1. 2017 Budget Presentation

2. Environmental Protection
Working inter-departmentally, Within public and private sectors, To balance…
Societal Needs
Environmental Protection
Economic Vitality
And help sustain a high quality of life in Summit County

3. Sustainability - 2016 Accomplishments
Implemented Climate Action Plan that resulted in:
Reduction of County’s carbon footprint; and
Countywide greenhouse gas emissions trending downward.
Ranked in top 5 for Georgetown University Energy Prize Competition (approx. 60,000 LEDs Switched).
Installed over 750 kW solar PV on 105 residential rooftops.*
Created and implemented Home Energy Score pilot program to encourage residential weatherization countywide
Added (2) EVs, EV chargers, and CNG vehicles to County Fleet.
Completed (2) technical feasibility studies: Community Choice Aggregation/Renewable Energy and County Solar PV Capacity.
Instituted new Fleet Vehicle Policy and new High Performance Building Standards policy for County.
Continued participation in Congressional Public Lands Initiative.
Facilitated NEPA actions on public lands.
Managed open space.

4. Sustainability – 2017 Goals
Continue leadership in reduction of County’s carbon footprint.
Re-engage community partners to implement Climate Action Plan.
Utilize solar PV study results to acquire renewable energy for County facilities.
Pursue Community Choice Renewable Energy for residents.
Develop and implement strategic education and outreach plan to:
Increase energy efficiency in all sectors (residential, commercial, municipal)
Inspire Above-Energy-Code construction
Encourage use of renewable energy
Reduce idling; Increase carpooling
Complete (2) NEPA actions
Sheepgrazing Analysis in Unitas
Ashley Forest Management Plan

5. S.W.O.T. Analysis – Sustainability
Strengths
Professional, knowledgeable, determined, collaborative staff
Innovative programs and solutions
Data driven analysis
Responsive to public concerns
Public recognition of outcomes
Proven results in multiple sectors
Weaknesses
Reduced capital resources
Inter-departmental collaboration
High work load to # of employees
Responsibilities in multiple sectors
Extent and diversity of issues
Opportunities
EE affordable housing requirements
Incentivize above code construction
Refine ‘sustainability’ in Management Plan(s) and Development Code(s)
Employee education: change energy behavior and increase carpooling
Threats
Fail to meet countywide emissions reduction goal (15% by 2030)
Fail to meet County emissions and utility cost reduction goal
Development without increased EE
Employee retention

6. Budget - Sustainability
2016 Budget includes $150,000 CCA/RE Study and $50,000 Solar Study
2017 Dept. Request includes $50,000 to continue pursuit of CCA/RE and $78,950 in grant funds and $27,000 for EV chargers

7. Personnel – Sustainability
Added time-limited part time Sustainability Specialist in 2016.

8. Questions?