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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemo - Mail Packet - 8/22/2017 - Memorandum From Lindsay Ex, Liesel Hans, John Phelan, Katy Bigner, Molly Saylor Re: Climate Action Plan: August Update2016 Community Carbon Inventory UPDATE 2 COMMUNITY CARBON INVENTORY | 2016 UPDATE 3 Key 2016 Accomplishments • Energy efficiency investments in 2016 achieved the savings equivalent to removing 3,750 homes’ electricity needs. • Businesses are saving more than $9.5M annually from investments they’ve made in energy efficiency alone. • The community has increased locally-installed solar capacity by almost 3.5X from 2014 to 2016, which not only supports cleaner air but helps to avoid future development of additional electricity generation sources. • Transfort ridership increased by 26% between 2015 and 2016. • City Council unanimously adopted opt-in curbside yard waste pickup. • The City partnered with GRID Alternatives and the Colorado Energy Office to develop a 64 kilowatt solar system which, combined with efficiency improvements, will reduce the energy bills of 20 families annually for 25 years – impacting over 500 low-income households over its lifetime. “It makes financial, social and environmental sense for us to increase our energy efficiency, diversify our energy portfolio for resilience, reduce waste, capitalize on valuable discarded resources for a circular economy and expand multi-modal transportation options for our workforce and community. Increased efficiency requires public-private investments that will require leveraging our role as a municipal utility and large consumer of energy. Cities can be the best practitioners of ‘leading by example’ and scaling up practical solutions.” – Mayor Wade Troxell We are more than halfway to our 2020 goal while also growing our population and economy. 20% REDUCTION 2005 2016 2020 2030 2050 80% REDUCTION NEUTRAL BY 2050 CARBON DOWN 12% 2005 to 2016 Look how far we’ve come with more than a decade of efforts 2005 2016 PER CAPITA EMISSIONS Per capita reductions: 5 Metric Tons per person (-28%) 18 Metric Tons CO2e per person 13 Metric Tons CO2e per person 4 COMMUNITY CARBON INVENTORY | 2016 UPDATE 5 What are GHGs? What is CO2 e? Why Measure? GREENHOUSE GASES (GHG) are gases in the atmosphere that can absorb and emit heat. Science attributes a warming of the Earth’s atmosphere to an increase in GHGs. CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2) is a GHG emitted naturally and from fossil fuel combustion for energy and heat (e.g., coal, natural gas, gasoline and diesel). Global warming contributions from other greenhouse gases (such as methane) are referred to in terms of “carbon dioxide equivalent” or CO2e, which represents the amount of CO2 that would have the same global warming potential as other GHGs. Community carbon inventory goals are tracked in terms of tons of CO2e. CITIES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MORE THAN 70% OF GLOBAL CARBON EMISSIONS. By Fort Collins committing to carbon neutrality by 2050, our community is signaling to the rest of the world we are part of the solution. Fort Collins can have an impact by reducing more than 2 million tons of CO2e from the atmosphere, and we have joined with 500 other communities, through the Compact of Mayors, to illustrate the capacity that municipalities have to significantly impact their future. Our commitment to climate is about more than the environment – it’s about our quality of life, protecting community health and clean air, and our transition to a clean-energy economy. ELECTRICITY: 51% Emissions from electricity use are caused by fossil fuel combustion. Most of our electricity is generated by coal and hydropower, with a small amount from natural gas, and increasing amounts of renewable wind and solar resources. GROUND TRAVEL: 25% Transportation, or ground travel, emissions come from the combustion of fuel, primarily gasoline and diesel, within the City’s Growth Management Area (GMA). NATURAL GAS: 19% Emissions are produced from the combustion of natural gas, primarily for heat. SOLID WASTE: 4% Solid waste emissions in the inventory estimate the decomposition of biodegradable waste (e.g., food waste and yard trimmings) in the landfill. WATER RELATED: 0.3% Emissions from energy and waste are calculated for the collection, treatment, distribution and reclamation of water. Carbon Inventory Categories 50% 26% 19% 4% 0.3% 6 COMMUNITY CARBON INVENTORY | 2016 UPDATE 7 2016 Progress Electricity (51% of inventory) EMISSIONS HAVE DECREASED 12% SINCE 2005. Electricity emissions have decreased since 2005 due to increasing generation of renewable energy and City-led programs to help residents and businesses reduce their electricity consumption. With the inclusion of renewable energy credits, the community is down an additional 2% below the 2005 baseline. The community can help reduce electricity emissions by conserving electricity in their homes and offices. HIGHLIGHTS: • The Rawhide Flats Solar Project came online, providing additional clean energy to Fort Collins. • 2016 saw unprecedented uptake of energy efficiency rebates. Ground Travel (25% of inventory) EMISSIONS HAVE DECREASED BY 6% SINCE 2005. The ground travel portion of the inventory is influenced by miles driven, the types of vehicles on the road and their fuel economy. The community can impact ground travel emissions by taking mass transit, biking, or walking whenever possible, as well as by driving more efficient or alternative fuel vehicles. HIGHLIGHTS: • Looking forward, the new City Plan and Transportation Master Plan will help shape Fort Collins’ growth in a way that reduces the amount of miles driven, further reducing emissions. • Northern Colorado had the 2nd fastest growing market for electric vehicles in the country in 2015. Solid Waste (4% of inventory) EMISSIONS HAVE DECREASED BY 60% SINCE 2005. Solid waste emissions have decreased significantly since the 2005 baseline due to recycling and diversion programs. Further steps are being taken to achieve the Fort Collins’ 