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CITY OF RENTON
AGENDA - Committee of the Whole Meeting
5:45 PM - Monday, November 14, 2022
7th Floor Council Chambers/Videoconference
1. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CENTER/LIBERTY PARK BUILDING
ACTIVATION UPDATE
a) Presentation
2. CLEAN ECONOMY STRATEGY 2.0 UPDATE
a) Priorities
b) Presentation
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Liberty Park Building Activation
Committee of the Whole
November 14, 2022 AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
Liberty Park Building History and Usage
•Historic city building, initially constructed in 1925
and used over last 97+ years for many uses.
•Over the last decade the building was used
primarily as office space.AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
Activating Liberty Park Building, aligns with:
•Mayor’s budget priority of fixing, creating, and
maintaining city assets, and reimagining the use of city
assets.
•City’s Business Plan Goal of “Support planned growth and
influence decisions to foster environmental sustainability”.
•City’s Clean Economy Strategy 2.0
•Opportunity for enhanced collaboration with City’s
Sustainability and Solid Waste Division.
•Opportunity to highlight the Cedar River, one of our city’s
natural resources.AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
Beach Heroes & Salmon Heroes
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
Teacher Professional Development
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
Student Schoolyard Restoration
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
World Water Day
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
Equitable Environmental Education
90% of the
schools we work
with qualify for
program subsidies
and transportation
reimbursements AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
Community Programs
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
ESC Building Seahurst Park
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
ESC Building Seahurst Park
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
Renton Family Water Field Trips
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
Renton Senior Field Trips
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
Renton Senior Field Trips
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
Out-of-School and Teen Leadership
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
Engaging in Environmental Programs
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
Engaging in Environmental Programs
AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
What’s Ahead?AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
Briefing to Committee of the Whole – November 2022
Katie Buchl-Morales Linda Knight
Community and Economic Development Public Works
kbuchl-morales@rentonwa.gov lknight@rentonwa.gov AGENDA ITEM #2. a)
City of Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0
PRIORITIZED ACTION LIST
Introduction
This memorandum presents the initial list of actions for consideration in the Clean Economy Strategy Update (CES). This action list represents the
culmination of an iterative development and review process that included a review of City and regional plans and policies, a vulnerability analysis, a
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory, meetings with the IDT and City project team, community engagement via the Community Advisory
Committee and a public online open house, and a qualitative multi-criteria prioritization analysis (see Figure 1 below). For more information about the
multi-criteria analysis approach, see the appendix to this document.
Figure 1. Development and Review Process for Action List Development
Focus Areas
The draft prioritized action list is organized into the following focus areas:
Buildings & Energy Transportation & Land
Use
Materials &
Consumption
Natural Systems &
Water Resources Community Resilience
& Wellbeing
Review of
City/regional
plans &
policies
Vulnerability
analysis &
GHG emissions
inventory
Community
feedback
IDT meetings
& City
feedback
Multi-criteria
analysis
Prioritized
action list AGENDA ITEM #2. a)
Key
Levers Scope
SPP = Studies/planning/partnerships C = Communitywide
Cap = Capital project/infrastructure M = Municipal
Reg = Regulation/policy/SOP
Vol = Voluntary (e.g., education/outreach program)
Prioritized Actions List by Focus Area
Buildings &
Energy
Goal: Ensure access to clean and reliable energy sources, expand renewable energy sources, support efficient building
standards, and create a more climate-resilient grid.
•Support energy efficiency in buildings.
•Transition to cleaner energy sources.
Strategy: Transition to cleaner energy sources.
ID Action Description Lever Scope
BE 1.1 Support
community solar
projects
Evaluate community solar projects and partnership opportunities such as with Puget Sound Energy (PSE) . Use incentives
and outreach to support the development of residential and small business renewable energy systems and community
solar projects that benefit all residents, particularly communities of color, low-income populations, and members of
limited English-speaking communities.
SPP C
BE
1.10
Join PSE's Green
Power Program
and encourage
community
members to join
Join Puget Sound Energy’s (PSE) Green Power Program (City buildings) and encourage businesses, large energy users, and
residents to enroll in Puget Sound Energy’s (PSE) Green Power Program.
SPP C
BE 1.3 Promote
renewable
energy financing
and incentives
Promote existing renewable energy financing mechanisms for commercial and multi-family properties, such as the
Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program. Promote residential renewable energy incentive and financing
mechanisms to fund residential renewable energy projects.
Vol C AGENDA ITEM #2. a)
ID Action Description Lever Scope
BE 1.5 Require new
buildings to be
solar and EV
charging ready
Require new residential and commercial buildings be solar ready and EV charging ready. Explore incentives and financing
mechanisms for EV infrastructure installation.
Reg C
BE 1.6 Develop all-
electric code for
new buildings
By 2025: - Offer incentives for all-electric new buildings (leverage permit fees, tax exemptions, rebates, etc.), prioritizing
low-income housing.- Hold dialogues and conduct outreach in the community to design new rules and incentives and
communicate air quality benefits.- Conduct a cost effectiveness study to ensure no cost increases for low/medium
income housing from banning fossil fuels in new buildings. By 2030: - Adopt an electrification code banning fossil fuels in
new construction. Pair with relevant exemptions.
