Program and Policy Innovations at the Water Energy Nexus, presented by Meredith Younghein at the Electrochemical Energy Summit in San Francisco on October 27.
Energy efficiency is a power house job creator. Recent research from ACEEE finds that changes to Pennsylvania’s energy efficiency laws could deliver more than 30,000 jobs to the Commonwealth. What do these jobs look like, and how do we make them a reality?
As the most-visited city in the United States, Orlando is uniquely positioned to influence environmental stewardship in communities around the world. From meeting the foundational needs of local residents to providing an enchanting tourism destination in a changing climate, we describe how to leverage local characteristics to enhance sustainable efforts.
Program and Policy Innovations at the Water Energy Nexus, presented by Meredith Younghein at the Electrochemical Energy Summit in San Francisco on October 27.
Energy efficiency is a power house job creator. Recent research from ACEEE finds that changes to Pennsylvania’s energy efficiency laws could deliver more than 30,000 jobs to the Commonwealth. What do these jobs look like, and how do we make them a reality?
As the most-visited city in the United States, Orlando is uniquely positioned to influence environmental stewardship in communities around the world. From meeting the foundational needs of local residents to providing an enchanting tourism destination in a changing climate, we describe how to leverage local characteristics to enhance sustainable efforts.
Case studies of local governments in NSW ramping up renewablesBarbara Albert
Barbara Albert from 100% Renewables is presenting three case studies of local governments in NSW ramping up renewables.
Barbara highlights nearly 25 cities and local governments in Australia who have committed to be either carbon neutral or to source 100% of their electricity from renewables. Three case studies describing the initiatives being undertaken by Councils within their operations and in the community are also presented.
Presentations from the 10th Metro CERT Annual Resource and Networking Event on September 13, 2017. Learn more and see photos at https://www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org/blog/over-100-people-celebrate-10th-annual-metro-cert-event
Read the full case study: http://mncee.org/Innovation-Exchange/ie/December-2012/EBCx-Case-Study--Minnesota-History-Center/?utm_source=slideshare&utm_medium=slideshare&utm_campaign=slideshare
Big Green Challenge Presentation White BackgroundGreenvalleys
The Big Green Challenge is a climate change competition from NESTA (National Endowment for Science Technology and the Arts). This powerpoint was part of a presentation done by Grenville Ham to about 30 different community groups mustering up support for The Green Valleys community project in the Brecon Beacons National Park
An overview of the EECBG Program, metrics, and successful EECBG projects. The metrics section was contributed by Rahil Modi, Energy Engineer. The Performance Contracting section was contributed by Trevor Friedeberg.
The Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050 (Challenge 2050) is a set of six challenges that aim to go beyond reducing negative environmental impacts to generating net positive impacts on the planet and society. After significant research and internal and external collaboration, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC, Toyota's parent corporation located in Japan) declared these six issues in 2015. The objectives, which apply to all Toyota businesses worldwide, are the most stringent and inspiring environmental pledges this firm has ever made.
Using a set of relevant criteria to evaluate the progress top companies in the delivery service industry are making to become environmentally sustainable and determining which company should be considered "Most Improved" in terms of progress toward sustainability over the past decade.
District department of environment:
DDOE’s mission is to improve the quality of life for District residents by protecting and restoring the environment. DDOE works through partnerships with other District agencies, business groups, nonprofits and residents to conserve natural resources and energy and promote policies that support a sustainable city.
An overview of the EECBG Program, metrics, and successful EECBG projects. The metrics section was contributed by Rahil Modi, Energy Engineer. The Performance Contracting section was contributed by Trevor Friedeberg.
Case studies of local governments in NSW ramping up renewablesBarbara Albert
Barbara Albert from 100% Renewables is presenting three case studies of local governments in NSW ramping up renewables.
Barbara highlights nearly 25 cities and local governments in Australia who have committed to be either carbon neutral or to source 100% of their electricity from renewables. Three case studies describing the initiatives being undertaken by Councils within their operations and in the community are also presented.
