Board of Trustees Presentation Sustainability Plans Board Meeting February 2, 2009

2  Reference: Board Policy 3214 Environmentally Sustainable Practices  Long range goals to implement BP 3214  Annual plan development  Central Services  De Anza College  Foothill CollegeAgenda

3 Sustainability Plans Discussion The following long range goals are designed to implement BP 3214, Environmentally Sustainable Practices Reduce energy consumption as compared to a baseline Design and construct new facilities to meet or exceed LEED Certified requirements Increase self generated energy capacity Reduce water usage

4 Sustainability Plans Discussion Long Range Goals - continued Increase the number of vehicles that run on alternative fuels Minimize waste generation Maximize the use of recyclable material in food service operations

5 Sustainability Plans Discussion Long Range Goals - continued Commit our institutions to initiate tangible actions to reduce greenhouse gases Develop methods to monitor consumption activity and routinely report it to the campus community and annually to the Board of Trustees

6 Reducing Energy Consumption What We Have Done  Photovoltaics  Cogeneration  Artificial Turf  Energy Management System (EMS)  Kirsch Center for Environmental Studies  Student & Community Services  Science Center  Other to use/ASF 17% reduction in electricity 8% reduction in natural gas

7 Reducing Energy Consumption What We Have Done

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9 DE ANZA SUSTAINABILTY PLAN UPDATE (Handout)

10 FOOTHILL SUSTAINABILTY PLAN UPDATE (Handout)

Board of Trustees Presentation Next Steps & Discussion Board Meeting February 2, 2009

Board of Trustees Presentation Sustainability Plans Backup Slides Board Meeting February 2, 2009

13 Reducing Energy Consumption Where We Are Going Reducing Energy Consumption Where We Are Going ● Electricity Consumption Identify consumption base line Set long term targets Identify annual goals 15% Reduction in consumption in 3 years 5% Reduction in consumption in the next year ~ $120,000 annual savings

14 Reducing Energy Consumption Where We Are Going Reducing Energy Consumption Where We Are Going ● Natural Gas Consumption Identify consumption base line Set long term targets Identify annual goals 15% Reduction in consumption in 3 years 5% Reduction in consumption in the next year $50,000 annual savings

15 Reducing Water Consumption What We Have Done

16 Reducing Water Consumption What We Have Done

17 SMP in progress – June 09 Policy – Complete Mission Statement – Complete 6 Focus Areas Metrics Foothill College - Sustainability Plan / Practices

18 Brenda Visas Chairperson Category 1 Green Building Brenda Visas Category 2 Civic & Community Engagement Mia Casey Category 3 Reduction of Hazardous & Solid Waste Frank Nunez Category 4 Transportation Energy & CO2 Reduction Bob Cormia Category 5 Water Use Reduction & Control Karen Smith Category 6 Procurement Charlotte Thunen Organic Garden Green Standards Recycling Furniture Baseline CO2 Emissions Well irrigation Recycling Carpet Recycling Grounds Recycling Paper New Photovoltaics Farmer’s Market Baseline water use Foothill College - Sustainability Plan / Practices Steering Committee

19 Category 3 Dining Utensils/Cartons Coffee Grounds Used Paper - TTW Foothill College - Sustainability Plan / Practices