Citizen's Environmental Quality Committee

Sept 3, 2023 Citizens Environmental Quality Committee Winona, Minnesota 55987 Dear Committee Members: The next meeting of the Citizens Environmental Quality Committee meeting will be held on Thursday, Aug. 3rd, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall. 1. Call to Order 2. New AmeriCorps Member (5 minutes) 3. Review of August Meeting Minutes 4. ECO Act Comments (10 minutes) 5. Electricity Sources and Impact (10 minutes) 6. CDP Filing (10 Minutes) 7. Other Business (5 minutes) 8. Adjournment Sincerely, John Howard Natural Resources Sustainability Coordinator CITIZENS ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE MEETING NOTES DATE: Thursday Aug. 3, 2023 TIME: Scheduled for 4:30 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers PRESENT: Sadie Neuman, Madalyn Bollig, Dan Hall, Paul Schmitt, and David Ruff GUESTS: STAFF: John Howard 1. Call to Order: Call to order at 4:32 PM by Dan Hall. 2. Review and Approval of July 2023 Meeting Minutes: Motion by Sadie, second by Madalyn. Approved unanimously. 3. ECO Act Proposal: John provided a brief summary of the ECO Act, and how it replaces the CIP program long in place in Minnesota. As part of a required three year filing, Xcel Energy, the major utility in Winona, is proposing various programs to conserve energy. The filing is open to public comments, and the City has been asked by a coalition of other Cities to provide comments. John noted that the ECO act is ramping up programs for low income individuals, as well as overall program spending. Xcel will be providing about $180 million per year for various ECO act programs. Some specific points are allowing credits for fuel switching, which is when a less efficient technology is replaced by a more efficient fuel source. For instance, replacing a gas furnace with an electrically powered heat pump. Another aspect of Xcel’s proposal is providing rebates for electrically powered lawn mowers and e-bikes. Dan asked about the availability of heat pumps, and John said they are available, but still not all that common. Dan inquired about the cost differences, to which John was not sure, but rebates can cover upwards of $4,500 toward the installation. Sadie discussed how renters can’t participate in number of these programs, so would like to see that demographic prioritized especially since Winona has a high percentage of renters. The CEQC discussed the practicality of submitting comments at this time, and after deliberation, decided to provide three suggestions to any comment letter as well as an affirmation of the overall program efforts being proposed by Xcel. City staff will determine if these points can be incorporated into a coalition comment letter or should be submitted by the City. The three points: • Point of sale rebates are much preferred, especially for the income qualified ones. • Regular pedal bikes should also be rebate eligible • Renters should be able to benefit from new programs and incentives. Motion made by Paul, second by David. All in favor. 4. ReCharge Winona: John shared a flyer about a ReCharge event coming to Winona on Sat. Sept. 16. This will be a ride and drive at WSU’s integrative wellness center parking lot. The public is invited to attend. Dan offered to volunteer. T  Paul suggested an electric pick up truck would be very useful as these are very popular. The CEQC discussed their experience and familiarity with electric vehicles. Paul offered up high school volunteers should they be needed. 5. Other Business: Madalyn updated on St. Mary’s community garden. The college is very interested in continuing the community garden, but not ready to commit to making it open to the public. John let the CEQC know that McKinstry has proposed doing a new round of energy performance contracting. Likely presenting at the second City Council meeting of August. David asked if performance contracting was part of GreenSteps? John said the City did B3, which is benchmarking, but does not provide action steps on new equipment. 6. Adjournment: Adjourned by acclamation at 5:22 pm. Notes prepared by John Howard.  CITIZENS ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE AGENDA ITEM: 4. ECO Act Comments PREPARED BY: John Howard DATE: Sept. 7, 2023 At the August meeting, the CEQC reviewed ECO Act filing details and discussed filing comments. The CEQC recommendations were passed along to a coalition of other cities that filed a joint comment letter including the City of Winona. This coalition called itself the East Metro Local Governments, and their letter is attached for reference. The CEQC’s recommendations on pedal bikes and renter specific rebates were incorporated into the comment letter submitted to the Public Utilities Commission. Xcel Energy replied to these comments on Sept. 1. They made specific reference to the pedal bike rebate idea, and how state statute does not allow them to count it in their program. Xcel Energy’s full response to comments is available here: https://tinyurl.com/XcelECOResponse Deputy Commissioner Michelle Gransee Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy Resources 85 7th Place East, Suite 500 St. Paul, MN 55101 RE: East Metro Local Government Comments on Xcel Energy’s 2024-2026 Electric and Natural Gas Energy Conservation and Optimization Triennial Plan Docket No. G-002/CIP-23-92 Dear Deputy Commissioner Gransee: The Cities of Roseville, Saint Paul, Winona, and Ramsey County, which we call the East Metro Local Governments group (“EMLG”) for the purposes of this docket, submit the following Comments to the Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy Resources (“Department”) in response to Xcel Energy’s 2024-2026 Electric and Natural Gas Energy Conservation and Optimization (“ECO”) Triennial Plan filed on June 29, 2023 in this docket. We represent communities that care deeply about sustainability, affordability, and equity, as evidenced by our adopted energy and climate policies and plans. Our daily work involves connecting our residents and businesses to resources, such as utility programs, that support these aims. As such, we are encouraged by Xcel Energy’s proposed ECO plan. We note many improvements in existing utility programs with increased incentives and new Efficient Fuel Switching (EFS) programs. These changes are key for increasing residential and commercial adoption of the weatherization and electrification