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CONTRA COST A COUNTY
SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
An Advisory Body to the Board of Supervisors
June 27, 2022, 5:00 P.M.
**Meeting Remotely Until Further Notice**
To slow the spread of COVID-19, the Health Officer’s Shelter Order of December 16, 2020, prevents
public gatherings (Health Officer Order). In lieu of a public gathering, the Board of Supervisors meeting
will be accessible via television and live-streaming to all members of the public as permitted by the
Governor’s Executive Order N29-20.
Mike Moore, Member, District 3, Chair
Nick Despota, Member, District 1, Vice‐Chair
Shoshana Wechsler, Alternate, District 1
Victoria Smith, Member, District 2
Christopher Easter, Alternate, District 2
Samantha Moy, Alternate, District 3
Wes Sullens, Member, District 4
Brandon Matson, Alternate, District 4
Charles Davidson, Member, District 5
Renee Fernandez‐Lipp, Alternate, District 5
Luz Gomez, At‐Large, Community Group
Howdy Goudey, At‐Large, Community Group
Chuck Leonard, At‐Large, Business
Marisha Farnsworth, At‐Large, Business
Isabella Zizi, At‐Large, Environmental Justice
Sarah Foster, At‐Large, Environmental Justice
Kim Hazard, At‐Large, Education
Agenda
Items:
Items may be taken out of order based on business of the day & preference of the Commission.
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1. Call to Order and Introductions
2. Public Comment for items not on Agenda
3. APPROVE Record of Action for April 25, 2022, meeting
4. RECEIVE Report from County Public Works Energy Manger
5. RECEIVE Report from Chief Assistance County Administrator
6. RECEVE Report from County Chief Climate and Health Policy Officer
7. RECEIVE Report on Climate Action Plan Update
8. RECEIVE UPDATE and DISCUSS Recommended Definition for “Sustainability”
9. RECEIVE UPDATE on and DISCUSS Implementation of Climate Emergency Resolution
10. RECEIVE Reports from Sustainability Commission members and alternates, and PROVIDE
DIRECTION as needed
11. RECEIVE Report from Sustainability Coordinator
12. RECEIVE Report from Sustainability Commission Chair and IDENTIFY TOPICS for next
report to Ad Hoc Committee on Sustainability
13. The next meeting is currently scheduled for August 22, 2022
14. Adjourn
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The Sustainability Commission will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with
disabilities planning to attend Commission meetings. Contact the staff person listed below at
least 72 hours before the meeting.
Any disclosable public records related to an open session item on a regular meeting agenda and
distributed by the County to a majority of members of the Commission less than 96 hours prior to
that meeting are available for public inspection at 30 Muir Road, Martinez, CA during normal
business hours. Staff reports related to items on the agenda are also accessible on line at
www.co.contra-costa.ca.us.
Public comment may be submitted via electronic mail on agenda items at least one full work day
prior to the published meeting time.
For Additional Information Contact:
Demian Hardman-Saldana, Commission Staff
Phone (925) 655-2816 ∙ Fax (925) 655-2750 ∙ demian.hardman@dcd.cccounty.us
Glossary of Acronyms, Abbreviations, and other Terms (in alphabetical order): Contra Costa County
has a policy of making limited use of acronyms, abbreviations, and industry-specific language in
meetings of its Board of Supervisors and Committees. Following is a list of commonly used
abbreviations that may appear in presentations and written materials at meetings of the Ad Hoc
Sustainability Committee:
AB Assembly Bill
ABAG Association of Bay Area Governments
ACA Assembly Constitutional Amendment
ADA Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
BAAQMD Bay Area Air Quality Management District
BART Bay Area Rapid Transit District
BAYREN Bay Area Regional Energy Network
BGO Better Government Ordinance (Contra Costa County)
BOS Board of Supervisors
CALTRANS California Department of Transportation
AO County Administrative Officer or Office
CAP Climate Action Plan
CARB California Air Resources Board
CCA Community Choice
CCE Community Choice Energy Aggregation
CCWD Contra Costa Water District
CEQA California Environmental Quality Act
CSA County Service Area
CSAC California State Association of Counties
DCC Delta Counties Coalition
DCD Contra Costa County Dept. of Conservation &
Development
DPC Delta Protection Commission
DSC Delta Stewardship Council
DWR California Department of Water Resources
EBEW East Bay Energy Watch
EBMUD East Bay Municipal Utility District
EIR Environmental Impact Report (a state requirement)
EIS Environmental Impact Statement (a federal
requirement)
FTE Full Time Equivalent
FY Fiscal Year
GHG Greenhouse Gas
GGRF Greenhouse Gas Reduction Funds
GIS Geographic Information System
HSD Contra Costa County Health Services Department
IPM Integrated Pest Management
JPA/JEPA Joint (Exercise of) Powers Authority or Agreement
LAMORINDA Area of Lafayette-Moraga-Orinda
MAC Municipal Advisory Council
MBE Minority Business Enterprise
MOA Memorandum of Agreement
MOE Maintenance of Effort
MOU Memorandum of Understanding
MTC Metropolitan Transportation Commission
NACo National Association of Counties
NEPA National Environmental Protection Act
PDA Priority Development Area
PV Photovoltaic
PWD Contra Costa County Public Works Department
RDA Redevelopment Agency or Area
RFI Request For Information
RFP Request For Proposals
RFQ Request For Qualifications
SB Senate Bill
SGC Strategic Growth Council
SR2S Safe Routes to Schools
TWIC Transportation, Water, and Infrastructure Committee
U.S. EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency
WBE Women-Owned Business Enterprise
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Contra Costa County
Sustainability Commission
3.
Meeting Date: 06/27/2022
Subject: APPROVE Record of Action for April 25, 2022, Sustainability Commission Meeting
Department: Conservation & Development
Presenter: Demian Hardman-Saldana, Senior Planner
Contact: Demian Hardman-Saldana, (925) 655-2816
Referral History:
County Ordinance (Better Government Ordinance 95-6, Article 25-205, [d]) requires that each County
Body keep a record of its meetings. Though the record need not be verbatim, it must accurately reflect
the agenda and the decisions made in the meeting.
Referral Update:
Any handouts or printed copies of testimony distributed at the meeting will be attached to this meeting
record. Links to the agenda and minutes will be available at the Committee web page, to be announced.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
Staff recommends approval of the attached Record of Action for the April 25, 2022, Sustainability
Commission Meeting with any necessary corrections.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
N/A
4-25-22 Record of Action
Attachments
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[Draft Record of Action]
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Present: Mike Moore
Nick Despota
Wes Sullens
Victoria Smith
Brandon Matson
Chuck Leonard
Renee Fernandez-Lipp
Chris Easter
Howdy Goudey
Kim Hazard
Sarah Foster
Isabella Zizi
Absent: Luz Gomez
Shoshana Wechsler
Marisha Farnsworth
Charles Davidson
Samantha Moy
Staff Present: Jody London, Sustainability Coordinator, Department of Conservation and Development
Demian Hardman, Senior Planner, Department of Conservation and Development
Savannah McCarthy, Department of Conservation and Development
Nicole Shimizu, Department of Conservation and Development
Maureen Toms, Department of Conservation and Development
Adam Scarbrough, Department of Conservation and Development
Karen Adler, Department of Agriculture
Lindsey Klein, Placeworks, Joanna Jansen Placeworks.
Attendees: Jan Callaghan
Marti Roach
Carol Weed
Zoe Siegel
Derene Allen
Denice Dennis
CONTRA COST A COUNTY
SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
An Advisory Body to the Board of Supervisors
April 25, 2022, 5:00 P.M.
**Meeting Remotely Until Further Notice**
To slow the spread of COVID-19, the Health Officer’s Shelter Order of December 16, 2020, prevents
public gatherings (Health Officer Order). In lieu of a public gathering, the Board of Supervisors meeting
will be accessible via television and live-streaming to all members of the public as permitted by the
Governor’s Executive Order N29-20.
Mike Moore, Member, District 3, Chair
Nick Despota, Member, District 1, Vice‐Chair
Shoshana Wechsler, Alternate, District 1
Victoria Smith, Member, District 2
Christopher Easter, Alternate, District 2
Samantha Moy, Alternate, District 3
Wes Sullens, Member, District 4
Brandon Matson, Alternate, District 4
Charles Davidson, Member, District 5
Renee Fernandez‐Lipp, Alternate, District 5
Luz Gomez, At‐Large, Community Group
Howdy Goudey, At‐Large, Community Group
Chuck Leonard, At‐Large, Business
Marisha Farnsworth, At‐Large, Business
Isabella Zizi, At‐Large, Environmental Justice
Sarah Foster, At‐Large, Environmental Justice
Kim Hazard, At‐Large, Education
Agenda
Items:
Items may be taken out of order based on business of the day & preference of the Commission.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
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Conference code: 841892
DRAFT
RECORD OF ACTION
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[Draft Record of Action]
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Robert
1. Call to Order and Introductions
Mike Moore calls meeting to order.
2. Public Comment
No public comment on items not on agenda.
3. APPROVE Record of Action for February 28, 2022, meeting
There was Commission Comment on the accuracy of the Record of Action. Specifically, the
summary on Item 7 “To receive update low carbon concrete” contained paragraph errors
technical in nature. This should be modified to reflect that Despota made the report, not Easter.
Staff will make changes to reflect these corrections.
Moves: Leonard Second: Smith
Minutes approved unanimously.
No public comment.
4. RECEIVE UPDATE on Goals and Policies proposed in updated General Plan related to
Sustainability.
Joanna Jansen, Placeworks, presents the Envision Contra Costa 2040 General Plan Update.
Jansen provides an overview of the General Plan, framing it as a “constitution” for development
and conservation, complete with a vision, supporting goals, policies, and implementation
measures. The General Plan balances growth, conservation, and quality of life, as well as
establishes baseline environmental conditions. A General Plan is required for every city and
county in California and has required elements. In relationship to the Climate Action Plan (CAP),
the General Plan provides overarching policy guidance, implemented by more specific plans,
ordinances, and codes; the CAP is one of these. Jansen reviews the public outreach to date,
indicating the importance of community support from various stakeholders. Currently, the
Planning Commission has been reviewing the Goals, Policies, and Actions (GOPAs). Check out
the GOPAs on the Envision Contra Costa 2040 website.
Sustainability, the economy, public health, and environmental justice are four components that
Board of Supervisors instructed be woven throughout the General Plan. The icons shown indicate
where each aspect is being woven in. Jansen provides an overview of the matrix, which includes
renaming some elements while hitting the State’s mandates. Commission reiterates these elements
are the same as the States’, just renamed for readability. Examples of relevant subtopics under
these elements include wildfire hazards, oil and gas wells, and renewable fuel transition.
Commission then participates in a Jamboard activity. The discussion is structured in two parts.
Part 1 covers sustainable economy, sustainable land use, sustainable transportation, climate
change and natural hazards, energy resources. See Jamboard for details. An open discussion
followed, which included comment by the Commission that the goals are not translated directly
into actions. Part 2 covers management of solid and hazardous waste, water resources,
agriculture, open space, and natural resources. Commission member Kim Hazard is currently the
appointee for the County’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Advisory board, and members
should connect with her to learn more. Sarah Foster comments with suggestion to inventory trees
to track health, age, rate of decline.
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[Draft Record of Action]
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No public comment.
5. RECEIVE UPDATE on and DISCUSS Implementation of Climate Emergency Resolution.
Jody London, Sustainability Coordinator, provides the Commission with update on the focus work
of the Interdepartmental Climate Action Task Force. Tomorrow the Green Government Group
(G3) Champions initiative launches. These G3 Champions will volunteer 2-3 hours a month to
help their department adopt the Best Practices of the County’s Green Business Program. This
program has support from the County Administrator. The first action item for the G3 Champions
is to encourage participation in Bike to Work week in May.
Additionally, the Federal Community Improvement grant has been approved. Staff is in process of
working out these details with Congressman DeSaulnier’s office. The operative date of All Electric
Ordinance is June 1st.
No public comment.
6. RECEIVE Reports from Sustainability Commission members and alternates, and PROVIDE
DIRECTION, as needed.
Brandon Matson provides an update on his additional research on defining the term
“Sustainability” for consideration and plans to present his research at a future Commission
meeting.
Kim Hazard states she is the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Advisory board member as well
and shares with the Commission the need to ensure pest management policies are followed where
the County leases properties. Hazard asked a question on how pest management policies located
on County lease properties are managed and integrated into the County General Plan. Staff
clarifies this doesn’t specifically fall under the General Plan scope, and that lease agreements go
to the BOS, regardless of General Plan, and that typically the Airport and Public Works
Department prepares these documents and governs these leases.
7. RECEIVE Report from Sustainability Coordinator.
Jody London, Sustainability Coordinator, reports that the County’s sustainability group has
expanded to add two new planners. Other updates include work on the Climate Action Task
Force, All-Electric Ordinance, Health Department coordination with BAAQMD on air filters, the
new Chief Climate Health Officer, Sustainability Exchange, Focus Groups for the carbon
sequestration feasibility study, Vision Zero, and the Active Transportation Plan. Follow up items
include sea level rise item with the Board of Supervisors (BOS), as well as BOS receiving
Commission request to research low carbon concrete tomorrow.
Commission asks question about the BayREN rebates for efficient gas appliances and how the
all-electric ordinance aligns with these rebates. Staff clarifies that this is an ongoing
conversation with all BayREN County members based on regional interest and that County
messaging will be tailored to community needs. Commission also asked questions about the
structure of the growing Sustainability Team, including inviting the new energy manager to
attend Commission meetings.
No public comment.
8. RECEIVE Report from Sustainability Commission Chair and IDENTIFY TOPICS for next report
to Ad Hoc Committee on Sustainability.
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Moore, Chair, reported that since the last meeting, he attended March 28th Sustainability
Committee meeting where they reviewed the Climate Action Plan (CAP) draft strategies, goals,
and targets. Committee defers action until California Air Resource Board (CARB) scoping plan
comes out in May. There was conversation around a qualified greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction
strategy impacting the CAP, and the difference between regulatory versus aspirational goals. Ten
out of the 28 draft goals and strategies had quantifiable emission reductions targets. There was
debate surrounding the implementation of per capita versus absolute GHG targets.
Additionally, Moore mentioned there is an agenda item for the May 3rd Board of Supervisors
meeting related to the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on refineries (Philip 66 and
Marathon) switching from petroleum to biofuel refinery. The EIR is being appealed.
No public comment.
9. The next meeting is currently scheduled for June 27, 2022.
10. Adjourn
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February 25, 2022
County Sustainability Commission
c/o Jody London
RE: Draft Sustainability Element / County General Plan Update
Dear Commission Members,
I have reviewed the draft Sustainability Element for the update to the county’s general
plan. Much of the policies contained in the draft element are in keeping with good
sustainable land and resource planning. However, there are a few key areas where essential
policies are either missing or warrant greater detail:
HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT: The Sustainability Element
ought to push for higher density residential development near commercial nodes
and transit corridors, and outline the major benefits of denser urban style
development:
Frees up open space for recreation, nature and critical habitat preservation, and
agriculture.
Encourages more resident-serving commercial and cultural establishments, thus
creating higher-density mixed-use neighborhoods that are more convenient and
less reliant on personal powered transportation.
Makes pubic transit more efficient by providing a greater number of potential
riders in a concentrated area.
FOSSIL FUELS IN BUILDINGS: The Sustainability Element ought to call for no
fossil fuel systems in all new buildings, no new fossil fuel systems to serve new
building additions, and for phasing out fossil fuel systems in existing buildings.
SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION:
New multi-family developments must accommodate the growing number of EVs
that residents are expected to own.
Encourage EV infrastructure to be added to existing multi-family developments.
New EV charging stations ought to include solar electric (PV) generation and
battery systems, to lessen grid loads and increase resilience.
Encourage solar electric generation and battery systems to be added at existing
EV charging stations.
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE: This appears to be missing from the draft.
Fossil fuel powered landscape maintenance equipment should be phased out
throughout the county.
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OIL AND NATURAL GAS RESOURCES: The Sustainability Element should
call for no new drilling, as well as phasing out existing drilling for, and processing
of, fossil fuel products.
Thank you in advance for your consideration. Free to contact me should you have any
questions or comments regarding my suggestions.
Sincerely,
Gary Farber
Walnut Creek
Member: Policy Team of 350 Contra Costa (for information only; letter not endorsed by 350 CC)
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April 25, 2022
County Sustainability Commission
c/o Jody London, jody.london@dcd.cccounty.us
RE: Draft Sustainability Element / Draft County General Plan
Dear Commission Members,
I have reviewed the draft Sustainability element for the update to the county’s general plan.
Thank you and all involved for the excellent work.
There are areas I would like to call particular attention to. Those which has long caused negative
health impacts on communities in Contra Costa County.
◆ Use of Fossil Fuels in Buildings: The Sustainability Element ought to call for no fossil
fuel systems in all new buildings, no new fossil fuel systems to serve new building
additions, and for phasing out fossil fuel systems in existing buildings.
◆ Oil and Natural Gas Resources: The Sustainability Element should call for no new
drilling, and for phasing out existing drilling for, and processing of, fossil fuel products
and redirect those efforts and resources as quickly as possible to transition to clean
energy sources such as wind and solar. Accompanying this energy transition, as
mentioned in the Sustainable Economy section, is the transition of clean responsible
living wage jobs and the training needed for this employment transition. Given the
severity of the climate situation along with the community’s health and wellbeing, the
Plan should seek to “leapfrog” directly from oil and gas to the cleanest most
economically viable energy sources available, directing innovative thinking to the end
solutions.
Thank you in advance for your consideration. Please feel free to contact me should you have any
questions or comments regarding my suggestions.
Sincerely,
Derene Hinchliff
Unincorporated Contra Costa County
Member: 350 Contra Costa (for information only; letter not endorsed by 350 CC)
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Contra Costa County
Sustainability Commission
4.
Meeting Date: 06/27/2022
Subject: RECEIVE Report from County Public Works Energy Manger
Department: Public Works
Presenter: Brendan Havenar-Daughton, Energy Manger
Contact: Brendan Havenar-Daughton, (925) 957-2473
Referral History:
N/A
Referral Update:
The County Public Works Department recently hired a new Energy Manager, Brendan Havenar-
Daughton, responsible for implementing various energy projects for county facilities. The new Energy
Manager will provide a report on his current work.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
RECEIVE Report from County Public Works Energy Manager
Fiscal Impact (if any):
Not applicable.
ATTACHMENT(S)
Contra Costa County Energy Manager Presentation
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Energy ManagerScope of Work Overview Presented by: Brendan Havenar-Daughton, Energy ManagerCapital Projects Management, Public WorksBrendan.Havenar-Daughton@pw.cccounty.us Presented to: Sustainability Commission on June 27, 2022Agenda Packet Page 24 of 156
Distributed Energy Resource PlanArea of FocusTacticsStatus / PhaseEnergy Efficiency•Retrofits•Behavior change•Operational Efficiency2022: Planning 2023: ImplementationSolar •Rooftops•Carports•Ground-mounted2022: Implementation2023: New Construction Rooftop FeasibilityElectric Vehicles•Charging infrastructure•Fleet Electrification2022: Planning/Scope of Work Dev2023-24: Implementation Battery Storage•Energy arbitrage•Peak shaving•Critical load resiliency2022: Implementation2023/24: Implementation @ West County Detention FacilityDemand Response•Load-shedding•Load-shiftingSummer 2022: Planning/ImplementationAgenda Packet Page 25 of 156
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment#1 priority for Energy Manager$2.5M from Sustainability Fund50+ Level 2 Chargers across ~15 sitesEngaging architect around design process Scope of WorkImplementation expected Q1 2023Project includes:Fleet analysisProjected EV replacement scheduleAnticipated charging needs (out to 2030), accounting for vehicle use case Agenda Packet Page 26 of 156
Contra Costa County
Sustainability Commission
5.
