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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
951City of Chicago3203USAChicagoC402015WasteWaste prevention policies and programsAs a key action of Sustainable Chicago 2015’s Goal 20, “Increase Access to Recycling and Improve Policies to Promote Waste Reduction and Reuse,” Chicago is Diverting 75% of eligible municipal construction waste.(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
952City of Chicago3203USAChicagoC402015Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportIncreasing traffic and cycle signage throughout Chicago.(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
953City of San Francisco31182USASan FranciscoC402015Finance and Economic DevelopmentInstruments to fund low carbon projects7500Scale up residential and commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE), Energy Upgrade California and other loan and rebate programs.(37.7749295°, -122.4194155°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
954City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402015Energy SupplyLow or zero carbon energy supply generationIn September 2009, Houston enacted Ordinance No. 2009-858, the City of Houston Tax Abatement Program, which establishes a partial tax abatement for commercial buildings that meet LEED standards. In order to qualify for the abatement, applicants must register with the US Green Building Council and then submit an application for the abatement prior to beginning any construction on the project. The tax abatement benefit will not become affective until construction of the project has completed and LEED certification is obtained.  In addition, projects must meet a minimum investment level for the incremental cost of obtaining the LEED certification.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
955Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176BrazilRio de JaneiroC402015Private TransportTransportation demand managementFew of city highways will have tolls(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
956City of Oslo14088NorwayOsloC402015Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportA city wide system of bike lines is being built. The city tries to better maintain sidewalks and bike lines at winter to promote more non-motorized transport.(59.9138688°, 10.7522454°)(60.472024°, 8.468946°)
957City of Stockholm3429SwedenStockholmC402015Mass TransitSmart public transportOne card for all public transport. The access card can be bought all throughout the city with access for yearly, monthly, or weekend cards or by putting a lump-sum of money on the card for easy transit. This card works for the metro, bus, and commuter trains within the Stockholm transport network.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
958Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg35868GermanyHamburg2015Mass TransitSmart public transporti.e SwithHH(53.5510846°, 9.9936818°)(51.165691°, 10.451526°)
959City of Amsterdam31148NetherlandsAmsterdamC402015WaterWater recycling and reclamationWaternet is iour water cyvle company and also responsible for water recycling or reclamation(52.3702157°, 4.8951679°)(52.132633°, 5.291266°)
960City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402015Mass TransitSmart public transportNuRide is the nation's largest rewards program for individuals who utilize commute alternatives by carpooling, vanpooling, biking, walking, telecommuting and taking public transportation. NuRide is a free service that can match carpoolers who live and work near each other as well as provide rewards and special offers to all NuRide members who track trips. NuRide is supported by the Houston-Galveston Area Council and local and national sponsors.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
961City of Seattle16581USASeattleC402015Mass TransitImprove rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operationsExclusive lanes, transit signal priority, off-board payment, low-floor vehicles, and stop spacing enhance rail travel times.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
962District of Columbia31090USAWashington DCC402015BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measuresThe DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU) provides rebates to District homeowners for the purchase of energy-efficient clothes washers, clothes dryers, dehumidifiers, dishwashers and refrigerators.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
963Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176BrazilRio de JaneiroC402015Mass TransitImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operationsBRT system and BRS system will have improved bus shelters with confort and technology(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
964City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402015Energy SupplyOptimize traditional power/ energy productionHouston-based Thermal Energy Corporation (TECO) has provided reliable, cost-effective and energy-efficient heating and cooling to institutions in the Texas Medical Center since 1969. TECO uses district energy and CHP technology to produce chilled water and steam, which we pipe underground to more than 18 million square feet of customer buildings at 18 institutions. With a solid track record of performance, TECO is well-positioned to provide the energy behind what’s next for the buildings and pace-setting services and research at the world-renown Texas Medical Center. The Houston airport systems utilitzes waste heat recovery as well.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
965Municipality of Belo Horizonte35848BrazilBelo Horizonte2015Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportIt is in discussion inside the Plan for GHC Reduction - PREGEE(38.5198325°, -8.8695345°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
966City of Oslo14088NorwayOsloC402015Outdoor LightingSmart lighting(59.9138688°, 10.7522454°)(60.472024°, 8.468946°)
967City of Las Vegas10495USALas Vegas2015Energy SupplyLow or zero carbon energy supply generationIn 2013, the State Legislature required NV Energy to develop an emission reduction and capacity replacement program; the utility will divest itself of coal by 2020 and replace capacity with renewable energy and natural gas fired generation.(36.1699412°, -115.1398296°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