Reg C
BE 1.7 Implement
regional heat
pump campaign
for existing
buildings
Implement regional electric heat pump campaign to replace natural gas-powered furnaces and increase energy efficiency
in existing commercial and residential buildings.
Vol C
BE 1.8 Electrify existing
buildings
By 2025:
-Offer incentives for electric retrofits for existing buildings. (leverage permit fees, tax exemptions, rebates, etc.),
prioritizing low-income housing.
-Hold dialogues and conduct outreach in the community to design new rules and incentives and communicate air quality
benefits.
-Perform an electrification feasibility study for existing buildings, analyzing the feasibility and cost of electrification
retrofits.
-Work with the County to coordinate incentives, tools, and messaging.
By 2030:
-Adopt an electrification ordinance for existing buildings to transition from fossil fuels to electric systems.
C AGENDA ITEM #2. a)
Strategy: Support energy efficiency in buildings.
ID Action Description Lever Scope
BE 2.1 Support financing
for building
energy upgrades
Support development of a C-PACER* program in King County. *The Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy and
Resiliency (C-PACER) program, or House Bill 2405, was signed into law June 2020. PACER programs enable the financing
of building improvements, such as energy efficiency upgrades, renewable energy improvements, water conservation,
and resiliency retrofits to address vulnerabilities to earthquakes and other natural disasters
SPP C
BE 2.2 Support
equitable access
to energy
incentives and
financing
Establish long-term partnerships with contractors and utilities to coordinate equitable access for residents and
businesses to resources such as:
• Resources and incentives for retrofits to improve energy efficiency or to switch from natural gas to electricity
• Financial assistance and alternative financing
• Outreach and education about climate change and energy
Partner with utilities to promote existing energy incentive programs in the residential sector. These programs help
reduce upfront costs for investing in more efficient equipment and home improvements.
Vol C
BE 2.3 Implement
energy efficiency
and
weatherization
efforts
Team with PSE and other partners to implement weatherization and energy efficiency efforts throughout the Renton
community. This includes:- Support voluntary energy conservation and efficiency programs.- Advocate for projects that
are energy efficient or enhance energy conservation efforts by the City and its residents.- Partner with utilities and
contractors to help businesses and school districts improve efficiency and upgrade equipment that improves
affordability, comfort, indoor air quality and energy efficiency in all commercial/multifamily buildings and schools.-
Encourage expansion of programs that result in home repair, weatherization, and other energy-efficient improvements
to owner-occupied and rental housing, and promote additional funding for these programs at the state and federal
level.- Establish long-term partnerships with contractors and utilities to coordinate equitable access for residents and
businesses to existing resources such as incentives, alternative financing and financial assistance, and education.
Vol C AGENDA ITEM #2. a)
Transportation &
Land Use
Goal: Promote sustainable land use planning and create a clean, efficient transportation system that centers walking,
bicycling, transit, and electric vehicles.
•Reduce emissions from fossil fuel-powered vehicles.
•Encourage a transition towards cleaner vehicles.
Strategy: Reduce emissions from fossil fuel-powered vehicles.
ID Action Description Lever Scope
TL 1.1 Implement the
Renton Trails and
Bicycle Master
Plan
Implement the Renton Trails and Bicycle Master Plan, promote education and outreach about the plan actions, and
ensure Renton’s codes and standards advance the implementation of the Trails and Bicycle Plan cross sections through
appropriate requirements, phasing, and incentives.
--Promote bicycling and pedestrian safety, access, and awareness of the trail networks through educational programs
and community outreach.
--Minimize obstructions and conflicts along high speed, high traffic streets that restrict the movement of non-motorized
users.
--Provide safe and convenient storage & parking facilities for non-motorized users, esp. at community destinations, and
incentivize facilities in private development.
--Enhance non-motorized connections between neighborhoods, schools, public transit, recreation facilities and other
community destinations.
--Mitigate barriers in the non-motorized network, including freeways, busy intersections, steep slopes, railways, and
waterways.
--Provide facilities that accommodate users of all ages and abilities.
--Utilize Complete Streets and plan for land use densities and mixed-use development patterns.
--Increase system-wide connectivity: between downtown, the Cedar River Planning Area and surrounding
neighborhoods, the regional trails within Renton, and non-motorized networks in adjacent jurisdictions.
In addition, develop and designate appropriate pedestrian and bicycle commuter routes along minor arterial and
collector arterial corridors.
SPP C
TL 1.2 Advocate and
partner regionally
to improve
transit network
Continue to advocate and engage in regional opportunities to improve the transit network to (1) ensure there are safe
non-motorized connections to transit facilities and (2) expand transit access to neighborhoods that are not currently
served by transit and to services, jobs, and activities for seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income residents.
Cap C AGENDA ITEM #2. a)
ID Action Description Lever Scope
TL 1.3 Promote
transition to
electric and
green fuels at
airports and air
travel
Partner with local airports, SeaTac, and regional stakeholders to transition ground support vehicles and equipment to
electric or clean fuel vehicles; promote and incentivize sustainable aviation fuels; increase operating efficiency of aircraft;
lobby/advocate for mandatory fuel economy requirements (to be set by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration)
Vol C
TL 1.6 Increase housing
density along
existing and
planned transit
Continue to plan and implement changes to support higher-density housing, where appropriate, especially along planned
high capacity transit lines, frequent transit routes and in opportunity areas identified by the King County Housing
Authority. Prioritize affordable housing where appropriate to ensure equitable access to transit and amenities.
