Sustainability Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2019 06 11

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Cityoy Louisville City Manager's Office Memorandum To: Louisville Sustainability Advisory Board From: Katie Baum, Sustainability Specialist Date: June 11, 2019 Re: Discussion Item 9: CC4CA Update Summary The session that concluded May 3rd was productive for advancement of state climate and clean energy policy. The CC4CA Steering Committee last year adopted two top priorities for the session, both of which were passed and funded. HB19-1261 A longtime goal of climate policy advocates, this bill establishes in statute statewide targets for greenhouse gas emissions reductions and directs the Air Quality Control Commission to adopt rules and regulations to reach those goals. The State of Colorado is now committed to a carbon pollution reduction of at least 26% by 2025, 50% by 2030, and 90% by 2050 (all compared to a 2005 baseline). In adopting these new rules, the AQCC is required to consider impacts on disproportionately affected communities and the reliability of service. SB19-096 Directs the AQCC to inventory and forecast statewide GHG emissions to help the state track progress toward the new statewide emissions goals. Other important bills that passed include: HB19-1003, expands the capacity of community solar gardens. HB19-1159, extends the current tax credits for buying and leasing electric vehicles through 2026. HB19-1198, strengthens the EV infrastructure grants program administered by the Colorado Energy Office.