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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda - Climate Action Plan Task Force - 02/10/2022 Climate Action Plan Task Force 180 Market Street South Burlington, VT 05403 (802) 846-4106 www.sbvt.gov Meeting Thursday, February 10, 2022 City Hall, 180 Market Street, Room 301 and Online 7:00 pm This meeting will be held both in person and digitally via Zoom. Participation Options: In person: South Burlington City Hall Room 301, 180 Market Street Assisted Listening Service Available; reach out to staff before meeting begins Interactive Online (audio & video): https://zoom.us/j/94853335347 Telephone (audio only): (929) 205 6099 Meeting ID: 948 5333 5347 AGENDA: 1. Instructions on existing building in case of emergency and review of technology options – Paul Conner, Director of Planning & Zoning (7:00 pm) 2. Agenda: Additions, deletions or changes in order of agenda items 3. Open to the public for items not related to the agenda 4. *Review and finalize structure of Pathways and Actions worksheet 5. *Begin review of Pathways & Actions, by Sector, beginning with building / thermal 6. *Evaluating equity of Pathways and Actions in the context of the Climate Action Plan 7. *Minutes: January 26, 2022 8. Other Business 9. Adjourn (8:55 pm) *Item has attachments Respectfully submitted, Paul Conner, AICP, Paul Conner, AICP Director of Planning & Zoning Chief Sustainability Officer 180 Market Street South Burlington, VT 05403 tel 802.846.4106 fax 802.846.4101 www.sb vt.gov MEMORANDUM TO: South Burlington Climate Action Plan Task Force FROM: Paul Conner, Director of Planning & Zoning & Chief Sustainability Officer SUBJECT: February 10 Task Force Meeting Cover memo Hi folks. Enclosed is this week’s packet. 1. Instructions on existing building in case of emergency and review of technology options – Paul Conner, Director of Planning & Zoning (7:00 pm) 2. Agenda: Additions, deletions or changes in order of agenda items 3. Open to the public for items not related to the agenda 4. *Review and finalize structure of Pathways and Actions worksheet Following last week’s meeting, City and CCRPC staff met with Ethan and Andrew put together a game plan for how the Task Force can best review and provide direction on the Goals, Pathways, and Actions, which are the heart of the Climate Action Plan. The staff/leadership group felt it important to make sure the structure of the Goals, Pathways, and Actions was correct first. Enclosed you’ll find a memo from Ann Janda and an updated Worksheet. The updated worksheet tries to better clarify what’s a goal, what’s a pathway, and what’s an action, and then charts key information for each action. Some of the information won’t be known until later in the process. Task Force Homework: Please review the structure. Does this capture the high-level information and direction that Task Force members want to make sure are in this Principal Climate Action Plan? Is anything unclear? What’s missing? Feedback in advance is welcome! [Send to Paul by Wednesday at 3 pm if you’d like for staff to share it with the rest of the group] Discussion format: Members are invited to provide feedback on changes. As noted above, feedback in advance is welcome. Meeting objective: finalize and approve format/structure of the Goals, Pathways, and Actions Worksheet 5. *Begin review of Pathways & Actions, by Sector, beginning with Building / Thermal Following completion of the Worksheet format, the next item will be to begin a specific review of the proposed actions. Task Force Homework: Understanding that this is a FIRST CUT, please review the Building / Thermal Sector (items 23-32 on the worksheet). What would you add? Remove? Change? Want Clarity On? Input is welcome either in writing or orally at the meeting. [Provide any written notes to Paul by Wednesday at 3 pm if you’d like it shared with the group] Discussion Format: - To start the discussion, each member will be invited to share their thoughts / questions / ideas, one at a time, for up to 3 minutes each. - After that, members are invited to have a dialogue together. This will be for about 20-30 minutes. The goal here is to review possible pathways / actions. We ask that members try not to go into the weeds on any single topic – use the worksheet as a guide (for example, if there is an important obstacle to 2 implementing an action you support, please feel free to identify that an outside entity is needed to make it happen, and/or that there will be a feasibility challenge created by XYZ, but try not to go into the specifics/solutions). Meeting objective: After this discussion, the Task Force can evaluate how this approach worked. Did the Task Force come to a consensus? Will breakout groups be needed? Should a guided discussion of the whole group continue at the next meeting? Should this approach be repeated for the other Sectors? 6. *Evaluating equity of Pathways and Actions in the context of the Climate Action Plan Brief introduction of this topic as included in the prior packet. The overall purpose is to make sure, from the start, that pathways and actions are being considered for their impacts and opportunities for equitable implementation. This is an iterative process, and the answers don’t need to be known up front, but consideration of the subject can be baked in from the start. 7. *Minutes: January 26, 2022 Draft enclosed 8. Other Business 9. Adjourn (8:55 pm) 1 Date: February 3, 2022 TO: Paul Conner, South Burlington Planning Director, and the South Burlington Climate Action Plan Task Force FROM: Ann Janda, Senior Energy Project Manager, CCRPC, Melanie Needle, Senior Planner, CCRPC RE: Revised Goals, Pathways, and Actions Worksheet At its January 26 meeting, the Climate Action Plan Task Force requested additional clarity regarding the sample of potential pathways and actions presented by CCRPC. To accommodate this request, a new pathways and actions worksheet was developed. This version of potential climate change pathways and actions now includes goals and additional decision tools. The draft goals included in the worksheet were informed by the State’s Climate Action Plan and Comprehensive Energy Plans. The goals from these two plans were added in as reference. Additionally, the addition of draft goals was included to create a connection to the City’s 2017 Climate Pledge whereby the city pledged to meet the targets of the State of Vermont and of the Paris Climate Accord. The State’s Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA) has since been adopted and its requirements meet or exceed the Paris Climate Accord. Therefore, the GWSA took the place of the Paris Climate Accord in the worksheet. The first row of the worksheet includes the definitions for each column. Using these definitions, some of the pathways were edited. However, the list of sample actions remains largely the same. Tab 2 includes a link to the State of Vermont Climate Action Plan Equity Rubric . Tab 3 provides high level greenhouse gas reductions modeling for Vermont as a starting point until each priority action item is individually modeled. This worksheet is intended only as a place to start discussions among members about potential goals, pathways and actions for South Burlington and is not intended to be a prescriptive list. The next step is for task force members to approve (or approve with amendments) this worksheet format. After that, the task force should review this list and make recommendations for keeping, editing, deleting, and/or adding goals, pathways, and actions in each sector and create a prioritized list for modeling. 