2030 zero waste goal, including efforts to manage organic wastes (yard trimmings and food waste) for composting. The community can help lower waste emissions by choosing optional curbside yard waste pick-up. HIGHLIGHTS: • The Community Recycling Ordinance was adopted, extending curbside 8 COMMUNITY CARBON INVENTORY | 2016 UPDATE 9 Trinity Church The sun shone a bit more brightly on the roof of Trinity Lutheran Church just in time for the 2016 holiday season. While that glare could have been divine intervention, it was more likely the 198-panel, 53.5 kW roof- mounted photovoltaic system, installed last fall as part of the church’s longstanding commitment to energy efficiency and sustainability. The project supplies about 70 percent of the church’s power. “It’s part of our faith to do this,” said Wally Jacobson, a member of the church at 301 E. Stuart St., a ClimateWise partner since 2005. The church obtained assistance from the City’s solar rebate program. Namasté Solar installed the panels. Revive Homeowners in the new Revive development on the north side of Fort Collins have been amazed that they can produce more energy than they use in their homes and earn money on their monthly utility bills. The Fort Collins developer, Revive Properties, earned the Grand Prize from the 2016 DOE Housing Innovation Award for the three-story townhomes and the 2016 Housing Innovation Award for their production homes. These homes take advantage of the earth’s underground constant temperature to heat and cool their homes through geothermal heat pumps, reducing emissions typically associated with natural gas, said Susan McFaddin, the development consultant. Kerry Miller Kerry Miller and her husband, Peter, are committed to helping the community with its climate action goals, but they thought an electric car was out of their reach. Rebates from the state and federal government and their car dealer helped them, particularly since 90 percent of their car travel is within the City limits. “You can do really small things by planting a tree in your yard to riding a bike to turning down your hot water heater… It strengthens us as a community because it shows that we care.” Evelyn Carpenter Fort Collins resident Evelyn Carpenter has found it convenient for her family to get curbside yard waste pickup from her trash hauler. City Council in 2016 adopted a new Community Recycling Ordinance that included a new requirement for all trash haulers licensed in the city to offer optional curbside yard trimmings pickup at an additional cost. The service is available annually between April and November. “I like using the service because I really feel good about keeping materials out of the landfill that can otherwise be diverted and used.” Electricity Natural Gas Fort Collins: A Community Making a Difference Solid Waste Ground Travel The City’s 2016 investments were leveraged on an almost 1:1 basis, turning $5.9M of city dollars into over $11M of total investments. Energy efficiency investments in 2016 alone have achieved a savings equivalent to reducing the electricity consumption of 3750 homes. 3750 ALL FOUR PLATTE RIVER POWER AUTHORITY COMMUNITIES invested in a 30MW solar installation at the Rawhide Energy Station, which went online in October 2016, increasing the City’s clean energy portfolio by 2%, equating to a full 1% decrease in emissions. The energy output is equivalent to ~3,500 households with clean energy in Fort Collins alone. MIL MIL 5.9 10 COMMUNITY CARBON INVENTORY | 2016 UPDATE 11 In addition to existing programs, key activities in 2017 will also include: • An update to the City’s comprehensive plan, the Transportation Master Plan, and the Transit Plan, which will integrate the community’s climate action goals into these broader planning efforts. • Development of the Climate Economy Action Plan, which identifies potential private-sector tools and financing strategies in support of CAP objectives. • Continued emphasis on community engagement to involve as many community members as possible to achieve the goals. • Options for additional composting for residents and restaurants are being explored through the community recycling ordinance. City Contacts City Council/City Manager • Wade Troxell, Mayor • Gerry Horak, Mayor Pro Tem, District 6 • Bob Overbeck, District 1 • Ray Martinez, District 2 • Ken Summers, District 3 • Kristin Stephens, District 4 • Ross Cunniff, District 5 • Darin Atteberry, City Manager CAP Executive Team • Jeff Mihelich, Deputy City Manager • Kelly DiMartino, Assistant City Manager • Mike Beckstead, Chief Financial Officer • Kevin Gertig, Utilities Executive Director • Laurie Kadrich, Director of Planning, Development, and Transportation • Jackie Kozak Thiel, Chief Sustainability Officer • Lucinda Smith, Environmental Services Department Director • Lindsay Ex, Climate Program Manager It Takes a Community How can you help? Here in Fort Collins, we are fortunate to have a community that embraces conservation, active lifestyles and innovative solutions. We have ambitious goals, and as a community, we can work together to get there. • Sign up for local 2020 related news and events at www.fcgov.com/climateaction. How can you get engaged? • Learn more at www.fcgov.com/climateaction. Where we are HEADING IN 2017 • Innovate Fort Collins Challenge – We’re also engaging the private, public and academic sectors to help reach our goals through this challenge, which will fund projects up to $250,000 capable 2016 Community Carbon Inventory 17-13449 Auxiliary aids and services are available for persons with disabilities. V/TDD: 711 www.fcgov.com/climateaction Energy Policy 2016 ANNUAL UPDATE 2 ENERGY POLICY | 2016 UPDATE 3 To the Point: Electricity emissions are substantially lower from both a community-use perspective and from our utility-ownership perspective as a member owner of Platte River. This report provides an update of 2016 activities and results related to the Fort Collins Utilites’ Energy Policy, adopted in 2015. The Energy Policy reflects our community’s values of reliability, safety, affordability, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction, pollution