technologies that facilitate lower carbon emissions, improving local air quality, enhancing occupant comfort, and helping control utility bills. We also enthusiastically support plans to align utility programs with Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) incentive programs. Despite these improvements, we are concerned that the participation estimates are insufficient to both meet the actual demand and support the pace needed to achieve local and state energy and climate goals. Weatherization EMLG commends Xcel Energy’s response to stakeholder feedback with the proposal to increase weatherization rebate levels over current program levels. Weatherization includes wall and attic insulation and air sealing measures – all of which are critical to controlling energy costs, improving resident comfort, and enhancing resilience. Importantly, weatherization supports health and safety, especially for low- and moderate-income residents and seniors who are less likely to have air conditioning access. Further, weatherization is particularly important to making buildings electrification-ready in our climate, as envelope measures reduce heating loads. To that end, we also support Xcel Energy’s inclusion of a bonus rebate for homes that implement envelope measures and a heat pump, if the weatherization occurred within two years prior to the heat pump installation. We encourage Xcel Energy to provide clear guidance to customers about how to qualify for income-qualified programs, program availability, and how to stack incentives from multiple sources, thus reducing the administrative burden for seniors who may be less tech-savvy, utility customers whose first language is not English, and others who are unfamiliar with these types of programs. We also strongly advocate that all income-qualified Home Energy Squad audits include an evaluation of air-sealing and insulation, and information about EFS and applicable rebates and incentives in plain language and in a language familiar to the client. Renters are largely excluded from the benefits of energy efficiency programs unless the property manager/owner chooses to participate. It is therefore critical that Xcel Energy works closely with cities to provide expansive outreach and education to property owners, especially with properties eligible for the Low-Income Multi-Family Building Efficiency program. Efficient Fuel Switching Xcel Energy included several EFS incentives in their Triennial plan, not only for more traditional applications such as space and water heating, but also for lawn equipment and e-bikes. We applaud the utility for creating these programs, as electrification is an important strategy for driving greater use of clean energy in our communities. As we advocate in the public interest and in service to our adopted sustainability and equity goals, we believe the EFS incentives should be prioritized to provide the greatest energy and pollution savings benefit, fill gaps, support equity, and avoid redundancy. We are concerned that the proposed budget and participation estimates of the EFS measures do not achieve those aims. Currently, the plan proposes 1,425 Residential EFS participants with a budget of $842,641, and 5,482 Outdoor Equipment participants with a budget of $4,053,450 in 2024. Residential EFS includes heat pump technologies, while Outdoor Equipment includes lawn equipment and e-bikes. We recommend that Xcel Energy flips this proposal to prioritize heat pump equipment to maximize energy savings and coordinate with IRA Home Energy Rebate funding opportunities. While we recognize that the utility cannot predict the amount of demand by rebate category, Xcel Energy can prioritize its marketing emphasis and plan for funding at levels commensurate with its marketing program. Ground source heat pumps and air source heat pumps provide the largest opportunities for energy and air pollution savings. However, replacing heating equipment with a new system is financially inaccessible for many households because of the high upfront cost. Adoption rates of heat pump technologies, although increasing, are low, particularly in low-income households. We recommend that Xcel Energy prioritize promotion of heat pump upgrades to not only boost adoption and produce large energy savings, but also help maximize the IRA Home Energy Rebate dollars that can come into and benefit our communities. As the IRA Home Energy Rebates offer the biggest incentives for low-income households, it is essential that Xcel Energy focus on encouraging heat pump program participation in low-income areas. Electric lawn equipment and e-bikes offer less energy and pollution savings, yet barriers for adoption are naturally lower due to low upfront costs when compared to heat pumps. While we support the higher e-bike rebate for income-qualified customers ($1,200 income qualified vs $400 standard), we are also concerned that a significant portion of the budget would be claimed by high-income customers who would make an Outdoor Equipment purchase with or without a rebate. We are not necessarily opposed to Outdoor Equipment Rebates; our concern is for the 4x greater budget and 5x greater estimated participation levels of Outdoor Equipment over Residential EFS. We recommend that Xcel Energy invert the budget and prioritize and promote heat pump equipment on a scale 4x that of the outdoor equipment. Geographic and equity considerations of programs are also important. Regarding the proposed e-bike rebates, we encourage focusing the marketing in environmental justice areas, particularly where car ownership is low. This information is available from the Census’ annual American Community Survey. We also encourage Xcel Energy to consider including acoustic (non-electric) bike purchases for low-income customers, which will increase purchasing power for users who lack access to affordable, reliable transportation options and may not otherwise purchase a bicycle. We recognize that proposing new programs can be challenging, and that participation is bound to vary from estimates. To get a sense of scale for rebate programs by technology, we encourage Xcel Energy to disaggregate expected participation by individual EFS technology and types of Outdoor Equipment. In addition, we understand that selling retail equipment like a lawn mower is a much simpler process than installing an air source heat pump that must be customized to a