110 West Canal Street, Suite 202 Winooski, Vermont 05404-2109 802-846-4490 www.ccrpcvt.org DRAFT Climate Action Plan Pathways and Action Worksheet 2/3/2022 ID https://anr.vermont.go v/content/vermont- climate-council-adopts- vermont-climate- action-plan https://publicservice.vermon t.gov/content/2022-plan The high level desired result informed by the CAP AND CEP goals. A pathway is a high-level means of achieving GHG emissions reductions or adaptation goals. Data point to measure; as a second step a target may be established where possible based on emissions modeling. Actions are the “operational” tasks the City will undertake to meet the pathways and strategies. Actions may be written around existing — or propose new — policies, programs, projects, initiatives, plans, etc. Committees or staff responsible for taking action. Likelihood that all of the actions under a particular goal taken together will achieve the goal. Can we meet the goal given the potential obstacles? Yes, No or Not Yet? Will the action result in GHG reductions directly or indirectly? See high level reductions by sector in tab 3. For exampl,educational actions are important but dont result in a direct measureable impact. Increases in registered EVs do result in a measurable impact. HOLD ON THIS UNTIL HAVE PRIORITIZED LIST HOLD ON THIS UNTIL HAVE PRIORITIZED LIST HOLD ON THIS UNTIL HAVE PRIORITIZED LIST VT CAP/Sector VT Climate Action Plan & Global Warming Solutions Act Requirements VT Comprehensive Energy Plan Goals DRAFT South Burlington Goal Draft Pathway Metric for periodic montioring DRAFT Action Leaders Likelihood %Feasibility %Does the City have authority GHG Redutions Estimated GHG Reduction from Actions Equity Rating Cost? 1 Transportation By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels By 2035 all car sales will be zero emissions, Meet 10% of energy needs from renewable energy by 2025, and 45% by 2040 Reduce ghg emissions from the transportation sector to achieve an 80% ghg emissions reduction from 1990 levels by 2050 (and earlier benchmarks in state policy). Light-Duty Vehicle Electrification # of electric vehicles registered annually Educate student drivers about electric and high efficiency transportation options. School District, Consultant 2 Transportation By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels By 2035 all car sales will be zero emissions, Meet 10% of energy needs from renewable energy by 2025, and 45% by 2040 Reduce ghg emissions from the transportation sector to achieve an 80% ghg emissions reduction from 1990 levels by 2050 (and earlier benchmarks in state policy). Light-Duty Vehicle Electrification # of electric vehicles registered annually Promote EV education and buyer assistance support currently being offered by Drive Electric Vermont. Energy Committee 3 Transportation By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels By 2035 all car sales will be zero emissions, Meet 10% of energy needs from renewable energy by 2025, and 45% by 2040 Reduce ghg emissions from the transportation sector to achieve an 80% ghg emissions reduction from 1990 levels by 2050 (and earlier benchmarks in state policy). Light-Duty Vehicle Electrification # of electric vehicles registered annually Develop a toolkit to support existing multifamily properties installing electric vehicle charging installations P&Z, Consultant 4 Transportation By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels By 2035 all car sales will be zero emissions, Meet 10% of energy needs from renewable energy by 2025, and 45% by 2040 Reduce ghg emissions from the transportation sector to achieve an 80% ghg emissions reduction from 1990 levels by 2050 (and earlier benchmarks in state policy). Light-Duty Vehicle Electrification # of electric vehicles registered annually Adopt a policy to require all new buildings be built with electric vehicle charging equipment P&Z 5 Transportation By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels By 2035 all car sales will be zero emissions, Meet 10% of energy needs from renewable energy by 2025, and 45% by 2040 Reduce ghg emissions from the transportation sector to achieve an 80% ghg emissions reduction from 1990 levels by 2050 (and earlier benchmarks in state policy). Light-Duty Vehicle Electrification # of electric vehicles registered annually Develop a toolkit to support existing commercial buildings installing electric vehicle charging installations P&Z, Consultant 6 Transportation By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels By 2035 all car sales will be zero emissions, Meet 10% of energy needs from renewable energy by 2025, and 45% by 2040 Reduce ghg emissions from the transportation sector to achieve an 80% ghg emissions reduction from 1990 levels by 2050 (and earlier benchmarks in state policy). Light-Duty Vehicle Electrification # of electric vehicles registered annually Other actions? 7 Transportation By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels By 2035 all car sales will be zero emissions, Meet 10% of energy needs from renewable energy by 2025, and 45% by 2040 Reduce ghg emissions from the transportation sector to achieve an 80% ghg emissions reduction from 1990 levels by 2050 (and earlier benchmarks in state policy). Shift heavy duty vehicles to zero emissions % of heavy duty vehicles replaced with lower carbon fuels Determine strategy and budget for municipal vehicles and equipment to replace with lower carbon alternatives. Consider having VTCCC conduct a free fleet analysis. City Council, PW, City Manager 8 Transportation By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels By 2035 all car sales will be zero emissions, Meet 10% of energy needs from renewable energy by 2025, and 45% by 2040 Reduce ghg emissions from the transportation sector to achieve an 80% ghg emissions reduction from 1990 levels by 2050 (and earlier benchmarks in state policy). Shift heavy duty vehicles to zero emissions % of heavy duty vehicles replaced with lower carbon fuels Conduct an annual accounting of fossil fuel data for municipal fleet vehicles PW 9 Transportation By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels By 2035 all car sales will be zero emissions, Meet 10% of energy needs from renewable energy by 2025, and 45% by 2040 Reduce ghg emissions from the transportation sector to achieve an 80% ghg emissions reduction from 1990 levels by 2050 (and earlier benchmarks in state policy). Shift heavy duty vehicles to zero emissions % of heavy duty vehicles replaced with lower carbon fuels Budget for annual EVSE installments at various City departments. City Manager/City Council 10 Transportation By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels By 2035 all car sales will be zero emissions, Meet 10% of energy needs from renewable energy by 2025, and 45% by 2040 Reduce ghg emissions from the transportation sector to achieve an 80% ghg emissions reduction from 1990 levels by 2050 (and earlier benchmarks in state policy). Shift heavy duty vehicles to zero emissions % of heavy duty vehicles replaced with lower carbon fuels Other actions? 11 Transportation By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels No specific goal stated in CEP Reduce ghg emissions from the transportation sector to achieve an 80% ghg emissions reduction from 1990 levels by 2050 (and earlier benchmarks in state policy). Reduce single occupancy vehicle driving. VMT, miles of bike/ped infrastructure Support micro-transit pilot programs City Manager 12 Transportation By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels No specific goal stated in CEP Reduce ghg emissions from the transportation sector to achieve an 80% ghg emissions reduction from 1990 levels by 2050 (and earlier benchmarks in state policy). Reduce single occupancy vehicle driving. VMT, miles of bike/ped infrastructure Support telecommuting for city government employees City Manager City of South Burlington Page 1 of 6 DRAFT Climate Action Plan Pathways and Action Worksheet 2/3/2022 13 Transportation By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels No specific goal stated in CEP Reduce ghg emissions from the transportation sector to achieve an 80% ghg emissions reduction from 1990 levels by 2050 (and earlier benchmarks in state policy). Reduce single occupancy vehicle driving. VMT, miles of bike/ped infrastructure Partner with CATMA to provide telecommuting options to employers in the City. City Manager 14 Transportation By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels No specific goal stated in CEP Reduce ghg emissions from the transportation sector to achieve an 80% ghg emissions reduction from 1990 levels by 2050 (and earlier benchmarks in state policy). Reduce single occupancy vehicle driving. VMT, miles of bike/ped infrastructure Partner with Green Mountain Transit Authority to increase transit ridership on existing routes and identify new routes. Ensure there is a shelter at every bus stop. City Manager 15 Transportation By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels No specific goal stated in CEP Reduce ghg emissions from the transportation sector to achieve an 80% ghg emissions reduction from 1990 levels by 2050 (and earlier benchmarks in state policy). Reduce single occupancy vehicle driving. VMT, miles