This document summarizes municipal progress in Fort Collins, Colorado from 2005 to 2011 related to sustainability initiatives. Key points include:
- Greenhouse gas emissions dropped 10% from 2005-2010 through projects like recycling, lighting retrofits, and methane recovery.
- Financial savings of $594,248 were achieved through initiatives that also provided social benefits like rebates and better air quality.
- Goals around reducing energy use and increasing renewable energy and alternative fuels were partially met, while recycling and tree planting increased.
- Community-wide emissions dropped 5% despite population growth, showing carbon reductions can support economic growth.
Hillsborough County is a county in the U.S. state of Florida. In the 2010 census, the population was 1,229,226, making it the fourth-most populous county in Florida and the most populous county outside the Miami Metropolitan Area. A 2018 estimate has the population of Hillsborough County at 1,436,888 people,which itself is greater than the populations of 12 states according to their 2018 population estimates.Its county seat and largest city is Tampa.
Collaboration, Science, and Technology Merge to Improve Water QualityArbor Day Foundation
Collaboration, Science, and Technology Merge to Improve Water Quality
Dave Gamstetter, City of Cincinnati | Donna M. Murphy, US Forest Service Northeastern Area
In 2010 the Cincinnati Park Board (CPB) formed a partnership with the Metropolitan Sewer Department of Greater Cincinnati (MSDGC) to assist with the implementation of green solutions to meet the regulatory requirements of the consent decree using a triple bottom line approach. This presentation discusses how natural design solutions, BMPs, stormwater controls, and forests are being used to enhance green infrastructure and reduce stormwater flow on a watershed scale. The program is Project Groundwork.
Ports-to-Plains Energy Summit
Omni Interlocken Resort
Broomfield, CO
April 7, 2011
The Ports-to-Plains Corridor has a diversified energy portfolio, and biofuels are a growing industry throughout the region. Learn about innovative developments in the industry in the corridor.
Cook County Solid Waste Action Plan--Passed 4/3/12cookcountyblog
On Tuesday, April 3rd, Cook County Board approved President Preckwinkle’s Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP) for suburban Cook County, the first plan generated in 12 years. The SWMP outlines the county’s current level of waste generation, disposal and recycling, and makes recommendations for improvement.
President Preckwinkle’s 2012 Plan reimagines traditional solid waste planning. Instead of focusing on landfilling and waste-to-energy conversion, the SWMP first recommends source reduction (preventing waste in the first place), then reuse, then recycling, followed by energy recovery. Landfilling is a last resort.
“We have a responsibility to the residents of Cook County, and future generations, to employ creative and aggressive measures to reduce solid waste in our communities,” President Preckwinkle said. “Our Solid Waste Management Plan is taking the first step in meeting this environmental challenge, and we are working toward a visionary goal of 100% waste diversion from landfills.”
Hillsborough County is a county in the U.S. state of Florida. In the 2010 census, the population was 1,229,226, making it the fourth-most populous county in Florida and the most populous county outside the Miami Metropolitan Area. A 2018 estimate has the population of Hillsborough County at 1,436,888 people,which itself is greater than the populations of 12 states according to their 2018 population estimates.Its county seat and largest city is Tampa.
Collaboration, Science, and Technology Merge to Improve Water QualityArbor Day Foundation
Collaboration, Science, and Technology Merge to Improve Water Quality
Dave Gamstetter, City of Cincinnati | Donna M. Murphy, US Forest Service Northeastern Area
In 2010 the Cincinnati Park Board (CPB) formed a partnership with the Metropolitan Sewer Department of Greater Cincinnati (MSDGC) to assist with the implementation of green solutions to meet the regulatory requirements of the consent decree using a triple bottom line approach. This presentation discusses how natural design solutions, BMPs, stormwater controls, and forests are being used to enhance green infrastructure and reduce stormwater flow on a watershed scale. The program is Project Groundwork.
Ports-to-Plains Energy Summit
Omni Interlocken Resort
Broomfield, CO
April 7, 2011
The Ports-to-Plains Corridor has a diversified energy portfolio, and biofuels are a growing industry throughout the region. Learn about innovative developments in the industry in the corridor.
Cook County Solid Waste Action Plan--Passed 4/3/12cookcountyblog
On Tuesday, April 3rd, Cook County Board approved President Preckwinkle’s Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP) for suburban Cook County, the first plan generated in 12 years. The SWMP outlines the county’s current level of waste generation, disposal and recycling, and makes recommendations for improvement.
