Westchester Action Plan, 2008 - Westchester County Government

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Business Action Summary Provided below is a summary of actions for Businesses recommended by the Task Force. To understand more about these actions, click on the Action Icon. This link will open the detailed Attachment that explains the action further and provides other important information and resources. The actions are generally organized by subject; energy, transportation, land use, water resources, and recycling. Each action has a recommended time frame for completion: ♦ short term, 1 to 3 yrs; ♦ medium term, 3 to 8 yrs; ♦ long term, 8+years. Define the Business Greenhouse Gas Footprint Develop a GHG inventory. (short term) Set a reduction goal consistent with the countywide reduction goal. (short term) Develop a plan from the actions below to meet the reduction goal. (short term) Monitor progress yearly, participate in county reporting, and adjust plan, if necessary. (short to long term) Energy Direct Energy Actions Make behavioral changes in energy use such as: (short term) ♦ Use energy management software, power strips or other methods to ensure electrical equipment including computers, copiers and printers are not drawing standby power when not in use. ♦ Manage/program thermostats so that heating and cooling demand is reduced ♦ Use reduced lighting when daylight is sufficient. ♦ Shift electrical use to non-peak periods. Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescents, LEDs, or solar powered lighting. (short term) Westchester Action Plan for Climate Change and Sustainable Development, 2008 26
Perform an energy audit on all buildings: (short term) ♦ ♦ Prioritize the recommended actions and set a timetable for implementation. (short term) Set up an ongoing maintenance program to ensure the efficiencies are maintained. (medium term) Adopt green building practices for new buildings and infrastructure and major renovations. (medium term) ♦ Commit to build green buildings or renovate to green building standards; buildings can be built to be LEED certified or LEED certifiable. ♦ Engage a LEED certified professional at the beginning of the project planning process to explore green building features that can be included for businesses not prepared to make a LEED commitment. Install renewable energy such as solar and geothermal, where appropriate. (long term) Purchase renewable energy or renewable energy credits (RECS). (short term) Take advantage of existing financing opportunities. (medium term) Capacity Building for Energy Action Encourage the state government to: (short term) ♦ Require energy efficiency and green building practices in building code. ♦ Allow streamlining of safety and architectural review for onsite renewable energy installations in building code. ♦ Require energy audits and disclosure of energy costs at time of building sale. ♦ Allow commercial building with onsite renewable energy to return excess to grid for credit. ♦ Create residential sales and use tax exemption for geothermal energy systems equipment. ♦ Require all utilities to make renewable energy directly available to the customer. ♦ Include energy efficiency in the criteria for state programs for low-income housing. ♦ Accelerate and allow the use of energy efficient alternatives and renewable energy by the county, municipalities and public education institutions. ♦ Provide NYPA subsidies for purchase of onsite renewables to governments and schools. Encourage the federal government to: (short term) ♦ Extend and expand tax credits to consumers for purchase of renewable energy. ♦ Reinstate tax credits to producers of renewable energy so as to maintain their competitive capabilities in the marketplace. Westchester Action Plan for Climate Change and Sustainable Development, 2008 27
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