of bike/ped infrastructure Maintain existing bike/ped infrastructure to ensure it can be utilized during all seasons City Manager, PW, P+Z 16 Transportation By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels No specific goal stated in CEP Reduce ghg emissions from the transportation sector to achieve an 80% ghg emissions reduction from 1990 levels by 2050 (and earlier benchmarks in state policy). Reduce single occupancy vehicle driving. VMT, miles of bike/ped infrastructure Increase bike/ped infrastructure city wide and ensure the bike/ped system is well connected to facilitate efficient travel. PW, P+Z 17 Transportation By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels No specific goal stated in CEP Reduce ghg emissions from the transportation sector to achieve an 80% ghg emissions reduction from 1990 levels by 2050 (and earlier benchmarks in state policy). Reduce single occupancy vehicle driving. VMT, miles of bike/ped infrastructure Establish park & ride/carpool lots to connect with public transportation, (e.g. I-189 Exit) City Manager PW P+Z 18 Transportation By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels No specific goal stated in CEP Reduce ghg emissions from the transportation sector to achieve an 80% ghg emissions reduction from 1990 levels by 2050 (and earlier benchmarks in state policy). Reduce single occupancy vehicle driving. VMT, miles of bike/ped infrastructure Periodic Open Streets event (perhaps closing northbound lane of Dorset Street and/or Market Street) City Manager PW P+Z Recreation Communication s 19 Transportation By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels No specific goal stated in CEP Reduce ghg emissions from the transportation sector to achieve an 80% ghg emissions reduction from 1990 levels by 2050 (and earlier benchmarks in state policy). Reduce single occupancy vehicle driving. VMT, miles of bike/ped infrastructure Showcase bike path with an annual event (marathon/half marathon/5k) City Manager PW P+Z Recreation Communication s 20 Transportation By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels No specific goal stated in CEP Reduce ghg emissions from the transportation sector to achieve an 80% ghg emissions reduction from 1990 levels by 2050 (and earlier benchmarks in state policy). Reduce single occupancy vehicle driving. VMT, miles of bike/ped infrastructure Other actions? 21 Buildings/Thermal By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels Increasing renewable thermal and process supply to 30% by 2025, increasing to 45% by 2032 and 70% by 2042. CEP target to achieve net-zero ready construction for all newly constructed buildings by 2030 Use less energy in buildings and reduce ghg emissions from buildings to achieve an 80% ghg emissions reduction from 1990 levels by 2050 (and earlier benchmarks in state policy). Reduce energy use in existing buildings Number of educational events Conduct educational efforts 2 times per year with specific outreach to low- income residents to educate city residents and businesses about programs offered by Efficiency Vermont, VT GAS, Champlain Valley Weatherization, Green Mountain Power, and the Vermont Green Building Network. City Council City Manager Communicatio ns 22 Buildings/Thermal By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels Increasing renewable thermal and process supply to 30% by 2025, increasing to 45% by 2032 and 70% by 2042. CEP target to achieve net-zero ready construction for all newly constructed buildings by 2030 Use less energy in buildings and reduce ghg emissions from buildings to achieve an 80% ghg emissions reduction from 1990 levels by 2050 (and earlier benchmarks in state policy). Reduce energy use in existing buildings Number of events Facilitate one workshop annually and conduct building walk-throughs for owners and tenants of rental housing to encourage implementation of energy efficiency measures. Energy Comm. 23 Buildings/Thermal By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels Increasing renewable thermal and process supply to 30% by 2025, increasing to 45% by 2032 and 70% by 2042. CEP target to achieve net-zero ready construction for all newly constructed buildings by 2030 Use less energy in buildings and reduce ghg emissions from buildings to achieve an 80% ghg emissions reduction from 1990 levels by 2050 (and earlier benchmarks in state policy). Reduce energy use in existing buildings # of buildings weatherized Develop program similar to the FAA/Chamberlain program to weatherize low-moderate income households Energy Comm. Page 2 of 6 DRAFT Climate Action Plan Pathways and Action Worksheet 2/3/2022 24 Buildings/Thermal By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels Increasing renewable thermal and process supply to 30% by 2025, increasing to 45% by 2032 and 70% by 2042. CEP target to achieve net-zero ready construction for all newly constructed buildings by 2030 Use less energy in buildings and reduce ghg emissions from buildings to achieve an 80% ghg emissions reduction from 1990 levels by 2050 (and earlier benchmarks in state policy). Reduce energy use in existing buildings # of buildings weatherized The City should work with Efficiency Vermont and landlords to target weatherization actions in low income and multi-unit housing (learning from Burlington’s program with BED) Energy Comm. 25 Buildings/Thermal By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels Increasing renewable thermal and process supply to 30% by 2025, increasing to 45% by 2032 and 70% by 2042. CEP target to achieve net-zero ready construction for all newly constructed buildings by 2030 Use less energy in buildings and reduce ghg emissions from buildings to achieve an 80% ghg emissions reduction from 1990 levels by 2050 (and earlier benchmarks in state policy). Reduce energy use in existing buildings Consider joining with Burlington in becoming a 2030 District https://www.2030districts.org/ City Council 26 Buildings/Thermal By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels Increasing renewable thermal and process supply to 30% by 2025, increasing to 45% by 2032 and 70% by 2042. CEP target to achieve net-zero ready construction for all newly constructed buildings by 2030 Use less energy in buildings and reduce ghg emissions from buildings to achieve an 80% ghg emissions reduction from 1990 levels by 2050 (and earlier benchmarks in state policy). Reduce energy use in existing buildings Other actions? 27 Buildings/Thermal By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels Increasing renewable thermal and process supply to 30% by 2025, increasing to 45% by 2032 and 70% by 2042. CEP target to achieve net-zero ready construction for all newly constructed buildings by 2030 Use less energy in buildings and reduce ghg emissions from buildings to achieve an 80% ghg emissions reduction from 1990 levels by 2050 (and earlier benchmarks in state policy). Net-zero for new construction Annual electricity consumption, annual natural gas consumption Establish and adopt a building code pursuant to Title 24, Chapter 59 so the City of South Burlington has the authority to regulate the thermal fuel source of new buildings. City Council City Manager P+Z 28 Buildings/Thermal By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels Increasing renewable thermal and process supply to 30% by 2025, increasing to 45% by 2032 and 70% by 2042. CEP target to achieve net-zero ready construction for all newly constructed buildings by 2030 Use less energy in buildings and reduce ghg emissions from buildings to achieve an 80% ghg emissions reduction from 1990 levels by 2050 (and earlier benchmarks in state policy). Net-zero for new construction Annual electricity consumption, annual natural gas consumption Develop a mechanism to charge a fee to developers connecting to natural gas and dedicate the funds collected to weatherize and cold climate heat pumps for low and moderate income. City Council City Manager 29 Buildings/Thermal By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels Increasing renewable thermal and process supply to 30% by 2025, increasing to 45% by 2032 and 70% by 2042. CEP target to achieve net-zero ready construction for all newly constructed buildings by 2030 Use less energy in buildings and reduce ghg emissions from buildings to achieve an 80% ghg emissions reduction from 1990 levels by 2050 (and earlier benchmarks in state policy). Net-zero for new construction Other actions? 