Implementation
Final Report 119
Action ID Action Responsible Parties Timeframe
T-6g Regional Climate Committee will work with interested parties and RCEA to expand home and public fueling/charging station ZEV infrastructure in alignment with RCEA RePower Plan goals and address barriers to ZEV adoption which are not related to electric grid capacity limitations as outlined in the “North Coast and Upstate FCEV Readiness Plan.” Evaluate opportunities for curbside street level II chargers in urbanized residential areas where off-street parking is limited to provide equitable access to at home chargers.
Climate Committee
RCEA
Phase 2 - 3
T-6h Regional Climate Committee, in partnership HCAOG, to lead the development of a Hydrogen Vehicle Infrastructure Implementation Plan for public access hydrogen facilities by 2030 which includes the following:
1. Evaluate a list of prioritized locations for hydrogen fueling stations across the County
2. Consideration of procurement needs and potential sourcing from appropriate hydrogen facilities
3. Identifies grant funding opportunities
Climate Committee
HCAOG
Phase 1 - 2
T-6i Based on the results of the Hydrogen Vehicle Implementation Plan, applicable jurisdictions with opportunities identified as high priority hydrogen fueling station locations will evaluate and promote public access hydrogen fuel station development.
Leverage the Regional Climate Committee and other regional partnerships to explore funding opportunities for hydrogen fueling infrastructure through the LCFS or PG&E EV Fast Charge Program as well as develop public-private partnerships to attract private developers to the region to build out ZEV infrastructure.
Municipal Public Works
Climate Committee
Phase 2 - 3
T-6j Identify and promote incentives and financing options for residential EV charger installations such as applying for Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding.
Climate Committee
RCEA
Municipal
Planning/Building
Phase 1 -
ongoing
Measure T-7: Increase commercial zero-emission vehicle use and adoption to 10% by 2030 and 100% by 2045 through a regional charging network and development of hydrogen hubs
County of Humboldt
Humboldt County Regional Climate Action Plan
120
Action ID Action Responsible Parties Timeframe
T-7a Through the Regional Climate Committee work with RCEA and the Schatz Energy Research Center (SERC) to refine and implement the North Coast Medium-Duty/HeavyDuty Zero Emission Vehicle Readiness Blueprint for Humboldt County. As part of the refinement:
1. Conduct in depth study of physical siting opportunities and prioritize locations and a schedule to follow
2. Identify opportunities for local jurisdiction-supported accelerated fleet ZEV adoption and establish a strategy to promote ZEV/EV adoption within business fleets
3. For high priority fleets, establish a strategy and protocol to collaborate with PG&E
4. For high priority fleets, conduct a grid planning study to identify necessary infrastructure upgrades to support a fully built-out fleet and coordinate with PG&E regarding needs
Climate Committee
RCEA
Phase 1 – Phase
3 T-7b Work with the Regional Climate Committee and RCEA to secure funding from state and utility programs (such as the California Air Resources Board's Clean Vehicle Rebate Project, the Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Program, LCFS, and the PG&E EV Fast Charge Program) and federal sources to increase procurement of EV or ZEV cars, trucks, and other vehicles and installation of EV/ZEV charging/fueling infrastructure.
Additionally, provide information to businesses on state and federal programs to help businesses pursue conversion of fleets to ZEVs.
Municipal Public Works
RCEA
Phase 1 -
ongoing
T-7c Conduct an inventory of business vehicle fleets in each jurisdiction and identify and engage with employers and businesses subject to the Advanced Clean Fleets rule as well as those to target for accelerating ZEV/EV adoption. As part of the study, identify private trucking company or manufacturer partnership opportunities for piloting new ZEV technology in the region.
Climate Committee
Municipal Facility
Management
Phase 1 - 2
Implementation
Final Report 121
Action ID Action Responsible Parties Timeframe
T-7d Direct the Regional Climate Committee to partner with RCEA and SERC to work with local fleet operators, vehicle operators, and fleet maintenance staff to develop a comprehensive training program, including hosting workforce development trainings to discussing the benefits and technical requirements of ZEV fleets and supporting infrastructure. In addition to retraining the existing workforce, advertise and promote opportunities in the area to attract additional workforce support such as ZEV technicians and mechanics, and charging and fueling technicians.