President Preckwinkle’s 2012 Plan reimagines traditional solid waste planning. Instead of focusing on landfilling and waste-to-energy conversion, the SWMP first recommends source reduction (preventing waste in the first place), then reuse, then recycling, followed by energy recovery. Landfilling is a last resort.
“We have a responsibility to the residents of Cook County, and future generations, to employ creative and aggressive measures to reduce solid waste in our communities,” President Preckwinkle said. “Our Solid Waste Management Plan is taking the first step in meeting this environmental challenge, and we are working toward a visionary goal of 100% waste diversion from landfills.”
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Presentation on Local Supply Development in San Diego County by Toby Roy, Water Resources Manager for the San Diego County Water Authority. Provided at Water Talks: New Challenges, New Supplies on September 13, 2011.
Presentation covers recycled water, conservation, stormwater catchment, graywater.
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Water / Wastewater - how we solve Sydney's water problem | Biocity StudioBiocity Studio
If Sydney’s water supply is consumed our agricultural industry, transport and energy will be badly effected. This presentation looks at how we solve Sydney’s water problem? Do we build a desalination plant or try to scale water on a large scale?
IGI grant applications made to finance alley improvements to improve stormwater runoff to 7+ alley’s across Berwyn. Submitted: December 2013. (Status: Known).
"Strategy for Economization & Resource Efficiency in Decentralized Energy Sol...Snehashis Sarkar
"Strategy for Economization & Resource Efficiency in Decentralized Energy Solutions for Communities" by Snehashis, Climate Change & Environmental Core Competency Cell (C2-E-C3), IIFM presented in ASSOCHAM International Conference - "Climate Change: Business Sustainability & Society", Nov 11, 2008
Maureen Stapleton, General Manager of the San Diego County Water Authority provided a presentation at the September Rice Club Luncheon. Topics included a general overview of the Water Authority and its major programs and projects, a water supply update and information on water rates.
Presentation on Local Supply Development in San Diego County by Toby Roy, Water Resources Manager for the San Diego County Water Authority. Provided at Water Talks: New Challenges, New Supplies on September 13, 2011.
Presentation covers recycled water, conservation, stormwater catchment, graywater.
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Blake Lapthorn were pleased to welcome Craig Simmons, co-founder and director of Best Foot Forward to the first in the new series of South Coast green breakfasts hosted in association with B&Q and KPMG.
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This solves The City of Sydney and Sydney Water's problems with volatile solid wastes & sewage treatment as well as problems with future availability of water. It also massively increases The City of Sydney's revenues.
The workshop will cover innovative water reuse and wastewater treatment options for commercial, institutional and medium-large residential development applications with an emphasis on environmental protection, cost effectiveness and simplicity of Operations & Maintenance. In addition to regulatory requirements, the key environmental drivers that are the basis for sustainability water management design will be described.
The presenter was Pio Lombardo, PE, President of Lombardo Associates, Inc. (LAI).
3. Greenhouse Gas Emissions
From 2005 to 2010, GHG emissions dropped by
approximately 10% (i.e., 5170 metric tons).
The GHG Emissions reductions are equivalent to:
-Annual GHG emissions from 1,014 passenger
vehicles;
-CO2e emissions from the energy used by 448
homes for one year; or
-GHG emissions avoided by recycling 1634 tons of
material (equal to the weight of 5447 gorillas).
4. Municipal Operation CO2e Reductions
Reductions Financial Savings - Metric Tons Social Benefits
Asphalt, Concrete, & Toilet $266,356 4,250 Rebates to community members
Recycling and lower cost of City
services
Metal Recycling $69,000 425 Lower cost for City services
Waste Water Load $54,000 576
Shedding Lower energy bills for residents
Methane and Heat $28,943 -----
Recovery N/A
70W High Pressure $26,000 334
Sodium Lighting Lower cost for City services
Solid Waste Challenge* $24,000 5 Empowerment and education
5. Game Changing Projects
Economic: The City saved $594,248 through on-going and new innovative
projects such as server virtualization, lighting retrofits (LED and high-
pressure sodium), and tree plantings.
Equity: Rebates to community members and businesses, better air quality,
energy independence, healthy activities for families and community
engagement.
Environmental: The City avoided 16,344 metric tons of CO2e.
Education and Engagement: Internal training and Mindful Movies series
and several challenges with community members and Climate Wise
businesses (e.g. Solid Waste, Sustainability, and Bike to Work)
6. 2010 Awards
• Energy Star Awards – 215 N Mason, 281 N
College, and Operation Services
• Community Award – CO Alliance for Environmental
Education
• Climate Wise – Platinum
• Bicycle Friendly Community – Gold Level
• Top 22 “Smarter Cities” for programs and
investment in green energy by the National
Defense Council
7. Top Ten Goals Progress
• Despite increases in the number of employees and
square footage, the GHG annual reduction of 2%
was achieved for 2010.
• GHG goal is the most important because it reflects
electricity use, fuel use, and solid waste
management.
• Energy use accounts for 86% of the City’s GHG
emissions. The City did not meet its 2% per annum
energy reduction goal, but it’s using less carbon
intensive fuel so GHG emission reductions
associated with energy have decreased by 1%.
8. Health Connections
• Reductions of 3,231 metric
tons of CO2e (carbon dioxide
equivalent) from electricity
reductions.
• Air pollution leads to ozone
problems and affects asthma
and allergy sufferers.
• Air pollution benefits:
– 1197 pounds of NOx
– 1292 pounds SOx
– 1346 pounds of carbon
monoxide
– 118 pounds of VOCs
9. Fuel and Fleets
The City reduced traditional fuel use
and met its goal.
As of 2010 over 40% of fuel was
from biodiesel or compressed
natural gas.
City owns 555 alternative fuel fleet
vehicles.
In 2010 – 6 CNG buses replaced
traditional buses resulting in a
reduction in 126 metric tons of
GHG emissions. However,
electric use increased so the
GHG reductions were 70 metric
tons.
10. Recycling
• In 2010, the City’s office recycling program recycled 150 tons
which saved the equivalent of:
2,550 trees
1,050,000 gallons of water (City Pool – 3.5X)
• Food Waste Collection increased by >80% = 2 ton CO2e
reduction
11. Parks & Natural Areas
The City has met the 30% tree canopy goal.
Projects:
• Natural Areas planted 169 trees, 420 shrubs, and
constructed 3.5 acres of wetlands. Wetlands constitute the
highest natural areas value because of increased
biodiversity in those areas.
• Natural Areas botanists discovered five new state–listed
rare plants.
• Parks now has more parks certified as Audubon
Cooperative Sanctuaries than any other City in America.
12. Water
The City did not reached the 10% reduction goal in
buildings.
Projects:
• Installed solar-powered water pumps at Soapstone.
• Drip irrigation is being installed on all new medians.
• Ten water audits were conducted at City parks.
13. Innovation and Imagination
• Scott Foreman and Rick Jesser converted an on-site electric
cart to solar.
• The Gardens at Spring Creek donated 5,000 pounds of
produce to the Larimer County Food Bank.
• Operation Services retrofitted three existing hybrid vehicles
to plug-ins.
14. Community Capacity Building
• Keeping the pillars of sustainability in mind – the City planted trees
donated from local businesses at Fossil Creek Park, low-income
housing units, and Bennett Elementary School.
• The City distributed 46 composting “green cones” to Climate Wise
businesses, 15 community members, and 13 to City employees.
• Stimulus funds were used to improve bike lanes and paint bike boxes on
Plum Street.
15. Measurable Indicators
Indicator Improving Declining Neutral Insufficient Data
Carbon Emissions X
Electricity Use X
Natural Gas Use X
% or Renewable Purchased by the City X
# of LEED Employees X
% of LED Traffic Lights X
% of LEED Buildings X
Energy Consumption Related to Water Use X
Alternative Fuel Use X
Average Vehicle Ridership X
% of Hybrid Vehicles in Fleet X
Volume of Recycled Material X
16. Measurable Indicators
Insufficient
Indicator Improving Declining Neutral Data
Volume of Solid Waste X
Solid Waste Diversion X
Sustainability Scholarships Awarded X
Comparison to Peer Cities X
% of Forest Canopy X
% of Native Plantings X
Average Vehicle Ridership X
Adherence to EPP Policies X
Well Day Participation X
17. Community-Wide Stewardship
• Fort Collin’s greenhouse gas emissions are now
11% lower than they were in 2005, despite a
population increase growth of 13%.
• Core community emissions (electricity, natural gas
and vehicle travel) dropped by 5%.
• And during 2010, Fort Collins was ranked 4th Best
Place for Businesses (Forbes, April, 2010) and 6th
Best Place to Live in the Nation (Money, July
2010), confirming that carbon reductions and high
quality of life can, and do, go hand in hand.
18. Opportunities
• Wind Program
• Home Audits
• Appliance Rebates
• Sustainability Scholarships
• Mindful Movies
• In-house Training
• Sprinkler Audits
• Fleet Vehicles
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