30 Buildings/Thermal By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels Increasing renewable thermal and process supply to 30% by 2025, increasing to 45% by 2032 and 70% by 2042. CEP target to achieve net-zero ready construction for all newly constructed buildings by 2030 Use less energy in buildings and reduce ghg emissions from buildings to achieve an 80% ghg emissions reduction from 1990 levels by 2050 (and earlier benchmarks in state policy). Switch out fossil fuel heating and cooling systems Number of wood stoves replaced Promote wood stove change-out programs that take older non-EPA certified stoves out of service and replace them with more efficient and lower emitting models. Energy Comm. 31 Buildings/Thermal By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels Increasing renewable thermal and process supply to 30% by 2025, increasing to 45% by 2032 and 70% by 2042. CEP target to achieve net-zero ready construction for all newly constructed buildings by 2030 Use less energy in buildings and reduce ghg emissions from buildings to achieve an 80% ghg emissions reduction from 1990 levels by 2050 (and earlier benchmarks in state policy). Switch out fossil fuel heating and cooling systems # of cold climate heat pumps Targeted outreach to neighborhoods which rely on delivered fuels to educate them on transitioning to cold climate heat pumps Energy Comm. Page 3 of 6 DRAFT Climate Action Plan Pathways and Action Worksheet 2/3/2022 32 Buildings/Thermal By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels Increasing renewable thermal and process supply to 30% by 2025, increasing to 45% by 2032 and 70% by 2042. CEP target to achieve net-zero ready construction for all newly constructed buildings by 2030 Use less energy in buildings and reduce ghg emissions from buildings to achieve an 80% ghg emissions reduction from 1990 levels by 2050 (and earlier benchmarks in state policy). Switch out fossil fuel heating and cooling systems Other actions? 33 Renewable Energy (Not in State CAP, in CEP) By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels Meet 25% of energy needs from renewable sources by 2025, 45% by 2035, and 90% by 2050.Electric sector to be fully decarbonized and at least 75% renewable by 2032. Increase renewable energy generation to meet state goal of 90% of energy needs met by renewable sources by 2050. Increase renewable energy generation in South Burlington Amount of renewable energy generated annually Adopt a policy to require all new buildings to be built with solar net metered systems/paired with energy storage City Council City Manager P+z 34 Renewable Energy (Not in State CAP, in CEP) By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels Meet 25% of energy needs from renewable sources by 2025, 45% by 2035, and 90% by 2050.Electric sector to be fully decarbonized and at least 75% renewable by 2032. Increase renewable energy generation to meet state goal of 90% of energy needs met by renewable sources by 2050. Increase renewable energy generation in South Burlington Amount of renewable energy generated annually Create a program to incentivize residents and businesses to install solar arrays on their roofs, over parking lots, or as appropriate as free-standing structures Planning Commission 35 Renewable Energy (Not in State CAP, in CEP) By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels Meet 25% of energy needs from renewable sources by 2025, 45% by 2035, and 90% by 2050.Electric sector to be fully decarbonized and at least 75% renewable by 2032. Increase renewable energy generation to meet state goal of 90% of energy needs met by renewable sources by 2050. Increase renewable energy generation in South Burlington Amount of renewable energy generated annually Install solar on City Center (is this complete?)City Council City Manager PW 36 Renewable Energy (Not in State CAP, in CEP) By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels Meet 25% of energy needs from renewable sources by 2025, 45% by 2035, and 90% by 2050.Electric sector to be fully decarbonized and at least 75% renewable by 2032. Increase renewable energy generation to meet state goal of 90% of energy needs met by renewable sources by 2050. Increase renewable energy generation in South Burlington Amount of renewable energy generated annually Install solar and water turbine in wastewater treatment plant City Manager, PW 37 Renewable Energy (Not in State CAP, in CEP) By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels Meet 25% of energy needs from renewable sources by 2025, 45% by 2035, and 90% by 2050.Electric sector to be fully decarbonized and at least 75% renewable by 2032. Increase renewable energy generation to meet state goal of 90% of energy needs met by renewable sources by 2050. Increase renewable energy generation in South Burlington Amount of renewable energy generated annually The City shall continue to lead the community by increasing its renewable energy production and battery storage portfolio of municipal buildings. City Council City Manager PW 38 Renewable Energy (Not in State CAP, in CEP) By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels Meet 25% of energy needs from renewable sources by 2025, 45% by 2035, and 90% by 2050.Electric sector to be fully decarbonized and at least 75% renewable by 2032. Increase renewable energy generation to meet state goal of 90% of energy needs met by renewable sources by 2050. Increase renewable energy generation in South Burlington Amount of renewable energy generated annually The City and the School District should work together to maximize allowable solar Net Metered generation, with the additional 1MW allowed for schools. City Council City Manager PW School District 39 Land Use (UnderAdaptation and Resilience in CAP, included in CEP) By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels There is no specific goal for land use in the CEP Reduce emissions and increase carbon storage and resilience via Land Use Regulations Change land use policies so current and future land development will be adaptive and resilient to climate change impacts # of landuse policies changed or added Protect identified habitat blocks critical for carbon storage. Planning Commission P+Z 40 Land Use (UnderAdaptation and Resilience in CAP, included in CEP) By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels There is no specific goal for land use in the CEP Reduce emissions and increase carbon storage and resilience via Land Use Regulations Change land use policies so current and future land development will be adaptive and resilient to climate change impacts # of landuse policies changed or added Remove parking minimums and establish parking maximums where feasible Planning Commission P+Z 41 Land Use (UnderAdaptation and Resilience in CAP, included in CEP) By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels There is no specific goal for land use in the CEP Reduce emissions and increase carbon storage and resilience via Land Use Regulations Change land use policies so current and future land development will be adaptive and resilient to climate change impacts # of landuse policies changed or added Establish a system for disclosure of residential home energy efficiency ratings Planning Commission P+Z 42 Land Use (UnderAdaptation and Resilience in CAP, included in CEP) By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels There is no specific goal for land use in the CEP Reduce emissions and increase carbon storage and resilience via Land Use Regulations Change land use policies so current and future land development will be adaptive and resilient to climate change impacts # of landuse policies changed or added Maintain current levels of vegetation in the built environment through a tree ordinance and green roofs Planning Commission P+Z City Council Page 4 of 6 DRAFT Climate Action Plan Pathways and Action Worksheet 2/3/2022 43 Land Use (UnderAdaptation and Resilience in CAP, included in CEP) By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels There is no specific goal for land use in the CEP Reduce emissions and increase carbon storage and resilience via Land Use Regulations At least 30% of new housing units within ¼ mile of high-frequency transit are designated affordable. # of affordable housing units built each year with ¼ of transit routes Evaluate the density standards in the land development regulations to increase