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2016 - Cities Emissions Reduction Activities

Row numberOrganisationAccount NoCity Short NameCountryC40Reporting YearEmissions Reduction Sector​Emissions Reduction ActivityAnticipated emissions reduction (metric tonnes CO2e)Action DescriptionCity LocationCountry Location
2851City of Seattle16581SeattleUSAC402016Mass TransitImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light railThe street cars are powered by carbon neutral electricity.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2852City of Seattle16581SeattleUSAC402016Community-Scale DevelopmentTransit oriented developmentA pilot project is underway to aquire property in close proximity to frequent transit to promote the development of affordable housing near transit.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2853Comune di Venezia36254VeneziaItalyC402016Wastethere's a specific plant aimed at composting the agricoltural waste.(45.4332515°, 12.3210704°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
2854Comune di Ferrara36286FerraraItaly2016Private TransportTransportation demand management44.6(44.8357395°, 11.6189949°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
2855City of Yokohama31113YokohamaJapanC402016BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generationAssistance for installation of residential PV power generation systems(35.4437078°, 139.6380256°)(36.204824°, 138.252924°)
2856City of Seattle16581SeattleUSAC402016Community-Scale DevelopmentGreen space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansionSeattle Parks & Recreation manages nearly 7,000 acres of City property. Approximately 2,300 acres are developed with amenities such as athletic fields, special gardens, play areas, lawns, and ornamental plant beds. The remaining acreage (approx. 4,700 acres) is natural areas that when combined with the developed parks comprise an urban forest with over 1.2 million trees. City parklands also include about 760 acres of urban watershed with more than 8 miles of streams capable of supporting salmon and trout. Seattle Parks responsibility also extends to more than 24 miles of freshwater and saltwater shoreline. Seattle Parks & Recreation is committed to deliberate and thoughtful stewardship of these resources and has developed best management practices (BMPs) to promote consistent and environmentally sound environmental stewardship practices.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2857City of Houston31108HoustonUSAC402016WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesIn February 2015, the City delivered 96-gal recycling carts to residents in the Southeast community of Pecan Park, fulfilling the goal of city-wide automated curbside recycling for all residents with City of Houston solid waste collection. Council Member Robert Gallegos and City officials were also on hand to celebrate the final expansion and success of the Automated Recycling Program (ARP). In addition to the Automated Recycling Program, the City has implemented several other recycling initiatives including opening two new Neighborhood Depository & Recycling Centers, opening the Reuse Warehouse which diverts building material from the landfill, implementing the Business Recycling Program, implementing the Compostable Bag Program, installing Big Belly Solar Compactors and building partnerships with the private sector, such as Living Earth to recycle yard and tree waste, Cherry Companies to recycle concrete, the Houston Furniture Bank to recycle mattresses, CompuCycle to recycle electronics, the Carton Council to recycle shelf-stable & refrigerated cartons and American Textile Recycling Services to recycle textiles, clothes and shoes. http://houstontx.gov/solidwaste/press/mayor-annise-parker-delivers-promise-goal-met-city-wide-automated-curbside-recycling(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2858District of Columbia31090District of ColumbiaUSAC402016Mass TransitImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operationsThe Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Priority Corridor Network (PCN) Plan seeks to improve bus service, travel speeds, and reliability on 24 corridors through the metro area through: improved operational strategies such as transit signal priority and exclusive bus lanes; increased frequency and span of service; improved customer information; added limited-stop bus service, routes and buses; expanded fare payment options; added safety, security and incident response measures; and enhanced bus stops and facilities. The current capital improvement plan provides for partial implementation of the plan, but additional funding is needed for full implementation. WMATA also released their 7000 series cars with LCD map displays to allow customers to easily track their location and LED screens that provide current and upcoming station information.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2859District of Columbia31090District of ColumbiaUSAC402016Energy SupplySmart gridThe District of Columbia City Council in 2009 authorized Pepco, the local electric utility to replace the current meters with new smart meters for all of our customers in the District. The new smart meters allow customers see their daily and hourly energy use through Pepco's website.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2860City of Oslo14088OsloNorwayC402016Mass TransitImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from bus and/or light railAll public transport in Oslo is required to only use renewable energy by 2020. In 2020 we believe in buses with a mixture of bio diesel, bio gas, hydrogen and electric.(59.9138688°, 10.7522454°)(60.472024°, 8.468946°)
2861Seoul Metropolitan Government31187Seoul South KoreaC402016WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilities(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