prevention and energy independence. It provides goals for the prioritization of decision making, programs and services related to the quantity of use, and the sources of energy for electricity, thermal end-uses and transportation. Find out more: fcgov.com/utilities/what-we-do fcgov.com/conserve fcgov.com/climateaction 2016 Key Outcomes 2005 to 2016 Look how far we’ve come. Comparing electricity greenhouse gas emissions • Electricity use per person has decreased by over 12% since 2005. • Efficiency programs saved over 29,700 megawatt-hours; enough to serve over 3,750 typical Fort Collins homes. • Fort Collins buildings were over 18% more efficient than in 2005. • Renewable energy comprised over 14% of electricity sources. • Electric reliability remained high, with an average system downtime of less than 19 minutes per customer. • Fort Collins electricity rates remain in the lowest quartile of those in Colorado. Energy Policy Update Report Contents Community Energy Use Built Environment and Efficiency Electricity Supply Community Economics and Partnerships Looking Ahead Metric/Indicator 2016 Value % Change from 2005 Community electricity GHG emissions * 1,031,255 metric tons -14% Utilities share of Platte River Power Authority (Platte River) electricity GHG emissions ** 1,433,168 metric tons -17% *Utilities’ electric emissions reporting includes qualifying renewable energy credits. Without these credits, emissions were down 12%. **Utilities is a 48% equity share owner of Platte River. To the Point: We can lead in energy efficiency and renewables with affordable rates and high reliability. GOOD GOOD 4 ENERGY POLICY | 2016 UPDATE 5 Community Energy Use 2016 Energy Use Per Person Compared to 2005 Fort Collins energy and climate goals encompass all forms of energy used in the community, including electricity, natural gas and petroleum-based liquid fuels. To understand the challenges of transitioning the community’s energy systems, this section characterizes energy use and sources with both primary energy and greenhouse gas metrics. ELECTRICITY 12% PETROLEUM 22% NATURAL GAS 15% To the Point: Per capita energy use is lower for all three primary energy sources, demonstrating that Fort Collins continues to improve efficiency. To the Point: Electricity is the largest single energy-use source of greenhouse gas emissions, followed by transportation fuels and natural gas used for heating and industrial processes. Energy Sources & Carbon Emissions *Non-carbon at the point of generation; includes wind, solar and hydroelectric. C � � � � � E � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � C � � � � � 6 ENERGY POLICY | 2016 UPDATE 7 75,300 MWh 11,300 250 MWh MWh Built Environment and Efficiency The building sector is Fort Collins’ top energy consumer and contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Efficiency is generally the lowest cost resource, compared to new sources of energy. For new construction, building right the first time locks in energy savings and offers benefits for decades to come. By reducing the overall demand for energy, efficiency also makes all new resource options more feasible and cost effective. Building Energy Use Compared to 2005 SQUARE FOOTAGE 31% ENERGY PER SQUARE F00T 18% 2016 Efficiency Program Savings • 29,700,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) • Equivalent to 2% of the community’s electric use or over 3,750 typical Fort Collins homes The Energy Policy efficiency target was 1.75% in 2016, rising to 2% in 2018 and 2.5% in 2020. Cumulative Energy Savings Megawatt-hours (MWh) saved To the Point: Customers are taking advantage of efficiency programs at a record pace and energy- use intensity data demonstrates the results. To the Point: Efficiency savings accumulate over time and are delivered by a wide range of programs, with businesses driving 60% of the reductions. Efficiency Works – Neighborhood Pilot The 2016 pilot demonstrated that a streamlined process and community-based marketing could dramatically improve results. Participation doubled and resulted in 50% higher energy savings and 60% higher carbon savings per home over the traditional model. 2002 2005 2010 167,600 2015 MWh How We Saved: Efficiency Programs Efficiency Works- Business 60% Other Existing Programs 15% Home Energy Reports 15% New Construction Programs 10% New Construction Programs Energy Code and Green Building Integrated Design Assistance Program Other Existing Efficiency Programs • Appliance Rebates 8 ENERGY POLICY | 2016 UPDATE 9 Fort Collins will provide the innovation and leadership necessary to succeed in our transition to clean, low-carbon energy systems.” Kevin R. Gertig, Utilities Executive Director 10 ENERGY POLICY | 2016 UPDATE 11 Utilities’ Distributed Solar Capacity in kW Electricity Supply The objective of Utilities’ electricity supply system is to design and maintain the infrastructure to facilitate a diverse, efficient, economical, reliable, clean and secure transition to higher levels of renewable energy sources–both distributed and utility scale. As a member owner, Utilities receives all electricity from Platte River, while customers also are able to provide electricity with on-site generation. • 14% renewable (target 20% by 2020)* • 1% local renewable (target 2% by 2020) • 64% coal (target maximum 60% by 2020) *includes wind, solar and bundled renewable energy credits 2016 Electricity Results and Resource Mix Coal Hydro Wind Purchases Solar Gas 64% 19% 13% 2% 1% 0.5% Rawhide Flats Solar Project Platte River commissioned a 30-megawatt solar array, located at the Rawhide Energy Station. The solar array will add an additional 2% to Utilities’ renewable energy resources in 2017. Peak Partners Demand Response Utilities’ demand response system includes over 2,000 Wi-Fi thermostats, over 1,000 electric water heaters, in-home displays and commercial openADR communications. The program is evolving toward a distributed energy resource management system with incorporation of electric vehicles and battery storage. 