Nilsa Zacarias
Brandon R. Schaad
Rebecca Grohall
Economic development and job creation are perennial issues for almost any community, but even more in this severe economic downturn. Recent economic conditions have affected most everyone in the public and private sector, and the City of Sebastianhas been no exception. This presentation will focus on the City of Sebastian’s efforts to strengthen their economy by maximizing
their available resources and providing a sustainable economic framework which balances land use, housing and transportation. Sebastian’s cutting edge sustainable approach is based on supporting green jobs, promoting the growth of eco-tourism and diversifying housing choices to attract a more dynamic workforce.
9/9 FRI 11:00 | Sustainable Economic Development - Sebastian
1. APA Florida 2011 Conference Sustainable Economic Development with Limited Resources: The City of Sebastian‘s Green Approach 9.9.11
2. Sustainable Economic Development with Limited Resources: The City of Sebastian‘s Green Approach 2 Rebecca Grohall, AICP Brandon Schaad, AICP, LEED AP NilsaZacarias, AICP
26. “The twin challenge of climate change and economic stagnation can be solved by the same action-broad, aggressive, sustained deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency” Brad Collins, Executive Director, ASES American Solar Energy Society 20
27. Reduce dependence on fossil fuels Lower utility bills No C02 emissions Strengthen National Security Renewable Energy and Energy Efficient 21
30. FACTS GERMANY Population- One-quarter the size of U.S. + Renewable energy jobs and generates new jobs faster than U.S. (RE jobs increased 36% in two years) 5x wind sector jobs 4x the photovoltaic solar jobs than U.S. Produces half wind rotors of the world , one-third solar panels 24
32. FACTS UK - 2010 1.2 Billion Investment Offshore Wind Farm turbines will create power for 200,000 homes (300 MW of power) 26 Offshore wind farm increases UK’s wind energy capacity 30% - UK is now the world’s largest producer of wind energy 2020 UK’s renewable energy target – to generate one- third of its electricity via renewable sources
34. RE & EE by 2030 + 4.5 million new jobs - 1.2 billion tons of carbon emissions annually-(57% EE- 43%RE) Green jobs – diverse range of skills - construction, professional services, public sector, retail , truck transportation, manufacturing (metal and electrical equipment) 28
36. FLORIDA US Third Largest Energy Consumer Office of Energy within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - primary organization for state energy and climate change programs and policies Senate Bill 2156 Development of strategic energy policy – Dr. Mary Bane – Special Advisor on Energy Policy- “develop an energy policy for our state that strikes a balance of affordability, reliability and sustainable resources” Gov. Rick Scott 30
40. Remaining EECBG funds - eligible programs and initiatives Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate: $17,585,466 All rebate funds are no longer available Energy Assurance Grant Program: $1,881,676 Collaborative effort - several state agencies to review and strengthen Florida’s Energy Assurance Plan by incorporating smart grid improvements and renewable energy facilities 33
44. Solar water heating system , high efficiency air conditioning and windows, and green insulation 34
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46. UTILITY COMPANIES – green approach 36 Florida Power & Light - FPL Solar Energy Centers Constructed three solar power plants - created 110 megawatts of clean energy for 4.5 million customers DeSoto Solar Energy Center Martin Solar Energy Center Space Coast Solar Energy Center
52. Solar Water Heater for Residential and Commercial Rebates Rebates of $1,000 for every new residential solar water heater Interconnection and Net Metering Customer Owned Generation
53. 38 Provide electricity to residences or facilities Allows customers to interconnect approved renewable to electric grid generation systems www.FPL.com/netmetering
54. City of Sebastian 39 Electrical Contractor Complete Solar Solar Photovoltaic power systems services: designing engineering permitting installation
55. In The News Now… 1.5 Billion Solar Farm August 15, 2011 National Solar Power - 4 communities in Florida to become home of the world’s largest solar farm – Gadsden, Hardee, Osceola and Suwannee Counties – First phase up and running within six months of breaking ground. Hensel Phelps Construction Co., will design, build and operate the solar farms 40 National Solar Power’s planned 400-megawatt solar farm - renewable energy to power 32,000 homes
56. In The News Now… PALM BEACH COUNTY County Commissioners adopted development regulations – 500-foot-tall wind turbines– wind power to produce electricity (August 29, 2011) 41 County effort to become state’s leader in wind power Wind Capita Group proposes 80 wind turbines near Belle Glade (16,000 acres)
58. Projects Examined: 43 2010 Comprehensive Plan Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) 2010 Comprehensive Plan Economic Development Element (New) 2010 CRA Master Plan Update 2011 Riverfront Parking Study Various City Initiatives Sustainable Long-Term Economic Development Strategy
Redo graphic to compare housing costs Seb. With state
Replace with slide showing comparison of over 65 with under 18, types of households (i.e. with children elderly, etc.) as comparison with 1990 & 2000
Examples of public-private: dog park; fisherman’s landing sebastian (go to vero news to find a graphic); working waterfront grant amount: $2.1 million