Green Projects and Energy Sustainability in Florida Local Governments Jessica Terman, M.P.A. Ph.D. Candidate Askew School of Public Administration Presentation to Leroy Collins Institute Executive Board March 21, 2012

Presentation Outline 1.What is energy sustainability? To what extent is it being done at the local level? 2.What are Florida local governments doing and where are they falling short? -Practices in green government -Incentivizing green industry 3.What are best practices for green government? 4.What are practices for incentivizing green industry? 5.What can the state do to help local governments?

The What and Why: Energy Efficiency and Sustainability What: Cities want to maximize current and future conservation efforts, energy use and production. Why: – Cost Reduction: Cities believe these projects will have the potential to reduce energy costs. – Economic Growth: Cities see these projects as a way to stimulate the local economy. – Manageable Goals: Cities are less focused on larger goals of climate change and green house gas reduction.

How Important is attracting green development and business? Does the Economic Development Plan Address Energy or Climate Issues? YesNoTotal a Most Important4 (4%) 8 Highly Important4 (4%)24 (24%)28 Somewhat Important4 (4%)41 (46%)45 Not Important0 (0%)20 (20%) 12 (12%)89 (88%)101 a Percentages may not add up because of rounding. Local Prioritization of Energy Efficiency

How Important is attracting green development and business? Does the Economic Development Plan Address Energy or Climate Issues? YesNoTotal a Most Important4 (4%) 8 Highly Important4 (4%)24 (24%)28 Somewhat Important4 (4%)41 (46%)45 Not Important0 (0%)20 (20%) 12 (12%)89 (88%)101 a Percentages may not add up because of rounding. Green Practices in Government Facilities

Cities Engaged in Green Government Practices

Best Practices: Governments Using All Five Green Practices Cities Using All Five Practices Population Median Income Indian River Shores3,722$116,682 Miami399,457$29,621 Palm Bay103,190$44,528 Tallahassee181,376$37,451 City Medians142,283$40,990 City Averages171,936$57,071 State of Florida18,801,310$47,661

Indian River Shores Miami Palm Bay Tallahassee

Commonalities Among Green Practices Best Practices Cities Best Practices CitiesCities State-Wide Council-Manager Governments3 (75%)128 (78%) Knowledge Sharing Contact with County Government3 (100%)63 (51%) Metropolitan Planning Organization3 (100%)57 (46%) Contact with Regional Planning groups3 (100%)35 (29%) Contact with Council of Governments3 (100%)37 (32%) Political Support City Manager3 (75%)98 (52%) Chamber of Commerce3 (100%)69 (63%) City Staff/Employees4 (100%)101 (81%) Local Businesses2 (67%)41 (38%)

How Important is attracting green development and business? Does the Economic Development Plan Address Energy or Climate Issues? YesNoTotal a Most Important4 (4%) 8 Highly Important4 (4%)24 (24%)28 Somewhat Important4 (4%)41 (46%)45 Not Important0 (0%)20 (20%) 12 (12%)89 (88%)101 a Percentages may not add up because of rounding. Green Economic Development

How Important is attracting green development and business? Does the Economic Development Plan Address Energy or Climate Issues? YesNoTotal a Most Important4 (4%) 8 Highly Important4 (4%)24 (24%)28 Somewhat Important4 (4%)41 (46%)45 Not Important0 (0%)20 (20%) 12 (12%)89 (88%)101 a Percentages may not add up because of rounding. Cities Engaged in Green Economic Development How Important is Attracting Green Development and Business? Does the Economic Development Plan Address Energy or Climate Issues? YesNoTotal a Most Important4 (4%) 8 (8%) Highly Important4 (4%)24 (24%)28 (28%) Somewhat Important4 (4%)41 (41%)45 (45%) Not Important0 (0%)20 (20%) Total a 12 (12%)89 (88%)101 (100%) a Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Industry Incentives: Green Building and Development Policy

Industry Incentives: Cities Engaged in Green Economic Development

Best Practices: Cities Using All Four Economic Development Incentives Cities Using All Four Incentives Population Median Income Cutler Bay40,286$61,370 Edgewater18,668$45,811 Fort Walton Beach20,882$46,974 Groveland5,923$52,822 Lakeland91,623$40,988 Mangonia Park2,539$27,590 Minneola9,440$55,503 Palm Bay79,413$44,528 City Medians19,775$46,393 City Averages33,597$46,948 State of Florida18,801,310$47,661

Cutler Bay Edgewater Fort Walton Beach Groveland Lakeland Mangonia Park Minneola Palm Bay

Commonalities Among Economic Development Best Practices Cities Best Practices CitiesCities State-Wide Council-Manager Governments8 (100%)128 (78%) Knowledge Sharing Contact with Medium, Large Cities7 (88%)40 (33%) Contact with State Agencies7 (88%)72 (59%) Contact with Regional Planning groups5 (71%)69 (57%) Contact with Council of Governments6 (86%)37 (32%) Political Support City Manager6 (75%)98 (52%) Real Estate Developers4 (50%)34 (29%) Homeowner Associations4 (50%)43 (38%) Local Businesses6 (75%)45 (38%)

What is the State Doing? 2008 Florida Energy Bill 1.Efficient land use: Redevelopment, Mixed-use 2.GHG reduction: Transportation strategies 3.Energy conservation: Addressing conservation in planning documents 4.Housing design/construction standards: LEED 59% of cities reported changing their comprehensive plans in response to HB 697

Enhancing Sustainability: What Else can the State Do? Encourage Collaboration: −Coastal Partnership Initiative Green Purchasing: −State of Florida “Climate Friendly Preferred Product List” −Joint purchasing across municipalities Mitigating Other Obstacles: −Identify/analysis cost-benefit of different projects −Educate local planners on sustainable planning and design

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