Office of Sustainability and Resilience 2023 Annual Progress Report and Strategic Energy Plan Implementation Year One

SEP Organization-Wide Recommendations

Building Partnerships City staff began to establish diverse community partnerships early in the development of the SEP. Over time, the OSR staff members have continued to expand this partnership to include a broader cross-section of stakeholders from throughout the community. This Annual Progress Report will be shared directly with members of the partnership to update them on SEP implementation, which may necessitate additional meetings to discuss details and sustainable planning for future years. Recently, the OSR staff convened a group of City staff representing each of the 22 departments and 10 specialized offices. This Internal Sustainability Committee (ISC) will serve as a two-way conduit for the OSR to communicate and collaborate with internal stakeholders throughout the organization about the full range of sustainability and resilience related issues. The OSR staff will work with the ISC to develop a formal organization-wide policy that can be incorporated into decision-making processes.

Recommendation 1 The City should establish a Sustainability Office. Recommendation 2 Clean energy audit/installation/maintenance contracts will give priority to Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) and Minority and Women Business Enterprises (MWBEs). Recommendation 3 Publication of an annual progress report. Ensure energy decision are made in a way that promotes a just transition to renewable energy for all and prioritizes vulnerable communities. Recommendation 4 All new and substantially renovated City owned buildings will meet Greens Building standards. Recommendation 5 The City fleet should be comprised of zero emission vehicles by 2040. Recommendation 6 Establish a policy to achieve no net loss of tree canopy throughout the City for improved air quality, reduced urban heat island effect, and ongoing carbon sequestration. Recommendation 7 Develop an energy and waste education program for all City staff.

SEP TARGET

Objective: 100% Renewable Energy by 2040.

A Note about Greenhouse Gases The SEP incorporated a GHG inventory for municipal operations during calendar year 2019, and an examination of how this inventory compared with the 2007 baseline data. Resolution 19-0770 requires the preparation of an updated GHG inventory every two years. Accordingly, an updated GHG inventory will be prepared in 2024 and included in the second Annual Progress Report. Because updated data on GHG emissions for 2020 through 2022 is not yet available, this Annual Progress Report does not include an estimate of progress achieved toward the GHG emissions goals of the SEP.

Recommendation 8 Review current vehicle and equipment purchase/lease process for potential efficiency improvements

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