Climate Committee
RCEA
SERC
Phase 2
T-7e The Program Manager will research and obtain funding and work with HTA to identify locations and expand hydrogen fueling infrastructure.
Climate Committee
HTA
Phase 2 - 3
Measure T-8: Electrify or otherwise decarbonize 12% of applicable small off-road engines (SOREs) off-road equipment by 2030 and 100% by 2045 and replace fossil diesel consumption with renewable diesel in 55% of applicable large diesel in alignment with EO N-79-20 by 2030.
T-8a Align with AB 1346 and develop and circulate educational materials regarding CARB’s Small-Off Road Engines regulations requiring most newly manufactured small off-road engines such as those found in leaf blowers, lawn mowers, and other equipment to be zero emission starting in Model Year 2024. Phase 2 of the regulations will be implemented in Model Year 2028, when the emission standards for generators and large pressure washers will be zero. In addition, work with Humboldt Chamber of Commerce to disseminate information regarding the regulation to impacted businesses (e.g., lawn equipment dealers, commercial landscapers, construction companies) and promote transition of equipment sales and equipment use to electric alternatives.
Municipal Public Works
Municipal Facility
Management
Phase 1 -
ongoing
T-8b Regional Climate Committee to identify pathways to enforce CARB’s In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets Regulation and the Commercial Harbor Craft Regulation requiring that diesel vehicles over 25 horsepower to procure and only use R99 or R100 renewable diesel. This should include establishing a means to track compliance and developing partnerships with fuel suppliers in the region to promote and support the increased procurement of renewable diesel in the region.
Climate Committee Phase 1
County of Humboldt
Humboldt County Regional Climate Action Plan
122
Action ID Action Responsible Parties Timeframe
T-8c Work with the Regional Climate Committee to develop and implement a plan to replace all jurisdiction owned end-of-life off-road equipment with zero-emission equipment as feasible. Procure renewable diesel for applicable jurisdiction owned diesel equipment that doesn’t have available replacement equipment. Plan should include evaluation of current jurisdiction-owned equipment, alternative low or zero-emission options, prioritize equipment to replace first (e.g., largest GHG emission reduction potential), and a timeline for replacements that align with goals and feasibility of replacement.
Municipal Public Works Phase 2
T-8d The Regional Climate Committee will develop and manage an Off-road Equipment Replacement Program and Outreach Campaign that provides information to contractors, residents, and fleet operators in the region regarding alternatives to fossil-fueled off-road equipment, local fuel suppliers with renewable diesel for sale, public health and safety benefits of alternative equipment technology, and funding opportunities available (i.e., Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Program), Zero-Emission Landscaping Equipment Incentive Programs).
Climate Committee Phase 1 – 2
T-8e Through the Regional Climate Committee, Partner with North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District to identify funding opportunities to encourage residents to replace gas-powered landscaping equipment and off-road engines with zero emission equipment.
This could include a rebate and incentive program for upgrading off-road equipment and switching to renewable diesel, or the development of an off-road zero emission landscaping equipment rental share program for county residents and businesses.
Climate Committee Phase 1
T-8f Leverage the Regional Climate Committee to source State and Federal funding to decarbonize off-road equipment as a result of Executive Order N-79-20.
Climate Committee Phase 2
Measure T-9: Establish Humboldt as a pilot program for the decarbonization of the transportation sector to help drive State and philanthropic investment throughout Humboldt.
T-9a The Regional Climate Committee will develop and promote a vision and strategy for the regional community foundation to serve as a first-mover/pilot in the State in the decarbonization of America's rural transportation systems.
Climate Committee
HCOAG
HTA
Phase 2
T-9b As a first-mover in rural America, the Regional Climate Committee will pursue investment on behalf of the jurisdictions from philanthropy, the State, private businesses, etc. to fund the development of a Humboldt decarbonized rural transportation system.
Climate Committee
HCOAG
Phase 2 - 3
Implementation
Final Report 123
Action ID Action Responsible Parties Timeframe
T-9c With the support of the Regional Climate Committee, jurisdictions will directly engage members of disadvantaged and vulnerable communities in the development of the vision and strategy that aims to benefit all members of rural communities.
