How organizations can use EMS to drive environmental performance

Continual improvement act check do plan

Clark County, WA

Environmental Targets (Baseline 2006) 20% reduction in fuel usage by % reduction in particulate matter (PM) emissions from diesel equipment by % reduction in energy use by % compliance for Green List purchased products by Commute Trip Reduction (set by WA State)

Reduced energy use by 31.6% compared to previous baseline. Phase 1 – Energy Conservation - 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 7,000 Jul-06Aug-06Sep-06Oct-06Nov-06Dec-06Jan-07Feb-07Mar-07Apr-07May-07 Million Btu's Previous Consumption Levels New Consumption Levels - Guaranteed Actual utility performance data

Environmental Impact of Program ItemLbs/CO2% Impact County Carbon Footprint36,540, Phase II Offset9,813,51327 TreesAcres Planted2,138 Gallons of GasolineSaved Annually 670,468 AutomobilesRemoved from Roadways 1,045 Phase II Energy Conservation $7.8 Million

35 Projects Building / Facility Lighting and/or Lighting Controls CHW Heat Recovery VFDs on CT & HWP Wood Boiler Installation Infrared Heating HVAC Controls Optimization Solar PV System Solar DHW Heating New P S B / Garagexxx xxx Jail Works - Industriesx xx xx Jail Works-In custody x x Jail Works-Work release x x x Corrections x xx Events Hallx x Community Health Center xx xx C D Ix x 78th St Buildingsx xx 149th St Buildingsx xx Old PSB x GSB x

Compliance with Green List Purchases (by percent of dollars)

2007 Baseline2009 Goal 10% reduction 2007 Baseline2009 Goal 13% reduction LocationSingle Occupant VehicleVehicle Miles Traveled (one way) Public Service Center & Campus 81.5% 73.3% 102 fewer trips 10.8 miles9.4 miles Center for Community Health 87.2% 78.5% 21 fewer trips 11.4 miles9.9 miles 78th Street Operation Center 95.5% 86.0% 16 fewer trips 13.4 miles11.6 miles Commute Trip Reduction

Peter DuBois Clark County, WA Sustainability Coordinator (360) extension 4961