Aug 13, 2024BoardMeeting
BoardClimate Smart Communities Task Force Minutes
The task force met to discuss various actions toward achieving Climate Smart Communities and Clean Energy Communities certification. Key discussion topics included energy offset strategies using microturbines, adoption of green building standards for government facilities, and potential fleet rightsizing through vehicle pooling. The committee also reviewed opportunities for outdoor lighting upgrades, environmentally preferable purchasing policies, and methods to quantify forested land for renewable energy credits. Additionally, plans for organics management, waste audits in county-owned buildings, improving recycling education, and initiatives regarding natural resources inventories and cooling center accessibility were addressed.