Presentations from the 10th Metro CERT Annual Resource and Networking Event on September 13, 2017. Learn more and see photos at https://www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org/blog/over-100-people-celebrate-10th-annual-metro-cert-event
Read the full case study: http://mncee.org/Innovation-Exchange/ie/December-2012/EBCx-Case-Study--Minnesota-History-Center/?utm_source=slideshare&utm_medium=slideshare&utm_campaign=slideshare
Big Green Challenge Presentation White BackgroundGreenvalleys
The Big Green Challenge is a climate change competition from NESTA (National Endowment for Science Technology and the Arts). This powerpoint was part of a presentation done by Grenville Ham to about 30 different community groups mustering up support for The Green Valleys community project in the Brecon Beacons National Park
An overview of the EECBG Program, metrics, and successful EECBG projects. The metrics section was contributed by Rahil Modi, Energy Engineer. The Performance Contracting section was contributed by Trevor Friedeberg.
The Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050 (Challenge 2050) is a set of six challenges that aim to go beyond reducing negative environmental impacts to generating net positive impacts on the planet and society. After significant research and internal and external collaboration, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC, Toyota's parent corporation located in Japan) declared these six issues in 2015. The objectives, which apply to all Toyota businesses worldwide, are the most stringent and inspiring environmental pledges this firm has ever made.
Using a set of relevant criteria to evaluate the progress top companies in the delivery service industry are making to become environmentally sustainable and determining which company should be considered "Most Improved" in terms of progress toward sustainability over the past decade.
District department of environment:
DDOE’s mission is to improve the quality of life for District residents by protecting and restoring the environment. DDOE works through partnerships with other District agencies, business groups, nonprofits and residents to conserve natural resources and energy and promote policies that support a sustainable city.
An overview of the EECBG Program, metrics, and successful EECBG projects. The metrics section was contributed by Rahil Modi, Energy Engineer. The Performance Contracting section was contributed by Trevor Friedeberg.
Topics under discussion range from renewable energy sources, greenhouse gas emissions and long term nuclear waste storage to affordability for low income families.
Low Carbon Building in Malaysia (update 2014) @ bcckSteve Lojuntin
Low Carbon Building in Malaysia 2014 was presented at the Green Buildings & Parks World 2014 @ Borneo Convention Centre Kuching Sarawak.
An update of some info on affordable green building system .
Jeff Davis, Chief Financial Officer for Presbyterian Senior Living, along with Enterprise presents on achieving green savings and sustainability by green energy management, system retrofits, and facility design and engineering. (2015 LeadingAge Annual Meeting and Expo)
Presentation: The Water-Energy Nexus: A Global Problem, with Local Solutions
April 22, 2010
Austin, Texas
Meeting: Leveraging Efficiency through Philanthropic Investment in the Water-Energy Connection
Executive VP of Programs and Development Brian Castelli traveled to Mexico City to present at EXPO INCYTAM 2008, where he offered energy efficiency solutions for Latin American cities burdened by the effects of pollution and global climate change.
SBA & City of Evanston Economic Injury Webinar - 4/1/2020cityofevanston
Stephen Konkle from the Small Business Administration (SBA) presents options for City of Evanston businesses in the wake of the COVID-19 disaster. Includes information on the Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL).
This session provides a comprehensive overview of the latest updates to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly known as the Uniform Guidance) outlined in the 2 CFR 200.
With a focus on the 2024 revisions issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), participants will gain insight into the key changes affecting federal grant recipients. The session will delve into critical regulatory updates, providing attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and comply with the evolving landscape of federal grant management.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the rationale behind the 2024 updates to the Uniform Guidance outlined in 2 CFR 200, and their implications for federal grant recipients.
- Identify the key changes and revisions introduced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the 2024 edition of 2 CFR 200.
- Gain proficiency in applying the updated regulations to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and avoid potential audit findings.
- Develop strategies for effectively implementing the new guidelines within the grant management processes of their respective organizations, fostering efficiency and accountability in federal grant administration.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
A process server is a authorized person for delivering legal documents, such as summons, complaints, subpoenas, and other court papers, to peoples involved in legal proceedings.
Understanding the Challenges of Street ChildrenSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
Many ways to support street children.pptxSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
Russian anarchist and anti-war movement in the third year of full-scale warAntti Rautiainen
Anarchist group ANA Regensburg hosted my online-presentation on 16th of May 2024, in which I discussed tactics of anti-war activism in Russia, and reasons why the anti-war movement has not been able to make an impact to change the course of events yet. Cases of anarchists repressed for anti-war activities are presented, as well as strategies of support for political prisoners, and modest successes in supporting their struggles.