Meeting Date: 06/27/2022
Subject: RECEIVE Report from Chief Assistant County Administrator
Department: County Administrator’s Office
Presenter: Tim Ewell, Chief Assistant County Administrator
Contact: Tim Ewell, (925) 655-2043
Referral History:
N/A
Referral Update:
The Chief Assistant County Administrator, Tim Ewell, will provide a report on the environmental,
social, and governmental (ESG) standards used in finance to safeguard the environment, such as
climate change.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
RECEIVE Report from Chief Assistant County Administrator
Fiscal Impact (if any):
N/A.
ATTACHMENT(S)
Chief Assistant County Administrator Presentation
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Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and the Public Finance MarketContra Costa County Sustainability CommissionJune 27, 2022Agenda Packet Page 28 of 156
RoadmapoPart 1: The Current Climate of ClimateoPart 2: ESG and Labeled Bonds Basis Points (BPs)2Agenda Packet Page 29 of 156
3The Current Climate of ClimateAgenda Packet Page 30 of 156
Conversation Begins in 2020o2021:Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Issues Early Request for Comments on “Climate”Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) Issues Request for Information on ESGGovernment Finance Officers Association (GFOA) issues ESG Risk Disclosure Suite. o2022:GFOA issues Marketing Labeled BondsGFOA responds to MSRB’s ESG Request For Information (RFI)Disclosure Industry Workgroup responds to MSRB’s ESG RFISEC Open Meeting: The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors4Agenda Packet Page 31 of 156
Use Your Words ThoughtfullyoWhat is the difference between ESG Risk Disclosures and Labeling Bonds for specific use of proceedsoIs there such a thing as “ESG Bonds”?5Agenda Packet Page 32 of 156
6ESG and Labeled Bonds BPsAgenda Packet Page 33 of 156
Gfoa.org/esg7oRisk Disclosures Key Points: Nexus to CreditFinance Office must “socialize”Voluntary DisclosuresTalk with your Bond CounselAgenda Packet Page 34 of 156
E – Environmental oSpecific examples of environmental factors that an issuer should consider discussing (which will vary depending on the geographical location of the government) include:Inland flooding, tornadoes, drought, snow and ice storms and other extreme weather eventsClimate change affecting agriculture, infrastructure, major industries and tax base Frequency and intensity of wildfires Frequency and strength of hurricanes and floodingSea level rise in coastal communities Water supply, both and quality and quantity Diversity of power generation sources and transition plans by providers8Agenda Packet Page 35 of 156
S – Social oSpecific examples of social factors that an issuer may want to consider include: Availability and affordability of housing for vulnerable populationsDemographic changes and population trends affecting demand for services or tax baseIncome levels, wealth, and income disparitiesAffordability of government services, tax rates, or eroding tax baseLabor relations challenges, union contracts (and any long-term fixed costs— Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB( and pensions)Availability, access, and quality of community health services Quality of public education and vocational training; educational attainmentLabor force, employment/unemployment, and job opportunities Internet access and affordability 9Agenda Packet Page 36 of 156
G – Governance oSpecific examples of Governance factors that are relevant to credit analysis that an issuer should consider discussing in its preliminary and final official statements used for bond sales include: Organizational structure Legal authority to issue debt Policy transparency Management and policy framework Financial reporting Federal and State framework Risk culture and risk mitigation – does your entity have a cybersecurity plan? Budget controls, revenue forecasting, fiscal integrity of the longer termRelationship to federal and state funding streamsDeferred maintenance or the Infrastructure Investment GapSmart growth/land-use planning – long-term economic sustainabilityPension and OPEB liabilities, funded status, annual contributions, and prioritization10Agenda Packet Page 37 of 156
New Best Practice: Marketing Your Bonds11For governments considering formally designating bonds as having positive social, environmental, sustainable or other impacts, GFOA recommends they evaluate the potential benefits and associated costs. Governments should consider consulting their municipal advisors and bond and/or disclosure counsel who can help them assess whether any benefit of issuing Designated Bonds outweighs the costs and any potential future legal or regulatory risks and consequences if the project goals do not meet the Designated Bond criteria.1.Final decision must be linked with the values of the organization2.Use of proceeds and monitoring3.Increased disclosure and ongoing project reporting requirements4.Legal Considerations 5.Weighing benefits and costs (including third-party verifiers)Agenda Packet Page 38 of 156
Thank you!QuestionsAgenda Packet Page 39 of 156
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6.
Meeting Date: 06/27/2022
Subject: RECEVE Report from County Chief Climate and Health Policy Officer
Department: Contra Costa Health Services
Presenter: Dan Peddycord, Chief Climate and Health Policy Officer
Contact: Dan Peddycord, (925) 222-1472
Referral History:
N/A
Referral Update:
The Chief Climate and Health Policy Officer, Dan Peddycord, will provide a report on the County’s
work on the human health impacts associated with climate change.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
RECEIVE Report from the Chief Climate and Health Policy Officer
Fiscal Impact (if any):
N/A.
ATTACHMENT(S)
Chief Climate and Health Policy Officer Presentation
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Contra Costa Health ServicesPresentation to Contra Costa County Sustainability CommissionHuman Influenced Climate ChangeJune 27, 2022Daniel Peddycord RN, MPA/HAChief Climate & Health Policy OfficerAgenda Packet Page 41 of 156
Human Health Impacts of Climate Change11Agenda Packet Page 42 of 156
2016 Climate and HealthAssessmentHealth2016.globalchange.gov•Written by a large team of ~100 experts including from authors from eight U.S. Federal agencies: HHS (NIH, CDC, NIOSH, ASPR, FDA, SAMHSA), NOAA, EPA, USDA, NASA, USGS, DOD (USUHS), VA•Robust review process: Synthesizes a large body of scientific peer‐reviewed research, extensively reviewed by the public and experts, including a review committee of the National Academies of Sciences and approved by the 13 Federal agencies of the USGCRP + White House•Transparent and accessible: Multiple opportunities for public engagement during development, documentation of process, outreach afterpublicationAgenda Packet Page 43 of 156
Fourth National Climate Assessment, Vol II — Impacts, Risks, and Adaptation in the United States nca2018.globalchange.gov7Key Message– Climate Change will drive Health Inequity 14Ch. 14 | HumanHealthExposure and Resilience Vary Across Populationsand CommunitiesPeople and communities are differentially exposed to hazards and disproportionately affected by climate‐related health risks. Populations experiencing greater health risks include children, older adults, low‐income communities, and some communities ofcolor.Agenda Packet Page 44 of 156
Making climate change and it’s impacts a CCHS PriorityGreen & Healthy Homes Initiative – Weatherization(DCD) and In‐home Asthma Triggers (CCHP, CCRMC, PH) CCHS Houses the County Green Business Plan in the Hazardous Materials Division.Haz Mat Assessment of Sea Level Rise Threat to local industry.2020 CCHS Excessive Heat Response Plan2019 CCHS Wildfire Smoke Response PlanCCRMC Facilities offered as “Resiliency Center” 2019‐20 PSPS Events2020‐22 CCHS Input & metrics to Revised County General Plan2020‐22 CCHS Input to County Climate Action PlanA number of CCRMC Facilities have achieved LEED Silver CertificationParticipation on Interdepartmental Climate Action Task Force.Leading on AB 836 –Clean Air Centers for vulnerable populations A few of the things CCHS is doingAgenda Packet Page 45 of 156
Joined “Practice Green Health” The leading sector focused, membership organization, that helps support health organizations in their efforts to reduce their own contribution to GHG emission. From sustainable procurement to reducing energy, water and waste, etc. A close partner with Health Care Without HarmThe health care industry is one of the most carbon‐intensive service sectors in the industrialized world.It is responsible for 4.4–4.6 percent of worldwide greenhouse gas emissions and roughly 10 percent of US GHG emissions. –https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.2020.01247And CCRMC has……Agenda Packet Page 46 of 156
Building a CCHS Climate Action Plan –as a compliment to the County CAP anchored in Equity and Environmental Justice.Projecting and detailing the local impact on populations and communities most at risk & connecting that to our “equity”work.Advocating for Health, EQUITY and climate in all policies: Policy & action at the State & Local Level that mitigates climate impacts to persons and communities that are most vulnerable. Working a Green Business Plan for CCHS.Support Carbon Sequestration –the companion to GHG reduction. Elevating community voice in this urgent global public health issue and partnering to advance community resiliency.Understanding how climate change is and will continue to impact the biodiversity of the planet…both land and sea….and how that will impact human health, disease vectors and the natural cycle of carbon exchange. Our Climate Agenda IncludesAgenda Packet Page 47 of 156
Contra Costa County
Sustainability Commission
Item #. 7
Meeting Date: June 27, 2022
Subject: RECEIVE REPORT on Climate Action Plan Update
Department: Conservation and Development
Presenter: Jody London
Contact: Jody London, 925-655-2815
Referral History:
In 2008, Contra Costa County (County) adopted a Municipal Climate Action Plan that identified
opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from County operations. In 2015, the County
adopted a Climate Action Plan (CAP) that is focused on the communities in the unincorporated
areas of the County (those under the County’s jurisdiction). The 2015 CAP identifies how the
County will achieve the State’s 2020 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction target, as well
as support other public health, energy efficiency, water conservation, and air quality goals. The
2015 CAP identified actions through 2020, at which time it was anticipated the County would
update the CAP.
In 2018, the County initiated a process to update its General Plan. The General Plan governs land
use in the County and was last updated in 1990. As part of the General Plan update, the County
decided to also update the CAP. This project is referred to Envision Contra Costa 2040. For
purposes of review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the CAP will be
the implementation strategy for the climate mitigation and adaptation aspects of the General Plan
and serve as the County’s commitment to reducing GHG emissions in support of the State’s
GHG reduction goals. The CAP will include GHG emissions reduction goals. There will be a
significant amount of overlap between the CAP and the four overarching themes in the General
Plan of community health, environmental justice, economic development, and sustainability. The
initial project schedule anticipated these documents would be completed in 2020. Due to COVID
and other factors, adoption of these documents by the Board of Supervisors is now scheduled for
2023.
The Sustainability Commission in 2019 developed recommendations for the CAP update. These
ideas were presented to the community in a series of meetings that occurred in September and
October of 2019. (See https://envisioncontracosta2040.org/ for more information.)
Because the 2015 CAP expired in 2020, the County put in place an Interim Climate Action Work
Plan for 2021 and 2022. Annual progress reports on the 2015 CAP and the Interim Climate
Action Work Plan can be found at https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/6780/Sustainability.
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On September 22, 2020, the Board of Supervisors adopted a Climate Emergency Resolution. The
Climate Emergency Resolution directed action that supports the overall goals of the CAP,
including the establishment of an Interdepartmental Climate Action Task Force of County
department heads that will focus on urgently implementing the CAP; the development of policies
to require new construction to be fully electric; seeking input from the community, workers, and
business/industry to help plan for a “Just Transition” away from a fossil-fuel dependent
economy; and prioritizing implementation of the CAP as soon as possible, considering equity
and social justice in the implementation of the CAP.
Referral Update:
Progress To Date
The County has made significant progress in achieving the goals of the 2015 CAP, as well as the
Interim Climate Action Work Plan and the Climate Emergency Resolution. Between 2005 and
2019, the population of the County’s unincorporated area increased by 13% from 154,270 to
174,150. GHG emissions during this period fell by 31% per person (per capita). We see
reductions in nearly every sector, particularly in transportation and the built environment
(residential and non-residential energy), which are the largest sources of GHG emissions.
Table 1. Per-Capita Emissions, 2005 to 2019
SECTOR 2005 2013 2017 2019
PERCENTAGE
CHANGE,
2005 - 2019
Population
Residents 154,270 165,700 174,110 174,150 13%
Emissions (MTCO2e per-capita)
Transportation 4.07 3.93 3.28 2.66 -35%
Residential energy 1.91 1.70 1.22 1.10 -42%
Solid waste 1.58 1.36 1.28 1.27 -20%
Nonresidential energy 0.77 0.76 0.28 0.63 -18%
Agriculture 0.22 0.24 0.26 0.21 -4%
Off-road equipment 0.22 0.22 0.25 0.31 53%
Water and wastewater 0.05 0.04 0.03 0.03 -47%
BART 0.01 0.01 0.01 Less than 0.01 -84%
Land use and sequestration -0.46 -0.43 -0.41 -0.41 -11%
Total Annual Per-Capita MTCO2e 8.37 7.82 6.19 5.80 -31%
Informational Items
Stationary sources 90.64 72.15 64.51 62.40 -31%
Wildfire 0.09 0.40 0.00 0.06 -37%
All numbers are rounded to the nearest 10. Totals may not equal the sum of individual rows.
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While the transportation sector continues to be the largest source of GHG emissions, emissions
from that sector dropped between 2005 and 2019. The number of miles driven by unincorporated
County community members decreased, cars became cleaner during this time, and there was a
small but steady uptick in the number of electric vehicles registered in Contra Costa County.
In the energy sector, residents used less electricity overall. And, in 2017, the County and 14 of
the 19 cities decided to join MCE, a community choice energy provider. Another city elected
later to join MCE. The electricity MCE provides has higher renewable energy content than the
electricity provided by PG&E (even though the percentage of renewable energy in PG&E’s
portfolio has increased over time). The County has enrolled eligible County facilities that do not
have rooftop solar in the MCE’s Deep Green program, which provides customers with electricity
from 100 percent renewable sources. County residents have enrolled in Deep Green as well.
Emissions in the solid waste sector dropped, likely because the amount of waste generated by
residents and businesses decreased as they became more aware of opportunities to recycle and
compost.
In addition to reduced emissions, the County has made significant progress with other goals in
the 2015 CAP. Highlights include:
• Energy efficiency retrofits for businesses and homes, offered in large part through the
Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN), as well as community workshops and
education through BayREN, and training for local government building officials;
• Ongoing participation in the low-income weatherization program, and linking the
weatherization program with a new Asthma Initiative, in partnership with the Contra
Costa Health Plan;
• With a grant from the California Strategic Growth Council, developed in 2018 a
renewable resource potential study to identify opportunities to deploy more renewable
energy in Contra Costa County, and adopted in 2020 a solar overlay zone that allows
ground-mounted solar in certain areas outside the urban limit line;
• Steady issuing of permits for rooftop solar in the unincorporated County, and for ground-
mounted solar in the solar overlay zone;
• Installing solar on County facilities, and ongoing upgrades to energy efficient lighting in
County offices;
• Adoption of policies to implement Senate Bill 743 (reduction in vehicle miles traveled);
• Adoption of the Active Transportation Plan for the unincorporated County, which focuses
on increasing bicycling, walking, and other forms of non-motorized transportation. The
Contra Costa Transportation Authority has adopted similar plans and policies to promote
active transportation;
• Constructing a new, all-electric County Administration Building and a new Emergency
Operations Center, both of which meet LEED Gold standards. The Emergency
Operations Center was designed to operate independently should city utilities become
unavailable;
• The County adopted a remote work policy that allows employees whose jobs can be
performed outside of their work site to work remotely part of the time;
• Ongoing expansion of composting and recycling in County facilities;
• Revising County policies to require zero-emission vehicles as the default as fleet vehicles
are replaced.
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The County also has made progress on topics not anticipated in the 2015 CAP, including:
• In partnership with the cities of Antioch, San Pablo, and Walnut Creek and Sustainable
Contra Costa, and with a 2018 grant from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District,
the County supported the launch of the Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge, a program that
helps County residents take simple actions to reduce their climate impact. The Challenge
is now operated by Sustainable Contra Costa;
• Through a grant from the California Department of Conservation, the County is
developing Healthy Lands, Healthy People, a carbon sequestration feasibility study that
will identify opportunities to store carbon in the different land uses across the county, in
partnership with the Contra Costa Resource Conservation District and the University of
California Cooperative Extension;
• In 2022, the Board of Supervisors adopted an ordinance requiring all-electric construction
for new residential, retail, office, and hotel buildings. County staff are now studying how
existing homes and businesses can be retrofit for an all-electric future;
• In late 2020, staff established an Interdepartmental Climate Action Task Force, leaders of
County departments who meet regularly to identify how County government can take
actions that support the County’s climate goals. Semi-annual reports from the Task Force
to the Board of Supervisors can be found at
https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/8333/Interdepartmental-Climate-Action-Task-Fo. Two
key recommendations from the Task Force that are being implemented include:
o The Green Government Group (G3) Champions, volunteers from County
departments who help their departments adopt best practices from the County’s
Green Business Program;
o The Sustainability Fund that will support projects in County facilities that
advance the County’s climate goals, starting with installation of electric vehicle
chargers.
• The Board of Supervisors authorized $500,000/year from the Measure X sales tax
starting in April 2022 to support the expansion of climate equity and resilience work in
the Department of Conservation and Development.
Status of CAP Update
The Sustainability Commission has discussed the CAP update many times, with particular focus
on the draft goals and strategies. (See Attachment A, CAP Timeline.) The Sustainability
Commission also provided extensive input to the draft environmental justice policies being
developed for the General Plan, and in March 2022 received an overview of how sustainability is
being integrated across the new General Plan.
In late 2021, staff and the consultant team began work to build out the CAP. At the October 25,
2021 meeting, the Sustainability Commission reviewed and provided comments on the current
version of the goals and strategies for the CAP update. See Attachment B: Draft Goals and
Strategies presented at the March 28, 2022, Sustainability Committee meeting, and Attachment
C: Draft CAP outline.
On March 28, 2022, staff reported to the Sustainability Committee of the Board of Supervisors
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on the CAP update. This was the first in-depth update on the CAP the Sustainability Committee
had received. Staff requested guidance from the Committee on the proposed draft goals and
strategies for the CAP. Staff recommended that the CAP update include GHG emission reduction
targets that are consistent with State guidance and for which there are demonstrable paths to
achieving the necessary reduction. Staff recommends using per capita targets, with an
aspirational target of achieving net carbon neutrality no later than 2045, consistent with the
State’s aspirational target. See Attachment C for a summary of how other counties are
approaching this. Staff will revisit the question of emissions reductions targets with the
Sustainability Committee later this year.
The draft CAP update will be available for public review later this year. Staff intend to meet with
community groups during this time to facilitate review and input on the draft CAP update. The
Draft CAP will also be available for public review as part of the formal public review of the
Draft General Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Report.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
RECEIVE REPORT on Climate Action Plan Update
Fiscal Impact (if any):
No fiscal impact at this time.
ATTACHMENT(S)
Attachment A: Climate Action Plan Timeline
Attachment B: Draft Goals and Strategies
Attachment C: Draft CAP Outline
Attachment D: Chart on Per Capita or Absolute Targets
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2020
2021
Contra Costa County Climate Action Plan Update
Sustainability Commission Engagement Timeline
General Plan and CAP Update Project Initiation - December 2018
»12/10/2018 - Sustainability Commission Meeting - Initiate Envision 2040 and CAP Update process.
Assess Existing Conditions - Fall 2018 – Fall 2019; Updated in 2020 and 2021
»06/24/2019 - Sustainability Commission Meeting - Discussion of GHG emissions.
»08/26/2019 - Sustainability Commission Meeting - Discussion of Vulnerability Assessment and GHG Goals.
2018
2023
2019
2022
Public Review and Consideration for Adoption of General Plan, Climate Action Plan,
and EIR - 2023
»TBD - Sustainability Commission Meeting(s) - Review and Discussion of Public Review Draft General Plan
and revised Public Hearing Draft General Plan and CAP.
Preparation and Review of Draft Climate Action Plan - 2022-2023
»2022 - County staff prepare Draft Climate Action Plan.
»Fall 2022-Spring 2023 - Community Engagement on Draft CAP.
»Fall 2022-Spring 2023 - Sustainability Commission Meeting(s) - Review and Discussion of Draft CAP.
