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2015 - Cities Emissions Reduction Activities

Row numberCity NameAccount NoCountryCity Short NameC40Reporting YearEmissions reduction sectorEmissions reduction activityAnticipated emissions reduction (metric tonnes CO2e)Action descriptionCity LocationCountry Location
701Gwangyang Metropolitan Government44295South KoreaGwangyang2015Finance and Economic DevelopmentInstruments to fund low carbon projects(34.940697°, 127.695888°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
702Gwangyang Metropolitan Government44295South KoreaGwangyang2015Community-Scale DevelopmentTransit oriented development(34.940697°, 127.695888°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
703Hoengseong County51104South KoreaHoengseong-gun2015BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measuresReplacement of light bulbs with low-electricity and high-efficiency model Installing solar energy generating facility/ utilizing solar energy to heating system(37.491757°, 127.98493°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
704Hongcheon county51105South KoreaHongcheon-gun2015Mass Transit377382Establishing smart transportation system in low carbon, Eco-point system of green transportation(37.696952°, 127.888683°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
705Mokpo city48534South KoreaMokpo2015BuildingsCarbon emissions reduction from industry(34.811835°, 126.392166°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
706Mokpo city48534South KoreaMokpo2015Outdoor LightingSmart lighting(34.811835°, 126.392166°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
707Mokpo city48534South KoreaMokpo2015Mass TransitSmart public transport(34.811835°, 126.392166°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
708City of Dar es Salaam35893United Republic of TanzaniaDar es SalaamC402015WasteLandfill managementThe project will expand depending on financial availability(-6.792354°, 39.208328°)(-6.369028°, 34.888822°)
709City of Aurora, CO55467USAAurora, CO2015Mass TransitImprove rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operationsImproving through transit oriented development planning in preparation for regional FasTracks (RTD) light rail expansion project.(39.729432°, -104.83192°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
710City of Aurora, CO55467USAAurora, CO2015Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportBike and pedestrian infrastructure improvements(39.729432°, -104.83192°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
711City of Aurora, CO55467USAAurora, CO2015Community-Scale DevelopmentTransit oriented developmentImplementing the TOD through various means; last mile connections, zoning code update, addressing parking concerns to get more people to choose transit for their commute.(39.729432°, -104.83192°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
712City of Austin1184USAAustinC402015BuildingsBuilding codes and standards(30.267153°, -97.743061°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
713City of Austin1184USAAustinC402015Food and AgricultureEncourage sustainable food production and consumption(30.267153°, -97.743061°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
714City of Austin1184USAAustinC402015BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measures(30.267153°, -97.743061°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
715City of Austin1184USAAustinC402015Mass TransitImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operations(30.267153°, -97.743061°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
716City of Austin1184USAAustinC402015Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transport(30.267153°, -97.743061°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
717City of Austin1184USAAustinC402015Outdoor LightingLED / CFL / other luminaire technologies(30.267153°, -97.743061°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
718City of Austin1184USAAustinC402015Energy SupplyLow or zero carbon energy supply generationWind, solar, and biomass. utility is aiming for 55% renewable power delivery by 2025.(30.267153°, -97.743061°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
719City of Austin1184USAAustinC402015WasteRecyclables and organics separation from other waste(30.267153°, -97.743061°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
720City of Austin1184USAAustinC402015Energy SupplySmart grid(30.267153°, -97.743061°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
721City of Austin1184USAAustinC402015Private TransportTransportation demand management(30.267153°, -97.743061°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
722City of Austin1184USAAustinC402015WaterWater recycling and reclamation(30.267153°, -97.743061°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
723City of Charlotte43914USACharlotte2015Community-Scale DevelopmentBrownfield redevelopment programsThe City's Brownfield Grant offers assistance to property owners, business owners and developers through a City-funded Brownfield Program to help overcome the barriers that contamination presents for the redevelopment of underutilized brownfield sites in targeted business corridors. The City has 9 active projects right now through this grant program.(35.227087°, -80.843127°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
724City of Charlotte43914USACharlotte2015Mass TransitImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light railThe Charlotte Area Transit System now owns 28 hybrid electric buses as part of their fleet. These buses have shown a 34% increase in miles per gallon of fuel, a 41% savings on maintenance expenses, and their greenhouse gas emissions are 28% lower than those of diesel buses.(35.227087°, -80.843127°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
725City of Charlotte43914USACharlotte2015Private TransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesTo encourage electric vehicle usage within Charlotte, the City has installed more than 30 electric vehicle charging stations. These stations are located in the center city business district, as well as at transit park and rides.(35.227087°, -80.843127°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
726Salt Lake City31177USASalt Lake City2015WasteImprove the efficiency of waste collectionSee http://www.slcgov.com/slcgreen/recyclingwaste(40.760779°, -111.891047°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
727Salt Lake City31177USASalt Lake City2015Finance and Economic DevelopmentInstruments to fund low carbon projectsRevolving Loan Fund for Efficiency and Renewables - http://www.slcgov.com/economic-development/revolving-loan-fund(40.760779°, -111.891047°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
728City of Charlotte43914USACharlotte2015Mass TransitImprove rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operationsThe City of Charlotte is currently constructing two new public transit projects. The first is the CityLYNX Gold Line streetcar project, which is 1.5 miles of streetcar line starting in center city and ending at a local community college and hospital complex. This is the first phase of the 10-mile streetcar project. The second project is the LYNX Blue Line light rail Extension (BLE), which will add approximately 9.3 miles to the already operational first phase of the Blue Line light rail. The BLE will travel from center city to the University of North Carolina - Charlotte.(35.227087°, -80.843127°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
