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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 03_04/12/2007April 12, 2007 t1~.^"i i' .Ti. R4 NNIF'"~1A: •-"i.°.¢ ~1.zPnt's~F'.'i YI^~ L3,1th''~1 '.7 :2i~ ~7C,`L`~b7K kYf~i is- aua Mai ~i+"+!`i Sxe^ wit atr.k 34dy yn:r.. ?iT3 siC i,m `~ ~ P!^ •wrw~ .a./a.~ irii t-.-,.~ t'~'tliTlb' ~4i ~`[ ~t WRYL7lAt1 ~"t~ .~.e-~.. ~ ~? ~~~.. P~ 4~.wR ~' awl x"i b'~. ~""'.]IflO' iT~~R "«s,~iFL'319 ~C~t. iM22'~.. ,v:"'" m....,e. :IMF.: .~.1!• 1 ~abiC`" ~,=7 ~'unxraa ~z;w.N! ~r`vx'r KiT4 -~°.~.r W~«eat :7-~-.: ~l~i~ -s,.ti ~: ro ~ r. Sierra Club Loxahatchee Cool Cities What is a Cool City? These are cities that have made a commitment to stopping global warming by signing the U.S. Mayor's Climate Protection Agreement. The Cool Cities campaign helps cities turn their commitments into action by pushing for smart energy solutions. As of October 12th, 319 mayors have signed onto the agreement. April 12, 2007 Sierra Club Loxahatchee Cool Cities 2 Local gover~~ments can: Cut energy costs Improve air quality Stimulate the local economy Mitigate global warming April 12, 2007 Sierra Club Loxahatchee Cool Cities 3 What are the benefits of becoming a Cool City? Hallandale Beach, Florida, Mayor Joy Cooper "This is not only an environmental protection issue, but also an economic development and sustainability issue. Protecting our environment, we are protecting our resources and. preserving them. for future generations to come." Marion County Sheriff s Department in Florida You have the right to get good mileage, purchase fuel.- ef~cient hybrid vehicles and reduce dependence on oil; this mal{e sense for the environment and. the county budget. April 12, 2007 Sierra Club Loxahatchee Cool Cities 4 Stra that Cool Cities pursue fall under three categories: Cleaner vehicles Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy These solutions save taxpayer dollars anal. improve public health by reducing energy waste and pollution. April 12, 2007 Sierra Club Loxahatchee Cool Cities 5 Green Fleets Solution • "Right-sizing" vehicle fleets • Purchasing fuel efficient vehicles. Hybrid Vehicle Incentives •free parking for hybrid vehicles • lower registration fees and. taxes. Clean Buses •Replace buses with buses that run on clean' April 12, 2007 Sierra Club Loxahatchee Cool Cities 6 Make New Buildings More Energy Efficient •Incorporate energy efficiency requirements into municipal. building codes Energy Efficiency Retrofits to Existing Buildings •Modernize lighting, heating, cooling, and other operations Efficient Street Lighting •Replace traditional light fixtures with super-efficient light emitting diode (LED) bulbs, cities are reaping energy and cost savings. April 12, 2007 Sierra Club Loxahatchee Cool Cities 7 Energy Efficiency Solutions ttenewanie energy aoiu~ions Renewable Energy Standards •An increase in the % of electricity from clean, renewable energy sources (such as wind and solar power) by a specific target date. Solar and Wind Installations •Finance the construction of renewable energy projects village Utility Contracts •Incorporate renewable energy requirements into contract renewals with privately owned local utilities. •working with. privately owned utilities and renewable energy developers to construct solar arrays on city buildings, schools, and homes. April 12, 2007 Sierra Club Loxahatchee Cool Cities 8 •Conduct a baseline emissions inventory and forecast. •Adopt an emissions reduction target for the forecast year •Develop a Local Action Plan •Implement policies and measures. •Monitor and verify results April 12, 200 Sierra Club Loxahatchee Cool Cities 9 Five steps to become a "Cool City" Help in becoming a "Cool City" Cities can receive assistance in achieving their campaign. goals from. a variety of sources • State anal. Federal agencies • ICLEI through its Cities for Climate Protection program. (International Council For Local Environmental Initiatives) April 12, 2007 Sierra Club Loxahatchee Cool Cities 10 Help in becoming a "Cool City'' ICLEI assists Cool cities and counties by: •Organizing conferences •Providing information •Providing Software and tools to help local governments achieve their sustainable development goals •Carrying out research and pilot projects •Providing policy templates •Holding training workshops •Matching members with funding sources •Facilitating networking and city-to-city exchanges •Providing technical services and consultancy April 12, 2007 Sierra Club Loxahatchee Cool Cities 11 ~ndamental component of ICLEI's performance-based campaign model is the milestone process. Each campaign incorporates afive-milestone structure that participating local governments work through: (1) establish a baseline; (2) set a target; (3) develop a local action plan; (4) implement the local action plan; and (5) measure results. April 12, 2007 Sierra Club Loxahatchee Cool Cities 12 1. Take What's Next "Cool Cities" Pledge The first step towards curbing global warming pollution in your community iS to sign the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. oThis agreement sets the goal of reducing citywide global warming carbon dioxide (C02) pollution to 7 percent below 1.990 levels by 2012 April 12, 2007 Sierra Club Loxahatchee Cool Cities 13 2. TAKE ACTION: 1. Join the U.S. Mayors climate Protection 1~greement to reduce global warming pollution. 2. green your city's vehicle fleets with hybrid and. other cleaner cars. 3. Modernize city buildings with moneysaving energy efficiency technology. 4. Invest in clean and. safe, renewable energy. April 12, 2007 Sierra Club Loxahatchee Cool Cities l4 ~,:~~F~;~=~~~ , L E A:RN M tJ R E : cool ~~es a~ross Ame~~a sie~raclub.orglcoalcitles April 12, 2007 f~~. ~~..~~ 15 Lori Mcwilliams From: Lucille Lanpher [lanpher@bellsouth.net] Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2007 10:45 PM To: Imcwilliams@tequesta.org Subject: Cool Cities Presentation Hello Ms. McWilliams, My name is Lucille Lanpher, and I am a member of the Sierra Club. I am also a member of the North County Cool Cities Committee of the Sierra Club. I am pleased that your Village Council has shown interest in becoming a Cool City, and agn happy to make a PowerPoint presentation to them on Thursday, April 12tflz. I understand that your Council meets at 7:00 p.m. My presentation will take about 15 minutes. I think you have four council members (Dan Agnero, Patricia Watkins, Thomas Paterno, and Calvin Turnquest~ and Mayor Couzzo; please let me know if that is incorrect. I will email you my PowerPoint presentation next week. Please let me know if there is anything else that I can provide to you, or anything else that you need. Thank you for your assistance. Lucille Lanpher 1 To: Tequesta village council Request: Place Lucille Lanpher on the April 12th, 2007 Village of Tequesta meeting AGENDA to discuss COOL CITIES From: Joe Baker, 73 Fairview East Date April ?