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Cambridge GreenSense

"Launch of Cambridge GreenSense, an energy awareness program aimed at reducing energy consumption in City facilities, saving money, and minimizing the City's environmental footprint. Through education and measurement, the program encourages employees to adopt energy efficient practices."

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Cambridge GreenSense

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  1. Cambridge GreenSense Use Less. Gain More.

  2. Launch of Cambridge GreenSense • An energy awareness program committed to improving energy efficiency throughout City government • Aligns with the City’s commitment to climate protection and fiscal responsibility • Integrates with City’s existing sustainability programs, such as Cambridge Energy Alliance, green building construction and recycling Use Less. Gain More.

  3. Cambridge GreenSense Goals • Reduce energy consumption throughout City facilities by promoting energy-efficient practices among employees and students • Save money by cutting energy usage in municipal facilities • Minimize the City’s environmental footprint • Advance the City’s role as a “green” leader Use Less. Gain More.

  4. Cambridge GreenSense Goals We’ve set a realistic, and measurable, goal of a5%reduction in energy usage 12 months from the date Cambridge GreenSense is launched in February 2008 Use Less. Gain More.

  5. City of Cambridge’s FY07 Energy Spending Total $7,302,368* *Includes municipal departments and schools Source: Energy Information System Use Less. Gain More.

  6. The Case for Energy Awareness • Energy waste can be controlled by training people to modify their day-to-day practices • Energy waste happens in areas that each of us can control: Typical Office Building Electrical Use 23% Use Less. Gain More.

  7. Where We Can Improve • A subcommittee of the Energy Management Work Group surveyed 10 buildings, from Fire HQ and City Hall Annex to DPW Ryan Building and Central Square Library • Looking for simple-to-address opportunities of energy waste, not city-wide “big picture” issues that are out of the hands of individual employees • Findings: Employees do a great job of cutting energy use in some areas, but need a little education to improve in other areas Use Less. Gain More.

  8. What We Found • 53% of computers were left ON after hours • 46% of all computer monitors were ON • 92% of those on had active screen savers • Lights left on after-hours in: • Common areas • Hallways • Stairwells • Restrooms • Kitchen areas • Offices Use Less. Gain More.

  9. How Cambridge GreenSense Works • Four Energy Tips - one per quarter - in the areas we can have the most impact on • Educational materials — energy guides, posters, online information — will educate employees about cutting energy waste • Address both the environmental and financial impact of cutting waste • The first Energy Tip will tackle lights left on in unoccupied spaces and after hours Use Less. Gain More.

  10. What Gets Measured Gets Done • Results of the program will be tracked, measured, and presented to all facilities • We’re establishing baselines for each building’s energy usage and waste production • Each quarter we’ll analyze the results by measuring energy bills for changes in usage (not $) • Present results, recognize achievement at top facilities, and encourage greater participation where there is no change Use Less. Gain More.

  11. Timetable • Cambridge GreenSense logo and graphic materials in process • Selection of four energy tips will be completed by January 1 • First energy tip distributed in February 2008 • Employee feedback requested and welcome — let us know where you think employees can have the greatest impact on energy efficiency Use Less. Gain More.

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