This document summarizes a presentation on the San Diego County Water Authority's Climate Action Plan process. It provides an overview of the plan, including a recap of its development, key elements, and remaining steps. It discusses the plan's relationship to the agency's master plan and supplemental environmental impact report. The presentation outlines the plan's greenhouse gas emissions inventory, reduction targets, and strategies to lower emissions from agency operations by 2020 and 2035. It indicates the draft plan and related documents will be released for public review and comment in late 2013.

1. Presented by: Ken Weinberg, Director of Water Resources
Kelley Gage, Senior Water Resources Specialist
Cheryl Laskowski, Ph.D., AECOM

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Recap of 2013 Climate Action Plan Process
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Overview of Climate Action Plan
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Current Issues in Assessment of Greenhouse
Gases
Key Elements of the Water Authority Climate
Action Plan
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Elements of 2013 Supplemental Program EIR
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Remaining Steps
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CAP – Climate Action Plan
CEQA – California Environmental Quality Act
ECO – Energy conservation opportunities
GHG – Greenhouse gas
MT CO2e – Metric tons of carbon equivalent
RTP/SCS – Regional Transportation
plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy
SPEIR – Supplemental Program Environmental
Impact Report
VMT – Vehicle miles traveled
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4. 
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Briefing on local climate studies
State regulatory context for CAP preparation
◦ What is legally required of the Water Authority
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CAP meets legal guidance under AB32 and
CEQA
Received direction from Water Planning
Committee to prepare draft CAP around
compliance targets in AB32
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5. Purpose: Identify long-term actions that
would ensure efficient energy use of
Water Authority facilities
- How can we improve efficiencies?
- Implement design standards for energy
efficiency identified in the CAP
- Distributed generation
- Training and outreach
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6. 
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CAP guides implementation of strategies to reduce GHGs
◦ Address goals of AB32 and CEQA
◦ Identify additional potential measures beyond compliance goals
◦ ECOs in Energy Audit included as a CAP emission reduction strategy
After approval, cost-effective strategies can be
implemented
◦ Ensure Water Authority minimizes greenhouse gas emissions
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7. 
Master Plan guides the Water Authority’s facility
planning effort
◦ Evaluates potential opportunities for renewable energy
◦ Identifies projects that may provide energy price stability
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The Climate Action Plan is being developed in
conjunction with the 2013 Master Plan Update
◦ Will proactively address the issue of climate change as it
relates to activities within the Water Authority
Master Plan
Identify future facilities
needed and associated
emissions
Climate Action
Plan
Will add new facilities to
baseline emissions
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8. Relationship between Energy Policy
and CAP
Energy
Management
Policy
Master Plan
Climate Action Plan
Continuous
Tracking for
Compliance
Annual Energy
Management Report
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10. ‣ Executive Order S-3-05
‣ Identifies climate change as an issue California
needs to address. Goals include:
‣ 2000 emissions levels by 2010
‣ 1990 levels by 2020
‣ 80% below 1990 levels by 2050 (from IPCC)
‣ Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32)
‣ Requires statewide GHG emission reductions
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1990 levels by 2020
‣ CEQA Guidelines Revisions (SB 97)
‣ Requires analysis of GHG emissions
‣ Required to make CEQA determination on GHG
emissions
‣ Comprehensive approach or project-by-project basis
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Cannot hinder State from achieving 2020
goals
Individual projects must undergo CEQA
review
CAP streamlines CEQA analysis for GHG
emissions on future projects
Water Authority has chosen to prepare a
Climate Action Plan (Section 15183.5)
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12. Climate Action Plan (CAP):
• CEQA streamlining for future projects
• Can look at the “big” picture through
comprehensive analysis of cumulative impacts
• Provides broad list of possible mitigation
measures
• Possible cost savings through energy efficiency and
water conservation
• Contributes to regional sustainability goals
• Demonstrates leadership within the community
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13. 
The Climate Action Plan is being developed in
conjunction with the 2013 Master Plan
Update
◦ Purpose: To proactively address the issue of climate
change as it relates to activities within the Water
Authority
◦ The Water Authority is taking action to minimize
our greenhouse gas emissions
Master Plan
Identify future facilities
needed and associated
emissions
Climate Action
Plan
Will add new facilities to
baseline emissions
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14. Scope 2
•Electricity
purchases
(factors in
renewables)
Scope 1
•Administrative
Buildings (KM and ESC)
•Water Facilities (WTP,
FCF, PS, etc.)
•Vehicle Fleet (on and
off road vehicles)
Scope 3
•Wastewater
•Solid waste
disposal
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15. 
