Somerset County/Sustainable Jersey Green Leadership Initiative Green Business Partner Initiatives and Opportunities

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1 Somerset County/Sustainable Jersey Green Leadership Initiative Green Business Partner Initiatives and Opportunities BACKGROUND & INSTRUCTIONS: The Somerset County Planning Division and the Somerset County Business Partnership strongly support municipal efforts to achieve Sustainable Jersey Certification goals. We have joined forces, together with Sustainable Jersey, The Somerset County Energy Council and other partners to form the new Somerset County Green Leadership Hub, which includes municipal officials and green team members from throughout the County. We also recognize and applaud the numerous initiatives underway by our partner organizations, specifically members of the business community that are working through and developing sustainability programs and advancing technology at the ground level. We encourage participation in the Somerset County Business Partnership s Green Business Challenge. We also support growth of the green industry sector of the County s Economy. Earning certification through Sustainable Jersey is an onerous, but rewarding and impactful process. Municipalities must earn at least 150 points to be certified at the Bronze level. The goal of the County Green Leadership Hub is to assist its municipalities in obtaining these points by highlighting areas where the County and its partners can offer assistance through existing programs and initiatives. This process will help municipalities reach their goals quickly and in a more cost-effective manner, while advancing quality of life and sustainability goals countywide. To date, 18 of our 21 Somerset County municipalities are registered in the Sustainable Jersey Program; with 9 achieving Bronze level certification and 3 (Bernards Township, Bridgewater Township, and Warren Township) achieving Silver level. The County Green Leadership Hub is relying on your help to identify the private-sector opportunities that municipalities can take advantage of in order to achieve their sustainability goals, while also abiding by NJ Local Public Contracts law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.) Below is a menu of Actions for Certification, available to municipalities through the Sustainable Jersey Program. You are asked to use the below menu to identify the products, services and initiatives that your business offers, which can help municipalities meet the Action Item requirements of the Sustainable Jersey Certification Program. Corresponding existing business services, products, and initiatives that municipalities can tap into to meet the requirements associated with Sustainable Jersey Action Items can be listed below the appropriate heading. The responses to this survey will be compiled to create a comprehensive Inventory of Existing Opportunities available to municipalities from the business community. Please provide information about any products, services and initiatives provided by your business that align with Sustainable Jersey s Actions to the below menu. Information can be added directly to this document, and ed to Tara Kenyon, Principal Planner at the Somerset County Planning Division, at Kenyon@co.somerset.nj.us. The finalized Business Partners Inventory will be shared at the next Somerset County Green Leadership Hub Forum, which will be held on the evening of May 13, 2015 at the Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex. Register at WEB.SCBP.ORG/EVENTS. 1

2 The Green Leadership Hub Forum event will give municipal officials, staff and other representatives the opportunity to meet with you to discuss partnership opportunities with the intent of enhancing and advancing local and regional sustainability goals. To learn more about Sustainable Jersey s certification process and actions, please visit For information on the Somerset County Green Leadership Hub and the May 13 th Forum, please contact Tara Kenyon at Kenyon@co.somerset.nj.us or (908) Please check the appropriate categories where your business can offer products and/or services to municipalities in their goals toward achieving Certification through Sustainable Jersey. Also, please enter a brief description of these products and/or services under each specific Action (press enter under the checked item and type the description into this document). For questions and/or to submit your completed Inventory Form, please Tara Kenyon at Kenyon@co.somerset.nj.us ANIMALS IN THE COMMUNITY Animals in Community Education Companion Animal Management Plan Companion Animal Management Pledge Pledge Supporting NJ Wildlife Action Plan Wildlife Interaction Plan ARTS & CREATIVE CULTURE Creative Assets Inventory Establish a Creative Team BROWNFIELDS Brownfields Inventory and Prioritization Assessment, cleanup and restoration of brownfields (JM Sorge, Inc.) Brownfields Reuse Planning Assessment, cleanup and restoration of brownfields (JM Sorge, Inc.) CLIMATE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION Climate Action Plan The Energy Group Climate Adaptation: Flooding Risk Community/Municipal Carbon Footprint The Energy Group Towns that are looking to reduce their carbon footprint can pass an ordinance and participate in PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy). New Jersey PACE (NJPACE) allows commercial property owners to reduce their carbon footprint 2