968City of Seattle16581USASeattleC402015WasteLandfill managementLandfill gas is burned for energy and utilized by our electric utility.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
969Comune di Venezia36254ItalyVeniceC402015Outdoor Lightingthis action is part of SEAP action LIVE01-02-03 and is being led by the private company which is managing the public lighting system.(45.4332515°, 12.3210704°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
970City of Gibraltar50650GibraltarGibraltar2015BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generationNew housing estates are being developed with a percentage of their energy requirements from renewables including solar PV and air source heat pumps.(36.1407734°, -5.3535994°)(36.140751°, -5.353585°)
971Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176BrazilRio de JaneiroC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentGreen space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansionRecovery of degraded areas in the city through forest cover feature of the Atlantic Forest biome.(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
972Fafe50671PortugalFafe2015BuildingsCarbon emissions reduction from industry(41.4508217°, -8.1728619°)(39.399872°, -8.224454°)
973City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402015Mass TransitImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light railAll METRO buses are programmed to automatically shut down after 20 minutes of idling.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
974City of Buenos Aires31155ArgentinaBuenos AiresC402015Finance and Economic DevelopmentLow-carbon industrial zonesThe project started a few years ago with the aim of increasing the value of an abandoned part of the city. Thus the Technology District was created by law in order to promote the area´s growth. A new law fosters the promotion of bioclimatic construction in new and existing buildings, among other issues. It´s an incentive given by the Ministry of Economic Development, which provides subsidies to companies based on the score they get according to the improvements implemented. The program was officially launched in November 2013 with a great acceptance among the companies in the field of computer science and technology – as the act enabled - Some of them showed a great interest in participating. Specifically, the Agency has initially identified the role of actions that add score on completed projects, analyze the plans to suggest some improvements in the framework of bioclimatic buildings and guide businesses with actions that could be implemented to according to each particular building.(-34.6037232°, -58.3815931°)(-38.416097°, -63.616672°)
975City of Helsinki8242FinlandHelsinki2015Outdoor LightingLED / CFL / other luminaire technologiesOutdoor lighting replancement project going on, already more than 40.000 lamps replaced with more energy efficient technologies(60.1733244°, 24.9410248°)(61.92411°, 25.748151°)
976Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176BrazilRio de JaneiroC402015Mass TransitImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light rail289900Increase the vehicles with hybrid vehicles.(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
977Stadt Zürich35449SwitzerlandZurich2015Energy SupplyLow or zero carbon energy supply generationElectricity produced of waste: In 2011 the two waste heat and power plants in the city of Zurich produced 165 million kWh of electricity. The renewable electricity produced by the plant Hagenholz is certified „naturemade basic“.(47.3686498°, 8.5391825°)(46.818188°, 8.227512°)
978City of Oslo14088NorwayOsloC402015BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generationPhasing out of oil heating and switching to heatpumps is supported by The Oslo Climate and Energy Fund.(59.9138688°, 10.7522454°)(60.472024°, 8.468946°)
979City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402015WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesThe City has also participated in an incentive program called Recycle Bank that offers rewards in the form of coupons to residents for recycling.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
980Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region31169Hong KongHong KongC402015Mass TransitImprove rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operationsContinue to invest in the mass transportation systems and improve public transport to maintain a low carbon footprint from the transport sector . A number of railway lines are being constructed, including the Express Rail Link, Shatin-to-Central Link, South Island Line (East), the Kwun Tong Line Extension and seven new railway projects are recommended to be implemented on or before 2026.(22.2880809°, 114.1398015°)(22.396428°, 114.109497°)
981City of Toronto31117CanadaTorontoC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentGreen space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansionGreen Roof Bylaw: Toronto is the first City in North America to have a bylaw to require and govern the construction of green roofs on new development. It was adopted by Toronto City Council in May 2009, under the authority of Section 108 of the City of Toronto Act. The Bylaw applies to new building permit applications for residential, commercial and institutional development made after January 31, 2010. New industrial developments were included effective April 30, 2012.(43.653226°, -79.3831843°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
982Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentGreen space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
983Comune di Venezia36254ItalyVeniceC402015Energy SupplyBy the year 2012 the city has an agreement with a private company to introduce telecontrol system in the public lighting grid.(45.4332515°, 12.3210704°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
984Ayuntamiento de Madrid31171SpainMadridC402015WasteLandfill management(40.1076253°, -3.3875673°)(40.463667°, -3.74922°)
985City of Oslo14088NorwayOsloC402015WaterWastewater to energy initiativesIn February 2010, a biogas plant was opened at the Bekkelaget wastewater treatment plant. Here, biogas is produced from sewage sludge and upgraded for use as transport fuel. Biogas from sewage is climate-neutral. It is being used to fuel 45 buses and 100 heavy vehicles, mainly refuse collection trucks. Emission reduction based on 5400 tons/year x 20 years(59.9138688°, 10.7522454°)(60.472024°, 8.468946°)