Municipal Community
Development
Climate Committee
Phase 2
Measure T-10: Work with the State and renewable fuel industry to establish a renewable fuel network within Humboldt thereby funding new green industry and job growth to support the decarbonization of the transportation sector T-10a The Regional Climate Committee will lead establishing a memorandum of understanding with RCEA, PG&E, CARB, CAL FIRE, the California Department of Agriculture, forest owners, and waste management companies to establish a plan to manage biomass and organic waste through the development of biofuel infrastructure in the region to position Humboldt as a first mover in active forest management to support a carbon-free future for California.
Municipal Public Works
(county)
RCEA
Phase 1
T-10b The Regional Climate Committee will work jurisdiction to identify and help zone and entitle opportunity locations and specific areas throughout the region for streamlined development of renewable generation facilities where applicable. As part of effort, develop guidelines for evaluating renewable opportunities that meet sustainability criteria such as those set in the Natural Resources Defense Council's "Biofuel Sustainability Performance Guidelines" to limit environmental impacts related to renewable production.
Municipal Public Works Phase 1
T-10c The Regional Climate Committee will work with RCEA, PG&E, and State agencies to explore funding opportunities including grants and green bonds to help fund the development of renewable fuel infrastructure in the region and explore revenue options through the Low Carbon Fuel Standard.
Municipal Public Works
(county)
RCEA
Phase 1
County of Humboldt
Humboldt County Regional Climate Action Plan
124
Action ID Action Responsible Parties Timeframe
T-10d Establish Humboldt as a hydrogen hub by:
1. Promoting the pending The U.S. Department of Energy funded HTA hydrogen fueling station to attract additional hydrogen fueling station developers to the region
2. Partner with RCEA, SERC, and CalTrans, where applicable, to identify sites for hydrogen fueling stations that build off the North Coast and Upstate Regional Hydrogen Infrastructure Plan
3. Pursue partnerships with private developers to develop additional hydrogen fueling stations in the region
4. Pursue funding opportunities for hydrogen fueling infrastructure, such as through LCSF, AB 8 program, and the CEC Clean Transportation Program Municipal Public Works
(county)
RCEA
Phase 2 - 3
T-10e The Regional Climate Committee, in partnership with applicable incorporated cities will work with local utilities and State agencies to pursue grants earmarked for biofuel infrastructure from the Inflation Reduction Act.
Municipal Public Works Phase 2
T-10f The Regional Climate Committee will establish partnerships with organic waste haulers to establish a consistent feedstock of waste biomass from forests and biowaste from residential and agricultural sources and forest service businesses/property owners.
Climate Committee
Fire Department
Phase 2 - 3
T-10g Partner with the forestry services and waste haulers to host an Outreach Campaign informing the community on the economic and wildfire risk benefits of active forest management for bioenergy. Establish a working group/committee to involve local community members and businesses in the planning processes related to biomass and biowaste management locally.
Climate Committee
Fire Department
(county)
Forestry Service (county)
Phase 1
T-10h Leverage the Regional Climate Committee to create a region-wide workforce development programs to train the local workforce for biofuel jobs. Specifically target training towards members of disadvantaged communities and establish criteria in the planning process that prioritizes/requires the employment of local residents and businesses in the industry.
Climate Committee Phase 2 - 3
Measure T-11: Lead by example and electrify or otherwise decarbonize 50% municipal fleets by 2030 in alignment with the State’s Advanced Clean Fleet Rule.
Implementation
Final Report 125
Action ID Action Responsible Parties Timeframe
T-11a Regional Climate Committee will develop a Zero-emission Fleet Conversion and Purchase Policy to be adopted by each jurisdiction that requires new, and replacement of, municipal fleet vehicle purchases to be EVs or ZEVs. The policy will also include a schedule for replacement of fleet vehicles to comply with the State’s Advanced Clean Fleet rule requiring 50 percent of medium and heavy-duty vehicle purchases be zeroemissions beginning in 2024 and 100 percent beginning in 2027. Report annually to CARB on fleet status as required per the Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation.
Municipal Facility
Management
Climate Committee
Phase 1
T-11b Leverage the Regional Climate Committee conduct a feasibility and cost assessment to determine the number of EV/ZEV chargers and funds needed to support the fleet transition to 50 percent EV/ZEV by 2030.