3 while the business saves money, immediately. NJPACE provides advantageous financing for energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements on private property. Underwriting criteria for these projects require metrics from which carbon emissions reductions can be easily calculated. NJPACE can help green teams and environmental commissions to set up a PACE program in their municipality, work with NJPACE to enroll property owners in the program, and track reductions to their carbon footprint (NJ PACE) Green energy procurement, REC acquisition and trading (NJ Green Energy Consulting) Wind Ordinance COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP AND OUTREACH Community Education and Outreach Final Touch Plantscaping, LLC Create Green Team Education for Sustainability Programs Creation of logo for green promotional items (DiversiPrint, Inc.) Final Touch Plantscaping, LLC Energy Education and Outreach Education and presentations by professionals (M&E Engineers Inc.) Green Challenges and Community Programs School-based Energy Conservation Programs The Energy Group Green Your Fair Hold a Green Fair DIVERISTY AND EQUITY Diversity on Boards & Commissions Environmental Justice in Planning and Zoning Lead Education and Outreach Programs Lead-Safe Training Program ENERGY EFFICIENCY Energy Tracking and Management Certification assistance and Energy Star partner (M&E Engineers, Inc.) Utility bill auditing and usage tracking (NJ Green Energy Consulting) Assistance with assessing and monitoring building energy performance; Completion of an Energy Benchmark using EPA s ENERGY STAR guidelines; Planning for implementation of improvements (Sander Mechanical) Achieving Target Increase in Local Business Participation Outreach Campaign to Local Business Community Education on program (NJ PACE) Energy Audits for One Building Level 1, 2 and 3 Audits per ASHRAE guidelines (M&E Engineers, Inc.) Efficiency auditing and proposal evaluation (NJ Green Energy Consulting) Level 1, 2 and 3 Audits per ASHRAE guidelines (Sander Mechanical) Inventory and Upgrade All Buildings 3

4 Comprehensive Audit of all lighting and roofs at NO cost (A Greener NJ, LLC) Energy Star partner, energy audit provider and designer of ECMs and retrofits (M&E Engineers, Inc.) Building management plans, intelligent controls, and energy efficient equipment upgrades and retrofits (Sander Mechanical) Whole-building assessments of building mechanical and electrical systems (Sander Mechanical) High Performance Building Dropping costs of lighting, improving light levels (A Greener NJ, LLC) Specialization in design of high-performance building, particularly LEED for all mechanical and electrical systems (M&E Engineers, Inc.) Specialization in design of high-performance building, particularly LEED for all mechanical and electrical systems (Sander Mechanical) High Performance Building Portfolio Involvement with several High Performance facilities (A Greener NJ, LLC) Certification assistance and Energy Star partner (M&E Engineers, Inc.) Specialization in design of high-performance building, particularly LEED for all mechanical and electrical systems (Sander Mechanical) Municipal Program Municipal energy procurement services (RfP) and Community Energy Aggregation (NJ Green Energy Consulting) Outreach FOOD Farmland Preservation Plans Community/School Gardens Final Touch Plantscaping, LLC Buy Fresh/Buy Local Programs Farmers Markets Making Farmers Markets More Accessible Final Touch Plantscaping, LLC GREEN DESIGN Green Building Policy/Resolution Green Building Training Create a Green Development Checklist NJ Green Energy Consulting Green Building Education Creation of green, educational promotional products (DiversiPrint, Inc.) Education and presentations by professionals (M&E Engineers, Inc.) Site Plan Green Design Standards Construction Waste Recycling New Construction (must meet an established green building standard) Specialization in design of high-performance building, particularly LEED for all mechanical and electrical systems (M&E Engineers, Inc.) 4

5 Specialization in design of high-performance building, particularly LEED for all mechanical and electrical systems (Sander Mechanical) Upgrade/Retrofit Light Pollution Dark Sky certified exterior lighting (A Greener NJ, LLC) Light upgrades and retrofits, including LEDs (M&E Engineers, Inc.) LED, sensors, offered through partner (NJ Green Energy Consulting) Upgrade/Retrofit Water Conservation Water conservation upgrades and retrofits, including low flow fixtures and composting toilets (M&E Engineers, Inc.) HEALTH AND WELLNESS Anti-idling Education and Enforcement Program Building Healthier Communities Creation of promotional products (DiversiPrint, Inc.) Safe Routes to School INNOVATION/DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS Geothermal Energy Engineering and feasibility studies (M&E Engineers, Inc.) Offered through partner (NJ Green Energy Consulting) Green Roofs Involvement with one of the area s leading providers of green roofs (A Greener NJ, LLC) Innovative Community Project 1 (implementing innovative approaches to civic engagement, resource conservation, development, landscaping, waste management, economic stimulus, etc.; must demonstrate an impact on sustainability and be replicable in other communities) NJ PACE program Innovative Community Project 2 (implementing innovative approaches to civic engagement, resource conservation, development, landscaping, waste management, economic stimulus, etc.; must demonstrate an impact on sustainability and be replicable in other communities) Digital archiving of paper documents (Metro ShoreScan) Innovative Community Project 3 (implementing innovative approaches to civic engagement, resource conservation, development, landscaping, waste management, economic stimulus, etc.; must demonstrate an impact on sustainability and be replicable in other communities) Raingardens Solar Engineering and feasibility studies (M&E Engineers, Inc.) Solar proposal evaluation and competitive sourcing (NJ Green Energy Consulting) Wind (study period, construction of wind turbine and assessment) Engineering and feasibility studies (M&E Engineers, Inc.) 5

