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The Rhode Island Greenhouse Gas Process

The Rhode Island Greenhouse Gas Process. Forestry, Land Use and Climate Change: Strategies for Rhode Island Workshop June 1, 2004. Regional Drivers. New England Governors/Eastern Canadian Premiers (NEG/ECP) Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) August 2001 Targets: 1990 levels by 2010

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The Rhode Island Greenhouse Gas Process

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  1. The Rhode Island Greenhouse Gas Process Forestry, Land Use and Climate Change: Strategies for Rhode Island Workshop June 1, 2004

  2. Regional Drivers New England Governors/Eastern Canadian Premiers (NEG/ECP) Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) August 2001 Targets: • 1990 levels by 2010 • 10% below 1990 by 2020 • 75 % below by 1990 long term

  3. Temperature/Sea-level rise 3ºF Providence since 1900 3ºF Narragansett Bay since 1950 Potential Impacts Flooding Saltwater intrusion Loss of fishing, farming, and forestry industries Public health Increases in heat-related deaths, respiratory illnesses and insect-borne diseases State Drivers

  4. 440 miles of coastline -most subject to flooding loss of coastal wetlands/flood storage saltwater intrusion into most densely developed areas Sea Level Rise in Rhode Island

  5. Relationship to Other Priorities/Co-Benefits Air Quality Improved compliance with air quality standards Reduced economic costs associated with air pollution Energy Lower energy costs Reduced economic dependence on imported oil More reliable energy supply State Drivers (continued)

  6. Participate in Regional Strategies NEGC/EPC, OTAC, STAPPA/ALAPPCO, NESCAUM, Attorneys General efforts, etc. Build on Existing Programs Air quality Energy Build Consensus Articulate as Economic as well as Environmental Agenda Rhode Island’s Approach

  7. Stakeholders Associated Builders and Contractors Audubon Society of Rhode Island Brown University Business Roundtable Conservation Law Foundation Department of Administration Governor's Policy Office (ex officio) Narragansett Electric Nat. Fed’n of Independent Businesses New England Gas Company Northern RI Chamber of Commerce Oil Heat Institute Providence Chamber of Commerce RI Builder's Association RI Dept. of Environmental Management RI Dept. of Transportation RI Economic Development Corp. RI House, Policy Office (ex officio) RI League of Cities and Towns RI Petroleum Institute RI Public Interest Research Group RI Public Transit Authority RI Division of Public Utilities and Carriers RI Senate, Policy Office (ex officio) RI Society of Environmental Professionals RI State Energy Office RI Statewide Planning Save The Bay Sierra Club Sustainability Coalition The Energy Council of Rhode Island US EPA (ex officio) US DOE (ex officio)

  8. Action Plan (July 2002) Plan Components: • Baseline • Reductions Target(s) • GHG Reduction Options • Implementation Plan An effective, achievable plan

  9. Baseline Emissions for RI Compared to NEG/ECP Targets

  10. 52 Options 49 Consensus 3 Non-consensus Results All options include estimated Carbon Saved and Co-benefits

  11. Projected Carbon Savings Consensus Decision: 49 Options that, when aggregated, can meet the NEG/ECP premiers’ target in 2020.

  12. Net Economic Benefits and GHG Savings vs. Baseline Cumulative net economic benefit for implementing in-state options: Over $700 Million!

  13. Co-Benefits: Impacts of Options on Emissions Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) PM10 Emissions

  14. Higher Priority RI Consensus In-State Options

  15. Higher Priority RI Consensus In-State Options

  16. 6 options selected as “high priorities” Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS): Proposal Considered in 2003 Legislature; Resubmitted in 2004 Vehicle Efficiency Incentives (VEI): ProposalConsidered in 2003 Legislature; refining to resubmit in 2004 Transit-Oriented Development (TOD): Statewide Planning and others leading efforts Appliance Efficiency Requirements: Proposal Considered in 2003 Legislature, Resubmitted in 2004 Buildings/Facilities: Tax Credits, C/I Fossil Heated Retrofit, Industrial Targeting: Underway Phase II (September 02 – June 03)

  17. Continue with Phase II strategies RPS VEI TOD Fossil Fuel Retrofit/Energy Efficiency Phase III (Underway)

  18. Work on additional Priorities Combined Heat and Power Government “Lead by Example” Package: Fleets, buildings, purchasing, renewables Automobile Emissions Standards Fossil Fuel System Benefit Charge Urban/Suburban Forestry Education & Outreach Phase III (Underway)

  19. Continue Implementing Phase II & III Strategies (including forestry and agriculture options) Work on additional Priorities System Benefit Charge for Fossil Fuels Reducing Vehicle Miles Traveled Municipal Initiative (Lead by Example) Higher Education Initiative Tracking and Evaluation Systems Phase IV (Start Sept. 04)

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