affordable housing at densities necessary for providing reliable transit options that are more efficient and produce less GHG emissions. Planning Commission P+Z 44 Non-Energy Sector (Waste) By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels There is no specific goal for waste in the CEP Reduce emissions from waste by X% by 2030 Reduce emissions and energy at the City’s wastewater facilities by X% by 2035 % of emissions annually from wastewater treatment Energy consumption from wastewater treatment Reduce Fugitive Emissions from Wastewater Treatment Facilities City Manager PW 45 Non-Energy Sector (Waste) By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels There is no specific goal for waste in the CEP Reduce emissions from waste by X% by 2031 Reduce solid waste by X% by 2035 Tonnage of solid waste Collaborate with Chittenden Solid Waste District to reduce municipal and construction waste PW CSWD 46 Govt Operations (not in VT CAP) By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels There is no specific goal for government operations in the CEP All city equipment to be powered by low carbon fuels by 2035 All city equipment to be powered by low carbon fuels by 2035 # of carbon free equipment replacements per year Develop a plan to replace mowers, leaf blowers, snow blowers and other equipment with electric models. City Manager PW 47 Adaptation and Resilience By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels Not applicable to CEP Need to review All Hazard Mitigation Plan Need to review All Hazard Mitigation Plan N/A ?Protect river corridors and limit development in vulnerable areas Planning Commission P+Z 48 Adaptation and Resilience By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels Not applicable to CEP Need to review All Hazard Mitigation Plan Need to review All Hazard Mitigation Plan N/A ?Implement green infrastructure principles into the built environment Planning Commission P+Z 49 Adaptation and Resilience By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels Not applicable to CEP Need to review All Hazard Mitigation Plan Need to review All Hazard Mitigation Plan N/A ?Increase protection of wetlands Planning Commission P+Z 50 Adaptation and Resilience By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels Not applicable to CEP Need to review All Hazard Mitigation Plan Need to review All Hazard Mitigation Plan N/A ?Develop extreme heat response plans Planning Commission P+Z 51 Adaptation and Resilience By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels Not applicable to CEP Need to review All Hazard Mitigation Plan Need to review All Hazard Mitigation Plan N/A ?Assess culverts for geomorphic capacity and aquatic organism passage Planning Commission P+Z 52 Agriculture/Food Systems By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels Not applicable to CEP Maintain and enhance agricultural viability and sustainability for agricultural uses through management planning, infrastructure improvements, and stewardship Maintain and enhance agricultural viability and sustainability for agricultural uses through management planning, infrastructure improvements, and stewardship N/A ?Work with local universities and pilot carbon sequestration practices Energy Committee, City Manager 53 Agriculture/Food Systems By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels Not applicable to CEP Maintain and enhance agricultural viability and sustainability for agricultural uses through management planning, infrastructure improvements, and stewardship Maintain and enhance agricultural viability and sustainability for agricultural uses through management planning, infrastructure improvements, and stewardship N/A ?Promote dialog between farmers and beekeepers to develop pollinator habitat Energy Committee, City Manager 54 Agriculture/Food Systems By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels Not applicable to CEP Maintain and enhance agricultural viability and sustainability for agricultural uses through management planning, infrastructure improvements, and stewardship Maintain and enhance agricultural viability and sustainability for agricultural uses through management planning, infrastructure improvements, and stewardship N/A ?Promote long-term agricultural stewardship and sustainability practices that enhance soil health and regeneration, reduce erosion, and conserve water Energy Committee, City Manager Page 5 of 6 DRAFT Climate Action Plan Pathways and Action Worksheet 2/3/2022 55 Agriculture/Food Systems By 2025: 26% below 2005 levels, By 2030: 40% below 1990 levels, By 2050: 80% below 1990 levels Not applicable to CEP Maintain and enhance agricultural viability and sustainability for agricultural uses through management planning, infrastructure improvements, and stewardship Maintain and enhance agricultural viability and sustainability for agricultural uses through management planning, infrastructure improvements, and stewardship N/A ?Work with local universities to learn about low carbon fuel agricultural vehicles. Energy Committee, City Manager Page 6 of 6 GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR A JUST TRANSITION Vermont Climate Council, Just Transitions Subcommittee August 2021 Table of Contents I. Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................... 2 II. Just Transitions Key Terms .......................................................................................................................................................... 3 III. Vermont’s Impacted & Frontline Communities ........................................................................................................................ 5 IV. Guiding Principles for a Just Transition .................................................................................................................................... 6 I. INCLUSIVE, TRANSPARENT & INNOVATIVE ENGAGEMENT ..................................................................................... 6 II. ACCOUNTABLE & RESTORATIVE .................................................................................................................................... 6 III. MOVING AT THE SPEED OF TRUST ................................................................................................................................ 7 IV. SOLIDARITY ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7 V. THE MOST IMPACTED FIRST ............................................................................................................................................. 7 VI. SUPPORTS WORKERS, FAMILIES & COMMUNITIES ................................................................................................... 7 V. Subcommittee Self-Assessment Questions ............................................................................................................................... 8 VI. Scoring Rubric ............................................................................................................................................................................ 10 I. Introduction The Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA), also known as Act 153, was passed by the Vermont State Legislature in September of 2020 to require the State to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent of its 1990 levels by 2050. The GWSA also stood up the Vermont Climate Council (Council) and five subcommittees, including the Just Transitions Subcommittee. Historically, the term “Just Transitions” is a way of framing for government and business action on climate change. Its work encompasses both public policies and business action to deal with the impacts of industry transition away from greenhouse gas emissions for jobs and livelihoods (the transition "out") and aims to generate the low or zero greenhouse gas emission jobs and livelihoods of a sustainable society (the transition "in"). Through the GWSA, the Just Transitions Subcommittee is charged with ensuring that strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to build resilience to the effects of climate change benefit and support all residents of the State of Vermont fairly and equitably. The Just Transitions Subcommittee believes in proactively centering equity in this work rather than reactively measuring it. These Guiding Principles are therefore meant to frame the work of the Council and subcommittees around an equity lens. While the Legislature has