~, 2007 Zq~ Cool Cities Sierra Club members are working together with communities to address global warming issues Lucille Lanpher, Sierra Club member, has a 5-1 ~ minute Cool Cities power point presentation Presentation covers the subject overall and 4 steps for becoming a "COOL CITY" TAKE PLEDGE Mayor climate protection agreement CONDUCT VILLAGE GLOBAL WARMING EMISSIONS INVENTORY Emissions inventory serves as basis for monitoring progress CREATE A PLAN Energy efficiencies Renewable resources Green vehicle fleets gas/electric propane alternative fuels IMPLEMENT AND MONITOR PLAN US Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement -Signature Page You have my support for the US Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. Date: Mayor: Signature: Address: City: Mayor's Email: _ Staff Contact Name: Staff Contact Title: Staff Phone: Staff Email: State: Zip: Please add my comments in support of the US Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. We will add these to the Website (optional): Please return completed form at your earliest convenience to: US Mayors Climate Protection Agreement By Maid: By Fax: (206) 6$4-3013 c/o City of Seattle Office of Sustainability and Environment B,v Email: john.mauro(dlseattle.gov Seattle Municipal Tower PO Box 94729 For more Information: (206) 733-9084 Seattle, WA 98124-4729 US Mayors Climate Protection Agreement -Contact Information Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels is coordinating this initiative. He can be reached at 206-684-4000. The primary staff contacts for Seattle are: John Mauro, Climate Project Analyst Office of Sustainability and Environment (206) 733-9084 iohn .ma uro~~eattie.g_av PO Box 94729 Seattle Municipal Tower Seattle, WA 98124-4729 Kim Drury, Senior Policy Advisor Office of Sustainability and Environment (206) 684-3214 kim.d ru ry~seattle.pov PO Box 94729 Seattle Municipal Tower Seattle, WA 98124-4729 US Mayors Climate Protection Agreement Website: www.seattle.govfmayorlclimate ENDORSING THE II.S. MAYORS CLIMATE PROTECTION AGREEMENT WHEREAS, the U.S. Conference of Mayors has previously adopted strong policy resolutions calling for cities, communities and the federal government to take actions to reduce global warming pollution; and WHEREAS, the Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC}, the international community's most respected assemblage of scientists, has found that climate disruption is a reality and that human activities are largely responsible for increasing concentrations of global warming pollution; and WHEREAS, recent, well-documented impacts of climate disruption include average global sea level increases of four to eight inches during the 20th century; a 40 percent decline in Arctic sea-ice thickness; and nine of the ten hottest years on record occurring in the past decade; and WHEREAS, climate disruption of the magnitude now predicted by the scientific community will cause extremely costly disruption of human and natural systems throughout the world including: increased risk of floods or droughts; sea-level rises that interact with coastal storms to erode beaches, inundate land, and damage structures; more frequent and extreme heat waves; more frequent and greater concentrations of smog; and WHEREAS, on February 16, 2005, the Kyoto Protocol, an international agreement to address climate disruption, went into effect in the 141 countries that have ratified it to date; 38 of those countries are now legally required to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on average 5.2 percent below 1990 levels by 2012; and WHEREAS, the United States of America, with less than five percent of the world's population, is responsible for producing approximately 25 percent of the world's global warming pollutants; and WHEREAS, the Kyoto Protocol emissions reduction target for the U.S. would have been 7 percent below 1990 levels by 2012; and WHEREAS, many leading US companies that have adopted greenhouse gas reduction programs to demonstrate corporate social responsibility have also publicly expressed preference for the US to adapt precise and mandatory emissions targets and timetables as a means by which to remain competitive in the international marketplace, to mitigate financial risk and to promote sound investment decisions; and WHEREAS, state and local governments throughout the United States are adopting emission reduction targets and programs and that this leadership is bipartisan, coming from Republican and Democratic governors and mayors alike; and WHEREAS, many cities throughout the nation, both large and small, are reducing global warming pollutants through programs that provide economic and quality of life benefits such as reduced energy bills, green space preservation, air quality improvements, reduced traffic congestion, improved transportation choices, and economic development and job creation through energy conservation and new energy technologies; and WHEREAS, mayors from around the nation have signed the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement which, as amended at the 73rd Annual U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting, reads: The II.