home. However, the complexity of heat pump installation makes it even more critical that the promotional budget is deployed strategically to boost participation where it otherwise likely would not have occurred and/or where it is most needed. Program Alignment We strongly support Xcel Energy’s intent to align the Triennial plan with other Federal and State energy incentives, such as the IRA’s Home Energy Rebates and the State of Minnesota’s heat pump rebate, and to modify their ECO plan accordingly as such program information becomes available. It is important that components like participant eligibility criteria, equipment criteria, and program processes are aligned as much as possible with governmental programs to ease program access and participation. We also recommend that the utility align marketing materials with governmental rebate programs such that it is easy for potential participants to understand how they may stack and take advantage of multiple incentives. As local governments, we are deeply involved in new development in our communities and employ building code officials to ensure new construction compliance with the State building code. We support the new law adopted during the most recent legislative session that will advance commercial new construction energy codes that will reduce energy consumed by new construction 80% in 2036 compared to the ASHRAE 2004 code. We support and anticipate advancements in the residential code as well. Implementing this, however, will be complex and will take coordination to be successful. We are delighted to see Xcel Energy's plans to provide one on one support for local officials, develop marketing materials, and create awareness trainings, and we encourage Xcel Energy to ensure that these plans align with existing code compliance initiatives. Programs Size and Scale We applaud Xcel Energy for surpassing the statutory energy saving requirements of two percent of annual operating revenues for electricity and reaching over 1.75% annually for gas by 2026. These projections indicate the utility’s appetite to go above and beyond. That being said, we note that program participation estimates built into those high-level projections are too low. For example, in 2024 Xcel Energy anticipates approximately 1,400 residential EFS participants territory-wide– for all ground source heat pumps, air source heat pumps, and heat pump water heater rebates. For context, there are approximately 225,000 households within the EMLG boundaries. We expect large public promotions to come for IRA’s Home Energy Rebates anticipated next year as well as for the State of Minnesota’s heat pump rebate program. Traditionally, utilities have taken the lead promoting home energy efficiency upgrades. However, with the boost from other messengers and likely enhanced news coverage given the novelty, it is reasonable to expect that many more residents will take advantage of the chance to stack multiple rebates. It will be important for the utility to be prepared for the result of this unprecedented cross-promotion. We cannot emphasize enough the importance of utility programs to help us achieve not only the State’s energy and climate targets, but also our own locally-adopted goals. For example, with the help of Xcel Energy’s rebate programs, the City of Roseville has reached 11% of its carbon emissions reduction goal from its Energy Action Plan, but will need continued partnership and incentives to meet the remaining 89% reduction by its 2031 target date. We appreciate that the State increased the minimum savings targets in 2021, but we worry that those may not go far enough. It is in the public interest to drive energy efficiency and EFS not only for individual building owners and occupants but also for our collective ability to maintain a livable climate. With each passing year, it becomes harder to achieve that aim, and the 2023 IPCC synthesis report indicates that “deep, rapid, and sustained mitigation and accelerated implementation of adaptation actions in this decade would reduce future losses and damages related to climate change for humans and ecosystems” (emphasis added). 1 Therefore, we encourage Xcel Energy to continue the spirit of going above and beyond and increase the size and scale of programs such that the pace of adoption accelerates. We are all in this together, and we appreciate Xcel Energy’s partnership in this endeavor as it grows its business in Minnesota. 1 https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/syr/downloads/report/IPCC_AR6_SYR_SPM.pdf - p. 25, item C.2 EMLG respectfully recommends that the Department require Xcel Energy to take the following actions regarding the utility’s 2024-2026 ECO Triennial Plan: 1. Prioritize EFS marketing and program capacity on heat pump measures. 2. Use targeted marketing for e-bikes in environmental justice areas and areas with low car-ownership. 3. Break out EFS budget and participation estimates by measure. 4. Break out Outdoor Equipment budget and participation estimates by measure/technology. 5. Update ECO programs, including marketing materials, as necessary to align with Federal and State energy rebate programs so that it is easy for participants to stack funding from multiple programs. 6. Reconsider and be particularly planful around participation estimates and associated program capacity for upgrades that are supported by IRA and State incentives such as insulation and heat pump programs. We thank the Department for consideration of our Comments. Sincerely, Trista Martinson Chair, Board of Commissioners Ramsey County Noelle Bakken Sustainability Specialist City of Roseville Russ Stark Chief Resilience Officer City of Saint Paul John Howard Natural Resources and Sustainability Coordinator City of Winona  CITIZENS ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE AGENDA ITEM: 5. Electricity Sources and Impact PREPARED BY: John Howard DATE: Sept. 7, 2023 At the August meeting, the CEQC discussed the sources used for electricity generation. Staff compiled a summary from the last 8 years of Xcel Energy (data below). Member Sadie also found an infographic about electric vehicles which is included. 