Prepare Draft General Goals, Policies, and Actions and Climate Action Plan Goals,
Strategies, and Actions - Fall 2019 – Fall 2021
»2019-2022 - County staff co-develop draft CAP strategies and actions, GHG quantification, performance
metrics, and implementation details based on guidance and input from Sustainability Commission and
stakeholders.
»Fall 2019 - Sustainability Commission Working Groups - co-developed CAP Goal and Strategy suggestions.
»September – October 2019 - Community Meetings - in Walnut Creek, Crockett, Antioch, and North
Richmond to discuss draft CAP goals and strategies.
»10/21/2019 - Sustainability Commission Meeting - Discussion of GHG Reduction Goals, CAP policy ideas,
and Environmental Justice analysis.
»12/09/2019 - Sustainability Commission Meeting - Discussion of Draft Climate Action Plan Goals and
Strategies.
»02/24/2020 - Sustainability Commission Meeting - Discussion of Draft Climate Action Plan Goals and
Strategies.
»08/24/2020 - Sustainability Commission Meeting - Discussion of Draft Environmental Justice
Policy Guidance.
»02/22/2021 - Sustainability Commission Meeting - Discussion of Draft Environmental Justice
Policy Guidance.
»10/25/2021 - Sustainability Commission Meeting - Review and Discussion of Draft Climate Action
Plan Policies.
»04/25/2022 - Sustainability Commission Meeting - Review and Discussion of Draft General Plan Goals,
Policies, and Actions related to Sustainability.
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Goal No CAP Strategy Strategy Description Implementation actions Lead Department Applicability Potential Partners Potential Measure(s) of
Effectiveness
Co-Benefits
Clean and Efficient Built Environment: Homes, workplaces, and businesses in unincorporated Contra Costa County run efficiently on clean energy.
Clean and Efficient Built
Environment
Homes, workplaces, and
businesses in unincorporated
Contra Costa County run
efficiently on clean energy.
1.1 Require new buildings
or additions built in
unincorporated Contra
Costa County, on or
after January 1, 2023,
to be low-carbon or
carbon neutral.
There are more new carbon-
neutral and low-carbon
buildings in Contra Costa
County. Efforts to achieve
this include electrification,
energy efficiency and
weatherization, and carbon-
neutral/low-carbon County
buildings.
− Establish, publicize, and enforce a County building code requiring
new single-family, multifamily, affordable housing, hotels, offices,
retail, and County facilities to be all-electric, along with other
building types as appropriate.
− Partner with community groups and MCE to establish an induction
cooktop loaner program for county residents as a way to build
familiarity with the technology.
− Explore establishing a low-carbon concrete requirement for all new
construction and retrofit activities and consider additional
strategies to reduce embedded carbon in construction materials.
This requirement shall support or exceed State requirements for
net-zero emissions for cement use by 2045.
− Encourage project applicants to incorporate passive solar design
features into new developments and significant reconstructions.
− Promote additional sustainable building strategies and designs,
including small and “tiny homes”, to project applicants as site-
appropriate. Consider requiring additional sustainable features as a
condition of approval, including reuse of materials to minimize
embedded carbon.
− Conservation and
Development
− Public Works
− County operations
− New development
− Residents in
unincorporated
areas
− BayREN
− Local contractors,
developers,
architects, and
Contra Costa
County Building
Trades Council
− MCE
− PG&E
− Building Industry
Association
− BAAQMD
− Implement ordinance requiring
new buildings to be all electric.
− Participation in energy
efficiency and weatherization
programs by residential and
commercial buildings (including
County facilities), with
attention to participation in
Impacted Communities.
− Number of buildings with
energy storage systems,
including County facilities.
− Energy efficient lighting and
other appliances and
mechanical systems in County
buildings.
− Number of public and private
buildings that achieve
green building certifications.
− Completed report on
requirements for low-carbon
concrete in new construction.
− Cost savings
− Improved air
quality
− Improved
community
equity
− Improved public
health
− Increased
economic
opportunities
− Increased
resilience to
pests
− Reduced
resource use
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Goal No CAP Strategy Strategy Description Implementation actions Lead Department Applicability Potential Partners Potential Measure(s) of
Effectiveness
Co-Benefits
Clean and Efficient Built
Environment cont’d
1.2 Retrofit existing
buildings and facilities
in unincorporated
county, and County
infrastructure, to
reduce energy use and
convert to low-carbon
or carbon-neutral fuels.
The existing built
environment in Contra Costa
County includes more
carbon-neutral and low-
carbon buildings through
electrification, energy
efficiency and
weatherization retrofits, and
upgrades to existing
buildings, including County-
owned and operated
buildings and facilities.
− Create and implement a County policy or program, with building
code revisions as needed to support implementation, to ensure
existing residential and non-residential buildings are efficient and
powered by carbon free energy.
− Ensure all County-led and supported energy efficiency and
weatherization, renewable energy, and electrification programs
incentivize and prioritize conversion of buildings built before 1980
and are targeted to owners of properties that are home to very
low-, low-, and moderate- income residents and/or located in
Impacted Communities.
− Require replacement water heaters and heat pumps to be electric
if the building electric panel has sufficient capacity.
− Evaluate options to require additions and alterations to existing
buildings to be all-electric, including upgrades to the building
electric panel.
− Require homes and businesses to enact energy-efficient retrofits
and electric appliance conversions at time of sale, lease. or
retrofits requiring a building permit if retrofits or replacements
have not occurred for at least 10 years.
− Create a detailed roadmap for electrification of existing homes and
businesses by 2024 that includes equitable requirements for
electrification, financial incentives for community members with
additional compensation for Impacted Communities, and allows
for a methodical conversion that does not create a risk of
displacement or significant disruptions.
− Create and implement a program to provide reduced-cost or free
retrofits to local small business and households earning less than
the area median income, in support of the Contra Costa County
Asthma Initiative and other non-profit partners, as well as other
health equity efforts for Impacted Communities. Support the use
of low-emitting materials, including paints and carpeting, in
retrofits to improve indoor air quality.
− In partnership with MCE and BayREN, continue to support
voluntary home and business energy efficiency retrofits, including
electrification measures.
− Facilitate participation by homes and businesses to participate in
demand response programs.
− Continue to conduct energy and water tracking, audits, and
upgrades of County facilities, including conversion of all feasible
County facilities to all-electric space and water heating.
− Advocate for modifications to the federal Weatherization
Assistance Program that expands eligible measures to include
whole building clean energy improvements, such as wall insulation,
duct sealing, electric panel upgrades, electric heat pumps, and
related measures. Advocate for an increase to the income
eligibility limits for the Weatherization Assistance Program.
− Establish requirements for cool roofs and light-colored, permeable
paving materials as part of retrofit, repair, and replacement
activities, using recycled materials or other materials with low
embedded carbon as feasible.
− Conservation and
Development
− Public Works
− County operations
− Existing
development
− Residents in
unincorporated
areas
− Businesses in
unincorporated
areas
− BayREN
− Local contractors,
architects, and
Contra Costa
County Trades
Council
− MCE
− Neighborhood
Preservation
Program
− Contra Costa
County Asthma
Initiative
− Participation in energy
efficiency and weatherization
programs, including retrofits
and site rehabilitation, by
residential and commercial
buildings (including County
facilities), with attention to
participation in Impacted
Communities.
− Number of buildings with
energy storage systems,
including County facilities.
− Energy efficient lighting and
other appliances and
mechanical systems.
− Creation of low-cost retrofit
and weatherization programs
for County residents
− Cost savings
− Improved air
quality
− Improved
community
equity
− Improved public
health
− Increased
economic
opportunities
− Reduced
resource use
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Goal No CAP Strategy Strategy Description Implementation actions Lead Department Applicability Potential Partners Potential Measure(s) of
Effectiveness
Co-Benefits
Clean and Efficient Built
Environment cont’d
1.3 Increase the amount of
electricity used and
generated from
renewable sources in
the county.
Electricity from fossil fuels is
replaced with electricity
from renewable and other
carbon-free sources,
including through increased
local renewable energy
generation, support for MCE
clean energy programs,
including Deep Green and
Local Sol tiers, and improved
energy independence and
resilience through battery
storage systems for
renewable electricity.
− Require all new parking lots developed as part of projects with at
least 5,000 square feet of conditioned space to include shade
structures with solar panels.
− Encourage property owners to pursue financial incentives for solar
installations and energy storage on new and existing buildings.
− Work with MCE to increase enrollment, especially in 100%
renewable energy tiers.
− Continue to enroll all eligible County facility electricity accounts in
MCE territory in the Deep Green tier.
− Work with the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District and
other organizations that provide fire protection services to
promote the Self-Generation Incentive Program and related efforts
to provide education and incentives for battery storage programs.
− Provide information about battery storage systems to all
applications for new home construction and solar panel
installations.
− Implement recommendations of the 2018 Renewable Resource
Potential Study.
− Conservation and
Development
− Public Works
− County operations
− Existing
development
− New development
− Residents in
unincorporated
areas
− Businesses in
unincorporated
areas
− BayREN
− Contra Costa
County Fire
Protection District
− Kensington Fire
Protection District
− Moraga-Orinda Fire
District
− Rodeo-Hercules
Fire Protection
District
San Ramon Valley
Fire Protection
District
−
− Local contractors,
architects, and
Contra Costa
County Building
Trades Council
− MCE
− PG&E
− BAAQMD
− Number and percent of County
and community accounts
enrolled in MCE Deep Green
− Megawatts rooftop and
parking lot solar installed in
unincorporated county,
including County facilities and
Impacted Communities.
− Megawatts wind installed in
unincorporated county.
− Total megawatts of installed
renewable energy capacity in
the unincorporated county.
− Megawatt-hours of installed
battery storage capacity at
public and private buildings.
− Percent of electricity supplied
by PG&E and MCE from
renewable sources.
− Greater energy
independence
− Improved air
quality
− Improved
community
equity
− Improved public
health
− Increased
economic
opportunities
No Waste Contra Costa: Contra Costa County generates no more solid waste than 2.25 pounds per person per day (PPD)
No Waste Contra Costa
Contra Costa County generates
no more solid waste than 2.25
pounds per person per day (PPD)
2.1 Increase composting of
organic waste.
Organic waste is diverted
from landfills to composting
or other opportunities for
reuse in accordance with SB
1383 and other applicable
requirements. This includes
establishment of composting
collection programs for all
franchise waste customers,
encouraging and supporting
wastewater agencies to
accept food waste or other
acceptable organic materials
for processing in on-site
anaerobic digesters, and
allowing for creative
opportunities to reuse or
reprocess organic waste
material.
− Establish a source-separated organics collection service for all
residential and commercial customers in County-controlled
franchise areas.
− Use franchise negotiations to encourage organics collection service
providers to use composting systems that capture most methane
produced, as feasible.
− Work with wastewater providers to explore the use of organic
waste as feedstock for anaerobic digesters to produce electricity or
fuel.
− Support the siting of composting facilities in the county as
appropriate with community characteristics.
− Encourage local restaurants, grocery stores, and other entities that
process large quantities of food to partner with food rescue
organizations to divert food that would be otherwise thrown away
to non-profit organizations for distribution to those in need.
− Leverage Food recovery programs and the Community Wellness &
Prevent Program nutrition program to decrease food waste and
address hunger.
− Conservation and
Development
− Health Services
Department:
Environmental
Health
− Public Works
−
− Residents in
unincorporated
areas
− Businesses in
unincorporated
areas
− Environmental
justice
organizations
− Food rescue
organizations
− Major generators
of organic waste
(schools,
restaurants, event
spaces, grocery
stores, etc.)
− Waste haulers
− Wastewater
service providers
− Health Services,
Environmental
Health, CWPP
− Jail meal service
− Schools
− Hospitals
− Percent of County controlled
Franchise areas with source
separated organics collection
for residential customers.
− Number of county facilities
with 3-stream recycling
− Tonnage of compost collected.
− Number of commercial edible
food generators participating
in edible food recovery
program.
− Number of projects complying
with the Model Water Efficient
Landscaping Ordinance
(MWELO) required to use
compost.
− Increased
economic
opportunities
− Increased
resilience to
pests
− Reduced
resource use
− Reduced landfill
waste
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Goal No CAP Strategy Strategy Description Implementation actions Lead Department Applicability Potential Partners Potential Measure(s) of
Effectiveness
Co-Benefits
No-Waste Contra Costa cont’d
2.2 Reduce waste from
County operations.
Waste from County
government operations,
including from contracts for
services and products, is
reduced. Efforts to achieve
this include updating and
implementing the County's
environmentally preferable
purchasing policy, ensuring
all County facilities have and
use composting and
recycling options, and
specifying the use of low-
carbon content building and
paving materials for all
County projects as feasible.
− Establish a source-separated organics collection service at all
County facilities.
− Implement 3-stream recycling (trash, recycling, and compost) at all
County facilities.
− Conduct regular waste audits of County facilities, including
assessing the volume and composition of all waste streams, to
identify challenges with waste activities and develop educational
or operational changes to address issues and reduce waste
generation.
− Source material for capital projects from local and low-carbon
sources to the greatest extent feasible, including allocating
additional funds to allow for such materials, and integrate
appropriate standards into the County’s Environmentally Preferred
Purchasing (EPP) program.
− Require vendors to comply with updated Environmentally
Preferable Purchasing Program (EPP program) and associated
recovery organic material requirements, including requirements
under SB 1383.
− Continue to reduce paper use in County operations.
− Encourage medical facilities and medical waste recycling
companies to enhance their ability to increase the amount of
medical waste recycled or reprocessed.
− Enact Bay-friendly landscaping practices at County facilities.
− Explore opportunities to reuse wood from County tree
maintenance activities as an alternative to chipping.
− Conservation and
Development
− Public Works
− Health Services
− County
operations
− Waste haulers − Recycled content of County
purchases consistent with
applicable requirements of SB
1383.
− Enforcement of requirements
for County vendors and
contractors to adopt and
implement environmentally
preferable purchasing policies.
− Food waste, recycling,
composting at County facilities
− Number of County facilities
with Bay-friendly landscaping
practices.
− Tonnage of recycled and
composted materials, by type,
collected at County facilities
− Increased
economic
opportunities
− Increased
resilience to
pests
− Reduced
resource use
No-Waste Contra Costa cont’d
2.3 Increase community-
wide recycling and
waste minimization
programs.
The amount of waste sent to
landfills from community
members is reduced through
extensive diversion and
waste minimization
programs.
The County explores and
implements all feasible
opportunities to minimize
landfill waste, including
through recycling of
additional materials,
prohibitions or limitations
on materials that cannot be
recycled/composted,
education around conscious
consumption, and
opportunities to divert
waste materials for reuse.
− Create a source-reduction program in partnership with regional
agencies to promote the rethinking, refusing, reducing, reusing,
regenerating, recycling, and recovering of materials.
− Improve educational efforts to promote better waste sorting
among community members.
− Work with waste haulers to expand the types of materials
accepted by recycling programs as economic conditions allow.
− Work with waste haulers to expand availability of curbside pickup
recycling services.
− Ban single-use plastics and encourage the use of reusable items
over disposable materials.
− Conservation and
Development
− New
development
− Residents in
unincorporated
areas
− Businesses in
unincorporated
areas
− Major waste
generators
− Waste haulers
− Recycling centers
− Volume of waste generated.
− Proportion of recyclable waste
that is successfully recycled.
− Number of households and
businesses participating in
recycling programs.
− Actual disposed pounds per
person per day (PPD) numbers
year over year.
− Increased
economic
opportunities
− Increased
resilience to
pests
− Reduced
resource use
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Goal No CAP Strategy Strategy Description Implementation actions Lead Department Applicability Potential Partners Potential Measure(s) of
Effectiveness
Co-Benefits
Reduce Water Use and Increase Drought Resilience: Contra Costa County uses less water and communities are prepared for drought
Reduce Water Use and Increase
Drought Resilience
Contra Costa County uses less
water and communities are
prepared for drought
3.1 Reduce indoor and
outdoor water use.
Water use in the community
and in County facilities is
reduced. This includes
efforts to promote water
conservation, increase the
acreage of drought tolerant
landscaping including at
County facilities,
encouraging
greywater/rainwater
catchment systems and
supportive infrastructure
(including at County
facilities), and providing
incentives to reduce water
use as appropriate.
− Offer BayREN water bill savings programs through community
water providers.
− Encourage the installation of greywater and rainwater catchment
systems, particularly for new construction, as feasible for
wastewater infrastructure. Reduce regulatory barriers for these
systems and explore creating incentives to install these systems in
new and existing buildings.
− Continue to enforce the Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance
and encourage the use of drought-tolerant landscaping for exempt
residential and commercial landscapes through partnership with
EBMUD and other organizations.
− Require homes and businesses to install water-efficient fixtures at
time of retrofit activities.
− Update the Model Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance
(MWELO) to be specific to Contra Costa County.
− Identify opportunities for greywater use in public spaces and
implement as feasible
− Promote the installation of composting toilets at appropriate
County facilities in locations without wastewater service.
− Conservation and
Development
− Public Works
− County
operations
− Existing
development
− New
development
− Central Contra
Costa Sanitary
District
− Contra Costa
Water District
− East Bay Municipal
Utility District
− West County
Wastewater
District
− Other water and
wastewater
service providers
− Health Services
− UC Master
Gardeners
− Nurseries
− Property
managers
− Water use, specifically
reduction in overall water use
in the unincorporated county
as reported by water
companies.
− Water use, specifically
reduction in water use at
County facilities.
− Square footage of drought
tolerant projects at County
facilities.
− Number of participants in
Contra Costa Water District
Lawn to Garden program.
− Number water districts
participating in BayREN water
savings program.
− Number of customers
participating in program, as
reported by water companies.
− Cost savings-
− Increased
resilience to
pests
− Reduced
resource use
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Effectiveness
Co-Benefits
Reduce Water Use and Increase
Drought Resilience cont’d
3.2 Ensure sustainable and
diverse water supplies.
Contra Costa County’s water
supplies draw on diverse
sources at a sustainable rate
to ensure supplies are viable
for the long-term.
− Work with groundwater sustainability agencies to ensure that new
and existing wells pump water at or below sustainable levels.
− Discourage new development that may reasonably lead to
groundwater overdraft, subsidence, or other negative impacts, or
which may reasonably depend on the import of unsustainable
quantities of water from location outside the county.
− Require the use of permeable surfaces for new or reconstructed
hardscaped areas.
− In coordination with Groundwater Sustainability Agencies, expand
opportunities for groundwater recharge.
− Work with water suppliers to expand recycled water systems as
feasible, including considering additional treatment to allow for
additional recycled water uses.
Conservation and
Development
Public Works
− Existing
development
− New
development
− Residents in
unincorporated
areas
− Businesses in
unincorporated
areas
− Central Contra
Costa Sanitary
District
− Contra Costa
Water District
− East Bay
Municipal Utility
District
− Groundwater
Sustainability
Agencies (GSAs):
− City of Antioch
GSA
− City of
Brentwood GSA
− Byron-Bethany
Irrigation District
GSA
− Contra Costa
County GSA
− Diablo Water
District GSA
− Discovery Bay
GSA
− East Contra Costa
Irrigation District
GSA
− EBMUD GSA
− Zone 7 GSA
− West County
Wastewater
District
− Other water and
wastewater
service providers
− Integrated Pest
Management
Program
− Groundwater sustainability
indicators: Chronic lowering of
groundwater levels; Reduction
in storage; Seawater intrusion;
Degraded quality; Land
subsidence; Surface water
depletion.
− Amount of recycled water
used.