Municipal Facility
Management
Climate Committee
Phase 1
T-11c The Regional Climate Committee will secure funding from programs such as the California Air Resources Board's Clean Vehicle Rebate Project and the Clean Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Program to increase procurement of EV or ZEV cars, trucks, and other vehicles and installation of EV/ZEV charging/fueling infrastructure at municipal facilities. Evaluate credit generation opportunities within the LCFS program or other available programs for ZEV/EV fueling and charging stations for the municipal fleet to offset cost of infrastructure development needed to support transition.
Municipal Facility
Management
Climate Committee
Phase 1 -
ongoing
T-11d Install additional ZEV chargers/fueling stations in municipal parking lots for fleet, employees, and public use to meet projected demand in alignment with feasibility study.
Municipal Facility
Management
Municipal Public Works
Phase 1 - 2
T-11e Leverage the Regional Climate Committee to develop a resolution in alignment with Measure T-8a, to replace jurisdiction-owned end-of-life small off-road equipment with electric equipment (e.g., lawn equipment and leaf blowers) at time of replacement and to procure renewable diesel for all applicable jurisdiction owned equipment. Each jurisdiction will need to adopt the resolution while the Regional Climate Committee will support implementation.
Municipal Facility
Management
Phase 1
Measure SW-1: Establish a local waste separation facility and organics management to be able to reduce waste sent to landfills by 75% by 2030. Reduce GHG emissions by limiting truck trips required to ship waste out of the County and import compost from out of the County
County of Humboldt
Humboldt County Regional Climate Action Plan
126
Action ID Action Responsible Parties Timeframe
SW-1a Regional Climate Committee to work with Humboldt Waste Management Authority (HWMA) and Recology to develop a SB 1383 waste management plan which assesses county-wide waste diversion needs, current capacity, and land-use opportunities for developing organic waste processing facilities within Humboldt County that will meet regional requirements. The assessment should also include an analysis of green bond funding opportunities, applicable green bond programs, and a strategic plan for pursuing funding through green bond programs.
Climate Committee
HWMA
Recology
Phase 1
SW-1b The Regional Climate Committee will work with HWMA and an underwriter at a desired green bond program identified in the feasibility study to develop a green bond focused on providing funding for HWMA to construct a regional organics processing facility that will be used to meet SB 1383 diversion and procurement requirements.
Climate Committee
HWMA
Phase 1 - 2
SW-1c Through the Regional Climate Committee, partner with Recology and/or HWMA to pursue funding, such as the Organics Grant Program from CalRecycle or for projects through California Climate Investment, to reduce generated organic waste from multifamily homes and expand waste diversions programs within the County.
Climate Committee
HWMA
Recology
Phase 1
Implementation
Final Report 127
Action ID Action Responsible Parties Timeframe
SW-1d Meet the requirements of SB 1383 to reduce organics in the waste stream by 75 percent below 2014 levels by 2030 and work towards 90 percent solid waste diversion by 2040 in applicable jurisdictions by leveraging the Regional Climate Committee to provide implementation support. Include activities such as:
1. Implement enforcement and fee for incorrectly sorted materials with sensitivity to shared collection. Utilize funding to implement programs and efforts to increase communitywide organic waste diversion
2. Assure adequate bin signage across commercial and residential areas of acceptable landfill, recyclable, and compostable materials
3. Identify public areas for adding organics collection and recycling bins where needed
4. Work with Recology and HWMA to conduct free food scrap collection pail giveaways and promote curbside organics collection service offered in applicable communities
5. Evaluate opportunities to have community compost hubs throughout the County that is easily accessible for community members. Partner with regional community gardens to increase community wide access to local compost bins
6. Identify long-term and alternate solutions for the community’s wastewater biosolids to avoid long hauling distances and develop local, beneficial reuse.
Municipal Public Works
HWMA
Phase 1 -
ongoing
County of Humboldt
Humboldt County Regional Climate Action Plan
128
Action ID Action Responsible Parties Timeframe
SW-1e Leverage Regional Climate Committee to draft a templated edible food recovery ordinance for individual jurisdictions to modify and adopt as needed. Alternatively utilize the County’s adopted ordinance, HCC 521-13 as a template or guide for drafting ordinances in individual jurisdictions that do not currently have such an ordinance. The ordinance will target edible food generators, food recovery services, or organizations that are required to comply with SB 1383. Ordinance requires all residential and commercial customers to subscribe to an organic waste collection program and/or report self-hauling or backhauling of organics. To support implementation of the ordinance, include the following activities:
1. Work with community food pantries, food suppliers, HWMA, and Recology to identify infrastructure needs to ensure edible food reuse infrastructure in Humboldt is sufficient to accept capacity needed to recover 20 percent of edible food disposed of within Humboldt
2. Regional Climate Committee to work with jurisdictions to establish an edible food recovery program where they are not currently present to minimize food waste. Expand food rescue programs by increasing cold storage capacity, include education and outreach efforts, and incorporate collection/distribution network among businesses, local institutions, and grocery stores.