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Renewable % 23.00% 25.00% 28.00% 26.20% 26.00% 31.75% 34.32% 42.55% Electricity Source 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Coal 34.60% 29.00% 30.00% 29.50% 23.00% 17.90% 17.80% 18.00% Gas 14.80% 16.00% 12.00% 14.00% 23.00% 20.10% 21.50% 13.10% Wind 13.70% 15.00% 18.00% 16.40% 15.00% 20.80% 22.90% 29.90% Hydro 7.30% 7.00% 6.00% 5.70% 6.00% 6.20% 5.30% 5.80% Solar 0.00% 0.00% 1.00% 2.10% 3.00% 3.40% 3.80% 4.10% Nuclear 27.00% 30.00% 29.00% 29.50% 28.00% 29.80% 27.20% 27.70% Bio Mass 2.00% 3.00% 3.00% 2.00% 2.00% 1.40% 1.10% 1.10% Other 0.60% 0.00% 1.00% 0.80% 0.00% 0.10% 0.00% 0.00% CO2 Intensity 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Electric .4060 .3650 0.3650 0.3560 0.2740 0.2860 0.2770 (m.tons/MWh) 0.372 Gas (m.tons/ .0053 .0053 0.0053 0.0053 0.0053 0.0054 0.0054 therm) 0.0053  CITIZENS ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE AGENDA ITEM: 6. CDP Filing PREPARED BY: John Howard DATE: Sept. 7, 2023 The City’s annual filing to the CDP organization on climate and sustainability initiatives was due in August. Attached is the filing submitted by City staff. A score has not been assigned by CDP, but staff will share with the CEQC once finalized.  City of Winona, MN CDP-ICLEI Track 2023 Monday, September 4, 2023 Welcome to CDP-ICLEI Track 2023 Governance 0. Governance (0.1) Provide details of your jurisdiction in the table below. Response Administrative boundary of reporting government^ City/Municipality Next highest level of government State/regional Next lowest level of government No lower level of government Land area of the jurisdiction boundary (in square km)^ 62.98 Percentage range of land area that is green space 51-60% Current (or most recent) population size^ 25,948 Population year^ 2020 Projected population size Projected population year Select the currency used for all financial information reported throughout your response^ USD US Dollar (0.2) Provide information on your jurisdiction’s oversight of climate-related risks and opportunities and how these issues have impacted your jurisdiction's planning. 1 City of Winona, MN CDP-ICLEI Track 2023 Monday, September 4, 2023 Response Select the processes that reflect your jurisdiction's oversight of climate- related issues Climate-related responsibilities are assigned to a committee(s) or a subcommittee(s) in the government Provide further details on your jurisdiction's oversight of climate-related issues The City's Citizens Environmental Quality Committee serves as the City's advisory body on environmental topics. They do not have any regulatory authority, but provide advice and discuss issues including climate change. The City is in the process of updating our comprehensive plan and creating a sustainability plan. Both will include references to the impacts of climate change and general actions the City should take to be prepared as well as mitigate our emissions. Describe how climate-related issues have impacted your jurisdiction's master/development planning As part of the flood levee certification, precipitation estimates were utilized to evaluate the adequacy of our flood control system. This information and analysis was coordinated and/or preformed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. An additional review of climate risks is under way with the sustainability planning process. The impacts that the City of Winona is likely to encounter are increasingly severe downpours, hotter and longer heat waves, and greater potential for flooding. Describe how climate-related issues have impacted your jurisdiction's financial planning Flood insurance can be costly for homeowners, so maintaining a functional flood levee now and in the future both lowers the cost of homeownership and prevents the potentially devastating impacts of flooding. Thus the flood levee is a financial imperative. The City will need to budget more for summer cooling as temperatures continue to increase. Describe the risks to your jurisdiction related to the transition to a low-carbon economy A large risk is lacking the capital to implement low carbon technologies. A sizeable portion of Winona's residents are low income individuals who may struggle to afford more efficient technologies such as heat pumps or solar panels. This may be ameliorated by state and federal incentives. Winona is mostly a car dependent community. Switching to electric vehicles (EVs) will have upfront costs, including establishing public charging infrastructure. The risks faced include being passed over by tourists with EVs, unrealized cost savings from fleet conversions, and potential challenges in obtaining vehicles that suit the City's needs. 2  City of Winona, MN CDP-ICLEI Track 2023 Monday, September 4, 2023 Another risk is grid capacity/stability for increased distributed renewable energy options. Solar panels are the primary method of local renewable energy generation, and capacity may be constricted since the utility did not design the grid for renewable integration. (0.3) Report how your jurisdiction assesses the wider environmental, social, and economic opportunities and benefits of climate action. Response Does the jurisdiction assess the wider opportunities/benefits of climate action? Intending to assess wider opportunities/benefits of all climate actions in the next 2 years Outline if and how your jurisdiction ensures the equitable distribution of climate action opportunities/benefits No, but the jurisdiction is intending to incorporate measures in the next 2 years Provide evidence and/or more details on the actions your jurisdiction is taking to ensure equitable and inclusive distribution of climate action (0.4) Report on your engagement with other levels of government regarding your jurisdiction's climate action. Climate component Climate action plan Level of governments engaged in the development, implementation and/or monitoring of component State/Regional-level government Outline the purpose of this engagement To facilitate capacity building across different levels of government Comment Understanding local climate impacts is a dimension of the City's Sustainability Plan, and Winona received grant funding support from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to do the work. Climate component Other, please specify Cities Charging Ahead Network & EV Smart Level of governments engaged in the development, implementation and/or monitoring of component 3  City of Winona, MN CDP-ICLEI Track 2023 Monday, September 4, 2023 Lower level of government Outline the purpose of this engagement To facilitate information sharing across different levels of government Comment