City of Las Vegas Sustainability Strategy
Adopted September 3, 2008
Tom Perrigo, AICP Deputy Director, Planning & Development
ICLEI Local Climate Leadership Summit May 18-20, 2009 • Washington, D.C.
Sustainability Policy: Strategic Priorities
Create, integrate, and manage orderly and sustainable development and growth of our community. Manage cost and revenue resources to achieve efficient operations. Support and encourage sustainability, livability, and pride in our neighborhoods.
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Sustainability = Efficiency
Buildings and transportation Good for business Dollars for US labor, not foreign oil Added security
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Setting the stage
Since 2001 energy costs for the average US household have more than doubled.
American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity, July 2008
Nevada electricity costs have risen 59% from 2000 to 2008, compared to 32% nationally. US Department of Energy
During 1990s Nevadans paid 13% less compared to
national average, today 10% more
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Setting the stage
Vegas Fights Perception of Excess
Business Travel News, March 16, 2009
Las Vegas: In Last 90 Days, Groups Canceled 340 Events
MeetingNews.com, March 12, 2009
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Attitudes are changing
83% of Americans say global warming is a serious problem (up from 70% in 2004). 81% of Americans agree with the statement, “It is my responsibility to help reduce the impacts of global warming.”
2007 Environmental Survey, Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy
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Go where the jobs are Most green economy jobs will be weatherizing homes and offices, installing solar panels and retrofitting factories with energy-efficient technologies.
45 40 35
JOBS (in millions)
30 25 20 15 10 5 0 2006 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030
American Solar Energy Green Color Jobs Report, 2006
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Approved with Community Support
“Even though we know we are doing the right thing now, people may not realize it. But in ten years they will look back at what this Council did today and realize it.” Mayor Oscar Goodman September 3, 2008 City Council Meeting
Community Support • Harrah’s Entertainment • Nevada Development Authority • NAIOP, So. Nevada Chapter • AFL/CIO, Nevada Office
• • • •
University of Nevada, Las Vegas Bombard Electric Sierra Club, So. Nevada Group Nevada Conservation League
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Sustainable Energy Strategy
CITY OPERATIONS
100% of decisions on major capital projects and new City programs will consider triple bottom line. Invest in renewable energy projects. Invest 100% of cost savings from renewable energy projects in energy conservation and renewable energy projects. Reduce City’s carbon footprint. Reduce rate of electricity consumption. Achieve renewable energy portfolio standard.
10% 5% 10% 20% 30% 20% 30% 3 mw 7mw 2009 2010 2011 2015 2020 2030
Implement preferential purchasing policy for products that are certified environmentally friendly.
Increase amount of fuel consumed to cleaner-burning, domestically-produced alternative fuel. Adopt contracting policy consistent with NRS that considers sustainable practices as criteria for awarding contracts.
90%
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Sustainable Energy Strategy
CITY CODES & REGULATIONS
Adopt form-based sustainability zoning code Adopt an energy code 30% more efficient than current code Work with Green Council to revise Green Building Program to include incentives and mandates
2009 2010 2011 2015 2020 2030
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Participate in creating regional Home Performance energy audit and conservation program, and provide incentives to residents who enroll in program Implement residential solar rebate program Implement indoor water conservation program
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Leveraging of Funds
EECBG CDBG CREB Conservation Bond
$31,800,000 Renewable Energy Project Funding
$14,000,000 Conservation (Retrofits) Funding
General Obligation Bond Sewer Enterprise Fund Green Building Special Revenue Fund Other
$2,750,000 Community Programs
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Leveraging of Funds
EECBG QECB CREB Conservation Bonds General Obligation Bonds Sewer Enterprise Funds Green Building Special Revenue Fund General Fund Other
$14,900,000
$33,700,000
$48,600,000 TOTAL INVESTMENT IN SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY
GREENCHIPS May 2009 Washington, D.C.
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