− Greater
community
resilience
− Reduced
resource use
−
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Goal No CAP Strategy Strategy Description Implementation actions Lead Department Applicability Potential Partners Potential Measure(s) of
Effectiveness
Co-Benefits
Clean Transportation Network: Contra Costa County's transportation network provides safe and accessible options for walking, biking, and transit. If residents and workers are driving, they are in zero-emission vehicles
Clean Transportation Network
Contra Costa County's
transportation network provides
safe and accessible options for
walking, biking, and transit. If
residents and workers are driving,
they are in zero-emission vehicles.
4.1 Improve the viability of
walking, biking, zero
carbon commuting, and
using public transit for
travel within, to, and
from the county.
Vehicle miles traveled in
Contra Costa County is
reduced by increasing the
viability for people to bike,
walk, and take public transit.
The County implements
Complete Streets and Vision
Zero policies, sites new
development to minimize
car dependency, Support
legislation that enhances
accessibility to quality transit
and protects vulnerable road
users, increases transit
service and ensures transit is
safe and affordable, and
identifies strategies and
funding to implement
recommendations in 2019
Employee Commute Survey
for County employees.
− Continue to implement strategies to support Complete Streets,
Vision Zero commitments, and the Active Transportation Plan.
− Work with CCTA to establish and expand a countywide bicycle
network connecting incorporated and unincorporated
communities, including providing access for Impacted
Communities.
− Explore establishing or joining a bikeshare program that provides
access to both conventional bikes and e-bikes.
− Support efforts to expand the service area and frequency of
regional transit agencies, including AC Transit, BART, County
Connection, Tri Delta Transit, the San Francisco Bay Ferry, and
WestCAT.
− Maximize development of jobs and housing, supportive of
achieving a jobs-housing balance, near high-quality transit service.
− Require large nonresidential and mixed-use developments to
participate in Transportation Demand Management strategies,
including providing shuttle services between employment centers
and key transit centers, offering telecommuting, and encouraging
use of pre-tax commute benefits.
− Explore adopting a Vulnerable Road User Law.
− Develop and adopt through the Capital Road Improvement and
Preservation Plan (CRIPP) process an updated list of transportation
projects that reduce vehicle miles traveled.
− Secure additional funding for the maintenance and expansion of
bicycle, pedestrian, and public transit infrastructure.
− Improve safety and comfort of bicycle, pedestrian, and public
transit facilities.
− Work with local and regional transit agencies to provide “last mile”
transportation connections and options.
− Encourage and support increased regional integration of transit
systems to promote more equitable fare structures, easier
transfers, and improved information sharing.
− County
Administrator's
Office
− Conservation and
Development
− Employment and
Human Services
− Human Resources
− Public Works
− County
operations
− Existing
development
− New
development
− Residents in
unincorporated
areas
− Businesses in
unincorporated
areas
− 511 Contra Costa
− BAAQMD
− Contra Costa
Transportation
Authority
− Environmental
justice groups
− MTC/ABAG
− Transit providers
− Local communities
− California State
Association of
Counties
− MTC
− Advocacy
organizations
− East Bay
Leadership
Council
− Identify percentage complete
of countywide bike network.
− Measure progress on Active
Transportation Plan.
− Miles of bike lane installed
annually in unincorporated
county, for all Classes and by
Class.
− Number of new units
(residential and commercial)
located in transit priority areas.
− Ridership on shuttles, other
forms of public transit from
BART to County offices and
other large employment
centers.
− Transit ridership in County
service areas.
− For County Operations:
− Number of employees
participating in the County
remote work policy.
− Number and percentage of
County employees using pretax
commute benefit.
− Administrative Bulletin
supporting videoconference
and conference calls, where
appropriate.
− Ridership on County-sponsored
employee shuttles.
− Updated CRIPP Project list
− Grant awards (number and
amount).
− Cost savings
− Enhanced
mobility
− Greater
community
resilience
− Improved air
quality
− Improved
community
equity
− Improved public
health
− Reduced
resource use
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Effectiveness
Co-Benefits
Clean Transportation Network
cont’d
4.2 Increase the use of
zero-emissions
vehicles. Transition to a
zero-emission County
fleet by 2030 and a
community fleet that is
at least 50% zero-
emission by 2030.
Zero-emission vehicles are a
much greater share of
vehicles on the road.
The County encourages
zero-emission vehicle
adoption by County
residents and businesses
(including heavy-duty
vehicle operators), enforces
County vehicle purchasing
policy, and ensures
adequate electric vehicle
charging infrastructure in
new and existing
development.
− Require new County vehicles to be zero-emission to the extent a
viable vehicle is available on the market, with a goal of all County
vehicles to be zero-emission by 2030.
− Provide incentives for zero-emission vehicles, in partnership with
MCE, BAAQMD, and other agencies.
− Work with property owners to install electric vehicle charging
stations in and near multifamily dwelling units.
− Increase installation of electric vehicle charging stations at public
facilities, emphasizing increased installation in Impacted
Communities.
− In partnership with regional agencies, explore providing subsidies
for households making below the area median income to purchase
or lease zero-emission vehicles.
− Pursue fees and regulatory efforts to convert TNC, taxi, and similar
car-hire services to zero-emission vehicles.
− Work with the BAAQMD and other regional agencies to convert
off-road equipment to zero-emission clean fuels.
− Work with contractors, fleet operations, logistics companies, and
other operators of heavy-duty vehicles to accelerate the transition
to zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles.
− Continue to require all new and significantly retrofitted logistics
facilities to install charging stations for heavy-duty electric vehicles
at loading docks and staging areas.
− Work with Public Works to use renewable natural gas (sourced
from recovered organic waste) for transportation fuel, electricity,
or heating applications in cases where battery-electric, hybrid-
electric, and sustainably sourced hydrogen fuel-cell sources are not
available.
− Encourage efforts to maximize EV charging during solar peak
hours.
− Conservation and
Development
− Public Works
− County
operations
− Existing
development
− New
development
− Residents in
unincorporated
areas
− Businesses in
unincorporated
areas
− BAAQMD
− Contra Costa
Transit Authority
− Environmental
justice groups
− MCE
− Multifamily and
rental property
owners
− TNC and taxi
providers
− BART
− Caltrans
− East Bay
Leadership
Council
− Number of zero-emission
registered in unincorporated
county.
− Number of zero-emission
purchased annually for County
fleet.
− Percentage of County fleet that
is zero-emission.
− Number of EV chargers
installed at County facilities,
both for County fleet and
public use.
− Number of public EV chargers
installed throughout the
unincorporated county.
− Number of zero-emission
vehicles purchased for
personal, government, and
business/construction use.
− Cost savings
− Improved air
quality
− Improved
community
equity
− Improved public
health
− Reduced
resource use
Resilient Communities and Natural Infrastructure: Contra Costa County will increase resilience to climate hazards and foster community health
Resilient Communities and
Natural Infrastructure
Contra Costa County will increase
resilience to climate hazards and
foster community health
5.1 Protect against and
adapt to changes in sea
levels and other
shoreline flooding
conditions.
The community is protected
against permanent and
temporary inundation from
rising sea levels and
shoreline flooding through
green infrastructure,
effective building siting and
retrofits, and informed land
use decisions.
− Establish requirements for new development to locate habitable
areas of buildings above the highest water level expected for the
lifetime of the project, or to construct a levee to provide adequate
protection during the lifetime of the project.
− Support the use of natural infrastructure, including ecosystem
restoration, to protect against sea level rise and associated
shoreline flooding.
− Coordinate with state and regional agencies, neighboring
jurisdictions, property owners, utilities, and others to prepare a
Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan and fund and implement wetland
restoration and other sea level rise adaptation efforts.
− Convene a working group of local shoreline communities and
community-based organizations to collaborate on shoreline
flooding.
− Consider employing land banks as buffers against rising sea levels.
− Conservation and
Development
− Public Works
− Existing
development
− New
development
− Bay Area
Conservation and
Development
Commission
− Delta Stewardship
Council
− Shoreline
communities
− Irrigation districts
− Community-based
organizations
− Land trusts
− Whether a shoreline flooding
working group has been
established.
− Value of grant funding received
to address shoreline flooding
issues.
− Additional effective tracking
metrics to be developed.
− Greater
community
resilience
− Reduced disaster
impacts
−
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Effectiveness
Co-Benefits
Resilient Communities and
Natural Infrastructure cont’d
5.2 Protect against and
adapt to increases in
the frequency and
intensity of wildfire
events.
The community is more
resilient to the direct and
indirect effects of wildfires,
both locally and regionally.
Public and private property
is designed and maintained
to minimize the risk of
damage from wildfires,
infrastructure systems are
redundant and hardened,
and emergency
management plans and
practices for wildfires are
responsive to the needs of
Impacted Communities.
− Prohibit new residential subdivisions in Very High Fire Hazard
Zones and limit development in High Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
− Require any new development in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity
Zone, Wildland-Urban Interface, or State Responsibility Area to
include fire-safe designs and materials, and to prepare, maintain,
and regularly implement a fire protection plan. Such development
shall meet or exceed State requirements for developments in fire-
prone areas, including for ingress and egress, water supply, and
firefighting equipment access.
− In coordination with property owners, establish and maintain fire
breaks and defensible space, fuel-clearing activities, and
firefighting infrastructure.
− Support undergrounding of utility lines, especially in the Wildland-
Urban interface and fire hazard severity zones.
− Work with community organizations to ensure Impacted
Communities have access to financing and other resources to
reduce the fire risk on their property, prepare for wildfire events,
and allow for a safe and speedy recovery.
− Conservation and
Development
− Public Works
− Residents in
unincorporated
areas
− Businesses in
unincorporated
areas
− County
operations
− Existing
development
− New
development
−
− Community-
based
organizations
− Contra Costa
County Fire
Protection
District
− Facility
operators
(school districts,
libraries,
community
centers, etc.)
− Kensington Fire
Protection
District
− Rodeo-Hercules
Fire Protection
District
− Moraga-Orinda
Fire District
− San Ramon
Valley Fire
Protection
District
− Medical service
providers
− 211
− Red Cross
− Number of properties
conducting brush clearing
activities
− Amount of funds distributed
for wildfire mitigation efforts.
− Number of developments with
fire protection plans.
− Miles of power lines
undergrounded.
− Greater
community
resilience
− Improved
community
equity
− Improved public
health
− Reduced disaster
impacts
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Effectiveness
Co-Benefits
Resilient Communities and
Natural Infrastructure cont’d
5.3 Establish and maintain
community resilience
hubs.
Establish and maintain
community resilience hubs
with microgrids, education,
and training opportunities.
The County develops
feasibility analysis and
implementation plan for
siting community resilience
hubs across the County, with
attention to Impacted
Communities, and identifies
opportunities for battery
storage projects at County
facilities. County emergency
planners ensure emergency
response plans include
climate change disasters
such as wildfires, sea level
rise/flooding, extreme heat,
and drought. These efforts
emphasize equitable
recovery for Impacted
Communities and those
affected by environmental
justice issues.
− Identify existing community facilities that can serve as resilience
hubs and support affected populations during hazard events. Such
facilities shall be distributed equitably throughout the county, with
an emphasis on easy access for Impacted Communities. Where
appropriate existing facilities are not present, develop plans for
construction of new resilience hubs.
− Retrofit selected facilities to act as resilience hubs, including
adding solar panels, battery backup systems, water resources, and
supplies to meet basic community and emergency medical needs.
− Create a virtual resilience hub that connects County resources to
the community through virtual community networks to provide
detailed, up-to-date information about preparing for natural
disasters, notifications and alerts related to public safety, space for
virtual gathering and information-sharing, and other appropriate
uses. Materials shall be accessible in multiple languages.
− Coordinate resilience hub activities with PSPS and wildfire smoke
resiliency planning efforts.
− Conservation and
Development
− Office of the
Sheriff
− Public Works
− Health
− Health, Housing,
and Homeless
Services
− Employment and
Human Services
Department
− County
operations
− Residents in
unincorporated
areas
− Community-based
organizations
− Contra Costa
County Fire
Protection District
− Employment and
Human Services
− Environmental
justice
organizations
− Facility operators
(school districts,
libraries,
community
centers, etc.)
− Kensington Fire
Protection District
− Rodeo-Hercules
Fire Protection
District
− Moraga-Orinda
Fire District
− San Ramon Valley
Fire Protection
District
− Homeless
Providers
− Medical service
providers
− 211
− County Office of
Education
− Local school
districts
− Red Cross
− Adopted plan for community
resilience hubs
− Number of community
resilience hubs
− Number of permits issued for
battery storage projects
− Number of battery storage
projects at County facilities
− Updated emergency response
plans
− Greater
community
resilience
− Improved
community
equity
− Increased
resilience to
pests
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Effectiveness
Co-Benefits
Resilient Communities and
Natural Infrastructure cont’d
5.4 Sequester carbon on
natural and working
lands in Contra Costa
County.
There are increased
opportunities to store
carbon on local natural and
working lands through
carbon sequestration on
public and private lands,
increased tree planting by
County and public and
private partners, installation
of green infrastructure, and
increased use of pervious
paving.
− Implement recommendations from ongoing carbon sequestration
feasibility study, Healthy Lands, Healthy People.
− Establish pilot programs for carbon sequestration on agricultural
land.
− Explore ways to increase carbon sequestration on County-owned
facilities.
− Partner with regional landowners and agencies to establish carbon
sequestration programs and incentives.
− Use offset protocols and guidance to promote sequestration on
natural and developed lands.
− Require any carbon sequestration program that the County
provide benefits to communities that face environmental justice
issues and actively and meaningfully engages with Impacted
communities.
− Explore the potential for citizen scientists to support tree
inventories, tree planting, and maintenance of existing trees.
− Establish a fund to support expanded tree planting and
maintenance activities.
− Continue to ensure that natural lands and other open space,
including wetlands, native grasslands, and riparian areas, remain
protected and are restored as needed.
− Explore opportunities to integrate traditional fire management
practices into forest management policies and programs.
− Coordinate with farming groups, ranchers, and the University of
California Cooperative Extension to identify and promote varieties
of feedstock, livestock, and crops that are resilient to rising
temperatures and changing precipitation patterns and increase
carbon sequestration.
− Agriculture
− Conservation and
Development
− CC Health (IPM)
− Public Works
− County
operations
− Natural and
working lands
− Residents in
unincorporated
areas
− Businesses in
unincorporated
areas
− Agricultural
groups
Community
gardening groups
− Community-based
organizations
− Contra Costa
Resource
Conservation
District
− East Bay Regional
Park District
− Environmental
justice
organizations
− Organizations that
support
regenerative
landscaping and
agriculture
− Regional
landowners
− UC Cooperative
Extension
− Safe Routes to
Schools programs
− Completed feasibility study for
carbon sequestration in Contra
Costa County
− Number of completed pilot
carbon faming project(s)
− Number of trees planted on
County property
− Progress report on
implementation of County's
green infrastructure plan for
County facilities
− Installation of green
infrastructure on private
property
− Quantity of SB1383-compliant
compost procured and utilized
by the County directly or on
the County’s behalf
− Enhanced
recreation
opportunities
− Improved air
quality
− Increased
economic
opportunities
− Increased
resilience to pests
−
Resilient Communities and
Natural Infrastructure cont’d
5.5 Minimize heat island
effects through the use
of cool roofs and green
infrastructure
Impacts of heat islands are
addressed and minimized
through construction
practices for buildings and
structures, including through
ample shading opportunity
and other green
infrastructure
improvements.
− Require new and retrofitted large hardscaped areas to include
mature trees, swales, native and drought-tolerant landscaping, and
other green infrastructure features consistent with current and
future climate conditions and other guidelines.
− Increase tree planting in urbanized areas and open spaces,
emphasizing areas with limited existing tree cover and using low-
maintenance native tree species.
− Prepare and implement a Tree Master Plan for the unincorporated
county.
− Provide shade trees or shade structures at parks, transit stops,
plazas, and other outdoor spaces.
− Support efforts to develop incentive programs for home and
business owners, school districts, and other local and regional
property owners to increase the adoption of cool roofs and green
infrastructure on private property.
− Conservation and
Development
− Public Works
− County
operations
− Existing
development
− New development
− Residents in
unincorporated
areas
− Businesses in
unincorporated
areas
− Community-based
organizations
− Community
gardening group
− Environmental
justice
organizations
− Organizations that
support
regenerative
landscaping and
agriculture
− Water and
wastewater
service providers
− Health Services
and related
partners.
− East Bay Regional
Park District
− Number of permits for cool
roofs, both private and County
facilities
Adoption of a Tree Master Plan
Percent of heat-vulnerable
communities with tree cover /
number of new tree plantings
− Number of ER visits, deaths
and associated clinical care
related to extreme heat events
− Equity measure rankings on the
Healthy Places Index.
− Improved air
quality
− Improved
community equity
− Improved public
health
− Reduced disaster
impacts
− Reduced resource
use
− Increased
economic
opportunities
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Effectiveness
Co-Benefits
Resilient Communities and
Natural Infrastructure cont’d
5.6 Protect the community
against additional
hazards created or
exacerbated by climate
change
Impacts from other climate-
related hazards, including
drought, flooding,
landslides, and severe
weather, are reduced.
Development projects are
located and designed to
reduce exposure to
hazardous conditions and
community members
receive the support and
assistance needed to
prepare for and recover
from natural disasters.
− Require all new below market-rate housing to be located outside
of mapped hazardous areas to the great extent possible, and
require all development located in hazard zones that is not
otherwise prohibited to be sited and designed to remain safe and
habitable immediately following a natural disaster.
− Treat susceptibility to hazards and threats to human health and life
as primary considerations when reviewing all development
proposals and changes to land uses.
− Partner with community-based organizations to provide
information to community members about how to prepare for
projected climate change hazards.
− Promote, and as necessary develop, available funding sources to
incentivize residents and business to prepare for natural disasters,
particularly members of Impacted Communities.
− Consider projected impacts of climate change when siting,
designing, and identifying the construction and maintenance costs
of capital investment projects.
− Actively promote and grow participation in Community Emergency
Response Team (CERT) programs throughout the county.
− Conservation and
Development
− Public Works
− County
operations
− Existing
development
− New
development
− Residents in
unincorporated
areas
− Businesses in
unincorporated
areas
− Community-based
organizations
− Contra Costa
County Fire
Protection District
− Facility operators
(school districts,
libraries,
community
centers, etc.)
− Kensington Fire
Protection District
− Rodeo-Hercules
Fire Protection
District
− Moraga-Orinda
Fire District
− San Ramon Valley
Fire Protection
District
− Medical service
providers
− Health Services
and related
partners.
− 211
− Red Cross
− Contra Costa
County Sheriff
− New residential units and
square footage of
nonresidential developments
in hazard-prone areas.
− Amount of funding distributed
for resilience.
− Number of active Community
Emergency Response Team
(CERT) volunteers
− Cost savings
− Greater
community
resilience
− Greater energy
independence
− Improved
community equity
− Improved public
health
− Increased
resilience to pests
− Reduced disaster
impacts
Climate Equity: The Climate Action Plan will mitigate environmental factors leading to health disparities, promote safe and livable communities, and promote investments that improve neighborhood accessibility.
Climate Equity
The Climate Action Plan will
mitigate environmental factors
leading to health disparities,
promote safe and livable
communities, and promote
investments that improve
neighborhood accessibility.
6.1 Provide access to
affordable, clean, safe,
and healthy housing
and jobs.
All residents live in clean,
healthy homes and
neighborhoods, have access
to parks, open space, and
fresh food, and have easy
access to safe and affordable
mobility options. The County
evaluates CAP strategies for
equitable benefits for
Impacted Communities,
ensures every County
department is integrating
climate issues and climate-
related effects in services to
residents, and meaningfully
and continuously engages
communities most affected
by climate change in
developing and
implementing appropriate
solutions.
− In partnership with community-based organizations, work to
reverse community deterioration and blight, and improve person
and property safety, in neighborhoods throughout Contra Costa
County.
− Require that new housing for households making less than Area
Median Income or other impacted Communities be located outside
of hazard-prone areas, including wildfires, landslides, floods, and
sea-level level rise.
