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Green Practices for Local Governments: Survey Report and Community Resource
The 2008 regional survey of communities and forest, park ,and conservation districts identified which of twenty-five basic “green” practices (such as rain gardens and permeable paving) they were using and which they were interested in learning more about.
The report includes, as a resource for communities and districts, a list of local governments conducting each of the twenty-five practices, and contact information for a community staff person who can provide information and share their experience. For CMAP’s partners who also provide technical assistance, the report can be used to identify topics for seminars and workshops. (Low-resolution version here, high-resolution version here) |
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Green Practices for Local Governments Series
Energy Audits
Recap of panel session, February 25, 2009
CMAP’s Community and Technical Assistance Group partnered with the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to put together the Energy Audit Panel Session, the first in a series CMAP will be holding on green practices for local governments.
Speakers inlcuded Bruce Selway, Energy Efficiency Program Specialist at DCEO, talked about training and assistance programs. Michael Stanch, with the 360 Energy Group, discussed the no-cost assistance for communities through the Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC). For Mike’s presentation, click here. For SEDAC assistance, go to: http://smartenergy.arch.uiuc.edu/index.html.
Jonathan Dierking, with Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure Group talked about the nuts and bolts of energy audits from utility bill analyses and on-site assessments, to a performance report and recommendations. His presentation can be found here.
Steven Vinezeano, with the Village of Niles, presented two village case studies, detailing the procedures, the report, the savings identified, and current status of the projects. To view his presentation click here. |
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