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement A. we urge the federal government and state governments to enact policies and programs to meet or beat the target of reducing global warming pollution levels to 7 percent below 1990 levels by 2012, including efforts to: reduce the United States' dependence on fossil fuels and accelerate the development of clean, economical energy resources and fuel-efficient technologies such as conservation, methane recovery for energy generation, waste to energy, wind and solar energy, fuel cells, efficient motor vehicles, and biofuels; B. we urge the U.S. Congress to pass bipartisan greenhouse gas reduction legislation that includes 1) clear timetables and emissions limits and 2) a flexible, market-based system of tradable allowances among emitting industries; and C. We will strive to meet or exceed Kyato Protocol targets for reducing global warming pollution by taking actions in our own operations and communities such as: 1. Inventory global warming emissions in City operations and in the community, set reduction targets and create an action plan. 2. Adopt and enforce land-use policies that reduce sprawl, preserve open space, and create compact, walkable urban communities; 3. Promote transportation options such as bicycle trails, commute trip reduction programs, incentives for car pooling and public transit; 4. Increase the use of clean, alternative energy by, for example, investing in "green tags", advocating for the development of renewable energy resources, recovering landfill methane for energy production, and supporting the use of waste to energy technology; 5. Make energy efficiency a priority through building code improvements, retrofitting city facilities with energy efficient lighting and urging employees to conserve energy and save money; 6. Purchase only Energy Star equipment and appliances for City use; 7. Practice and promote sustainable building practices using the U.S. Green Building Councils LEER program or a similar system; S. Increase the average fuel efficiency of municipal fleet vehicles; reduce the number of vehicles; launch an employee education program including anti-idling messages; convert diesel vehicles to bio-diesel; 9. Evaluate opportunities to increase pump efficiency in water and wastewater systems; recover wastewater treatment methane for energy production; l0. Increase recycling rates in City operations and in the community; 11. Maintain healthy urban forests; promote tree planting to increase shading and. to absorb CO2; and 12. Help educate the public, schools, other jurisdictions, professional associations, business and industry about reducing global warming pollution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that The U.S. Conference of Mayors endorses the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement as amended by the 73rd annual U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting and urges mayors from around the nation to join this effort. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The U.S. Conference of Mayors will work in conjunction with ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability and other appropriate organizations to track progress and implementation of the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement as amended by the 73rd annual U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting. Mr. Green's e Cool Home Checklist ~~ ^ install a programmable thermostat. Winter temps should 6e 68 degrees F, and 60 F or less while you sleep. In the summer, set the air conditioner at no cooler than 78 degrees F ^ Adjust hydrostat on water heater to 120 degrees F. ^ For old water heaters, install insulating blanket on tank and insulate pipes. ^ Consider upgrading to an Energy Star water heater. For ultimate efficiency, buy a "flash" (also called on-demand" or "tankless~ water heater or a solar water heating unit. ^ Check home insulation in attic, basement and walls. Is it adequate? ^ Seal any gaps in walls. Pay special attention to plumbing outlets, vents, and recessed tight fixtures. ^ Seal ducts to maximize HVAC efficiency. ^ Keep AC and furnace filters clean. ^ Install weatherstripping and caulking on drafty doors and windows. ^ Replace single-paned windows with double-paned windows designed for your climate. a ~.04~+~~~ecP/~.o-tsnvS,~ / a~rru:~,~ - ~,ory~rv ^ Consider installing ceiling fans. ^ Use curtains, shades, and shutters for insulation and shade. ^ Use task lighting rather then ambient lighting when possible. ^ Switch out incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescents, especially in the most-used light fixtures. ^ Tum off lights when not in use, and consider installing motion and occupancy sensors where appropriate. BaE~noom~ ^ Install aerating shower heads and faucets to reduce hot-water consumption. ^ Take showers instead of baths. ^ Do not run vent fan more than necessary. ~.,, ^ Always buy Energy Star appliances. ^ Use water- and energy-saving features on dishwasher. Edo not use dishwasher to dry dishes ^ Only run fut! loads. ~-~orrae, ~, ^ Consider using a laptop instead of a desktop PC. ^ Do not buy a bigger monitor than you need. ^ Set computer to go into sleep mode when not in use. ^ Tum off computer and peripherals at power strip so that transformers da not continue drawing power even when "off" ^ Tum off printers and copiers when not in use. They consume considerable energy even in standby. ©-Li~!.~o2YvL ^ install compact fluorescents rated for outdoor use. ^ Instatl motion detectors on security lights. ~~ ^ Buy Energy Star appliances. As a rule, front-loading washing machines are more efficient than top-loading machines. ^ Wash and rinse clothes in cold or, if you must, warm water. ^ Onfy run full loads; if you must run smaller loads, adjust water level if possible. ^ Install and use a clothesline F .~,.- ~ E'.. l." -i .., ,. •S Y1~0. a Crreen Taxes > Sierra Club n~~} ~~ S ~RI~[1 ~~T =~ environments[ update find an about iss<fes that matter to xou my t:aclgneni suy >n wcect~ ~ erencs, issues ~d rhapcsrs In Your sre~ wetfs06D fM2 Our Conservation Initiatives ~ Select a Place r gl"EE'I'~ YdXa~S Keep Your Taxes Green It's tax time -time to fight global warming and save yourself some green at the same time. Federal, state, and local governments offer a range of tax incentives, grants, and loans that wiN help you save energy, fight global warming, reduce your energy bills, and let you keep more green in your wallet after Tax Day comes around. ~~ ~e~~ Best of all, many green tax incentives are not merely tax deductions which simply reduce your taxable income. They are tax credits which directly reduce the size of your tax bill. Some can even be rolled over to the next year! >~Visit zoomer.sierraclub.ora and click on °energy incentives" for a complete list of both federal tax breaks and incentives and those offered by your own state and local governments. Here are just a few examples of: • Hybrid vehicle tax credit: this credit varies by make and model, but can up to $3,000. • Home energy efficiency tax credit: up to $500 far home improvements designed to make your home mare energy efficient, such as new windows or a more efficient heating/cooling system. ~ Residential solar and fuel cell tax credit: up to $2,000 for installation of a solar electric, solar water heating, or fuel cell system. Any excess credit can be carried forward one additional year. • Energy subsidy exemption; Any rebates or incentives you receive far energy conservation measures, directly or indirectly, from utilities are not counted as taxable income. >~ Learn more about how you can help make sure these tax benefits continue. Up to Top http:!