Sustainability in the County of Marin

CWP Definition of Sustainability:  Aligning our built environment and socioeconomic activities w/ the natural systems that support life  Adapting human activities to the constraints and opportunities of nature  Meeting the needs of both the present and the future “Planning Sustainable Communities” Overarching Theme of Marin Countywide Plan 2007

Ecological Footprint Comparison

2005 Countywide GHG Emissions: Tons CO2e & Percent by Sector

Environmental Corridors Established in 1973 Countywide Plan  Since 1973 land use has been guided by three environmental corridors: City-Centered Inland Rural Coastal Corridor  In the Baylands Corridor was added

Policies for reducing GHG Emissions:  Increase Renewable Energy  Conserve Electricity  Change Commuting & Driving Patterns  Divert Solid Waste  Increase Biocapacity of Open Space & Agriculture  Increase Local Food & Sustainable Agriculture Climate Change – How will results be achieved?

Adaptive Climate Change policies:  Plan for sea level rise  Seek levee assistance  Consider future threat of sea level rise  Establish a climate change planning process  Revise and implement floodplain ordinance Climate Change – How will results be achieved?

One Meter Sea Level Rise in Marin

Indicator Benchmark Targets Amount of GHG Emissions Countywide Reduce 15-20% by ,634,000 tons CO2 in 1990 Set Target to Reduce Emissions Climate Change – How will success be measured?

Greening our Built Environment  Limit sprawl by restricting development in environmentally sensitive areas  Require mixed-use in commercial areas  Housing Overlay Designation – Focus affordable & workforce housing near jobs, transit & services  Require Green Building  Retrofit existing buildings

Marinwood Shopping Center Before: After:

GREENING Transportation How will results be achieved?  Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)  Reduce Single Occupancy Automobile Trips  Support regional rail initiatives, such as SMART

Marin County Employee Commute Alternatives Program First Quarter Results: 19% employee participation Total CO 2 reduction = 305 tons = 12,000 fewer cars Avg. CO 2 reduction per commute day = 5.3 tons  One year pilot program initiated in September 2007  $4 daily incentive for employees who commute via walking, bicycling, carpool, vanpool and public transit

GREENING Transportation  Switch to zero-emission or other low-emission vehicles  Support infrastructure necessary for alternative fuel vehicles, including fueling and charging stations  Broaden the use of traffic-mitigation fees to include alternative-mode projects to mitigate travel demand and congestion  Consider imposing tolls, congestion pricing, parking fees, gas taxes, and residential perking permit limits to encourage alternatives to single-occupancy vehicle

Green Building Results  New homes exceeded State energy standards by an average of 20%  Remodels exceeded State standards by 10%  Woodsmoke rebates awarded  75,000 tons of diverted waste reduced GHG emissions by 150,000 tons

Promoting Green Business Green business standards include:  Reduce energy use, water use, waste and pollution generation. Sustainable Partner Business standards include:  Design for zero waste.  Commit to volunteerism and/or philanthropy.  Conduct education about environmental and sustainability issues.  Voluntarily comply with Marin’s minimum wage ordinance.

Indicator Benchmark Targets Number of certified “green” businesses Increase to 250 by 2010, and 400 by in 2000 Socioeconomic Element

Promoting Renewable Energy

2020 GHG Reduction Sample Measures for Marin GHG Reduction Goal: 797,130 tons CO2e Marin GHG Reduction Target

2121 Why was Marin Energy Authority Formed? MEA was formed in 2008 to address climate change by reducing energy related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and securing energy supply, price stability, energy efficiencies and local economic and workforce benefits. MEA aims to help Marin County communities meet their AB32 mandates. MEA was formed in 2008 to address climate change by reducing energy related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and securing energy supply, price stability, energy efficiencies and local economic and workforce benefits. MEA aims to help Marin County communities meet their AB32 mandates.

2222 Estimated AB 32 Compliance Cost by Community Community Compliance Costs without MCE Compliance Costs with MCE Marin County $108,099,199$36,033,066 San Rafael $89,293,097$29,764,361 Novato$78,935,073$26,311,691 Mill Valley $21,355,818$7,118,606 San Anselmo $19,325,720$6,441,907 Larkspur$18,746,807$6,248,936 Corte Madera $14,633,557$4,877,852 Tiburon$13,687,946$4,562,648 Sausalito$11,506,488$3,835,496 Fairfax$11,405,062$3,801,688 Ross$3,665,411$1,221,804 Belvedere$3,326,801$1,108,933 Total Marin $393,980,979$131,326,988

2323 MEA Programs MEA Programs  Marin Clean Energy (MCE) Energy procurement through Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) to “green up” the energy supply in Marin County at a low cost Energy procurement through Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) to “green up” the energy supply in Marin County at a low cost  Solar and Energy Efficiency District (SEED) Program Based on AB 811, a land-based financing program to implement rooftop solar and energy efficiency improvements Based on AB 811, a land-based financing program to implement rooftop solar and energy efficiency improvements  Other Grant Proposals and Projects Solar car ports, smart grid integration, others Solar car ports, smart grid integration, others

2424 MCE Objectives  High Renewable Content Light Green Option: 25-50% renewable content Light Green Option: 25-50% renewable content Deep Green Option: 100% renewable content Deep Green Option: 100% renewable content  Low Cost Cost at or below PG&E projections for initial contract Cost at or below PG&E projections for initial contract Improved economics after Year 5 through ownership of renewable generation assets Improved economics after Year 5 through ownership of renewable generation assets  Result: Customer Choice Light Green, Deep Green or PG&E Light Green, Deep Green or PG&E

2525 Comparative Energy Costs in Year 1 Deep Green includes 100% renewable energy content.Deep Green includes 100% renewable energy content. Light Green includes 25% - 50% qualifying renewable energy content.Light Green includes 25% - 50% qualifying renewable energy content. Energy costs include estimated MEA administrative costs.Energy costs include estimated MEA administrative costs. PG&E cost is the pending PUC rate requested.PG&E cost is the pending PUC rate requested.

26 What Is the Impact to MEA Customers? MEA customers continue to pay PG&E Bill. Generation charge will be remitted to MEA.

27 Long Term Objective: Owned Renewable Assets  MEA will negotiate future contracts prior to initial contract expiration and substitute in new assets, ensuring seamless energy delivery  MW CA certified renewables projected to be on line by  MEA will invest in local and regional renewable projects targeting 100% renewable content by 2016

28 Contract Pricing Note: This assumes a 3.4% rate increase for PG&E, their average rate increase over the last 10 years. It assumes a 3% rate increase for MEA through Year 6 and a 2% increase for MEA after Year 6

2929 Renewable Energy Content PG&E Compared to MCE Light Green Source for PG&E data: California Public Utilities Commission

3030 Projected Schedule October June 2010 Draft contract approved by MEA Board and released to member agencies and the public October 1 Loop-out to each city/town council and BOS to solicit feedback on draft contract October 2 – 30 MEA Board approved final draft contractNovember 5 90-day review period of MEA approved final draft contract; Final loop-out to each city/town council and final “off-ramp” for cities and towns November 5 – February 4 MEA Board executes final contract February 4, 2010 Service to Phase 1 customers beginsJune 1, 2010

New See-it Viewer: allows the public to follow progress of key indicators

For more information contact the Marin County Community Development Agency: Countywide Plan website: Or Marin Energy Authority: