AVALON GREEN TEAM UPDATE Overview Green Team formed

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AVALON GREEN TEAM UPDATE

AVALON GREEN TEAM UPDATE

Overview: • Green Team formed 1 st quarter 2009 • Draft Green Master Plan

Overview: • Green Team formed 1 st quarter 2009 • Draft Green Master Plan developed 2 nd quarter 2009 • Eight different seminars on energy conservation, alternate energy, and water conservation attended by team members • Visits made to ACMUA wind farm, Cape May desalinization plant, and Cape May Coast Guard Station • Applied for Sustainable Jersey Borough Audit in the 3 rd quarter 2009 • Pre-application submitted for Green House Gas reduction rebates, electric vehicle program 3 rd quarter 2009 • In Borough meeting held 8/21 with officials from BPU and NJ Clean Energy Program in better state rebates, subsidies and REC’s • In Borough f/u meeting with NJ Environmental/Infrastructure Trust will be scheduled to better understand state financing options • Work on 10/10 Green Fair progressing with responses coming in from various vendors and organizations

Green Team Mission Statement -Reduce the cost of energy and other natural resource usage

Green Team Mission Statement -Reduce the cost of energy and other natural resource usage to the Avalon tax payers by practicing energy efficient techniques and utilizing, where appropriate, alternative energy and ground water conservation technologies while creating a Green culture for the Borough and its residents.

Goals: • Establish clear objectives and guidelines for our Green Community Program • Examine

Goals: • Establish clear objectives and guidelines for our Green Community Program • Examine the cost/benefit of available technology for green initiatives • Support efficient management of the Borough water usage • Develop energy efficiency guidelines for Borough facilities and vehicles • Evaluate green alternatives for maintaining Borough facilities, where feasible • Educate, inform, and involve citizens on the Borough’s green objectives • Establish intermediate term goals to convert Borough facilities partially to alternative energy sources, where appropriate • Establish realistic long term goals for alternative energy resources such as solar, wind, geo-thermal, and wave energy technology • Investigate and develop alternative water sources such as reuse and/or desalinization

Borough - Grounds and Maintenance Where feasible, inefficient incandescent lighting will be replaced with

Borough - Grounds and Maintenance Where feasible, inefficient incandescent lighting will be replaced with efficient LED (light emitting diode) and/or CFL (compact fluorescent lights) or any other technology which affords better energy efficiency Where feasible, inefficient street and parking lights will be replaced with new energy efficient light technology Dune Drive holiday lights will be reset to reduce overnight usage and the units will be replaced by LED lighting Where appropriate, solar power will be installed to power low level lighting and signs Where possible landscape plantings could be replaced with drought tolerant and native plant species Where feasible, existing broadcast water sprinklers could be replaced with drip and/or soaker irrigation or weather sensitive devices

Borough Facilities: The Borough will complete an energy audit through the New Jersey Clean

Borough Facilities: The Borough will complete an energy audit through the New Jersey Clean Energy Audit Program The Borough will implement, to the extent feasible, the recommendations of the Energy Audit The Borough will audit all water usage in Borough facilities to identify areas of cost savings and conservation An audit of energy usage of all Borough street lights, parking lot lights, and decorative lights on the Dune Drive Business district will be completed to identify and implement cost savings measures and reduce energy usage An inventory will be completed of all Borough vehicles, with the advice and consent of the Director of Public Works, Chief of Police and Chief of Fire Department, to identify those that are not energy efficient and recommend steps to replace them with energy efficient or alternative energy vehicles Avalon’s current recycling program will be reviewed to identify areas of possible expansion such as composting and mulching waste products from the Borough’s landscaping operations

Borough Personnel: All Borough employees will be trained to implement the recommendations of the

Borough Personnel: All Borough employees will be trained to implement the recommendations of the New Jersey Clean Energy Audit Comprehensive guidelines will be developed to help employees reduce and conserve energy usage in Borough facilities Comprehensive guidelines will be developed through the Cape May County Utilities Authority for enhanced recycling practices in Borough facilities Borough Personnel required to operate motor vehicles, with the advice and consent of the department heads, will be trained and educated in techniques to reduce energy consumption Support and encourage incentive programs for employees who help successfully reduce energy cost or usage

