Town of Summerville Planning Area - BCD Council of Governments

Energy Element Goals, Objectives, and StrategiesThe Energy Element will help residents and businesses in the Summerville Planning Area outline goalsfor the reduction of energy use and the increased utilization of renewable energy sources, as well asstrategies by which to achieve these goals, as set forth by the Summerville Town Council.Energy UsageGoal: Promote energy efficiency in municipal buildings, equipment, and vehiclesSTRATEGY PARTNERS IMPLEMENTATIONTOOLS FUNDING PRIORITY TIMEFRAMEReplace energy intensiveequipment with energyefficient products i.e. lightbulbs, appliances, machinery,windows, insulation, roofing,etc.Town Staff,Town CouncilBuilding Code,ComprehensivePlanGeneralFund, CapitalImprovementPlan, GrantsHighOn‐goingReplace fuel intensivevehicles and equipment withfuel efficient products such asalternative fuel vehicles,bicycles, etcTown Staff,Town CouncilComprehensivePlan, CapitalImprovementPlanGeneralFund, CapitalImprovementPlanMediumOn‐goingExplore efficient use of townvehicles such as routeefficiency for trash collectionTown StaffComprehensivePlan, GISGeneralFund, GrantsLowLong‐termApply for energy ratereductions for energyefficiency and energy creditsfor retrofitting.Town Staff,ElectricCompanies,Town CouncilFranchiseAgreementGeneralFund, SCE&G,BerkeleyElectric Co‐OpHighOn‐goingEnergy Element Page 14