Winona was a member of the Southeast Minnesota cohort that met regularly to discuss electric vehicle charging in the region. Winona is in the EV Smart program that is designed to facilitate smoother EV adoption. (0.5) Report your jurisdiction's most significant examples of collaboration with government, business, and/or civil society on climate-related issues. Assessment 1. Climate Risk and Vulnerability (1.1) Has a climate risk and vulnerability assessment been undertaken for your jurisdiction? If not, please indicate why. No, but we are currently undertaking one and it will be complete in the next year (1.2) Provide details on the most significant climate hazards faced by your jurisdiction. Climate-related hazards^ Heavy precipitation Vulnerable population groups most exposed Marginalized/minority communities Sectors most exposed^ Describe the impacts on vulnerable populations and sectors^ Strong rain storms have the potential to contribute to worsening spring flood conditions, block off some low lying roadways, and infiltrate into building basements. Severe rain may also pollute local waterways. Proportion of the population exposed to the hazard 90-100% Did this hazard significantly impact your jurisdiction before this reporting year? Yes Current probability of hazard^ Medium 4 City of Winona, MN CDP-ICLEI Track 2023 Monday, September 4, 2023 Current magnitude of impact of hazard^ Medium Expected future change in hazard intensity^ Increasing Expected future change in hazard frequency^ Increasing Timeframe of expected future changes^ Medium-term (2026-2050) Climate-related hazards^ River flooding Vulnerable population groups most exposed Marginalized/minority communities Sectors most exposed^ Manufacturing Water supply Sewerage, waste management and remediation activities Describe the impacts on vulnerable populations and sectors^ Spring flooding has been contained by a levee system, but could become worse with a more rapid snow melt and overall wetter conditions. Proportion of the population exposed to the hazard 50-60% Did this hazard significantly impact your jurisdiction before this reporting year? Yes Current probability of hazard^ Low Current magnitude of impact of hazard^ Medium High Expected future change in hazard intensity^ Increasing Expected future change in hazard frequency^ Increasing Timeframe of expected future changes^ Medium-term (2026-2050) 5 City of Winona, MN CDP-ICLEI Track 2023 Monday, September 4, 2023 Climate-related hazards^ Urban flooding Vulnerable population groups most exposed Low-income households Sectors most exposed^ Describe the impacts on vulnerable populations and sectors^ In conjunction with high rain fall, select low elevation areas of the City are susceptible to localized flooding. Impacts are expected to be felt most around the Gilmore Creek area and Lake Winona, which receive runoff shortly after storms from bluff areas. Proportion of the population exposed to the hazard 10-20% Did this hazard significantly impact your jurisdiction before this reporting year? Yes Current probability of hazard^ Medium Low Current magnitude of impact of hazard^ Low Expected future change in hazard intensity^ Increasing Expected future change in hazard frequency^ Increasing Timeframe of expected future changes^ Medium-term (2026-2050) Climate-related hazards^ Extreme heat Vulnerable population groups most exposed Elderly Marginalized/minority communities Sectors most exposed^ Agriculture Forestry Construction Human health and social work activities Arts, entertainment and recreation 6 City of Winona, MN CDP-ICLEI Track 2023 Monday, September 4, 2023 Describe the impacts on vulnerable populations and sectors^ It is typical to get a few days each year with a heat index of over 100 F. The frequency is likely to increase as global temperatures increase as well. Proportion of the population exposed to the hazard 90-100% Did this hazard significantly impact your jurisdiction before this reporting year? Yes Current probability of hazard^ High Current magnitude of impact of hazard^ Medium High Expected future change in hazard intensity^ Increasing Expected future change in hazard frequency^ Increasing Timeframe of expected future changes^ Medium-term (2026-2050) Climate-related hazards^ Fire weather (risk of wildfires) Vulnerable population groups most exposed Children and youth Elderly Vulnerable health groups Outdoor workers Sectors most exposed^ Forestry Construction Human health and social work activities Arts, entertainment and recreation Describe the impacts on vulnerable populations and sectors^ Air quality impacts from forest fires in local and regional areas. Multiple days in 2023 were in the poor air quality category and more were in the unhealthy for sensitive groups category. Proportion of the population exposed to the hazard 90-100% 7 City of Winona, MN CDP-ICLEI Track 2023 Monday, September 4, 2023 Did this hazard significantly impact your jurisdiction before this reporting year? No Current probability of hazard^ High Current magnitude of impact of hazard^ Medium Low Expected future change in hazard intensity^ Do not know Expected future change in hazard frequency^ Increasing Timeframe of expected future changes^ Short-term (by 2025) Climate-related hazards^ Drought Vulnerable population groups most exposed Marginalized/minority communities Low-income households Sectors most exposed^ Agriculture Forestry Fishing Water supply Arts, entertainment and recreation Describe the impacts on vulnerable populations and sectors^ Drought threatens trees and food gardens. Loss of tree cover can exacerbate the other climate change impacts. Loss of food gardens can negatively impact the health of people who depend on gardens for fresh fruit and vegetables, and/or increase food costs. Proportion of the population exposed to the hazard 40-50% Did this hazard significantly impact your jurisdiction before this reporting year? Yes Current probability of hazard^ Medium Low 8  City of Winona, MN CDP-ICLEI Track 2023 Monday, September 4, 2023 Current magnitude of impact of hazard^ Low Expected future change in hazard intensity^ Increasing Expected future change in hazard frequency^ Increasing Timeframe of expected future changes^ Short-term (by 2025) (1.3) Identify and describe the most significant factors impacting on your jurisdiction’s ability to adapt to climate change and indicate how those factors either support or