History 8/5/2011. Sustainability Partnerships A Case Study

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1 Sustainability Partnerships A Case Study Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals National Conference August, 2011 Brent Fryrear, Director History First public partnership of its kind Started August, 2004 Originally to improve environmental education, environmental health, and environmental management Stewardship of tax dollars Environmental Principles Strengthens Partnership and each Partner s commitment to sustainability 1

2 Partnerships Why public partnerships? Large employers Huge number of students Purchasers of energy, food & products Given scale, small changes have big impact Set developmental standards in the community Positioned to lead by example Collective Resources Employees 26,000+ Land (acres) 25,000 Buildings 500+ Students 120, Vehicles 7,000 Gas/Diesel use (gallons) 12 million Annual energy use ($) >$40 million Increasing 5% 7% per year Synergies of Partnership Improved education of community Shared expertise Economies of scale Joint research & studies Coordinated fundraising Improved capacity building Peer to peer, not top down, advocacy 2

3 Definition of Sustainability "meet present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs"(wced, 1987). Environmental Sustainability Economic Sustainability Social Sustainability Strategic Vision The Partnership for a Green City envisions Louisville as an innovative national leader for economic sustainability and environmental quality. As founding members, the Jefferson County Public Schools, Louisville Government and the University of Louisville make a longterm commitment to lead by example, educate, engage and collaborate with the community. Mission Statement Inspire and promote a sustainable green city through innovation, collaboration, action and measurable progress. 3

4 Finalizing Strategic Plan Strategic plan Increase influence of Partnership Collaboration Revenue enhancement Advocacy Research Measurement Expand influence community wide Work with Bingham Fellows (& others) Issues demanding change Climate change Energy costs Budget issues Economic malaise Sustainability and Climate Change How green are you? Why should you care at work? Can you be sustainable at work and at home? 4

5 Climate Change Agreements U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement (1051) Bowling Green Frankfort Lexington Louisville Owensboro Villa Hills American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment (667) Berea College Centre College Northern Kentucky Transylvania Univ. University of Louisville Achievements 2007 National Association of Counties Sustainable Communities Award Louisville Smarter Cities 2009 Ranking #21 ky Louisville Energy Star Partner of the Year 2010 Partnership Climate Action Report Released Two years, 200 people, community participation GHG Emissions Inventory Eight sections 175 recommendations Goals & objectives for teams Climate Action Report Highlights Local Impacts 26 recommendations Energy Efficiency 38 Utility Regulation, Policies Practices 21 Land Use 11 Land Use 11 Transportation 17 Urban Forestry 14 Waste 10 Outreach & Education 11 5

6 Climate Action Report Highlights Where do greenhouse gases originate? Industry 18% Commercial 23% Transportation 29% Residential Utility Use 29% Waste 1% JCPS, Louisville government and UofL Generate approximately 5% Climate Action Report Highlights Climate Data indicates Daily average low temp slowly increasing Predictions include Increased frequency of heavy precipitation events Increased flooding Increased droughts and heat waves Local Impacts on Public Health Infrastructure Economy Select Team Achievements Environmental Education Brightside Youth Summit Bioneers 2009, 2010, 2011 Conducting EE courses for Honors Program Link EE to core content Link EE to core content Environmental Health Asthma studies JCPS/Health Dept/UofL Project at Lassiter MS Correlation between absenteeism and asthma Adaptive strategies for respiratory disease Air quality alert days 6

7 Achievements Green Buildings Energy Savings Performance Contracts Energy Star Partners Energy Awareness can save 15 20% Innovative light shelves LEED Certified/Energy Star buildings Wind Turbines and Solar Power Energy Saving Opportunities Remove instant hot water coffee makers Save ~$ / year for each Replace incandescent "EXIT" signs with LED signs LEDs use 10% watts & last 50 times longer Savings $51/year/sign (ROI 1 year) $30 in bulb replacement & labor $21 in energy cost Use lap top computers Save 80% to 90% in electrical costs HVAC preventive maintenance Reduce energy use 15% to 20% Achievements Green Fleets Right sized vehicles Hybrid/alternative fuel vehicles Biodiesel 2% & 5% 32 Hybrid School Buses DPF Grants with LMG and JCPS Promoting alternative transportation vs. 24 M vehicle miles/day 7

8 Alternative Transportation Transportation opportunities Increase public transportation Increase bicycling & walking Increase carpool, school pool or van pool Promote not idling more than 10 seconds Anti idling policies at partners (An hour of idling time in a 4 cylinder vehicle uses more than a gallon of gasoline and more than 4 gallons in an 8 cylinder vehicle. In a diesel vehicle, idling for an hour consumes approximately a gallon of fuel.) Achievements Green Infrastructure Stormwater MOA Keep stormwater out of combined sewer Infrastructure improvements vs. stormwater management fees Local Foods Increase local foods Farmer s Markets and CSAs Green Issues Orientation Employee Orientation Sustainability JCPS Classified employee orientation UofL new employee orientation Louisville new employee orientation Professional Development Dumpster diving Energy auditing Sustainability

9 Green Purchasing New purchasing MOA 2009 Seeking joint contracts Containerized waste disposal 2008 Bulb & ballast recycling 2008 Electronics Recycling 2009 (rebid 2011?) New paper contract 2010 Hazardous Waste 2011 Energy efficient replacement lamps (bulbs) 2011 Ink jet and toner cartridge recycling 2011 Green cleaning chemicals (partners) Mulch/landscaping materials (partners) Office Supplies (partners) 2011 Road salt Achievements Urban Forestry Urban tree canopy plan Identified storm assessment models Emerald Ash Borer Waste Management e recycling Single stream recycling Biodegradable serving ware Where do we go from here? Implement strategic plan Seeking grant funding for projects Add new public partners? Immediate Projects Alternative Transportation Energy Awareness/Vampire Loads Continue increasing each partner s sustainability Move Louisville toward Green City status 9

10 Questions? Comments? Thoughts? Thank you! Contact Information: Brent Fryrear, Director