asked us to focus on Vermont, we recognize that the decisions we make in Vermont have repercussions outside of our borders, for which we are also accountable. First, we offer key definitions and clarify indicators of "rural, low income, and marginalized communities" as outlined in the GWSA. Next, we lay out draft guiding principles for a Just Transition. These are intended for the Council and subcommittees to evaluate as they develop their respective recommendations. The Guiding Principles are meant to spark dialogue within Subcommittees and to serve as a grounding checkpoint to ensure the inclusion of equity. They will be especially useful in policy areas that might not traditionally be considered within an equity lens and would otherwise reinforce historically marginalized, disadvantaged and underserved communities. Finally, we translate the Guiding Principles into more precise questions that the Subcommittee should use directly in assessing the “equity & justice” implications of their ideas and strategies. The Guiding Principles and questions also provide a foundation for an equity assessment tool that the Just Transitions Subcommittee plans to build before draft strategies are proposed, which will include more measurable criteria and suggested information sources. When developing these draft principles and questions, the subcommittee was influenced by the perspectives of Indigenous voices, who urged the group to expand our understanding of frontline communities to include the Earth and all living beings, as our human survival is not possible without taking all life into consideration. Indigenous communities have long held the belief that we, as humans, are here to steward the land that we thrive upon. Many Indigenous people have felt their voices have been unheard and this stewardship ignored. In this context, a Just Transition can help to establish reparations for the Earth’s healing. “A Just Transition acknowledges the Earth is a living female organism – our Mother. Water is her lifeblood. The Earth and Father Sky, with its air and atmosphere, are the source of life to be protected, not merely a resource to be exploited, degraded, privatized and commodified.” Excerpt from The Indigenous Principles of Just Transitions, Indigenous Environmental Network II. Just Transitions Key Terms In this section, the Just Transitions Subcommittee offers definitions for “equity” and “justice” – both vital components of a Just Transition and the implementation of the Guiding Principles. These words are defined differently across disciplines, but the meanings presented here served as the foundation for our work. Equity Distributive equity starts by recognizing disparities in the allocation of resources, health outcomes, the inequities in living conditions and lack of political power place frontline / impacted communities at greater risk. Distributive equity strategies target resources to adaption and mitigation affecting the communities and populations most impacted. Procedural equity is often referred to as equitable planning and implementation. Equitable planning and implementation require that communities have a meaningful opportunity to participate. Policymakers must collaborate with communities to learn about their perspectives so that solutions meet community needs. Equitable planning focuses on the local level and ensures that local communities have the opportunity to provide input on policies that directly affect them. Contextual equity ensures that mitigation and adaption strategies take into account that low-income communities, black communities, indigenous communities and people of color, and people with disabilities, amongst others, are often more vulnerable to climate change. Contextual equity ensures that the development of mitigation and adaption strategies at statewide and local levels take these disparities into account. Corrective equity ensures that mitigation and adaption strategies provide communities with clear processes to hold the state accountable to its commitments to pursue equity.1 1 Equity & Environmental Justice Working Group, Connecticut. (2020). Equity & Environmental Justice Working Group Report. https://port.ct.gov/-/media/DEEP/climatechange/GC3/GC3- working-group-reports/GC3_equity_EJ_Final_Report_111320.pdf Contextual Distributive Procedural Corrective Justice Environmental Environmental justice is the equitable access to environmental benefits, proportionate distribution of environmental burdens, fair and equitable treatment and meaningful involvement in decision making, and recognition of the unique needs of people of all racial and ethnic groups, cultures, socioeconomic statuses, and national origins. It works to redress structural and institutional racism, colonialism, and other systems of oppression and harm done to Black, Indigenous and Communities of Color and other communities and ecosystems that have experienced marginalization and degradation. Environmental Justice also seeks to address insufficient governmental responses at the local, state and federal level to environmental crises due to the racial/ethnic demographics, national origin, or socioeconomic status of highly-impacted communities. Climate & Energy Climate justice operates at the intersection of racial and social rights, environmental and economic justice. It focuses on the root causes of climate change, and call for a transformation to a sustainable, community-led economy. Climate justice begins with recognizing key groups are differently affected by climate change and connects the dots between civil rights and climate change. Energy justice aims to make energy accessible, affordable, cleaner, and democratically managed for all communities.2 2 Slightly Adapted from National Resources Defense Council. (July 2019). Definitions of Equity, Inclusion, Equality & Related Terms. https://www.broward.org/climate/documents/equaityhandout_082019.pdf and The Initiative for Energy Justice https://iejusa.org. III. Vermont’s Impacted & Frontline Communities As global warming accelerates, the Council and its Subcommittees must engage with those on the “frontlines” of the climate crisis. Studies continue to show that low-income communities, indigenous peoples, and black and other communities of color are among those who are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. In addition, as industry and jobs transition away from greenhouse gas emissions and towards “greener” jobs and livelihoods, particular focus must be given to the labor sector. Finally, some Vermonters may also be necessarily focused on achieving immediate goals of food, shelter, safety and health, which can impact ability to focus on long-term adaptation to climate and economic changes. This word cloud provides a list of frontline and impacted communities and is not intended to be exhaustive, nor does it take into consideration the intersectionality of people’s lives and the multiple vulnerabilities that one may experience. Impacted and frontline communities draw from key criteria, identifying those who: • Are highly exposed to climate risks, such as health impacts, flooding, and extreme temperatures; • Experience oppression and racism, are excluded from opportunities, or have less resources to adapt to climate and economic change; • Bear the brunt of pollution and negative effects from today’s fossil fuel and extractive economies; and • Are more likely to experience a job transition as Vermont addresses climate change. IV. Guiding Principles for a Just Transition These principles set expectations regarding: • How Vermont’s Climate Council and its sub committees will conduct their work; • What Recommendations 3 are made by the Council; and • How investments, implementation and oversight of climate action plans occur. I. INCLUSIVE, TRANSPARENT & INNOVATIVE ENGAGEMENT ● All Vermonters are informed and able to participate throughout decision-making and drafting of Recommendations, as well as future administration and oversight. ● The Council’s process and public engagement must recognize that people are experts of their own climate and energy experience. ● Impacted communities must be recognized and their voices prioritized in conversations surrounding equity, climate change, and the effects of specific Recommendations. ● Transition planning must involve innovative and wide community engagement that prioritizes various stakeholders and community-based groups to assess Recommendations