1,383 kW of additional distributed solar capacity was added in 2016. PV SOLAR Electric Reliability Utilities continued to exceed reliability targets with a SAIDI* rating of 19 minutes. This is well below the target of 24 minutes and the national average of 63 minutes. *System Average Interruption Duration Index Solar Energy Fort Collins Utilities received the Solsmart Gold Certification from the International City Manager’s Association, recognizing supportive policies and procedures for expansion of solar energy. To the Point: Utilities continues to focus on cleaner sources of electricity, high reliability and advanced grid systems. 2004 13 12 ENERGY POLICY | 2016 UPDATE 13 Community Economics and Partnerships Efficiency and solar programs supported an estimated 191 jobs. Utilities’ Electric Rates 2016 rate class ranking among Colorado utilities The Energy Policy directs and supports Utilities’ leadership in the transition to a clean-energy economy. The City has the potential to stimulate local innovation and entrepreneurial activity, attract new partners and outside capital, and encourage funding for cutting-edge research and development. Efficiency programs generated nearly $38 million in local economic benefits through reduced utility bills, direct rebates and leveraged investment. Platte River Power Authority and the other member cities are essential partners for efficiency, renewable energy and resource planning. The Lose-a-Watt competition, through the Georgetown University Energy Prize, was a two-year community-scale efficiency challenge. A winner will be announced in 2017. Xcel Energy is a key partner, as most Fort Collins Utilities customers also are Xcel customers. Utilities is participating in a unique collaboration on data, outreach and programs through the Partners in Energy Program. Colorado State University is providing advanced electricity system modeling via a grant from the National Science Foundation and the Sustainable Healthy Cities initiative. Elevations Credit Union became the Home Efficiency Loan Program partner in 2016 to continue helping customers finance efficiency improvements. 71 SOLAR INDUSTRY JOBS 120 EFFICIENCY JOBS LOW RATES Residential: 13% $ Small Commercial: 15% Large Commercial: 16% Industrial: 22% Key Partnerships Source: Colorado Association of Municipal Utilities (CAMU) 14 ENERGY POLICY | 2016 UPDATE 15 Energy Policy Vision: Fort Collins is a leader in the transition to sustainable and resilient local energy systems to serve the community’s 2050 carbon neutral future. Looking Ahead City Contacts City Council/City Manager • Wade Troxell, Mayor • Gerry Horak, Mayor Pro Tem, District 6 • Bob Overbeck, District 1 • Ray Martinez, District 2 • Ken Summers, District 3 • Kristin Stephens, District 4 • Ross Cunniff, District 5 • Darin Atteberry, City Manager It Takes a Community How can you help? Here in Fort Collins, we are fortunate to have a community that embraces conservation, active lifestyles and innovative solutions. We have ambitious goals, and as a community, we can work together to get there. Find out more: fcgov.com/utilities/what-we-do fcgov.com/conserve fcgov.com/climateaction 2005 2016 2020 2030 2050 20% REDUCTION 80% REDUCTION NEUTRAL BY 2050 CARBON DOWN 12% This is a dynamic time for the energy industry, with rapidly evolving technology and economics. Several key initiatives for 2017 and beyond include: Building Energy Scoring: Utilities will be looking at the benefits of scoring building energy performance. This can be a tool to support efficiency improvements and provide important information for owners and occupants. Time-of-Use Rates: Taking advantage of our advanced metering system, Council will be reviewing options for time-of-use rates. This fundamental pricing change will open new avenues for innovation. Customized Resource Planning: Platte River is modeling electricity supply scenarios with dramatically higher levels of renewable energy to provide a roadmap for future decision making. Electricity Markets: A group of intermountain west utilities are investigating the formation of an organized electricity market that will include Fort Collins Utilities and Platte River. As a community, we are moving in the right direction to reduce carbon emissions. 2016 Energy Policy 17-10736 970-212-2900 • utilities@fcgov.com Auxiliary aids and services are available for persons with disabilities. V/TDD: 711 ANNUAL UPDATE WATER 2016 CONSERVATION REPORT Cultivate a water-efficient, adaptive and knowledgeable customer base through education and cost-effective water efficiency programs while supporting the City’s Strategic Plan and its social, environmental and economic health. The City of Fort Collins Utilities has a strong commitment to ensure the efficient use of its natural resources. The Utilities’ Water Conservation Program is 40 years in the making and has resulted in lower per capita water use, even as population has grown significantly. These programs have benefited customers and Utilities by delaying or avoiding significant capital costs through reduced water bills. Find out more at fcgov.com/water-efficiency-plan fcgov.com/conserve On average, residential customers used GALLONS PER PERSON PER DAY In 2016 alone, water conservation programs saved about which is equal to water use of 786 single-family homes in Fort Collins. engaged customers thousands of times throughout the year, with over people attending a variety of classes and events and about Efficiency programs cost LESS THAN A PENNY PER GALLON saved annually (even less over the lifetime of the action!). NEW WATER SUPPLIES CAN COST UP TO 15 CENTS PER GALLON. means that treatment facilities and other infrastructure don’t need to be as large and will cost less. The water treatment plant was built for a larger average demand. We now rent the excess capacity to other water providers, which OUR GOAL Our Mission CHEAPER THAN BUYING NEW SUSTAINED CONSERVATION WATER EFFICIENCY is doing MORE WITH LESS – not doing without WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAMS SAVING EVEN MORE... EXAMPLE: WATER TREATMENT PLANT The Halligan