Sustainability Coordinator Set to Provide Update to City Council
While we are all waiting for the next great energy source like hydrogen and renewables to supplant oil and coal, there are things that the individual can accomplish now with regards to resource efficiency. In fact, one primary focus of the broader sustainability discussion is efficiency, which in many instances points to the bottom line and leads directly to cost savings. We’re seeing evidence of that right here at City Hall.
At tonight’s City Council meeting, Sustainability Coordinator John Coleman will be providing the Council an update on the various sustainability initiatives underway in the City of Fayetteville. With a close eye on emerging technologies like LED streetlights and biofuels, the City continues to address its consumption habits to become better stewards of the taxpayer’s money and reduce our impact on the planet. Below is a list of initiatives that were developed in 2007:
• Green Building Policy
• Fuel Conservation Policy
• Energy Audits of Ten City Buildings
• Staff Education Initiatives on Energy Efficiency
• Reduced Utility Costs by $150,000 compared to 2006 and $314,000 compared to expected costs
• Mayor’s Ad-Hoc Committee for Efficient Construction
• Low Impact Development Task Force
• Environmental Purchasing Policy
• Economic Development Focusing on the “Green” Economy
• Sustainable Transportation Focus Team with Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission
You can tune into Channel 16 for videos highlighting the various departments and their efforts to promote and develop a sustainable community. As always, feel free to touch base with me by emailing mayor@ci.fayetteville.ar.us or give John Coleman a call at 479.575.8272 if you have any questions about sustainability initiatives at the City of Fayetteville.