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The NH Climate Action Plan The Transportation and Land Use Connection Strafford Region Planning Commission May 28, 2009 Thomas S. Burack Commissioner NH Department of Environmental Services. Overview. Climate Change in the Northeast New Hampshire Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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  1. The NH Climate Action Plan The Transportation and Land Use ConnectionStrafford Region Planning CommissionMay 28, 2009Thomas S. Burack CommissionerNH Department of Environmental Services

  2. Overview Climate Change in the Northeast New Hampshire Greenhouse Gas Emissions Climate Change Policy Task Force Action Plan Recommendations Implementation

  3. Earth’s “CO2-Blanket” http://earth.rice.edu/mtpe/atmo/atmosphere/hot/anom_99/0Greenhouse_Effect.html

  4. Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide & Temperature Record Petit et al., 1999

  5. Vostok Record Law Dome Record Mauna Loa Record IPCC IS92a Scenario Historical and Future Carbon Dioxide Levels Projected (2100) CO2Concentration (ppmv) Current (2009) (BP 1950) • C h a l l e n g e s o f a C h a n g i n g E a r t h — J u l y 2 0 0 1 Source: C. D. Keeling and T. P. Whorf; Etheridge et.al.; Barnola et.al.;(PAGES / IGBP); IPCC

  6. Indicators of Climate Change in the Northeast • More precipitation • More frequent extreme precipitation • Winter warming • Decreased snowfall • Fewer days with snow on ground • Lake ice out dates earlier • Earlier spring runoff • Extended growing season • Sea-level rise Hodgkins et al., 2002; 2003; Wolfe et al., 2005; Wake and Markham, 2005; Wake et al., 2006

  7. Presidentially Declared Storm-RelatedDisasters Total Damage (Millions of Dollars [2008]) Year of Storm Event

  8. Days per year over 90oF Projections of Climate Change in New Hampshire

  9. Greenhouse Gas EmissionsProjections Historical data from EPA Business as Usual (BAU) estimates from CSNE

  10. Climate Change Policy Task Force Established through Executive Order 2007-3 December 6, 2007 Establish quantified greenhouse reduction goals Recommend specific actions to achieve its greenhouse gas reduction goals

  11. Action Plan Development Process Climate Change Policy Task Force Twenty-nine (29) members Working Groups (6) 125+ Participants Six (6) Official Public Listening Sessions 15 Locations 275 Participants 100 Commenters 300 Pages of Public Comments e.g., mail, email, phone calls

  12. Climate Change Policy Task Force Recommended Goals • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions 20% below 1990 levels by 2025 • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions 80% below 1990 levels by 2050 STATE ACTION COMPLEMENTS GLOBAL EFFORTS

  13. Overarching Strategies to Achieve Goals Maximize energy efficiency in buildings and transportation; Increase renewable and low-emitting heat and electric power sources; Protect our natural resources to maintain the amount of carbon sequestered; Develop an integrated education, outreach and workforce training program; and Adapt to existing and potential climate change impacts.

  14. Transportation CO2 Emissions Fuels Vehicles Transportation Demand (VMT) Greenhouse Gas EmissionsTransportation Sector

  15. Greenhouse Gas EmissionsTransportation Sector

  16. Current New Hampshire Land Use Patterns Rapidly growing small towns Scattered development Dispersing population Increasing rate of land consumption Segregated land uses Lack of activity centers Poor accessibility

  17. Transportation CO2 Emissions Fuels Vehicles Transportation Demand (VMT) Greenhouse Gas Emission REDUCTIONSTransportation Sector

  18. Transportation CO2 Emissions Fuels Vehicles Transportation Demand (VMT) Land Use Transportation Options Available Price of Driving and Options Greenhouse Gas Emission REDUCTIONSTransportation Sector

  19. Desired Land Use Conditions Open space preservation Higher density development Concentrated activity centers Mixed use development Pedestrian oriented design Increased density near transit

  20. Recommended Land Use Actions Assess Greenhouse Gas Development Impact Fees Streamline Approvals for Low- Greenhouse Gas Development Projects Develop Model Zoning to Support Bus/Rail Transit Develop Model Zoning for Higher-Density, Mixed-Use Development Continue/Expand Funding, Education, and Technical Assistance to Municipalities

  21. Key: Begin Work on Action Active Implementation Action Continues Actions: 2009 2012 2015 2020 2025 Encourage Appropriate Land-Use Patterns that Reduce VMTs Essential 2.C.1.a State GHG-Impact Fees 2.C.1.b Streamlined Permitting for Low-GHG Development 2.C.2 Transit Zoning Overlay/Model to Support Bus/Rail Transit 2.C.3 Develop Model Zoning for Higher-Density, Mixed-Use Development 2.C.8 Expanded Tech Assist to Municipalities

  22. Transportation CO2 Emissions Fuels Vehicles Transportation Demand (VMT) Land Use Transportation Options Available Price of Driving and Options Greenhouse Gas Emission REDUCTIONSTransportation Sector

  23. Desired Transit Outcomes Expand existing transit availability Increase transit options Increase connectivity and accessibility of transportation system

  24. Recommended Transit Actions Implement a Stable Funding Stream to Support Public Transportation Improve Existing Local/Intra-Regional Transit (Bus) Service Expand Local/Intra-Regional Transit (Bus) Service Improve Existing Inter-City Bus Service

  25. Recommended Transit Actions Maintain and Expand Freight Rail Service Maintain and Expand Passenger Rail Service Expand Park-and-Ride Infrastructure Expand and Improve Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure

  26. Key: Begin Work on Action Active Implementation Action Continues Actions: 2009 2012 2015 2020 2025 Reduce VMTs through an IntegratedMulti-Modal Transportation System Essential 2.B.1.a Expand Local Bus Service 2.B.1.b Improve Existing Local Bus Service 2.B.2 a Maintain and Improve Passenger Rail Service 2.B.2.b Maintain and Improve Freight Rail Service 2.B.2.c Establish a Dedicated Funding Source for Public Transportation 2.B.2.e Expand Park-and-Ride Infrastructure 2.B.2.h Improve Existing Inter-city Bus Service Supporting 2.B.1.c Expand/Improve Bike/Ped Infrastructure

  27. Climate Action Plan Emission Reduction Potential

  28. Transportation CO2 Emissions Fuels Vehicles Transportation Demand (VMT) Land Use Transportation Options Available Price of Driving and Options Greenhouse Gas Emission REDUCTIONSTransportation Sector

  29. Addressing Climate Change Impacts Newmarket, NHMay 2006 Fosters Daily Democrat photos

  30. Desired Adaptation Outcomes Facilitate early responses/avoided impacts Enhance communities’ resistance to change Promote resilient communities

  31. Moving Forward • NH Climate and Energy Collaborative • Six members from the business community. • Six members from the public sector. • Six members from the education and nonprofit sectors. • Implementing Partners • “Boots on the Ground”

  32. Contacts Thomas S. Burack Commissioner NH Dept. of Environmental Services Thomas.Burack@des.nh.gov (603) 271-2958

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