Water Supply Storage project does not need to be as big, which led to $6 MILLION IN AVOIDED COSTS. EXAMPLE: HALLIGAN WATER SUPPLY STORAGE THE XERISCAPE DEMONSTRATION GARDEN X 3,600 x 786 Audits & Assessments Direct Install ABOUT 20,000 FORT COLLINS RESIDENTS RECEIVED A HOME WATER REPORT, which provided engaging customized information to households and contributed to their water use We audited THIS IS OVER 40 MILLION GALLONS OF WATER AND THE AVERAGE ANNUAL USE OF 435 SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES. Does not include wholesale or system losses, which totaled 1,058.9 million gallons. It is illegal to waste water in Fort Collins. Fortunately we have a city full of caring citizens who can be our eyes around town. WE FOLLOWED UP AND RESOLVED 55 INSTANCES OF WASTING WATER. reducing outdoor water waste while keeping Fort Collins beautiful. in millions of gallons in millions of gallons SPRINKLER SYSTEMS REDUCING AN AVERAGE OF 2.5%. REBATED & INSTALLED: 1,033 AERATORS 931 TOILETS/URINALS 525 SHOWERHEADS 1,146 WASHERS/DISHWASHERS 1,750 IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT GOOD TO KNOW: Auxiliary aids and services are available for persons with disabilities. V/TDD: 711 To read the 2016 Update, visit: fcgov.com/residential-water-efficiency LEARN MORE WHERE DOES THE WATER GO? GALLONS PER CAPITA PER DAY* 2016 SAVINGS BY PROGRAM AREA TOTAL: 70 MILLION GALLONS 2,599 1,061 141 3,555 20K 416 Commercial Single-Family Multi-Family Duplex 0 2016 Water Conservation Annual Report 2016 Water Conservation Annual Report | 1 Meet the 2016 Water Conservation Team Liesel Hans Water Conservation Manager Renee Davis Water Conservation Specialist Eric Olson Water Conservation Coordinator Cindy Burge Horticulturalist Seasonal Sprinkler Auditors Emilie Abbott Kayla Betzold Dan Graves Ry Weber Water Conservation Intern Natalie Knowles Cover photos (top to bottom, left to right): watershed tour, sprinkler audit training, a sprinkler head, gaillardia flowers, the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden Introduction The 25th Water Conservation Annual Report is prepared for the Fort Collins City Council and the Fort Collins Utilities water service area. This report includes accomplishments, information on water use in the Utilities service area and an update on the provisions of Utilities’ Water Efficiency Plan. Utilities’ Water Conservation Program is a proactive response to the increasing demands for water, the natural variability of water supplies and the projected impacts of climate change on the water supply. The Water Conservation Team offers a comprehensive portfolio of programs that provides resources and education for the community to achieve sustained reductions in water use. Programs include incentives for efficient landscapes, technology, appliances and fixtures, leak detection and reduction efforts, education and outreach, as well as foundational activities like building and land use codes and other regulations. Water efficiency means doing more with less – not without. Utilities strives to ensure that water resources are used for beneficial purposes and not wasted. These efforts help reduce the long-term costs of water supply and meet the demands of current and future customers. Students participating at the Children’s Water Festival 2016 Water Conservation Annual Report | 2 What Do We Do? Educate and Inform Education, information and outreach are the foundation of Utilities’ Water Conservation programs. Events and programs raise awareness for residents, businesses and children about how and why to be water-efficient. Staff provide in- person guidance, including facility assessments for commercial and residential programs, as well as Utilities’ popular, free sprinkler audit program. In addition to the community-wide campaigns, customized information is provided through the leak detection program, Home Water Reports and Utilities’ online Monitor My Use tool. Incentivize and Motivate Utilities offers rebates for installing water efficient fixtures, appliances and irrigation equipment. This motivates customers to choose the most efficient options and replace old, inefficient models sooner than they might have otherwise. Staff continually evaluate these efforts and create new opportunities. For example, the newly revamped Xeriscape Incentive Program provides guidance and rebates for installing a water-efficient landscape at residential sites. Develop and Support Regulations and Codes Regulations ensure a minimum level of efficiency for both indoor and outdoor water use. Water Conservation staff review and inspect irrigation plans and sites, ensuring that new developments meet the water efficiency standards set out in the Land Use code. This includes keeping an eye on upcoming regulations, like graywater and rain barrels. Participate in Communitywide Partnerships Coordination and partnering with other City departments and community organizations maximizes the effectiveness and reach of Water Conservation programs. For example, Utilities partners with the Gardens on Spring Creek to develop and support their spring education series. Participate at State and Federal Level The Water Conservation Team participates in state and federal organizations focused on water efficiency, including Colorado WaterWise, the Alliance for Water Efficiency, the Irrigation Association and more. Did you know? Water efficiency is cheaper than buying new supplies. Efficiency programs cost less than a penny per gallon saved annually (even less over the lifetime of action), while new water supplies can cost up to 15 cents per gallon. 