/sierraclub. orgl~-eentaxes! .. - selectanother chapter HOME ~ Email Sianup ~ About Us ~ Contact Us ~ Terms of Use sea~cFi ommunities all over America are responding to the threat of global warming with smart energy solutions. These "Cool Cities' are taking decisive action to reduce heat trapping emissions, lower energy bills, save taxpayer dollars, and protect our environment. At a time when the federal government is failing to act, mayors and other local lead- ersare taking the lead to curb global warm- ing. Beginning with Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels, more than 400 mayors represent- ing 61 million Americans in 50 states have signed the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement to reduce global warming car- bondioxide (COQ) pollution in their cities to These Coo! Cities are working to meet this goal with practical and innovative energy solutions that reduce energy waste and pol- lution,and thereby cut our dependerKe on oil, benefit public health, a~ save money. GLOBAL WARMING: NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT Scientists have concluded that burning fossil fuels-like oil, coal, and natural gas-to power our cars, homes, and businesses is causing globaP temperatures to rise. This heating of the earth poses a serious threat to our health, safety, economy, and environment The good news is that we have the tools innovative energy solutions. While each city's energy solutions plan will be unique, there are three key Cool City strategies: Green Vehicle Fleets, Energy Efficiency, and Renewable Energy. GREEN VEHICLE FLEETS The biggest single step we can take to curb global warming is making our cars, trucks, and SWs go farther on a gallon of gas. Many cities are cutting their global warming emissions by purchasing gas~lectric hybrid cars and SWs for their city vehicle fleet. By using less gasoline, hybrid vehicles release a fraction of the global warming and air pollution emitted by conventional vehi- COOL CITIES TAKE THE LEAD 7 percent below 1990 levels by 2012 (see today to reduce global warming pollution, seattle.gov/mayor/climate}. and cities of al( sizes are pursuing cles while saving money at the gas pump. Some cities are also providing incentives, such as free parking and lower registration fees, to encourage the purchase of hybrids by local residents and businesses. ENERGY EFFICIENCY SOLUTIONS Energy efficiency means using less energy through better technology to light streets and power buildings and industrial facilities. Reducing energy use is one of the most cost-effective and fastest ways to meet our energy needs. Lowering energy costs enables communities to invest more in schools, job creation, and new infrastructure. Since fossil fuel power plants account for more than one-third of US. global warm- ing emissions, saving energy also means less pollution. From high-tech interior and Clean Harvest: Waverly Light & Power in Iowa has installed wind turbines on land leased from local farmers, creating clean electricity for the city and additional income for farmers. Cod AAayor: Mayor Joseph Adams, of University City, Missouri, accepts the Sierra Uub's Cool City award for signing the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement street lighting, energy-efficient building standards and retrofits, to efficient com- bined heat-and-power, cities in every region of the country are modernizing lighting, heating, cooling, and other systems. RENEWABLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS Cities across the nation are investing in clean and renewable power like solar and wind energy to lower global warming emissions and create a reliable source of safe, homegrown electricity. Many cities are adopting "renewable ener- gy standards" that require a specific per- centage ofthe electricity sold in a city or utility area to come from renewable sources by a specific target date. Other cities are incorporating renewable energy technologies, such as solar photo- voltaic panels, into the design of public buildings. Renewable power and energy efficiency are essential solutions for replac- ing electricity from dirty, fossil-fuel-burn- ing power plants. COOL CITIES: BRINGING COMMUNITIES TOGETHER The most successful Cooi Cities are engaging the entire community to help meet the goals of the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. Local businesses, builders, faith groups, environmentalists, and labor unions are working together to make their cities more livable and vibrant while lowering energy bills, creating good jobs, and tackling a global problem. RE-ENERGIZING YOUR CITY As the news of successful city solutions spreads, more cities are joining in the Cooi Cities movement to lead our country and our wand into a new energy future. Cool Cities are literally re-energizing our nation, proving that we can solve global warming one city at a time. Now it`s your city's turn glabai ~irarming ~Illt~tion ~.G~enr~it~+°'sa-~lc~e~eets arwth~,ybr~d~inderer'cars i 3:~iikl~fetn~xey~u'~li~s >T xsoneY-sa~~n9'e~er9y'ef~cy te~nbh~av LEARN MORE: For a list of cities that are becoming "cool," and for resources and specific examples of smart energy city solutions and model action plans, go to sierradub.orgf coolcities. SIERRA CLUB HEADQUARTERS: 85 Second St, Second Floor • San Francisco, CA 94105 - (415) 477-550(1 ~naec~ zoa~ SIERRA CLUB LEGISLATTYE OFFItE: 448 C St NE • Washington, DC 20002 • (202) 54J-1141 • sierraclub.org S WAYS YaU CAN FIGHT GLOBAL WARMING Yes, global warming is a big problem, but we can tackle if we work together. Everyone has a role to play-you, me, business- es; government By making different, smarter decisions right now about how we use energy at home, at work and as a nation, we can cut our carbon emissions and curb climate change. lust a few of these practical steps can significantly reduce your carbon footprint (the amount of global warming pollution you create in your daily life) ,save money ,clean up our air and water, treate new jobs and industries and fight global warming-2 percent at a time. That's what it will take to stabilize our climate-a 2 percent reduction in carbon emis- sions each year for the next 40 years. But to reach our goal of 80 percent reduction by 2050, we all must be part of the 2 percent solution. 