at local, state and/or regional levels. ● Recommendations must be clear and understandable to all Vermonters, with plain language that is easy to understand. Goals must be clearly identified. To ensure accessibility, the Council must consider the needs of people with limited English, those living with a visual or hearing impairment, and those with limited or no access to technology. ● Potential impacts, benefits, and burdens of recommended climate actions are identified and shared publicly. This includes considering and naming known potential impacts, benefits and burdens outside of Vermont’s borders. II. ACCOUNTABLE & RESTORATIVE ● Recommendations must acknowledge that the status quo continues to perpetuate ingrained systems of discrimination, inequality, inequity and racism. Recommendations must examine existing practices and redress historical injustices through concrete actions that will lead to a more equitable future. ● Ongoing assessment tools used by the Council should identify intended and unintended inequities and their root causes. ● Recommendations must recognize inequality and seek to resolve them using clearly identified strategies. ● Recommendations must recognize their potential impacts on the whole natural environment – including air, water, soil and all living things. ● Recommendations must identify and consider barriers to implementation and include strategies to overcome them. 3 In this document, the word “Recommendations” refers to the strategies, policies, programs or other recommendations that the Vermont Climate Council will make in its Climate Action Plan. III. MOVING AT THE SPEED OF TRUST ● Candor and honesty are essential for public trust and to prepare business, industry, labor, communities and families for transition to a sustainable climate future. ● Planning and implementation must balance being time bound and honoring the varied ways of learning, understanding and agreement that exist in different cultures and communities. IV. SOLIDARITY ● Recommendations create inclusionary spaces for all traditions and cultures, particularly for Indigenous communities, recognizing them as integral to a healthy and vibrant Vermont. V. THE MOST IMPACTED FIRST ● Recommendations tackle the needs of impacted and frontline communities first, providing the greatest benefits of transitions to these communities. ● Recommendations must be broad enough for the well-being of all Vermonters and include targeted strategies for different groups that take into account their specific histories, sociocultural and economic realities. They should also recognize when negative impacts are being shifted onto frontline communities outside of the state. ● Where Recommendations create burdens, they also include ways to shift these burdens away from impacted communities. VI. SUPPORTS WORKERS, FAMILIES & COMMUNITIES ● Recommendations are explicit in their identification of potential and likely impacts on workers, families and their communities based on the implementation of Vermont’s Climate Action Plan. ● Recommendations should include transition plans to respond comprehensively to protect impacted workers, including those that are seasonal, clerical and part-time. ● Transition plans must prioritize the needs and aspirations of workers, unions and disproportionately impacted communities. ● Recommendations must consider diverse, economic regeneration and spur creation of well- paying jobs with benefits. ● Recommendations must promote strong, equitable labor standards, support access to unionization, and improve access to public services, particularly for groups most disproportionately impacted. ● Recommendations for job training programs for displaced, at-risk and new workers must lead to meaningful, life-sustaining, and valued work. These programs should be designed to be accessible and affordable regardless of income or geography. ● Communities, local and regional governments, organizations, and families require the capacity to implement recommendations both in the short and long-term. Recommendations will consider current capacity and how to build needed capacity. V. Subcommittee Self-Assessment Questions The following questions were developed by the Just Transitions Subcommittee to help each Subcommittee put the Guiding Principles into practice. They aim to better identify, understand, and address the social impacts, types of impacted populations, and engagement process of individual policy recommendations. These are not comprehensive, but rather indicative of the analysis required to ensure a Just Transition for Vermont. IMPACTED & FRONTLINE COMMUNITIES ● Which frontline and impacted communities might be most impacted by this recommendation? ● How do these communities experience inequity today around this issue? ANALYZING BURDENS & BENEFITS ● Does this recommendation maintain existing inequities, make them worse or improve the status quo? ● Who will benefit from this recommendation and how does this recommendation help benefits be shared or targeted to help frontline and impacted communities the most? Be specific about the communities and the ways these communities will benefit. ● Which communities will be burdened the most by this recommendation and how can that burden be shifted away from impacted communities? ● What are the long-term and potential intergenerational impacts of this recommendation for identified communities? ENSURING EQUITABLE & JUST ENGAGEMENT ● How have frontline and impacted communities been part of creating and implementing this recommendation? And how will they in the future? ● In what ways does your engagement with frontline/impacted communities recognize different types of knowledge and expertise? ● In what ways can Vermonters hear their voices in the plan? ● Does the recommendation use plain language that is easy for all Vermonters to understand? FUNDING & DATA ● How will this recommendation be funded? What percent of funding will be specifically to support frontline, low-income and impacted communities? Will there enough funding to make it affordable and accessible for identified communities? ● How will we know about the impacts of this recommendation on identified communities? Which data or indicators will be needed? What process was used to determine the indicators are resonate and relevant to most impacted community needs? How will it be collected and shared? IMPLEMENTATION & OUTCOMES ● What kind of jobs will be created by this recommendation? Will those jobs be fair, high- paying jobs with good benefits? How will traditionally underserved Vermonters and unions be prioritized for these jobs? ● What capacity is needed for communities, local/regional governments, organizations and families to implement this recommendation? How will the recommendation build and/or strengthen capacity, community trust, cooperation, and mutual support? ● How does this recommendation make a specific commitment to a just transition? Is this commitment quantifiable and does it identify who is accountable? ● Does the recommendation support the natural environment? Does it promote fairness to all living things? VI. Scoring Rubric The Rubric is intended to accompany a narrative response for each of the Assessment Questions in Section V. In reviewing the proposal, please consider the Rubric’s prompts and their resonance to the goals and vision of this project. An area is provided for comments. The Rubric allows a score of 1 (low) to 3 (high) for each criterion. 1 (low): The proposal meets the criteria to some degree but provides limited explanation or there are significant opportunities to enhance these criteria in the proposal. 2 (moderate): The proposal meets the criteria. There are additional opportunities to enhance these criteria to better meet the goals of the Guiding Principles. 