1. Energy Efficiency & Conservation Strategy
City of Shreveport, Louisiana
Gulf Geoexchange and Consulting Services, Inc.
in collaboration with
Morgan Hill Sutton & Mitchell Architects, LLC
Chronicle of Numbers
Consortium for Education Research & Technology
Purdue University

2. Framework Document for Phase II
Comprehensive Energy Efficiency & Conservation Plan
City of Shreveport, Louisiana

3. 1.0 Purpose
We propose that the City of Shreveport conduct a Comprehensive Energy Efficiency and Conservation Plan (CEECP)
to guide long term decision making and investment. We want to position the City of Shreveport as a front runner in
achieving the objectives outlined in the Energy Efficiency Community Block Grant (EECBG), going beyond the satisfaction
of minimum requirements to pursue innovation. Reaching higher will allow the city to maximize long term benefits and
develop the city’s competitive advantage in pursuing future funding. The CEECP would build upon the initial investments
identified during Phase I, chart the course for future investments, and develop a long term strategy for the city to become
more energy efficient.
1.1 Goals and Objectives
Following the work of Phase I, the primary goals for the CEECP would be to provide a clear direction for achieving:
• job creation
• energy savings
• reduction of greenhouse gases
• provident use of local resources
• renewable energy production
• maximized leveraging of funds
In addition to fulfilling these initial goals as outlined by the Department of Energy and the City of Shreveport for Phase I,
the CEECP would be a:
• means for the City to pursue future funding from state and federal sources
• framework for regional collaboration amongst municipal and parish governments
• process for cultivating local capacity, leadership, and advocacy
1.2 Achieving Balanced Sustainability Achieving Balanced Sustainability
Environmental Quality Economic Prosperity
Environmental Quality Economic Prosperity
As our community strives to improve its energy efficiency, it
is important to evaluate our opportunities not only from an
environmental and economic point of view, but also from a
social and cultural perspective. We have the ability to make
decisions that can save money, generate income, improve our
environmental quality, conserve our local resources, support
and enhance our local cultural and heritage resources, and have
positive impacts for all the citizens of Shreveport. Ultimately, the
CEECP would aim to maximize benefits according to a multiple
bottom line:
• environmental quality
• economic prosperity
• social equity
• cultural vitality
Social Equity Cultural Vitality
Social Equity Cultural Vitality
These multiple bottom lines should provide guidance for
metrics and indicators that will be used to determine preferred
alternatives and evaluate progress during the implementation of
these alternatives. A sustainable plan will successfully balance the
indicators on this quadruple bottom line, offering a package of
solutions that serves all aspects of our community.
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4. 2.0 Plan Focus Areas
The CEECP will be structured around seven major focus areas that cover all of the fundable projects outlined for the EECBG.
While each of these focus areas are strongly interrelated, these will serve as major categories for our work during the
planning process.
2.1 Building Energy Efficiency
Fundable projects: energy audits for commercial, residential, industrial, governmental, and non-profit buildings; financial
incentive programs; building codes/inspections; energy efficiency retrofits
Examples of best practices: LEED certification (sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and
resources, indoor environmental quality, innovation); low-income household retrofits
2.2 Clean & Renewable Energy Sources
Fundable projects: Onsite renewable energy generation; energy distribution technology; reduction/capture of methane
and other greenhouse gases
Examples of best practices: solar, geothermal, wind, hydropower
2.3 Reduction of Waste & Pollution
Fundable projects: recycling programs; reduction of greenhouse gas emissions; watershed management
Examples of best practices: increasing tree canopy, bioswales, living machines, food reclamation programs, composting/
vermiculture, local food systems, native plantings/zero-scaping
2.4 Transportation & Land Use Alternatives
Fundable projects: energy conservation in transportation
Examples of best practices: LEED-ND; Smart Growth principles (mixed use, compact building design, housing choices,
walkable neighborhoods, unique places, land preservation –open space/farmland/habitat, infill development,
transportation choices, fair/predictable/cost effective development decisions, community and stakeholder collaboration);
increased frequency of transit, sidewalks, bike lanes
2.5 Green Workforce/Business Incentives
Fundable projects: related to any projects above
Best practices: training programs
2.6 Energy Education/Outreach
Fundable projects: related to any projects above
Best practices: evaluation, monitoring, and reporting; GIS; web 2.0 tools
2.6 Other
This focus area is for any innovations that do not fit in the other six categories.
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5. 3.0 Participants
3.1 Public
The CEECP should be shaped around the vision of the Citizens of Shreveport. The plan should build upon the values
identified by the Shreveport Caddo Master Plan, neighborhood and local advocacy groups, and other public forums. All
citizens in Shreveport will be called upon to do their part to improve our energy independence.
Roles:
Seek information, education, & training
Conserve within their own sphere
Live providently within their means
3.2 Government
Elected officials and department heads provide leadership, initiating and helping to shape the process to ensure the
completion and implementation of the CEECP.
Roles:
Define the timeframe and jurisdictional area of the plan
Direct the project team
Adopt the plan
Allocate and spend the funds, implementing the plan
Evaluate progress
Report on evaluations
Amend the plan over time as needed
3.3 Steering Committee
The steering committee formed in Phase I of the EECS will be invited to extend their involvement as stewards over the
plan process and serve as leaders of the working groups. As jurisdictional boundaries are determined and partnerships are
formed, others may be invited to join the steering committee or working groups.