SPP C
TL 1.7 Transition to
electric off-road
equipment such
as lawnmowers
and leaf blowers.
Conduct outreach and education to residents and businesses on decarbonizing and electrification of off-road vehicles
and equipment. Incentives and/or direct engagement should be targeted on the highest emission sectors: construction,
industrial, lawn and garden, and commercial off-road vehicles and equipment. Develop a strategy for the City to
transition its off-road equipment to electric equipment.
Vol C
TL
1.11
Improve freight
efficiency
Improve the efficiency of freight movement within and throughout the region (e.g. implement truck priority and smart
pedestrian crossing technologies at traffic signals on key routes, develop freight consolidation centers, provide real-time
traffic data/ information for logistics companies to plan around and alleviate congestion).
Educate freight operators & drivers on fuel efficiency actions such as: turn off their trucks/container delivery
trucks/garbage trucks when parked and enforce a “non-idling” policy. Prioritize reducing diesel particulate matter on
projects near disproportionally impacted populations and that advance environmental justice.
Vol C
Strategy: Encourage a transition towards cleaner vehicles.
ID Action Description Lever Scope
TL 2.1 Create an EV plan Create an overall strategy to guide expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure and support adoption of EVs in
Renton. This can include strategies to:
* Expand City-owned charging infrastructure in Renton, while considering chargers' locations, costs, and types.
* Develop incentives and financing mechanism for commercial EV charging stations.
* Promote clean vehicle incentives and programs, especially to ensure equitable distribution of EV benefits. Promote
state and federal EV purchase incentives.
Cap C AGENDA ITEM #2. a)
Materials &
Consumption
Goal: Extend the lifecycle of materials, reduce new consumption, and improve city-wide recycling and composting.
•Increase waste diversion from landfills.
•Promote sustainable consumption and reduce waste generation.
Strategy: Increase waste diversion from landfills.
ID Action Description Lever Scope
MC
1.1
Formalize the
Sustainable
Materials
Management
Plan and
implement key
provisions
Formalize and implement the Sustainable Materials Management Plan and implement key measures within, including:
* Mandate residential recycling and organics collection participation and conduct ongoing enforcement.
* Ban food waste from disposal.
* Consider partnerships and collaborations with business organizations (including the Chamber of Commerce),
businesses with well-established sustainability programs, and EnviroStars regional green business program to engage the
business community in sustainable materials management.
* Support and increase perishable food donations from large and small businesses to local food rescue organizations.
* Promote repair and reuse to reduce waste generation using key engagement and partnership opportunities.
* Adopt a City sustainable purchasing policy that will address packaging, energy efficiency, etc. of goods purchased.
Make supportive system changes and conduct data collection and monitoring
SPP C
MC
1.4
Education and
awareness
Increase education and awareness of waste diversion and waste prevention best practices for residents and businesses.
Focus on opportunities for common residential waste products that have significant climate benefits, such as food waste,
but ensure messaging also includes recycling and composting. Work with partners and existing campaigns as applicable,
especially for textile waste and food waste.
SPP C AGENDA ITEM #2. a)
Strategy: Promote sustainable consumption and reduce waste generation.
ID Action Description Lever Scope
MC
2.1
Lobby for state
policy changes.
Lobby at the State level for changes for packaging, disposal, and other waste policies SPP C AGENDA ITEM #2. a)
Strategy: Improve resilience of natural systems to climate change impacts, including flooding.
ID Action Description Lever Scope
NS 1.1 Strengthen and
revise critical
areas code and
regulation
Strengthen, revise, and continue to enforce codes and regulation for critical areas, including conservation areas and
areas subject to flooding, seismic, geologic, and coal mine hazards. Continue to plan and support planning and zoning
efforts to restrict land use in habitats, open spaces, and sensitive aquifer recharge areas. Protect and enhance aquifer
recharge and other water sources.
Reg C
NS 1.2 Implement and
enforce the
Hazard Mitigation
Plan and
Stormwater
Management
Program Plan
Implement the Renton addendum to the Hazard Mitigation Plan and the 2022 Stormwater Management Program Plan to
assess and mitigate flooding risks, including key measures to:
* Mitigate flooding in vulnerable and critical areas
* Assess risks to Renton's water systems
* Study flood risk reduction in key areas
* Provide back-up power at utility pumping facilities
* Develop a Stormwater Management Action Plan (SMAP)
* Continue to develop, implement, and enforce best management practices related to pollution prevention and response
* Conduct outreach and involve the community in stormwater management
Cap C
NS 1.3 Protect and
enhance natural
drainage
Protect the integrity of natural drainage systems, such as wetlands, streams, floodplains, green spaces, and other areas
that support the flow of water by:
*Protecting buffers along wetlands and surface waters to facilitate infiltration and maintain stable water temperatures,
provide for biological diversity, reduce amount and velocity of run-off, and provide for wildlife habitat.
* Continuing and expanding incentives for low-impact development projects (e.g., bioretention facilities, permeable
pavement) and exploring LID requirements for new developments as part of land use code.
* Modeling low impact development (LID) practices on high-profile parcels and public right-of-ways.
