This document summarizes updates on California's AB 32 law for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, commercial recycling requirements, and options for financing energy efficiency projects. It discusses how AB 32 impacts local governments, the relationship between AB 32 and SB 375, and implications of Proposition 23 which would suspend AB 32. It also provides an overview of the state's commercial recycling regulations under development and highlights resources for learning about energy financing programs.

1. What’s New: Updates and Resources to
Help Understand AB 32,
Commercial Recycling, and
Financing Energy Efficiency
California Contract Cities Association
Annual Fall Conference – 2010
Yvonne Hunter, Institute for Local Government
Richard Niño, Burrtec Waste Industries

2. www.ca-ilg.org
Sustainability Update:
What’s New?
California Contract Cities Association
Annual Fall Conference
Yvonne Hunter, Program Director
Institute for Local Government
October 30, 2010

3. www.ca-ilg.org
About the Institute
Who:
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Research & Education Affiliate of
the League of California Cities
and the California State
Association of Counties
Mission:
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Promoting Good Government at
the Local Level

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ILG Resources for Local Agencies
and California Communities

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AB 32 and SB 375
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Quick overview of both laws.
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What happens if Proposition 23 passes?

6. www.ca-ilg.org
AB 32 – Reduce California’s Greenhouse Gas
Emissions to 1990 Levels by 2020
1990 Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Sector
427 MMTCO2e Net Emissions
Source: Air Resources Board

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Landfills Owners
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Municipal Electric Utilities
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Commercial Recycling
How Does AB 32 Directly Impact
Cities and Counties?

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AB 32 and the
“Transportation Sector”
30% of All Emissions
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New vehicle technology &
lower carbon fuel help.
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But not enough to meet 2020
AB 32 emissions limit.

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AB 32 and SB 375
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AB 32 relies on regional
planning required by SB
375 to help achieve
necessary greenhouse
gas reductions from
transportation sector
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ARB adopts regional
greenhouse gas targets in
September.

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Proposition 23 on November 2010 Ballot
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Suspends AB 32
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Prohibits state agencies from
proposing, adopting, or enforcing
regulations “implementing”
AB 32…
until…
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California unemployment rate is
5.5% or less for 4 consecutive
quarters
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What does this mean?

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ILG Resources to Learn More
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Understanding AB 32’s Impacts on Local
Government: A Local Official’s Guide
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Understanding California’s Sustainable Communities and
Climate Protection Act of 2008 (SB 375): A Local Official’s
Guide
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Listen to ILG September 8 Webinar
www.ca-ilg.org/AB32-SB375LegalAnalysis
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Understanding AB 32’s Impacts on Local
Government: A Local Official’s Guide
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Understanding California’s Sustainable Communities and
Climate Protection Act of 2008 (SB 375): A Local Official’s
Guide
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Listen to ILG September 8 Webinar
www.ca-ilg.org/AB32-SB375LegalAnalysis

12. www.ca-ilg.org
Commercial Recycling
Methane from improperly managed landfills is a
strong greenhouse gas.
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ILG develops voluntary sample commercial
recycling ordinance.
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AB 32 Scoping Plan includes mandatory
commercial recycling component.
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CalRecycle developing regulations.

13. www.ca-ilg.org
ILG Commercial Recycling
Resource Center
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Sample Commercial Recycling Ordinance
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Examples of education and outreach materials
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Webinars on commercial recycling programs
www.ca-ilg.org/commercialrecycling

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Emission reductions through Recycling
AB 32 and Commercial Recycling

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Implement a Commercial Recycling Program
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Businesses Generating 4 yards or More
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New or Expanded Program
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Education and Outreach
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Monitoring Progress
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High Value Recyclables
Regulation Requirements

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November 2nd – Prop 23
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December 2010 – Cost Model & Revised Draft Language
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January 2011 – Stakeholder Workshop
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Spring 2011 – ARB Hearing
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January 1, 2012 – Effective Date
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July 1, 2012 – Implementation Date
Key Dates and Timeline

17. Commercial Recycling Programs
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Source Separation
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Select Load Processing
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Subsidized Programs
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Tiered Pricing
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Buy Back Programs

18. Ø Scavenging
Ø Cost Impacts
Ø Identity Theft
Ø Litter Control
Ø Space Constraints
Ø 3rd Party Recycling
Challenges

19. Commercial Recycling: Issues to
Consider
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Enforcement
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Open versus Franchised System
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Franchised or Contracted Hauler Role

20. What’s Next?
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Prop 23 Outcome
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Preliminary Impact (4-yd Accounts)
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Current Compliance Assessment
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Diversion Requirements
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City’s Goals and Emphasis
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Sample Ordinance
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Institute For Local Government:
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http://www.cailg.org
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Implementation

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Financing Energy Efficiency
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Saving energy saves money
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Energy Commission programs
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Utility financial incentives
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Work with local
energy utility

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PACE Program Update
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PACE: Property Assessed Clean Energy
program
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Voluntary for cities/counties, residents and
businesses
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Cost to finance energy efficiency+solar stays
with property

23. www.ca-ilg.org
Impact of Freddie and Fannie on PACE
Programs in California
- Suspended indefinitely?
- Lawsuits pending
PACE ?

24. www.ca-ilg.org
Where to Find Information About
Energy Financing Resources
Institute for Local Government
www.ca-ilg.org/ghgfinance

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Recognizing Local Leadership

27. The Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative
(SEEC) is a new alliance to help cities and
counties reduce greenhouse gas emissions and
save energy. SEEC is a collaboration between
three statewide non-profit organizations and
California’s four Investor Owned Utilities.

28. The Beacon Award
Recognizes …
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Cities and counties that
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Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
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Save energy
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Adopt policies and programs
that promote sustainability
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Silver, Gold and Platinum Beacon Awards to
recognize and celebrate local agency
achievements

29. Why Participate in the
Beacon Award?
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Showcase Local Leadership
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Recognition for:
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Saving energy
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Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
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Adopting sustainability policies and programs
● Shine A Bright Light On Your
Agency’s Accomplishments

30. FOR MORE INFORMATION
California Climate Action Network
Institute for Local Government
Yvonne Hunter Lindsay Buckley
916-658-8242 916-658-8202
yhunter@ca-ilg.org lbuckley@ca-ilg.org
www.ca-ilg.org/BeaconAward

31. Questions?