Calstep action plan 2 overview for calstart members
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The California Secure Transportation Partnership (CalSTEP) Action Plan 2.0 emphasizes the urgent need to reduce California's dependence on foreign oil and improve air quality through clean transportation technologies. The plan outlines policy recommendations, including implementing a petroleum fuels fee, investing in clean tech, and establishing stronger emissions standards. Next steps involve advocating for legislative initiatives to enhance transportation energy security and achieve stated goals for petroleum reduction and alternative fuel usage.
Calstep action plan 2 overview for calstart members
- 1. California Secure Transportation Partnership (CalSTEP)Action Plan 2.0 Overview for CALSTART MembersFeb 16, 2011John Boesel, President and CEO, CALSTARTJamie Hall, Policy Director, CALSTART
- 2. AGENDACalSTEP Background and PartnersAction Plan 2.0: Overview, why act now?CalSTEP Action Plan 2.0 Policy RecommendationsNext steps and additional information
- 3. CalSTEP BackgroundFormed in 2005, released report in 2007 with 10 well received recommendationsReport led to key policy victories AB 118 clean transportation fundingAB 236 state fleet leadershipPAYDinsurance
- 4. CalSTEP: Consensus-Driven Process; Diverse Group of Expert StakeholdersJohn Boesel, President and CEO, CALSTARTJames D. Boyd, Vice Chairman, California Energy Commission Fred Keeley, Treasurer, Santa Cruz County; Former CA Assembly Speaker Pro TemNeil Koehler, CEO, Pacific Ethanol Inc.Arthur Leahy, General Manager, Los Angeles County METROAndrew J. Littlefair, CEO, Clean EnergyAlan Lloyd, President, International Council on Clean TransportationJeremy Madsen, Greenbelt AllianceVice Admiral Dennis McGinn, US Navy (retired)Reg Modlin, Director, Regulatory Affairs, ChryslerPatricia Monahan, former Deputy Director, Union of Concerned Scientists*Diarmuid O’Connell, Director, Strategic Affairs, Tesla MotorsGeorge Shultz, Distinguished Scholar, Hoover Institution, Stanford UniversitySven Strohband, Partner, Mohr Davidow VenturesDr. James Sweeney, Professor, Management Science, Stanford UniversityBjorn Wessman, Director, Volvo Monitoring and Concept Center
- 5. CalSTEP Action Plan 2.0:Purpose and Overarching ThemeCalSTEP Action Plan 2.0 was driven by the following pointsPetroleum dependence is closely tied to other important state goalsWe must act now at the state level to address this issue through a balanced portfolio of solutionsWe can bolster energy security, reduce toxic emissions, & grow the clean transportation tech industry
- 6. Why Now? CA’s Dependence on Foreign Oil is Growing QuicklyAs Alaska production declines, California’s dependence on foreign oil has grown from 5% to almost 50% in last 15 years
- 7. Why Now? California is Relying on Unstable Countries for its Oil SupplyForeign Sources of Crude Oil to CaliforniaNearly 50% of California’s imported oil comes from just two countries in the politically volatile Persian Gulf region.Current unrest in the region makes this a timely report.Source: California Energy Commission
- 8. Why Now? Many Other ReasonsAir quality concerns require cleaner technologiesClimate goals require drastic changes in transportationFederal government not making progress – it is up to California to take the lead, as we have on climate and air qualityCalifornia’s clean transportation tech industry could be a source of jobs and economic growth
- 9. Petroleum Reduction Goals, Commitment, and AuthorityReaffirm and codify existing petroleum reduction and alternative fuels usage goalsReduce petroleum usage 15% below 2003 levels by 2020Increase alt fuels usage to 26% of on-road demand by 2022Incorporate these goals into all relevant rulemakings and regulations. Make an agency/agencies clearly accountable for meeting objectives.
