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Community Greenhouse Gas Solutions
               Prioritizing Emissions-Reducing Strategies




MICHAELCONRARDY
   GAVINFEIGER
   ALLISONKING
   AARONSOBEL
  JUSTINWHITTET


   advised by
  ORANYOUNG
Cost-Effectiveness
Geographic Constraints
  Political Feasibility
“We simply must do everything
 we can in power to slow down
global warming before it is too
 late... I say the debate is over.
 We know the science.We see
  the threat and we know the
     time for action is now.”
      -Arnold Schwarzenegger
                     Governor, California
Annual California Greenhouse Gas Emissions
                    (in million tonnes of CO2 equivalent)
480
                                                                                     2005




                                                   2000

440


  1990




                    1995

400                                            Source: California Air Resources Board, 2009
Annual California Greenhouse Gas Emissions
           (in million tonnes of CO2 equivalent)




                                      Source: California Air Resources Board, 2009
Annual California Greenhouse Gas Emissions
                    (in million tonnes of CO2 equivalent)
480
                                    2005



                                                                 AB-32

                    2000

440


  1990
                                                                                     2020




            1995

400                                            Source: California Air Resources Board, 2009
Annual California Greenhouse Gas Emissions
                     (in million tonnes of CO2 equivalent)



1990          2005




                                                                                     2050




                                                Source: California Air Resources Board, 2009
Annual California Greenhouse Gas Emissions
                      (in million tonnes of CO2 equivalent)
500

 1990          2005


                                                  Executive Order
                                                      S-3-05

250




                                                                                      2050




  0                                              Source: California Air Resources Board, 2009
Community
Significance
Ventura, CA
Ventura, CA
        Our Case Study




Environmentally Inspired
  Proximity to UCSB
   CCAR Reported
Ventura Emissions Baseline   2007
Ventura Emissions Baseline     2007

                       Gasoline
 750,305 tonnes CO2e



                        Electricity
                         Natural
                         Gas
                         Diesel
                        Waste
Emissions Reduction
                        900000
Metric Tonnes of CO2e




                        600000




                                                       2020 Emissions
                        300000                         Waste
                                                       Diesel
                                                       Gasoline
                                                       Natural Gas
                                                       Electricity


                             0
                                 2007           2020
Emissions Reduction
                        900000
Metric Tonnes of CO2e




                        600000




                                                       2020 Emissions
                        300000                         Waste
                                                       Diesel
                                                       Gasoline
                                                       Natural Gas
                                                       Electricity


                             0
                                 2007           2020
Emissions Reduction
                        900000
                                           U
                                         BA
Metric Tonnes of CO2e




                        600000




                                                       2020 Emissions
                        300000                         Waste
                                                       Diesel
                                                       Gasoline
                                                       Natural Gas
                                                       Electricity


                             0
                                 2007           2020
Emissions Reduction
                        900000
                                              U
                                            BA

                                        Re
                                           du
                                                ctio
                                                       nT
                                                         arg
                                                            et
Metric Tonnes of CO2e




                        600000




                                                                        2020 Emissions
                        300000                                          Waste
                                                                        Diesel
                                                                        Gasoline
                                                                        Natural Gas
                                                                        Electricity


                             0
                                 2007                            2020
Emissions Reduction
                        900000
                                              U
                                            BA

                                        Re
                                           du
                                                ctio
                                                       nT
                                                         arg
                                                            et
Metric Tonnes of CO2e




                        600000




                                                                        2020 Emissions
                        300000                                          Waste
                                                                        Diesel
                                                                        Gasoline
                                                                        Natural Gas
                                                                        Electricity


                             0
                                 2007                            2020
consumption
paveme         Urban                            agricultu




                                                                                  reduce materi
                                    new technology       reduction




                                               ideas




                                                                     idling
                                        monitoring




                                                                                                                                   fleets
                                                                                                  community
                         population

Behavio       Forests
                  composting
               change
                landfills        buildings




                                                                  work
                                                                  solar
                                                                                                              & auditing




                                                                                                                                           density
                                                                                lawn




                                                                                                                                  Wa cooling
                        lights


                                                       low
                           green
                                 limits
                                                                                              Aaron
                                                                                                                                           ho
                                                                                                                                           me



