Collaborative Progress Tracker 2024 (updated 7/24)

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4	CAP Progress Tracker 2024
5	CAP SECTOR	CAP STRATEGY	CAP RECOMMENDED ACTION	IMPLEMENTATION STEPS	LEAD IMPLEMENTER(S)	GRANTS	DATE COMPLETED	OUTPUTS	LINKS/DOCUMENTATION	OUTCOMES	FEBRUARY 2024 NOTES	May 2024 NOTES	NOTES	PROGRESS TO DATE	INITIATIVES TO WATCH

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7		ES1, ES2	ER1. All CAP governments approve the IEC 2021 building code and adopt planning/zoning regulations that minimize outdoor energy use unless it is provided by a low/no carbon energy source or offset by 100% renewable energy.										Some discussion on the value of looking at “normal” commercial separately from the Gondola Transit Center and Torian Plum. However, it is expected that Torian Plum will apply for construction permits before January 1 code change Designate more consolidated spaces for snowmelt (high traffic zoneS) if needed to reduce overall impacts/resistance to fossil fuel snow melt ban	Updated 2021 International Building Code adopted by all CAP governmental partners includes language proposed by the CAP Energy Working Group that outdoor heat snowmelt be powered by 100% renewable energy.
8				Draft code language	County		Spring 2023	Code language
9				Inform builder/developer community	County		Summer 2023, Fall 2023		Contractor 2021 ICC Code Training December 11-15, 2023
10				Government code adoption	CAP govts		January 2024		Building Code and Policies				2021 Building Code Adoption information updates.
11				Builder/developer education	County		December 2023
12		ES1, ES2	ER2. CAP governments implement an energy and carbon reduction program targeting high-energy use existing buildings based on their variance from an established energy use profile.											YVSC's Energy and Transportation intern is identifying non-government buildings within Routt County to determine the best candidates for beneficial electrification.
13				Identify staff or third-party resources to coordinate and/or conduct this work	CAP govts
14				Obtain funding for this project									Identify low interest state funding that could also fund this work (CO Green Energy Fund) Is it possible to use some of the unallocated portion of the short-term accommodation tax to workforce housing energy improvements?
15				Develop a partnership with YVEA to create a Routt County "Energy Smart" Investment Fund of $600,000/year by 2025 focused on increasing energy efficiency and beneficial electrification. (Approximately 1% of YVEA’s current revenues)
16				Develop the desired BTU/square foot benchmarks
17				Develop an inventory of commercial buildings									Need access to databases on existing housing to profile buildings (utility partnerships)
18				Work with Atmos Energy and YVEA to obtain annual energy usage
19				Develop implementation plan to address out of range buildings to bring them into the desired energy use range									Identify leaky, low-income house complex and get IRA funding to fix it
20				Develop a list of qualified contractors to support this work
21				Support the effort with education and other outreach
22		ES2	ER3. CAP governments adopt policies requiring that all new municipal building construction and capital energy equipment replacements require best practice and life cycle cost decision making that includes a social cost of carbon.		CAP govts									Both the City and the County are doing decarbonization benchmarking in their facilities. The Town of Hayden is exploring the idea of providing geothermal energy for buildings as part of their municipal services.
23				Write and adopt the appropriate purchasing policy for each government
24				Adopt and implement the new policy
25				Develop a funding source				Routt County Building department has put $20,000 toward CAP projects in 2024 budget
26				Track progress and projects annually
27		ES2	ER4. Engage with Atmos Energy to position Routt County as a targeted market area and implementation partner in their Clean Heat Plan scheduled for implementation in 2023.		Atmos Energy, CAP govts								Atmos Energy going through DSM activities plan. Budget to increase from $1M to $2M next year for Clean Heat Plan. Gas can be used as a back up for heat pumps (dual fuel heat pump better than an old furnace).	On hold pending PUC approval of Atmos Energy Clean Heat Plan expected January 2025.
28				Develop a Routt County CAP clean heat advisory group
29				Engage with Atmos Energy as they design their programs/incentives
30				Engage in the Public Utility process if needed
31				Support the implementation of the Atmos programs in Routt County
32				CAP Implementation Team lead an outreach/education effort to transition away from natural gas toward electrification
33		ES1	ER5. CAP governments and partners develop a local renewable energy plan that will replace 5% of CAP baseline electricity and 5% of baseline natural gas with local renewable energy.		YVSC, Colorado Energy Office								YVEA at over 40% renewable now but have about 3% locally generated renewable energy now. Guzman will allow up to 18% local renewable generation when their contract kicks in (2028).	YVEA's contract with Guzman will allow up to 18% local renewable generation when contract kicks in in 2028. YVEA has an open RFP for 10% locally owned renwables. The City and County are exploring options for more government owned renewables. Routt County, the City of Steamboat Springs and the Town of Hayden will receive free technical assistance to help plan the installation of solar arrays in Hayden and at the Bob Adams Airport in Steamboat. Three proposed projects in Routt County have obtained "letters of intent to award" from the Colorado Energy Office of nearly $750,000 to advance efforts to install geothermal energy systems. Negoiations are underway for these projects and final awards are expected to be announced in the late Fall.
