Maritime Air Quality Improvement Plan Beyond 2020
Purpose
To meet the MAQIP’s emissions reduction goals and begin incorporating
use of long-term zero-emissions operations.
Extent
Local communities and businesses, as well as global greenhouse gas reductions.
Prepared by
Port of Oakland
Goals
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The Port continues to be an important factor in the economy
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Reducing emissions and community exposure
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Strengthen partnerships and encourage stakeholder engagement
How does it impact you?
The Port aims reduce its negative impact on air quality, while also providing opportunities for residents to get involved.
Overarching Goal:
Achieve Zero Emissions* by 2050.
This plan identifies 150 tasks for the Port to implement in order to achieve the Port's vision of "zero emissions" and "everyone's port." The Port will report progress of implementation on an annual basis in a report posted online and at Public meetings.
*Zero emissions refers to utilizing equipment and operations that produce zero greenhouse gases or harmful air pollutants
Strategic Categories
Source: Seaport Air Quality 2020 and Beyond Plan - Pathway to Zero Emissions, Port of Oakland 2019
These six overall strategies describe tasks like:
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Provide jobs and training that are relevant and support zero-emissions Port-related activities
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Gradual shift to use of zero-emission technology, vehicles, and equipment
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Upgrading to use of electric equipment and charging stations
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Switching to use of renewable fuels*, and providing incentives to use these kinds of fuels in vehicles and vessels
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Reducing distances trucks travel with more efficient container loading/unloading
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Meetings with port tenants to ensure they understand their responsibilities involving air pollution and their businesses
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More stakeholder outreach and sharing air quality information
*Renewable fuels include renewable diesel, hydrogen, electricity, and solar.
Implementation
The strategies will be implemented in three phases. Switching to hybrid, and eventually, electrical vehicles and equipment will be gradual as these technologies become more available, as the Port gains enough funding to purchase new equipment, and current equipment reaches end-of-life.
Near-Term (2019-2023)
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Finish MAQIP goals (85% reduction by 2020)
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Begin implementing new fuel sources (renewable diesel)
Intermediate-Term (2023-2030)
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Prepare for new regulations set by CARB* regarding emissions for freight-moving activities by upgrading, investing in, and shifting electric/hybrid equipment
Long-Term (2030-2050)
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Construction of infrastructure to accommodate new electric equipment
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Continue providing incentives to port tenants, terminal operators, and ship captains to shift towards equipment powered by renewable sources
*CARB refers to the California Air Resources Board, the state air quality regulatory agency