                                                                                                              off-set
                                     improve
           heatshare
          growth
             ffic
             tra




                                                                    gardening
                                                       fuel




           carsoff-peak
                                                        Allison
   recovery




                                                                                                              Justin
carpooli
                             Aaron
         ump




                                                                                                                                                     landscaping
                                                                                                                                            reco
                                                                                                                                            very
         public
            geothermal
anting




   ng         reduce use         driver                                                                       ownershi
                                                                                                       investments
                                                                                                                        natural




                                                                                                                                                          cal
                  domestic minimum
                                                                                 competition
consumption
paveme         Urban                            agricultu




                                                                                  reduce materi
                                    new technology       reduction




                                               ideas




                                                                     idling
                                        monitoring




                                                                                                                                   fleets
                                                                                                  community
                         population

Behavio       Forests
                  composting
               change
                landfills        buildings




                                                                  work
                                                                  solar
                                                                                                              & auditing




                                                                                                                                           density
                                                                                lawn




                                                                                                                                  Wa cooling
                        lights


                                                       low
                           green
                                 limits
                                                                                              Aaron
                                                                                                                                           ho
                                                                                                                                           me



                                                                                                              off-set
                                     improve
           heatshare
          growth
             ffic
             tra




                                                                    gardening
                                                       fuel




           carsoff-peak
                                                        Allison
   recovery




                                                                                                              Justin
carpooli
                             Aaron
         ump




                                                                                                                                                     landscaping
                                                                                                                                            reco
                                                                                                                                            very
         public
            geothermal
anting




   ng         reduce use         driver                                                                       ownershi
                                                                                                       investments
                                                                                                                        natural




                                                                                                                                                          cal
                  domestic minimum
                                                                                 competition
Efficient  Low Carbon
LED Lighting                 Fuel
  Ceiling           Renewable Portfoli
            Water Heaters
          Compact          Standards
         Methane Electricity Traffic Signal
Insulation                 LED
                            Timing
  Tire     Fluorescent   Street
Pressure      Lamps Public
      Efficient Air
              Tree
     Conditioning
Low Flow
                         Lights
             Plantin
    California Fuel
 Toilets             Transit
                       Rainwater
                g
       Efficiency      Collection
                        Efficient
    BikeCool Roofs
       Standards        Showers
Infrastructu
Low Flow
 Toilets   Rainwater
           Collection
            Efficient
            Showers
Water Savings
Water Savings


                                    50%
      Ventura, CA’s Municipal GHG Emissions
                        (Ventura Environmental Services, 2007)
Water Savings
Water Savings




                19
Water Savings
Water Savings
Efficient  Low Carbon
LED Lighting                 Fuel
  Ceiling           Renewable Portfoli
            Water Heaters
          Compact          Standards
         Methane Electricity Traffic Signal
Insulation                 LED
                            Timing
  Tire     Fluorescent   Street
Pressure      Lamps Public
      Efficient Air
              Tree
     Conditioning
Low Flow
                         Lights
             Plantin
    California Fuel
 Toilets             Transit
                       Rainwater
                g
       Efficiency      Collection
                        Efficient
    BikeCool Roofs
       Standards        Showers
Infrastructu
LED Lighting Efficient
  Ceiling Water Heaters
           Compact
Insulation
         Fluorescent
            Lamps
    Efficient Air
    Conditioning



        Cool Roofs
Building Efficiency
Building Efficiency


                               48%
         United States GHG Emissions
                        (Architecture 2030, 2009)
Building Efficiency
Lighting
Building Efficiency
Lighting
Building Efficiency
Lighting
HVAC
Building Efficiency
Lighting
HVAC
Insulation
Efficient  Low Carbon
LED Lighting                 Fuel
  Ceiling           Renewable Portfoli
            Water Heaters
          Compact          Standards
         Methane Electricity Traffic Signal
Insulation                 LED
                            Timing
  Tire     Fluorescent   Street
Pressure      Lamps Public
      Efficient Air
              Tree
     Conditioning
Low Flow
                         Lights
             Plantin
    California Fuel
 Toilets             Transit
                       Rainwater
                g
       Efficiency      Collection
                        Efficient
    BikeCool Roofs
       Standards        Showers
Infrastructu
Low Carbon
                      Fuel
                   Traffic Signal
  Tire                Timing