Roles:
Oversee the plan process
Direct the project team
Provide leadership and advocacy in working groups
Recommend the plan and its initiatives to government leaders for adoption/implementation
3.4 Project Team
The project team, led by Gulf Geoexchange, is comprised of Morgan Hill Sutton & Mitchell Architects, CERT, Purdue
University, and Chronicle of Numbers.
Roles:
Inventory potential working group members/stakeholders
Teach ‘strategic doing’ and provide technical assistance to the working groups
Provide a web 2.0 workspace for working groups that also provides a public interface
Provide expertise and analysis of best practices and case studies within the six focus areas
Convene and facilitate forums every 30-60 days --meetings that gather all working groups to link & leverage, share
resources, look for opportunities for collaboration/innovation, growing local capacity and expertise around energy
efficiency and conservation practices
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6. Formalize the ideas generated by the working groups into a plan document
Set metrics for baseline, produce target projections and provide evaluation for initiatives
Structure GIS database and procedures for monitoring trends
Provide a format and procedures for regular reporting
3.5 Working Groups
We recommend organizing a series of working groups around each focus area concentrated on EECBG eligible activities, as
outlined by the scope of work. Each working group will engage an open network of public and private sector stakeholders.
Building Energy Efficiency
(potential stakeholders to be listed)
Clean & Renewable Energy Sources
(potential stakeholders to be listed)
Reduction of Waste & Pollution
(potential stakeholders to be listed)
Transportation & Land Use Alternatives
(potential stakeholders to be listed)
Green Workforce/Business Incentives
(potential stakeholders to be listed)
Energy Education/Outreach
(potential stakeholders to be listed)
Roles:
Determine goals and principles
Set targets
Publicize and promote the plan
Generate potential initiatives
Select preferred initiatives
Develop prioritized/phased implementation strategy
Identify obstacles to implementation and describe strategies to remove obstacles
Review the plan
Advise the project team
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7. 4.0 Plan Process
The process for developing the CEECP will involve seven stages:
1. Framework
2. Baseline
3. Target
4. Opportunities/Options
5. Preferred Action Plan
6. Implementation & Evaluation
7. Plan Review & Adoption
Stage 1. Framework
During the first stage, the groundwork will be laid for the plan. Stakeholders will be engaged and organized. The process
will be prepared and initiated.
Activities
Cultivate partnerships with institutions of higher education, state and neighboring local governments
Engage steering committee established during Phase I
Assemble working groups around six primary focus areas, led by members of the steering committee
Teach strategic doing
Use Web 2.0 tools to create a collaborative space for working groups and a public forum
Agree on goals and principles
Describe/define timeframe and jurisdictional area covered by plan
Deliverables
Training materials for strategic doing workshop
Web 2.0 site with public side and work space for focus area groups
Presentation/report describing goals and principles
Map of jurisdictional area covered by plan
Stage 2. Baseline
Where are we in terms of our current energy use & carbon footprint? Where will we be if we follow a “business as usual”
scenario? Potential metrics include jobs created, CO2 reduced, etc.
Activities
Establish metrics/indicators linked to goals/principles
Collect and analyze data
Establish baseline
Produce forecasts and projections
Deliverables
GIS layers and analysis mapping for spatially relevant indicators
Published presentation/report describing current indicator values, forecasts, and projections
Stage 3. Target
Where do we want to be? When?
Activities
Determine targets
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8. Deliverables
Published presentation/report identifying the targets
Promotional materials, public service announcements
Stage 4. Opportunities/Options
What could we do to improve our energy efficiency and conservation? What plans are already underway? What are other
places doing? How could we be innovative?
Activities
Compile best practices
Come up with potential actions/initiatives
Generate and analyze initiatives
Deliverables
Published presentation/report identifying best practices for each focus area (case studies)
Published presentation/report describing and analyzing initiatives
Stage 5. Preferred Action Plan
What should we do? What actions are going to be most successful in achieving our goals? What actions are most
leverageable, sustainable, and feasible?
Activities
Evaluate initiatives based on metrics, sustainability, and feasibility
Select preferred initiatives/projects
Deliverables
Published presentation/report outlining the preferred initiatives
Stage 6. Implementation & Evaluation
How should we prioritize actions? What preparations need to be made to accomplish these actions? How will we evaluate our
progress? During this stage an reporting system will be created to evaluate and update the plan as needed. Who will gather
data and prepare reports? Who will receive those reports? How can the plan be adjusted over time to achieve results?
Activities
Develop a prioritized/phased implementation strategy for each initiative
Identify policies and/or administrative actions adopted or needed to support plan implementation
Identify obstacles to implementation and describe strategies to remove obstacles
Establish mechanisms for ongoing evaluation, accountability, and adaptation (reporting system)
Deliverables
Published implementation guidebook: the guidebook would include information about the resources and partnerships
required to achieve the plan’s goals; it would detail the prioritized steps to take; it would describe who would do what,
when, and how much it would cost.
Stage 7. Plan Review & Adoption
Activities
Review preliminary and final drafts of the CEECP
Deliverables
Preliminary and final draft of the Comprehensive Energy Efficiency & Conservation Plan
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