State of the Region Address on Community Sustainability

1. The 2009 Southern Colorado Sustainability Conference presents the first annual State of the Region Address on Community Sustainability Facilitated by Chancellor Pam Shockley-Zalabak University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

2. Mayor Lionel Rivera Colorado Springs

3. City of Colorado Springs Mayor Lionel Rivera Mission: To make Colorado Springs the community of choice for living, working and leisure. Sustainability Policy: The City will promote sustainable environmental policies and practices.

4. Current happenings-City of Colorado Springs • Largest alternative fuel program in history • $3.7 million Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant • Sustainability plan, LED streetlight pilot, municipal facility retrofits, low-income home weatherization, commercial audit partnership with Utilities & higher education institutions • Tree City USA for 32 consecutive years • APA Sustainability Award for Streamside Overlay ordinance • Current happenings-Colorado Springs Utilities • Renewable energy • Woody biomass, Cascade hydro power plant, USAFA solar array, wind power negotiations, renewable energy certificates • Fountain Creek Corridor Master Plan • Testing emission control technology

5. Year in review - City of Colorado Springs • Hired first Sustainability Coordinator • Adopted 6 Sustainability Principles • Green Fair had 1,000 attendees • 7 LEED Accredited Professionals on staff • “Art of Recycling” program launched • Member City of USGBC and PPSBN • Year in review - Colorado Springs Utilities • Working with Governor’s Energy Office • Climate Action Plan • Program funding, such as insulation, solar hot water and builders’ program • Leadership in Housing ENERGY STAR Award

6. Future plans - City of Colorado Springs • Develop a sustainability plan for the City • Participate in regional sustainability and green job efforts Future plans - Colorado Springs Utilities • Managing stricter environmental regulations • Ensuring future water supply • Contributing to economic vitality

7. Mayor Eric Drummond Manitou Springs

8. Organization Name: City of Manitou Springs – Manitou Springs Climate Protection Committee (also, Mayor’s Renewal Energy Task Force) Mission: December 2007, Resolution No. 3607 “The City of Manitou will strive to achieve, in both its municipal operations and throughout the larger community, a 10% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from its 2005 levels by 2010, 30% reduction from 2005 levels by 2020 and commits to ensuring that all new building and developments can and will be carbon neutral, generating or offsetting as much energy as they consume by 2030.” Sustainability Policy: To assist Manitou Springs with creating a sustainable energy future and address global warming.

9. Current happenings: ●Posted Performance Contracting ESCo RFP and approved ESCo recommendation, ● Proceeding with a City-wide Single Stream Recycling project, ● Ascertaining our water allocation rights and the purchase of water from Fry-Ark and Pueblo Reservoir in case of a drought, ● Approved the Fountain Creek Restoration Project Master Plan, ● Adopted Climate Action Plan and Established Green House Gas reduction targets, ● Established a city-wide Parking Authority Board, ● Created the Mayor's Renewable Energy Task Force, ● Supported the creation of Partners for Healthy Choices, ● Largest public works project in the history of Manitou Springs.

10. Last Year in Review: ●Created and appointed an Energy Services Company (ESCo) Selection Committee, ● Manage, Conserve and support the Restoration of Fountain Creek, ● Approved a Trademark License Agreement for our City Logo, ● Streamlined Parade Permit, City Sponsorship and Waiver of Fees, ● Approved a conditional use for a home-based preschool, ● Created a Charter Review Committee, ●Moved the Community Drum Circle back to Memorial Park, ● Yoga Classes in Memorial Hall, ● Approved $20 million renovation of the Cliff House West, ● Inclusion of Restorative Justice in the state's Children's Code, ● Adopted Amended Historic District Design Guidelines.

11. Future Plans and Thoughts: Strategic plans toward sustainability, initiatives. I. District 14 Energy Performance Contracting  Results for first 9 months of 2008;  Natural gas usage reduced 64%  Electricity usage reduced 46%  Savings of $135,000  Atmospheric CO2 reduced 53% or 2.2 million pounds II. Continued City-Wide Initiatives  Continued support of Sustainable Manitou Springs classes and Manitou Springs Annual Energy and Climate Action Fairs  Implementation of Resolution No. 3607 – GHG Reduction Targets III. Assist with regional efforts to develop climate protection plans and green jobs and businesses.