* Acquiring sensitive areas such as wetlands, flood plains, and wildlife habitat for conversion to parks and greenbelts.
Cap C
Strategy: Preserve, restore, and protect natural systems and increase opportunities for carbon sequestration
Natural Systems &
Water Resources Goal: Preserve and enhance the integrity, health and abundance of natural areas, ecosystems, and water resources.
•Improve resilience of natural systems to climate change impacts, including flooding.
•Preserve, restore, and protect natural systems and increase opportunities for carbon sequestration.AGENDA ITEM #2. a)
ID Action Description Lever Scope
NS 2.1 Support food
access and
expand gardens
Partner with nonprofits, low-income communities, and underrepresented communities to expand urban agriculture
opportunities in community gardens, schools, and parks and on rooftops.
SPP C
NS 2.2 Implement the
10-Year Urban
Forest
Management
Plan.
Implement the 10-Year Urban Forest Management Plan. In particular: * Maintain the public tree inventory*Increase
citywide tree canopy cover*Apply a no-net-loss approach to tree canopy cover*Grow a sustainable and resilient urban
forest*Use tree canopy assessment data for tree management policies*Update and strengthen tree
ordinances*Maintain active communications with diverse audiences and provide education and training
workshops*Enforce tree regulations*Use existing data systems or new research to evaluate heat islands and canopy
cover to understand how to serve underserved communities.
SPP C
NS 2.3 Implement the
Parks,
Recreation, and
Natural Areas
Plan
Implement the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Areas Plan, particularly key measures to: * Expand parks and recreational
opportunities in new and existing locations with an identified need.* Increase resources for maintaining parks, recreation
facilities and natural areas.* Conduct natural area inventories. Inventories should specify site characteristics and identify
threats to sensitive areas.* Manage natural areas using a continuum approach. Evaluate sites and apply a management
strategy along a continuum from minimal maintenance to maintaining a restored natural area.
SPP C
AGENDA ITEM #2. a)
Community
Resilience &
Wellbeing
Goal: Ensure all communities are prepared for climate related impacts and have equitable access to resources and tools to
adapt to climate change.
• Increase community capacity - particularly those most vulnerable - to respond to future climate change.
• Prepare Renton for future extreme events.
Strategy: Increase community capacity - particularly those most vulnerable - to respond to future climate change.
ID Action Description Lever Scope
CR 1.1 Spur local,
climate-
related jobs
Promote climate-safe jobs by:
* Understanding how many industries and jobs in Renton already support climate action or climate resilience.
* Partnering with Renton Technical College to identify and promote job training programs for green industries
* Developing and implementing an Economic Development Plan to actively recruit and retain green companies of all sizes.
* Working with businesses on guidelines for safe work in outdoor environments during periods of heat and poor air quality
to keep workers safe. Partner with State and County health departments.
SPP C
CR 1.3 Provide
climate
awareness
resources and
education
Provide educational resources and opportunities to help residents become aware of and engage in implementation of
climate initiatives.
* Identify local organizations and institutions to work with to provide education and hear from community members.
* Communicate community and municipal GHG emissions and consider building a public-facing dashboard that includes
information on Renton's GHG emissions and personal carbon footprints.
* Support local schools in developing and implementing curriculums and programs for climate and sustainability education.
Partner with organizations to help implement.
* Deploy periodic community surveys to solicit feedback and understand concerns.
Vol C
Strategy: Prepare Renton for future extreme events.
ID Action Description Lever Scope
CR 2.1 Provide
temporary
housing and
services
during
extreme
weather
events and
Provide resources to residents during extreme weather events and natural disasters (heat waves, freezing conditions, smoke
events, etc.):
* Plan and implement neighborhood cooling, clean air, and resource centers that residents can go to. Prioritize these
locations in neighborhoods with disadvantaged communities.
* Identify and communicate areas for rapid or temporary housing in case of emergency or natural disaster.
* Expand emergency services to unsheltered populations during extreme weather events (e.g. heatwaves, freezing
conditions, smoke events, etc.).
SPP C AGENDA ITEM #2. a)
ID Action Description Lever Scope
natural
disasters
CR 2.2 Identify and
communicate
evacuation
routes
Identify and communicate evacuation routes in case of emergency or natural disaster. SPP C
CR 2.3 Provide
critical
standby
emergency
power
Provide back-up emergency power generation for critical City infrastructure, for example the City of Renton Maintenance
Facility to allow for full operation of the facility, which is the City’s Emergency Command center for responding to any
significant hazard that results in an emergency. Facilitate needed partnerships to ensure equitable access to power for all.
Cap M
CR 2.4 Incentivize
adaptation
upgrades
Offer rebates and incentives to encourage adaptation upgrades on residential and commercial properties (e.g., reducing
paved areas to address runoff and heat, green roofs, permeable pavement, air filters, fans). Provide grant-funded housing
retrofits, prioritizing senior facilities and/or other climate vulnerable communities. Research similar programs to understand
how peer cities incentivize adaptation. Consider expanding the Housing Repair Assistance Program to include adaptation
upgrades.