1. DRIVE SMARTER There are many ways to cut down on your carbon emissions from driving. Hybrids and other highly effi- cient vehicles emit as little as one third as much CO2 as a gas guzzler does. Driving smarter by car poo{- ing and making sure your vehicle is well-tuned and has properly inflated tires will also decrease your carbon footprint Walking or taking public transport when possible makes an even bigger difference. 2. CHANGE A LIGHT BULB, CHANGE THE WORLD It may sound too good to be true, but if every household in America switched just five light bulbs from standard incandescents to energy-saving compact fluorescents (CFCs} it would be like taking eight million cars off the road. CFCs have come a long way and now come in a variety of styles that fit in regular sockets and give off the same warm light as old-fashioned light bulbs. The bulbs may be more expensive up front, but they last much longer, will save you money on your monthly utility bill. 3. GET HOUSE SMART Our houses and apartments are gold mines when it comes to solutions that help us use energy more efficiently. Make sure that you always purchase highly efficient EnergyStar appliances and consumer electronics. High-quality, well-sealed windows and doors can minimize the energy you use to heat and cool your house. Using a programmable thermostat and adjusting it by as little as a degree or two can make a huge difference in your energy consumption. Best of all, a variety of local, state, and fed- eral tax incentives and credits exist to help you make the investments to make your home as energy efficient as possible. 4. BUY GREEN POWER Most utilities across the country now allow their customers to purchase green power generated from renewables sources such as wind and solar. A few dollars a month can mean the difference between power made from dirty coal or power made from carbon-free wind turbines. Visit httpJlzoomersier- radub.org and click on efficiency/renewables to find out exactly what's available in your area. S. REDUCE... REUSE... RECYCLE... Using less energy to do the same job saves money and cuts carbon emissions. Using recycled mate- rials to produce glass, paper, and metal products saves 70 to 90 percent of the energy and pollution, including CO2, that would result if the product came from virgin materials. Recycling a stack of news- papers only four feet high will save agood-sized tree. Please... buy recycled products! 1. LET THERE BE LIGHT Just as at home, it's important for offices to use highly efficient lights like CFLs whenever possible.The design of a lighting system can also make a big difference. Systems that sense when offices are empty and turn the lights off or take advantage of sunny days and dim interior tights accordingly can reduce energy consumption and spending on energy. 2. USE ENERGY-EFFICIENT EQUIPMENT Whether it is computers and copy machines or industrial equipment, using the most energy-efficient equipment makes sense for both companies and the climate. Using less energy means that compa- nies have more money to invest in staff, equipment, and other uses. 3. BUILD GREEN BUILDINGS Upgrading old buildings and making sure new ones are designed with efficiency in mind can make a difference a big difference in energy consumption. Efficient windows and other construction materi- als, coupled with innovative climate control and power generation systems, can reap benefits that ensure low energy costs for the life of the building and a healthier climate for everyone. 4. ENCOURAGE SMART TRANSPORT Companies have two ways to help lower the carbon footprint of work-related transportation. Frst, they can make sure that they purchase hybrids or other efficient vehicles far their corporate fleets. Second, they can help their employees get to work in a more dimate-friendly way by encouraging carpooling and offering vouchers for those who choose to take public transportation. 5. GO CARBON NEUTRAL Companies can become leaders in the fight against global warming by going the extra mile and pledging to make their operations carbon neutral. Major multinationals have already taken this step, and more are pledging to do so each day. BE PART OF THE ~''SO~UtfOr Si'e~`~*~ :'LEIS .r;Ah?~~fGA~ g~ =lah'! Cai.03d~~ l~J~l~?fC1iC FOR MORE T1P5 ON HOW TO FIGHT GLOBAL WARMING AT THE CITY, STATE, AND NATIONAL LEVELS, VISIT: wwwsierracl ub.orglg lobalwarmi ng/factsheets/ SIERRA CLUB coownen Ravi slEr;w- aue Hrr-opuaatFtts: 85 Second St., Second Floor • San Francisco, CH 94105 • (915) 977-5500 naa~ zoa~ SlEkxl- aus tFCdsu-T1vE oFFlCE: 408 C St NE • Washington, DC 20002 •(202) 547-i 141 • sierracluborg ~, ~~~~ LUB , 'FOUNaFD 1893 .. _.. '.. Smart Energy, America`s Wild Legacy, and Safe and Healthy Communities Solutions for a New Century he damage done by global warming is now indisputable and spreading. American consumers are paying record prices for home heating oil and gasoline. Volatile energy mar- kets roil our economy. Even President Bush admits our nation's energy "addiction" has left us vulnerable and dependent on oil from dangerous regions of the world. Nothing threatens our planet's future, our se- curity, orthe health of our air, water, and wildlands more than the way we produce and consume energy. So it's no surprise that the members of the Sierra Club have made °Smart Energy Solutions" their highest priorityforthe next five to ten years. Continuing down the same path is no longer an option and America has hard choices to make about how to move past petroleum. The Club will continue its commitment to pro- testing our nation's wildlands-as it has since its founding more than a century ago-and fighting pollution, which has been a central part of the Club`s work fn the past 40 years. The Sierra Club board, following the lead of iu grassroots, voted to focus on three "Con- servation Initiatives": Smart Energy Sdutions: We already have the know-how to move