− Establish a program to provide low-cost or free air conditioning
and filtration, improved insulation, low emitting materials, and
indoor ventilation in homes, emphasizing buildings that are home
to Impacted populations.
− Partner with schools, community-based organizations, labor
unions, Workforce Development Board and other appropriate
groups to provide green jobs training for residents. Prioritize
training for people currently or recently working in polluting or
extractive activities.
− Provide support for state and federal green jobs programs, efforts
to support organized labor, and living wage labor standards.
− Include environmental justice and climate issues in County Racial
Equity Action Plan.
− County
Administrator's
Office
− Conservation and
Development
− Employment and
Human Services
− Health Services
− Office of Racial
Equity and Social
Justice (still in
development)
− County
operations
− Existing
development
− New
development
− Residents in
unincorporated
areas
− Businesses in
unincorporated
areas
− Community-based
organizations
− Environmental
justice groups
− Local grocery stores
and food banks
− Housing developers
and contractors
− Community
colleges, schools,
labor unions, and
local career skills
training programs
− Workforce
development
programs
− Inclusion of environmental
justice and climate issues in
County Racial Equity Action
Plan.
− Funds spent by County
departments on energy
efficiency and other services in
disadvantaged communities
compared to non-
disadvantaged communities.
− Measures of health and social
impacts of climate change that
reveal significant disparities
and inequities across groups.
− Enhanced
recreation
opportunities
− Greater
community
resilience
− Improved
community
equity
− Increased
economic
opportunities
− Increased
resilience to
pests
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Goal No CAP Strategy Strategy Description Implementation actions Lead Department Applicability Potential Partners Potential Measure(s) of
Effectiveness
Co-Benefits
Climate Equity cont’d 6.2 Invest in solutions to
support climate equity.
County investments support
climate equity. The County
implements best practices in
Environmental, Social, and
Governance considerations
as CAP is implemented.
− Evaluate and adjust County budgeting and spending as needed to
ensure equitable investment in Impacted Communities.
Incorporate addressing climate change, providing climate
solutions, and enhancing community equity into the mission of all
County departments.
− Include environmental justice and climate issues in the County
Racial Equity Action Plan and in the responsibilities of the County
Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice.
− As part of CAP and General Plan implementation, consider whether
the strategy provides equitable benefits for Impacted Communities
as a criterion for prioritization.
− Continually engage communities most affected by climate change
in developing and implementing climate solutions and ensure that
such solutions provide benefits to Impacted Communities.
− Advocate for the Contra Costa Employees Retirement Association
to use Environmental, Social, and Governance criteria in its
investment policies, and to offer socially responsible investment
options for its members.
− Amend the County investment policy to divest from fossil fuels,
require the use of Environmental, Social, and Governance criteria,
and prohibit investment in all securities issued by fossil fuel
companies.
− Work with schools, county library, and community-based
organizations to provide environmental education.
− County
Administrator's
Office
− Conservation and
Development
− Employment and
Human Services
− Health Services
− Office of Racial
Equity and Social
Justice
− Public Works
(Parks and
Recreation)
− Treasurer/Tax
Collector
− Impacted
Communities
− Residents in
unincorporated
areas
− Community-based
organizations
− Contra Costa
Employees
Retirement
Association
− Environmental
justice groups
− School and college
districts
− Library
− Youth groups
− Adopted guidance on best
practices.
− Advocate for Contra Costa
Employees Retirement
Association to use
Environmental Sustainability
Governance (ESG) in its
investment priorities and to
offer environmentally and
socially responsible investment
choices for members.
− Modify County investment
policy to use ESG and to
prohibit investment in all
securities issued by fossil fuel
companies.
−
− Improved
community
equity
− Increased
economic
opportunities
Climate Equity cont’d 6.3 Increase access to parks
and open space.
All County residents have
easy access to parks and
open space. The County has
an easily accessible and
integrated system of high-
quality, safe, and well-
maintained parks and trails
for all residents of
unincorporated county,
including Impacted
Communities.
− Establish a target of all residents being located within a half-mile of
a park or other green space.
− In partnership with regional agencies, support land acquisition for
new parks and open space areas and protect such lands through
conservation easements.
− Conservation and
Development
− Public Works
(Parks and
Recreation)
− New development
− Residents in
unincorporated
areas
−
− Agriculture
− Agricultural
groups
− Contra Costa
Resource
Conservation
District
− East Bay Regional
Park District
− Environmental
justice groups
− Local land trusts
and land
conservation
groups
− Housing
developers
− Number of residents in
unincorporated county,
including those in Impacted
Communities, located within a
half-mile of a park or other
green space.
− Total acres of parks and green
space by type.
− Enhanced
recreation
opportunities
− Greater
community
resilience
− Improved air
quality
− Improved
community
equity
− Improved public
health
− Increased
economic
opportunities
− Reduced disaster
effects
Climate Equity cont’d 6.4 Ensure residents have
equitable, year-round
access to affordable
local fresh food.
There is increased access of
County residents to local
fresh food. The County
facilitates creation of more
farmer's markets, supports
urban gardens, and ensures
that healthy food is made
affordable and accessible to
Impacted Communities and
those in food desert areas.
− Facilitate establishment of year-round farmers markets in all
communities, prioritizing Impacted Communities.
− Work with community groups to establish and maintain urban
gardens, particularly in Impacted Communities and on vacant land.
− Encourage major supermarkets to locate in Impacted Areas.
− Health Services
− Agriculture
− Senior Nutrition
Program
− Residents in
unincorporated
areas
− Businesses in
unincorporated
areas
− Agriculture
− Agricultural
groups
− Community
gardening groups
− Environmental
justice groups
− Farmers markets
− Local grocery
stores and food
banks
− Number of regular farmers
markets in all communities and
in Impacted Communities.
− Number of permits issued for
urban gardens in all
communities (if permits are
required by policy).
− Number of residents
participating in In Lieu of
Services (ILOS) food benefits.
− Improved
community
equity
− Improved public
health
− Increased
economic
opportunities
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Goal No CAP Strategy Strategy Description Implementation actions Lead Department Applicability Potential Partners Potential Measure(s) of
Effectiveness
Co-Benefits
Climate Equity cont’d 6.5 Ensure that large
industrial facilities act
as good neighbors.
Large industrial facilities are
good neighbors. The County
puts forward
recommendations to
responsible permitting
agencies regarding permits
for fossil-fuel based
industries/point sources,
tracks data on fossil fuel
products produced and/or
transported in and through
Contra Costa County and
allows for a just transition of
polluting and extractive
industries.
− Provide recommendations to responsible permit agencies
regarding permits for fossil fuel-based industries and point
sources.
− Regularly track data on fossil fuel production and transportation in
Contra Costa County.
− As economic conditions change, support efforts to phase out
heavily polluting and extractive industries and replace them with
businesses that contribute to a regenerative and circular economy.
− County
Administrator's
Office
− Conservation and
Development
− Health Services
Environmental
Health Division
− Industrial
operations
− Residents in
unincorporated
areas
− Businesses in
unincorporated
areas
− BAAQMD
− CARB
− Chambers of
Commerce
− East Bay
Leadership
Council
− Community-based
organizations
− Environmental
justice groups
− Industry groups
− Labor unions
− Quantity and type of fossil
fuels produced, refined, stored
in, and distributed through the
County can be determined, and
periodically reported.
− Information on specific fossil
fuel facilities in Contra Costa
County, including changes of
ownership, mergers and
acquisitions, investor
presentations and reports, or
any other public information
that may indicate a facility's
interest or intent to expand in
the future, taking into account
broader market trends in oil
and gas refining and export in
the Bay Area.
− Local air quality metrics
− Improved air
quality
− Improved
community
equity
− Improved public
health
− Increased
economic
opportunities
Leadership: Contra Costa County is a model for how local government can take action on climate issues.
Leadership
Contra Costa County is a model
for how local government can
take action on climate issues.
7.1 Establish Contra Costa
as a leader among local
governments for
addressing climate
issues.
Contra Costa County is a
leader among local
governments on how it
addresses climate issues.
The County incorporates
Climate Action Plan goals
into ongoing work, all
County departments follow
best practices from County's
Green Business Program,
and all County facilities
participate in EBMUD Water
Smart Business program if
located in EBMUD service
territory.
− Continue to publicize and support the operations of the County's
Interdepartmental Climate Action Task Force.
− Work with all County departments to encourage adoption of best
practices from the County's Green Business Program and
participation in the EBMUD Water Smart Business Program (where
appropriate).
− Encourage development of new policies and initiatives that
support the County’s climate goals.
− Explore the creation of funding mechanisms, including a carbon
impact fee, to support the County’s Sustainability Fund if
additional financial resources are needed.
− Ensure that all funding mechanisms minimize or avoid financial
impacts to Impacted Communities and do not exacerbate
economic inequities.
− Facilitate trainings for County staff on climate change (including
the results of the Vulnerability Assessment and CAP technical
work) and how they can support climate action through their work
with the County and at home.
− Encourage County employees to explore innovative technologies
and programs that address climate change.
− Incorporate pest prevention principles into new construction and
retrofit programs on County properties.
− Require businesses to ensure compliance with the County’s
Environmentally Preferred Purchasing policy as a condition of
obtaining County contracts to the extent feasible.
− County
Administrator's
Office
− Human
Resources
− Conservation and
Development
− Public Works
− County
operations
− Businesses in
unincorporated
areas
− All County
departments
− Climate Action
Taskforce
− Community-based
organizations
− Green Business
Program
− Library
− Ongoing work products and
semi-annual reports from
Interdepartmental Climate
Action Task Force.
− Reports to Board of
Supervisors include
sustainability impact
statement.
− Annual report on conditions
placed on discretionary
projects to ensure support of
Climate Action Plan goals.
− Number of County
departments adopting best
practices of the Green Business
Program.
− Number of County
departments/facilities certified
through Water Smart Business
program.
− Trainings and other
information for County staff on
climate change.
− Amount of pesticides applied
to County properties.
− Number of County facilities
with an active integrated pest
management plan.
− Number of County
departments that have
adopted their own Climate
Action Plan
− Cost savings
− Improved
community
equity
− Increased
economic
opportunities
− Increased
resilience to
pests
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Goal No CAP Strategy Strategy Description Implementation actions Lead Department Applicability Potential Partners Potential Measure(s) of
Effectiveness
Co-Benefits
Leadership cont’d 7.2 Continue to recognize
the climate crisis as an
emergency for Contra
Costa County and make
deep decarbonization a
top County priority.
Contra Costa County takes
action to address the climate
emergency. Efforts to do this
include implementing the
Climate Emergency
Resolution initiatives
(including seeking input
from the community to help
plan for economic
transition), prioritizing
implementation of the
Climate Action Plan, and
considering the effects of
climate change on residents,
especially the young, low-
income, elderly,
communities of color, and
other Impacted populations.
− Integrate additional efforts from the Climate Emergency
Resolution into County department work plans.
− Consider climate and equity effects and vulnerabilities as a factor
in County budgeting and decision-making, integrating climate
adaptation and GHG reduction features as necessary to increase
resilience and GHG reductions countywide.
− Assess County programs, policies, operations, and projects
(excluding stationary sources) for their contribution to
achievement of County’s GHG reduction targets and consistency
with the CAP.
− Disclose GHG emissions to a registry such as the Carbon Disclosure
Project (CDP).
− County
Administrator's
Office
− Conservation and
Development
− County
operations
− All County
departments
− Interdepartmental
Climate Action
Task Force
− Community-based
organizations
− Local
environmental
groups
− Adopted climate emergency
resolution
− Actions taken to implement
climate emergency resolution
− Improved
community
equity
− Increased
economic
opportunities
Implementation strategies
Implementation strategies 8.1 Monitor and report
progress toward
achieving Climate
Action Plan targets on
an annual basis.
− Assign responsibility for facilitating and supporting CAP
implementation to the County's Department of Conservation and
Development .
− Identify key staff from each department responsible for supporting
CAP implementation and updates for annual reporting and
monitoring.
− Continue to involve community-based organizations and other key
stakeholders in reviewing and recommending CAP action items
− Prepare an annual progress report on implementation of the
recommended GHG reduction strategies and progress toward CAP
targets. When information is available, provide updates on
estimated GHG emissions reductions and current GHG emissions
levels.
− Monitor implementation of the Sustainability Fund for projects in
county facilities
− Use the CAP implementation and monitoring tool to track GHG
benefits from CAP implementation and identify progress toward
the CAP reduction targets.
− Improve the County permitting system and other systems as
needed to support collecting CAP implementation data.
− Conservation and
Development
-
− County
operations
− Residents in
unincorporated
areas
− Businesses in
unincorporated
areas
− All County
departments
− Interdepartmental
Climate Action
Task Force
− Sustainability
Commission
− Preparation of Annual Report
and presentation to
Sustainability Commission,
Sustainability Committee, and
Board of Supervisors.
− Dedicated funding in annual
budget for CAP
implementation.
− Regularly maintained CAP
tracking tool.
− Updated to County permitting
system to support tracking of
CAP implementation.
− Sustainability Fund progress
report
− All
Implementation strategies
cont’d
8.2 Continue collaborative
partnership with
agencies and
community groups that
support Climate Action
Plan implementation
with an emphasis on
residents and
community-based
organizations from
Impacted Communities.
− Participate in local and regional organizations that provide tools
and support for energy efficiency, energy conservation, GHG
emissions reductions, adaptation, public information, and
implementation of this CAP.
− Commit to formal membership through joint powers authorities or
other partnerships to implement high priority strategies from the
CAP
− Provide policy input to partner agencies on policy barriers that
need to be addressed at the State level.
− Conservation and
Development
− County
operations
− Residents in
unincorporated
areas
− Businesses in
unincorporated
areas
− All County
departments
− Interdepartmental
Climate Action
Task Force
− Sustainability
Commission
− Community-based
organizations
− Agency partners
− Partnerships maintained − All
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Goal No CAP Strategy Strategy Description Implementation actions Lead Department Applicability Potential Partners Potential Measure(s) of
Effectiveness
Co-Benefits
Implementation strategies
cont’d
8.3 Secure necessary
funding to implement
the Climate Action Plan.
− Identify funding sources and levels for reduction strategies as part
of annual reporting.
− Include emissions reduction strategies in department work plans,
the capital improvement program, and other plans as appropriate.
− Pursue local, regional, State, and federal grants to support
implementation.
− Explore dedicated funding sources for CAP implementation,
including from the Sustainability Fund or other revenue sources as
needed.
− Explore opportunities to allocate a portion of revenues from
revenue-generating strategies to CAP allocation.
− Conservation and
Development
− County
operations
− Residents in
unincorporated
areas
− Businesses in
unincorporated
areas
− All County
departments
− Interdepartmental
Climate Action
Task Force
− Agency partners
− Climate action integration into
all department work plans and
Capital Improvement Program.
− Number of grants and amount
of funding being pursued,
awarded, and managed.
− Funding provided for the
Sustainability Fund.
− All
Implementation strategies
cont’d
8.4 Continue to update the
baseline emissions
inventory and Climate
Action Plan every five
years.
Measure greenhouse gas
emissions on regular basis,
including overall emissions
and trends.
− Prepare a GHG emissions inventory that shows GHG emissions
after emergency conditions created by the COVID-19 pandemic are
expected to have ended.
− Update the CAP to incorporate new technology, practices, and
other options to further reduce emissions.
− Conservation and
Development
− County
operations
− Residents in
unincorporated
areas
− Businesses in
unincorporated
areas
− All County
departments
− Interdepartmental
Climate Action
Task Force
− Updated GHG inventories
every 5 years.
− All
Implementation strategies
cont’d
8.5 Maintain and update
the Climate Action Plan
to allow for greater
resilience.
− Coordinate where possible updates of the Climate Action Plan,
General Plan Safety Element, and Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
cycle to ensure plan alignment and coordination of climate
mitigation and adaptation efforts.
− Assess the implementation status and effectiveness of adaptation
strategies.
− Conservation and
Development
− County
operations
− Residents in
unincorporated
areas
− Businesses in
unincorporated
areas
− All County
departments
− Interdepartmental
Climate Action
Task Force
− Progress on implementing GHG
reduction strategies, climate
adaptation strategies, and
general sustainability
strategies.
− All
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MEMORANDUM
DATE February 1, 2022
TO Jody London, Sustainability Coordinator, Contra Costa County
Demian Hardman, Senior Planner, Contra Costa County
FROM Tammy L. Seale, PlaceWorks, Climate Action and Resilience Associate Principal
Eli Krispi, PlaceWorks, Climate Action and Resilience Senior Associate
Jessica Robbins, PlaceWorks, Climate Action and Resilience Planner
SUBJECT 2022 Climate Action Plan –Outline
Introduction
This memo presents a proposed outline for the 2022 Climate Action Plan (2022 CAP) for Contra Costa
County. The outline is consistent with our scope of work and based on the structure of the County’s 2015
CAP, with added sections to accommodate the increased scope of the updated document. PlaceWorks
will work with County staff to revise and confirm this outline for the 2022CAP before preparing content
for the update. We understand the County’s desire for the 2022 CAP to tell the County’s story of climate
action planning in a simple and accessible manner with support from graphics and photos as much as
possible. PlaceWorks is preparing a set of icons to support illustration of GHG emissions sectors, climate
hazards, co-benefits of strategies, and GHG reduction and adaptation strategies.
Proposed outline
FRONT MATTER
» Cover
» Title Page
» Acknowledgements
» Table of Contents
» List of Abbreviations
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The executive summary will summarize the chapters of the CAP and incorporate figures and graphics as
appropriate. The summary will focus on key highlights of the County’s successes to-date and key
commitments to achieve the targets of the CAP and goals of the General Plan.
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CHAPTERS
1. INTRODUCTION
Purpose of the Climate Action Plan
This section will introduce the 2022 CAP, describe its purpose and why the County has prepared it,
and discuss what it contains. This section will also introduce and summarize the topics of climate
change, climate action, climate mitigation/GHG reduction, and climate change adaptation.
Climate Action in Contra Costa County
This section will describe Contra Costa County’s history of addressing climate change, including
implementation of the adopted 2015 CAP, at a high level. It will summarize how the 2022 CAP
connects to the 2015 CAP.
Climate Change and Equity
This section will highlight the interconnection between climate action equity, environmental justice,
community and public health, and a just, economic transition. It will emphasize the importance of
these issues and how climate action relates to and can address these matters. This section will use
similar language as the General Plan and connect with the policies contained in that document.
Relationship to Other County, Regional, and State Plans and Regulations
This section will briefly summarize key County, regional, and state planning and regulatory efforts
that direct or guide GHG reduction and climate adaptation activities and present how the 2022 CAP
relates to those efforts. Key plans and programs will include Envision 2040, the County’s Building
Code, and other County programs identified by staff. Regional plans and programs will include key
relation efforts by BAAQMD and CCTA. State plans and programs will include key state regulations,
executive orders, and plans.
This section will include a discussion of CEQA and the role of the CAP as a “qualified” GHG reduction
strategy consistent with CEQA Guidelines. This section can be prepared to be brief with a short list of
the most applicable regulations and use an appendix to provide a detailed list of regulations and their
summaries.
Plan Preparation
This section will provide a brief overview of how the CAP was developed, including summarizing the
results of the public engagement efforts.
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How to Use This Plan
This section will present the “how to” in two ways: how the reader can navigate the CAP chapters and
how to use of the plan after adoption. Implementation is detailed in a stand-alone chapter, but this
section will provide the County’s expectations of how the 2022 CAP will be used.
2. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS IN THE UNINCORPORATED COUNTY
Climate Science
This section will present a general overview of climate science, including what contributes to GHG
emissions and why they are harmful. It will include a summary of expected effects of climate change in
California and in Contra Costa County. It will use maps, charts, and other graphical elements to illustrate
climate impacts, including those in the Vulnerability Assessment report and General Plan. Note: Climate
science can be made into a stand-alone chapter or combined with other sections from the Introduction
to be a separate chapter.
