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Building Support for Sustainability
Bill Gambill, City of Warren
Nate Geinzer, City of Farmington Hills
Nina Misuraca Ignaczak, Oakland County
Mike Wetzel, City of Kalamazoo
City of Warren Green Roof Projects:Police Station and Sanitation Building
Bill Gambill, MPA
The Office of
Mayor James R. Fouts
City of Warren
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block
Grant Conservation Strategy
-Outlined a green roof workforce
development partnership to train 16 students
-Stated goal of a 20% energy reduction in
city-owned buildings
Green Roof Partnership
Green Roof Partnership
-City of Warren
-Macomb Community College
-Michigan Works!
-Avrie Group Inc.
What is a Green Roof?
A green roof is a vegetative roof that reduces water
runoff and decreases cooling costs in the summer.
Green roof training
Training included:
– 80 hours classroom training (July 19 – 30, 2010)
– 80 hours on the job training (began September
27)
Certifications included:
– Red Cross First Aid/CPR
– LiveRoof® Certification
– Building Products University Certification
Training Results
Statistics
– 15 people started the class
– 14 people were certified, one did not complete
because they found work.
– 10 entered the on-the-job training
– 8 completed on-the-job training
– 2 continued on toward a journeyman card
Contact information
For more information, contact
Dave Chwalibog [email protected] or 248-676-2311
Holger Ekanger [email protected] or 586-498-4108
Bill Gambill [email protected] or 586-574-4646
Cathy Pomaville [email protected] or 586-286-9517
Jennifer Seger [email protected] or 586-498-4154
Edna Stephens [email protected] or 248-676-2300
Thank you!
Implementing
Countywide Green Initiatives
in Oakland County
December 10, 2010
Green Communities Conference
Natural Assets
Over 1,400 lakes
Over 95 miles of
completed trails &
147 miles under
consideration
Over 93,000 acres of
Potential Natural
Areas
Over 89,000 acres of
park and
recreation land
Diverse
“Lifestyle”
Environments
Oakland County has been “Going Green” for a long
time….
County MNFI Natural Area Mapping
Late 1990‟sMid ‟00‟s
2009
Land Donation
Parks
Open Space Clustering
Land TrustConservation Easements
Native Landscaping
Natural Beauty Road Designation
Land Acquisition
Interpretive/Educational Signage
Lake Buffer
Lake Buffer
Open Space/Land Preservation Millage
Neighborhood-Level Green Infrastructure Strategy
Macomb County
Lapeer County
Washtenaw County
Wayne County
Genesee County
Livingston County
Oakland County‟s
Green Infrastructure Vision
Coordinating our efforts outside of Oakland County
OAK ROUTES
• 95 miles of
completed trails in
Oakland County
• 13 miles in the
planning, design
and development
stage
• 147 miles under
consideration
• 120 miles under
review/study
• Clinton River Trail
• Headwaters Trails
• Huron Valley Trail
• I-275 Bikeway
• Lakes Community Trail
Paint Creek Trail
• Polly Ann Trail
• West Bloomfield Trail
• Woodward Corridor
Oak Routes
Estimating Recreational Values to
Oakland County Residents
Telephone survey of 600 households (In April 2008)
– Residents‟ perceptions of natural resources
– the frequency of use of water-based recreational resources overall
Number of recreational days (from survey)
x per day value estimates (from published research
of various water-based recreational activities)
= Estimated Value of Water-Based Recreation
Estimating Recreational Values to
Oakland County Residents
Existing value estimates are reported as consumer surplus.
Maximum amount one is willing to pay for access to an amenity
– Amount actually paid
= Value remaining
(money saved)
Consumer Surplus :
Estimating Recreational Values to
Oakland County ResidentsBased on conservative estimates, Oakland County‟s water resources generate a value of $200 million annually in consumer surplus to county residents.
(PSC Survey) = (Existing Research) X
OakGreen is an initiative to share information, encourage collaboration and connect Oakland County residents, businesses and communities to resources that can advance environmental stewardship, economic growth and strong communities.
The mission of OakGreen is to provide businesses, communities and residents the knowledge and tools to be more sustainable, reduce expenses, and embrace the "Triple Bottom Line".
www.oakgov.com/oakgreen
The OakGreen Challenge
Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson issued an "OakGreen Challenge" to
Oakland County communities at the May 13, 2010 Green Summit Event.
The OakGreen Challenge will be to decrease energy consumption in homes, businesses,
K-12 school and government facilities by 10% within the next two years.
•A Green Vendor Database will be added to the OakGreen web page that is
searchable by product / service type and provides vendor contact information.
•On-line registration and consumption tracking will be provided for use by local
businesses, communities, and residents who wish to participate in the OakGreen
Challenge.
•Educational resources and incentives will be made available
Oakland County Airport
•Photovoltaic roofing on low slope roof surfaces
•Photovoltaic roofing on metal pitched slope roof
surfaces
•Wind turbine for electrical generation
•Solar powered building signage
•Extensive building insulation; extra roof deck insulation;
triple glazed windows
•Telecommuting space for members of the public, local
businesses, and visitors by air to conduct business
•Hybrid HVAC system including geothermal field
•High-performance fluorescent fixtures with LED and
metal halide sources for accent lighting
•Automated lighting management system using
integrated occupancy sensors and daylight harvesting
•Solar hot water heating
Oakland County Green Facilities Team
•Expand use of energy management systems
•Educate County employees on conservation methods at work
•Fiscally account for conservation results
•Establish guidelines for use, maintenance, renovation and construction of facilities
•Reduce energy use 15% by 2015
•The pursuit of Energy Star Ratings for campus buildings. The County‟s Executive office
Building has subsequently been rated.