Audit conducted Dec 2011 – Feb
2012
Completed report Sept. 2012
DHK Engineers, Inc & SDCWA
Funded by Local Government
Partnership Program (SDG&E &
SDCWA)
Purpose of Level I Audit
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Presented at E&O in May 2013
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◦ Assess energy consumption, rates
and processes
◦ Compile energy use and cost info
◦ Identify potential Energy
Conservation Opportunities (ECO’s)
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17. State path to 2020 is understood*
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AB 32 provides a
statewide goal for
2020
AB 32 and the
Scoping Plan provide
implementing actions
for 2020:
Scoping Plan
provides local
guidance for 2020
Emit no more than
1990 levels
Low Carbon Fuel
Standard, Renewable
Portfolio Standard,
etc.
15% below 20052009 levels by 2020
*There is no local agency goal, but this provides direction.
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18. Path beyond 2020 is less certain
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No specific guidance for determining horizon
year
AB 32 maintains the 1990 emissions limit
beyond 2020 “unless otherwise amended or
repealed”
Executive Order S-3-05 includes the 2020
goal and a goal of 80% below 1990 levels by
2050
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19. Current litigation and Water Authority’s approach
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SANDAG RTP/SCS EIR
◦ EIR was dismissive of
EO-S-3-05
◦ Failed to provide
adequate information
about impacts post2020
◦ Focus was on per capita
VMT, not total GHG
emissions
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Water Authority’s CAP
◦ Standard approach is to
match CAP with GP/MP
horizon year; 2035 for
Water Authority
◦ Post-2020 will be
discussed
◦ Addresses all emissions
sectors
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20. Current litigation and Water Authority’s approach
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County of San Diego CAP
◦ No method of enforcement
◦ Should have conducted
separate environmental
review (addendum to
General Plan EIR was done)
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Water Authority’s CAP
◦ Direct authority over
strategies and
implementation
◦ Commitment to review
CAP by 2020 to ensure
progress
◦ SPEIR being conducted
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21. 2020 Target
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AB 32 Scoping Plan provides guidance for 2020
target to local governments
◦ Allows flexibility and discretion of Lead Agency
◦ Government Operations CAP vs. Community-wide CAP
(Single purpose agency)
(Multi-purpose agency)
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22. 2035 Target
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AB 32:
◦ Maintains the 1990 emissions limit beyond 2020
◦ ARB is to recommend how to continue reductions
beyond 2020
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EO S-3-05 states 80% reduction from 1990
by 2050
◦ Implies greater reductions needed than
“maintaining” 1990 limit; straight line target would
be ~50% below 1990 levels by 2035
◦ No specific compliance plans or strategies
identified by the State at this time
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23. 2020 and 2035 Target Approach
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Focus on 2020 goal
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Evaluate 2035 emissions
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Commit to review CAP before 2020
◦ Allows flexibility to develop strategies beyond 2020
◦ Demonstrates commitment to ongoing action
◦ Check-in point for assessing progress
◦ Provides any legislative updates to be included
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25. Inventory GHG sources: Baseline Emissions
Estimate emission changes over time, including
new Master Plan facilities: Future Emissions
Establish reduction targets
Identify GHG reduction strategies;
document feasibility, cost & implementation
Allow for periodic updates
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26. Baseline Year 2009 Emissions Methodology
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Local Governments Operational Protocol
Includes emissions that the Water Authority
can affect:
• Electricity
• Natural Gas
• Transportation
Fuel
• Refrigerants
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• Solid Waste
• Wastewater
• Water
Activity Data X Emission Factor
kWh
CO2, CH4, N2O per kWh
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27. Baseline Year 2009
Emissions by Sector
Total Emissions:
9,325 MT CO2e
in 2009
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28. Baseline Year 2009 Emissions by Facility
Total Emissions:
9,325 MT CO2e
in 2009
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29. 2020 and 2035 Projections
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Future emissions determine the level of
reductions needed
Facilities developed since 2009
Facilities anticipated by 2020 and 2035
(Master Plan Projects)
Findings and recommended reduction target
to be included in Draft CAP
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30. GHG reductions being evaluated for meeting 2020 target
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Vehicle fleet replacement
Lake Hodges Pumped Storage
Lighting retrofit
HVAC
Twin Oaks Water Treatment Plant air system
changes
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31. GHG and Financial Analysis Overview
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Master Plan projects designed to be energyefficient
Additional reduction opportunities include:
◦ Energy Conservation Opportunities from the Water
Authority’s 2012 Energy Audit
 Lighting and pump upgrades, facility and support
operational adjustments analyzed
 Rate optimization, new pumps, demand management
not analyzed
◦ Alternative electricity and transportation fuel
sources
◦ Hydroelectric: In-line and pumped storage
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32. Reduction Strategy
