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The memorandum provides a semi-annual update on the Climate Smart San José plan, which aims for greenhouse gas reduction and carbon neutrality by 2030. It outlines the progress made since the last update, including funding received for various initiatives, greenhouse gas inventory results, and community engagement efforts. The update highlights the importance of collaboration across city departments and with community partners to achieve climate goals. It also mentions the establishment of the Climate Advisory Commission and ongoing outreach programs to engage the community in climate action.
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The Climate Smart San José plan was approved in February 2018 and aims for carbon neutrality by 2030.
City Council adopted a resolution in November 2021 to work towards communitywide carbon neutrality.
Significant funding has been acquired to support Climate Smart initiatives, totaling over $6 million in FY 2022-2023.
The 2021 Inventory of Communitywide GHG Emissions showed a 10% reduction from 2019 levels.
The Climate Smart Dashboard was updated in August 2023 to track progress on various metrics.
The Climate Advisory Commission will be established effective January 1, 2024.
Community engagement initiatives include Climate Smart Champion Awards and outreach programs with community-based organizations.
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T&E AGENDA: ITEM: TO: TRANSPORTATION AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE SUBJECT: CLIMATE SMART SAN JOSE PLAN SEMI-ANNUAL UPDATE Approved 10/02/23 (d) 1 FROM: Kerrie Romanow DATE: September 11, 2023 Date 9/22/23 RECOMMENDATION Accept this update on Climate Smart San José activities and recommend this item for full Council consideration at the October 24, 2023, City Council meeting. SUMMARY AND OUTCOME The Climate Smart San José plan (“Climate Smart”) was approved by City Council in February 2018 and includes greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals and milestones that align with the 2016 Paris Agreement. In November 2021, City Council adopted a resolution to work towards communitywide carbon neutrality by 2030, accelerating the City’s Climate Smart goals. In June 2022, City Council approved the Pathway to Carbon Neutrality by 2030 to focus staffs’ efforts on four key strategies to accelerate movement toward the achievement of this new carbon neutrality goal: move to zero emission vehicles; reduce the miles we travel in our vehicles by at least 20 percent; switch our appliances from fossil fuels to electric; and power our community with 100 percent carbon-neutral electricity. The City...
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The Climate Smart San José Plan Semi-Annual Update was presented to the Transportation & Environment Committee on October 2, 2023. The update includes background on the plan, core activities, community engagement efforts, and future initiatives. The City Council approved the Climate Smart San José plan in 2018 and set a carbon neutrality goal by 2030. Key strategies include promoting zero-emission vehicles, reducing vehicle miles traveled, transitioning to electric appliances, and ensuring carbon-neutral electricity. The report highlights funding received, community outreach efforts, and various initiatives aimed at achieving the plan's goals.
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The Climate Smart San José plan was approved by the City Council in 2018.
A carbon neutrality goal by 2030 was adopted in 2021.
The Pathway to Carbon Neutrality by 2030 plan was adopted in 2022, outlining four key strategies.
Total funding received in the reporting period (March - August 2023) was $4,424,274.
The Climate Advisory Commission was approved, and a master services agreement for updating the Climate Smart plan was executed.
Communitywide Greenhouse Gas Inventory calculations are completed biannually.
The City secured over $67 million in grant funding for transportation projects in 2023.
California EV Infrastructure Project received $14 million for charging infrastructure.
Nearly 2,000 customers upgraded to 100% renewable energy service since 2019.
Building Electrification Accelerator Program and workforce development initiatives are underway.
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Climate Smart San José Plan Semi-Annual Update Transportation & Environment Committee October 2, 2023 Presented by: Kerrie Romanow, Director– Environmental Services Department Kate Ziemba, Senior Environmental Program Manager– Community Energy Department Ramses Madou, Division Manager– Department of Transportation • Background • Updates • Core Activities • Community Engagement • Programs and Policies • Looking Forward 2 • Council approved the Climate Smart San José plan (2018) and adopted a carbon neutrality by 2030 goal (2021) San Jose’s Climate Leadership 3 • Council adopted Pathway to Carbon Neutrality by 2030 plan (2022) identifying 4 key strategies: • zero-emission vehicles • reduce vehicle miles traveled by 20% • Switch our appliances from fossil fuels to electric • carbon-neutral electricity • Environmental Services Department staff lead, facilitate, and/or support climate mitigation initiatives across departments City-wide Climate Smart San José Core Activities • Funding and Resources: Continue to seek and acquire external resources: Total Received in Reporting Period (Mar. – Aug. 2023) Direct Funding $4,424,274 In-Kind Resources Total $4,424,274 Total Received in FY...
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The San Jose Community Energy Advocates submitted a public comment to the Transportation and Environment Committee regarding the need to update the City’s 2007 Green Fleet Policy. They emphasize the importance of transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs) to meet climate goals and comply with new regulations from the California Air Resources Board. The comment outlines recommendations for prioritizing the update of the Green Fleet Policy, incorporating compliance processes, and leveraging federal incentives for EV purchases. The advocates stress the urgency of this update in light of recent climate events and the city's goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2030.
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The 2007 Green Fleet Policy needs updating to align with current climate goals.
The City is transitioning its fleet with an 'electrification first' strategy.
The California Air Resources Board's Advanced Clean Fleets regulation requires 50% zero-emission vehicle purchases by 2024 and 100% by 2027.
Recommendations include prioritizing the January 2020 City Council directives and adapting purchasing processes for City-owned vehicles.
The comment highlights the benefits of electric vehicles, including lower maintenance and fueling costs.
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September 29, 2023 To: Honorable David Cohen and Members of the Transportation and Environment Committee Re: 10-2-23 T&E Committee Agenda Item (d)1; Climate Smart Update: Public comment - The City’s 2007 Green Fleet Policy needs to be updated We are San Jose Community Energy Advocates, a volunteer community group that advocates for renewable energy and reducing GHGs. Although the City of San Jose’s 2007 Green Fleet Policy, which covers Cityowned vehicles, is not part of the Climate Smart Plan, the City is transitioning its fleet with an “electrification first” strategy to meet the Climate Smart targets. In January 2020, the City Council directed staff to update the now extremely outdated 2007 Green Fleet Policy, as well as to complete a life-cycle cost analysis of replacing all non-electric vehicles with EVs within the next 5 years, and the charging infrastructure required to support it. We recommend that • • • • The City Council direct the Departments of Transportation and Public Works to prioritize the January 2020 City Council green fleet directives. Furthermore, the updated policy should adapt the process for purchasing City-owned vehicles to maximize the purchase of...