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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
1451City of Berlin31153GermanyBerlinC402015WaterWastewater to energy initiatives(52.5200066°, 13.404954°)(51.165691°, 10.451526°)
1452City of Oslo14088NorwayOsloC402015BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measuresThe Oslo Climate and Energy Fund is the main financing mechanism for several energy efficiency measures offered by the City of Oslo(59.9138688°, 10.7522454°)(60.472024°, 8.468946°)
1453Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015Outdoor LightingSmart lightingCentral management center in operation(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1454Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176BrazilRio de JaneiroC402015Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportThe city is creating boulevars and walking paths in several areas of the city specially downtown and closing to cars(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
1455City of Stockholm3429SwedenStockholmC402015Mass TransitImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from trucksBiogas vehicles collect the waste in Stockholm- part of clean truck and clean car intiatives. Ongoing.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
1456City of Lexington50548USALexington2015Community-Scale DevelopmentGreen space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansionUrban Services boundary preservation, PDR(38.0405837°, -84.5037164°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1457City of Berlin31153GermanyBerlinC402015WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesThere is an exchange/ give away forum on the municipal waste authority's website. They also advise to rent instead of buy and to buy used instead of new.(52.5200066°, 13.404954°)(51.165691°, 10.451526°)
1458City of San Francisco31182USASan FranciscoC402015BuildingsBuilding codes and standards4200Continue enforcement of the Green Building Code for new developments, achieving 20% greater efficiency than California Title 24 standards.(37.7749295°, -122.4194155°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1459Stadt Zürich35449SwitzerlandZurich2015Energy SupplyLow or zero carbon energy supply generationEnergy from biomass: In 2011 the wood heating plant Aubrugg produced energy for its first full year. With 18.6 million kWh. Once reaching its full capacity the plant will produce about 104 million kWh of heat and 38 million kWh of electricity. The wood heating plant Aubrugg is significantly reducing the amount of fossil fuel used for peak load coverage of the district heating.(47.3686498°, 8.5391825°)(46.818188°, 8.227512°)
1460City of Seattle16581USASeattleC402015Energy SupplyLow or zero carbon energy supply generationWind power supplies 3.4% of Seattle City Lights electricity(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1461Mexico City31172MexicoMexico CityC402015BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generation440000Energy harnessing from renewable sources by installations and buildings of the Federal District(19.4326077°, -99.133208°)(23.634501°, -102.552784°)
1462City of Oslo14088NorwayOsloC402015BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generationPhasing out of oil heating and switching to district heating is supported by the Climate and Energy Fund of Oslo.(59.9138688°, 10.7522454°)(60.472024°, 8.468946°)
1463Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentEco-district development strategyFuel cells, solar panels(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1464District of Columbia31090USAWashington DCC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentTransit oriented developmentThe District Department of Transportation in 2014 released a new long-range transportation plan called MoveDC to expand transportation choices, identify priority transit corridors in growing, and increase access to transit and bicycle facilities in all areas of the District. The plan builds on existing low carbon transportation options by adding 200 miles of on-street bicycle facilities or trails and calling for sidewalks on at least one side of every street.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1465Prefeitura de Florianópolis50384BrazilFlorianópolis2015BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measures216184High-efficiency equipment (10%)(-27.5949884°, -48.5481743°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
1466City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentTransit oriented developmentIn the City of Houston Ordinance No. 2013-208 regarding parking requirements, if a development adds bicycle spaces, is a transit-oriented development, or a historic building, it can reduce its parking space requirement. Under Chapter 26 (The Off-Street Parking Ordinance) • Require bicycle parking for new commercial, retail, and office. Provide incentives that allow for reduced automobile parking up to 10% if additional bicycle parking is provided. • Expand options within the Shared Parking table to allow more uses to participate in shared parking and expand the time periods, thereby reducing the overall number of parking spaces. Director is given discretion to waive up to 10% of the total number of spaces based upon detailed parking study. • Establish procedures and criteria to allow areas to create different parking standards, such as reduced parking requirements, expanded distance for off-site parking, or even the removal of parking requirements. These areas are called Special Parking Areas and are the next generation of Parking Management Areas. • Per requests from the community, the “Warehouse District” on the north side of Downtown has now been included in the Central Business District (CBD) – a district exempt from off-street parking requirements. • Allow a 40% reduction in the parking requirements for a protected landmarked or contributing structure within a historic district that receives an approved Certificate of Appropriateness • Allow grandfathered uses to redevelop into a less intense use without providing additional parking provided, however, they maintain existing parking spaces. • Allow a 20% reduction in the parking requirements for transit-orientated developments that opt-in to the pedestrian/transit focused performance standards found in Chapter 42. http://www.houstontx.gov/planning/DevelopRegs/offstreet/docs_pdfs/Chapter26_Ordinance_march_2013.pdf(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1467City of Berlin31153GermanyBerlinC402015WasteWaste prevention policies and programs(52.5200066°, 13.404954°)(51.165691°, 10.451526°)
