1. Alicia Culver Green Purchasing Institute info2008@greenpurchasing.org Purchasing for Climate Protection Green Schools Summit 2008 Anaheim, CA December 8, 2008

2. Global Temperatures Rising Source: NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies, January 11, 2008 Source: Washington State Dept of Ecology; www.ecy.wa.gov/climatechange/effe cts.htm www.ecy.wa.gov/climatechange/effe cts.htm

3. Energy needed to manufacture product Energy consumed using product GHGs released by product during use End-of-life GHG emissions –when product is landfilled, incinerated, recycled How do products have climate change impact?

4. Transportation Transportation Sector = Largest GHG Emitter Accounts for ~1/3 of all CO2 emissions nationwide Source: Energy Information Administration, www.eia.doe.gov/oiaf/1605/flash/flash.html

5. Sustainable Bus Fleets

6. Sustainable Biofuels? Roundtable on Sustainable Biofuels is developing an international standard: http://cgse.epfl.ch/pag e65660-en.html http://cgse.epfl.ch/pag e65660-en.html Key criterion: Sustainable biofuels reduce GHGs (measured using consistent criteria)

7. Slow Transport Transportation by ship is most efficient Rail Freight is a close second Road Transport: 4X more CO2 than Rail) Air Freight is worst: 6X more CO2 than road; 30X > rail

8. Local Purchasing Win Reduces GHG emissions in the transport sector Strengthens local economy by creating green collar jobs and increasing tax revenue

9. Facility Energy Use Source: US Department of Energy; http://buildingsdatabook.eren.doe.gov/ChartView.aspx?chartID=1 Buildings account for: 70% of electricity consumption 39% of energy use and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions

10. Energy-Efficient Lamps and Ballasts Reduce mercury from power plants Decrease # of lamps needed to light spaces Specify Super T8s (SPX, XPS, High-lumen), T5s and extra-efficient ballasts Set minimum efficiency (lumens/watt) CRI (80+) Eliminate inefficient lamps, ballasts & fixtures from contracts (T12, mercury vapor, circular T9s)

11. LEDs Exit signs Traffic signals Parking lot lights Hallway lighting Elevator lights Replacements for pin-based CFLs Task and track lighting Underwater lighting for pools Pathway lighting (outdoor lighting) Holiday lighting

12. Exit Signs Incandescent light bulbs Inefficient: use about 40 watts Bulbs last about 3000 hours (~4-6 months) Fluorescent lamps More efficient than incandescent (5-15 watts) Contain mercury (5-30 mg) Bulbs last about 7,500 -10,000 hours (9-12 months) LEDs Even more efficient (<1-5 watts) Bulbs last up to 100,000 hours (up to 10 years) Self-luminescent Use no energy

13. ENERGY STAR-rated Products List Appliances: washers, dishwashers, refrigerators, etc. Heating and cooling equipment: furnaces, boilers, air conditioners, fans, etc. Lighting equipment: compact fluorescent lamps, fixtures, exit signs, traffic signals, etc. Office equipment: computers, copiers, printers, etc. Electronics: telephones, TVs, DVD players, etc. Miscellaneous: food service equipment, vending machines, windows, etc. www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=bulk_purchasing.bus_purchasing

14. Federal Energy Management Program US Dept of Energys FEMP runs an Energy Efficient Products Program to help purchasers identify and calculate the life-cycle costs of highly-efficient energy-using products, including: HVAC equipment Appliances Windows Roofing Electric motors Lighting technologies Office equipment Water-using devices See: www.eere.energy.gov/femp/technologies/eeproducts.cfm

15. Appliances Assumptions: 1 unit each, electricity rate $0.09/kWh, water rate $4.158/1000 gal, gas rate $1.1/therm Data based on ENERGY STAR calculators from http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=bulk_purchasing.bus_purchasing

16. EPEAT Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool Environmental specifications for computers: 23 required and 28 optional criteria across 8 categories Meet standards for ENERGY STAR (required) Renewable energy accessory available (optional) www.epeat.net

17. Printers, Copiers, Scanners & Faxes ENERGY STAR models use ~1/2 energy of standard models EPEAT imaging equipment standard in development Order with duplex function and network capable (instead of individual machines) Purchase All-in-One units when possible A single ENERGY STAR multi-function device will reduce ~320 pounds of CO2 over 6 years vs. printer scannercopierfaxall-in-one

18. Renewable Energy Procurement Decisions Type: Solar, wind, biomass, hydro, etc. On-site versus offsite generation Small scale versus large scale

20. Water & Energy Linked Source: California Energy Commission, http://www.energy.ca.gov/2005publications/CEC-700-2005-011/CEC-700-2005- 011-SF.PDF Water-related energy use consumes 19% of Californias electricity, 30% of its natural gas The nations water & energy use are inextricably entwined. Energy is needed to pump, treat, transport, heat, cool, and recycle water. (California Energy Commission) Running hot water for 5 minutes = 60 watt bulb for 14 hours Water conservation saves energy at ~60% of cost of energy conservation

21. Water Sense Label Third-party tested and meet EPAs efficiency specifications WaterSense certifications exist or are in development for the following product categories: –Bathroom sink faucets (certified for efficiency and adequate flow) –Landscaping irrigation services (certifies professionals) –New homes –Showerheads (in development) –Toilets (certified for performance and efficiency) –Urinals (in development) –Weather- or sensor- based irrigation control technologies (Source: http://www.epa.gov/watersense/ )

22. GHGs from Food Production Systems What matters most is how food is produced 83% of GHG emissions are production related Methane from beef and dairy production 11% from transportation

23. Reducing Municipal Foodprint Change practices of cafeterias, concessions, vending machines, special events, other food service operations Purchase less red meat and dairy; increase chicken, pork, fish, eggs and veggie proteins Buy organic and/or sustainably grown food Buy local, seasonal, fresh, unprocessed food; avoid air freighted food Reduce bottled water and other packaged goods Reduce food waste; compost whenever possible

24. Paper Calculator www.edf.org/papercalculator/

25. EPAs Recycled Content (ReCon) Tool Calculates energy benefits and GHG emissions reductions from purchasing products with recycled content Available both as a web-based calculator and Microsoft Excel spreadsheetweb-based calculatorMicrosoft Excel spreadsheet www.epa.gov/climatechange/wycd/ waste/calculators/ReCon_home.html

26. Metric for Recycled Plastic One ton of CO 2 equivalent is eliminated when purchasing: 4 hexagon-shaped recycled plastic benches (98% postconsumer waste) 15 recycled plastic park benches with backs (98% postconsumer) 100 recycled plastic, 96- gallon wheeled yard waste carts (25% postconsumer )

27. ~25% of trees (by volume) are cut to manufacture paper products Larger trees can better sequester/fix CO2 FSC certifies/lists paper products and building supplies that are derived from sustainably managed forests Many products contain recycled content See www.fscus.org/about_us/

28. GHGs from Janitorial Maintenance Products Pressurized air dusters often contain chlorodifluoromethane, a potent GHG Alternatives include mini keyboard vacuums and squeezable bulbs Some aerosol products contain CO2 as a propellant

29. How to Pay for Energy-Efficient Products Life-cycle budgeting Revolving loans Utility rebates Energy conservation service agreements Grants Cooperative purchasing

30. Operated by the California Energy Commission, offers free technical assistance to publicly-funded K-12 schools to: –Conduct energy audits –Review equipment specifications –Evaluate design plans and proposals Bright Schools Program www.energy.ca.gov/efficiency/brightschools/index.html