986City of Chicago3203USAChicagoC402015Mass TransitImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operationsSustainable Chicago 2015 goal 07 Accelerate TOD around transit stations. Chicago is prioritizing development around transit stations to encourage more people to walk or take public transit; better link workers to jobs; reduce transportation costs; relieve traffic congestion; and, spur economic development As a key action of goal 07 “Accelerate transit-oriented development around transit stations,” Chicago has amended the Chicago Zoning Ordinance by adding a definition for TOD to enable and encourage more development near transit stations and to ensure that bulk, density, and parking ratios of the Ordinance meet the needs of those developments. As a key action of goal 07 “Accelerate transit-oriented development around transit stations,” Chicago is identifying additional “pedestrian streets” (as defined in the zoning code) around CTA stations. As a key action of goal 07 “Accelerate transit-oriented development around transit stations,” Chicago is coordinating transit improvements with streetscape improvements and complete street implementation.(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
987Alcaldía Metropolitana de Caracas31159VenezuelaCaracasC402015WasteNew National Solid Waste law was adopted, but it has not been implemented yet.(10.4696404°, -66.8037185°)(6.42375°, -66.58973°)
988Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176BrazilRio de JaneiroC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentTransit oriented developmentRevision by Urbanism Secretary of Urban Structuring Plans in the areas around BRT Network(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
989Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176BrazilRio de JaneiroC402015WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesEncouraging the recycling supply chain (the property tax exemption - IPTU) for beneficiaries industries.(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
990Ayuntamiento de Madrid31171SpainMadridC402015Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transport(40.1076253°, -3.3875673°)(40.463667°, -3.74922°)
991District of Columbia31090USAWashington DCC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentEco-district development strategyDistrict heating and cooling is being considered at the three Eco-District Target Cities pilot projects located in the District.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
992Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176BrazilRio de JaneiroC402015WasteImprove the efficiency of long-haul transport1240000Ensure that outsourced fleet of collection vehicles operate on renewable fuels or hybrids, since the alternative identified is technical, economical and environmentally viable (10% for 2013, 70% for 2016 and 100% for 2020).(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
993City of Toronto31117CanadaTorontoC402015Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportDeveloping multi use trails in hydro & rail corridors across the City, adding 30km of new & 4km of upgraded off-road bike trails to the City Network. Existing bike lanes undergoing state of repair surveys.(43.653226°, -79.3831843°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
994City of Oslo14088NorwayOsloC402015Energy SupplyTransmission and distribution loss reductionHafslund nett has the local electricity grid concession. Both Hafslund and the national grid owner Statnett are working toward renewal of the high voltage and medium voltage distribution grid that serves Oslo. Additionally, Oslo is working to promote the development and uptake of smart grid technologies within the city.(59.9138688°, 10.7522454°)(60.472024°, 8.468946°)
995Ayuntamiento de Madrid31171SpainMadridC402015Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportPublic Electric Bike Hire system. Now, the service covers the centre of the city and it´s expected to grow to outter districts.(40.1076253°, -3.3875673°)(40.463667°, -3.74922°)
996City of Seattle16581USASeattleC402015BuildingsBuilding performance rating and reportingSeattle City Light and Community Power Works currently offer a home energy assessment resulting in an Energy Performance Score at a subsidized rate. Seattle 2013 Climate Action Plan calls for the development of a pilot program on home energy disclosure requirements at the point of sale.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
997City of Toronto31117CanadaTorontoC402015BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measuresLaunched in January 2014, Home Energy Loan Program (HELP) offers low interest loans to homeowners to finance energy and water efficiency improvements. Homeowners can borrow up to 5% of the current value assessment of their home and pay the City back in a 5, 10, 15-year term on a monthly basis through their property tax bill.(43.653226°, -79.3831843°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
998City of Toronto31117CanadaTorontoC402015Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportDesigning streets for pedestrians is an objective of the City Walking Strategy. The Streetscape Manual provides guidance on creating pedestrian friendly streets. Pedestrian priority phases have been added to the intersection of Yonge and Dundas Streets - a Walking Strategy initiative. This allows pedestrians to cross in any direction, including diagonally.(43.653226°, -79.3831843°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
999City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402015WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesThe City currently collects ewaste at three permanent locations, and also hosts drop-off events for different areas through out the year. The City also responsibly e-cycles all of its municipal waste.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1000District of Columbia31090USAWashington DCC402015WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesE-waste drop offs are currently provided at city transfer stations. The Waste Modernization Act of 2014 mandates that electronic manufacturers establish recycling programs.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(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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