3. Leverage CalRecycle funding opportunities to support projects that prevent food waste, increase cold storage, or rescue edible food
4. Partner with existing food pantries that are locally appropriate for each jurisdiction to identify and advertise locations for surplus food to be taken in the community
Climate Committee
Municipal Public Works
Board of Supervisors
Phase 2
SW-1f The Regional Climate Committee will work with HWMA, Recology and individual jurisdictions to implement structural changes listed above and increase service to jurisdictions without organics collection. This is applicable to both jurisdictions subject to SB 1383 and SB 1383 exempt jurisdictions to prepare for future needs to comply with SB 1383.
Municipal Public Works
HWMA
Recology
Phase 2
Implementation
Final Report 129
Action ID Action Responsible Parties Timeframe
SW-1g Regional Climate Committee will coordinate between HWMA and regional wastewater treatment facilities to evaluate the opportunities to process/ co-digest food waste at the wastewater treatment plants. Study should include evaluating existing infrastructure and ability to process food waste, an evaluation of necessary infrastructure upgrades needed to process food waste that would comply with SB 1383 standards for recovered organic products, and a return-on-investment evaluation. Study should also include recommendations of viable opportunities and identification of funding opportunities to support implementation and facility upgrades as necessary.
Municipal Public Works
HWMA
Phase 2 - 3
SW-1h The Regional Climate Committee in partnership with Recology and HWMA, will develop and conduct a conduct a Bring Your Own (BYO) education and outreach training for each jurisdiction community on reusables and implementing more sustainable packaging into daily use. The Regional Climate Committee will develop and provide information resources on HWMA and jurisdiction’s websites. Partner with libraries and other existing facilities to market campaigns about waste reductions, reuse and repair.
Municipal Public Works
HWMA
Recology
Phase 1
SW-1i Leverage the Regional Climate Committee to provide technical and outreach support to jurisdictions with organics and/or recycling services, by establishing relationships with multi-family property owners/managers to develop signage for their properties and to go door-to-door at each multi-family unit yearly to provide supplies and promote proper sorting.
Municipal Public Works
HWMA
Phase 1 - 3
SW-1j HWMA to add extra bulky-item pick up service in all jurisdictions to low- and mediumincome residents at a subsided cost to help minimize illegal dumping.Municipal Public Works HWMA
Phase 2
SW-1k The Regional Climate Committee will facilitate conducting waste characterization studies every 3 years to inform programs and policies. Leverage study to understand the waste stream and create a plan to increase diversion and reduce contamination. Work with contracted waste haulers and HWMA to develop and implement a comprehensive monitoring and quality control program with a focus on consumer behavior change. This should include tracking of weight or volume of waste produced; consider including information on billing to inform customer of their waste production and including incentives for reduction. Explore reducing frequency of service for residential and commercial waste to least often possible pick up to reduce truck miles/trips.
Municipal Public Works
HWMA
Phase 1 - 3
County of Humboldt
Humboldt County Regional Climate Action Plan
130
Action ID Action Responsible Parties Timeframe
SW-1l Through the Regional Climate Committee create a multi-lingual training/outreach program that can be used in all jurisdictions that is free and accessible to all residents and employees to learn about circular economy practices and diversion strategies and effects of overconsumption. Conduct targeted, multi-lingual, culturally appropriate, and geographically diverse circular economy educational and technical assistance campaigns based on outcomes of waste characterization studies and comprehensive monitoring and quality control program. Topics could include reuse, prolonging the life of common materials and items, and sustainable purchasing. Focus outreach campaign on food waste not going to landfill.
Climate Committee Phase 1
SW-1m Utilize the Regional Climate Committee to partner with schools, retirement communities, and other large institutions throughout the County to create waste diversion and prevention program/procedure/plan.