3 (high): The proposal excels in meeting the criteria. If a recommendation does not yet address the criteria at all, additional work is required. Policy/Proposal Title: Policy/Proposal Summary: Frontline/Impacted Communities Score 1 – 3 on impression of meeting criteria Please select 1 low to high 3 Frontline/Most Impacted Communities well defined in proposal 1 2 3 Comments: Proposal reflects understanding of existing inequities around the issue for frontline/most impacted communities 1 2 3 Comments: Total Analyzing Burdens and Benefits Score 1 – 3 on impression of meeting criteria Please select 1 low to high 3 Proposal clearly identifies how benefits are shared for frontline/most impacted communities 1 2 3 Comments: Proposal clearly identifies who/what carries the burdens from the recommendation, if any 1 2 3 Comments: Proposal includes solutions to shield frontline/most impacted communities from experiencing burdens from the recommendation, if applicable 1 2 3 Comments: Proposal outlines the long-term/intergenerational impacts (positive or negative) of recommendations on impacted communities 1 2 3 Comments: Proposal outlines how it will create a future that is more equitable than the unjust status quo 1 2 3 Comments: Total Ensuring Equitable & Just Engagement Score 1 – 3 on impression of meeting criteria Please select 1 low to high 3 Proposal reflects inclusion of frontline/impacted communities in design and implementation of recommendation 1 2 3 Comments: Vermonters can hear their voices in the recommendation 1 2 3 Comments: Recommendation written in plain language and easy to understand 1 2 3 Comments: Total Funding & Data Score 1 – 3 on impression of meeting criteria Please select 1 low to high 3 Funding mechanism for recommendation is clearly defined 1 2 3 Comments: Funding mechanism makes recommendation affordable and accessible to frontline/most impacted communities, if applicable 1 2 3 Comments: Proposal identifies data and indicators to determine success 1 2 3 Comments: Proposal includes process for consultation with frontline/most impacted communities in assessment activities 1 2 3 Comments: Proposal includes plan for collection and review of data with frontline/most impacted communities 1 2 3 Comments: Total Implementation & Outcomes Score 1 – 3 on impression of meeting criteria Please select 1 low to high 3 Proposal identifies new jobs/business/employment opportunities for the recommendation 1 2 3 Comments: Jobs created by recommendation offer fair, high paying positions with good benefits 1 2 3 Comments: A wide range of traditionally underserved Vermonters and unions are prioritized in the jobs created by the recommendation 1 2 3 Comments: Communities, local/regional governments, organizations and families have the capacity to implement the recommendation. 1 2 3 Comments: The recommendation provides a specific, quantifiable commitment to a just transition 1 2 3 Comments: The recommendation supports the natural environment and promotes fairness to all living things 1 2 3 Comments: Total Total scoring (21 low to 63 high): Direct Benefits to Underrepresented/Most Impacted Communities (use blank spaces as needed to add) The recommendation provides direct benefits for the following groups: Agricultural Sector Yes No Black/African-American, Brown, Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islander, and Indigenous communities and Native nations Yes No Disabled and chronically ill people Yes No Displaced due to severe weather Yes No Older Vermonters Yes No Formerly incarcerated individuals Yes No Immigrants, regardless of immigration status Yes No LGBTQIAP+ individuals Yes No People living with low or very low incomes Yes No Outdoor laborers Yes No Recent graduates of the foster care system Yes No Unions/Organized Labor Yes No Women Yes No Young People Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Narrative on Impacted Communities: Recommend: Yes Yes with Changes No Explanation: SOUTH BURLINGTON CLIMATE ACTION TASK FORCE MEETING MINUTES 26 JANUARY 2022 1 The South Burlington Climate Action Plan Task Force held a meeting on Wednesday, 26 January 2022, at 7:00 p.m., in person at 180 Market Street and online via Zoom remote technology. MEMBERS PRESENT: Andrew Chalnick, Bill Wargo, Darrylin Peters, Donna Leban, Ethan Goldman, Michael Mittag, Sriram Srinivasan, Helen Riehle (Ex-Officio Council Liaison), Paul Conner (Ex-Officio Staff Liaison) ALSO PRESENT: Melanie Needle (CCRPC project consultant), Ann Janda (CCRPC Project Consultant), R. Greco, S. Crowley, M. Murray, N. Anderson 1. Instructions on existing building in case of emergency and review of technology options – Paul Conner, Director of Planning & Zoning Mr. Conner provided instructions for those attending in person. 2. Agenda: Additions, deletions or changes in order of agenda items No changes were made to the agenda 3. Open to the public for items not related to the agenda (7:04 pm) No comments unrelated to the agenda were provided 4. Review of South Burlington data and demographics: populations, transportation, employment, housing, etc. Ms. Needle provided an overview of South Burlington’s demographics. She provided an overview of the City’s populous and made note of the presence of at-risk communities, including households with a person with a disability, the population over age 65, poverty, language, and those without access to a vehicle. She noted the growth in population, which has outpaced statewide growth and discussed the spread of household incomes in the City. A significant portion of the South Burlington population are renters, higher that the statewide average. Correlated, the growth in multi-family housing in recent years (Mr. Conner noted this trend goes back 20+ years) has outpaced single family housing. She discussed major sectors of greenhouse gas emissions at the statewide and city level, noting that city data is in the process of being collected. Major sectors of employment are retail trade, professional & scientific; health care, accommodations and foods. Regarding commuting and employment patters, there were 20,252 persons working in South Burlington in 2019. Of these, 17,639 live outside the City and commute in. By contrast, there were 10,819 South Burlington residents with jobs, of which 8,206 work outside the city. Only 2,613 people lived AND worked in South Burlington in 2019. Ms. Needle then showed maps indicating where South Burlington residents work. Data was provided on vehicle ownership, heat systems, waste, and current land use (2016). 2 Task Force members discussed the data, its sources, and its meaning. Mr. Conner noted key takeaways regarding commuting patterns, and the areas where South Burlington’s characteristics differ from statewide data, as these could lead to a different emphasis or different set of tools to address various energy sectors. 5. First draft of possible mitigation and adaptation Pathways and Actions to be included in the Climate Action Plan, Ann Janda, CCRPC Ms. Janda provided an overview of the draft pathways and actions. She noted that they originate, largely from the State’s CAP. Some also come from the Enhanced Energy planning guide from the Vt Dept of Public Service. CCRPC staff took a first shot of taking statewide actions and relaying them to a South Burlington scale. This is intended as a starting point and is not an all-inclusive list. Members posed some initial questions. There was discussion of what is a pathway vs an action. 6. Consider assigning Pathways & Actions, by topic area, to small work groups for review and recommendations to the full Climate Action Plan Task Force in February and March Members discussed how a review should be undertaken. Several members had signed up for slots to serve on a work group set up for each of the seven sectors. Mr. Chalnick said he felt some of the big sectors, such as Building / Thermal, might have more interest than just a work group, and that perhaps the whole Task Force should look at some. Mr. Conner provided clarifications on the open meeting law. After discussion, it was decided that the Task Force leadership would coordinate with staff from the City and CCRPC to develop a structure for how to go through the Pathways and Actions. If work groups are needed, they can be discussed at the next meeting. 7. *Revised Climate Action Plan Table of Contents, Melanie Needle, CCRPC Ms. Needle briefly noted that the updated Table of Contents reflects the Task Force’s request to have the Climate Action Plan clear, straightforward, streamlined, and easily read. 8. Discuss equity in the context of the Climate Action Plan, Ann Janda, CCRPC Mr. Conner noted that the Task Force’s charge includes using a lens of equity in the preparation of the Plan. He noted that this would be the first plan to do so, and that it is likely to expand in the future. Ms. Janda said that document referenced in the packet was developed as part of the State CAP. 9. Minutes: January 13, 2022 A motion was made to approve the minutes of 13 January, 2022. The motion was seconded and approved 7-0. 10. Other Business None 11. Adjourn (9:12 pm)