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Maricopa County. Wednesday, August 18, 2010 Jonce Walker, LEED AP Maricopa County Sustainability Manager. Advancing Regional Sustainability. GREEN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM. A Board of Supervisors adopted policy document to help strengthen the County’s vision towards regional sustainability.
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Maricopa County Wednesday, August 18, 2010Jonce Walker, LEED APMaricopa County Sustainability Manager Advancing Regional Sustainability
GREEN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM A Board of Supervisors adopted policy document to help strengthen the County’s vision towards regional sustainability. www.mygreengovernment.com joncewalker@mail.maricopa.gov
GREEN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM The business adage that what gets measured, gets done, remains true. www.mygreengovernment.com joncewalker@mail.maricopa.gov
GREEN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM 1 Mission 7 Action Statements Many Measures www.mygreengovernment.com joncewalker@mail.maricopa.gov
GREEN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM • Internal Participation • Adult Probation • Air Quality • Animal Care and Control • Assessor’s Office • Environmental Services • Equipment Services • Facilities Management • Flood Control District • Human Resources • Library District • Medical Examiner’s Office • Parks and Recreation • Planning and Development • Public Health • Public Works Professional Support Services • Solid Waste • Stadium District • Transportation Department
GREEN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM Energy Measurement Example Maricopa County will develop and implement a program whereby Maricopa County agencies and departments will reduce overall energy use by at least 5% between July 2008 and July 2013. www.mygreengovernment.com joncewalker@mail.maricopa.gov
23 GGP Measures Have Been Successfully Completed Resulting in an overall improved regional environment GREEN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM • Regional Impacts • Over 300 metric tons of GHG emissions avoided from use of B20 Biodiesel • Recycled over 360 tons of paper • Built safer, more efficient, and more environmentally friendly buildings through our LEED Standards commitment • Use only green cleaning products in our facilities 23+ GGP Measures have been successfully completed. www.mygreengovernment.com joncewalker@mail.maricopa.gov
23 GGP Measures Have Been Successfully Completed Resulting in an overall improved regional environment GREEN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM • Regional Impacts • Reduce overall energy consumption by more than 5% • Green Building Program • Recyclables at all waste transfer stations • Establish an Environmentally Preferred Purchasing Program • Increased telecommuting and video conferencing 34+Measures have been successfully launched. www.mygreengovernment.com joncewalker@mail.maricopa.gov
Maricopa County Wednesday, August 18, 2010Jonce Walker, LEED APMaricopa County Sustainability Manager Advancing Regional Sustainability