City of Ashland – Greenhouse Gas Inventory (2011 – 2015) 20 Figure 17: Detailed Description of the City of Ashland’s Operational GHG Emissions, 2011-2015 Note: Values reported in metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MT CO2e). Emissions Category20112012201320142015% Change2011 to 2015Factors in change between 2011 and 2015Scope 1 Totals88285285587696910%Stationary Combustion10310610511397-6%Stationary combustion has remained steady with a small drop over the 5 year period that can be attibuted a warmer average winter temperatures. Note that natural gas use in incomplete for Parks department.Mobile Combustion75073974075086716%Mobile combustion remained steady until a significant increase in 2015. This increase is due increased fuel use by the Police and Parks departments.Fugitive Emissions2979125-83%Refrigerant loss has decreased over the 5 year period. Note that data collection in known to be incomplete for this emissions source.Scope 2 Totals2,6582,0962,0662,1052,047-23%Electricity2,6582,0962,0662,1052,047-23%Electricity usage is unchanged over the 5 year period. Electricity emissions however have decreased by -23% as a result of more hydro and wind generated electricity available on the regional electricity grid.Scope 1 + Scope 2 Subtotal:3,5402,9472,9212,9813,016-15%Scope 3 Totals6,2466,3488,4628,0437,74124%Employee Commute4004004004004000%Employee commute emissions have been stable over the 5 year period. The City workforce has been consistent in number and geographic distribution over this period.Business Travel405040505025%City business travel (air and auto miles) has increased by 25% This is due to increased air travel.Solid Waste80679882279389111%Emissions from solid waste has increased during the 5 year period due to an increase in the quantity of biosolids waste volume between 2014 and 2015. Biosolids waste is represents 97% of the City's total landfill-related emissions.Supply Chain5,0005,1007,2006,8006,40028%Supply chain emissions have increased over the time period due to increased spending on construction and maintenance and vehicle purchases.Total Emissions:9,7869,29511,38411,02310,75710%

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