The County is dedicated to investing in renewable energy to promote efficiency and economic vitality and to minimize impacts on the environment. Energy infrastructure that is resilient to changing climate conditions is essential for public safety and overall quality of life for future generations. This section focuses on becoming a leader in energy efficiency through new projects and enhancements to County operations.
Goal: PFS-2
To be a regional leader in energy efficiency.
The County shall encourage energy efficiency, greenhouse gas reduction features, and resiliency planning into County facility and service plans and operations.
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The County shall encourage the incorporation of sustainable design features in community facilities to reduce energy demand and environmental impacts, such as solar reflective roofing, permeable pavement, and incorporation of shade trees.
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The County shall prioritize energy efficiency and water conservation as key design features when constructing, purchasing, leasing, retrofitting or expanding County facilities.
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The County shall provide recycling and composting receptacles and use of biodegradable or recycled-material products at County facilities and events, where feasible.
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The County shall encourage its employees to reduce the number and distance of single-occupancy vehicle work trips.
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The County shall review market-available technologies for alternative fuel vehicles and prioritize purchase of vehicles to reduce greenhouse gas emissions where economically feasible.
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When processing commercial renewable energy development applications, the County shall comply with Department of Defense Siting Clearinghouse requirements and standards published in Title 32, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 211.
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The County shall include electrical vehicle charging station infrastructure in new County-initiated facility construction to the extent feasible . The County shall also look for opportunities to install EV charging stations as part of any major renovation, retrofit or expansion of County facilities.
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This goal addresses energy efficiency for County facilities. For other development, refer to policies in Section 6.7, Energy Resource Conservation