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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 dave@avriegroup.com or 248-676-2311

Holger Ekanger ekangerh@macomb.edu or 586-498-4108

Bill Gambill bgambill@cityofwarren.org or 586-574-4646

Cathy Pomaville cpomaville@macomb-stclairworks.org or 586-286-9517

Jennifer Seger segerj@macomb.edu or 586-498-4154

Edna Stephens edna@edcopublishing.com or 248-676-2300

Thank you!

Nate GeinzerCity of Farmington Hills

Management Assistant

ngeinzer@fhgov.com

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

Contact Information

Mike Wetzel

wetzelm@kalamazoocity.org

269.337.8667

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