Background
This section will review what a GHG inventory and forecast are, how they inform Contra Costa
County’s climate action planning process, what protocols and methods are followed, and what
sources of GHG emissions are included. All sections of this chapter will be based on memos previously
provided to the County with detailed results provided in an appendix.
GHG Inventory
This section will present the results of the both the community and County operations GHG
inventory, including how GHG emissions have changed over time. The community-wide and County
operations inventories will focus on the 2019 inventory year, although this section will include a
discussion of how existing (2005-2019) inventories were revised to ensure greater consistency. Tables
and charts will be used extensively as appropriate. PlaceWorks has community inventory results for
2005, 2013, 2017, and 2019 and the County inventory results for 2017. The baseline year of 2005 is
consistent with the 2015 CAP.
Consumption-Based Inventory
This section will briefly discuss the consumption-based inventory for Contra Costa County prepared
by the BAAQMD/Cool Climate Network. It will present the results, explain how this inventory differs
from the production-based inventory, and how the CAP uses the consumption-based inventory. This
can also be a sub-section of the GHG inventory section discussed above.
GHG Forecast
This section will describe the purpose of forecasting GHG emissions and shows the results of the GHG
forecast out to 2030, 2040, and 2050 (from 2019), as well as the demographics used to prepare the
forecast. Tables and charts will help illustrate GHG emission trends.
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3. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSION REDUCTION STRATEGY
This chapter will include text boxes that highlight key projects and achievements by the County and
community stakeholders.
Introduction
This section will provide background on the County’s past GHG reduction targets, 2015 CAP
implementation, and introduce the County’s GHG reduction sectors and strategies.
GHG Reduction Targets
The brief introduction will connect the inventory and forecast presented in Chapter 2 with the
County’s desired future emissions or GHG reduction targets for 2030, 2040, and 2050 based on the
regulatory context provided in Chapter 1 and direction from the Sustainability Committee. This
section will illustrate how these targets translate to Contra Costa County’s specific GHG emissions
and how they relate to state and regional efforts.
Contribution of Existing and Planned Reduction Strategies to County Targets
This section will discuss the state, regional, and local existing and planned GHG reduction strategies
and identifies the level of GHG emission reductions that they are expected to achieve. This section
will also include an updated chart to show the gap to be met by new reduction strategies.
This section will discuss the state, regional, and local existing and planned GHG reduction strategies
and identifies the level of GHG emission reductions that they are expected to achieve. This section will
also include an updated chart to show the gap to be met by new reduction strategies.
New Reduction Strategies to Achieve Our Targets
This section will present the County’s new GHG reduction strategies and how they are consistent with
State and regional guidance. It will describe each strategy and provide key details, including the
expected level of GHG emission reductions to be achieved, the co-benefits it achieves, and what
other co-benefits it advances (climate adaptation, health, and equity, etc.). Strategies will be divided
by goal. Each goal section will include a description of the goal and the strategies and actions with
icons and graphics as needed to support the content. The detailed explanation of quantification will
be provided as an appendix.
This section will cover the Clean and Efficient Built Environment, No Waste Contra Costa, Reduce
Water Use and Increase Drought Resilience, and Clean Transportation Network goal topics.
Target Achievement
This section will show the cumulative GHG reductions anticipated by the GHG reduction strategies
and how they compare to Contra Costa County’s targets.
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4. CLIMATE ADAPTATION STRATEGY
This chapter will include text boxes that highlight key projects and achievements by the County and
community stakeholders.
Introduction
This section will introduce the topic of adaptation and the importance of addressing it. It will tie back
to the equity considerations discussed earlier in the CAP.
Vulnerability Assessment
This section will introduce the vulnerability assessment and present the key findings. It will call out
results from related studies, such as the existing Heat Impact Analysis, as appropriate. It will also include
a discussion of the populations and assets that face the highest threat from climate change.
Adaptation Strategies
This section will present the County’s new climate adaptation strategies. It will describe each strategy
and the associated key details, including other co-benefits that the strategy archives. All strategies will
be organized by goal section. Each goal section will include a description of the goal and the strategies
and actions with icons and graphics to provide necessary context and supporting information.
This section will cover the Climate Equity and Resilient Communities and Natural Infrastructure goal
topics.
5. IMPLEMENTATING AND MONITORING THE CAP
Enacting the Climate Action Plan
This section will briefly introduce CAP enaction as a stand-alone topic and discuss its importance. This
section will discuss the different components of enacting the plan, including, but not limited to,
timeframes, responsible parties or agencies, applicability (e.g., County facilities, communities, new
development, existing structures, etc.), costs, and potential funding sources as appropriate.
Leadership Strategies
This section will present the stand-alone leadership strategies and demonstrate their ability to support
GHG reduction and adaptation efforts.
Implementation and Monitoring Strategies
This section will present stand-alone implementation and monitoring measures designed to support
County efforts to put the GHG reduction and adaptation strategies into effect. It will include a matrix
of all GHG reduction strategies as part of the implementation program with key implementation
details, including co-benefits, timeframe, costs, funding sources, County department or agency leads,
community partners, and applicability.
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GLOSSARY
WORKS CITED
APPENDICES
» Greenhouse Gas Inventories and Forecast Appendix
This appendix will include the details of the calculations used to determine the GHG inventories
and forecast.
» Quantification Technical Appendix
This appendix shows the details of the calculations used to determine the GHG emission reductions
achieved by existing/planned efforts and the new/revised strategies.
» Relevant General Plan Policies
This appendix lists the goals, policies, and actions from the General Plan that reduce GHG
emissions, support climate adaptation, or otherwise help to enact the CAP.
» Outreach and Engagement Summary
This appendix discusses the public workshops and other public engagement activities held as part
of the climate action planning process and details the feedback received from these efforts.
.
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County Target TypeSummaryReferencesRef Page #NotesAlamedaPer CapitaAlameda County released their most recent CAP in 2014 which called for GHG reduction targets taking into account population groth and continued consumptionAlameda County CAP ‐201490 CAP Draft Update is currently in develoment.ButtePer CapitaThe per‐capita targets discussed previously (6.0 MTCO2e per person by 2030 and 2.0 MTCO2e per person by 2050) are relevant and appropriate for Butte County, and are the targets set forth in this 2021 CAPButte County CAP ‐ 202120HumboldtPer Capita The GHG emission forecasts incorporate the modest population growth rate predicted for the regionHumboldt Regional CAP Draft ‐ 20223‐1GHG target is non‐inclusive of industrial point sources.Draft 2045 Climate Action Plan2‐8Los Angeles Countywide Sustainability Plan (OurCounty) ‐ 2019Marin County CAP 203017MarinCANMonterey County CAP 20132‐11Monterey County Community Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CCAAP)NapaPer Capita Napa CAP targets are the equivalent of state's per capita goals Napa County CAP Draft EIR 2019ES‐5PlacerHybrid (Absolute to Per Capita)Placer County is following state guidelines on reduction targets per the 2017 Scoping Plan using absolute reduction for 2020 target and per capita for 2030/2050 targets.Placer County Sustainability Plan 202053‐54SacramentoPer CapitaSacramento County adhering to the 2017 Scoping Plan’s statewide per capita target specifically to the sectors included in the County’s GHG emissions inventory Sacramento County CAP 20224San DiegoPer Capita San Diego County adhering to the CARB's 2017 scoping plan per capita targets due to County's CAP goal to achieve state goalsCounty of San Diego CAP 20212‐10San FranciscoAbsoluteSan Francisco to achieve ZNE by 2040 by reducing at least 90% of emissions compared to 1990 levels and sequestering the last 10% through nature‐based solutionsCounty of San Francisco CAP 202141San JoaquinAbsolute San Joaquin County GHG targets are addressed in the 2016 County General PlanSan Joaquin County General Plan 2016A‐40, A‐41County of San Luis Obispo Energywise PlanES‐1SLO County General Plan ‐ Conservation and Open Space Element 20102.4San MateoAbsolute The County is currently drafting a Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP) to address GHG and attain carbon neutrality by 2040San Mateo County Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP) Draft 20229Santa ClaraPer Capita It is recommended that the County adopt the EO B‐55‐ 18 efficiency pathway, which will require steady per capita emissions reductions through 2045County of Santa Clara ‐ Community‐wide greenhouse gas inventory and forecast53‐54San Luis ObispoPer Capita2010 General Plan called for reduction in GHG per S‐03‐05 and AB 32. The County directed the creation of the Enerywise Plan (EWP) in 2011 to address GHG reduction strategy which calls for per capita reduction strategies consistent with state goalsMarinAbsolute Targets structured to meet state's guidance (AB32 and EO B‐55‐18) as well as MarinCAN goals to go carbon neutral by 2045Los AngelesHybrid (VMT)Hybrid target struture adopting absolute targets set by state (AB32, SB32, and EO B‐30‐15) and the county's OurCounty Sustainability Plan while adopting per capita targets for vehicle emissions per SB375 (SCAG)California Counties GHG Emission Targets ‐ Absolute vs Per CapitaMontereyAbsolute Monterey County's 2013 CAP sets absolute targets through 2020. Current CAP update (CCAAP) indicates use of absolute targets going forwardNew CAP under development. Currently in stakeholder engagement phase. Draft set to release in the Fall 2022.1Agenda Packet Page 76 of 156
County Target TypeSummaryReferencesRef Page #NotesSanta CruzPer Capita Santa Cruz is following state regulations with a long‐term reduction target of 80% below 1990 levelsCounty of Santa Cruz CAPS‐1SolanoPer Capita Reductions in Solano County based on business as usual (BAU) projectionsCounty of Solano CAP 20112‐4, 2‐5Sonoma UndeterminedThe Climate Action 2020 (CA2020), Sonoma County's Regional Climate Action Plan, calls for adoption of steatewide goals of 40% reduction by 2030 and 80% reduction by 2050. Path to reach these goals has not yet been determinedSonoma County Regional Climate Action Plan 2020 and Beyond3‐3VenturaPer CapitaVentura County doesn't have a CAP but does address GHG targets in the most recent general plan which indicates that the strategy is to follow the State's most recent scoping planVentura County General Plan 2040 ‐ Appendix B: Climate ChangeB‐13YoloAbsoluteGHG reduction potentials of the CAP measures were summed and subtracted from projected 2020 and 2030 jurisdictional emissions with remaining emissions levels compared with 1990 baseline to determine if 2020 and 2030 goals will be metYolo County CAP15Stationary sources not included in the reduction strategy2Agenda Packet Page 77 of 156
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
CLIMATE ACTION PLAN:
PROGRESS REPORT
June 27, 2022
Jody London, Sustainability Coordinator, Contra Costa County
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Envision Contra Costa 2040
General Plan Zoning Code Climate Action Plan
Environmental Impact Report
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TIMELINE
3
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GHG Emissions Even Though Population
4
SECTOR 2005 2013 2017 2019 PERCENTAGE CHANGE,
2005 -2019
Population
Residents 154,270 165,700 174,110 174,150 13%
Emissions (MTCO2e per-capita)
Transportation 4.07 3.93 3.28 2.66 -35%
Residential energy 1.91 1.70 1.22 1.10 -42%
Solid waste 1.58 1.36 1.28 1.27 -20%
Nonresidential energy 0.77 0.76 0.28 0.63 -18%
Agriculture 0.22 0.24 0.26 0.21 -4%
Off-road equipment 0.22 0.22 0.25 0.31 53%
Water and wastewater 0.05 0.04 0.03 0.03 -47%
BART 0.01 0.01 0.01 Less than 0.01 -84%
Land use and sequestration -0.46 -0.43 -0.41 -0.41 -11%
Total Annual Per-Capita MTCO2e 8.37 7.82 6.19 5.80 -31%
Informational Items
Stationary sources 90.64 72.15 64.51 62.40 -31%
Wildfire 0.09 0.40 0.00 0.06 -37%
Allnumbers are rounded to the nearest 10.Totals may not equal the sum of individual rows.
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Additional Progress with 2015 Climate Action Plan
•Energy efficiency retrofits for homes and businesses
•Asthma Initiative
•Renewable Resource Potential Study and creation of solar overlay zone
•Steadyissuance of permits forrooftopandground-mounted solar
•Solar and energy efficient lighting onandinCountyfacilities
•New County Administration Building, Emergency Operations Center both are LEED Gold
•Remote work policy for County employees
•Zero-emission vehicles as default when purchasing County fleet vehicles
•Policies to implement SB 743 (reducing number of vehicle miles traveled)
•Policies and plans to promote active transportation (walking and bicycling)
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Progress in Other Areas
•Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge
•Healthy Lands,Healthy People carbon sequestration feasibility study
•All-electric requirement for constructionof new residential, retail, office, and hotel
buildings
•Interdepartmental Climate Action Task Force (County department heads)
•Green Government Group Champions
•Sustainability Fund for investments in County facilities
•Measure X sales tax funds supporting expansion of climate equity and resilience
work by Department of Conservation and Development
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Status of CAP Update
•Staff and consultant team are working to build out the CAP
•Sustainability Commission reviewed current version of goals and strategies in
October 2021
•Boardof Supervisors Sustainability Committee received CAP update in March
2022. At least one more review will happen this year.
•Draft CAP will be available for public review later this year.Community input
desired!
•Draft CAP also will be reviewed as part of formal review of draft General Plan and
Environmental Impact Report
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THANK YOU!
Jody London, Sustainability Coordinator
Jody.London@dcd.cccounty.us
925 -655 -2815
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Contra Costa County
Sustainability Commission
8.
Meeting Date: 06/27/2022
Subject: RECEIVE UPDATE on Recommended Definition for “Sustainability”
Presenter: Brandon Matson, Sustainability Commission
Contact: Demian Hardman-Saldana, (925) 655-2816
Referral History:
At its August 23, 2021, meeting the Sustainability Commission formed a working group to explore
developing a definition of “sustainability.” The goal would be a shared standard for assessing options
and advising the Board of Supervisors. The Commission formed a working group of Brandon Matson,
Renee Fernandez-Lipp, and Chuck Leonard to work on this.
The working group presented their research and recommendations to the Commission at their meeting
on February 28, 2022, where the Commission requested that the working group do more research on
how other jurisdictions in the bay area define sustainability.
Referral Update:
The attached report provides an update on the additional research completed and recommendations of
the working group.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
RECEIVE UPDATE and DISCUSS Recommended Definition for “Sustainability”
Fiscal Impact (if any):
N/A.
ATTACHMENT(S)
Presentation from the Ad Hoc Working Group on Defining Sustainability with Additional Research
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Defining “Sustainability”
Follow-Up on February 28, 2022 Meeting
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Why define “Sustainability”
•Defining terms is an important fundamental step when
discussing complex topics
•Promotes constructive dialogue when assessing various
potential courses of action
•Enables clearer understanding of one another’s ideas and
viewpoints
•Areas of agreement or disagreement during discussions
will be better clarified
•Helps facilitate progress as a Commission
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Our Process
•Met on October 1 and December 3
•Researched if and how “Sustainability” is defined
by reputable organizations
•Discussed the merits of defining “Sustainability”
•Reviewed and discussed potential
“Sustainability” definitions
•Discussed potential recommendations, as well as
implementation recommendations
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Recommended
Definition
“Meeting the environmental health,
social equity, and economic needs of
the present without compromising the
ability of future generations to meet
those same needs.”
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Basis for
Recommended
Definition
•Common theme from research: “Three Pillars of
Sustainability”
•Environment, Equity, and Economy
•Combines the traditional definition (1980’s) used by the
United Nations along with the more recently used “Three
Pillars of Sustainability”
•Aligns well with the Board of Supervisors Climate Emergency
Resolution:
•“BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that health, socio-economic,
and racial equity considerations should be included in
policymaking and climate solutions at all levels and
across all sectors as the consequences of climate
change have significant impacts on all County residents,
especially the young, the elderly, low-income or
communities of color, and other vulnerable
populations.”
•A good balance of defining the term more clearly without
restricting ideas and viewpoints on sustainability topics
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Recommendations
1
Adopt this definition of “Sustainability” as the
Commission’s official definition
2
Recommend to the County Board of
Supervisors that this definition be adopted as
the County’s definition (e.g., use it in the
2022 Climate Action Plan)
3
Recommend to the Board of Supervisors that
the three pillars of sustainability should be
included as evaluation criteria for 2022 CAP
strategies
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Example: Operationalizing the
Definition
Goal No.CAP Strategy Strategy
Description
Implementation
Actions
Lead
Department
Environmental
Health Impacts
Equity
Impacts
Economic
Impacts
Applicability Potential
Partners
Potential
Measures of
Effectiveness
Co-Benefits
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How Other Bay Area Governments Define Sustainability
•Santa Clara County: “The Sustainability Master Plan presents a road map to build a Sustainable County. It
reflects the growing understanding that a whole system approach that addresses the three core elements of
sustainability: Economy, Environment, and Equity is essential to meet the needs of current and future
generations.”
•City of San Francisco: “In its commitment to the long-term vitality of San Francisco's built and natural
environment, the Planning Department embeds a comprehensive sustainable lens (Environment, Equity,
Economy)across all of its initiatives.”
•City of Oakland: “Protecting a clean and healthy natural environment; growing a strong local economy brimming
with opportunity; and fostering a safe, equitable and vibrant community are all critical components of this
(sustainability) vision.”
•Alameda County: “We will achieve sustainability—which we define as the long-term health, social well-being,
and economic vitality of the community—through an integrated approach that improves quality of life for all,
including our most vulnerable populations.”
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Discussion
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Contra Costa County
Sustainability Commission
9.
Meeting Date: 06/27/2022
Subject: RECEIVE UPDATE on Implementation of Climate Emergency Resolution
Department: Conservation and Development
Presenter: Jody London, Sustainability Coordinator
Contact: Jody London, (925) 655-2815
Referral History:
On September 22, 2020, the Board of Supervisors adopted a Climate Emergency Resolution. The
Sustainability Commission recommended this to the Board last year, and after much work by the Sustainability
Commission and the Sustainability Committee, in consultation with community members, the Resolution was
adopted unanimously. The Sustainability Commission has requested that an update on implementation of the
Climate Emergency Resolution be a standing item on its agenda.
Referral Update:
The Board of Supervisors took several actions with the resolution. Below we list the actions and progress by
staff to implement each. These include:
Action Implementation Status
Declare a climate emergency Completed.
Support the State’s recent climate goals and take action
to achieve them
Ongoing.
Establish an interdepartmental task force of all
Department heads, or their senior deputies, that will
focus on urgently implementing the County’s Climate
Action and identifying additional actions, policies, and
programs the County can undertake to reduce and adapt
to the impacts of a changing climate. The task force will
report to the Board through the Sustainability
Commission and the Sustainability Committee on a
semi-annual basis starting in March 2021.
The G3 Champions (Green Government Group)
program launched in late April. The G3
Champions are volunteers in County departments
who will help their department adopt best practices
from the County’s Green Business Program. The
initial focus for the G3 Champions was Bike to
Work Week, in May. In June and July, the G3
focus is on electric vehicles, both educating
employees about electric vehicles, and thinking
through how each department will transition its
fleet to zero-emission vehicles.
Seek input from the community (with a special focus on
highly impacted Environmental Justice communities),
workers (especially impacted workers), and
business/industry to help the County anticipate and plan
for an economy that is less dependent on fossil fuels,
The Federal Community Improvement Grant of
$750,000 was approved in March with the
omnibus budget bill. We are still working on how
and when those funds will be disbursed to Contra
Costa County.
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helps plan for a “Just Transition” away from a fossil-
fuel dependent economy, and considers how the
County’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic can
incorporate the County’s climate goals
Staff continue to monitor additional grant
opportunities and build understanding of how
other jurisdictions address this same or similar
issues.