6 LAND USE Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Creation of biking and trail promotional materials (DiversiPrint, Inc.) Complete Streets Program Green Building and Environmental Sustainability Element Awareness training for commercial/institutional property owners (NJ PACE) Smart Workplaces (Gold) Smart Workplaces (Platinum) Sustainable Land Use Pledge LOCAL ECONOMIES Green Business Recognition Program Previous work on various recognition programs (DiversiPrint, Inc.) Green Jobs/Economic Development Assistance with estimating jobs created or economic activity generated through NJ PACE (NJ PACE) Digital archiving of paper documents (Metro ShoreScan) Buy Local Campaign Support Local Businesses NATURAL RESOURCES Environmental Commission Natural Resources Inventory Open Space Plans Water Conservation Education Program Water Conservation Ordinance Easement Inspections and Evaluations Easement Inventory and Outreach Habitat Conservation Ordinance Tree Protection Ordinance Community Forestry Plan and Tree Cover Goal Tree Hazard Inventory Tree Maintenance Programs Tree Planting Programs I-Tree Assessment of Municipal Trees OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE Adopt Behavioral Policies Customized behavioral energy efficiency planning (NJ Green Energy Consulting) Driver Training (training that improves driving habits and maximizes fuel efficiency) Fleet Inventory Meet Target for Green Fleets The Energy Group Purchase Alternative Fuel Vehicles Vehicle Conversions Adopt a Green Purchasing Policy (Ordinance or Resolution) Energy-Efficient Appliances or Equipment 6

7 Energy Star partner and up-to-date on the latest technologies (M&E Engineers, Inc.) Green Cleaning Products Green Maintenance Equipment and Materials Recycled Paper Digital archiving of paper documents (Metro ShoreScan) Create a Green Grounds and Maintenance Policy Efficient Landscape Design Integrated Pest Management Minimize Water Consumption Assistance with rainwater collection, greywater systems and other water efficient strategies (M&E Engineers, Inc.) Recycled Materials and Composting SUSTAINABILITY PLANNING Community Asset Mapping Community Visioning Action Plans Indicators and Targets Vision Statement and Goals WASTE MANAGEMENT Prescription Drug Safety and Disposal Bulky Rigid Plastics Carpet and Foam Padding Commercial and Institutional Recycling Community Paper Shredding Day Food Waste Non-Mandated Materials Recycling Assistance in packing and counting, plus pickup of universal waste (National Bulb Recycling Corporation) Digital archiving of paper documents (Metro ShoreScan) Recycling Depot Recycling Education and Enforcement National Bulb Recycling Corporation Shrink Wrap Backyard Composting Program EPA WasteWise Partner Grass Clippings Cut It and Leave It 7

8 Materials Reuse Program Digital archiving of paper documents (Metro ShoreScan) Pay-As-You-Throw Program Reusable Bag Education Program Waste Audit of Municipal School Buildings 8

9 CONTACT INFORMATION Coviello Brothers Incorporated 245 Main Street Madison, NJ P: W: DiversiPrint, Inc., d/b/a Promo-Coach 1124 Route 202 South Suite B16 Raritan, NJ P: E: W: The Energy Group Postal Suite 337 Little Falls, NJ P: E: W: Final Touch Plantscaping, LLC 5 Paddock Court Branchburg, NJ P: E: laura@finaltouchplantscaping.com W: A Greener NJ, LLC 601 Route 206 Suite Hillsborough, NJ P: E: David@AGreenerNJ.com W: 9

10 JM Sorge, Inc. 57 Fourth Street Somerville, NJ P: E: W: M&E Engineers, Inc. 26 West High Street Somerville, NJ P: E: W: Metro ShoreScan 506 Main Street Second Floor Boonton, NJ P: E: W: Mil-Tek New Jersey Recycling and Waste Solutions 415 Naomi Way Branchburg, NJ P: E: W: National Bulb Recycling Corporation PO Box 127 Avon-By-The-Sea, NJ P: E: W: 10

11 NJ Green Energy Consulting (NJGEC) 322 US Highway 46 Parsippany, NJ P: E: W: New Jersey PACE 8 Revere Road Basking Ridge, NJ P: E: vzelin@newjerseypace.org W: Sander Mechanical Service, LLC 55 Columbia Road Branchburg, NJ P: E: rvessie@sanmech.com W: 11