Climate Action Plan

Annual Report

April 25, 2018

Partnering with Republic to implement Organics Collection, increasing diversion rate to 32%

Expediting process for vehicle charging stations

$85,000 Subsidy for water conservation incentive program

Commercial Energy upgrades continue

Grant to RCD for work with cemetery Irrigation Evaluations

Resolution supporting Paris Climate Agreement

Energy Efficiency, Water Conservation, Green Building

Planning, Land Use/Alternative

Transportation

Recycling/Waste Reduction

Municipal Programs

Solar/Renewable Energy Installations

Business energy assessments/upgrades continue (Over 1,000,000 Kwh saved – enough to power 100 homes)

Partnership w/ Ecology Action, SMCEW

RCD work with Cemeteries Target Rooftop Solar Installation

Residential water rebate

Recognition program

National Night Out

Mayor’s Water Challenge

Rooftop Solar (2)

Participation in recycling & organics programs

Sustainability Meetings

Commute alternatives

Drought tolerant garden

Sustainability Policy

Pre-tax commuter benefits

New Programs: Organics collection for

residents /commercial

Improved commercial technical assistance

32% Measured Diversion Rate

New CNG Collection Fleet-reduced GHG Emissions

New Programs: Expanded

HHW/Shred/Compost Giveaway Events

Bulky Item Collection

Improved Outreach & Education

Requires California to reduce GHG Emissions to 40% below 1990 levels by 2030

Colma on track to reduce GHG to meet requirements

Cemetery Irrigation work with RCD

Continue business energy efficiency upgrades

Climate Action Plan Assessment Report

Work with Republic Services

Work towards a recycled water system

Research Carbon Sequestration potential

Continue work with regional groups

MeasureGHG Reductions

(MtCO2e)

Near Term Implementation: Next 1-3 years

Energy Efficiency, Water Conservation and

Implement Residential Energy and Water Efficiency Program 9

Implement Commercial Energy and Water Efficiency Program 199

Participate in Bay Area Green Business Certification Program 71

Develop and implement a Ordinance 101

Planning, Land Use and Increased Opportunities for Alternative Transportation

Implement Smart Growth development policies 39

Increase bicycle lanes and implement to the extent feasible walkability and bicycling in new projects and renovations

301

Implement policies from San Mateo County Sustainable Green Streets and Parking Lot Design Guidebook

Supportive Measure

MeasureGHG Reductions

(MtCO2e)

Near Term Implementation: Next 1-3 years

Planning, Land Use and Increased Opportunities for Alternative Transportation

Update the General Plan to be consistent with the CAP Supportive Measure

Implement new planning review requirement for new and redeveloped commercial projects to include preferred parking

250

Implement parking policies for new developments that require prioritized parking for low carbon fuel vehicles and bicycle parking and unbundle parking from property costs

473

Recycling and Waste Reduction

Increase recycling and waste diversion to meet 80% diversion rate 838

Implement single use bag ban and polystyrene ban Supportive Measure

Solar and Renewable Energy Installations

Promote solar/renewable energy installations for commercial and residential 11

Measure GHG Reductions (MtCO2e)

Near Term Implementation: Next 1-3 years

Municipal Programs

Implement a Town Environmental Preferable Purchasing Policy (EPPP) 76

Promote commute alternatives for Town employees and the public 8

Replace 100% street, signal, park, and parking lot lighting with energy efficient lighting 24

Adopt requirements for Town-sponsored projects for new construction and major renovations

2

Complete a solar installation feasibility study of Town properties and consider participating in regional joint purchase program for solar where feasible and cost-effective

Supportive Measure

Expand tree planting on public properties and use native and drought tolerant trees/plantings

98

Establish method to integrate and incorporate CAP measures into Town projects and day-to-day decisions

Supportive Measure

Research methods to reduce methane released from closed landfills and collaborate with landfill owners where feasible

Supportive Measure

Longer-Term Implementation: Next 4-8 years

Adopt a Commercial Energy Efficiency Ordinance 94

Total GHG Reductions 2,594