beyond our dependence on oil and coal. All we need now is the political wtll to make it happen. "Smart Energy SohKions"calls for a bold shift to a safe, clean energy future built on ef- ficiency, renewable energy, better fuel econ- omy,and innovative technologies. "Ameri®'s WYd Legacy' focuses an protect- ingwild and special places, and preserving our wildlife and their habitats. "Safe and HeahhyComnnmitles" fights pollution of our water and air and advocates for protection of drinking water sources. Stuart Energy Solutions We already have the technology to tackle global warming, air pollution, and our de- pendence Quail and cacti. Now we need the political will. Key components include: ^ Pushing for "Clean Car'taws in more states. Eleven US. states and Canada have enacted measures to require the auto industry to produce cleaner cars and trucks that release less smog and global warming pollution than federal standards mandate. Adding more states will force the auto industry to make all cars sold in the US. and Canada meet these standards. ^ Encouraging mae states to adopt aggressive energy eidency and rbte energy programs amdgoats--Z t states now require local un7ity companies to derive a specified percentage of energy from renewable sources. CAir goal is to have more states and uhimately the entire country adopt a standard of at least 20 percent renewable energy by 2020 and tv increase electric energy efficiency M' at least 2 percent per year. • Egg the'~Coot lilies" ampaign. Sierra Club volunteers around the country are asking their mayors tojoin the more than 400 local leaders who have signed the US.. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement to reduce global warming pollution in their cities. These grassroots campaigns advocate for local innovative solutions such as deaner vehides, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. (See Cool Cities box on back] ^ Stopping the coat rush by opposing as many coal plants as possible and cleaning up existing plants. We are also advocating that states and the federal government cut mercury emissions from coal-fired power plants by 90 percent. ^ Protecting the Arctic National YWldlife Refuge, coastal waters, and other sensftlve lands from coal, oil, and gas development. Safe and Healthy lommunttiies: gY working with local governments and providing citizenz with the tools they need, we can fo,rer vibrant, heahhy ccxnmunities. America`s Wild Legacy: We can protect wildlife habitat, state and federal wildlands, and America's crown jewels by engaging a broad spectrum of citizens. ^ Promoting the.1~"creation potential of dean energy using our key partnerships v/ith labor and consumer groups. America`s Wild Legacy This initiative seeks to engage a broad spec- trum of citizens around the value of public lands and special places and block threats to these lands from commercial logging, min- ing,abusive recreation, and overgrazing. Key components indude: ^ Protecting wildlife and their habitats by pushing for strong enforcement and funding of the Endangered Species Act and resisting attempts to weaken it. We also want to increase protection for wildlife habitats on public lands by creating new wildlife refuges and other protected habitau ^ Protecting and defending state and federal wildlands, including the more than 60 million acres of roadless natia~al forests. We are also working for full protection of Bureau of Land Management ~Idemess Study Areas and endangered wild private lands such as the Maine Woods. ^ Intresting in Arrterica's sown jevreis, and ensuring that ourparics, monurtx'rtts, and wrildemesses have the necessary resources and management to protect them in perpetuity. The newest national monuments that President Clinton designated are at riskfnxrt bgging, energy interests, and ofi-road vehicles. Even treasured national parla such as the Everglades and Yellowstone are threatened by exploitation. and our beaches. Safe and Heald>ty Communitiffi The overall goal of this initiative is to faster vibrant, healthy communities with clean water and dean air that are free from toxic chemicals. The initial focus vrill be to address the largest sources of water pollution; sewage and stormwater runoff. Key components indude: ^ Making swe that the Clean Water Jkt and other laws are enforced to protect our sources of drinking water. We will focus our efforts on protecting headwaters streams and wetlands and eliminating harmful levels of nutrient pollution that threaten our water supplies. ^ Wo~rg at the krcal kwrd to ensure that sewage treatment fadlities are upgraded and maintained, and that stormwater runoff and sewage overfl~+us are controlled. ^ Adrotating local ordinances that require utilities to inform the public about sewage overflows. ^ Enaoungkg oxmnunitles and develope-s to increase their investments in "green" infrastructure to minimize stormwater runoff ^ Providing dtinens whh a toolklt to help them advocate far sound local water protection measures. SIERRA t1uB HEADQUARTERS: 85 Second St, Second Floor • San Francisco, CA 94105 • (415j 977-5500 neaxctt zoos SIERRA a.us tECl5tntlvE ot~cE: 408 C St. NE • Washington, DC 20002 • (202) 547-i i 4i • sierradubarg g~~~ Though it has helped the American alligator, peregrine falcon, and other species recover, the Endangered Species Ad continues to be threatened by opponents who want to weaken iC Sewage OverNorr: Inadequate sewage treatment threatens av sources of drinking water BE PART OF THE Q PERCENT SOLUTION The world's scientists agree: Global warming is real, here, and happening faster than anyone predicted. But scientists also say we can curb global wamting and its consequences-if we take bold, comprehensive actions now that add up to an 80 percent cut in carbon emissions by 2050. That's a do-able 2 percent cut a year for each of the next 40 years. To reach our goal, to build a cleaner, smarter, and safer ener- gyand economic future and rise to the most urgent challenge of our generation, we must ail be part of the solution. You, me, businesses, and government we all have a role to play. To cut carbon emissions 2 percent a year for each of the next 40 years means we must start right now to make differ- ent, better decisions about the energy we use at home, at work, and as a nation. Many individuals, communities, campuses, businesses, and states are taking initiative to cut emissions, but the federal government has been slow to act Here are the most impor- tant five actions that we need at the national level to reach our goal. iSee back for ways you can be part ofthe 2 percent solu6on.