•Application for, and receipt of, an EECBG grant to retrofit a variety of systems and
improve energy efficiency across campus, e.g., indoor lighting system retrofits, LED
outdoor lighting replacement, chiller replacements, etc.
•Tracking load and peak demand
•Parking lot lighting conservation
•Installation of water sensors for sprinkler system
•Pursuing city sand township collaboration with the County on:
•EECBG projects
•Forming a county-wide Green Team
•Leveraging green purchasing volume
•Adopt common Energy Management Procedures across the County
•Contracting with an alternative electric supplier (AES) and natural gas supplier to reduce
utility costs
•Establishing new second shift custodial lighting procedures
•Separate metering of water for irrigation from building use to reduce sewer charges
Local Model Showcase
Sustainability Partnership
• Sustainability – Economy, Community,
Environment
• Develop a Sustainability Plan
1. Conduct a Sustainability Assessment
2. Establish Sustainability Goals
3. Develop a Local Sustainability Plan
4. Develop a Toolkit for Countywide Application
#1-Conduct a Sustainability Assessment
Environment Community Economy
Environmental Quality
Green infrastructure
Energy/GHG Emissions
Solid Waste
Health
Social Capital
Empowerment
Equity
Fiscal Stability
Property Values
Efficiency
Economic Growth
•Inventory and evaluate existing sustainability measures (e.g.,
GHG inventory, recycling, health) and identify gaps/ opportunities
#2- Establish Sustainability Goals
#3- Develop a Local Sustainability Plan
•Special emphasis on identifying opportunities for synergy, cost
savings and leveraging of resources between communities (e.g.
shared fleet management)
•Quantifiable target metrics (e.g. reduce GHG emissions by 20%,
increase walkability by a factor of 4)
#4 –Develop a Sustainability Planning Toolkit
for Oakland County
•Include templates, local resources, best practices, and lessons
learned form practical application.
•Offer technical planning assitance to additional communities
within Oakland County
•Collaborate with others at the regional and state levels
Local Model Showcase Sustainability Partnership
• Cities of Rochester, Rochester Hills, and Auburn Hills
• Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber/ WARM Training Center
• Project launch January 2011
THANK YOU
December 10, 2010
Green Communities Conference
Sustainability to the Public & Elected Officials
Advocate
• A person who speaks or writes in support
or defense of a person, cause, etc.
(usually fol. by of ): an advocate of
sustainability.
Purpose
• Communication pitfalls and practical ideas
for effectively communicating sustainability
• Strategies
• Examples
Communicating Sustainability
• Opportunity to leverage the positive
sustainability movement
• Must make sustainable lifestyles to be
fashionable and “cool”
• Foundation of solid infrastructure
• Sound policies
Communicating Sustainability, cont‟d
• The message is often limited by providing
just „information‟ . . . .
• It‟s really about effective communication
Communicating Sustainability, cont‟d
• Information raises awareness & may even
change attitude, but . . .
– Information alone won‟t put a community on
the sustainable path
– The measure of success is changed behavior
Communicating Sustainability, cont‟d
• Communication must be:
– Moving…to cause a change
– Personal…to be able to identify with issue &
create „ownership‟
– Practical…implementable & meets needs
– Attractive…to get and maintain interest
Pitfalls to Avoid
• First, dispel the myth that:
– Any sustainability communication is good
communication
– A big budget is necessary
– Human beings are rational
Strategies
• Tightly define target audience
• Sustainability issues need to be linked to
an inspiring action
• Translate the big vision
– Personal messages to audience
– Practical in terms of inspiring a response
Artist Mark Heckman & writer Mark Newman joined forces to tell the story of environmental superhero Billy Cooper, who does everything in his power to safeguard the Great Lakes from his headquarters in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Communication Approach
• Be transparent
• Sell the positive aspects of sustainability
• Document your claims – „walk the talk‟
• No spin – be honest & true
• Provide content & make message relevant
Communication Approach, cont‟d
• Raise the bar – don‟t be satisfied with just doing
what others are doing, e.g. recycling
• Credibility through partnership
• Know your audience
2010 Kalamazoo Master Plan
• Programmatic intervention, preservation of assets & refinement of established community goals
• Goals:
– Preserve
– Enhance
– Transform
Protect Your Water Website
• Provides Information
on:
– Regulations
– Public education
– Water conservation
& more!
Water Conservation Video
• Provides
tips on how
to conserve
water and
save money
Community Newsletter
Community Newsletter
Breakout SessionsCreating an Environmental CommissionLeague Training Room, 1st FloorFacilitator: Joel Howrani Heeres
Applying County-wide Green InitiativesLeague Roundtable Room, 1st FloorFacilitator: Jamie Kidwell
Developing Green Jobs and Workforce;Advocating Sustainability to the PublicChristman Training Room, BasementFacilitator: Sue Jeffers