Pressure         Public
                Transit
   California Fuel
      Efficiency
    Bike
      Standards
Infrastructu
Transportation
Transportation



                               38%
        2004 California GHG Commission, 2008)
                    (California Energy
                                       Emissions
Transportation
Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)
Transportation
Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)
Miles Per Gallon (MPG)
Transportation
Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)
Miles Per Gallon (MPG)
Low Carbon Fuel
Geographic




Economic




 Political
Geographic   Climate

             Built Environment

Economic     Transportation

             Demographics

             Utilities
 Political
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Geographic
                 Strategy-by-Strategy
                  Net Present Value
                    Payback Period

Economic        Cost-Effectiveness
              Optimized Strategy Choices
             Highest (Emissions/Dollar) Ratio

 Political
Geographic
             Customizable Preferences
                  Adjustable Discount Rate
               Adjustable Level of Application
               Ability to Override Economic
Economic     Analysis(Force a Strategy or Veto it)

                   Minimize Payback Time
                             or
                   Minimize Upfront Cost
 Political
Demo
Reduction to 1990 levels by 2020
Reduction to 1990 levels by 2020
                        900000
Metric Tonnes of CO2e




                        600000




                                                                    State Strategies
                        300000                                      Selected Strategies
                                                                    Waste
                                                                    Diesel
                                                                    Gasoline
                                                                    Natural Gas
                                                                    Electricity
                             0
                                     2007           2020
Reduction to 1990 levels by 2020
                        900000
                                               U
                                             BA
Metric Tonnes of CO2e




                        600000




                                                                    State Strategies
                        300000                                      Selected Strategies
                                                                    Waste
                                                                    Diesel
                                                                    Gasoline
                                                                    Natural Gas
                                                                    Electricity
                             0
                                     2007           2020
Reduction to 1990 levels by 2020
                        900000
                                                  U
                                                BA

                                            Re
                                               du
                                                    ctio
                                                           nT
                                                             arg
                                                                et
Metric Tonnes of CO2e




                        600000




                                                                            State Strategies
                        300000                                              Selected Strategies
                                                                            Waste
                                                                            Diesel
                                                                            Gasoline
                                                                            Natural Gas
                                                                            Electricity
                             0
                                     2007                            2020
Reduction to 1990 levels by 2020




                  Low Flow Showerheads
                  LED lights
                  Efficient Water Heaters
                  CFL lights
                  Public Transit
                  Bicycle Infrastructure
Fuel Efficiency Standard
Renewable Energy Portfolio
Low Carbon Fuel Standard
  Tire Pressure Program
    Low Flow Showers
        LED Lighting
      Water Heaters
         CFL Bulbs
       Public Transit
   Bicycle Infrastructure
Fuel Efficiency Standard
Renewable Energy Portfolio
Low Carbon Fuel Standard     $55,400,000
  Tire Pressure Program
    Low Flow Showers                   annual savings
        LED Lighting
      Water Heaters
         CFL Bulbs           $68,000,000
       Public Transit
   Bicycle Infrastructure         upfront capital cost
2050 Reductions




Estimated 1990   City’s Political     50%           100%
   Emissions       Feasibility      Feasibility   Feasibility
2050 Reductions
                     1200000



                      900000
Metric Tonnes CO2e




                      600000



                      300000



                           0
                               Estimated 1990   City’s Political     50%           100%
                                  Emissions       Feasibility      Feasibility   Feasibility
2050 Reductions
                     1200000



                      900000
Metric Tonnes CO2e




                      600000



                      300000



                           0
                               Estimated 1990   City’s Political     50%           100%
                                  Emissions       Feasibility      Feasibility   Feasibility
2050 Reductions
                     1200000
                                                                                               BAU


                      900000
Metric Tonnes CO2e




                      600000



                      300000



                           0
                               Estimated 1990   City’s Political     50%           100%
                                  Emissions       Feasibility      Feasibility   Feasibility
2050 Reductions
                     1200000
                                                                                               BAU