~ 1. INCREASE FUEL ECONOMY STANDARDS This is the biggest single step we can take to save money at the pump, reduce our dangerous dependence on oil, and tackle global warming. The technology exists to make our cars, trucks, and SUVs average 40 miles per gallon within the next decade. Raising fuel economy standards to 40 MPG would save us more oil than we currently impart from the Persian Gulf or could ever hope to get from drilling in the Arctic Refuge, combined. 2. CAP COz EMISSIONS Top climate scientists like Dr. James Hansen agree that we need to freeze our emissions immediately and begin reducing them very soon if we are to avoid the most catastrophic effects of global warm- ing. With cities and states across the country stepping up to fight global warming, it's time for our leaders in Washington to show the political will to cut global warming pollution. 3. RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARD (RES) China, whose cars are already required to get better fuel economy than ours, has set a RES of 20 per- cent by 2020. Turbines are popping up across the Midwest and solar panels are going up an office buildings and rooftops across the country. A federal RES would jumpstart the new energy economy, crease thousands ofgood-paying manufacturing jobs, and guarantee thousands of megawatts of rea- sonablypriced, carbon-free electricity. Energy experts tell us that nearly 40 percent of our electricity could come from renewables by 2030. It's time for our leaders in Washington to lead the way. 4. ENERGY EFFICIENCY California-a state with no shortage of people, air conditioners, and power-hungry gadgets-has man- aged to hold its electricity demand steady for three decades. Its economy remains dynamic and growing. Encouraging the same level of energy efficiency nationwide in our homes, affiass, and schools could avert the need for a new generation of dirty coal plarrts, save us all money through lower energy bills, and help lower our nation's carbon footprint A gradually implemented national building code would accom- plish all this and spur the renewal of domestic manufacturing in key sectors such as glassmaking. 5. LONG-TERM INCENTIVES Just as global warming can't be solved overnight, our economy won't make the transition away from fossil fuels overnight To provide the right incentives for the market to move, the federal government needs to put predictable, long-term incentives in place. investors and consumers are eager to ga green, but theyface an uncertain patchwork of grants, loan guarantees, tax credits, and other incentives-marry of which are constantly in danger of expiring. A pool of stable, long-term incentives will allow c~sumers and investors to make the kind of long-term investments they need to create the dean energy economy of tomorrow. 't s` .,. 2. .a~ i 7. IS YOUR HOME COOL? Replace at least ~ incandescent lightbulbs in your house with comport fluorescents. tAnd remember to tum out the lights when you leave the room!) Hang your clothes out ~ dry instead of using the dryer. Turn down your thermostat ~ degrees. 2. GREEN YOUR DRIVE Make your drive ~ times as efficient by inviting another passenger (or several) to ride along- or, even better, buy a hybrid. Check your tire pressure every months and inflate as necessary for better mileage. Walk or bike ~ work as often as you can. 3. SPREAD THE WORD Write ~ letters-one to your local newspaper and another to your employer, letting them know that we can work to curb global warming by reducing carbon emissions by 2 percent a year. Urge your power company to increase reliance on renewable energy sources by ~ percent each year for the next 40 years-at least! Copy or download this fact sheet and pass it on to ~ friends. 4. SIGN OUR PETITION Take ~ minutes to sign our online petition at octronsierradubcugltwopercent/. And then ask your friends to sign it, too! 5. GET CREATIVE Grow your own food. Organize your block to fight global warming. Make your own ~ do iist_. IE ° ~ . _, r ~ StEFIRA CLUB ~NIPAtGIt{T~ FfCiF~ri~?B~d~. i+y.~RftRlfli FOR MORE TIPS ON HOW TO FIGHT GLOBAL WARMING, vISrT: wwwsierroctuborg/twopercent SIERRA ~~ auB HEADQUARTERS: i35 Second SL. Second Floor • San Francisco, CA 94105 • (41 S) 977-5500 MaRCta x~o7 CLUB SIERRA CLUB LEGISLAmE OFFICE: 408 C St. NE • Washington, DC 20002 • {202) 547-1141 • sierrariub.org F(EUNEIEE~ 1R51 5 WAYS YDU CAN FIGHT GLQBAL WARMING Yes, global warming is a big problem, but we can tackle if we work together. Everyone has a role to play-you, me, business- es, government By making different, smarter decisions right now about how we use energy at home, at work and as a nation, we can cut our carbon emissions and curb climate change. Just a few of these practical steps can significantly reduce your carbon footprint (the amount of global warming pollution you ueate in your daily life) ,save money ,dean up our air and water, veate new jobs and industries and fight global warming-2 percent at a time. That`s what it wilt take to stabilize our climate-a 2 percent reduction in carbon emis- sionseach year for the next 40 years. But to reach our goal of 80 percent reduction by 2050, we all must be part of the 2 percent solution. 1. ASK YOUR MAYOR TO GET COOL Ask your Mayor to sign the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement (to reduce global warming pol- lution by seven percent below 1990 levels by 2012) and to prepare a "Cool Gties" action plan that includes clean-energy solutions such as energy efficiency, cleaner vehicles, and renewable energy to meet the agreement's goals. (httpJfwwwsierraclub.org/cooicities) 2. CHANGE LIGHTING, SAVE MONEY Lobby for the use ofsuper-efficient LEDs in traffic signals and for compact fluorescent bulbs in ail ctty- owned buildings. 3. MAKE MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS GREEN Insist that your city require new and renovated municipal buildings to meet green energy-effcent standards (usgbc.org), purchase Energy Star etectranics and appliances (energystacgov), and encour- agethe use of efficient combined heat and power facilities. As most cities have lots of existing build- ingsand are likely to build few new ones, retrofitting existing buildings can be an extremely large and particularly important source of potential carbon reductions. 