Develop policies to require all new construction to be
fully electric through the adoption of new building codes
that exceed current State codes
The all-electric ordinance went into effect on June
1, 2022. Some of the Contra Costa cities are
starting to consider adopting similar policies.
Prioritize implementation of the Climate Action Plan as
soon as possible and consider equity and social justice
issues in the implementation of the Plan
Ongoing.
Include health, socio-economic, and racial equity
considerations in policymaking and climate solutions at
all levels and across all sectors
The environmental justice policies for the General
Plan were developed in 2021 and are being
incorporated into the General Plan and Climate
Action Plan. Planning staff work closely with staff
from Health Services and other departments.
Include land use policies and actions that will facilitate
greater availability of fresh food to County residents by
creating more opportunities for community gardens,
urban gardens, farmers markets, and related policies and
programs.
In May and June, Healthy Lands, Healthy People,
the carbon sequestration feasibility study funded
through a grant from the California Department of
Conservation, hosted a series of focus groups in
person and online. The focus groups and a survey
regarding carbon sequestration best practices are
being led by the University of California
Cooperative Extension. The Contra Costa
Resource Conservation District (CCRCD) is
analyzing carbon sequestration opportunities in
agriculture lands in Contra Costa County and
developing a carbon farm plan for an urban farm
in North Richmond. Rincon Consultants is
performing the technical analysis, which will be
informed by the focus groups, surveys, and
analysis by CCRCD
Call for all Contra Costa cities and agencies, as well as
regional agencies, to also approve a Climate Emergency
Declaration
The Climate Emergency Resolution was sent to
City Councils and City Managers in Contra Costa
County in October 2020, as well as leadership of
the East Bay Municipal Utility District, Contra
Costa Water District, and Central Sanitary District.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
RECEIVE UPDATE on and DISCUSS Implementation of Climate Emergency Resolution
Fiscal Impact (if any):
N/A.
ATTACHMENT(S)
None.
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Contra Costa County
Sustainability Commission
10.
Meeting Date: 06/27/2022
Subject: RECEIVE reports from Sustainability Commission members and alternates, and
PROVIDE DIRECTION as needed
Department: Conservation and Development
Presenter: Demian Hardman-Saldana, Senior Planner
Contact: Demian Hardman-Saldana, (925) 655-2816
Referral History:
This is a standing item of the Commission.
Referral Update:
Commission members and alternates will provide updates to the full Commission.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
RECEIVE reports from Sustainability Commission members and alternates, and PROVIDE DIRECTION as
needed.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
N/A
ATTACHMENT(S)
None.
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Contra Costa County
Sustainability Commission
11.
Meeting Date: 06/27/2022
Subject: RECEIVE Report from Sustainability Coordinator
Department: Conservation and Development
Presenter: Jody London, Sustainability Coordinator
Contact: Jody London, (925) 655-2815
Referral History:
This is a standing item of the Commission.
Referral Update:
Key activities since the Sustainability Commission’s last meeting on April 25, 2022, are listed below.
On January 18, 2022, the Board of Supervisors adopted the all-electric ordinance for all new
construction of residential and some new non-residential construction, such as retail, office, and hotels.
The ordinance went into effect on June 1, 2022. The Department of Conservation and Development
launched a new webpage to inform the public about the new ordinance requirements.
Over 65 County employees have volunteered to be G3 Champions (Green Government Group). The
group launched in April and focused initially on promoting Bike to Work Week in May. On June 7, the
G3 Champions were presented to the Board of Supervisors. The Board was enthusiastic about the G3
Champions. For June-July, the G3 Champions are focusing on electric vehicles. This includes learning
more about EVs, encouraging County staff to take a survey on electric vehicles, and looking at how
EVs can be deployed in the County fleet.
Sustainability staff had its quarterly Energy Efficiency Collaborative for Contra Costa County city staff
on June 6, 2022. County staff provided updates on BayREN programs and presented on the County’s
all-electric ordinance. Staff from 13 of the 19 cities in the County attended.
Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) has the following report:
o CCHS has joined Practice Green Health as of May 2022. Practice Green health is a health
sector membership origination, affiliated with Health Care Without Harm, focused on reducing
the carbon footprint of the health care industry.
o CCHS joined other health care organizations in pledging to reduce its greenhouse gas
emissions, part of the National Academy of Medicine Climate Network and the White House
Earth Day 2022 Pledge.
o To date over 250 Portable Air Filters have been requested via the AB 836 Clean Air Grant
program, across multiple city and school jurisdictions in Contra Costa County.
o CCHS participated in an exploratory conversation with the California Department of Public
Health related to proposed state funding to craft a Regional Climate-Health Action Plan. The
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Governor has proposed $25 million in one-time funding in the FY 2022-23 budget to support
this effort. Another $10 million has been proposed for the State to capture much improved
climate-health data via syndromic surveillance.
o CCHS also provided input to the County Health Executives Association of California related to
AB 2076, a bill proposed to compliment health data collection related to extreme heat.
• The County Library has launched seed libraries at a number of branches where community members
can share and trade seeds.
Sustainability staff partnered with Flood Control for the Q2 meeting of the Sustainability Exchange, a
quarterly gathering for local government staff in Contra Costa County who work on sustainability
issues to network and learn from one another. Paul Detjens from Flood Control provided a tour of the
Lower Walnut Creek restoration project.
In May and June, Healthy Lands, Healthy People, the carbon sequestration feasibility study funded
through a grant from the California Department of Conservation, hosted a series of focus groups in
person and online. The focus groups and a survey regarding carbon sequestration best practices are
being led by the University of California Cooperative Extension. The Contra Costa Resource
Conservation District (CCRCD) is analyzing carbon sequestration opportunities in agriculture lands in
Contra Costa County and developing a carbon farm plan for an urban farm in North Richmond. Rincon
Consultants is performing the technical analysis, which will be informed by the focus groups, surveys,
and analysis by CCRCD.
Public Works is working to launch the Sustainability Fund for investments in County facilities that
support Climate Action Plan goals.
o Begin planning for installation of EV chargers at various County department buildings to allow
greater opportunities to replace internal combustion engine County fleet vehicles with EV’s.
Administrative Bulletins 507 and 508 have been updated to require purchase of Zero Emission
Vehicles (battery electric, hydrogen, plug-in hybrid with battery range of at least 30 miles) unless
justification based on operational need is approved by the County Administrator’s Office.
Public Works has identified several programs that can help the County meet the goals of the
Distributed Energy Resources plan and broader climate action goals. Public Works staff presented at
the last Sustainability Committee on May 23 related to this work., specifically participation in PG&E’s
Demand Response and Marin Clean Energy’s Strategic Energy Management programs.
o Updating and editing the Environmental Purchasing Policy based on recommendations from the
Hazardous Materials Commission on PFAS and chemically treated wood
Public Works continues implementation the Vision Zero Action Plan and the Active Transportation
Plan adopted by the Board of Supervisors.
o The Vision Zero Action Plan is designed to be an equitable, sustainable, multimodal
transportation system where users of all ages and abilities can travel conveniently, reliably, and
free from harm. The Vision Zero Action Plan was approved by the Board of Supervisors on
March 1, 2022.
o The Active Transportation Plan will focus on improving walking, biking, and rolling
(i.e., wheeled mobility devices used by people with disabilities, strollers, scooters, skateboards,
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etc.) in the unincorporated areas of the County. The Active Transportation Plan was approved
by the Board of Supervisors on April 26, 2022.
The Federal government authorized funding to begin planning work for economic transition. The
federal omnibus appropriations package (H.R. 2471) includes $750,000 for this purpose. Details on
how the funding will be transmitted to the County are pending.
Staff continued work on the ongoing updates to the Climate Action Plan and General Plan.
Staff participated in professional learning opportunities regarding environmental justice, carbon
sequestration, communication and facilitation strategies, race and equity, and related.
Sustainability staff collaborated with County staff working on topics including land use and
transportation, hazardous materials, green business program, the County’s state and federal legislative
platforms, economic development, health, codes, solid waste, energy, and related.
Staff participated in regional activities.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
RECEIVE report from Sustainability Coordinator.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
None.
ATTACHMENT(S)
None.
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Contra Costa County
Sustainability Commission
12.
Meeting Date: 06/27/2022
Subject: RECEIVE Report from Sustainability Commission Chair and IDENTIFY TOPICS for
next report to Ad Hoc Committee on Sustainability
Department: Conservation & Development
Presenter: Mike Moore, Chair
Contact: Demian Hardman-Saldana, (925) 655-2816
Referral History:
This is a standing item of the Commission.
Referral Update:
The Sustainability Commission Chair provides an update at each meeting to Commission members on the
administration of the Commission, meetings of the Board of Supervisors Ad Hoc Committee on
Sustainability, and other issues of interest to the Commission.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
RECEIVE Report from Sustainability Commission Chair and IDENTIFY TOPICS for next report to Ad Hoc
Committee on Sustainability
Fiscal Impact (if any):
None.
ATTACHMENT(S)
Marathon Martinez Green Hydrogen Study Feasibility Analysis Final Report
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advisian.com
Marathon Martinez
Green Hydrogen Study
Feasibility Analysis Final Report: Full Report Version
March 21, 2022
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Agenda
1.Safety Moment
2.Study Overview
3.Hydrogen Electrolyzer Selection
4.Green Power Selection
5.Water Source and Treatment Selection
6.Analysis
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advisian.com
Study Overview
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Basis
•Marathon is repurposing the Martinez refinery
for renewable fuels.
•The total design hydrogen need is 125
MMSCFD of hydrogen.
•Key to the study / permitting: Inclusion of the
local environment stakeholder groups in the
study introduction, criteria and weighting
development, and final results.
Study
•Develop the design and economics of
producing green hydrogen to support the
facility.
-Green Power Source
-Electrolyzer Technology and Vendor
-Water Source and Treatment Design
•Key Outputs –all study cases:
-Recommended technology for each area of
the plant -overall design
-Feasibility-level Cost Analysis (capital and
operating) for the entire hydrogen
production process.
-Levelized Cost of Hydrogen
Background
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Overall Block Flow Diagram (BFD) –Marathon RD Facility
New
Electrolyzer
Green Power
Supply
Existing H2
Plants
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Simplified Overview
Required Supply
125 MMSCFD
Existing Capacity of MPC & Air Products
Neither Modified as part of Project
Renewable Fuels Facility
48,000 bpd
Green Hydrogen Components
Solar
Purchased
Renewable Power
Fresh Water Supply &
Treatment
Electrolyzer
1 Marathon Martinez Refinery Renewables
Delta
Mtonnes/Yr
2 Capacity (mbpd)160 48
3 MPC GHG H2 Production (MTonnes/Yr )448 687 239
4 AP GHG H2 Production (MTonnes/Yr)230 275 45
5 GHG H2 Captured & Sold (MTonnes/Yr )-56 -56 -
8 GHG All Other Combustion (MTonnes/Yr )1547 239 -1,308
9 Total Direct GHG w/ AP (MTonnes/Yr )2169 1145 -1,024
~ 60% reduction in GHG as part of project
Will continue to capture & sell 56,000 MT of CO2e
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Study Cases
•The team agreed that we will evaluate three cases:
-Case 1. The electrolyzer size at the scale of proven commercial
installations
-Case 2: 10% of the hydrogen demand; 3x the scale of Case 1.
-Case 3: For bounding the study, 100% of the hydrogen demand.
Case Comment Green
Hydrogen,
MMSCFD
Green
Hydrogen,
kg/day
Electroyzer
Power,
MW
Demin Water
Supply,
gpm
1 Current scale of commercial
electrolyzer installations
4 10,000 20 20
2 ~10% Green Hydrogen; 3x
proven electrolyzer scale
12 30,000 60 50
3 100% Green Hydrogen 125 300,000 600 500
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Evaluation Criteria for Technology / Options Selection
Criteria Evaluation Criteria
Costs Inclusive of capital costs, O&M, utilities usage and catalyst and chemical costs
Vendor Experience Maturity in the market such as number of units deployed, installed capacity,
maximum single unit designed capacity, etc.
Technology Differentiation Ramp and turn down rates, control philosophy, total equipment count, size of
modules, technology risk, etc.
Process Performance Yields and Conversion. Based on consumption of inputs, power and water, for
desired output
Reliability Typical unit on-stream factor, time between turnarounds support during
operations
Environmental Impact Evaluation on multiple criteria: Air, water, solids, wastewater, and noise; land use;
visual impact
•Evaluation for all three technology areas consider similar criteria
•Category weightings reviewed with the External Stakeholders
•Each Category will have sub-category line items that comprise the comparison.
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Hydrogen Production:Technology Selection
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Evaluation Criteria for Technology / Options Selection
Criteria Evaluation Criteria
Costs Inclusive of capital costs, O&M, utilities usage and catalyst and chemical costs
Vendor Experience Maturity in the market such as number of units deployed, installed capacity,
maximum single unit designed capacity, etc.
Technology Differentiation Ramp and turn down rates, control philosophy, total equipment count, size of
modules, technology risk, etc.
Process Performance Yields and Conversion. Based on consumption of inputs, power and water, for
desired output
Reliability Typical unit on-stream factor, time between turnarounds support during operations
Environmental Impact Evaluation on multiple criteria: Air, water, solids, wastewater, and noise; land use;
visual impact
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Hydrogen Production: Electrolyzer Vendor Screening Criteria
•Weighting determined based on Study scope and requirements
Hardest
Criteria Weight Evaluation Criteria
Costs 30%Capital and operating Costs
Vendor Experience 20%Commercial experience
Technology Differentiation 10%Differentiation from their competitors
Process Performance: Yields
and Conversion 10%Performance of the technology
Reliability 15%Proven reliability of the technology
Environmental Impact 15%Environmental performance and impact
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General Electrolyzer Technology Comparison
•Electrolyzer Types:
-PEM and Alkaline: Two major commercially viable technologies
-Other types in development: Solid Oxide (e.g., Haldor Topsoe and others)
•PEM Advantages
-More options for elevated pressure operation
•H2 / O2 compressor(s) are reduced or eliminated
-No caustic / chemical requirement
-Easier WWT
-Smaller footprint –smaller vessels (up to 50% plot reduction including compression)
•Alkaline Advantages
-More experience / older technology
-Larger modules (less modules = less connections & civil)
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Hydrogen Production RFP
•Request for Proposal (RFP) was sent to Alkaline and PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) technology vendors.
-Scope was limited to the core electrolyzer package; consistent with other projects we are working on.
•We have complete response / study data from 2 major vendors.
-NEL, Alkaline Technology
-Plug Power, PEM Technology
•Both Vendors
-Involved with significant hydrogen projects
-Offer multiple configuration and scope options at each scale.
-Have the capacity to supply electrolyzer plants up to 60 MW.
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Hydrogen Plant / Electrolyzer Scope of Supply
Scope Break Diagram for full H2 Plant
-For the 125MMSCFD case, all items in yellow are assumed to be required new based on scale.
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Green Hydrogen Production via Electrolysis of Water
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SitingPlug Power : Electrolyzer 20 MW Layout
•Electrolyzer Vendor scope of supply
•Enclosed / Indoor
•Does not include external power
and water supply and effluent
treatment
•Less than ¼-Acre. 65’ x 100’ -small
footprint
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Plug Power: 60 MW Layout
•Electrolyzer Vendor scope of supply
•Enclosed / Indoor
•Does not include external power
and water supply and effluent
treatment
•130’ x 130’
-Less than 0.5 Acres. Relatively
small footprint
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Plug Power: 600 MW Layout
•Plug proposed doing this as
6 x 100 MW modules
•Enclosed / Indoor
•Does not include external power
and water supply and effluent
treatment
•~510’ x 380’ = ~ 4 acres (~4
football fields)
~510’ x 380’ = ~ 4 acres (~4 football fields)
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Electrolyzer Evaluation -Summary
% Overall
Score
NEL:
Alkaline
Plug Power:
PEM
TECHNICAL
A EXPERIENCE 20%8.2 7.6
B ENVIRONMENTAL 15%9.5 10
C RELIABILITY 15%10 10
D TECHNOLOGY 10%7.2 10
E YIELDS 10%8.5 8.5
TECHNICAL OVERALL 70%8.8 9.1
COMMERCIAL
F COSTS 30%9.6 10.0
COMMERCIAL OVERALL 30%9.6 10.0
TOTAL SCORE 9.0 9.4
•Experience
-NEL has more experience with large scale implementation
-Plug Power is making significant investment into large scale implementation
•Environmental -Slight advantage to Plug Power; Alkaline technology requires caustic treatment
•Reliability –both technologies are equally reliable.
•Technology
-Plug Power has faster ramp up /down and greater turndown capacity
-Plug Power can operate up to 40 bar and eliminate/reduce the product compressor(s);
•Performance / Yield –are the same.
•Costs
-Capital costs ~same.
-Plug Power–lower operating costs
•Overall: Plug Power’s PEM technology scores higher.
•Both are excellent / prominent vendors. We will move forward with the Plug Power for our design and cost estimating for all three cases.
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Power Analysis
For the power analysis we pursued an “a la carte” approach by analyzing each asset class separately.
This allows the owner to choose the best solution for operational needs –balancing stakeholder interests, cost realism, and resilience –whether that is green power purchasing, onsite generation, or storage.
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Analysis and for each green power and storage option
Advisian conducted deep dive analysis on the following green technologies:
•Solar photovoltaics (fixed tilt and single axis tracking (SAT))
•Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) with thermal energy storage (TES)
•Wind (onshore and offshore)
•Biopower
•Nuclear
•Green power purchasing –renewable energy credits (RECs)
•Storage solutions including Lithium Ion (Li Ion), Flow Batteries, Lead Acid Batteries, Pumped Hydro Storage (PHS), Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES), and Hydrogen Storage
Below is a snapshot captured from the report for solar photovoltaics (PV)
Criteria Utility-Scale (5 MW –
100 MW)
Gigawatt (GW) Scale
(>1,000 MW0
Comments
Capital Cost $940/kWp (Fixed Axis)
$1010/kWp (Single Axis
Tracker)
$870-900/ kWp (Fixed
Axis)
$950/kWp (Single Axis
Tracker)
Evaluation of the total
installed cost. Includes
the long-term costs of
operating, maintaining,
and replacing the
equipment.
Solar O&M Cost $16.32/kWp/yr (fixed-tilt)
$17.46/kWp/yr (single-
axis tracker)
$16.32/kWp/yr (fixed-tilt)
$17.46/kWp/yr (single-
axis tracker)
O&M cost is subject to
competitive bidding
quote from the
contractors
Step
1a
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Screening green power options
Advisian used the waiting and
screening criteria presented in
the workshop:
Solar PV
Fixed
Axis Solar PV
Tracking
Energy
Credits
(RECs)
Offshore
Wind-
fixed
Conc.
Solar
Power
w/ TES
Onshore
Wind
Results by
Use Case
Multicriteria Weighting
Costs 30%
Carbon
Reduction 15%
Environmental 10%
24/7 Operations 10%
Technological
Maturity 10%
Scalability 10%
Environmental
compliance 5%
Timeliness 10%
Offshore
Wind -
floating
Bio-
power
Nuclear1
Step
1b
Storage
Solutions
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The preliminary scoring for generation by Use Case
Notably renewable energy credits (RECs) –the purchasing of green power through your utility –is the highest
scoring across all use cases. This is because there are no physical costs associated with green power purchasing.
RECs provide the easiest, most cost effective, solution to green hydrogen production but do not provide any power
resilience.
The first phase in the analysis was to evaluate all green power options alone before coupling with storage where
necessary –this allows Marathon to understand which resource may be the most cost effective if dispatching
without storage.