Climate Committee
HWMA
Phase 2 - 3
SW-1n The Program Manager will work with regional partners to develop and implement packaging bans to reduce the use of single-use plastics and excess waste proliferation in the waste stream.
Climate Committee Phase 2 - 3
Measure WW-1: Expand regional opportunities for implementation of wastewater decarbonization technologies such as anaerobic digesters to reduce GHG and produce renewable fuel sources
WW-1a Regional Climate Committee to conduct a feasibility study(s) in jurisdictions with wastewater processing facilities or community primary reliance on septic systems identifying improved wastewater technologies which could be used to mitigate wastewater processing emissions and generate renewable fuel such as RNG or offset onsite process energy use via electricity generated with an anaerobic digester, particularly in relation to septic system improvements. The study should include an in-depth analysis of the current wastewater treatment methods utilized throughout the region, identification of upgrade opportunities and potential co-benefits to the community, and technological restrictions based on regional water quality and discharge requirements.
The study should also specifically consider expanding wastewater treatment capabilities to process food waste that would otherwise go to landfill.
Municipal Public Works
Climate Committee
Phase 2
WW-1b The Regional Climate Committee will partner with regional wastewater service providers to understand current methods, areas for improvement, and whether there is interest in upgrading their wastewater treatment processes.
Municipal Public Works
Climate Committee
Phase 2
Implementation
Final Report 131
Action ID Action Responsible Parties Timeframe
WW-1c The Regional Climate Committee, with input from the wastewater treatment providers, will research and pursue grants to wastewater facility upgrades or home septic system improvements (where applicable), such as applying to the California State Water Board for Clean Water State Revolving Fund grants, or the Community Development Block Grant Program.
Municipal Public Works
Climate Committee
Phase 3
Measure WW-2 Reduce per capita potable water consumption by 15% by 2030.
WW-2a The Regional Climate Committee will work with regional water providers to update their Urban Water Management Plan every 5 years, as required by the State, and implement the identified demand reduction actions to ensure compliance with the State’s Making Water Conservation a Way of Life regulations. Include new actions in the UWMPs as needed to achieve State regulations, which may include:
1. Develop or amend Water Shortage Contingency Plans in the region to develop water waste restrictions for households, businesses, industries, and public infrastructure
2. Work with large water users, and other stakeholders to develop an On-Site Water Reuse Plan to maximize utilization of local water supplies decreasing energy intensity of distribution
3. Revisit and update the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance as needed.
Engage, through regional partnerships, with builders and developers to provide information on the requirements for development projects
4. Develop an ordinance for installation of dual-plumbing water systems that utilize greywater or recycled water for irrigation at new residential and commercial construction
5. Increase engagement with the community, specifically low-to-moderate income residents, to understand available incentives or rebates, options, and programs to reduce per capita water use. Leverage regional programs and partnerships with local organizations to expand water conservation outreach
6. Revise water and wastewater rates as necessary to ensure cost of service is covered
Municipal Public Works
Climate Committee
Phase 1 - 2
County of Humboldt
Humboldt County Regional Climate Action Plan
132
Action ID Action Responsible Parties Timeframe
WW-2b Through the Regional Climate Committee work with the Humboldt County Resource Conservation District (HCRCD) to develop water conservation promotional materials, programs and outreach efforts are in multiple languages and accessible for low-income or disadvantaged and vulnerable communities. Continue to offer and expand water conservation programs to the community including educational programs like water education program for schools and water wise landscape classes as well as incentives like free water conserving deceives, and rebates for rain water collection systems and turf replacement.
Climate Committee Phase 1
WW-2c The Regional Climate Committee will work with the local water and wastewater providers in the region to develop a Recycled Water Master Plan to assess the feasibility of expanding the recycled water system in the region and establish a roadmap for a recycled water expansion program. The plan will identify locations available for recycled water use and establish a schedule for potable water replacement with recycled water in appropriate applications residentially, commercially, and municipally, and determine recycled water user fees.
