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Item 3Green Team Policy Committee Proposed Scope of Work Presentation Outline Green Team Purpose Work completed by the Green Team to date Creation of the Green Team Committees Summary of Issues facing North Texas Green Team Policy Committee Proposed Scope of Work for FY 09 Feedback/Questions Green Team Purpose Green Team Purpose Understand and improve the city’s current environmental efforts and approaches and oversee the development of new programs and policies as appropriate. City of Southlake Strategy Map The City of Southlake provides municipal services that support the highest quality of life for our residents and businesses. We do this by delivering outstanding value and unrivaled quality in everything that we do. Fulfill Our Mission Promote Learning and Growth Provide Financial Stewardship Serve Our Customers Live Our Core Values Manage the Business Safety Mobility Infrastructure Performance Management Quality Partnerships and Security and Service Delivery Development and Volunteerism Deliver on Our Focus Areas INTEGRITY Southlake Business Code of Conduct, Chapter VIII—Our Stewardship of the Environment “To provide residents with an outstanding quality of life, the City is committed to health, safety and the environment through actions such as recycling and energy conservation. We will abide by all applicable health, safety and environmental laws and regulations as we conduct our business and will seek to maintain standards of excellence in the Southlake environment. Whenever possible and appropriate, we will notify citizens about environmental issues related to our activities. If we are required to use hazardous materials in the conduct of our operations, we will take all precautions necessary to prevent misuse.” Work of the Green Team to Date Initiative Inventory What are we doing? Regulatory Programs Practices Who are our partners? What are they doing? SWOT Analysis SWOT Analysis Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats Creation of the Green Team Committees Committees Formed Program and Community Marketing Internal Programs and Education Policy Program and Community Marketing Committee Purpose Purpose: Organize quarterly communication campaigns focused on pertinent seasonal issues that are related to relevant city programs and initiatives. FY09 Workplan Fall: Leaf Recycling Program Winter: Christmas Tree Mulching Winter Watering Tips Spring: Planting Bed Preparation Planting ideas (drought tolerant plants, etc.) Summer: Water Conservation Internal Programs and Education Committee Purpose Purpose: Review internal processes for alternative solutions that reduce waste or increase energy efficiency; educate employees on ways to be green. FY09 Workplan Reduce use of Styrofoam cups “Turn off the lights” program Energy Star program Recycling electronics and batteries Other Office Green Initiatives Policy Committee Purpose The purpose of Green Team Policy Committee is to: develop policies and ordinance regulations that will result in energy efficiency and conservation ; protection of water and other natural resources; and provide businesses and citizens an opportunity to offset energy or other resource related costs. Where is North Texas Headed? N. Texas Region Where is N. Texas Headed it stays on the current practices? In 2050 the Region will have: 12 million people Energy Demand 21% higher than current available capacity Water demand that more than doubles from the year 2000 Billions of $ lost to decreased productivity due to traffic congestion, poor health and inadequate infrastructure Source: Vision North Texas How Could the Future be Different? Cities can play a major role in region by putting in policies that result in: Reduced greenhouse gas emissions Fuel conservation Reduction of energy costs Reduced traffic congestion Retains open space Protects water quality Reduce flooding potential Proposed Scope of Work Proposed Scope of Work for FY 09 Energy Master Plan (2030 Plan Element) Local Renewable Energy Ordinances (Wind and Solar) Aerobic Septic Systems Energy Master Plan Energy Master Plan Main Goal: To promote economic policies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce energy expenditures, decrease air pollution and take on a leadership role through municipal operations while maintaining quality design, existing character and city standards. Possible Topic Areas Review of Building Materials (LEEDS) Energy Efficiency Waste Reduction Water Protection City Vehicles Renewable Energy Marketing Programs Leadership Roles through Municipal Operations Renewable Energy Ordinances Why have policies and ordinances for Local Renewable Energy? Citizens demanding options Alternatives becoming more cost-effective Energy price fluctuations Energy cost reductions to businesses and residences Builders Investing in Green Construction Electrical energy lost in transmission Economic development strategy Most Common Requests Wind Turbines Residential & Commercial Solar (PV) First Wind Turbine Goes Up In Atlanta’s Grant Park Neighborhood Published Sep 1, 2007 Renewable Energy Potential Map Source: Energy Information Administration WIND TURBINES Market Trends U.S. Small Wind Turbine Industry Fending for Itself The U.S. small wind turbine market grew 14% and deployed 9.7 megawatts (MW) of new capacity in 2007. Numerous new start-up manufacturers entered the market and smallwind media inquiries at AWEA were at an all-time high, reflecting this growth. However, growth paled in comparison to its market counterpart, the solar photovoltaic(PV) industry, which experienced a 53% growth (200 MW) in the same period. Source: American Wind Energy Association U.S. Small Wind Turbine Market Source: American Wind Energy Association Ordinances in the Metroplex Grand Prairie Waxahachie Oak Point Garland (Under Consideration) Image: American Wind Energy Association “Micro Wind” Technology and Applications Set-up Off-grid (battery) On-grid Applications Residential Commercial Agricultural Institutional Industrial Rooftop Vertical Axis Horizontal Axis Vertical Axis Why have an ordinance? Protect against potential nuisance impacts - Noise - Safety concerns - Aesthetics - Visibility/height can be contentious - Above surrounding obstructions Solar Energy Market Trends Market Trends Solar-Two Basic System Types Solar – Two Basic System Types Photovoltaic (PV) solar electric systems Converts sunlight into electricity Grid-tie allows net metering Optional storage in batteries Solar Thermal (hot water) systems Uses the sun’s radiation to heat water for; - Domestic hot water - Space Heating - Pool heating Why have an ordinance? Safety concerns Aesthetics Visibility/size can be contentious Aerobic Septic Systems Modification of Existing Requirements Setback of aeration spray fields from adjacent property lines. Do not allow spray fields in the flowage easement or flood plain Require the spray field to be indicated on the concept plan Questions? Questions? Ken Baker (817) 748-8067