2862City of Copenhagen31009CopenhagenDenmarkC402016Community-Scale DevelopmentGreen space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
2863City of Copenhagen31009CopenhagenDenmarkC402016Community-Scale DevelopmentGreen space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
2864City of Copenhagen31009CopenhagenDenmarkC402016Community-Scale DevelopmentGreen space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
2865City of Copenhagen31009CopenhagenDenmarkC402016Community-Scale DevelopmentGreen space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
2866City of Copenhagen31009CopenhagenDenmarkC402016Community-Scale DevelopmentGreen space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion(55.6760968°, 12.5683371°)(56.26392°, 9.501785°)
2867City of Houston31108HoustonUSAC402016Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportIn March 2015, the City of Houston opened the Lamar Cycle Track, the City’s first two-way protected bike lane. There is priority lighting for cyclists on the Cycle Track. https://edocs.publicworks.houstontx.gov/documents/divisions/ecd/bikeway/park_connector_one_page_overview.pdf There is a pilot project at the intersection of Sawyer and Spring. When a cyclist activates the signal, the cyclist gets a 7-second advanced signal before vehicle traffic.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2868Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region31169Hong KongHong KongC402016Private TransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesThe Government introduced a regulatory control, under the Air Pollution Control (Motor Vehicle Fuel) (Amendment) Regulation, for motor vehicle biodiesel to help safeguard its quality in 2010.(22.2880809°, 114.1398015°)(22.396428°, 114.109497°)
2869Ayuntamiento de Madrid31171MadridSpainC402016Private TransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from trucks (private)Tax Reductions in municipal taxes depending on vehicle emissions Free parking in regulated areas for Electric vehicles Time acces Windows to comercial vehicles in Residential Priority Areas(40.1076253°, -3.3875673°)(40.463667°, -3.74922°)
2870District of Columbia31090District of ColumbiaUSAC402016BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generationThe District's Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard (RPS) requires electric suppliers to source a percentage of their electricity from solar (thermal or pv) located in the District through the purchase of Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs). The solar requirements began in 2007 at 0.005% of retail electricity sales and increase annually towards an ultimate target of 2.50% solar by 2023. SRECs provide the owners of solar energy systems a substantial source of revenue. The value of an SREC varies based on market conditions, but as of April 2016 sales of D.C.-sourced SRECs averaged $480 per MWh.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2871District of Columbia31090District of ColumbiaUSAC402016BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generationThe District's Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard (RPS) requires electric suppliers to source a percentage of their electricity from solar (thermal or pv) located in the District through the purchase of Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs). The solar requirements began in 2007 at 0.005% of retail electricity sales and increase annually towards an ultimate target of 2.50% solar by 2023. SRECs provide the owners of solar energy systems a substantial source of revenue. The value of an SREC varies based on market conditions, but as of April 2016 sales of D.C.-sourced SRECs averaged $480 per MWh.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2872District of Columbia31090District of ColumbiaUSAC402016BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generationThe District's Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard (RPS) requires electric suppliers to source a percentage of their electricity from solar (thermal or pv) located in the District through the purchase of Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs). The solar requirements began in 2007 at 0.005% of retail electricity sales and increase annually towards an ultimate target of 2.50% solar by 2023. SRECs provide the owners of solar energy systems a substantial source of revenue. The value of an SREC varies based on market conditions, but as of April 2016 sales of D.C.-sourced SRECs averaged $480 per MWh.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2873City of Houston31108HoustonUSAC402016Mass TransitImprove rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operationsHouston is expanding its light-rail infrastructure with a $4 billion investment. Three new light-rail lines are currently under construction, and two more are in the works, going from 7.5 miles to 23 miles. Night services will match existing schedules, and frequency will remain at 6 minute intervals. METRO has a 1 percent sales and use tax imposed within METRO’s service area for transit activities. By voter mandate, METRO dedicates 25 percent of its sales tax for the General Mobility Program. Most of this funding is passed on to the city of Houston, Harris County and 14 multi-cities for general mobility projects.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2874District of Columbia31090District of ColumbiaUSAC402016BuildingsBuilding performance rating and reportingStarting in 2012, the Clean and Affordable Energy Act of 2008 required all buildings (residential and commercial) over 50,000 square feet to report energy and water use annually using the EPA Energy Star Portfolio Manager tool. The data is publicly disclosed by District Department of the Environment(DDOE). Data is disclosed beginning with the second year of data for a building. Because the benchmarking law has been phased-in over several years, the set of data that is disclosed has grown larger each year. As of 2016, the disclosure was fully phased in, and benchmarking is now being reported annually.