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City of Palm Coast Green Update and Next Steps

City of Palm Coast Green Update and Next Steps. 2007- Present - Future. 2007. First Steps: Leadership. Mayor Netts Elected Jim Landon joins the City of Palm Coast Green Team and Green City Committee created .

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City of Palm Coast Green Update and Next Steps

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  1. City of Palm Coast GreenUpdate and Next Steps 2007- Present - Future

  2. 2007 First Steps: Leadership • Mayor Netts Elected • Jim Landon joins the City of Palm Coast • Green Team and Green City Committee created “Enhancing the quality of life for our citizens by reducing the City’s footprint on natural resources and promoting sustainable practices”

  3. 2008 First Steps: Leading by Example • City Council adopts Green Resolution (2008-75) • All new City facilities will meet a recognized sustainable design criteria • Pursue Green Local Government Certification • Consider and review mandatory ‘Green’ development standards and encourage ‘Green’ building

  4. 2009 First Steps: Inspiring • City of Palm Coast achieves Silver Green Local Government Certification • City Council adopts Green Development Incentive Program Ordinance(2009-22) • Development Incentives and additional commitment to an Environmental Management System (EMS) and reporting annually

  5. 2010 First Steps: Inspiring • City of Palm Coast achieves Gold Green Local Government Certification “The poster child for green governments in Florida” - Jeremy Nelson, Florida Green Building Coalition

  6. 2010 First Steps: Expanding the Vision • Alternative Energy Team created

  7. 2011-13 First Steps: Expanding the Vision • Strategic Action Plan

  8. Now Regional Recognition • Northeast Florida Regional Council • Regional Award for Excellence in Environmental Stewardship • 2010: Gold Local Government • 2011: Solid Waste & Recycling Program • Florida Planning & Zoning Association Surfcoast Chapter • Outstanding Sustainability Initiative • 2010: Green Development Incentive Program • 2011: Florida Water Star Exhibit • Arbor Day Foundation • Outstanding Sustainability Initiative • 2004-2013: Tree City USA (9 years) • 2005-2013: Growth Award (8 years)

  9. 2013 Expanding Our Vision Alternative Energy Team progress • The Alternate Energy Group has focused on exploring City-Wide energy savings. • Coordinate and align sustainability efforts following State statue for Energy Performance Contracting. • Enlist co-workers and community as partners in reducing waste and energy use.

  10. 2013 Expanding Our Vision Top 6 Energy Consumers City Wide Annual Cost

  11. 2013 Expanding Our Vision Alternative Energy Team progress • The Team’s research efforts led to numerous discussions with governmental and educational entities that have already pursued the program offered in the statute. • Request for Qualifications – Team moved ahead with the evaluation process and selected the team of Siemens/CPH Engineers to provide the service necessary to implement a plan of action. • Staff then negotiated a contract to begin the initial phase of the program.

  12. 2014 Construction & Implementation Performance Assurance Expanding Our Vision Performance Contracting Process Project Development • PCA (Agreement) • Project Construction • Performance Trending • Project Commissioning • Goal Identification • Utility Data Analysis • Financial Analysis • Site Assessment • Determine Viability • PDA (Agreement) • Investment Grade Audit • Energy Engineering • Option Assessment • Project Prioritization • Scope Development • Guarantee Development • M & V Plan Development • Contract Development • Service Agreements • Equipment Trending • Utilities Trending • Site Visits • Energy Support • Quarterly Reporting • Annual Reporting • Guarantee Reporting

  13. 2014 Expanding Our Vision Alternative Energy Team progress • How do we get there from here? • Council approves the Project Development Agreement (PDA) that will allow the Alternative Energy Team to start the Audit Phase with Siemens. • Siemens/CPH completes the audit of selected sites and potential savings projects while working with city staff. • Staff then evaluates audited energy savings option and compiles recommended project listing. • Team schedules a future workshop item with council in 4 – 6 months to present specific project recommendations, expected outcome, projected savings and potential funding sources/options. At this point the Project Development Agreement has been completed and Council may move forward with the process or opt to take no further action if desired. • Projects are completed and savings begin to be realized. A portion of the savings then pays for the projects funding.

  14. 2014 Expanding Our Vision Alternative Energy Team progress • Objective 4.3.3 The Alternative Energy Team’s goal for this project is to share ideas and promote cultural change necessary to reduce energy consumption throughout the City’s operations.

  15. 2014 Council Action Now & Future Alternative Energy Team recommends: Now • Team recommends Council approve resolution authorizing City Manager to execute the Energy Savings Project Development Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. for $ 53,683. Future • After audit completion, staff will evaluate potential energy savings options and present recommended projects to council utilizing the Performance Contracting Agreement (PCA) for recommended implementation.

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