                      900000
Metric Tonnes CO2e




                      600000



                      300000
                                                                                               2050 Target
                                                                                               80% below 1990

                           0
                               Estimated 1990   City’s Political     50%           100%
                                  Emissions       Feasibility      Feasibility   Feasibility
2050 Reductions
                     1200000
                                                                                               BAU


                      900000
Metric Tonnes CO2e




                      600000



                      300000
                                                                                               2050 Target
                                                                                               80% below 1990

                           0
                               Estimated 1990   City’s Political     50%           100%
                                  Emissions       Feasibility      Feasibility   Feasibility
2050 Reductions
                     1200000
                                                                                               BAU


                      900000
Metric Tonnes CO2e




                      600000



                      300000
                                                                                               2050 Target
                                                                                               80% below 1990

                           0
                               Estimated 1990   City’s Political     50%           100%
                                  Emissions       Feasibility      Feasibility   Feasibility
2050 Reductions
                     1200000
                                                                                               BAU


                      900000
Metric Tonnes CO2e




                      600000



                      300000
                                                                                               2050 Target
                                                                                               80% below 1990

                           0
                               Estimated 1990   City’s Political     50%           100%
                                  Emissions       Feasibility      Feasibility   Feasibility
Assumptions


Increased Home Insulation




                        Solar Photovoltaic Panels
Assumptions

                                                    City 1990 Emissions
Increased Home Insulation                            scaled to CA 1990

                                                    Strategy Assumptions

                                                      BAU Growth 1%

                                                     Discount Rate 4%


                        Solar Photovoltaic Panels
Public Transportation



Planting Trees
Next Steps
                 Public Transportation

                                         Increased Accuracy of
                                           Political Feasibility
Planting Trees

                                            More Strategies

                                               Utilization
Increased Fuel Efficiency




Cool Roofs
Conclusions

             Increased Fuel Efficiency    Starting Point for
                                          Communities

                                        Communities &
                                         Consultancies
Cool Roofs
                                        First Attempts to
                                       Prioritize Strategies
Acknowledgments
Craig Whan, Rob Larkin & Gabriel Brown (AECOM)
       Oran Young & Sarah Anderson (Bren School)
                   Joe Yahner (City of Ventura, CA)
                             Our Friends & Family
“The 21st century will see monumental change.
Either the human race will use its knowledge and
  skills and change the way it interacts with the
environment, or the environment will change the
        way it interacts with its inhabitants.”
“The 21st century will see monumental change.
Either the human race will use its knowledge and
  skills and change the way it interacts with the
environment, or the environment will change the
        way it interacts with its inhabitants.”
                            -Ernst von Weizsäcker
                         Former Dean, Bren School & Author of Factor 5
brenaecom.org/safeguard
My Graduate Thesis Presentation

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My Graduate Thesis Presentation