729City of Charlotte43914USACharlotte2015WasteImprove the efficiency of waste collectionThe City's Solid Waste Services department have 15 compressed natural gas trucks used in the waste collection process. These trucks reduce regulated emissions by more than 90%.(35.227087°, -80.843127°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
730City of Charlotte43914USACharlotte2015Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportThe City's Department of Transportation has a bike master plan that sets long-term goals for biking infrastructure in Charlotte. By 2030, this plan includes goals for 613 bike lanes, 64 shared lane markings, and 269 proposed shared roadways. In addition, the City has an additional goal of constructing 625 miles of sidewalk by 2030.(35.227087°, -80.843127°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
731City of Charlotte43914USACharlotte2015WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesThe City of Charlotte offers commingled curbside residential recycling to citizens. In addition, there are recycling drop off sites throughout the community.(35.227087°, -80.843127°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
732City of Charlotte43914USACharlotte2015Community-Scale DevelopmentTransit oriented developmentThe City of Charlotte has guiding documents that direct planning and growth for the community. One of those documents is the Centers, Corridors and Wedges Growth Framework. This framework identifies five key growth corridors that are appropriate for new significant growth, including transit station areas, interchange areas, established neighborhood areas and general corridor areas. In addition, the City's General Development Policy includes the following key principles: Building an integrated land use and transit system is key to managing the rapid growth occurring in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area and to invigorating existing communities and making them better places to live and work. The final document is the City's Transportation Action Plan, which enhances the multi-modal capacity and connectivity of streets and thoroughfares, so that over the next 25-year period, an increasing percentage of our residents are within short distances to neighborhood-serving land uses.(35.227087°, -80.843127°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
733City of Fort Worth50549USAFort Worth2015Private TransportAwareness and education for non motorized transport(32.755488°, -97.330766°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
734City of Fort Worth50549USAFort Worth2015BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measures(32.755488°, -97.330766°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
735City of Fort Worth50549USAFort Worth2015Mass TransitImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operations(32.755488°, -97.330766°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
736City of Fort Worth50549USAFort Worth2015WasteLandfill management(32.755488°, -97.330766°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
737City of Fort Worth50549USAFort Worth2015WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilities(32.755488°, -97.330766°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
738City of Fort Worth50549USAFort Worth2015Community-Scale DevelopmentTransit oriented development(32.755488°, -97.330766°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
739City of Fort Worth50549USAFort Worth2015WaterWater metering and billing(32.755488°, -97.330766°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
740City of Fort Worth50549USAFort Worth2015WaterWater recycling and reclamation(32.755488°, -97.330766°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
741City of Phoenix35874USAPhoenix2015BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measures95256The Energize Phoenix award proposal included several targeted outcomes. • Upgrading 1,700 residential units for 30% energy savings • Upgrading 30 million square feet of office and industrial space for 18% energy savings • Cutting carbon emissions by as much as 50,000 metric tons per year(33.448377°, -112.074037°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
742City of San José35883USASan Jose2015BuildingsCity policy for private developments over 10,000 SqF of new construction to meet or exceed a USGBC LEED Silver rating.(37.338208°, -121.886329°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
743Salt Lake City31177USASalt Lake City2015Private TransportAwareness and education for non motorized transportSee http://www.slcgov.com/slcgreen/smarttrips(40.760779°, -111.891047°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
744Salt Lake City31177USASalt Lake City2015BuildingsBuilding codes and standardsSalt Lake City's Sustainable Code Revision Project is a ground-breaking initiative to incorporate sustainability provisions into zoning and subdivision ordinances. See http://www.slcgov.com/slcgreen/coderevisionproject(40.760779°, -111.891047°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
745Salt Lake City31177USASalt Lake City2015BuildingsBuilding performance rating and reportingProject Skyline - see http://www.slcgov.com/projectskyline(40.760779°, -111.891047°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
746Salt Lake City31177USASalt Lake City2015BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measuresProject Skyline - see http://www.slcgov.com/projectskyline(40.760779°, -111.891047°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
747Salt Lake City31177USASalt Lake City2015Mass TransitImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operationsDiscounted transit passes for City residents - http://www.ridewithhive.com/(40.760779°, -111.891047°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
748Salt Lake City31177USASalt Lake City2015Energy SupplyLow or zero carbon energy supply generationSolar Market Pathways and development of solar deployment plan for Salt Lake City and State of Utah.(40.760779°, -111.891047°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
749Salt Lake City31177USASalt Lake City2015BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generationSolar Market Pathways and development of solar deployment plan for Salt Lake City and State of Utah.(40.760779°, -111.891047°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
750Salt Lake City31177USASalt Lake City2015WasteRecyclables and organics separation from other wasteSee http://www.slcgov.com/slcgreen/recyclingwaste. Mandatory residential recycling and yard waste collection. Separate, voluntary curbside glass recycling collection. Pay as you throw rate structure for waste collection. Mandatory recycling for special events permitted through the City.(40.760779°, -111.891047°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)

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Catalog of actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in cities, as reported by city governments participating in CDP in 2015. Activities are tagged by sector and cities provide detailed descriptions of each activity. Some cities also provide estimates of the total anticipated lifetime emissions that will be reduced from each activity.

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