Sustainability Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2023 05 17

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Sustainability Advisory Board Minutes April 19, 2023 Page 4 of 8 All Sustainability Advisory Board members agreed that it will be important to establish a "baseline" of present carbon -related emissions and presently -installed countermeasures (e.g., heat pumps) so that outcomes of this upcoming Community Decarbonization Plan can be judged based on pre -established metrics. Public Comment RJ Harrington: He was part of the 2017 Task Force (Partnership in Energy), whose concluding Plan called for a 1 % annual reduction in Louisville's local greenhouse -gas (GHG) emissions. However, the outcome led to no reductions [not including Xcel Energy's own reduction in emissions from electricity generation].He also asked if we can take advantage of any results from McKinstry's (consultants) ongoing review of Louisville municipal buildings' energy use. And, four years from now, the Franchise Agreement with Xcel Energy will conclude — will this allow the City any new options for clean -energy actions? Cali (student visitor): What is the way to get a refund on a gasoline vehicle trade in to buy an EV? RJ Harrington: Information about this exchange/refund can be found by searching for the Colorado Vehicle Exchange Program LSAB Discussion Tiffany asked Lynn to address RJ's questions. Lynn said the Energy Action Plan, in conjunction with Partners in Energy, was published in 2017 and included a two year plan to meet its goals, ending in 2019. A group called the "Energy Futures Collaborative" consisting of mayors, the PUC, and other managers is tasked to produce "higher level goals". Kayla mentioned that Louisville has regular coordination with Xcel. John asked Lynn whether Xcel Energy will be able to deliver all the new electric - power required to meet goals and targets that a serious Decarbonization Plan