  • 1.
  • 2.
  • 3. Community Greenhouse Gas Solutions Prioritizing Emissions-Reducing Strategies MICHAELCONRARDY GAVINFEIGER ALLISONKING AARONSOBEL JUSTINWHITTET advised by ORANYOUNG
  • 4.
  • 5.
  • 6.
  • 8.
  • 9. “We simply must do everything we can in power to slow down global warming before it is too late... I say the debate is over. We know the science.We see the threat and we know the time for action is now.” -Arnold Schwarzenegger Governor, California
  • 10.
  • 11. Annual California Greenhouse Gas Emissions (in million tonnes of CO2 equivalent) 480 2005 2000 440 1990 1995 400 Source: California Air Resources Board, 2009
  • 12. Annual California Greenhouse Gas Emissions (in million tonnes of CO2 equivalent) Source: California Air Resources Board, 2009
  • 13. Annual California Greenhouse Gas Emissions (in million tonnes of CO2 equivalent) 480 2005 AB-32 2000 440 1990 2020 1995 400 Source: California Air Resources Board, 2009
  • 14. Annual California Greenhouse Gas Emissions (in million tonnes of CO2 equivalent) 1990 2005 2050 Source: California Air Resources Board, 2009
  • 15. Annual California Greenhouse Gas Emissions (in million tonnes of CO2 equivalent) 500 1990 2005 Executive Order S-3-05 250 2050 0 Source: California Air Resources Board, 2009
  • 16.
  • 19. Ventura, CA Our Case Study Environmentally Inspired Proximity to UCSB CCAR Reported
  • 21. Ventura Emissions Baseline 2007 Gasoline 750,305 tonnes CO2e Electricity Natural Gas Diesel Waste
  • 22. Emissions Reduction 900000 Metric Tonnes of CO2e 600000 2020 Emissions 300000 Waste Diesel Gasoline Natural Gas Electricity 0 2007 2020
  • 23. Emissions Reduction 900000 Metric Tonnes of CO2e 600000 2020 Emissions 300000 Waste Diesel Gasoline Natural Gas Electricity 0 2007 2020
  • 24. Emissions Reduction 900000 U BA Metric Tonnes of CO2e 600000 2020 Emissions 300000 Waste Diesel Gasoline Natural Gas Electricity 0 2007 2020
  • 25. Emissions Reduction 900000 U BA Re du ctio nT arg et Metric Tonnes of CO2e 600000 2020 Emissions 300000 Waste Diesel Gasoline Natural Gas Electricity 0 2007 2020
  • 26. Emissions Reduction 900000 U BA Re du ctio nT arg et Metric Tonnes of CO2e 600000 2020 Emissions 300000 Waste Diesel Gasoline Natural Gas Electricity 0 2007 2020
  • 27. consumption paveme Urban agricultu reduce materi new technology reduction ideas idling monitoring fleets community population Behavio Forests composting change landfills buildings work solar & auditing density lawn Wa cooling lights low green limits Aaron ho me off-set improve heatshare growth ffic tra gardening fuel carsoff-peak Allison recovery Justin carpooli Aaron ump landscaping reco very public geothermal anting ng reduce use driver ownershi investments natural cal domestic minimum competition
  • 28. consumption paveme Urban agricultu reduce materi new technology reduction ideas idling monitoring fleets community population Behavio Forests composting change landfills buildings work solar & auditing density lawn Wa cooling lights low green limits Aaron ho me off-set improve heatshare growth ffic tra gardening fuel carsoff-peak Allison recovery Justin carpooli Aaron ump landscaping reco very public geothermal anting ng reduce use driver ownershi investments natural cal domestic minimum competition
  • 29.
  • 30.
  • 31.
  • 32. Efficient Low Carbon LED Lighting Fuel Ceiling Renewable Portfoli Water Heaters Compact Standards Methane Electricity Traffic Signal Insulation LED Timing Tire Fluorescent Street Pressure Lamps Public Efficient Air Tree Conditioning Low Flow Lights Plantin California Fuel Toilets Transit Rainwater g Efficiency Collection Efficient BikeCool Roofs Standards Showers Infrastructu
  • 33. Low Flow Toilets Rainwater Collection Efficient Showers
  • 35. Water Savings 50% Ventura, CA’s Municipal GHG Emissions (Ventura Environmental Services, 2007)
  • 40. Efficient Low Carbon LED Lighting Fuel Ceiling Renewable Portfoli Water Heaters Compact Standards Methane Electricity Traffic Signal Insulation LED Timing Tire Fluorescent Street Pressure Lamps Public Efficient Air Tree Conditioning Low Flow Lights Plantin California Fuel Toilets Transit Rainwater g Efficiency Collection Efficient BikeCool Roofs Standards Showers Infrastructu
  • 41. LED Lighting Efficient Ceiling Water Heaters Compact Insulation Fluorescent Lamps Efficient Air Conditioning Cool Roofs
  • 43. Building Efficiency 48% United States GHG Emissions (Architecture 2030, 2009)
  • 48. Efficient Low Carbon LED Lighting Fuel Ceiling Renewable Portfoli Water Heaters Compact Standards Methane Electricity Traffic Signal Insulation LED Timing Tire Fluorescent Street Pressure Lamps Public Efficient Air Tree Conditioning Low Flow Lights Plantin California Fuel Toilets Transit Rainwater g Efficiency Collection Efficient BikeCool Roofs Standards Showers Infrastructu