Vol C
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TO: Katie Buchl-Morales, City of Renton Senior Planner
FROM: Cascadia Consulting Group
DATE: April 14, 2022
SUBJECT: Forecasted Emissions & Recommended Reduction Targets
Introduction
Cascadia Consulting Group (“Cascadia”) prepared the following memo for the City of Renton to
summarize the city’s 2019 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and propose GHG emissions
reduction targets for adoption as part of the Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0.
Baseline Emissions
City of Renton completed its first GHG inventory in 2009. Since 2009, inventory methodology,
available datasets, and calculation platforms have improved considerably, obscuring
meaningful comparisons between 2009 and 2019.1 Appendix A provides a high-level overview
of the changes in methodology from 2009 to 2019.
The 2019 inventory provides context for target-setting, allows the City to measure progress over
time, and helps inform which actions will have the greatest GHG emissions reduction
benefits. Figure 1 summarizes Renton’s 2019 communitywide emissions in metric tons of carbon
dioxide equivalent (MTCO2e) and shows the relative contribution of each sector (electricity,
natural gas, transportation, solid waste) and subsector (residential, commercial, industrial) to
Renton’s overall 2019 GHG community emissions.2
Figure 1. Renton's 2019 communitywide GHG emissions, by sector and subsector.
1 Inventories include emissions that could be reliably estimated/calculated using (1) best available data and (2) the standard
methodology outlined in the U.S. Community Protocol (USCP).
2 Renton’s 2019 government operations GHG inventory is still in progress due to an outstanding data request from an electricity
utility. However, government operation emissions typically only make up approximately 1% of communitywide emissions, and these
emissions are included in the communitywide inventory total.
-
100
200
300
400
500
600
Electricity Natural Gas Fuel Oil On-Road Off-Road Waste Wastewater Refrigerants
Energy Transportation OtherThousand MTCO2eResidential Commercial Industrial
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Analysis
Cascadia analyzed 2019 emissions, noting the following key takeaways:
● Energy consumption (55%) and on-road transportation (25%) contributed the largest
percentages of total community-wide emissions.
● Of the 55% of emissions from energy consumption, 40% were from electricity, while 14%
were from natural gas, and 1% were from fuel oil.
o Commercial electricity emissions are greater than both residential and
industrial electricity emissions combined. Electricity emissions were 283,972
MTCO2e in the commercial subsector compared to 195,816 MTCO2e and 83,902
MTCO2e in the residential and industrial subsectors, respectively.
o Natural gas emissions were comparable for the residential and commercial
sectors, making up about 80% of total natural gas emissions. Natural gas
emissions were 86,154 MTCO2e in the residential subsector and 74,446 MTCO2e
in the commercial subsector, compared to 39,341 MTCO2e in the industrial
subsector.
● Transportation emissions are the second largest source of total emissions, making up
590,865 MTCO2e. On-road vehicles made up 63% of transportation emissions, while
aviation emissions made up about 29% and vehicles/equipment made up 8%.
● Remaining emissions consist of emissions from wastewater treatment, solid waste
generation and disposal, and use of refrigerants. Combined, these three sources
contributed approximately 5.4% of total community emissions.
o Refrigerants contributed 3.8% of community emissions (55,693 MTCO2e).
o Solid waste contributed about 1% of community emissions. Emissions from
landfilled garbage were 15,627 MTCO2e, while composted waste emitted 1,254
MTCO2e.
o Wastewater treatment contributed about 0.5% of community emissions. 97% of
these emissions are from process effluent discharge to rivers and estuaries.
Emissions Forecast
The timeline for Renton’s Clean Economy Strategy 2.0 aligns with another Cascadia-led project:
a four-county geographic emissions analysis (Puget Sound Regional Emissions Analysis;
“PSREA”). For the PSREA project, Cascadia quantified 2019 GHG emissions for King, Kitsap,
Pierce, and Snohomish counties (and all cities in King County, including Renton). Cascadia is
using the 2019 inventory data, combined with regional forecasts, to develop a “wedge analysis,”
which visually depicts projected emissions and emissions reductions through 2050. This tool
is currently under development and will be used to prepare an emissions forecast for Renton.
Emissions calculated through the PSREA project and the Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0
project vary slightly. Due to the broad scope of the PSREA project, the data used in the inventory
was often provided at the county level instead of city level. As a result, the emissions allocated
to Renton from certain sectors were done so using population scaling, rather than measured
consumption. Despite slight differences in the estimation method of emissions in these two
projects due to available data, both inventories are compliant with the U.S. Community Protocol.
AGENDA ITEM #2. a)
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Although there is a slight variance in emissions totals, this discrepancy is less than 1% of total
emissions, and as such, Cascadia has high confidence that use of the PSREA wedge analysis
will be reflective of Renton's 2019 starting point. The differences in data sources and inventory
scope are presented in Table 1 to provide context and clarity for differences between the two
inventories.
Table 1: Summary of Renton and PSREA emissions totals and explanations of differences.
Sector Emissions Source Renton (MTCO2e) PSREA (MTCO2e) Notes on Variances
Energy Electricity 592,438 592,450 N/A
Natural Gas 206,466 211,113 PSREA calculated emissions using custom
emissions factors for each utility. Renton’s
inventory used the default natural gas
emissions factor in ClearPath.3
Fuel Oil 9,503 9,503 N/A
Transportation On-Road 371,587 402,973 Both inventories used the same VMT and
vehicle/fuel type breakdown. PSREA used
Puget Sound Regional Council’s (PSRC)
previously calculated on-road transportation
emissions. Renton’s inventory calculated
emissions using ClearPath defaults.