challenge this ability. Factors that Degree to which this factor Describe how the factor supports or affect ability to challenges/supports the challenges the adaptive capacity of your adapt^ adaptive capacity of your jurisdiction^ jurisdiction (selections mandatory) ^ Poverty Challenges Higher than average poverty rate within the Significantly challenges City of Winona. Land use Challenges Much of the City of Winona is fully built, which planning Somewhat challenges makes changes to infrastructure more challenging. The City was built close to the Mississippi River in areas typically within 15 feet of the typical river water elevation, so not much room for flooding without damage. Access to Supports The Winona population includes a number of education Moderately supports technical experts who teach at local universities. Community Supports A local organization called Engage Winona is engagement Significantly supports very capable in community engagement and works with the City on many community projects. Budgetary Challenges Local budgetary constraints and other capacity Significantly challenges priorities make investments in climate mitigation and adaptation difficult. Political Challenges Climate change has not arisen as a pressing engagement / Moderately challenges concern of local elected officials. transparency 9  City of Winona, MN CDP-ICLEI Track 2023 Monday, September 4, 2023 2. Emissions Inventory Emissions Inventory Methodology (2.1) Does your jurisdiction have a community-wide emissions inventory to report? Yes (2.1a) Provide information on and an attachment (in spreadsheet format)/ direct link to your main community-wide GHG emissions inventory. Response Main community-wide emissions inventory: attachment (spreadsheet) and/or URL link (with unrestricted access)^ City of Winona 2022.xls Status of main community-wide inventory attachment and/or direct link (selection mandatory) The emissions inventory has been attached Year covered by main inventory^ 2022 Boundary of main inventory relative to jurisdiction boundary^ Smaller - covers only parts of the jurisdiction, please explain exclusions The inventory includes emissions generated by Xcel Energy customers within the City of Winona. Population in year covered by main inventory^ 25,960 Primary protocol/framework used to compile main inventory (selection mandatory) Regional or country/area specific methodology Tool used to compile main inventory Consultancy-developed tool/process, please specify Developed by Xcel Energy, the local electric and gas utility. Gases included in main inventory^ CO2 Primary source of emission factors Do not know Additional/historical inventories: attachment (spreadsheet) and/or URL link (with unrestricted access) 10  City of Winona, MN CDP-ICLEI Track 2023 Monday, September 4, 2023 Emissions Inventory Data (2.1b) Provide a breakdown of your community-wide emissions by scope. If the inventory has been developed using the Global Protocol for Community Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventories (GPC) you will also be requested to provide a breakdown by sector. Emissions If you have no emissions Level of data Comment (metric tonnes to report, please select a quality for CO2e) notation key to explain sector and why scope Total Scope 1 emissions 122,502 Activity data - (excluding generation of High data grid-supplied energy) quality Scope 1 emissions from Not Estimated (NE) generation of grid- supplied energy Total Scope 2 emissions 101,209 Activity data - High data quality Total Scope 3 emissions Not Estimated (NE) (2.1d) Provide a breakdown of your community-wide emissions by sector. Sector Sub-sector Scope Emissions (metric tonnes Comment CO2e) Stationary Residential Scope 1 and 58,757 Energy buildings 2 Stationary Transportation Scope 2 117 Street Energy lighting. Stationary Commercial Scope 1 and 66,728 Energy buildings 2 Stationary Industrial buildings Scope 1 and 98,109 Energy 2 3. Sector Assessment Data Energy Data (3.1) Report the following information regarding your jurisdiction-wide energy consumption. Response Total energy consumption (MWh)^ 365,376.2 11  City of Winona, MN CDP-ICLEI Track 2023 Monday, September 4, 2023 Total energy consumption from renewable energy sources (MWh)^ 155,467.57 Please explain^ Xcel Energy reports a 42.55% renewable energy percentage. Within the renewable energy subset, 8720.71 MWh are from voluntary actions of local customers (renewable credit purchases or on site generation). (3.3) How many households within the jurisdiction boundary face energy poverty? Select the threshold used for energy poverty in your jurisdiction. Indicator used to estimate energy poverty^ Comment Response Energy poverty not estimated Transport Data (3.5) Report your jurisdiction’s passenger and/or freight mode share data. Mode share data Passenger mode share data to report Freight mode share data to report Comment Waste Data (3.7) Report the following waste-related data for your jurisdiction. Data Comment availability Total amount of solid waste generated (tonnes/year) Percentage of the total solid waste generated that is utilized for waste to energy (%) Percentage of the total solid waste generated that is diverted away from landfill and incineration (%) Percentage of the diverted solid waste generated that is recycled (%) Percentage of the diverted solid waste generated that is reused (%) Percentage of waste collected where separation at source is taking place (%) Total annual amount of food waste produced in the jurisdiction (tonnes/year) 12 City of Winona, MN CDP-ICLEI Track 2023 Monday, September 4, 2023 Volume of wastewater produced within the jurisdiction boundary (megalitres/year) Percentage of wastewater safely treated to at least secondary level (%) Public Health Data (3.8) Report on how climate change impacts health outcomes and health services in your jurisdiction. Health area affected by climate change Health outcomes Identify the climate hazard(s) that most significantly impact the selected health area Drought Urban flooding River flooding Heavy precipitation Infectious disease Identify the health issues driven by the selected climate hazard(s) Heat-related illnesses Vector-borne infections and illnesses Mental health impacts Direct physical injuries and deaths due to extreme weather events Disruption of health-related services Timeframe of impact Medium-term (2026-2050) Identify which vulnerable populations