12. Mayor Tyler Stevens Green Mountain Falls, Board Chair of PPACG

13. What is PPACG? Regional Transportation Planning Agency Area Agency on Aging Air Quality Planning Agency Water Quality Management Agency Military Impact Planning Agency Pikes Peak RTA Administrator Regional Approach to Sustainability

14. What is PPACG’s Involvement with Sustainability? Environmental Programs Transportation Planning Military Impact Planning – Sustainability/Economic Development Support of and participation in the Quality of Life Indicators Report Staffs’ voluntary involvement in Dream City Vision 2020 Ongoing discussions with local leaders regarding a regional sustainability plan

15. Transportation Planning • Vision: Create a sustainable multi-modal transportation system that meets regional mobility and accessibility expectations as essential elements of the Pikes Peak Area’s quality of life. • Mission: Plan multi-modal transportation facilities and services that efficiently move people and good economic vitality, and sustain and improve the quality of life in the Pikes Peak Region. Military Impact Planning – Sustainability/Economic Development • Provide analysis and recommendations for capitalizing on the growth at Fort Carson and leveraging its sustainability efforts in order to increase sustainable practices and create economic development opportunities within the Peaks Peak region • Currently developing an action plan (spring 2010) with recommendations, timeline, responsibilities, etc.

16. Want more information? • Sustainability/economic development workshop on November 4th from 3 – 4 pm in the Main Ballroom to discuss economic opportunities and constraints around sustainability/Fort Carson growth. • Visit the environmental and transportation team’s booth in the Expo room. • Visit www.ppacg.org

17. Annie Oatman-Gardner Regional Director, Pikes Peak Office ofUS Senator Michael Bennet

18. President Obama • American Recovery and Reinvestment Act $45 B to energy efficiency and renewable energy • Executive Orders: • * White House Office of Urban Affairs- Feb. 19th, 2009 • * Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance- Oct. 5th, 2009 • Sustainable Communities Partnership • Department of Housing and Urban Development • Department of Transportation • Environmental Protection Agency

19. S 1619- Livable Communities Act of 2009 establishes: • Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities (OSHC) in the Depart. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) • Independent Interagency Council on Sustainable Communities in the executive branch.

20. Livable Communities Act creates planning grants and sustainability challenge grants to: • Encourage a Regional Approach • Ensure coordination between • - Land use - Infrastructure Planning • - Housing - Transportation • Promote sustainable and location-efficient development

21. Mona Newton Governor’s Energy Office

22. Governor’s Energy Office Mission: “The Mission of the Governor’s Energy Office is to lead Colorado to a New Energy Economy through energy efficiency, renewable and clean energy resources” Sustainability Policy:

23. Current happenings: • ARRA funding $49 million • 3 Primary Energy Formula Driven Funds • State Energy Program • National Investment of $3.1B • Colorado receives $49.2M (before ARRA: $500k/yr) • Low Income Weatherization • National Investment of $5B • Colorado receives $79.5M (before ARRA: $9M/yr) • Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants • National Investment of $3.2B • Colorado receives $42.6M • $80 million – Weatherization

24. Year in Review • Sustainability goals achieved for year, • Residential – IECC 2003 IECC building codes • Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Rebates - Partners • Commercial – Energy Performance Contracting, Renewable Energy Rebates • NEED Grants • Greening Government

25. Future Plans and Thoughts • Use the ARRA funding to create jobs, increase energy efficiency and renewable energy programs and increase the number of orgnaizations partnered with the GEO • www.colorado.gov/energy

26. Jerry Forte CEO, Colorado Springs Utilities

27. Colorado Springs UtilitiesJerry Forte, P.E. • Mission • Provide safe, reliable, competitively-priced electric, natural gas, water and wastewater services to the citizen-owners and customers of Colorado Springs Utilities. • Environmental Ends • Colorado Springs Utilities strives to be a leader in environmental stewardship by meeting or exceeding all regulations, protecting wildlife and habitat and responsibly managing natural resources.We also partner with customers to encourage efficient use of energy and water.