The scores are relative to each other per Use Case:
Use Case Solar PV Fixed
Axis
Solar PV Single
Axis Tracking
(SAT)
Green Power
Purchasing
(RECs)
Concentrated
Solar Power w/
Thermal
Storage (CSP
w/ TES)
Onshore Wind Offshore Wind
Fixed Bottom
Offshore
Wind Floating
Bottom
Biopower Nuclear
Use Case A 7.5 7.53 7.86 5.51 7.70 6.52 6.69 5.62 4.61
Use Case B 7.25 7.29 8.16 5.46 7.80 7.04 7.19 6.52 4.95
Use Case C 7.20 7.22 7.96 4.49 7.55 7.02 7.18 5.82 5.73
Step 2
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On-Site Solar Analysis
•Analyzed available area using
Helioscope and PVSyst tools.
•Marathon has ~290 acres
adjacent to the site available for
renewable energy development
•25 MWDC of solar single axis
tracking PV could be sited, Wetlands
Solar Panels
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Potential for Solar Power
•Solar evaluation identified 290 acres suitable for panels
•This would produce ~6 MW (24/7/365) avg AC power.
•Diesel production requires 2400 scf/bbl
•Approximate initial investment cost of $25MM
Parameter Value Units
Available Acreage 290 acres
Instantaneous Solar Power 25 MWDC
Annualized Solar Power 55 GWh
Associated H2 Production 1.2 MMSCFD
Incremental Diesel from solar 500 BPD
Solar Panel Array on 290 Acres
H2
O2
1.2 MMSCFD
500 BPD Diesel
25 MWDC
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100% Solar Land Requirement
•To provide 100% solar power for each case:
Case Capacity,
MMSCFD
MW-DC Acres of
Panels
Equivalence
1 4 85 1000 760 Football Fields
2 12 250 3000 1/3 size of Martinez
3 125 1600 31,000 Size of San Francisco
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The preliminary scoring for storage
Li-ion Battery Energy Storage System (BESS has superior performance, better supply chain and declining cost and
ranks the top in each use case. However, Compressed Air Energy System (CAES) becomes more competitive when
the system size becomes larger (600 MW). CAES and Pumped Hydro Storage (PHS) are not competitive at smaller
scales (e.g., Use Case A and B). However, 600 MW is not cost effective unless necessary for operations.
The second phase in the analysis was to evaluate all storage options alone before coupling with generation –this
will allow Marathon to understand which storage option they may wish to dispatch if considering power resilience
alone.
The scores are relative to each other per Use Case:
Use Case
Li-ion (Nickel
Manganese
Cobalt)
Li-ion (Lithium
Iron Phosphate)Flow Battery Lead-Acid
Battery
Pumped Hydro
Storage
Compressed Air
Energy Storage H2 Storage
Use Case A & B 7.95 8.13 7.10 7.10 4.40 6.56 4.91
Use Case C 8.03 8.09 7.46 6.97 5.66 7.95 4.91
Step 3
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The preliminary scoring for “firmed” power solutions
A firmed solution means that the amount of power required in that Use Case (e.g. 20 MW in Use Case A) is available 24/7
independent of grid power. This means that intermittent renewables must be scaled up to charge batteries during available res ource
time (e.g. the solar must be sized to supply the load AND charge the batteries during daylight hours). The storage selected b y use
case reflects the optimal storage solution found in the previous step: Li Ion scored the highest for all use cases (noted as BESS).
Overall, providing firm power causes the scores to change significantly from generation alone.
Should Marathon allow for grid charging and not require “firmed power” a hybrid approach could be pursued in which a
combination of green power (RECs) + renewables + storage is selected as optimal.
The scores are relative to each other per Use Case
Use Case
Solar PV
Fixed Axis +
BESS
Solar PV
SAT + BESS REC CSP with
TES
Onshore
Wind +
BESS
Offshore
Wind Fixed
Bottom +
BESS
Offshore
Wind
Floating
Bottom +
BESS
Biopower Nuclear
Use Case A 6.45 6.53 7.83 5.75 7.15 6.14 6.22 6.04 5.59
Use Case B 6.33 6.47 7.99 5.73 7.30 6.60 6.62 6.36 5.54
Use Case C 6.17 6.33 7.75 4.62 6.94 6.53 6.55 6.02 6.72
Step 4
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Power Analysis Key Take Aways
•Across all scenarios and use cases, RECs (i.e., grid power) stand out as the top pick for green power generation solutions,
and it requires the least initial investment.
-The cost of RECs for all use cases is $0.047/kWh and assumes an addition of an onsite substation and associated power
conditioning equipment for the electrolyzer
•Grid availability plus the onsite CHP provide sufficient resilience, so storage is not required.
•Self-generation options -the intermittent renewables (wind and solar) make the most sense.
-Onshore wind ranks second followed by Single Axis Tracker (SAT) solar PV
-A hybrid system of RECs + Solar is a good alternative to balance stakeholder interests, cost realism, and resilience
•Based on 290 available acres, the site could host 25 MWDC Single Axis Tracker (SAT) with a total installed cost of $25MM
•A renewable system of this size would account for production of ~1.2 MMSCFD Green Hydrogen
•For intermittent sources only, “firmed” battery solutions (24/7/365 power) become very expensive very quickly
Final
Results
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Water Requirements & Sourcing
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Study Scope
Study Scope:
1.Identify & evaluate potential water sources for the study.
2.Identify & evaluate opportunities to retrofit the existing
water treating facility (A032) and wastewater treating facility
(A074).
3.Proposed treatment to produce Demineralized Water.
4.Wastewater Management Strategy
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Potential Water Sources:
1.Water Reservoir (#1 Reservoir) –Untreated water from CCWD
-Low in TSS , TDS, O&G and COD
2.Stripped Non-Phenolic Sour Water
-COD, O&G, Ammonia and H2S
3. Treated Effluent from Renewable Diesel (RD) WWTP
-High TSS, TDS, COD and O&G
4.Seawater Supply
-High TDS
-Permitting required for disposal
5.Well/Groundwater Supply
-PFOS
-Permitting required for industrial use.
.
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Water Source Evaluation -Volume and Quality:
•Feedstock Volume
•Water Source Quality
•Feedstock Quality Specification (PEM)
▪Electrical Conductivity (EC) < 0.05 µS/cm
▪Total Organic Carbon (TOC) < 0.03 ppm
Case Green H2 Capacity,
MMSCFD
Demin Water
gpm
Demin Water gpd
1 4 25 36,000
2 12 75 72,000
3 125 750 720,000
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Water Sources Comparison Matrix:
Reasons that Option 1 ranks highest overall:
▪Clean water requires minimal treatment to produce ultrapure water.
▪Low water consumption for maintenance, reducing total water consumption.
▪Most wastewater streams will be recovered/recycled (potentially with some further treatment).
▪Low chemical consumption and low volume of chemical wastewater.
▪Low energy consumption.
▪No need for new intake, transfer, and feed storage facilities.
Criteria Weight #1
Reservoir
(1)
Stripped
Non-
Phenolic
Sour Water
(2)
Treated
Effluent
from RD
PTU-120
(3)
Seawater
Supply
(4)
Ground
Water
Supply
(5)
Capacity Go/No Go OK OK (50%)OK (55%)OK OK
Total Cost 30%10.0 5.0 3.0 2.0 3.0
Environmental Impact 30%8.0 8.0 7.0 6.0 3.0
Feasibility of Support 20%10.0 10.0 10.0 8.0 3.0
Carbon Impact 10%10.0 7.0 5.0 4.0 4.0
Technology Maturity 10%10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0
Weighted Score 100%9.4 7.6 6.5 5.4 3.8
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Proposed Treatment (#1 Reservoir Option & PEM Option):
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Summary of Findings -Water & Wastewater Study
1.Recommended water source for this phase of the study is untreated river water
stored in existing #1 Reservoir.
2.Install a new water treatment facility for demin water production.
3.Use the existing wastewater treating facility (A074) to treat sludge and intermittent
chemical wastewater streams.
4.Recommend characterization of the following water sources in the next phase:
•Untreated river water (#1 Reservoir) to further optimize the treatment design.
▪UF can potentially be replaced by low maintenance MMF.
▪Minimize TOC/Organic treatment.
•Stripped non-phenolic (hydrotreater) sour water.
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Financial Analysis
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Electrolyzer Plant Capital Cost
-Hydrogen plant capex developed using Marathon Template and Factors.
•Equipment costs, material quantities, and labor hours based on factored basis from a detailed Class IV estimate for an Advisian Green Hydrogen project.
-Scope of Supply:
•See diagram below
•Of note:
-Scope includes delivery of “clean” H2 at pressure
-Assume sufficient power on-site for cases 1 & 2. Additional power transformers required for Case 3.
-Basic Utilities (air, nitrogen, fire and potable water) available for cases 1 & 2. Additional equipment required for Case 3.
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Hydrogen Plant / Electrolyzer Scope of Supply
Scope Diagram for full H2 Plant
-For the 125MMSCFD case, all items in yellow are assumed to be required new based on scale.
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Cost Estimating Based on Marathon Template
•Non-Turnaround estimate
•Directs (quantities, item cost, and labor hours) into Marathon Martinez template
•Reviewed the metrics for quantities to make sure they were in-line
•Adjusted for Martinez specific labor and material rates, engineering costs, and other costs.
•Everything below Field Costs are based on Marathon specific factors / template
•Contingency is 20% based on Marathon template rules for scoping level cost estimate
Executed by Worley Cost Estimating in Baton Rouge using Marathon Template
Cost Summary Case 1:
4 MMSCFD
Case 2:
12 MMSCFD
Case 3:
125 MMSCFD
Total Installed Cost $150 MM $300 MM $1.6 B
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Plot Space Requirements; including power and water
Case 1: 4 MMSCFD Case 2: 12 MMSCFD Case 3: 125 MMSCFD
Electrolyzer power, MW 20 60 600
W, ft L, ft Area, ft2 W, ft L, ft Area, ft2 W, ft L, ft Area, ft2
Electrolyzers + Cooling 100 65 6,500 130 130 17,000 510 380 194,000
Utility Area (IA, N2, Tanks)--194,000
Substation --260,000
Electrolyzer Plot -Overall 6,500 17,000 650,000
Water Treatment --670,000
Power Conversion -25,000 950,000
Total Plot Space, ft2 6,500 42,000 2,300,000
Total Plot Space, Acres 0.1 1.0 50
These are estimated based on vendor input for the electrolyzer scope and Advisian / Worley
experience for the balance of plant
Basis
-4 MMSCFD: No additional plot for utilities and water treatment
-12 MMSCFD: Supported with existing utilities. Additional plot required for transformers
-125 MMSCFD: Additional plot required for utilities, water treatment, and transformers.
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Technical Feasibility Summary
Item 4 MMSCFD 12 MMSCFD 125 MMSCFD
Electrolyzer Size 20 MW 60 MW 600 MW
Project Scale Commercial
Experience
20 MW installations are
currently in operation
Projects of this capacity
are in design and
construction.
There are a few 200 MW projects in design
phase.
Project / Electrolyzer
Supply
OK OK, depending on vendor
and scale
This electrolyzer quantity is greater than the
vendors can produce in over a year.
Plot Space, Acres 0.1 Acre 1.0 Acre 50 Acres
Power Requirement 25 MW 75 MW 700-750 MW
Water Requirement 30 gpd 90 gpd 900 gpd
Summary Technically Feasible. Technically Feasible. Not technically feasible today. Lack of
electrolyzer production capacity. Huge
water and power requirement.
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Financial Analysis
LCOH Basis
•23-year cash flow statement
•3-Yr upfront investment of TIC
•20-year operations
•8% discount rate
•Utilities per Martinez Site Data
•2.5% annual inflation
•Annual operating cost = 2% TIC
•95% Availability
•No credits or subsidies
Levelized Cost of Hydrogen (LCOH). Industry Standard Metric for comparing projects.
Methodology: Annualized cost based on annual cash flow; accounts for capital costs and operating / utility costs.
Cost Summary
Case 1:
4 MMSCFD H2
20 MW
Case 2:
12 MMSCFD H2
60 MW
Case 3:
125 MMSCFD H2
600 MW
Marathon TIC $150,000,000 $300,000,000 $1,600,000,000
Annual Operating Cost, $$3,000,000 $6,000,000 $32,000,000
Annual Power Total Cost, incl RECs*$34,000,000 $101,000,000 $1,000,000,000
Annual Water Cost, $$34,000 $380,000 $3,800,000
Levelized Cost of H2, $/kg $14.5 $13.0 $11.0
Levelized Cost of H2, $/MSCF $39.4 $34.8 $31.2
Levelized Cost of H2, $/MMBTU $520 $470 $400
Avg. CA Resident Monthly Electricity Cost
(excl. delivery) at this $/MMBTU $1000 @ (557 kwh/mo)
Power Cost, $/KWh 0.112
RECs Cost, $/kWh 0.047
Total, $/kWh *0.159
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Green Hydrogen Cost: Levelized Cost of Hydrogen
1 –Levelized cost of hydrogen (includes capital costs, utility costs, and other operating costs)
-
2
5
7
9
11
14
16
-
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
Gray 4 MMSCFD 12 MMSCFD 125 MMSCFD LCOH, $/kg H2LCOH, $/MSCF H2Installed Cost (Capital Cost)Case 1:
4 MMSCFD
Case 2:
12 MMSCFD
Case 3:
125 MMSCFD
Total Installed Cost $150 MM $300 MM $1.6 B
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Levelized Cost of Hydrogen Analysis: 4 MMSCFD / 20 MW
•Breakdown of the LCOH
-The annual cost of power (grid plus RECs) dominates
•This is in-line with other green hydrogen projects
-TIC is the second most significant factor
-Excludes subsidies, e.g. green power and renewable fuels
-As you increase scale (60 or 600 MW), the LCOH comes
down and power is a larger percentage
Power Cost (Grid + REC)66%
Capital Expense 28%
Operating Expense 6%
Water Cost 0%
Power Cost, $/KWh -Marathon 0.112
RECs Cost, $/kWh -Advisian 0.047
Total Cost of Power, $/kWh 0.159
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Impact of Solar Panel Installation
•Based on analysis Above
-~$25MM capital for SAT solar panels
-290 Acres -> 6 MWAC (avg)
-Grid power reduced 24% (25 to 19MW)
-Annual cost of hydrogen increases 6%
Cost Summary
Case 1:
4 MMSCFD
H2
20 MW
Case 1F:
With Solar
Panels
Marathon TIC $150,000,000 $175,000,000
Annual Operating Cost, $$3,000,000 $3,500,000
Annual Power Total Cost, incl
RECs $34,000,000 $26,000,000
Annual Water Cost, $$34,000 $34,000
Levelized Cost of H2, $/kg $14.47 $15.33
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Sensitivity Analysis: Case 1, Capital Cost
•Using the estimate range for the Case 1 TIC
•~Linear effect on LCOH.
Cost Summary Case 1:
4 MMSCFD H2
Case 1a:
50% Capex
Case 1b:
200% Capex
Marathon TIC $150,000,000 $75,000,000 $300,000,000
Annual Operating Cost, $$3,000,000 $1,500,000 $6,000,000
Annual Power Total Cost $34,000,000 $34,000,000 $34,000,000
Annual Water Cost, $$34,000 $34,000 $34,000
Levelized Cost of H2, $/kg $14.47 $12.80 $18.75
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Sensitivity Analysis: Case 1, Power Cost
•+-50% of the total cost of power
•~Linear effect on LCOH.
-Much steeper than capital,
given that power makes up
66% of LCOH in the base case.
Cost Summary Case 1:
4 MMSCFD H2
Case 1a:
50% Capex
Case 1b:
200% Capex
Marathon TIC $150,000,000 $150,000,000 $150,000,000
Annual Operating Cost, $$3,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000
Annual Power Total Cost $34,000,000 $17,000,000 $51,000,000
Annual Water Cost, $$34,000 $34,000 $34,000
Levelized Cost of H2, $/kg $14.47 $9.83 $19.74
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Cost Summary Case 1:
4 MMSCFD
Case 2:
12 MMSCFD
Case 3:
125 MMSCFD
Marathon TIC $150MM $300MM $1.6B
Levelized Cost of H2, $/kg $14.5 $13.0 $11.0
Levelized Cost of H2, $/MMBTU $520 $470 $400
Gasoline, $/MMBTU ($4 gas)$33
•Green hydrogen cost project cost is significant from a capital standpoint and a cost per unit of energy
standpoint.
Economic Considerations of Green Hydrogen
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Economic Considerations of Green Hydrogen
•Case 1: 4 MMSCFD Green Hydrogen to produce diesel
-CO2e reduction 26,000 MT/yr
-Added Cost of Green vs Grey H2 $13/kSCFD
-Annual Cost Green vs Grey H2 $43MM/yr
-Valuation of CO2e, Green H2 RD $1650/MT
-LCFS valuation of CO2e $125/MT
•Other technologies may offer a lower cost route to CO2e
/ CI reduction.
29 125
1650
AB-32 Credit Price LCFS Price Cost-Effectivenes of
Green H2
4 MMSCFD
Carbon Price as CO2e
($/MT)
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Study Feasibility Summary
Item 4 MMSCFD 12 MMSCFD 125 MMSCFD
Electrolyzer Size 20 MW 60 MW 600 MW
Capital Cost $150MM $300MM $1.7B
LCOH 14.5 $/kg 13.0 $/kg 11.0 $/kg
Project Scale
Commercial Experience
20 MW installations are
currently in operation
Projects of this capacity are in
design and construction.
There are a few 200 MW
projects in design phase.
Project / Electrolyzer
Supply
OK OK, depending on vendor and
scale
This electrolyzer quantity is
greater than the vendors can
produce in over a year.
Plot Space, Acres 0.1 Acre 1.0 Acre 50 Acres
Power Requirement 25 MW 75 MW 700-750 MW
Water Requirement 30 gpd 90 gpd 900 gpd
Summary Technically Feasible. High
annualized cost makes it
cost prohibitive.
Technically Feasible. High
annualized cost makes it
cost prohibitive
Not technically feasible
today. Cost prohibitive.
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Case 3: 125 MMSCFD Hydrogen Supply
Not Technically Feasible
•Requires 750 MW power.
•Equivalent to > 3% of entire
state of California’s power
demand or 390,000 homes.
SolarPurchased
Renewable Power Fresh Water Supply &
Treatment Electrolyzer
Power Water H2 Technology
⚫Requires 473 MM gallons
of fresh water per year.
⚫Approximately same as one
month usage of entire
population in Contra Costa
County
⚫Not feasible –surpasses
total production capacity of
electrolyzer supply.
Scale is not currently feasible.
Consumes 10 times the amount of energy of renewable diesel for 1/7 th the energy output of renewable diesel
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Case 1: 4 MMSCFD Hydrogen Supply
Technically Feasible but Cost Prohibitive
•Acreage for solar exceeds available plot
space at the site. (300 acres)
•Total site power consumption increases
by 50% or equivalent to 33,750 homes.
•Costs to purchase renewable power is
66% of total costs and requires
additional substation.
•Cogen operation will be selling 40 MW
required power to the grid, offsetting
any benefit of renewable power.
SolarPurchased
Renewable Power Fresh Water Supply &
Treatment Electrolyzer
Power Water H2 Technology
⚫Requires 13 MM gallons of fresh water
per year.
⚫High purity water specifications
require robust water treatment,
consisting of ultrafiltration, granular
activated carbon, reverse osmosis,
ozone treatment & demineralization.
⚫20 MW power supply is the largest
known electrolyzer currently available.
⚫Separation of hydrogen and oxygen
introduces a process safety risk.
Vessel walls of PEM (Proton Exchange
Membrane) must be at least 60 cm
thick and will have large blast circles.
No economic incentive for investment in Green H2
$150 MM TIC for 2% less CO2e (26,000 MT). Cost effectiveness equivalent to
$2,000 /MT CO2e, > 13X market price for LCFS ( $150/MT)
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