-a-Watt initiative
Local branding of Georgetown University Energy Prize, a
$5M national energy efficiency competition amongst 50
communities. Branding, competition tools, replicable
models for efficiency innovation and results will determine
the winner.
13 Building code energy performance
Local amendments to the building code to improve
residential and commercial building performance.
Collaborative efforts between the Building Department and
Utilities for education and enforcement.
14 NOCO Energy Star Homes
Collaborative initiative with Platte River and other local
utilities and cities/towns to promote ENERGY STAR qualified
new residential construction.
15 ClimateWise
A voluntary business greenhouse gas reduction (GHG)
program focused on promoting best management practices,
available resources, and innovative ideas in the areas of
energy, waste, water, transportation, and social
responsibility. The program provides technical assistance,
engagement and recognition for participating businesses.
Existing Projects, Programs, Partnerships, Etc. - All S.I. Teams
Energy Efficiency
ATTACHMENT 4
business sector, underserved populations and segments indicating a
lack of visibility on their actions in relation to CAP goals.
2030 focus
- Support ongoing relationships and messaging with business,
financial, and community partners on Fort Collins' climate conscious
culture
Lead By Example
- Develop information for each department on what CAP is, what to
expect, how to contribute.
Community Involvement
Road to Zero Waste
Develop viable solutions to
reduce, divert, recycle, compost,
the community's waste and the
beneficial use of its byproducts.
2020 focus
- increase waste diversion to 75%
- Increase waste diversion within the City organization to 80%
- Enhance community recycling opportunities
- -Support organic waste diversion (composting, anearobic digesters)
both at municipal level and community-wide
- -Reduce and Reuse
2030 focus
- achieve zero waste goal
Lead By Example
- establish recycling and composting as "standard operating
procedures" in each department.
Community Involvement