Thumbnail picture is by MediaZona, you may read their report on anti-war arson attacks in Russia here: https://en.zona.media/article/2022/10/13/burn-map
Links:
Autonomous Action
http://Avtonom.org
Anarchist Black Cross Moscow
http://Avtonom.org/abc
Solidarity Zone
https://t.me/solidarity_zone
Memorial
https://memopzk.org/, https://t.me/pzk_memorial
OVD-Info
https://en.ovdinfo.org/antiwar-ovd-info-guide
RosUznik
https://rosuznik.org/
Uznik Online
http://uznikonline.tilda.ws/
Russian Reader
https://therussianreader.com/
ABC Irkutsk
https://abc38.noblogs.org/
Send mail to prisoners from abroad:
http://Prisonmail.online
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5nSOdU48O8
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertarianlifecoach/episodes/Russian-anarchist-and-anti-war-movement-in-the-third-year-of-full-scale-war-e2k8ai4
Sp3 4 presentation - city council update 6.18.12 final
1. June 18 , 2012 1
Catherine Hurley
Sustainable Programs Coordinator
Evanston Climate Action Plan Update
Calendar Year 2011
2. June 18, 2012 2
Evanston Climate Action Plan
• Goal: 13% reduction by 2012
• More than 50% of 220 strategies
implemented or in progress
3. June 18, 2012 3
Awards and Recognition
• U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate
Protection Award
• Governors’ Sustainability Award
• Charles Walter Nicholas Award for
Environmental Excellence - APWA
Suburban Branch
• Arbor Day Foundation Tree City USA
and Growth Award
• The National Environmental Hall of
Fame Award
Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council; City Manager Bobkiewicz and Clerk Green:
Catherine Hurley, Sustainable Programs Coordinator
I am pleased to be here tonight to provide an update on the Evanston Climate Action Plan. This update will focus on progress from the calendar year 2011.
The goal of the Evanston Climate Action Plan is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions for Evanston by 13% by the end of 2012. To date, more than half of the 220 strategies included in the plan have been fully implemented or in progress.
Since the adoption of the Plan in 2008, city staff and community partners have been working hard to implement the plan’s recommendations. This great work was recognized in 2011 with several prestigious awards.
Among these awards, the US Conference of Mayors’ Award was particularly prestigious. The City was from a pool of 130 applicants and award sponsor Walmart provided a $15,000 check which was donated to the not-for-profit organization, Citizens’ Greener Evanston, to continue support for Climate Action Plan implementation.
Evanston is also among the top 10 Illinois communities with the longest consecutive recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation for the city’s tree protection efforts.
Implementation of the Climate Action Plan can be summarized in terms of the measurable results in our greenhouse gas emissions and an overview of the specific projects and programs that have been implemented. The next few slides provide a summary of the quantifiable results in terms of emissions reductions, renewable energy production, waste and recycling and public transportation.
For the city’s operations, emissions have been steadily decreasing since 2005 for both energy and transportation related emissions. 84% of the city's emissions are from energy usage and 16% from transportation.
Another strategy in the Climate Action Plan was to reduce carbon emissions by generating on-site renewable energy. The city evaluated renewable energy technologies and opportunities for city buildings an decided to first start with a solar pv pilot project at the water plant. The plant is ideal because it has 80,000 square feet of roof to choose from and the water plant uses electricity 24-hours/day. On average, the plant uses 1.2 megawatts of electricity or the equivalent to powering 1270 homes.
In 2011, the solar PV system out performed it’s design by about 13% and generated 30,000 kWh of energy! This kept Evanston from producing 21.2 metric tons of CO2 and is equivalent to almost fifty barrels of oil or keeping over four cars off the road.
Across the community, emissions are divided into residential and commercial energy usage and transportation. Energy usage across the community is highly dependent on weather but there is still a decreasing trend since 2005.
Commercial energy usage is the largest source of community emissions representing 54% of the total.
Promoting recycling and waste reduction is also a goal of the ECAP. This slides shows recycling volumes since 2003. Recycling volumes have increased by 19% since 2005, which is our baseline for the ECAP and 48% since 2003! These numbers represent recycling across the city, not just residential properties.
