Advancing Regional Sustainability Maricopa County Wednesday August 18

Advancing Regional Sustainability Maricopa County Wednesday, August 18, 2010 Jonce Walker, LEED AP Maricopa County Sustainability Manager

GREEN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM A Board of Supervisors adopted policy document to help strengthen the County’s vision towards regional sustainability. www. mygreengovernment. com joncewalker@mail. maricopa. gov

GREEN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM The business adage that what gets measured, gets done, remains true. www. mygreengovernment. com joncewalker@mail. maricopa. gov

GREEN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM 1 Mission 7 Action Statements Many Measures www. mygreengovernment. com joncewalker@mail. maricopa. gov

GREEN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM Internal Participation l l l l l 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 Measurement Example Energy 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. www. mygreengovernment. com joncewalker@mail. maricopa. gov

23 GGP Measures Have Been Successfully Completed Resulting in an overall improved regional environment GREEN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM Regional Impacts 23+ GGP Measures have been successfully completed. • • Over 300 metric tons of GHG emissions avoided from use of B 20 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 www. mygreengovernment. com joncewalker@mail. maricopa. gov

23 GGP Measures Have Been Successfully Completed Resulting in an overall improved regional environment GREEN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM Regional Impacts 34+Measures have been successfully launched. • • • 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 www. mygreengovernment. com joncewalker@mail. maricopa. gov

Advancing Regional Sustainability Maricopa County Wednesday, August 18, 2010 Jonce Walker, LEED AP Maricopa County Sustainability Manager