Climate Change Advisory Committee December 5, 2008

Brief Introduction of Members

Agenda Action Items: Approval of Minutes (11/5, 11/14) Review of Task and Time Management Comments on ITB ‘Qualifications and Experience’ Presentation from the Center for Climate Strategies Public Comment Lunch Discussion of Draft Scoring Template Discussion of Subcommittee Membership Subcommittee Breakout

Action Item – Approval of Minutes November 5, 2008 November 14, 2008 (Meeting/Conference Call) Minutes from 12/2 conference call will be provided prior to the 1/22 meeting Questions or comments prior to action?

Time and Task Management DEP drafts 1 st version of climate change action plan (for purposes of public comment). Begins 2/28/09, End 4/28/09 – Full CCAC Meeting on February 4 All CCAC recommendations for: GHG reduction options, targets, timelines, must be made before 6/14/09 – Full CCAC Meeting on June 3 CCAC will have an opportunity to recommend edits of the final draft 7/28/09 – 8/28/09 – Full CCAC Meeting TBD

Comments on ITB ‘Qualifications and Experience’

Comments (Re: Qualification and Experience) Experience in providing project facilitation, technical assistance, and economic analysis in multiple statewide climate change stakeholder planning processes. [John Quigley] Extensive knowledge of PA electricity market and PJM interconnection. [John Quigley] “Bidders for this research project should have a demonstrated record displaying knowledge of the integrated electric utility system in Pennsylvania and in the PJM system, and of the competitive relationship between Pennsylvania electric generators and those operating in regulated and restricted states within the PJM system.” [Ed Yankovich]

Other Comments Various Edits from Dave Cannon in the General and Detailed Specifications Sections (See Handout) Regarding Macroeconomic Modeling Scope of Work – “1. Identify the overall impacts, costs, opportunities and risks to Pennsylvania’s economy and quality of life (examples: Gross State Product, real personal income, private sector jobs, change in retail energy prices, health care, storm event property damage, forestry, agriculture, etc) associated with implementing the greenhouse gas reduction strategies recommended by the CCAC or with taking no action. [Jan Jarrett]

Presentation from the Center for Climate Strategies Tom Peterson, CEO

Public Comment Please state your: Name Affiliation

Lunch Lunch is provided for CCAC members only. If you are a member of more than one subcommittee, please sign in at front desk. – This will allow you to proceed throughout various floors in the building, as needed during the subcommittee breakout session.

Discussion of Draft Scoring Template

DEP’s Sample Work Plan Scoring Malcolm Furman – Solid Waste Management Joe Sherrick – AEPS Tier 20% Christina Simeone – Support the Deployment of Nitrogen Tire Inflation

Draft Scoring System Does CCAC want to use this system? – Result of scoring system is a tool, not a definitive answer Review and Propose Changes Questions on Guidance Document

Discussion of Subcommittee Membership Overview Scoring System

Items to Address Purpose of Subcommittees Overview of Membership Role of DEP Subcommittee Leads Process for Proposing New GHG Reduction Options Process for Involving External Technical Experts Public Notice Voting for CCAC Subcommittee Chairs

Purpose of Subcommittees Subcommittees make recommendations to full CCAC regarding reduction options – Propose new reduction options – Review reduction options – Score reduction options Full CCAC will make recommendations to DEP regarding what reduction options should be included in the climate change action plan – Make final recommendations (based on score, subcommittee input and other considerations)

Electricity Generation, Transmission and Distribution (GTD) Members: Bob Barkanic Terry Bossert David Cannon George Ellis Rep. George Sarah Hetznecker Jan Jarrett John Quigley Rep. Vitali Nathan Wilcox Wayne Williams Ed Yankovich No one has expressed interest in Chairing this subcommittee.