2016 Water Conservation Annual Report | 3 Water Conservation Planning In early 2015, the Water Conservation Team began developing an update to the 2010 Water Conservation Plan, which the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) now refers to as a Water Efficiency Plan. Water Conservation staff recruited cross-departmental City staff along with members of the City Water Board to create a technical advisory group that met throughout the summer to discuss key issues, set goals and priorities and review content and materials. Council approved and adopted this new plan on March 1, 2016. Staff sent the plan to the CWCB in early 2017 for state review and approval. The new plan sets a goal to reduce community water use to 130 gallons per capita per day (GPCD) by 2030. It also outlines areas of opportunity and implementation strategies to guide the Water Conservation team’s activities. The previous goal was to reach 140 GPCD by 2020. This planning effort is in compliance with the state’s Water Conservation Act of 2004, which requires all water providers that deliver over 2,000 acre-feet of water to submit a plan outlining conservation goals and the specific measures to achieve those goals at least every seven years. Learn more: fcgov.com/water- efficiency-plan. Did you know? The savings from water conservation programs (about 70 million gallons in 2016) is enough to provide water for 786 homes in Fort Collins. 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2016 Water Conservation Annual Report | 4 Did you know? Water use in 2016 was 145 GPCD for Utilities’ water service area, down over 29 percent from the 2000 GPCD of 204. Water Use Total treated water use was about 8.4 billion gallons, which was about 5 percent greater than the projected demand. This was, in part, due to relatively dry conditions throughout the summer. Water use in June and July was significantly higher in 2016 than in 2015. The region experienced a very warm fall where the average high temperature in September was around 88 degrees while it was only 83 in 2015 and only 78 in 2014. The highest daily water demand occurred July 11 with over 44 million gallons treated. As a comparison, the average demand was about 23 million gallons per day. Did you know? It is illegal to waste water in Fort Collins. Water Conservation staff followed up and resolved 55 instances of reported water wasting. Sprinkler Auditors assess homeowners’ sprinkler systems and advise clients on how to address issues that result in wasting water. 2016 Water Conservation Annual Report | 5 How Are We Doing? The new Water Efficiency Plan goal is to reduce Utilities’ water service area use to 130 GPCD. Since a significant portion of water use is driven by the weather, hot, dry years like 2012 cause average water use to spike, whereas cooler, wetter years like 2014 result in less water use. In order to compare across years, we calculate an average water use that has been normalized to account for the varying weather conditions. The graph below shows normalized average water use relative to our new goal. Water Savings from Water Conservation Programs: Total water savings from water conservation programs was estimated at about 70 million gallons. As a comparison, total water savings in 2014 was only 27 million gallons. The additional savings are due to:  Improved tracking and evaluation of conservation efforts  Commercial customers taking on more efficiency projects  More direct installs (rather than only recommendations) during home efficiency audits  New and enhanced programs and projects o Home Water Reports o Xeriscape Incentive Program  Peak Partners showerhead replacement efforts, a Water-Energy Nexus initiative 144 152 147 143 146 145 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Fort Collins Utilities Service Area Water Use Gallons per Capital per Day (GPCD) Informational Reports Residential Rebates Commercial Rebates Audits and Assessments Direct Install Continuous Consumption Landscape Programs and City Projects 40 10 9 4 4 2 1 2015 Goal: 130 GPCD by 2030 2016 Water Conservation Annual Report | 6 Did you know? Over 20,000 Fort Collins residents received Home Water Reports that provide engaging, customized information about their water use. These customers reduced their use by an average of 2.5 percent. This resulted in 124 acre-feet of savings in 2016, or about 40 million gallons of water and the average annual use of 453 single-family homes. Water Use by Sector 28,898 2,560 2,320 1,323 2016 Accounts Served Single Family Commercial Multi Family Duplex 3,555 2,599 1,061 141 2016 Water Use (million gallons) Commercial Single Family Multi Family Duplex 2016 Water Conservation Annual Report | 7 Did you know? Residential water use in Utilities’ service area was estimated at 78 GPCD in 2016, down 38 percent from 2000. Water Use: Indoor vs. Outdoor Using average winter water use levels as an estimate for average indoor use, we can estimate how much water is applied outdoors. In the hottest and driest months of the summer, Fort Collins uses around 60 percent of all treated water outdoors. Average daily water use in the summer is about 30 million gallons each day; by comparison, only 14 million gallons are typically used on an average day in December. 8% 16% 46% 70% 71% 69% 61% 23% 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Water Use, million gallons Estimated Indoor vs. Outdoor Use Commercial Customers 2016 Outdoor Indoor 9% 8% 45% 67% 68% 63% 52% 13% 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Water Use, million gallons Estimated Indoor vs. Outdoor Use Residential Customers 2016 Outdoor Indoor 2016 Water Conservation Annual Report | 8 How Did the Community Save in 2016?  416 homeowners volunteered for free sprinkler system audits, reducing outdoor water waste while keeping Fort Collins beautiful.  79 ClimateWise partners reported taking a total of 409 water-saving actions. 41 of these partners did enough to earn a water badge. The most popular strategy was a simple one: ensuring that hand-washing sinks have an efficient aerator installed, reducing flow to only 0.5 gallons per minute.  30 customers installed water-wise landscapes, which provide year-round interest and require less water.  More than 1,000 customers were contacted via the Continuous Consumption program. This new service helps customers track down leaks, reduce water waste, save money and fix issues that would otherwise go unnoticed or cause significant property damage.  