28. Stewarding how we produce and deliver • utilities services • Energy strategy – blueprint for the future • Balance cost, reliability and environment • Diverse portfolio • Innovative technology • Community conversation • Designing a solution together • Ensuring water supply and quality • Wastewater system performance

29. Partnering with Customers • Encouraging energy and water efficiency • Tips and tools • Classes and events • Lighting discounts • Business and home efficiency rebates • Community teamwork • Wide range of agencies, organizations and initiatives

30. Walking the Talk • Corporate Sustainability Report • Inaugural Climate Registry report • Solar energy at facilities • LEED certified building • Recycling and property disposal • Eco-friendly cleaning products • Green Team • Employee volunteers • Trail management • Efficiency improvements

31. Dave Csintyan President and CEO, Greater Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce

32. Greater Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce Mission: …strengthen the economic vitality of the Pikes Peak Region to benefit our members and to promote the common interests of our stakeholders.

33. Greater Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce • Sustainability Policy: To partner with relevant community organizations (public, government, and private) to ensure the best possible sustainability practices within our business community climate in the Pikes Peak region.

34. Current Happenings… Establishment of the Colorado Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Co-lead in Segway Gardens…a public/private partnership Participation in regional leadership trips Participation in Fort Carson sustainability group and Fort Carson Regional Growth Plan sustainability focus group Ford Foundation Fellowship on Regional Sustainable Development

35. Year in Review… Incorporation of the Pikes Peak Regional Business Partnership A scalable regional voice With an eye toward more regional participation Amplifying on the linkage between business and the arts…

36. Future Plans and Thoughts… Establishment of the Chamber Foundation Assimilating International Affairs programming Growth in Governmental Affairs/Public Policy staffing Participation in Operation 6035

37. Mary Barber Fort Carson Sustainability and Environmental Management Systems

38. U.S. Army – Fort Carson “Best Hometown in the Army – Home of America’s Best” 2027 Goals 100% Renewable Energy 75% Water Use Reduction Sustainable Transportation Sustainable Development (Land Use and Facilities) 100% Sustainable Procurement Zero Waste (Emissions & Waste)

39. Current Happenings Band Training Facility • Minimum LEED Silver • 30% better energy performance than standard building code • Green cleaning systems • Low impact storm water management • Xeriscape • Transportation alternatives • Construction debris recycling

40. Year in Review 4ID Headquarters Land Use & Transportation Facilities, Energy & Water Materials Management

41. Future Plans and Thoughts Partnership Environment Mission Community Education

42. Mike Kazmierski CEO, Colorado Springs Regional Economic Development Corp.

43. Mission: To sustain and improve the quality of life in the Colorado Springs Region by helping to meet community demand for…primary jobs …needed to support the population. Sustainability Policy: To Support Sustainability in The Region In Order To Attract and Retain Renewable Energy Companies And To Increase Quality Renewable And Clean Energy Jobs

44. Current Happenings: • Job Attraction And Retention – 2,502 Jobs Announced In FY 2009 (19 Companies) Now Working With 8 Renewable Prospects • EDC’s Local Industry Program Dedicated To Helping Existing Primary Employers With Issue Resolution and Business Climate Issues • Operation 6035 – Angelou Economics / Action Plan For Economic Development (Renewable Energy One of 5 Target Sectors)

45. Year in Review • EDC Job Attraction and Retention Efforts Helped ToSustain a Healthy EconomyWhich Contributes To A Superior Quality Of Life For The Citizens Of Colorado Springs • In Addition to 2,502 Jobs Announced, Only 78% Of Average Annual Primary Job Losses In FY 2009 at 1,475 • Helped Renewable Energy Company Grow In The Region

46. Future Plans and Thoughts • The EDC Will Help To Meet Future Community Job Needs By Increasing Job Attraction and Retention Efforts In The Renewable Energy Sector And By Improving Our Pro-Sustainability Business Climate • Working With Key Community Partners To Improve The Community's Overall Understanding And Acceptance Of Sustainability - Working To Transform "Acceptance" To A Commitment

47. Mark Tremmel Downtown Partnership Sustainability Group, Colorado Springs

48. Downtown Partnership Sustainability Committee Mission: Incorporate sustainable strategies, components and practices for a high-performing and prosperous Colorado Springs Downtown area Sustainability Policy: TBD

49. Current happenings: • Demonstration Recycling Program • ‘Homegrown on Tejon’ Farmers Market (seasonal) • Street Car System Initiative • City Sustainability Policy • LED Street Light Program • Southwest Downtown Urban Eco-Housing Research • Conservation Hardware & Energy Audits

50. Year in Review -Sustainable Art on the Street 2007 winner -Recycling trash cans pilot program -Local, low-impact farmers market -Conservation Corps store and information center