Community Outreach Plan: Avalon has long enjoyed a dedicated citizenry. The community enjoys the

Community Outreach Plan: Avalon has long enjoyed a dedicated citizenry. The community enjoys the benefits of volunteer groups and civic organizations such as AHLOA, the Avalon Chamber of Commerce, Garden Club, the Avalon Environmental Commission and Borough sponsored organizations such as the Avalon Free Public Library and the Avalon Volunteer Fire Company. It is with these groups in mind that the Avalon Planning/Zoning Board endeavors to create objectives to involve the public in accomplishing the Board’s green goals. These objectives are: Conduct a Green Fair to educate and inform the public on energy and water efficient practices, services, and products A community outreach program will be created to involve the specific volunteer groups mentioned In co-ordination with these civic organizations, yearly projects such as beach clean ups, dune grass plantings, community recycle events, conservation and green technology seminars, bay water clean ups, and water conservation seminars will be encouraged

Community Outreach Communications: The following are actions to be implemented to achieve the stated

Community Outreach Communications: The following are actions to be implemented to achieve the stated objectives A 2009 Green Fair will serve to kick off the program A communications plan will be developed for awareness to include a rationale for energy and water conservation The Plan will include “What’s in it for me” information for all residents The Plan will clearly relay all pertinent Borough Ordinances and regulations to the public and any civic organizations The Plan will establish a method of publishing Borough performance metrics Conduct ongoing resident awareness and education sessions Involve various related vendors, contractors, and landscapers to promote efficiency and offer upgrade incentive programs Encourage and promote the use of indigenous and drought resistant plantings for residential landscaping Refine and/or develop ordinances and enforcement policies that promote energy and water conservation

Long Term Planning: The Borough of Avalon should develop specific long range plans for

Long Term Planning: The Borough of Avalon should develop specific long range plans for the study and implementation of alternate energy and water sources. These would include solar electric, wind turbine, geothermal, water desalinization, and wave energy technology. As part of this policy the following objectives are suggested: The Borough will develop a knowledge base in the areas of alternative energy sources and salt water desalinization practices Analyze all cost/benefit projections for these technologies Evaluate the environmental impact of these options Evaluate all aspects and risks associated with these projects as well as the pertinent regulatory problems and applications that will be required Support and encourage financing options such as Federal, State, and County grants, subsidies, loans, and shared services contracts Evaluate the cost/ benefit of procuring private funding for capital green projects Develop clear and comprehensive long term energy goals in alternate energy construction and efficiency, and alternate water sources and conservation Support and encourage information sharing with applicants and associations who are likewise endeavoring to create and implement green technologies

 A Green Fair will be held to further the education and information distribution

A Green Fair will be held to further the education and information distribution to the public The Green Fair from 10 am – 3 pm on Saturday, October 10 th, 2009 in conjunction with the Avalon Chamber of Commerce Seafood Festival

Approximately 20 vendors will be represented in Avalon’s Community Hall: • • • Residential

Approximately 20 vendors will be represented in Avalon’s Community Hall: • • • Residential Solar Systems Water efficient faucets, showerheads, and toilets CFL lighting programs Smart irrigation systems Wetlands Institute CMC MUA New Jersey Gas Atlantic City Electric New Jersey American Water Environmental Commission School Project Displays Drawings, tote New Jersey Clean Energy Programs: bags, and window Ø Rebates for heating system upgrades stickers! Ø Rebates for water heater system upgrades Ø Rebates for air conditioning system upgrades Ø CFL installs Ø Rebates for washing machines Ø Home audit programs

Thank You! To the Avalon Borough Council for all of your support. Sincerely, The

Thank You! To the Avalon Borough Council for all of your support. Sincerely, The Avalon Green Team