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35				Develop the plan and fund implementation
36				Identify and remove barriers to local energy production (utility rules and constraints)
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38		ES1, ES2, ES3	ER6. CAP governments develop a strategic action plan that will meet the 2050 CAP energy efficiency and beneficial electrification (BE) goals for existing residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.		YVEA, YVSC, CAP govt staff									CAP Collaborative is applying for CEO Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant to fund the implementation of recommendation 6.
39				Identify funding for contracting with an organization capable of performing this work									CAP Collaborative is applying for a CEO Energy Efficiency and Conservation Grant to implement recommendation 6.
40				CAP governments to approve the plan when prepared
41				Technical support to implement the plan when adopted
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46		TS2	TR1. Adopt and implement an individual municipal or county-wide EV Readiness plan.		CAP governments with the County leading		2021 - City of SS has adopted	Plan adopted. Implementation ongoing.	City of Steamboat Springs EV Readiness Plan	49 EV chargers installed, 487 EVs registered, Routt County approved purchase of 4 new EVs (12/12), SSSD electric bus fleet (fall 2023)			City of SS is complete and provides a good template for the other CAP governments. 12/24 - County has applied for a grant from the Colorado Energy Office to create an EV Readiness Plan.	City of SS is complete and provides a good template for the other CAP governments. County has received a grant from the Colorado Energy Office to create an EV Readiness Plan. 487 of electric vehicles registered in Routt County. 49 EV chargers installed county-wide. Electrification of entire school bus fleet by 2024-25 school year (change will cut district's emissions by 132 metric tons).
47				Identify if individual municipal or county-wide				Decision to proceed county-wide on an EV Readiness Plan
48				Identify if staff or contractor used
49				Establish budget - obtain grant or Gvt funding
50				If contractor, issue RFP and select vendor
51				Complete plan and adopt
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53		TS3	TR2. Adopt and implement community or county-wide vehicle miles traveled (VMT) reduction plan(s) with specific goals and benchmarks.		CAP governments, contractor and/or NGO		2021 - City of SS has adopted		City of Steamboat Springs Transportation and Mobility Plan			Routt County Health Department has established a Built Environment Coalition to work on a VMT plan.	City of SS is complete and provides a good template for the other CAP governments both 2021 and 1998 recommendations - with CAP WG strong suggestion to incorporate detailed '98 plan recommendations	City of Steamboat Springs updated its Transportation and Mobility Plan in 2021. Routt County Health Department has established a Built Environment Coalition to work on a Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) plan. CDOT funding received in fall 2023 for a passenger train study.
54				Fund, develop and adopt plan development									Fall 2023 - CDOT funding for passenger train study
55				Fund ongoing plan implementation
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57		TS1	TR3. City of Steamboat Springs identify and pursue dedicated revenue streams, other than the general fund, to support the expansion of Steamboat Springs Transit services. Transit expansion would include increased route availability, timing and an expanded service area resulting in a 25% increase in levels of service over 2023 levels of service.	Complete RTA process	City staff to develop ballot language and supporting NGOs to lead campaign			Modify funding sources and service levels or not		determination of service levels and obtainment			Once the RTA issue is settled focus needs to be on SST funding beyond general fund/sales tax. Grants and other funding options should be explored. Improved service needed.	Once the RTA issue is settled focus needs to be on SST funding beyond general fund/sales tax.
58				City Council to review status of SS transit
59				Engage staff or a consultant to develop funding options
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62		AS1	TR4. Implement a voluntary emission mitigation plan for the Yampa Valley Regional Airport (YVRA).					CAP Fund (via YVCF) participating non-profit in The Good Traveler Program		Funds raised			Funds can only be dispersed after fund raises $10,000	Residents and visitors can mitigate their air travel emissions through a partnership with the Yampa Valley Regional Airport and The Good Traveler program. Funds will be deposited in the Routt County Climate Action Collaborative Fund housed within the Yampa Valley Community Foundation.
