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- 1. REPORT OF THECOOK COUNTY SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY COUNCIL Executive Summary June 5, 2013
- 2. A Sustainable CookCounty 2 Cook County Board President Preckwinkle established the Cook County Sustainability Advisory Council to help the County become Environmentally, Socially and Economically Sustainable. The Council recommends an overall Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Reduction Goal of 80% by 2050, as a way to focus efforts on areas that need action both within County government and in the Community. Building Energy is the largest source of GHG emissions, accounting for 67% of the emissions in the County and so the Council began its work by focusing on the County’s building energy use. Savings already achieved, and near-term actions recommended by the Council, can put Cook County well ahead of schedule on meeting the goal. As the County begins to address Transportation, Waste, Water and other sources of GHG emission, the template of data collection, analysis and decision making used for building energy should be applied. Cook County should roll out a series of projects to address these areas, to save money, boost the economy, and help create healthier, more livable communities.
- 3. Cook County’s Rolein Sustainability 3 The County has many spheres of influence: 5 million residents 130 municipalities Half of the state’s economic activity 22,000 employees 150 government buildings 45,000 clean economy jobs in the region Millions of taxpayers, patients, court attendees, licensees Community Programs Supply Chain Employees Buildings, Fleet, Waste, Water Use & Operations Cook County Sustainability Spheres of Influence Sustainability Should be a Part of Everything the County Does, Leverages and Communicates.
- 4. Cook County –A Sustainability Leader GHG emissions are key to sustainability because of effects of climate change (extreme weather, health impacts, and more). GHGs come from many sectors. Additional environmental benefits from efficiencies in these sectors: conservation of water, land and other natural resources, and reduction of particulates, toxic metals and other pollutants. GOAL: Reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by 80% by 2050 from 2010 baseline Energy Transportation Waste Water Other (Refrigerants, IT, Purchasing, etc.) Building Energy 67% Transportation 27% Solid Waste 4% Stationary, Industrial and Product Use 1% Wastewater 0% Water 1% Cook County Community GHG Emissions by Sector Total Annual Emissions = 72MMTCO2e Data from Chicago 2010 Regional Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report, March 2012 4
- 5. Cook County SustainabilityAdvisory Council Recommendations The Council’s Recommendations set a framework for the County to achieve significant progress on Sustainability for Cook County facilities and the County Community as a whole. As the most significant GHG contributor, energy was the first area to be addressed, but the same process should be applied to Water, Waste, Transportation, and other areas. •Commit to 80% GHG reduction by 2050, for County operations and for the community •Put energy management staff/IT framework in place to make energy analysis an ongoing effort •Commit to an aggressive range of energy efficiency measures from no cost to capital investment 1. Reduce GHG emissions from County Operations, starting with Energy •For each GHG source, quantify the base, set goals, analyze ROI, and integrate into budget process •Transportation: Undertake a detailed analysis of County fleet and fuel use •Waste: Centralize waste and recycling responsibilities to identify diversion and cost savings •Water: Use currently available means to reduce water consumption by an average of 30% •Add other projects such as green purchasing and Information Technology, reduced use of coolants etc. 2. Create a central reporting framework including waste, water, transportation, etc. •Track overall GHG reduction goal •Report annually on energy consumption and energy reduction efforts •Build sustainability measures into performance measures of individual departments, and budget process •Coordinate building energy and other sustainability projects through a Sustainability Cabinet 3. Be Accountable to Residents and Taxpayers •Aggregate grants and financing for municipal sustainability initiatives •Identify sustainability projects in unincorporated areas •Serve as a center for information sharing on sustainability •Create “green employee” outreach program for workers to share sustainability messages in their communities •Target economic development assistance and job training to transit and freight nodes, green jobs 4. Lead Community Sustainability in Suburban Cook County 5
- 6. Energy Goal: ReduceGHG Emissions from Building Energy 80% by 2050 Cook County Government: • Operates 150 structures. • Used 247 million kwhs of Electricity and 13 million therms of Natural Gas last year. • Annual Energy Budget in 2010 was $34.1 M. 11 County government facilities use 90% of energy. Focusing on these facilities will give the most results. 6 Dept. of Corrections Campus 35% Juvenile Complex 5% Stroger Hospital Campus 26% Courthouses (2-6 Districts) 5% Oak Forest Hospital Campus 9% County Building 4% Provident Hospital Campus 5% Remaining Buildings 11% Annual County Owned Facilities Energy Use Energy Streams = Electricity, Natural Gas & Steam Graph based on 2010 Utility Data, kBTU’s Results may change once all utility data is collected Set 2010 baseline to measure progress