are affected by the selected health issue(s) Children and youth Elderly Marginalized / minority communities Vulnerable health groups Low-income households Outdoor workers What factors affect your jurisdiction’s ability to address the selected health issues Lack of financial capacity and expertise/technical capacity Lack of political priority Comment 13  City of Winona, MN CDP-ICLEI Track 2023 Monday, September 4, 2023 Extreme heat clearly can impact health, particularly the elderly and those who must work outside. Flooding and destruction from excess rainfall can contaminate areas with chemicals or germs and cause mold growth in buildings. Stress and other mental health impacts tend to be worsened by the extreme heat and excessive water. Higher winter temperatures allow for increased survival of Lyme disease vectors. (3.10) Provide details of the household access to water, sanitation services and water consumption in your jurisdiction. Response Data availability None of the above data is available to report Comment Food Data (3.11) What percentage of your population is food insecure and/or lives in a food desert? Data availability Comment Response No data available for the percentage of population that is food insecure/lives in a food desert Targets 4. Adaptation Goals (4.1) Does your jurisdiction have an adaptation goal(s) in place? If no adaptation goal is in place, please indicate the primary reason why. No, but we are planning to introduce a goal in the next two years 5. Mitigation Targets (5.1) Does your jurisdiction have an active greenhouse gas emissions reduction target(s) in place? Please include long-term and/or mid-term targets. If no active GHG emissions reduction target is in place, please indicate the primary reason why. Yes, our jurisdiction has an active greenhouse gas emissions reduction target(s) (5.1a) Provide details of your emissions reduction target(s). Please report both long- term and mid-term targets, if applicable. Select a reference ID for the target Target 1 14 City of Winona, MN CDP-ICLEI Track 2023 Monday, September 4, 2023 Target type (selection mandatory)^ Base year emissions (absolute) target Boundary of target relative to jurisdiction boundary^ Same - covers entire jurisdiction and nothing else Emissions sources covered by target^ Target covers direct emissions (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from grid-supplied energy (Scope 2) included in jurisdiction inventory Are carbon credits currently used or planned to be used to achieve this target?^ We do not know if this target will be achieved using carbon credits Percentage of target to be met using carbon credits generated from outside jurisdiction or target boundary^ Year target was established 2017 Covered emissions in year target was established (metric tonnes CO2e) Base year^ 2017 Covered emissions in base year (metric tonnes CO2e)^ Emissions intensity figure in base year (metric tonnes CO2e per capita or GDP)^ Target year^ 2050 Estimated business as usual emissions in target year (metric tonnes CO2e)^ Percentage of emissions reduction (including offsets and carbon dioxide removal)^ 100 Net emissions in target year (after offsets and carbon dioxide removal) [auto- calculated] Net emissions in target year (after offsets and carbon dioxide removal) (metric tonnes CO2e)^ 15  City of Winona, MN CDP-ICLEI Track 2023 Monday, September 4, 2023 Projected population in target year Please ensure you make two selections in this column. Specify if target is considered a science-based target (SBT) and the SBT methodology it aligns to. Covered emissions in most recent inventory (metric tonnes CO2e) Is this target the jurisdiction's most ambitious target? Yes Alignment with Nationally Determined Contribution This target is as ambitious as the Nationally Determined Contribution Select the conditional components of your emissions reduction target Please explain^ 6. Sector Targets (6.1) Provide details of your jurisdiction's energy-related targets active in the reporting year. In addition, you can report other climate-related targets active in the reporting year. Planning 7. Planning Climate Action Planning (7.1) Does your jurisdiction have a climate action plan or strategy that addresses mitigation, adaptation (resilience), and/or energy? No, but we are currently undertaking one and it will be complete in the next year The City has an Energy Action Plan 16  City of Winona, MN CDP-ICLEI Track 2023 Monday, September 4, 2023 Sector Action Planning (7.2) Report details on the other climate-related plans, policies and/or strategies in your jurisdiction. Area of plan, policy and/or strategy Attachment/ link and name of plan Current status of plan Boundary of plan relative to jurisdiction boundary Year of formal approval of plan End of year plan Comment Finance (7.5) Describe any planned climate-related projects within your jurisdiction for which you hope to attract financing. Project area Renewable energy Project title Solar Panels on City Buildings Stage of project development Pre-feasibility/impact assessment Status of financing Project not funded and seeking full funding Identified financing model Public finance - own budget Public finance - national government Public-private partnership 17  City of Winona, MN CDP-ICLEI Track 2023 Monday, September 4, 2023 Project description and attach project proposal A proposal has not been presented or finalized, but the hope is most of the electricity utilized by City operations and not currently subscribed to a community solar garden could be obtained by rooftop PV. Total cost of project (in currency specified in 0.1) Total investment cost needed if relevant (in currency specified in 0.1) Actions 8. Adaptation Actions (8.1) Describe the outcomes of the most significant adaptation actions your jurisdiction is currently undertaking. Note that this can include those in the planning and/or implementation phase. Action (selections mandatory)^ Engineered and built environment actions Improved drainage Climate hazard(s) that action addresses^ Urban flooding Heavy precipitation Action description and web link to further information^ The City of Winona promotes rain gardens to help infiltrate stormwater and improve runoff quality. Thus far, about 10 entities have received funding and recognition. The impact of the individual gardens is small, but will increase in scale with greater adoption. The City currently