4. GREEN POWER Does your city purchase green power {from wind, solar, and other clean sources}? Set a goal fora per- centage of the city's electricity to come from renewable energy, and invest in local solar panels and wind turbines. 5. GREEN FLEETS Ask that your city green its vehic{e fleet with hybrids and other cleaner vehicles and that it provide better public transportation choices. (httpJ/wwwsierratlub.org/globalwarming/deancars}. 1. GREEN ENERGY States are moving fast to set Renewable Energy Standards-by mandating that a certain percentage of the electricity be produced from sources like wind and solar.This not only ensures that consumers can purchase green power but also spurs investment in clean-energy technologies that create jobs and encourages renewable energy to become cheaper and more widespread. SIERRA CLU B cou Nnen ,.y~ 2. CLEAN CARS California has taken the lead in setting emissions standards for cars that are stricter than federal stan- dard-reducing not only carbon emissions but also other dangerous pollutants that foul our air and dam- ageour health. More than a dozen states, particularly in the Northeast, have followed Califomia's lead. 3. ENERGY EFFICIENCY States have an important role to play in encouraging energy efficiency at home, at work, and in our factories. California's aggressive energy-efficiency program has allowed the state's economy to grow without using any more electricity than it did 30 years ago. to addition to innovative efficiency pro- grams like Vermont's public benefit fund, states tan also set efficiency standards for appliances like air conditioners that ensure the electronics we all depend on everyday don't use more energy than is necessary. These efforts can protect both our pocketbooks and our climate. 4. TAX INCENTIVES States can offer a wide variety of tax incentives to encourage everything from the purchase of hybrids to the installation of solar panels on your rooftop to assistance to businesses wanting to upgrade their equipment to modern energy-efficient models You can find out exactly what 'incentives are available in your state by visiting httpJ/zoomersierraciub.org/and clicking on "energy incentives" 5. GREEN ELECTRICITY States are moving to green their economies and, in particular, their power grids. To avoid simply exporting emissions, California has barred utilities from entering into long term contracts for power generated out of state by anything dirtier thana modem natural gas-fired power plant. Idaho has banned pulverized coal plants. Rules like these protect the efforts of states to reduce their awn emis- sions and ensure that the citizens of one state are not stuck with pollution ftom power plants built simply to generate and ship power to another state. BE PARTOF THE Solution SfEti~~ ~'i.!! C7iMp~i~aR' TC7 F!s"a?•~ GL~~R:, ~RRMf~ FOR MORE TIPS ON HOW TO FIGHT GLOBAL WARMING As AN INDIVIDUAL OR THROUGH YOUR COMPANY, VISIL- wwwsierrad u b.org/g I oba Iwarmi ng/factsheets/ su~1u aus t~-oQuaRtEas: 85 Second St., Second Floor • San Francisco, CIS 94105 • {4151977-5500 r zoo3 SIERRA CLUa LEg5LAT1VE oFFlCE: 408 C St NE • Washington, DC 20002 -{2(121547-1141 • sierraclub.org ~~ ERA ~~~$ fouwoeo isex a ~: a e ~:_A~. s How We Curb Global Warming by Cutting Carbon Emissions 2 Percent Every Year Untif 2050. Together. Global warming is real, here, and happening faster than anyone predicted. But scientists also say we can curb global warming and its consequences-if we take bold, comprehensive actions now that add up to an 80 percent cut in carbon emissions by 2050. That's a do-able 2 percent cut a year for each of the next 40 years. To reach our goal, to build a cleaner, smarter, and safer energy and economic future and rise to the most urgent challenge of our generation, we must all be part of the solution. You, me, businesses, and government-we all have a role to play. To cut carbon emissions 2 percent a year for each of the next 40 years means we must start right now to make different, better decisions about the energy we use at home, at work, and as a nation. ~#~~e'~ ~ w~ ~~ cam: ^ Replace at least ®incandescent lightbulbs in your house with compact fluorescents. (And rememberto turn outthe lights when you leave the room!) ^ Make your drive @ times as efficient by inviting another passenger (or several) to ride along (or, even better, buy a hybrid)! ^ Write ®letters-one to your local newspaper and another to your employer, letting them know that we can work to curb global warming by reducing carbon emissions by 2 percent a year. ^ Talk ®your mayor. If your city isn't already a °Coo! City," urge your mayor to sign on. If it is, offer to help cut your city's emissions. (Find our more at sierraclub.org/cooldries/.) ^ Take ~ minutes to sign our online petition at octionsierrac(ub.org/twopercent/. And then ask your friends to sign it, too! ^ Hang your clothes out ~ dry instead of using the dryer. It Takes 0 o Turn down your thermostat ®degrees. ^ Walk or bike ~ work as often as you can. ^ Get on the hom and cal! your power company. Ask them to increase their ref lance on renewable energy sources by ®percent each year for the next 40 years-at least? o Try ~ eat locally grown food and shop at a focal farmer's market. Food travels an average of 1,500 miles from field to plate, so you can make a difference by buying local. ^ Check your tire pressure every ~ months and inflate as necessary for better mileage. ^ Copy or download this fact sheet and pass it on to ®friends. ^ Check ®malc~ sure you have adequate insulation. ^ Get ®your governor. States need to take action because the federal government is dragging its feet. Ask your governor to commit to cutting the state's carbon emissions 2 percent a year for the next 40. ^ Check ®see how you're doing. You can find a carbon calculator to add (and subtract) your emissions at www.cl imatecrisis. rtetftakeaction/carboncakuiatod. ^ Make your own ~ do list..... ~c~ . E~er~ting we coo-ane~ our Iar~i~ ~rrcf ~r~er~€§s t~r~- e4~s redu~~ ~rr~~ssiot~s arE~ s~ovl~s g~o~a~ ~rarr~€~g. sierradub.org/twopercentl. SIERRA SIERRA CLUB HEADQUARTERS: 85 Second St, Second Floor • San Francisco, CA 94105 • (415) 477-5500 r zar,T CLUB StERRa aUS LECilSLATNE OFFICE: 408 C St NE • Washington, DC 20002 • (202} 547-1141 • sierradub.org FUUN UEU iB.S