This slide shows information about our refuse collection. For residential properties, a 3% reduction can be seen in waste volumes. With the city’s waste franchise, the process for collecting waste and recycling numbers has been simplified and we will be able to report waste trends for all sectors in the future.
While garbage and recycling does not directly go into the calculation for Evanston’s greenhouse gas emissions, it is an important measure of the community’s sustainability efforts.
24% below baseline
In summary, the city’s operations have seen measurable reductions in electricity and natural gas usage. The solar PV project continues to generate electricity that is used on-site for the Water Treatment Plant’s 24-hour operations. In edition, electricity emissions were also decreased by offsetting 25% of the city’s 20 largest electricity usage with renewable energy credits.
In total, the City operational emissions have been reduced by 5,898 Metric Tons of greenhouse gas emissions or the equivalent of removing more than 1,000 passenger vehicles from the road.
At the community-wide level, reductions have been made for electricity and natural gas related emissions. In addition, Northwestern University purchased renewable energy certificates to offset a large part of their electricity usage.
Another measure of the ECAP implementation is the utilization of public transit in Evanston. Information available from CTA and PACE show that ridership has increased both for the purple line and PACE bus routes in Evanston.
In total, the community wide emissions have been reduced by 31,151 Metric Tons of greenhouse gas emissions or the equivalent of removing more than 7,000 passenger vehicles from the road.
In combination, reduction in emissions from the city’s operations and community total 42,050 Metric Tons of greenhouse gas emissions or the equivalent of removing approximately 8,245 passenger vehicles from the road. These numbers represent a 4% reduction below our 2005 baseline.
Reductions in building energy usage is the result of the City’s municipal operations efficiency projects. In the last year, 4 lighting and energy efficiency projects have been completed including those at the Water Treatment Plant, Church Street Parking Garage, Ecology Center, and Noyes Cultural Arts Center.
The city has been working for several years on a fleet efficiency program to help improve the fuel efficiency of our fleet. The city has replaced regular diesel with B20 biodiesel and has completed a full analysis of the fleet to reduce unnecessary vehicles. The city has also made a point to replace older vehicles with more efficient ones as they are retired.
Projects have been completed using volunteer support and funding from state, federal, and local sources such as the Department of Energy and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. With these two sources alone the City has leveraged nearly $850,000 in grant money specifically designated for energy efficiency and sustainability projects.
In the area of transportation, the goal is to reduce our vehicle emissions by increasing biking, waking, rollerblading, carpooling and the use of public transportation. Across the community, the city and many partners work to provide education, outreach and advocacy to promote these modes of transportation.
Some highlights from 2011 include
Enhancements to bicycle routes and parking including the developed a bicycle rote and parking map using NU and ETHS summer volunteers. 5000 copes of the map were produced using grant money and are being distributed across the city. The city currently is working on plans for the city’s first protected bicycle lane to be on Church street.
The city continues to work with the community to advocate for public transit improvements and enhancements in Evanston and the Purple Line viaducts project is a great outcome of these efforts.
The city continues to support and increase Car Sharing and the pool of I-GO and ZipCars has increased.
The City and community partners also support three annual events including Bike the Ridge, Bike to Work Week and Car Free Day, which encourage bicycling and other forms of less polluting transportation.
Energy efficiency is promoted across the community by building partnerships and developing no or low-cost programs. The City’s Green Building Ordinance has promoted energy efficiency through the US Green Building Council’s “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design” Certification Program. This slide shows our “LEED Score Card” summarizing the LEED projects to date. With residential and commercial energy usage representing 81% of the community’s emissions, projects that promote energy efficiency are a high impact way to reduce our carbon footprint.
Another example of a successful program through partnerships is the Big 7 Savers Challenge. Last spring, the City’s Green Ribbon Committee, made up of the city’s largest 7 employers, set out to challenge one another to see who could create the largest energy savings team and rack up the largest energy savings with the CUBEnergySaver.com website. For 12 months, employees from the City of Evanston, Evanston-Skokie School District, Evanston Township High School, Evanston Hospital, Saint Francis Hospital, Rotary and Northwestern University worked to save energy in their homes and competed to win a year free of electricity.
The two winning teams were Evanston Hospital and Evanston Township High School. Amber Knopp, of NorthShore’s team, and Mary Spoden of the ETHS team each were awarded a check totaling their energy costs from last year.