Off-Road 47,800 47,800 N/A
Aviation 171,478 145,629 PSREA did not include emissions from
Renton Municipal Airport.
Waste and
Wastewater
Compost 1,254 1,462 PSREA calculated emissions using the EPA
WARM tool while Renton’s inventory
calculated emissions using ClearPath
defaults.
Landfill 15,627 18,457 PSREA calculated emissions using the EPA
WARM tool while Renton’s inventory
calculated emissions using ClearPath
defaults.
Wastewater 7,512 0 PSREA did not allocate wastewater
emissions to individual cities.
Other Refrigerants 55,693 55,693 N/A
Total 1,479,358 1,485,080 Less than 1% variance
Proposed Emissions Reduction Targets
Considerations
City of Renton is a member of the King County-Cities Climate Collaboration (K4C). Through K4C,
King County and partner cities work to coordinate and enhance the effectiveness of local
government climate and sustainability action. In June 2021, K4C adopted GHG reduction targets
that are consistent with those established by the Growth Management Planning Council
3 The City of Renton’s 2019 GHG inventories were completed using ClearPath. ClearPath is the “leading online software platform for
completing GHG inventories, forecasts, climate action plans, and monitoring at the community-wide and/or government operations
scales (https://icleiusa.org/clearpath/).”
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(GMPC). These targets are more aggressive than state and federal targets, signaling its
members’ commitment to bold climate action.
Table 2: Summary of GHG emissions reduction targets as a percentage of baseline emissions
Jurisdiction Baseline Year 2030 2040 2050
United States 2005 50-52% - Net zero
Washington State 1990 45% 70% 95% + net zero
K4C 2007 50% 75% 95% + net zero
Science-Based Targets 2019 TBD TBD TBD
Data Sources:
− United States Long Term Strategy, White House
− Greenhouse Gases, WA Department of Ecology
− 2021 Countywide Planning Policies, King County
Cascadia recommends that Renton adopt greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets as an
indication of the City's commitment to climate action. The City may elect to adopt K4C targets,
or develop progressive science-based targets (SBTs) through ICLEI.
By adopting the K4C targets, Renton will be able to:
● Align with peer cities in King County.
● Stay up to date on regional climate action efforts and collective progress.
● Seek inspiration and guidance from other members with similar local contexts.
● Support local opportunities for synergistic policies and programs. For example, City of
Issaquah joined other eastside cities in developing a regional heat pump campaign to
reduce dependence on natural gas.
● Keep pace with the region, while benefitting from knowledge of peer cities who may be
further ahead in terms of climate action and implementation.
Renton also has the option to develop and adopt Science-Based Climate Targets (SBTs) with
the support of ICLEI, using the 2019 GHG inventory. SBTs are “measurable and actionable
environmental targets that allow cities to align their actions with societal sustainability goals and
the biophysical limits that define the safety and stability of earth systems [Science-Based Climate
Targets: A Guide for Cities, Nov. 2020].” If Renton chose to develop SBTs, the 2050 target would
likely be aligned with K4C but would include potentially more ambitious interim year targets
(e.g., a 60% reduction by 2030 instead of 50%).
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Appendix A: 2009 and 2019 Emissions
This appendix provides an overview of Renton’s 2009 emissions and comparison to the 2019
inventory. The 2009 inventory was completed using ICLEI’s Clean Air and Climate Protection
software, which was the industry standard at the time. This tool was later replaced by
ClearPath, the current industry standard, which was used to complete the 2019 inventory.
Table 3: Summary table that compares GHG emissions, population, and per capita emissions over time.
Summary Statistics Table 2009 2019
Emissions (MTCO2e) 1,227,091 1,479,358
Population 87,668 104,700
Per capita emissions (MTCO2e) 14.00 14.13
Baseline Emissions Adjustments
Cascadia updated its inventory approach from 2009 to 2019 based on best practices, latest
GHG inventory methodology/protocols, and available datasets, summarized in the table below:
Table 4: Summary table that details updates to the 2019 inventory appro ach compared to 2009.
Emissions Source 2009 2019
Electricity 5.07 MTCO2e per capita
- Equally distributed “Lighting” electricity
consumption among residential,
commercial, and municipal sources.
- Used eGRID emission factors to calculate
electricity emissions.
5.66 MTCO2e per capita
- Attributed “Lighting” electricity
consumption to emissions from
government operations.
- Used calculated utility-specific emission
factors.
Natural Gas 1.90 MTCO2e per capita 1.97 MTCO2e per capita
- No change in methodology.
Fuel Oil Emissions not calculated
- Did not include community fuel oil
consumption data.
0.09 MTCO2e per capita
- Included state-wide fuel oil data scaled to
Renton by employee count.
On Road 6.25 MTCO2e per capita
- PSRC provided on road Vehicle Miles
Travelled (VMT) by vehicle type.
3.55 MTCO2e per capita
- PSRC did not provided on road VMT by
vehicle type; used national defaults.
Off Road Emissions not calculated
- Did not include community off-road data.
0.46 MTCO2e per capita
- Off-road emissions were estimated using
an EPA MOVES Model.
