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KING COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY – Resource Conservation Program. August 2, 2012. KCHA Resource Conservation Program. Established in 2004. Dedicated full-time position: Resource Conservation Manager and additional help. Energy Conservation. STRATEGY: Energy Data Analysis
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KING COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY – Resource Conservation Program August 2, 2012
KCHA Resource Conservation Program Established in 2004. Dedicated full-time position: Resource Conservation Manager and additional help. Energy Conservation
STRATEGY: • Energy Data Analysis • Implement Conservation Plans; • Low and no-cost upgrades • Changes in staff behavior
Conservation Standards were adopted in 2010. • Streamline processes • Reduce Energy and Water Use • Increase Recycling • Resource Conservation Issues • Facility Design and Operation Standards
Resource Management Plan adopted in 2011. Resource Conservation Areas; Energy Water Solid Waste Hazardous Waste Staff Education Resident Education 40 STRATEGIES
ENERGY $ 48,000.00
7 % More than 2010 WATER
RECYCLING $ 60,000.00
SOLID & HAZARDOUS WASTE Enviro-Star Certified
OUTREACH & EDUCATION • Staff Green Team • From each department • Organizes educational initiatives: • Local-food potlucks • Fuel mileage challenges • Clean-ups • Communication • Tenants • Door to Door Education • Monthly Blog for Staff • Waste Watchers
Resource Conservation • Staff • Resource Conservation Areas • Develop Strategies • Low Hanging Fruit • Behaviors • Energy Audits • Conservation Standards • Water • Lighting • Heating • Air Conditioning • Facility Design and Operation