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Preparing Philadelphia for Climate Change Sarah Wu and Rich Freeh
Philadelphia Office of Sustainability May 31, 2018
SLIDE 2 PHILADELPHIA LAW DEPARTMENT PHILADELPHIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PROPERTY FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS MANAGING DIRECTOR’S OFFICE MAYOR’S OFFICE OFFICE OF TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT MAYOR’S OFFICE OF COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT AND OPPORTUNITY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE OF FLEET MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE OF INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY OFFICE OF OPEN DATA & DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION PHILADELPHIA CITY COUNCIL PHILADELPHIA CITY PLANNING COMMISSION PHILADELPHIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE PHILADELPHIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH PHILADELPHIA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE PHILADELPHIA ENERGY AUTHORITY PHILADELPHIA FIRE DEPARTMENT PHILADELPHIA GAS WORKS PHILADELPHIA HOUSING AUTHORITY PHILADELPHIA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PHILADELPHIA PARKS & RECREATION PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPARTMENT PHILADELPHIA PRISON SYSTEM PHILADELPHIA REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PHILADELPHIA STREETS DEPARTMENT PHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT SEPTA PECO CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
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Since 2010, Philadelphia has experienced:
The two wettest years on record The three hottest summers on record The two snowiest winters on record The most days over 90 degrees on record The wettest day on record Two hurricanes And a derecho.
SLIDE 9 Adaptation:
Reduce harm from climate change
Mitigation:
Reduce causes
change
SLIDE 10 Adaptation:
Reduce harm from climate change
Mitigation:
Reduce causes
change
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ADAPTATIO ION PLA PLANNIN ING PR PROCESS
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Average Number of Days per Year above 95°F
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SEA EA LEV LEVEL RIS RISE
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SEA LEV LEVEL RIS RISE
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SEA LEV LEVEL RIS RISE AND AND STORM SURGE
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Growing Stronger
projections
Philadelphia can prepare
SLIDE 17 African American Population Latino Population Philadelphia total 42% 14% Hotter than average census blocks 57% 16% Top 10% hottest census blocks 63% 29%
SLIDE 18 Adaptation:
Reduce harm from climate change
Mitigation:
Reduce causes
change
SLIDE 19 Adaptation:
Reduce harm from climate change
Mitigation:
Reduce causes
change
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Philadelphia’s Carbon Footprint
Buildings and Industry: 79% of carbon emissions Transportation: 17% of carbon emissions Waste: 3% of carbon emissions = 5% of carbon emissions
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Philadelphia Energy Planning Released September 2017 Draft released November 2017
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Powering Our Future: Core Values Clean Efficient Resilient Affordable Equitable bit.ly/CleanEnergyVision
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Philadelphia Carbon Pollution Reduction Goals
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Educating Philadelphians about Our Energy System
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Powering Our Future: How We’ll Get There
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Potential to Reduce Carbon Pollution in Philadelphia’s Built Environment
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Powering Our Future Playbook
1) Clean Electricity Supply 2) Citywide Solar 3) Energy-Efficient Homes and Businesses 4) Low-Carbon Thermal Energy 5) Low-Carbon Economy
Example Playbook Actions City: Lead effort for large- scale municipal and institutional renewable investment. Residents and Businesses: Choose local renewable energy through PAPowerSwitch.com. State and Federal: Protect Clean Power Plan from proposed rollback.
SLIDE 28 Powering Our Future: Next Steps
- Final Report Forthcoming Spring 2018
- City Government Leading by Example
- Art Museum and Renewable Energy PPA
- Further Engagement to Identify Next Steps
- Collaborate with communities,
institutions, and issue experts
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Rich Freeh Senior Program Manager Richard.freeh@phila.gov