Industry and Waste Members: Richard Allan Terry Bossert George Ellis Terry Bossert has expressed interest in Chairing this subcommittee Jan Jarrett Al Magnotta Jim Volanski Ed Yankovich

Residential and Commercial Members: Bob Barkanic Vivian Loftness Pat Lupo Ron Ramsey Nathan Wilcox Wayne Williams Vivian Loftness has expressed interest in Chairing this subcommittee

Land Use and Transportation Members: Peter Alyanakian Vivian Loftness Ron Ramsey Rep. Vitali Jim Volanski Nathan Wilcox No one has expressed interest in Chairing this subcommittee

Agriculture and Forestry Members: David Cannon John Quigley Ron Ramsey John Quigley has expressed interest in Chairing the subcommittee

State and Local Government Members: Rep. George John Quigley Nathan Wilcox Nathan Wilcox has expressed interest in Chairing this subcommittee

Role of DEP Subcommittee Leads Provide technical support to the subcommittee Assist subcommittee chair as needed (organization, meeting deadlines, etc) Draft and update meeting materials, as needed Coordinate with administrative staff for scheduling, minutes, distribution of materials, etc. Communicate with DEP climate staff

Process for Proposing New GHG Reduction Options “Submittal Guidance” Template Key Information Process for Submission – Introduce in subcommittee – Recommendation to full CCAC to consider – DEP will begin to develop initiative once it has been approved for consideration

Process for Involving External Technical or Sector Experts in Subcommittee Meetings subcommittee chair, DEP subcommittee lead and Paula, prior to the applicable subcommittee meeting. The first time the expert is introduced, please provide a resume or brief explanation of their background. An should be sent each time that external expert plans to be involved.

Public Notice of Subcommittee Meetings Via Sunshine Act – published in local newspaper (The Patriot) on Saturday Posted to CCAC Subcommittee Website Members of the public will have to attend meetings in-person, not over the phone.

Voting - Subcommittee Chair Electricity GTD - ? Industry and Waste – Terry Bossert, others? Residential and Commercial – Vivian Loftness, others? Transportation and Land Use - ? Agriculture and Forestry – John Quigley, others? State and Local Government – Nathan Wilcox, others?

Subcommittee Breakout Sessions

Introduction of DEP Leads Electricity GTD – Lead - Joe Sherrick (Office of Energy and Technology Deployment) – Krishnan Ramamurthy (Bureau of Air Quality) – Administrative - Paula Sviben

Introduction of DEP Leads Industry and Waste – Co-Lead - Malcolm Furman (Office of Energy and Technology Deployment) – Co-Lead – Ken Beard (Bureau of Waste Management) – Administrative – Laura Chambers

Introduction of DEP Leads Residential and Commercial – Lead – Maureen Guttman & Dennis Maloskey (Governor’s Green Government Council) – Administrative - TBD

Introduction of DEP Leads Transportation and Land Use – Lead – Chris Trostle (Bureau of Air Quality) – PennDOT – Robert Kaiser (via Michael Baker and Associates) – Administrative – Yvette House

Introduction of DEP Leads Agriculture and Forestry – Co-Lead – Michael Pechart (Department of Agriculture) – Co-Lead – Paul Roth (DCNR) – Administrative – Supplied by DCNR

Introduction of DEP Leads State and Local Government – Lead –Denise Brinley (Community Revitalization and Local Government Support) – Administrative – April Hain

Suggested Agenda Items for Today (time permitting) Introduction & sign-in Schedule conference calls (at least two) prior to the January 22 CCAC meeting: – Late December – Early January Discuss prioritizing work plans for review Potential new ideas for GHG reduction options

Breakout Session Adjourn CCAC meeting Breakout into subcommittees Hold the Electricity GTD subcommittee start time for 15 minutes, to allow other multi- subcommittee members to check-in. Chairs will be requested to provide updates at 1/22 meeting

Breakout Rooms Electricity GTD – Room 105 Industry and Waste – 3 rd Floor, Conf. Room Residential and Commercial – 5 th Floor, Conf. Room A Transportation and Land Use – 5 th Floor, Conf. Room B Agriculture and Forestry – 9 th Floor Conf. Room A State and Local Government – 9 th Floor Conf. Room B

General Questions, Comments or Additional Issues? CCAC Members

Adjourn

Breakout Rooms Electricity GTD – Room 105 Industry and Waste – 3 rd Floor, Conf. Room Residential and Commercial – 5 th Floor, Conf. Room A Transportation and Land Use – 5 th Floor, Conf. Room B Agriculture and Forestry – 9 th Floor Conf. Room A State and Local Government – 9 th Floor Conf. Room B