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2875City of Seattle16581SeattleUSAC402016Private TransportImprove fuel economy and reduce CO2 from motorized vehiclesRequirements are in place to support use of low emissions vehicles.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2876Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region31169Hong KongHong KongC402016Energy SupplyOptimize traditional power/ energy productionStarting from 1997, power companies in Hong Kong were not allowed, for environmental reasons, to build new coal-fired power plants and all new generation units are fueled by natural gas. Taking into account the views received during a public consultation conducted in 2014, the Government has promulgated a cleaner fuel mix for 2020.(22.2880809°, 114.1398015°)(22.396428°, 114.109497°)
2877City of Stockholm3429StockholmSwedenC402016WasteWaste prevention policies and programsThe fee for waste collection is dependent on the amount of waste. Less waste, less expensive waste removal.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
2878City of Pittsburgh35877PittsburghUSA2016Outdoor LightingLED / CFL / other luminaire technologiesAlready installed commercial district LED streetlights, set to pilot residential LED streetlights(40.4406248°, -79.9958864°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2879City of Seattle16581SeattleUSAC402016WaterWater metering and billingNew buildings are subject to system development fees.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2880City of Seattle16581SeattleUSAC402016Mass TransitImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operationsThe City funds implementation of exclusive transit lanes and traffic signal priority for transit in priority transit routes to supplement transit agency measures.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2881City of Seattle16581SeattleUSAC402016Mass TransitImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operationsThe City funds implementation of exclusive transit lanes and traffic signal priority for transit in priority transit routes to supplement transit agency measures.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2882City of Seattle16581SeattleUSAC402016Mass TransitImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operationsThe City funds implementation of exclusive transit lanes and traffic signal priority for transit in priority transit routes to supplement transit agency measures.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2883City of Houston31108HoustonUSAC402016WasteRecycling or composting collections and/or facilitiesThe Building Materials Reuse Warehouse, a component of the City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department, benefits the community by providing space for excess building materials that would otherwise be dumped in local landfills. The Reuse Warehouse only accepts building material that is in suitable condition for reuse. The city currently operates one location for the collection of gently used building materials that are then made freely available to non-profit organizations for reuse. http://www.houstontx.gov/solidwaste/reuse.html(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2884City of Chicago3203ChicagoUSAC402016Community-Scale DevelopmentGreen space and/ or biodiversity preservation and expansion0The City adopted the Open Space Impact Fee Ordinance to address the need for additional public space and recreational facilities for residents and new residential developments. The fees are part of an agreement between the City and a developer to ensure that adequate open space is provided. The requirement is based on the fact that new development projects increase the population density in a given community and place greater demands on park and recreation land in that community. The Open Space Fees assist in acquiring additional park space in the development area. - The 1998 Cityspace Plan presents the key findings and recommendations of a comprehensive effort for creating and preserving open space in Chicago.(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2885City of Chicago3203ChicagoUSAC402016WasteWaste 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 Improving policies to promote recycling, composting, and building material re-use.(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2886City of San Francisco31182San FranciscoUSAC402016Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportShift 50% of in-city trips to non-auto mobile: Transportation Mode Shift. Expand new development car sharing and bicycle parking, optimize transit system fleet, storage, and maintenance.(37.7749295°, -122.4194155°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2887City of Stockholm3429StockholmSwedenC402016Mass TransitImprove rail, metro, and tram infrastructure, services and operationsBus priority at traffic lights is an important part of the city's traffic planning to increase public transport mobility at intersections. Shared collaboration between Stockholm City and between SL (Stockholm Metro and Bus company/system) and SJ - Sweden's government owned passenger train operator.(59.3293235°, 18.0685808°)(60.128161°, 18.643501°)
2888Seoul Metropolitan Government31187Seoul South KoreaC402016Energy SupplyOptimize traditional power/ energy productionWaste heat recovery devices in operation(37.566535°, 126.9779692°)(35.907757°, 127.766922°)
