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City of Scottsdale & Environmental Management Systems

City of Scottsdale & Environmental Management Systems. Jan Dolan City Manager. Scottsdale’s Commitment to the Environment. Energy use reductions Preservation Solid waste landfill reductions Air emission reductions. Scottsdale & EMS. Participant in the EPA municipalities pilot program

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City of Scottsdale & Environmental Management Systems

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  1. City of Scottsdale &Environmental Management Systems Jan Dolan City Manager

  2. Scottsdale’s Commitment to the Environment • Energy use reductions • Preservation • Solid waste landfill reductions • Air emission reductions

  3. Scottsdale & EMS • Participant in the EPA municipalities pilot program • The creation of Scottsdale’s EMS… the Ecosystem • Implementation Team • Three creation teams (Oversight/Technical Support, Core, Steering Committee • Communication with staff • Communication with residents

  4. Performance Track Commitments2nd year achievements (3 year cycle) • Energy Use: HVAC KwH reductions • Preservation: acres of wildlife habitat preserved • Total Solid Waste: tons compost green waste • Air Emissions: VOC reductions from CNG in fleet vehicles • All four goals surpassed

  5. Performance Track Goal #1:Energy Use Reduction • Goal = 219,250 KwH reduced use • Performance: more than 350,000 KwH reduced (within the first two years) • HVAC Replacement/Maintenance Program • 94 heat pumps, 14 cooler, and a chiller/3 buildings • First year savings = 176, 012 KwH • Second year savings = more than 176, 012 KwH • Energy savings = 65% for some equipment

  6. Green Building • The Green Building Program encourages a whole-systems approach through design and building techniques to minimize environmental impact and reduce the energy consumption of buildings while contributing to the health of its occupants. • In March 2005, Scottsdale became the first city in the nation to adopt a LEEDTM Gold policy.

  7. Performance Track Goal #2:Preservation • Goal = more than 2,500 acres • Performance = 3,439 acres • McDowell-Sonoran Preserve • City’s goal is to preserve 36,400 acres • 1/3 total land mass of Scottsdale • Larger than the City of San Francisco • Acquired to date: 11,363 acres • Sales tax increase passed by the public in 1995 & 2004 for preservation efforts

  8. Performance Track Goal #3:Solid Waste Reduction • Green Waste Diversion Program • Goal: 675 tons diverted • Performance: 6,819 tons diverted • Totals since inception (39.5% diversion rate): • Non Green Waste: 7,790 tons • Green Waste: 9,439 tons • Combined: 17,270 tons • GW reject: 2,660 tons • Clean Waste: 6,819 tons

  9. Performance Track Goal #4:VOC Emissions Reduction • Goal: 3,525 lbs. • Performance: approximately 22,000 lbs. Alternative Fuels • 142 City Fleet Vehicles = increase of 6 vehicles • “First Fuels” Policy

  10. How EMS Benefits Scottsdale • EMS is a management tool to improve business practices • Management of compliance status is key • EMS systematically looks at and manages compliance issues • EMS helps Scottsdale retain its standing as an environmental innovator and leader

  11. How EMS Benefits Scottsdale • Improved environmental performance • Enhanced customer trust • Improved regulatory partnerships • Reduced liability • Improved compliance • Improved public image • Improved environmental sustainability indicators • Reduced costs

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