GHG Savings
Initial Cost
Payback
ECO’s
<100 MT CO2e/yr
$0-10,000+ 20172035
Solar PV
100-200 MT CO2e/yr
$10,000+
2030
Vehicle Fleet Conversion
<10 MT CO2e/yr
$10,000+
After
2035
Hydroelectric Power
200-7,000 MT CO2e/yr
$10,000+
20172032
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33. Example of ECO:
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Twin Oaks Valley WTP-5
◦ SDG&E Incentive - requires monitoring and
performance
◦ Cost $35,500
◦ 10 MT CO2e/yr
◦ Payback: 2017 (installed in 2014)
◦ Lifetime $/ton CO2e: $141
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34. Total Reductions and Target
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Reductions will be compared to the future
emissions anticipated
Master Plan projects have not been fully
analyzed
Target reduction number and whether we are
meeting goals TBD
Confident we will achieve 2020 target in a
cost-effective manner
Committing to 2020 target
Beyond 2035 is uncertain; will be revisited in
CAP updates
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Estimate 2020 and 2035 emissions levels
Finalize reduction quantifications
Establish implementation and monitoring
needed
Finalize draft CAP for public release
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36. Supplemental
Program EIR
Master Plan
Identify future facilities
needed and associated
emissions
Climate Action
Plan
Will add new facilities to
baseline emissions
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38. Types of included projects:
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Initial 50 mgd Carlsbad Desalination Project
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Addition of Regional Water Treatment Capacity
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Addition of 100,000 AF of Carryover Storage
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Expansion of Internal System Capacity
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Rehabilitation of Existing Facilities
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39. Near- and Mid-Term Projects
1. ESP North County Pump Stations
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ESP San Vicente Pump Station 3rd
Pump Drive and Power Supply
Pipelines P3/P4 Conversion
Mission Trails Flow Regulatory
Structure
4a. Lake Murray Control Valve
4b. South County Intertie
System Storage
System Isolation Valves (various
locations)
Asset Management Program (various
locations)
Facility Planning Studies
Potential Long-Term Projects
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4.
Pipeline 6
Second Crossover Pipeline
Camp Pendleton Desalination
Colorado River Conveyance
3
1
3
5
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2
2
4
4
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40. Near- and Mid-Term Projects
1. ESP North County Pump Stations
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ESP San Vicente Pump Station 3rd
Pump Drive and Power Supply
Pipelines P3/P4 Conversion
Mission Trails Flow Regulatory
Structure
4a. Lake Murray Control Valve
4b. South County Intertie
System Storage
System Isolation Valves (various
locations)
Asset Management Program (various
locations)
Facility Planning Studies
Potential Long-Term Projects
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2.
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4.
Pipeline 6
Second Crossover Pipeline
Camp Pendleton Desalination
Colorado River Conveyance
3
1
3
5
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2
2
4
4
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Greenhouse gas emissions analysis
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Biological resources – incorporate NCCP/HCP
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Potential effects and cumulative impacts of
additional project implementation
◦ Not adding new regional supplies
◦ Not revising 2010 Board approved Urban Water
Management Plan
◦ Not covering member agency supply projects
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42. 
April 15 – NOP released for 30-day public
comment; posted at County Clerk’s office
◦ Mailed 61 copies of NOP to federal, state and local
agencies; member agencies; stakeholders
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April 19 - Notice published in Union-Tribune
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April 29 - Public scoping meeting held
◦ Two attendees, no comments
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May 18 – Public comment period closed
◦ Three comment letters received
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43. Agency/Group
Comment
California State Lands
Commission
• Potential Responsible Agency
County of San Diego –
• County CAP included SBX7-7 targets consistent
Planning and Development with SDCWA; coordination to implement
San Diego Bay Council
-Surfrider
• Minimize negative environmental impacts, GHG
emissions, and ‘embedded energy’ in water
-San Diego Audubon Society
supply portfolio
-San Diego Coastkeeper
• Pursue supply options such as IPR and DPR
-Coastal Environmental Rights • Greater per capita water reduction targets
Foundation
• Analyze broad range of conservation
alternatives in EIR
• Develop a preferred “loading order” of water
supply options
• Assess long term conceptual projects in EIR
• CAP should inform prioritization of projects
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44. Date
Description
September 12, 2013 Special Water Planning Committee Meeting – Workshop on Draft
Climate Action Plan and Draft Supplemental PEIR for the 2013
Master Plan
September 26, 2013 Water Planning Committee Meeting – Recap of Master Plan, CAP,
and SPEIR process in preparation for public release
November 2013
Public Release of the Draft Program EIR, CAP and Draft Master
Plan for the 45-day public review and comment period.
January 2014
Public Hearing on Draft Program EIR, CAP and Draft Master Plan.
January 2014
Public Comment Period Closes
February -March
2014
Regular Board Meeting - Certification of Final PEIR and approval
of Final Master Plan and CAP.
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