Aviation 0.61 MTCO2e per capita
- Only included aviation gasoline emissions
from SeaTac.
1.64 MTCO2e per capita
- Included emissions from Renton Municipal
Airport, Boeing Field, and SeaTac for both
aviation gasoline and jet kerosene.
Solid Waste 0.17 MTCO2e per capita
- Utilized EPA WARM model for
calculations.
0.16 MTCO2e per capita
- Used ClearPath’s built-in calculators.
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Emissions Source 2009 2019
Wastewater
Emissions not calculated
- Did not include this emissions source.
0.07 MTCO2e per capita
- Included wastewater emissions from
South Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Refrigerants Emissions not calculated
- Did not include this emissions source.
0.53 MTCO2e per capita
- Scaled national EPA data using Renton’s
population.
AGENDA ITEM #2. a)
Katie Buchl-Morales, Senior Planner
kbuchl-morales@rentonwa.gov
425-430-6578
Linda Knight, Sustainability & Solid Waste Manager
lknight@rentonwa.gov
425-430-7703
Council Briefing
November 2022 AGENDA ITEM #2. b)
Welcome!
Timeline |Engagement |Focus Areas |Prioritized Actions | Implementation AGENDA ITEM #2. b)
What is a Clean Economy Strategy?
A roadmap of local policies
to reducegreenhouse gas
emissions,enhance
environmental
sustainability,and prepare
for climate change.AGENDA ITEM #2. b)
Clean Economy Strategy 2.0: Project Goals
The Clean Economy Strategy update (“CES 2.0”) aims to build on the
foundation of the 2011 CES to create a new plan that:
Reflects the
latest science
Incorporates recommendations
refined through work with dozens
of peer cities and tailored to
Renton’s needs
Is informed by
community
input AGENDA ITEM #2. b)
Local Climate Risks/Impacts
Increased heat
Warmer summers with longer and more intense heat waves
Heavy Rains, Flooding, Landslides
More frequent and intense precipitation and storms that cause
extreme flooding and increase landslide risk
Wildfire
More frequent, intense wildfires from rising temperatures and drought
AGENDA ITEM #2. b)
Clean Economy Strategy 2.0: Timeline
Implement
Clean
Economy
Strategy
Finalize &
Adopt Clean
Economy
Strategy
Develop
Draft Clean
Economy
Strategy
Assess
Strategies &
Actions
Identify
Goals,
Strategies, &
Actions
Develop
Engagement
Strategy &
Assess
Emissions
Kick-off &
Review
Progress to
Date
December 2021 to Early 2023 AGENDA ITEM #2. b)
Interdepartmental Team (IDT)
✓Renton Regional Fire Authority
✓Community and Economic Development
✓Public Works
✓Parks and Recreation
✓Executive Services
✓Finance
✓Equity, Housing, and Human Services
✓Police
✓City Attorney's Office
Community Advisory Committee
✓Civic organizations
✓Education
✓Boards, committees, commissions
✓Development community
✓Agencies
✓Hospitality
✓Aviation/aerospace
Citywide Participation/Involvement
Other public engagement
✓Youth, business owners, other missing voices, etc.AGENDA ITEM #2. b)
Clean Economy Strategy 2.0: Community Feedback
•Community Workshop
•17 participants
•Community Survey
•Online May 22 through June 22
•238 English, 65 Chinese, and 2 Tagalog responses
AGENDA ITEM #2. b)
Clean Economy Strategy 2.0: Survey & Open House
Community Input Received Project Component
Open house participants supported most
draft strategies and actions &
strong support for strategies from survey
participants.•Strategy and action development
Participants expressed concern equity
considerations of some actions; incentives
are important.
Prioritizing social equity and vulnerable
community members is very important.
•Strategy and action implementation: Incorporate
appropriate engagement to vulnerable and
frontline communities into actions.
Survey respondents are very concerned
about climate impacts and have
experienced discomfort, changes in daily
routine and adverse health impacts.
•Strategy and action implementation
Renton's emissions reduction and climate
resilience goals should be on par with King
County's.