The City has worked to improve access to recycling through several approaches. In 2011 alone, the actions included:
Residential, single family properties, condos and buildings 6 units and less have received upgraded, 95-gallon recycling containers to provide larger recycling volume. This resulted in a 5% recycling increase since 2009.
Over 300 recycling containers have been added in the city’s business districts to help people recycle “on the go”
A solid waste franchise was created to decrease cost for business refuse collection and a also provide each business with at lease one recycling container.
To help divert more waste from the landfill, the city has been actively promoting composting and gave away 500 stationary composting bins created from re-purposed garbage containers. A new composting brochure was also created and given away with the composting bins.
For the 2nd year the City will host a recycling fair on July 14th which will include educational information and the opportunity to recycle a wide variety of items, including electronics
The City is also supporting the state-wide ban of certain electronics from the landfill and providing residents with information about regular electronics recycling opportunities in the area.
The City has leveraged state and federal funding to help expand and enhance the City’s recycle program including upgrading residential recycling containers to the large toters an the on-the-go business district recycling containers.
Most of the water use reduction has come as a result of new fixtures and devices being more water efficient and upgrades that have been made to older homes. Unlike energy, no new devices have been invented with use more water so the overall water use has significantly decreased.
Under this category of the climate action plan, the city has worked with the Evanston Community Foundation to create a climate Action fund to support projects that can help the community reduce emissions.
The forestry department has worked to optimize Tree care and Planting. They completed an inventory in 1999 which resulted in a shift to more native trees and adjust list to include oak, sweet elm, american beach and selected trees that could tolerate warmer, wetter weather that we may get.
The City has also implemented a permeable alley project and recently used permeable pavement along Sheridan road south of NU’s campus in the parking areas to help infiltrate stormwater.
Most of the water use reduction has come as a result of new fixtures and devices being more water efficient and upgrades that have been made to older homes. Unlike energy, no new devices have been invented with use more water so the overall water use has significantly decreased.
Under this category of the climate action plan, the city has worked with the Evanston Community Foundation to create a climate Action fund to support projects that can help the community redcue emissions.
The forestry department has worked to optimize Tree care and Planting. They completed an inventory in 1999 which resulted in a shift to more native trees and adjust list to include oak, sweet elm, american beach and selected trees that could tolerate warmer, wetter weather that we may get.
The City has also implemented a permeable alley project and recently used permeable pavement along Sheridan road south of NU’s campus in the parking areas to help infiltrate stormwater.
Most of the water use reduction has come as a result of new fixtures and devices being more water efficient and upgrades that have been made to older homes. Unlike energy, no new devices have been invented with use more water so the overall water use has significantly decreased.
Under this category of the climate action plan, the city has worked with the Evanston Community Foundation to create a climate Action fund to support projects that can help the community redcue emissions.
The forestry department has worked to optimize Tree care and Planting. They completed an inventory in 1999 which resulted in a shift to more native trees and adjust list to include oak, sweet elm, american beach and selected trees that could tolerate warmer, wetter weather that we may get.
The City has also implemented a permeable alley project and recently used permeable pavement along Sheridan road south of NU’s campus in the parking areas to help infiltrate stormwater.
Most of the water use reduction has come as a result of new fixtures and devices being more water efficient and upgrades that have been made to older homes. Unlike energy, no new devices have been invented with use more water so the overall water use has significantly decreased.
Under this category of the climate action plan, the city has worked with the Evanston Community Foundation to create a climate Action fund to support projects that can help the community redcue emissions.
The forestry department has worked to optimize Tree care and Planting. They completed an inventory in 1999 which resulted in a shift to more native trees and adjust list to include oak, sweet elm, american beach and selected trees that could tolerate warmer, wetter weather that we may get.
The City has also implemented a permeable alley project and recently used permeable pavement along Sheridan road south of NU’s campus in the parking areas to help infiltrate stormwater.
Good afternoon. My name is Catherine Hurley and I am the sustainable programs coordinator for the City of Evanston. I am pleased to be here on behalf of the City to provide an update on climate work in action in Evanston.
I want to first thank Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and all the members of the Evanston City Council for their support of climate action and sustainability efforts in Evanston. Their on-going commitment to these initiatives is truly remarkable and had established Evanston as a regional and national leader.
