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Maricopa County Wednesday, August 18, 2010 Jonce Walker, LEED AP Maricopa County Sustainability Manager Advancing Regional Sustainability
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A Board of Supervisors adopted policy document to help strengthen the County’s vision towards regional sustainability. GREEN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM joncewalker@mail.maricopa.gov www.mygreengovernment.com
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The business adage that what gets measured, gets done, remains true. joncewalker@mail.maricopa.gov www.mygreengovernment.com GREEN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM
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Many Measures 7 Action Statements 7 Action Statements 1 Mission GREEN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM joncewalker@mail.maricopa.gov www.mygreengovernment.com
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Internal Participation Adult Probation Air Quality Animal Care and Control Assessor’s Office Environmental Services Equipment Services Facilities Management Flood Control District Human Resources Library District Medical Examiner’s Office Parks and Recreation Planning and Development Public Health Public Works Professional Support Services Solid Waste Stadium District Transportation Department GREEN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM
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Measurement Example GREEN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM Maricopa County will develop and implement a program whereby Maricopa County agencies and departments will reduce overall energy use by at least 5% between July 2008 and July 2013. Energy joncewalker@mail.maricopa.gov www.mygreengovernment.com
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Regional Impacts Over 300 metric tons of GHG emissions avoided from use of B20 Biodiesel Recycled over 360 tons of paper Built safer, more efficient, and more environmentally friendly buildings through our LEED Standards commitment Use only green cleaning products in our facilities GREEN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM 23 GGP Measures Have Been Successfully Completed Resulting in an overall improved regional environment 23+ GGP Measures have been successfully completed. joncewalker@mail.maricopa.gov www.mygreengovernment.com
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Regional Impacts Reduce overall energy consumption by more than 5% Green Building Program Recyclables at all waste transfer stations Establish an Environmentally Preferred Purchasing Program Increased telecommuting and video conferencing GREEN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM 23 GGP Measures Have Been Successfully Completed Resulting in an overall improved regional environment 34+Measures have been successfully launched. joncewalker@mail.maricopa.gov www.mygreengovernment.com
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Maricopa County Wednesday, August 18, 2010 Jonce Walker, LEED AP Maricopa County Sustainability Manager Advancing Regional Sustainability
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