Water Conservation staff reviewed 91 new construction landscape plans and 66 irrigation plans and site inspections. This helps generate efficient outdoor water use on new properties from the start. Since it became available in 2014, over 13,000 customers have signed up for Monitor My Use, an online tool to help understand utility bills, use patterns and how to save water and money. More than 800 of these customers are taking advantage of the alert features to warn them about exceeding their budget or an unusual spike in usage. 4,677 alerts and 7,381 weekly usage reports were sent in 2016 alone.  The City replaced the Senior Center toilets and showerheads with high-efficiency fixtures in 2016, which is reducing water use by 163,630 gallons each year.  The City completed a comprehensive remodel at the Eldora Pool Ice Center (EPIC), including the pool and the facility’s showerheads. This project is estimated to save 662,570 gallons of water each year.  The City Parks Department has a goal to water park areas at 90 percent of the evapotranspiration (ET) rate or less. ET is effectively how much irrigation water is needed beyond the rainfall received. In 2016, the average water use was only 86 percent of the ET rate.  More than 3,600 people attended a variety of classes and events, and over 4,500 benefited from an efficiency program like rebates or the free sprinkler audit program. o This includes the installation of: Where Did You See Us?  Poudre Runs Through It  High Plains Landscape Workshop  Fix-a-Leak Week  CityWorks  City Technical Training Series  Gardens on Spring Creek Classes  Earth Day  Northern Water Conservation Fair  Children’s Water Festival  EnviroVation – a celebration of ClimateWise partners’ achievements  Big Splash – a celebration of history at the old Fort Collins Water Works  Watershed Bus Tours  National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation  Xeriscape Demonstration Garden Party  Xeriscape Incentive Program Fall Open House  Landscaping with Colorado Native Plants  Colorado WaterWise Conservation Summit  Utah Water Conservation Forum  Wyoming Green Industry Workshop  Irrigation Association CLIA trainings  WaterSmart Innovations Conference  Irrigation Association Annual Show and Conference Did you know? The Xeriscape Demonstration Garden at City Hall, the second ever in the world, was built in 1986 after Denver Water's first demonstration garden. The garden is open to the public and demonstrates attractive, water-saving landscapes. Water Efficiency Saves Money Water conservation is the most cost-effective water resource. Sustained water savings allows Utilities to avoid or delay long-term capital expenses. For example, sustained conservation means that treatment facilities and other infrastructure do not need to be as large or expensive. As a result:  The Halligan Water Supply Storage project does not need to be as big as originally thought, which results in $6 million in avoided costs.  The Water Treatment facility was built for a larger average demand; the excess capacity now is rented to other water providers, which results in millions of dollars of revenue each year. The Water Conservation Team hosts several events and booths throughout the year, like this one at the Poudre Runs Through It. 2016 Water Conservation Annual Report | 9 Additional 2016 Highlights Xeriscape Incentive Program The Water Conservation Team developed a new program to help homeowners transform high water-use landscapes into water-wise “xeriscape” landscapes. The new Xeriscape Incentive Program “XIP”, which replaces the old Xeriscape Design Assistance Program (XDAP), includes free educational classes and online resources. It also puts greater emphasis on helping the homeowner adapt their watering technology and schedule to meet the needs of their new landscape and reduce their summer water bills. Once a participant has successfully installed a qualifying xeriscape, they can apply for a $0.75 per square foot rebate for up to 1,000 square feet. In 2016, 15 participants transformed a total of 15,700 square feet through XIP. 17 participants also finished transformations through the old XDAP. Toilet Recycling In 2016, over 900 toilets were recycled, diverting tons of porcelain from the landfill. The program is a partnership between the Utilities, Environmental Services and Streets departments. Customers dropped off their high water-using toilets at the City’s Hoffman Mill facility and the Streets Department crushed them into road base. New in 2016, customers could also drop their toilets off at the new Timberline Recycling Center. Customers who replaced their toilets with qualifying models were eligible to receive a $50 to $75 rebate. WaterSense Legislation In 2016, Colorado became a WaterSense state (SB14-103), which means that as of September 1, 2016, manufacturers can only sell WaterSense labeled fixtures to distributors, wholesalers, retailers, developers and homebuilders in the State of Colorado. This includes lavatory faucets, showerheads, flushing urinals and tank-type toilets and water closets. An EPA WaterSense label certifies that a fixture has been independently tested through a public/private partnership to meet high standards for water savings and performance. These standards help support water efficiency beyond the Utilities’ programs, especially in new homes. Toilet Recycling Bin at the City Streets Facility. 2016 Water Conservation Annual Report | 10 Learn more at: fcgov.com/conserve fcgov.com/water-efficiency-plan Auxiliary aids and services are available for persons with disabilities. V/TDD 711 1,033 aerators, 931 toilets/urinals, 525 showerheads, 1,146 clothes washers/dishwashers and 1,750 pieces of irrigation equipment. Fort Collins residents learn about water-wise landscapes. 