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Presentation Topics. Overview of the ChallengeProgram requirements of the ChallengeNYSDEC's achievements. What is the Challenge?. Voluntary program open to state, regional, and local government agenciesSponsored by Northeast Recycling Council (NERC)Non-profit dedicated to sustainability through
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1. State Electronics Challenge (Challenge) NYSDEC’s Experience
Presented by:
Dylan T. Keenan, P.E.
OGS 10th Annual State Purchasing Forum
May 20 & 21, 2009
2. Presentation Topics Overview of the Challenge
Program requirements of the Challenge
NYSDEC’s achievements
3. What is the Challenge? Voluntary program open to state, regional, and local government agencies
Sponsored by Northeast Recycling Council (NERC)
Non-profit dedicated to sustainability through waste management and environmentally preferable purchases
Funding through EPA grant
Pilot program
Includes 10 northeast states (CT, DE, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT)
4. What are the goals of the Challenge? Recruit “Partners”
Purchase environmentally preferable computer products
Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) [www.epeat.net/]
Use power management features
Energy Star [www.energystar.gov/]
Extend the lifespan of computers
Selective upgrades and donations
Recycle computers in environmentally sound manner
5. What type of electronic equipment is targeted? Computer equipment
Desktop computers and monitors, and laptop computers
Initial target
Ubiquitous in public agencies
National environmental performance standards for purchasing (EPEAT)
6. What are the Program Requirements? Baseline & Annual Reporting Form
Complete within four weeks of joining
Annually thereafter
Program Requirement Checklist
Completed January 31 following year
Acquisition & Procurement
Operation & Maintenance
End-of-life Management
7. NYSDEC’s experience with the Challenge Partner in March 2008
Motivation
“Lead by example” agency for the State
Share learning experience with other agencies
Assist other agencies
Encourage other agencies to join
8. NYSDEC’s Breakdown of Responsibilities Acquisition & Procurement
NYSDEC Division of Information Services (DIS), Bureau of User Support
NYSOGS Procurement Services Group
Operation & Maintenance
NYSDEC DIS, Bureau of User Support
End-of-life Management
NYSDEC DIS, Bureau of User Support
NYSDEC Division of Operations (DOP), Bureau of Office Services
9. Acquisition & Procurement Mandatory Activities
10. Operation & Maintenance Mandatory Activities
11. End-of-life Management Mandatory Activities
12. Achievements Process provided valuable insight
current practices
areas to focus on to meet additional Challenge goals
Achieved bronze status
Met all Acquisition & Procurement Mandatory Activities
Executive Order 4
www.ogs.state.ny.us/ExecutiveOrder4.html
13. Achievements (cont) Measurable environmental benefits, reduction in:
Energy usage by 0.9 million KWh
Electricity to annually power 77 households
Greenhouse gas emissions by 148 MTCE
Removing 99 passenger cars from the roadway
Municipal solid waste by 13.5 metric tons
Amount of waste generated by 7 households
Toxic materials, including lead and mercury, by 165 pounds
(Above calculated using Environmental Benefits Calculator, Version 2.0)
Nominated for USEPA Region 2 Environmental Quality Award by NERC
14. Areas to focus on: Operation & Maintenance
End-of-life Management
Department wide guidance
Encourage other Agencies to become Partners
Process is straight forward and assistance is available
Register online
15. Additional Information Link
www.stateelectronicschallenge.net
www.ogs.state.ny.us/EO4/pdf/Finals/Computers.pdf
Contact information
Dylan T. Keenan, P.E.
dtkeenan@gw.dec.state.ny.us
(518) 402-8633
16. Questions?