•Emissions target setting and strategy and action
development AGENDA ITEM #2. b)
Where do Renton’s
Greenhouse Gas
Emissions come from?AGENDA ITEM #2. b)
95% of Renton’s emissions are from energy & transportation
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100
200
300
400
500
600
Electricity Natural Gas Other Energy
Sources
On-Road Vehicles Aviation Off-Road
Equipment
Refrigerants Solid WasteThousands of MTCO2eResidential Commercial Industrial Passenger Freight/Service
55%5%40%AGENDA ITEM #2. b)
Grey slice represents emissions Renton needs to address to achieve goal
AGENDA ITEM #2. b)
Focus Areas and Strategies
What are the focus areas and strategies for the
Renton Clean Economy Strategy 2.0? AGENDA ITEM #2. b)
Focus Areas
Buildings &
Energy
Transportation
& Land Use
Consumption
& Materials
Management
Water &
Natural
Systems
Community
Resilience &
Wellbeing AGENDA ITEM #2. b)
Strategy Development: Where We’ve Been
Prioritized
action list
DRAFT
action list
Quantitative
analysis
IDT & City
feedback
Multi-criteria
analysis
DRAFT action
list
Review of
City/regional
plans &
policies
Vulnerability
analysis &
GHG
inventory
Community
feedback
IDT & City
feedback
Science &
best
practices
AGENDA ITEM #2. b)
Prioritized Action List = 32 Actions
Equity
15%Feasibility
10%
GHG Impact
20%
Strategy Development: Multicriteria Analysis
Community
Support
10%
Cost
15%
Co-benefits
10%
Resilience
Impact
20%AGENDA ITEM #2. b)
Strategies & Actions:
Implementation Planning
AGENDA ITEM #2. b)
Buildings & Energy Priority Actions
Strategy: Transition to cleaner energy sources
Action MCA Score
Support community solar projects 3.63
Promote renewable energy financing & incentives 3.23
Require new buildings to be solar and EV charging
ready 3.87
Develop all-electric code for new buildings 3.23
Implement regional heat pump campaign for
existing buildings 3.20
Electrify existing buildings 3.03
Join PSE’s Green Power Program and encourage
community members to join 2.80 AGENDA ITEM #2. b)
Buildings & Energy Priority Actions
Strategy: Support energy efficiency in buildings
Action MCA Score
Support financing for building energy upgrades 3.95
Support equitable access to energy incentives and
financing 3.80
Implement energy efficiency and weatherization
efforts 3.75
AGENDA ITEM #2. b)
Transportation & Land Use Priority Actions
Strategy: Reduce emissions from fossil fuel-
powered vehicles
Action MCA Score
Implement the Renton Trails and Bicycle Master
Plan 3.90
Advocate and partner regionally to improve the
transit network 2.95
Promote a transition to electric and green fuels for
airports and air travel 3.53
Increase housing density along existing and planned
transit 3.52
Improve freight efficiency 2.95 AGENDA ITEM #2. b)
Transportation & Land Use Priority Actions
Strategy: Encourage a transition towards cleaner
vehicles
Action MCA Score
Create an EV plan 3.73
Transition to electric off-road equipment, such as
lawnmowers and leaf blowers 3.43
AGENDA ITEM #2. b)
Consumption & Materials Management Priority Actions
Strategy: Increase waste diversion from landfill
Action MCA Score
Formalize the Sustainable Materials Management
Plan and implement key provisions 3.43
Education and awareness 2.55
AGENDA ITEM #2. b)
Consumption & Materials Management Priority Actions
Strategy: Promote sustainable consumption and
reduce waste generation
Action MCA Score
Lobby for state policy changes 2.57
AGENDA ITEM #2. b)
Water & Natural Systems Priority Actions
Strategy: Improve resilience of natural systems to
climate change impacts, including flooding
Action MCA Score
Strengthen and revise critical areas code and
regulation 3.42
Implement and enforce the Hazard Mitigation Plan
and Stormwater Management Program Plan 3.32
Protect and enhance natural drainage 3.32
AGENDA ITEM #2. b)
Water & Natural Systems Priority Actions
Strategy: Preserve, restore, and protect natural
systems to increase opportunities for carbon
sequestration
Action MCA Score
Support food access and expand gardens 3.55
Implement the 10-Year Urban Forest Management
Plan 2.87
Implement the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Areas
Plan 2.80
AGENDA ITEM #2. b)
Community Resilience & Well-being Priority Actions
Strategy: Increase community capacity -particularly
those most vulnerable -to respond to future
climate change.
Action MCA Score
Spur local, climate-related jobs 3.63
Provide climate awareness resources and education 3.47
AGENDA ITEM #2. b)
Community Resilience & Well-being Priority Actions
Strategy: Prepare Renton for extreme events
Action MCA Score
Provide temporary housing and services during
extreme weather events and natural disasters 3.90
Identify and communicate evacuation routes 3.82
Provide critical standby emergency power 3.43
Incentivize adaptation upgrades 3.33
AGENDA ITEM #2. b)
Implementation Planning
Goal: Equip the City to implement actions in the CES so that we can meet
emissions and resilience targets.
Lead Entity Partners Timeframe Cost Metrics Funding
Strategy
Key Next
Steps
Other
Considerations
City
department
that will
complete work
related to the
action
Other
departments,
organizations,
businesses, and
groups that will
support the
action
•Short term
(<5 years)
•Medium
term (5-10
years)
•Long term
(>10 years)
Cost to the
City, balanced
by potential
ongoing cost
savings
($-$$$$$)
Quantitative
metrics that
the City will
use to track
progress
towards goals
Existing funds
and other
funding
available to
complete the
action
First steps
that the City
should take
to move this
action
forward
Equity
considerations,
unintended
consequences,
barriers, etc.AGENDA ITEM #2. b)
Feedback from Planning Commission
•Create more opportunities for walkable 15-minute neighborhoods
•Elevate transportation and land use strategies to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions
•Need to prioritize resilience of energy grid
•Collaborate with community partners
•Transition workforce to support a green economy AGENDA ITEM #2. b)
Project Next Steps
•Report Development, September –
December 2023
•Public comment, January 2023
AGENDA ITEM #2. b)
Katie Buchl-Morales
KBuchl-Morales@Rentonwa.gov
425-430-6578
Linda Knight
LKnight@Rentonwa.gov
425-430-7397
Stay up-to-date online: RentonCES.com
Contact Info
AGENDA ITEM #2. b)
Thank you!AGENDA ITEM #2. b)