2024 2026 2028 2030 Water use in gallons per capita per day (GPCD) Water Conservation Milestones and Goals 2010 Goal: 140 GPCD by 2020 2015 Goal: 130 GPCD by 2030 Surge of conservation activities in reaction to the 2001-03 Drought 50 100 150 200 2000 2005 2010 2015 We reached out to over 1,000 RESIDENTS and helped them track down leaks. This new service helps customers REDUCE WASTE, SAVE MONEY AND FIX LEAKS that would have otherwise gone unnoticed or caused significant property damage. CONTINUOUS CONSUMPTION Informational Reports 40 Residential Rebates Commercial Rebates Continuous Consumption Landscape Programs & City Projects 10 4 21 204 29% SINCE 2000 145 17-10648 9 4 *weather normalized The updated Water Efficiency Plan has a goal to reduce use to 130 GALLONS PER CAPITA PER DAY 2030 BY THE YEAR at City Hall was built in 1986 and is the 2nd oldest in the world. 38% DOWN SINCE 2000 RESULTS IN MILLIONS OF DOLLARS OF REVENUE EACH YEAR. DEMONSTRATES ATTRACTIVE LANDSCAPES EFFICIENCY IS 126 GAL 2000: 126 GAL 2016: 78 GAL 78 WATER ENERGY NEXUS WATER EFFICIENCY REDUCES ENERGY USE: Energy is used to treat, transport and heat water. 2016 XERISCAPE INCENTIVE PROGRAM During the pilot year of the Xeriscape Incentive Program, 15 TRANSFORMATIONS were completed, which equals over 15,000 SQUARE FEET of high-water use turf transformed into beautiful, water-wise landscapes. THAT SAVE WATER 70 MILLION GALLONS OF WATER 4,500 CUSTOMERS participating in a program or completing an efficiency project. We are more than halfway to the 2020 goal! Utilities Contacts • Kevin R. Gertig Executive Director • Lisa Rosintoski Customer Connections Manager • Tim McCollough Light & Power Operations Manager • John Phelan Resource Conservation Manager 2005 22 2006 36 2007 44 2008 63 2009 348 2010 722 2011 1,071 2012 1,372 2014 2,625 2013 1,667 2015 7,526 2016 8,909 and Recycling • Home Lighting • Conservation Corps • Peak Partners Demand Response • Efficiency Works-Home E � � � � � � � � � � E � � � � � T � � � E � � � � � U � � � � T � � � P � � � � � � E � � � � � � � � � � � � R E S I D E N T I A L 2 5 % I N D U S T R I A L 1 9 % W A S T E & O T H E R 7 % C O M M E R C I A L 2 4 % T R A N S P O R T A T I O N 2 5 % N A T U R A L G A S 3 7 % N A T U R A L G A S 3 8 % G A S O L I N E & D I E S E L 3 7 % E L E C T R I C I T Y 2 6 % P E T R O L E U M 3 7 % C O A L 1 6 % N O N - C A R B O N 9 % * E L E C T R I C I T Y 5 1 % N A T U R A L G A S 1 9 % W A S T E 4 % G A S O L I N E & D I E S E L 2 5 % of achieving carbon reductions in energy, transportation, and waste. The community responded by submitting over 60 applications worth $5.5 million! More at www.fcgov.com/innovate. • Addition of over 6 megawatts (over 6500 metric tons of C02e) of enhanced solar development via expansion of residential and commercial rebates, a new round of Solar Power Purchase Program projects and a joint community solar project with Platte River Power Authority. Increased transparency of data via the CAP Dashboard, which highlights community progress. ftcollinscap.clearpointstrategy.com Program Contacts Lindsay Ex lex@fcgov.com 970-224-6143 Molly Saylor msaylor@fcgov.com 970-224-6143 11 2016 Highlights • Partners reduced energy use by 4.3M kWh - the equivalent of 542 homes worth of energy savings. • 92% of partners earned the Waste badge and diverted over 85,000 tons of material from the landfill. • Partners also made significant contributions to the benefit of the larger community through the Social Responsibility Badge, donating over $3.3M for community benefit and contributing 63,213 volunteer hours. Good news! CITY* CITY & COMMUNITY *Represents new dollars invested recycling to all businesses and multi- family residents by 2020. • The Timberline Recycling Center opened in 2016, helping keep hard-to- recycle materials out of the landfill. Natural Gas (19% of inventory) EMISSIONS HAVE INCREASED BY 5% SINCE 2005. In Fort Collins, natural gas is primarily used for heating homes and businesses. Natural gas burns cleaner than other fossil fuels, but it still contributes to greenhouse gases, and production and processing contributes to emissions outside of our community. Growth in natural gas emissions has increased more slowly than the community’s population, one indicator of per capita conservation. Community members can help reduce their natural gas emissions by lowering their thermostat in the winter and raising it in the summer. Water Related (0.3% of inventory) EMISSIONS HAVE INCREASED BY 5% SINCE 2005. Water-related emissions account for less than 1% of overall greenhouse gas emissions. Water use and conservation have a low impact on our inventory but are important to ecosystem services essential to our community. Water conservation is an important component of long-term climate resiliency. Community members can help reduce emissions and conserve water by carefully monitoring their irrigation systems for leaks. HIGHLIGHT: • Total system wide water use over the last 10 years is 10% lower than the Fort Collins may prior 10 years. not be able to solve climate change as one community, but we can be part of the solution. What is a community carbon inventory? A community carbon inventory follows a standard protocol to quantify a city’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, including CO2, CH4, N2O. Carbon inventories are iterative, meaning they fluctuate year-to-year as we experience the impacts of weather, get access to better data, or learn something new about how GHGs impact the atmosphere. 64% 19% 2% 1% 14% 0.5% About 95% of the community’s emissions come from electricity, natural gas, and transportation activities 2016 Fort Collins Electricity Resource Mix Coal Hydro Wind Purchases Solar Gas The City’s Energy Policy is aiming for 20% of our energy to be produced from wind and solar resources (up from 15% in 2016) and to limit coal resources to no more than 60% by 2020. 2005 2016 COMMUNITY CARBON INVENTORY Net reductions: 275,813 Metric Tons (-12%) 2.3 Million Metric Tons CO2e 2.1 Million Metric Tons CO2e -12% -10% -8% -6% -4% -2% -0% COLORADO COMMUNITIES ARE MAKING PROGRESS* LAKEWOOD: DOWN 9% From 2007 (2010) 12 MT per capita FORT COLLINS: DOWN 12% From 2005 (2010) 13 MT per capita COLORADO: DOWN 5% From 2005 (2010) 25 MT per capita BOULDER: DOWN 5% From 2005 (2010) 17 MT per capita DENVER: DOWN 8% From 2005 (2010) 13 MT per capita *Community carbon accounting practices di er; e orts were made to align the data shown here to the extent possible.