- 7. Goal for CountyOwned Facilities’ Energy Use is Ambitious – and Achievable The goal is ambitious but known solutions can get the County quite far on the path. GHG benefits, as well as savings, are cumulative. Electricity has higher GHG impact than natural gas, but both can represent dollar savings. 7 270,110 10,732 11,754 7,357 2,436 20,097 15,581 1,275 4,069 8,337 5,402 129,049 54,022 0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000 350,000 2010Baseline 2011ReductionAchieved 2012ReductionAchieved CourtHousesEE CountyBuildingEE DOC&JTDCPC StrogerPC DOC&JTDCRemainingBuildings (non-PC) StrogerRemainingBuildings (non-PC) RemainingBuildingsEE (Est.@15%ESavings) SpaceConsolidation (Est.@2%ESavings) ExtendedPaybackProjects,Adv.inTech, Renewables,OtherInitiatives 2050Goal Cook County Facilities 2050 GHG Reduction Strategy - Estimated Reductions of Different Initiatives - Low Cost/NoCost & O&M Capital Space Consolidation &Other metrictons of GHG E = Energy, EE = Energy Efficiency, PC= Performance Contract ActualGHG Emissions Reductionin GHG Achieved EstimatedReductionin GHG
- 8. Ahead of targeton 2050 Energy Goal for County Buildings Immediate Action Means More Savings The reductions in GHG are cumulative – earlier reductions mean more total savings over time. Aggressive implementation of known projects will result in reaching the 2026 target early. 8 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 2045 2050 metric tons of CO2e GHG Abatement Initiatives and the 2050 GHG Goal 2010 GHG Baseline, 270,110 E= Energy, EE = Energy Efficiency, PC = PerformanceContract GHG Reduction -from meeting the target- GHG Reduction Achieved thru 2012 22,486 (8% Reduction from 2010) Additional GHG Reductions Achieved Additional GHG Reductions Planned (Aggresive )
- 9. Investment in CountyBuildings – Energy Efficiency Saves Taxpayer Dollars 9 Costs for many of the building energy reduction strategies are known, and most have dollar savings over time that are greater than the investments. *Performance Contract (Operational/maintenance cost savings not included in $ savings) ** Savings and implementation cost estimated as a potential performance contract. Savings estimate based on Stroger Hospital performance contract savings and cost *** A portion of projects already implemented and the savings realized Based on 2010 Utility Cost Obtained from Cook County Energy Analysis – Major Facilities (2003 – 2011) Electricity = $0.09/kWh, Natural Gas = $0.66/therm, Steam = $13.35/klbs
- 10. How to AddressWaste, Water and Transportation: Develop a Baseline and Establish a Plan to Achieve Goals Waste • Goal: Increase waste diversion from landfills: 50% by 2025, 60% by 2035, 80% by 2050. • Analysis: Cook County residents create more waste per capita/day than the US average and recycle less (29% vs. 33%). Water • Goal: Reduce water consumption at County facilities by 30% by 2025, 40% by 2035. • Analysis: Chicago water rates are rising, and exemptions are being phased out. Total cost could more than double to almost $6M by 2015. Transportation • Goal: Reduce GHG emissions from vehicles 80% by 2050. • Analysis: Cook County needs to right size its own fleet and reduce fuel consumption. Bureau of Economic Development can push further to embrace transit and freight oriented development. 0 200,000 400,000 600,000 800,000 1,000,000 1,200,000 Southern Cook Northern Cook Western Cook Tons of Waste Generated Tons of Waste Recycled Courts and Corrections 48%Health and Hospitals 44% Administration 8% 2012 Annual Water Usage – 772 Million Gallons Health and Hospitals 3% Offices Under the President 27% Offices Under Other County Elected Officials 70% 2013 County Government Fleet - 1,700 Vehicles By User Agency 10
- 11. How County Governmentcan lead community sustainability Roles Aggregate grants, resources Share best practices, provide technical assistance, make the business case Boost sustainable markets/jobs Initiate Green Cook County employees community outreach Summit (series) Green purchasing programs Examples Energy ambassador program Work with utilities to improve data for all Advocate for transit investments; target Transit Oriented Development Coordinate grants to spur curbside recycling Target federal funds for water/stormwater 11
- 12. Recommendations from theSustainability Advisory Council Support the 4 Goals of Cook County 12 1. Fiscal Responsibility Sustainability creates jobs and cost savings for taxpayers, residents, and businesses. 2. Transparency &Accountability Benchmarking focus areas provides priorities for investment and ability to track and disclose impacts. 3. Innovative Leadership Taking sustainable action today generates dollar savings and provides resources for the needs of future generations 4. Improved Services Efficiency allows for spending on direct services and means healthier, more livable communities. 20 direct and indirect jobs are created for every $1 Million spent on Energy Efficiency. http://aceee.org/blog/2011/11 /how-does-energy-efficiency- create-job Money saved on utility bills can be used for direct services. $3M has already been saved on building energy. Tracking energy use led to identifying 11 buildings where the County uses 90% of its energy – investments will be focused there first. By recognizing water rates are rising and acting now, the County can save almost $2M a year and help to preserve the region’s water supply for the future.
- 13. Cook County Sustainability AdvisoryCouncil Co- Chairs Christopher G. Kennedy Anne R. Pramaggiore Chairman, President & CEO Joseph P. Kennedy Enterprises, Inc. ComEd 13 Gerald Bennett Jean Pogge David Anderson Mayor Chief Executive Officer Consultant to Housing Authority of Cook County City of Palos Hills Delta Institute Jack Darin David Pope Alesia Hushaw Director President Senior Financial Analyst Sierra Club, Illinois Chapter Village of Oak Park Housing Authority of Cook County Sandra Frum Kelly Shelton Tom McKone President President Principal Village of Northbrook Shelton Solutions, Inc. Civic Consulting Alliance David Hackett Kathy Tholin Kate Tomford Partner Chief Executive Officer Chief Sustainability Policy Advisor Baker McKenzie Center For Neighborhood Illinois Dept. of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Technology Ed Miller Program Manager, Environment Eugene Williams Karen Weigert The Joyce Foundation Mayor Chief Sustainability Officer Village of Lynwood City of Chicago Ken Ortiz Regional Manager Staffed by Cook County Sustainability Office The Reuse People and Department of Environmental Control Members Ex-officio Members