  • 49. Low Carbon Fuel Traffic Signal Tire Timing Pressure Public Transit California Fuel Efficiency Bike Standards Infrastructu
  • 51. Transportation 38% 2004 California GHG Commission, 2008) (California Energy Emissions
  • 53. Transportation Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Miles Per Gallon (MPG)
  • 54. Transportation Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Miles Per Gallon (MPG) Low Carbon Fuel
  • 55.
  • 57. Geographic Climate Built Environment Economic Transportation Demographics Utilities Political
  • 58. Cost-Benefit Analysis Geographic Strategy-by-Strategy Net Present Value Payback Period Economic Cost-Effectiveness Optimized Strategy Choices Highest (Emissions/Dollar) Ratio Political
  • 59. Geographic Customizable Preferences Adjustable Discount Rate Adjustable Level of Application Ability to Override Economic Economic Analysis(Force a Strategy or Veto it) Minimize Payback Time or Minimize Upfront Cost Political
  • 60.
  • 61. Demo
  • 62.
  • 63. Reduction to 1990 levels by 2020
  • 64. Reduction to 1990 levels by 2020 900000 Metric Tonnes of CO2e 600000 State Strategies 300000 Selected Strategies Waste Diesel Gasoline Natural Gas Electricity 0 2007 2020
  • 65. Reduction to 1990 levels by 2020 900000 U BA Metric Tonnes of CO2e 600000 State Strategies 300000 Selected Strategies Waste Diesel Gasoline Natural Gas Electricity 0 2007 2020
  • 66. Reduction to 1990 levels by 2020 900000 U BA Re du ctio nT arg et Metric Tonnes of CO2e 600000 State Strategies 300000 Selected Strategies Waste Diesel Gasoline Natural Gas Electricity 0 2007 2020
  • 67. Reduction to 1990 levels by 2020 Low Flow Showerheads LED lights Efficient Water Heaters CFL lights Public Transit Bicycle Infrastructure
  • 68. Fuel Efficiency Standard Renewable Energy Portfolio Low Carbon Fuel Standard Tire Pressure Program Low Flow Showers LED Lighting Water Heaters CFL Bulbs Public Transit Bicycle Infrastructure
  • 69. Fuel Efficiency Standard Renewable Energy Portfolio Low Carbon Fuel Standard $55,400,000 Tire Pressure Program Low Flow Showers annual savings LED Lighting Water Heaters CFL Bulbs $68,000,000 Public Transit Bicycle Infrastructure upfront capital cost
  • 70. 2050 Reductions Estimated 1990 City’s Political 50% 100% Emissions Feasibility Feasibility Feasibility
  • 71. 2050 Reductions 1200000 900000 Metric Tonnes CO2e 600000 300000 0 Estimated 1990 City’s Political 50% 100% Emissions Feasibility Feasibility Feasibility
  • 72. 2050 Reductions 1200000 900000 Metric Tonnes CO2e 600000 300000 0 Estimated 1990 City’s Political 50% 100% Emissions Feasibility Feasibility Feasibility
  • 73. 2050 Reductions 1200000 BAU 900000 Metric Tonnes CO2e 600000 300000 0 Estimated 1990 City’s Political 50% 100% Emissions Feasibility Feasibility Feasibility
  • 74. 2050 Reductions 1200000 BAU 900000 Metric Tonnes CO2e 600000 300000 2050 Target 80% below 1990 0 Estimated 1990 City’s Political 50% 100% Emissions Feasibility Feasibility Feasibility
  • 75. 2050 Reductions 1200000 BAU 900000 Metric Tonnes CO2e 600000 300000 2050 Target 80% below 1990 0 Estimated 1990 City’s Political 50% 100% Emissions Feasibility Feasibility Feasibility
  • 76. 2050 Reductions 1200000 BAU 900000 Metric Tonnes CO2e 600000 300000 2050 Target 80% below 1990 0 Estimated 1990 City’s Political 50% 100% Emissions Feasibility Feasibility Feasibility
  • 77. 2050 Reductions 1200000 BAU 900000 Metric Tonnes CO2e 600000 300000 2050 Target 80% below 1990 0 Estimated 1990 City’s Political 50% 100% Emissions Feasibility Feasibility Feasibility
  • 78. Assumptions Increased Home Insulation Solar Photovoltaic Panels
  • 79. Assumptions City 1990 Emissions Increased Home Insulation scaled to CA 1990 Strategy Assumptions BAU Growth 1% Discount Rate 4% Solar Photovoltaic Panels
  • 81. Next Steps Public Transportation Increased Accuracy of Political Feasibility Planting Trees More Strategies Utilization
  • 83. Conclusions Increased Fuel Efficiency Starting Point for Communities Communities & Consultancies Cool Roofs First Attempts to Prioritize Strategies
  • 84.
  • 85. Acknowledgments Craig Whan, Rob Larkin & Gabriel Brown (AECOM) Oran Young & Sarah Anderson (Bren School) Joe Yahner (City of Ventura, CA) Our Friends & Family
  • 86. “The 21st century will see monumental change. Either the human race will use its knowledge and skills and change the way it interacts with the environment, or the environment will change the way it interacts with its inhabitants.”
  • 87. “The 21st century will see monumental change. Either the human race will use its knowledge and skills and change the way it interacts with the environment, or the environment will change the way it interacts with its inhabitants.” -Ernst von Weizsäcker Former Dean, Bren School & Author of Factor 5