1468City of Buenos Aires31155ArgentinaBuenos AiresC402015BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generationThe program on thermal solar energy in social housing started as a pilot test in 5 houses and a community centre of a low income neighbourhood. The Environmental Protection Agency has completed the second stage of the program in another low income neighbourhood with the installation of thermal solar collectors in a community centre soup kitchen and 4 other residential houses.(-34.6037232°, -58.3815931°)(-38.416097°, -63.616672°)
1469City of Chicago3203USAChicagoC402015Mass TransitImprove rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operationsAdvance CREATE: As a key action of Sustainable Chicago 2015 Goal 09, “Improve Freight Movement and Accelerate High-Speed Passenger Rail Projects.” Chicago is identifying additional available funding sources and working with CREATE partners to apply for grants.(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1470City of Copenhagen31009DenmarkCopenhagenC402015BuildingsSwitching to low-carbon fuelsThe district heating system which supplies 98% of the city´s heat demand will be based on biomass. In 2025 the district heating will be CO2-neutral mainly based on biomass.(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
1471City of Paris31175FranceParisC402015Mass TransitSmart public transportVelib', autolib', free mobile apps to improve the use of public transports...(48.856614°, 2.3522219°)(46.227638°, 2.213749°)
1472City of Toronto31117CanadaTorontoC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentTransit oriented developmentThe Toronto Official Plan provides a policy framework to drive the development of dynamic transit oriented mixed use centres and corridors, to serve the growing population of the city. The Plan sees future growth as a system of mixed use centres linked by good transit service, to build better communities, strengthen economic conditions and improve air and water quality.(43.653226°, -79.3831843°)(56.130366°, -106.346771°)
1473District of Columbia31090USAWashington DCC402015Energy SupplyLow or zero carbon energy supply generationPower purchase agreements or third-party ownerships of renewable energy systems are allowed in the District. There are several companies actively offering PPAs to District customers.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1474City of Helsinki8242FinlandHelsinki2015Mass TransitSmart public transportKutsuPlus Project for demand-based public transportation, award-winning web-based Journey Planner for metropolitan area public transport(60.1733244°, 24.9410248°)(61.92411°, 25.748151°)
1475Cascais50680PortugalCascais2015BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generation38011Public buildings should introduce renewable energy systems to produce their own energy. Microgeneration, minigeneration and solar heating. Microgeneration of energy to electric vehicles; Promotion of renewable energy(38.6970565°, -9.4222945°)(39.399872°, -8.224454°)
1476District of Columbia31090USAWashington DCC402015Mass TransitSmart public transportThe Capital Bikeshare program allows for tracking availability of bikes The Capital Bikeshare program allows for tracking availability of bikes and docks through a smart phone app as well as touch screens on the station kiosks.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1477City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402015Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportChapter 42 relating to the City's land development ordinance provides guidelines on appropriate sidewalk widths and encourages connectivity. http://www.houstontx.gov/planning/DevelopRegs/dev_regs_links.html In the City's Infrastructure Design Manual, Appendix 2 presents a "Street Design Menu" with examples of optional roadway corridor sections that are a result of the 2009 City of Houston Mobility Planning Study. The recommended street cross sections show a multi-modal approach to street design and offer improved pedestrian crossings. http://documents.publicworks.houstontx.gov/documents/design_manuals/idm.pdf(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1478Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro31176BrazilRio de JaneiroC402015Mass TransitImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light railIncrease the use of green fuels.(-22.9054389°, -43.5614471°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
1479City of Seattle16581USASeattleC402015BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generationSeattle City Light (Seattle's municipal electric utility) currently offers rebates for ductless heat pumps.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1480City of Houston31108USAHoustonC402015Food and AgricultureEncourage sustainable food production and consumptionThe City is considering having a demonstration roofop garden.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1481City of Lexington50548USALexington2015WasteImprove the efficiency of waste collectionConverting refuse trucks to natural gas trucks(38.0405837°, -84.5037164°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1482City of Las Vegas10495USALas Vegas2015WaterWater recycling and reclamationSouthern Nevada receives return flow credits for returning treated recycled water back to Lake Mead toward its allocation of 300,000 acre feet per year, stretching its supply further.(36.1699412°, -115.1398296°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1483District of Columbia31090USAWashington DCC402015WasteWaste prevention policies and programsThe Green Building Codes requires that construction projects recycle 50% of their C/D waste.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1484City of Copenhagen31009DenmarkCopenhagenC402015Outdoor LightingLED / CFL / other luminaire technologiesThe city has 45.000 street lights / lamps. some have recently been replased. 21.000 will be replaced from 2013-2015. The tender is open for bids and the plan is to sign the contract in the fall. The remaining lamps and the financing of the replacement of these will be decided upon at a later moment.(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