Municipal Public Works
Climate Committee
Phase 2 - 3
Measure CS-1: Research and implement feasible carbon sequestration technology opportunities to support growth and expansion of green jobs industry within the region
CS-1a Conduct a carbon sequestration feasibility study facilitated by the Regional Climate Committee to identify emergent technology for carbon sequestration and regional viability of implementation, including consideration of identified carbon sequestration technology facilities (e.g. ocean carbon capture, agriculture methane capture, forest biomass to biochar soil amendment, biochar wastewater filtration, forest biomass as green hydrogen fuel, etc).
Climate Committee Phase 2
CS-1b As part of Regional Climate Committee responsibilities established in Measure C-1, work with RCEA, HWMA, wastewater facilities, local tribes, businesses, and other applicable interested parties as appropriate to address potential carbon sequestration technologies available to the region, understand limitations and barriers, and develop solution pathways to implementation.
Climate Committee
RCEA
HWMA
Phase 2
CS-1c Based on feasibility study, leverage the Regional Climate Committee to explore partnerships with technology providers and regional research laboratories (e.g. Cal Poly) for viable carbon sequestration technologies to deploy carbon sequestration pilot projects in the region.
Climate Committee Phase 3
Implementation
Final Report 133
Action ID Action Responsible Parties Timeframe
CS-1d The Regional Climate Committee shall dedicate staff time or a representative for researching emergent carbon sequestration technologies and potential grant funding sources. This will include researching the potential for wetland conservation and exploring regional mitigation banking.
Climate Committee Phase 2
Measure CS-2: Offset fossil-based emissions and increase carbon sequestration in the community by achieving SB 1383 procurement requirements (0.08 tons recovered organic waste per person) by 2030.
CS-2a Leverage the Regional Climate Committee to support jurisdictions in enforcing compliance with SB 1383 and aim to exceed the baseline requirement by establishing a minimum level of compost application per year on applicable/appropriate land throughout the region. Maintain procurement policies to comply with SB 1383 requirements for jurisdictions to purchase recovered organic waste products.
Municipal Public Works Phase 1 -
ongoing
CS-2b Regional Climate Committee to facilitate the establishment of a compost broker program primarily in rural jurisdictions central to agricultural industries which provides agricultural communities with incentives such as subsidies or community shared compost application equipment to aid in the procurement and distribution of high-quality compost.
Municipal Public Works
Climate Committee
Phase 1
CS-2c The Regional Climate Committee will work with Recology to provide residents, businesses, and developers with promotional material on where compost can be taken and how it can be used (i.e., landscaping).
Climate Committee
Recology
Phase 1
CS-2d The Regional Climate Committee will work with Recology, HWMA, and community-based organizations to provide free compost procurement services to low-income households and small businesses in all jurisdictions.
Municipal Public Works Phase 2
CS-2e The Regional Climate Committee will facilitate a soil assessment study to identify applicable locations and quantity of compost that can be applied within each jurisdiction to help meet the procurement requirements of SB 1383 and provide household incentives for small-scale implementation. As part of study, evaluate other carbon sequestration opportunities associated with soil amendments such as biochar.
Climate Committee Phase 1- 2
CS-2f Leverage the Regional Climate Committee to identify viable alternative opportunities for achieving SB 1383 compliance based on activities which are already occurring within the region (e.g. diversion of wastewater biosolids from landfill for agricultural application), or activities which provide co-benefits to the community (e.g. sourcing RNG to replace natural gas consumption, diversion of lumber or yard waste from landfill to be used to produce green hydrogen).
Climate Committee Phase 2
County of Humboldt
Humboldt County Regional Climate Action Plan
134
Action ID Action Responsible Parties Timeframe
CS-2g The Regional Climate Committee with dedicate staff time for researching alternative pathways for achieving SB 1383 compliance and obtaining grant funding for procurement and distribution incentive programs across all jurisdictions.
Climate Committee Phase 2
CS-2h Through the Regional Climate Committee collaborate with local schools, Public Works, and Parks and Recreation to identify opportunities to apply compost to landscaping, potentially in addition to open space land conservation efforts.
Municipal Public Works
Climate Committee
Phase 2
CS-2i In jurisdictions currently subject to SB 1383 requirements, utilize the Regional Climate Committee to work with regional organic waste haulers (Recology) and local small-scale commercial composters (e.g. The Local Worm Guy) to identify opportunities for a regional compost procurement program to help meet and exceed the organics procurement provisions of SB 1383 as well as streamline hauler routes through regional collaboration.