- 10. Transportation Energy Security Fee and ReinvestmentImplement a petroleum fuels fee that increases at a rate of 1 cent per month for 10 yearsUse revenues to meet clean transportation needsInvest in clean transportation techProvide funding for smart growth planning and implementationInvest in transit operations and maintenanceProvide funding for maintenance of existing transportation infrastructureU.S. fuel taxes are low by international standards. CA taxes have not increased since 1993
- 11. Targeted Technology Incentives and InvestmentsDirect public funding toward technologies and solutions that achieve multiple goals Petroleum reduction, climate change, air qualityToday, most just goes to dieselMaintain existing clean transportation funding levelsFunding for clean transportation is scheduled to drop off dramatically
- 12. Consistent Vehicle and Fuel StandardsImplement strong greenhouse gas emission standards for light duty vehicles (LEV III GHG, also known as Pavley II)Aim for high end of range under consideration by CARB and EPAContinue implementation of Low Carbon Fuel StandardContinue refining science Begin evaluating second phase
- 13. Strategic and Sustainable Growth FundingDirect state and regional transportation funds to areas and projects that support strategic and sustainable growth goalsDrive smarter growth patterns at local levelProvide greater authority for local authorities to set fees, raise revenues, and finance smart growth projectsOverarching theme of tech and growth funding recommendations: California has to get more bang for the buck!
- 14. Full- Cost Transportation PricingGrant local and regional authorities the ability to implement congestion pricingEncourage local and regional authorities to re-examine parking policies that reinforce our petroleum dependenceMonitor progress on Pay As You Drive (PAYD) insurance; consider changes to regulation if strong PAYD products do not become available
- 15. Outreach and EducationImplement an “eco-driving” program to encourage more efficient driving behavior. Could be incorporated into driver’s education and traffic schoolOpportunities for feedback technologies?Educate consumers on PAYD insurance options through a labeling scheme or yearly scorecardConsider a state certification for projects or neighborhoods that meet strategic and sustainable growth goals
- 16. State Fleet and Facility LeadershipRequire the Department of General Services (DGS) to develop and implement a petroleum reduction plan for the state fleetCALSTART-sponsored legislation (AB 236, Lieu, 2007) called for 20% reduction in petroleum usage from 2003 levels. Explore possibility to use state-owned parking structures to encourage the use of clean vehiclesCould provide preferential parking as an incentive
- 17. Next Steps / Additional InformationWe are optimistic that we will see legislative initiatives and real progress on transportation energy security and oil dependence in California. Stay tuned!For More InformationVisit www.calstep.org for background and for copies of the report, press release, and media coverage
Editor's Notes
- #6: Petroleum dependence / transportation energy security is key to economic, climate, environmental, and health goalsWe must address this issue now in CaliforniaSmart policies can bolster energy security, reduce toxic emissions, & grow the clean transportation tech industry
- #7: So why did we feel there was a need for a report now? We are becoming less and less energy secure over time. This is an underreported story, but half of our oil is now imported.
- #8: Replace with new info
- #10: Petroleum reduction should be an explicit goal of the State Government – equal in standing to objectives to improving air quality and cutting greenhouse gas emissions
- #11: Petroleum reduction should be an explicit goal of the State Government – equal in standing to objectives to improving air quality and cutting greenhouse gas emissions
- #12: Energy commission estimates $100 billion needed by 2050.Investments scheduled to drop off dramaticallyInvestments not targeted as well as they should be
- #13: Set and enforce strong and consistent vehicle and fuel standards to create a predictable business climate and accelerate innovation
- #14: Align state transportation funding with strategic and sustainable growth goals; provide flexibility for local and regional authorities to raise revenues for smart growth projectsTechnology and smart growth funding recommendations really suggest big picture change in funding – the goal is to get more “bang for the buck” from limited state investment, and to ensure that our state dollars help achieve petroleum reduction & energy security goals.
- #15: Move toward “full-cost” pricing to align market incentives with energy security goals and to support cleaner transportation choices
- #16: Research shows eco-driving can cut fuel use by 10% in the short term and 3-5% over the medium termSuccessful programs already exist in other countries
- #17: Move toward “full-cost” pricing to align market incentives with energy security goals and to support cleaner transportation choices