Editor's Notes

  1. Ventura already completed local government inventory, but we need to address community-wide emissions No protocol for conducting community inventories Sources included: electricity, natural gas, transportation fuels, waste generation (table) **insert graph
  2. Ventura already completed local government inventory, but we need to address community-wide emissions No protocol for conducting community inventories Sources included: electricity, natural gas, transportation fuels, waste generation (table) **insert graph
  3. Ventura already completed local government inventory, but we need to address community-wide emissions No protocol for conducting community inventories Sources included: electricity, natural gas, transportation fuels, waste generation (table) **insert graph
  4. Ventura already completed local government inventory, but we need to address community-wide emissions No protocol for conducting community inventories Sources included: electricity, natural gas, transportation fuels, waste generation (table) **insert graph
  5. Ventura already completed local government inventory, but we need to address community-wide emissions No protocol for conducting community inventories Sources included: electricity, natural gas, transportation fuels, waste generation (table) **insert graph
  6. Ventura already completed local government inventory, but we need to address community-wide emissions No protocol for conducting community inventories Sources included: electricity, natural gas, transportation fuels, waste generation (table) **insert graph
  7. Ventura already completed local government inventory, but we need to address community-wide emissions No protocol for conducting community inventories Sources included: electricity, natural gas, transportation fuels, waste generation (table) **insert graph
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  151. Assumptions Community goals inline w/AB 32 Cost and benefit averages but changeable Limitations Strategy overlaps Applicability Outside of CA? Scalable?
  152. all the strategies combined let us achieve a 60% reduction in emissions from business as usual
  153. all the strategies combined let us achieve a 60% reduction in emissions from business as usual
  154. all the strategies combined let us achieve a 60% reduction in emissions from business as usual
  155. all the strategies combined let us achieve a 60% reduction in emissions from business as usual
  156. all the strategies combined let us achieve a 60% reduction in emissions from business as usual
  157. all the strategies combined let us achieve a 60% reduction in emissions from business as usual
  158. all the strategies combined let us achieve a 60% reduction in emissions from business as usual
  159. all the strategies combined let us achieve a 60% reduction in emissions from business as usual
  160. all the strategies combined let us achieve a 60% reduction in emissions from business as usual
  161. -we’ve been pleasantly surprised at the
  162. -we’ve been pleasantly surprised at the
  163. -we’ve been pleasantly surprised at the
  164. -we’ve been pleasantly surprised at the
  165. -help communities get started with answering the question of reducing emissions -consulting companies can streamline their work as they enter into this emerging field -one of the first attempts to prioritize strategies at the community level
  166. -help communities get started with answering the question of reducing emissions -consulting companies can streamline their work as they enter into this emerging field -one of the first attempts to prioritize strategies at the community level
  167. -help communities get started with answering the question of reducing emissions -consulting companies can streamline their work as they enter into this emerging field -one of the first attempts to prioritize strategies at the community level
  168. -help communities get started with answering the question of reducing emissions -consulting companies can streamline their work as they enter into this emerging field -one of the first attempts to prioritize strategies at the community level
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