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Environmental Assistance at its Best “Using the Carrot – Incentivizing Compliance and P2”

…where Government fosters Environmental Quality and the Economic Success of Businesses!. Sacramento County’s B usiness E nvironmental R esource C enter. Environmental Assistance at its Best “Using the Carrot – Incentivizing Compliance and P2”. The BERC model.

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Environmental Assistance at its Best “Using the Carrot – Incentivizing Compliance and P2”

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  1. …where Government fosters Environmental Quality and the Economic Success of Businesses! Sacramento County’s Business Environmental Resource Center Environmental Assistance at its Best“Using the Carrot – Incentivizing Compliance and P2”

  2. The BERC model • Non-regulatory environmental compliance assistance for business and government • No-cost services • Confidential help line and on-site consultations • Educational workshops • Environmental recognition programs including: Annual Pollution Prevention Awards and a Sacramento Area Green Business Certification Program Promoting business success and enhancing environmental quality by providing a free technical resource center on behalf of local government What BERC offers BERC’s mission

  3. BERC HQMather, CA

  4. BERC Funding Partners Electric Utility County Dept. of Water Resources County Dept. of Solid Waste County Dept. of Building/ Planning EPA Cal/EPA CIWMB Air Quality Management District City of Sacramento Utilities Dept. CUPA Haz Mat County Dept. of Water Quality

  5. Why ?(or How to Incentive) BERC’s underlying goals create a focus on helping businesses with regulations • Assume the best (not guilty before innocent) • Deal with respect • Realize the bigger picture (Econ Dev) • Can’t regulate business without business • What may seem to be recalcitrant is often fear and lack of understanding • The hammer is not the first tool

  6. BERC Connections County Economic Development Sacramento Trade Organization Sacramento Metro Chamber Business Licensing University BERC SBDC, SBA, BICs SBO/SBAP Community Service Districts

  7. BERC Goals

  8. Client Assistance Helpline, agency referral, industry peers, publications, advertising & presentations Confidential consultation and site visits

  9. Client Follow-up • Determine outcomes • Client satisfaction survey • Gather compliance metrics • Future outreach opportunities

  10. Ombudsman Role • Mediation to resolve complaints & disagreements • Facilitation to find equitable solutions • Strive for win/win outcomes

  11. Education & Outreach • Industry-specific mailings • Industry-specific technical guidance documents • Media-specific training seminars and workshops

  12. Informing the Public

  13. Economic Development Promote a positive business climate • Expedited permit processing • Response teams • Incentives • Troubleshooting Goal: To attract, expand, and retain businesses

  14. Advocacy Role • Foster dialogue between business and agencies • Review and comment on proposed regulations • Propose compliance alternatives • Keep businesses ahead of the curve through outreach

  15. Programs used to Incentivize Business There are numerous ways to incentivize business to become compliant… and go beyond! • Pollution Prevention Awards • Green Business Program

  16. Pollution Prevention Awards Honors environmental performance above and beyond compliance Recognizes award recipients as leaders who serve as a positive role models 13 years of continuous awards program • Key Attributes: • Multi-media • Ad Campaign • Award Ceremony • Workshops

  17. P2 Awards Selection Decided by committee of local regulatory and utility agencies Typically 35+ nominations from business and local agencies Selection process leads to 10 awards Company’s selected based on largest environmental gains overall

  18. P2 Recognition Provide free media coverage/outreach and advertising for winners Conduct awards ceremony with local celebrities and political leaders

  19. Outreach and Education Beyond Compliance P2 Excellence Increased Compliance

  20. Green Business Program Sacramento Area Green Business Program • certifies & promotes businesses • open to all businesses Benefits • free advertising/promotion • cost savings through energy, water and waste reduction

  21. 4 Main GBCriteria: Pollution Prevention Solid Waste Reduction Water Conservation Energy Efficiency

  22. Projected GB Benefits In 2005 eightGBs in Sacramento: Recycled: 65,000 lbs. of solid waste 33,000 lbs. of haz waste Conserved: 85,650 gals. of water 86,000 KWH of electricity

  23. Projected GB Growth • Budget - • $75 K from partner agencies • Expected Growth – • Plan to add 15 new businesses by end of 2006 • Expected to increase by 125% per year with stable funding

  24. For more information contact: Robert White Division Director at 916-364-4110 www.sacberc.org

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