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1 the air we breathe matters.

2 the resources we value matter.

3 every drop of water matters.

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10 Green! Why? What s our role?

11 It s everyone s responsibility

12 How did we change the pace! 3 primary ingredients - The seeds of a "green culture - Existing policies & practices - A new strategy!

13 Our Five Milestones Joined Partners for Climate Protection (through FCM) in 2000 Launched Fredericton`s greenhouse gas (GHG) Reduction Strategy in 2006

14 Our Commitment Fredericton chose to initiate GHG reduction commitments prior to inventory First to Kyoto by 2010 Reduce GHGs corporately by 20% Reduce GHGs in the community by 6% Base year is 2000 Inventory of corporate and community emissions Partnership with UNB

15 Corporate Activities Buildings Fleet Operations Community

16 Corporate Activities Fostering a Green Culture A team approach Council Vision Senior management led, with commitment from employees across all departments Employee education and awareness about energy consumption practices Commitments by external service providers

17 Corporate Activities Green Specifics Buildings Energy related Fredericton Convention Centre LEED design Geothermal technologies - Grant Harvey Centre at ScotiaBank Park South Lighting energy efficient lighting retrofits Control systems - lighting & heating Natural gas heating and high efficiency appliances High R-value products - windows, exterior doors and roof insulation when buildings require retrofits HVAC products & services - high efficiency HVAC, heat pumps and preventative maintenance on systems Solar and Heat recovery (Fire stations solar panels, LBR ammonia recovery Conservation Measures low flow fixtures

18 Green Specifics Operations Fleet Fuel efficiency - replace aging vehicles with new fuel efficient models & Bio-fuel additives Vehicle size - reduction in the sizes of vehicles and trucks Awareness - Anti-idling program Reducing warm up time and installing LED vehicle warning lights on police cars and City heavy equipment IT related - recycling Computers for Schools & printer cartridges

19 Green Specifics Operations Engineering & Public Works Lighting (LED traffic lights, street light rationalization & LED pilot) Warm mix asphalt Replacement of equipment for energy efficiency Pumping and well station upgrades, lighting & heating Design separate sanitary & storm water systems On-going initiatives.. part of the culture

20 Green Specifics Operations Purchasing policy evolution Specific policy directives in 2009 Specific scoring criteria on green elements Some flexibility on specs if locally sourced Green requirements for product provision (cleaning chemicals, paints, paper (FSC))

21 Our Corporate Success Between 2000 and 2008, the City of Fredericton has reduced emissions in municipal operations by: 16%!!

22 Corporate Challenges Education: Short term vs. long term Financial hurdles and long-term planning Demand & Supply

23 Community Outreach

24 Community Outreach What is Green Matters?

25 Public Events & Partnerships Earth Hour Earth Day Environment week Media Brochures Essay Contest

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28 Green Shops Reduce Fredericton s environmental impact by supporting, promoting and rewarding environmental stewardship within the business community. Select actionable items Make the change Keep records

29 Member Businesses 7 participants in 2008 and 75 members to date and growing! Includes retail, health & wellness, beauty, recreation, accommodations, food & beverage, transportation, arts & culture and many more!

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35 Our Success Between 2000 and 2009, the City of Fredericton s population grew by 14% But community emissions decreased by: 12% per capita!!

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