CISCO Summit Day 1 - Paul Peloski
December 09, 2007 by Chris | permalink
the city of san francisco is partnering with 30 cities to attempt to reduce effects of climate change. he started with a bit of a preamble about climate change. there is a target to be 20% lower than 1990 levels by 2012. their breakdown of emissions is also calculated at 50% from transportation with 25% from cars. their city vehicles run on biodiesel [ie fire trucks and police cars] to demonstrate to the public that it does work.
buildings. 65% of all energy emissions so the city is working on Legislative tools to help change behaviours. All municipal buildings must be LEED silver, priority permitting for LEED gold, and now exploring LEED gold for ALL city construction.
transport. instead of a payroll tax, there will be a carbon tax depending on distance travelled. in this way, business will then become responsible for the business miles travelled by their employees. this is a major issue and depends upon rich data.
energy efficiency. partnering with businesses and homes to save energy and money. departments must take a look at all of their purchases to ensure that their purchases are based upon the 'precautionary principle' to get the best available.
renewables. solar panels are being installed all over the city. this is both on municipal and commercial properties. the goal is for increased in-city generation. there is also an intent to put tidal energy can be harnessed from the coastal tides.
recycling. currently at 69%, which is the best in the states. goal is to get to 75% in 2010 and by 2020 it should be zero. soon there will be stickers to name and shame those who do not participate. stickers on the cans. there will be charges after they have been warned.
direct impact of IT. he talked about the first order, second order and third order effects. same as Yvon talked about.....First, is the direct impact of IT, Second is the impact of applications, the Third is the long-term socio-economic changes.
these are very much into PPP!