1485Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measuresLong-term low-interest loan utilizing the city climate change fund and brokering loan from the commercial banks for new and renewable energy or efficiency projects(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1486City of Porto46514PortugalPorto2015BuildingsEnergy efficiency/ retrofit measures438000Thermal insulation, energy shift, smart metering, solar panel for hot water, replacement of old and inefficient household appliances (washing machines, refrigerators, etc)(41.1579438°, -8.6291053°)(39.399872°, -8.224454°)
1487City of Chicago3203USAChicagoC402015Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportBike 2015 Plan has an objective to make new and reconstructed intersections bicycle-friendly wherever possible, to reduce the higher incidence of bicycle crashes at or near intersections. This includes providing appropriate lane widths, pavement markings, and adequate signal time for bicyclists to cross safely. Where appropriate, including bike lanes and/or new demand actuated traffic signals that detect bicycles.(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1488City of Oslo14088NorwayOsloC402015BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generationOslo covers 40 % of the investment costs when private housing wants to install solar electricity. This is done through the Climate- and Energy Fund.(59.9138688°, 10.7522454°)(60.472024°, 8.468946°)
1489City of Las Vegas10495USALas Vegas2015WaterWater metering and billingThe Southern Nevada Water Authority and local water purveyors meter all water consumption and bill on tiered rates; costs increase for the more water consumed and penalties may be provided for if water is wasted.(36.1699412°, -115.1398296°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1490District of Columbia31090USAWashington DCC402015Energy SupplyOptimize traditional power/ energy productionThere are several CHP facilities in the District, including the DC Convention Center's trigeneration system. The District will award a grant in 2015 to study the potential for micro-grids, including combined heat and power.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1491Seoul Metropolitan Government31187South KoreaSeoulC402015Mass TransitSmart public transportMass transit fee payable with both prepaid and credit card(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
1492City of Amsterdam31148NetherlandsAmsterdamC402015BuildingsBuilding codes and standardsenergy labelling(52.3702157°, 4.8951679°)(52.132633°, 5.291266°)
1493Municipality of Belo Horizonte35848BrazilBelo Horizonte2015Outdoor LightingLED / CFL / other luminaire technologiesIt is in discussion inside the Plan for GHC Reduction - PREGEE(38.5198325°, -8.8695345°)(-14.235004°, -51.92528°)
1494City of Boston35268USABostonC402015BuildingsBuilding performance rating and reportingBoston enacted its Building Energy Reporting and Disclosure Ordinance in 2013, which, when fully implemented, will require all buildings greater than 35000 square feet (3250 square meters) to annually report their energy and water use.(42.3584308°, -71.0597732°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1495City of Seattle16581USASeattleC402015WaterWater metering and billingNew buildings are subject to system development fees.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1496City of Seattle16581USASeattleC402015Community-Scale DevelopmentBuilding standardsThe City actively supports and encourages construction to a local green building program (Built Green) and national rating systems through education and outreach, program support, incorporating the standards as benchmarks for green building achievement, etc.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
1497City of Berlin31153GermanyBerlinC402015WasteWaste prevention policies and programsvarious, plastic bags typically cost money(52.5200066°, 13.404954°)(51.165691°, 10.451526°)
1498City of Stockholm3429SwedenStockholmC402015WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesStockholm has a "Waste Management Plan 2013-2016" http://www.google.se/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCgQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stockholm.se%2FPageFiles%2F291207%2FAvfallsplanen_eng_webb.pdf&ei=Kd1BVarOLYSoPPzZgJAO&usg=AFQjCNHQ6-txQDrjT_kP0v4uclyLQRUVgg&sig2=GKpr9h67zxgjC9LHWpYDEw&bvm=bv.92189499,d.ZWU The Plan is a collaboration with Stockholm Water Company and companies within the city. Whatever is not able to be recycled is burned to create district heating. This involves all types of waste. Newspapers and packaging in paper, plastic, metal and glass.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
1499Comune di Venezia36254ItalyVeniceC402015Buildingsthe venetian multiutility company Veritas is now building two small district heating systems with heat and power combined. At this moment there are not new programs about combined heat and power in the civil sector.(45.4332515°, 12.3210704°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
1500Fafe50671PortugalFafe2015Mass TransitSmart public transport(41.4508217°, -8.1728619°)(39.399872°, -8.224454°)

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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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