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City of Scottsdale & Environmental Management Systems Jan Dolan City Manager Scottsdale’s Commitment to the Environment • Energy use reductions • Preservation • Solid waste landfill reductions • Air emission reductions Scottsdale & EMS • Participant in the EPA municipalities pilot program • The creation of Scottsdale’s EMS… the Ecosystem – Implementation Team – Three creation teams (Oversight/Technical Support, Core, Steering Committee – Communication with staff – Communication with residents Performance Track Commitments 2nd year achievements (3 year cycle) • Energy Use: HVAC KwH reductions • Preservation: acres of wildlife habitat preserved • Total Solid Waste: tons compost green waste • Air Emissions: VOC reductions from CNG in fleet vehicles • All four goals surpassed Performance Track Goal #1: Energy Use Reduction • Goal = 219,250 KwH reduced use • Performance: more than 350,000 KwH reduced (within the first two years) • HVAC Replacement/Maintenance Program – 94 heat pumps, 14 cooler, and a chiller/3 buildings – First year savings = 176, 012 KwH – Second year savings = more than 176, 012 KwH – Energy savings = 65% for some equipment Green Building • The Green Building Program encourages a whole-systems approach through design and building techniques to minimize environmental impact and reduce the energy consumption of buildings while contributing to the health of its occupants. • In March 2005, Scottsdale became the first city in the nation to adopt a LEEDTM Gold policy. Performance Track Goal #2: Preservation • Goal = more than 2,500 acres • Performance = 3,439 acres • McDowell-Sonoran Preserve – City’s goal is to preserve 36,400 acres • • • • 1/3 total land mass of Scottsdale Larger than the City of San Francisco Acquired to date: 11,363 acres Sales tax increase passed by the public in 1995 & 2004 for preservation efforts Performance Track Goal #3: Solid Waste Reduction • Green Waste Diversion Program – Goal: 675 tons diverted – Performance: 6,819 tons diverted • Totals since inception (39.5% diversion rate): – – – – – Non Green Waste: 7,790 tons Green Waste: 9,439 tons Combined: 17,270 tons GW reject: 2,660 tons Clean Waste: 6,819 tons Performance Track Goal #4: VOC Emissions Reduction • Goal: 3,525 lbs. • Performance: approximately 22,000 lbs. Alternative Fuels • 142 City Fleet Vehicles = increase of 6 vehicles • “First Fuels” Policy How EMS Benefits Scottsdale • EMS is a management tool to improve business practices • Management of compliance status is key – EMS systematically looks at and manages compliance issues • EMS helps Scottsdale retain its standing as an environmental innovator and leader How EMS Benefits Scottsdale • • • • • • • Improved environmental performance Enhanced customer trust Improved regulatory partnerships Reduced liability Improved compliance Improved public image Improved environmental sustainability indicators • Reduced costs