requires no net runoff rate increase for new building development on projects over 1 acre in size. This policy helps the situation of excess runoff and water quality from deteriorating further. Sectors adaptation action applies to^ Transportation and storage Arts, entertainment and recreation Co-benefits realized^ Improved water/soil quality Protected/improved biodiversity and ecosystem services Timeframe for which increased resilience is expected to last 18 City of Winona, MN CDP-ICLEI Track 2023 Monday, September 4, 2023 Proportion of the total jurisdiction population with increased resilience due to adaptation action Proportion of natural systems with increased resilience due to adaptation action Funding source(s) Status of action in the reporting year^ Inclusion in climate action plan and/or jurisdiction development/master plan^ Total cost of action (in currency specified in 0.1) 3,000 Action (selections mandatory)^ Engineered and built environment actions Hazard resistant infrastructure design and construction Climate hazard(s) that action addresses^ River flooding Heavy precipitation Action description and web link to further information^ The City undertook a thorough analysis of the flood control infrastructure in the Winona area in conjunction with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This review certified much of the Mississippi Rive levee and revealed potential flood risks from the design of a creek and rain water impoundment system. Sectors adaptation action applies to^ Co-benefits realized^ Reduced disaster/disease/contamination-related health impacts Timeframe for which increased resilience is expected to last Medium-term (2026-2050) Proportion of the total jurisdiction population with increased resilience due to adaptation action Proportion of natural systems with increased resilience due to adaptation action 19 City of Winona, MN CDP-ICLEI Track 2023 Monday, September 4, 2023 Funding source(s) Status of action in the reporting year^ Inclusion in climate action plan and/or jurisdiction development/master plan^ Total cost of action (in currency specified in 0.1) Action (selections mandatory)^ Ecosystem-based actions Afforestation and reforestation Climate hazard(s) that action addresses^ Extreme heat Heavy precipitation Action description and web link to further information^ Planting trees along streets and park areas. Sectors adaptation action applies to^ Co-benefits realized^ Job creation Reduced fuel/energy poverty Improved air quality Reduced GHG emissions Increased/improved green space Protected/improved biodiversity and ecosystem services Timeframe for which increased resilience is expected to last Proportion of the total jurisdiction population with increased resilience due to adaptation action Proportion of natural systems with increased resilience due to adaptation action Funding source(s) 20  City of Winona, MN CDP-ICLEI Track 2023 Monday, September 4, 2023 Status of action in the reporting year^ Inclusion in climate action plan and/or jurisdiction development/master plan^ Total cost of action (in currency specified in 0.1) 15,000 9. Mitigation Actions (9.1) Describe the outcomes of the most significant mitigation actions your jurisdiction is currently undertaking. Note that this can include those in the planning and/or implementation phases. Primary emissions sector addressed and action type (selections mandatory)^ Agriculture, Forestry and Land Use Forest restoration Action description and web link to further information^ Planting trees in park and street areas. Start year of action 2017 Year for which mitigation is expected to last 2051 or later Impact indicators measured^ None of the above impacts associated with this action have been measured Estimated emissions reductions (metric tons CO2e)^ Estimated annual energy savings (MWh)^ Estimated annual renewable energy generation (MWh)^ Co-benefits realized^ Job creation Reduced fuel/ energy poverty Enhanced climate change adaptation Improved air quality Improved water/soil quality Increased/improved green space Protected/improved biodiversity and ecosystem services 21 City of Winona, MN CDP-ICLEI Track 2023 Monday, September 4, 2023 Funding source(s) Jurisdiction's own resources Regional funds and programmes National funds and programmes Private partnerships (e.g., a combination of private investments) Status of action in the reporting year^ Action in operation (across most of jurisdiction) Inclusion in climate action plan and/or jurisdiction development/master plan^ Action is included in climate action plan and/or development/master plan Total cost of action (in currency specified in 0.1) 15,000 Primary emissions sector addressed and action type (selections mandatory)^ Agriculture, Forestry and Land Use Conversion of natural habitats Action description and web link to further information^ Restoring natural habitats principally in bluff prairies should have a positive net carbon impact over the the long term. Start year of action 2019 Year for which mitigation is expected to last 2051 or later Impact indicators measured^ None of the above impacts associated with this action have been measured Estimated emissions reductions (metric tons CO2e)^ Estimated annual energy savings (MWh)^ Estimated annual renewable energy generation (MWh)^ Co-benefits realized^ Job creation Improved water/soil quality Protected/improved biodiversity and ecosystem services Funding source(s) Jurisdiction's own resources Regional funds and programmes 22  City of Winona, MN CDP-ICLEI Track 2023 Monday, September 4, 2023 Public-private partnerships Status of action in the reporting year^ Action in operation (targeted to sector/location) Inclusion in climate action plan and/or jurisdiction development/master plan^ Action is included in climate action plan and/or development/master plan Total cost of action (in currency specified in 0.1) 2,500 Further Information (10.1) Use this field to provide any additional information or context that you feel is relevant to your jurisdiction's response. Please note that this field is optional and is not scored/assessed. Submit your response What language are you submitting your response in? English Please read and accept our Terms and Conditions I have read and accept the Terms and Conditions Please confirm how your response should be handled by CDP. Public or non-public submission I am submitting my response Publicly (recommended) 23