63				Identify lead agency and develop concept	CAP Board, Kevin Booth (YVRA)		July 2023
64				Establish fund for carbon offset plan	CAP Board, YVCF		August 2023	Routt County Climate Action Collaborative Fund	https://yvcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=4135
65				Create Partnership with The Good Traveler and Yampa Valley Regional Airport (HDN)	CAP Board, Kevin Booth (YVRA)		August 2023	CAP Fund (via YVCF) participating non-profit in The Good Traveler Program	https://thegoodtraveler.org/partners/yampa-valley-community-foundation/
66				Develop marketing plan and manage program	CAP Board Marketing sub-committee		September 2023 (Ongoing)
67				Fund local CAP carbon reduction projects	CAP Board
68				Identify Chamber liasion for The Good Traveler Program
69		TS2	TR5. Adopt EV readiness requirements in the next County-wide building code update process		Routt County Building Department, with guidance from the CAP Transportation Working Group and the CAP Board		EV readiness requirements included in 2021 building code to be adopted in January 1, 2024: 2021 BUILDING CODE ADOPTION POLICY Town of Yampa 2021 Building Code Ordinance 2023-05 City of Steamboat Springs 2021 Building Code Ordinance-2931 Routt County 2021 Building Code Resolution 23-078 Town of Oak Creek 2021 Building Code Ordinance 667 Town of Hayden 1st Reading Approved Proposed Ordinance Not Fully Approved until 2nd Reading on 11/16/2023 Contractor 2021 ICC Code Training Invitation Flyer Dec 11th-15th CY2023	Code adoption	https://www.co.routt.co.us/DocumentCenter/View/14951/Steamboat-Springs-2021-Buildnig-Code-Ordinance-2931?bidId= Starting page 44					EV readiness requirements included in updated 2021 International Building Code and adopted by all CAP governmental partners.
70				Identify timeline requirements for developing the required code language. The next code adoption process is scheduled for 2026 for adoption by January 2027. Develop the specific code language
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72				CAP governments to approve the Code language when prepared
73				Technical support to implement the code changes with the builder/development community when adopted
74				Ongoing support and builder/developer education
75		TS1, TS3	TR6. Complete the CDOT funded Regional Transportation Authority study and bring to the voters an RTA for the Yampa Valley including Steamboat Springs, Routt County and the City of Craig.		RTA partner governments				RTA website	RTA formation or not			The outcome of this study and its adoption (or rejection) by the voters is a key input to the funding of City of Steamboat Springs Transit	The preliminary RTA study has been completed. There is general government support for the creation of a RTA, and a more detailed plan needs to be completed before the decision to move forward with the formation of the RTA including government membership, RTA service area and funding mechanisms to support development and operations. Ultimately the RTA formation will require a ballot initiative for voter approval.
76				Complete the RTA study				study done YE 2023
77				Bring RTA results to governmental partner entities
78				Develop RTA partnership and boundaries
79				Bring the RTA to the voters (approval and funding) with a well-developed information effort				Target date November 2025
80				If funding is approved, implement the RTA
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84		WS1	WR1. All CAP governments ban single use plastics, including water bottles, straws, lids and utensils.								Routt County has staff assisting restaurants with styrofoam ban. Identified recommended actions: Track what other communities are doing to learn how to get similar ordinances passed (RecycleColorado). Consider targeting straws and promoting wooden forks next.	County continues to support City's styrofoam ban efforts. Straws would be the next low hanging fruit. Compostable option available (agave - paper does not hold) but cost twice as much (e.g., EarthPlus distributed by Sysco cost 2.6 cents each). Interest in forming a sub-committee to look at supporting the transition to compostable straws. How to incentivize? Plastic ban/landfill fee to support? What are other municipalities doing to support this?	City of Steamboat Springs Recycling coordinator working on a styrofoam ban (state law). Businesses have until July 2024 to use styrofoam. County to support outyling areas.	City of Steamboat Springs Recycling coordinator and Routt County staff supporting restaurants with polystyrene foam ban (state law - part of CO's Plastic Pollution Reduction Act). Business have until July 2024 to use polystyrene foam. County to support outlying areas. January 1, 2024 single use plastic bags banned in Colorado.
85				Determine list of stakeholders	CAP govts
86				Review similar and possibly conflicting ordinances	CAP govts
87				Draft proposed ordinance (consider phased implementation)	CAP govts
88				Convene stakeholders to refine draft ordinance	CAP govts
89				Perform public outreach for feedback	CAP govts
90				Draft final proposed ordinance	CAP govts
91				Present to CAP govts for vote and adoption	CAP govts		1/1/24 - Polystrene ban	Ordinance
92		WS1	WR2. Require contracted residential hauling for trash and recycling in all CAP government jurisdictions.		CAP govts		Hayden and Oak Creek already doing this				Waiting to see about landfill ownership. Revisit after CRO further along.	New landfill owner to assume control over Twin Enviro in July. Gail to set up introductory call, offer Working Group assistance.	County exploring what licensing would look like. Need to collect better data and increase efficiency.	New landfill owner (Apex Waste) has taken over operations at Twin Enviro and Waste Management.
93				Look at other curbside residential models like Hayden, Oak Creek, and Carbondale
94				Determine the best framework for our region
95				Require hauler licensing
96				Consider districting
97				Convene stakeholders
98				Determine the bidding process
99				Publish requests for proposals (RFP) with clear terms
100		WS2	WR3. All CAP governments require residential volume based pricing for trash services in their jurisdictions.		CAP govts						Pay as you Throw still up in the air.	City doesn't seem to have capacity to take this on now. PYT would be complementary to EPR, so important to understand where haulers stand on this. PYT one of the best ways to enhance composting. Too many things up in the air to take this on right now.	City focused on commercial recycling ordinance. Will revisit after 2024.