2889City of Seattle16581SeattleUSAC402016Private TransportInfrastructure for non motorized transportPedestrian plazas are created during major transportation projects to enhance the pedestrian environment.(47.6062095°, -122.3320708°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2890City of Johannesburg31115JohannesburgSouth AfricaC402016Community-Scale DevelopmentTransit oriented developmentTransit-Oriented Development(TOD) is a means of creating vibrant, liveable communities through building compact, walkable neighbourhoods centered on high quality transport systems.The shape ofJohannesburg will consist of well-planned transport arteries – the Corridors of Freedom – linked to interchanges where the focus will be on mixed-use development – high-density accommodation, supported by office buildings, retail development and opportunities for leisure and recreation. Johannesburg citizens will live closer to their places of work and will be able to work, stay and play without having to use their own personal transport. This compact future will lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.(-26.2041028°, 28.0473051°)(-30.559482°, 22.937506°)
2891City of Las Vegas10495Las VegasUSA2016Mass TransitImprove bus infrastructure, services, and operations0The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada operates the region's transit system, RTC Transit. It has added several new BRT routes, express routes and have increased frequencies on a number of its primary local routes. In addition, the RTC has purchased low emission CNG and hybrid vehicles.(36.1699412°, -115.1398296°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2892City of San Francisco31182San FranciscoUSAC402016WasteWaste prevention policies and programsAchieve zero waste by 2020 through composting, recycling, take back and waste prevention and diversion programs.(37.7749295°, -122.4194155°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2893City of Houston31108HoustonUSAC402016Private TransportImprove the operations of shipping portsThe infrastructure is available for port electrification at the Bayport Terminal.(29.7601927°, -95.3693896°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2894City of Sydney31114SydneyAustraliaC402016WasteRecyclables and organics separation from other wasteThe City is supporting a community composting group, which has a management and site plan in place. Quarterly audits of their four compost bins are being conducted with no issues recorded to December 2015. The Group has a total of 15 members and good support from neighbours. The community gardens draft policy and guidelines have been adopted by the council in February 2016.(-33.8674869°, 151.2069902°)(-25.274398°, 133.775136°)
2895District of Columbia31090District of ColumbiaUSAC402016BuildingsOn-site renewable energy generationThe District's Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard (RPS) requires electric suppliers to source a percentage of their electricity from solar (thermal rpv) located in the District through the purchase of Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs). The solar requirements began in 2007 at 0.005% of retail electricity sales and increase annually towards an ultimate target of 2.50% solar by 2023. SRECs provide the owners of solar energy systems a substantial source of revenue. The value of an SREC varies based on market conditions, but as of April 2016 sales of D.C.-sourced SRECs averaged $480 per MWh.(38.9071923°, -77.0368707°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2896City of Paris31175ParisFranceC402016Food and AgricultureEncourage sustainable food production and consumption250000An important programme to bring agriculture closer to Paris, to improve quality...(48.856614°, 2.3522219°)(46.227638°, 2.213749°)
2897Comune di Venezia36254VeneziaItalyC402016Outdoor LightingWith a recent deal between the City of Venice and a private company, almost 19.000 (of more than 50.000) will be changed with LED ones.(45.4332515°, 12.3210704°)(41.87194°, 12.56738°)
2898City of Buenos Aires31155Buenos AiresArgentinaC402016BuildingsBuilding codes and standards0In terms of sustainable construction promotion by modifying building codes, in December 2012 the City sanctioned an Act on thermal conditioning standard incorporating reforms related to thermal insulation in the Building Construction Code. Besides, the city is working on a Law for the whole city extension in order to promote sustainable buildings in the city. It is yet in a preliminary stage; however during 2013 it passed successfully the stage of opinions from different chambers and large builders.(-34.6037232°, -58.3815931°)(-38.416097°, -63.616672°)
2899City of Chicago3203ChicagoUSAC402016Energy SupplySmart grid0ComEd has proposed embarking on the beginning phases for the creation of Northern Illinois' own Smart Grid. The beginning phases would incorporate current technologies that are proven to lead to fewer and shorter outages, strengthen system infrastructure, and provide customers with real time data to make smarter choices about their electricity use. This technology includes advanced meters and distribution automation equipment.(41.8781136°, -87.6297982°)(37.09024°, -95.712891°)
2900Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region31169Hong KongHong KongC402016WaterWastewater to energy initiativesThe newly built Sludge Treatment Facility deploys state-of-the-art incineration technology to convert heat generated from incineration process into electricity.(22.2880809°, 114.1398015°)(22.396428°, 114.109497°)

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In 2016, over 3,000 city-wide mitigation actions were disclosed. Cities are taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in cities. 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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