Municipal Public Works
Recology
Phase 1 - 2
Measure CS-3: Develop a County-wide Natural and Working Lands GHG Inventory baseline by 2027 to better understand the existing and future GHG sequestration and help obtain resources to protect and increase natural carbon sequestration occurring in the region as well as promote biodiverse forests and wetlands resistant to wildfire
CS-3a The County will partner with the North Coast Resource Partnership and other interested parties to develop an updated, Humboldt specific natural and working lands GHG Inventory which builds off of the 2017 northern California regional study conducted by the North Coast Resource Partnership. Development of the GHG Inventory should include consideration of requirements specified by prospective grant programs the region would like to pursue.
Municipal Public Works
(county)
Phase 1
CS-3b The Regional Climate Committee will apply for at least one grant (e.g. Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program) every three years for obtaining grant funding for restoration and preservation activities with a focus on projects that have been unable to be fully completed due to funding constraints.
Climate Committee Phase 1 - 3
CS-3c The Regional Climate Committee will work with interested parties, local tribes, and agricultural communities to identify opportunities for expanding wetland conservation areas in a manner that equitably addresses tribal and agricultural interests.
Climate Committee Phase 2
Implementation
Final Report 135
Action ID Action Responsible Parties Timeframe
CS-3d The Regional Climate Committee and County will work with CalFire and Humboldt County Resource Conservation District to increase necessary equipment and infrastructure resources to better maintain public and private forested area with focus on understory clearing to prevent wildfire.
Climate Committee
Municipal Public Works
(county)
Fire Department
Phase 2
CS-3e The Regional Climate Committee and the County will work with Humboldt County Resource Conservation District and interested parties to identify challenges and barriers for private sector landowners to implement forest best management practices as identified by CalFire and the Humboldt County Resource Conservation District.
Climate Committee
Municipal Public Works
(county)
Phase 1 - 2
CS-3f The Regional Climate Committee will support rural communities with the development of a community-based volunteer program supporting restoration project activity to create a maintained restoration process. This may involve partnering with local community organizations to communicate sequestration opportunities and facilitate volunteer maintenance projects.
Climate Committee Phase 2 - 3
CS-3g Through County efforts, facilitate annual reporting as part of the restoration plan mapping the existing restoration projects and open space lands to gauge progress in restoration activities over time as well as identify any gaps in maintenance activities related to ongoing projects. Incorporate GHG calculations into this monitoring plan to report on the region’s contribution as a GHG source or sink.
Municipal Public Works
(county)
Phase 2 - 3
CS-3h Engage with third-party to audit the Natural and Working Lands inventory and monitoring reports. Update County-wide inventory to include GHG emissions and sinks from Natural and Working lands in the region. Leverage this data to pursue State funding to protect the regions resource as a GHG sink for the State.
Municipal Public Works
(county)
Phase 2
Measure R-1: Prepare a baseline analysis of the volume of HFCs released into the atmosphere and evaluate whether these releases are being adequately addressed by CARB or whether the County should supplement the work of CARB
County of Humboldt
Humboldt County Regional Climate Action Plan
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Action ID Action Responsible Parties Timeframe
R-1a Regional Climate Committee to initiate a study of the information available relative to emissions of refrigerants with a high global warming potential in Humboldt County. This study is intended to develop a baseline of emissions for harmful refrigerants. Once this baseline is established the study will coordinate with CARB to determine how the emissions are being tracked and being reduced. The study will then identify areas where emissions of refrigerants are not being addressed and identify potential methods in which the emission of refrigerants may be minimized. Prior to the report being provided to the Regional Climate Committee it shall be provided to CARB for review and comment and shall be provided to stakeholders who use refrigerants for their review and comment. The comments from CARP and stakeholders shall be reflected in the final report provided to the Regional Climate Committee.
Climate Committee Phase 2
R-1b The Regional Climate Committee will partner with CARB to understand the existing regulatory context and coordinate with refrigerant users to understand the processes and technology availability and cost.
Climate Committee Phase 2
R-1c The Regional Climate Committee, will pursue grants to cover the cost of this work. Climate Committee Phase 1 - 2
Appendix A
Climate Regulatory Context
Appendix B
GHG Inventory, Forecast, and Targets Report
Appendix C
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure Reduction Quantification and Substantial Evidence Report