Broward County Government Operations Climate Change 3Rd Annual Progress Report

Broward County Government Operations

Climate Change 3rd Annual Progress Report May 13, 2011

Appendix: Broward County green government measures implemented in Fiscal Year 2010 and associated environmental benefits and results

The Broward County Government Operations Climate Change 3 rd Annual Progress Report Appendix includes greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction measures implemented during Fiscal Year 2010 (October 1, 2009 – September 30, 2010). The Appendix highlights 64 measures from different County operational sectors such as: Buildings, Facilities, Airport, Port Everglades, Vehicle Fleet, Waste and Recycling, Water and Wastewater, Employee Commute, Policies adopted by the Board of County Commissioners or County agencies, and other green government measures. The estimated GHG emissions reduction from the 16 quantified measures totals 15,172 tonnes which resulted in an estimated annual cost saving of $1,091,286. Broward County government agencies will continue to work toward the Board’s adopted goal of reducing government operations GHG emissions to 7% below the 1997 baseline by 2015.

 Greenhouse gas emissions are expressed in carbon dioxide equivalents (eCO2): 1 tonne of eCO2 is equal to the GHG emissions from 112 gallons of gasoline combusted.  GHG emissions calculated using the CACP 2009 software with data provided by County agencies.

Appendix: Broward County, Florida Government Operations 3rd Annual Climate Change Progress Report 1 Measure Description Estimated Environmental Benefits and Results

Emission Source Category: Buildings and Facilities

1. Boiler Replacement at Replacing the diesel boiler with a natural gas boiler represents a Judicial Complex cost savings of $24,995.80 and a reduction of 501 tonnes of GHG emissions, which is equivalent to the annual emissions The Broward County Judicial from 98 passenger vehicles. Another benefit is that the capacity Complex boiler replacement of the hot water system was increased to serve three additional project, which began August 2007, lines; therefore increasing the use of natural gas. was completed. The Facilities Maintenance Division replaced one diesel domestic hot water boiler at the Broward County Judicial Complex with two natural gas units with a combined output capacity of 5,100 MBTUH (thousand BTU per hour).

Measure Description Estimated Environmental Benefits and Results

Emission Source Category: Buildings and Facilities

2. Rooftop Unit and Split System Retrofit at North Family The estimated environmental benefits consist of lower energy Success Center, Collier City Library and Hunter Building usage and a cost savings of $11,599 in utility cost. This represents a reduction of 73 tonnes GHG emissions, which is Eight rooftop units and two split systems were replaced at the North equivalent to the annual GHG emissions from 14 passenger Family Success Center, Collier City Library and the Hunter building vehicles The total energy reduction of the rooftop unit and with newer and more efficient units increasing cooling efficiency and split system replacements associated with this project is reducing cost and GHG emissions. All the rooftop units installed 122,098 kWh. qualified for FPL's Business Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning program incentive.

3. Installation of The estimated environmental benefits include lower energy

Highly Reflectiverd Roofs usage and GHG emission reductions. The energy reduction for Appendix: Broward County, Florida Government Operations 3 Annual Climate Change Progress Report 2 Appendix: Broward County, Florida Government Operations 3rd Annual Climate Change Progress Report 3 Measure Description Estimated Environmental Benefits and Results

Emission Source Category: Waste & Recycling

20. Chip-A-Tree Program: After the Christmas season, residents can In FY 2010, 9,225 trees were chipped into mulch. This bring their Christmas Trees to 13 different parks produced 115 tons of material that was diverted from the to be turned into mulch to be used within the landfill, 227 tonnes GHG emissions avoided, and cost savings parks on trails or landscaping. of not buying mulch. This is equivalent to the annual GHG emissions from 45 passenger vehicles.

21. Mulch from Tree Trimming This is material that is diverted from the waste stream and reused by Parks as mulch for trails and landscapes. The total Local tree trimming company delivers to Parks and Recreation clean delivery is approximately 480 tons of mulch per year. This mulch made from hard wood trees being trimmed and turned into saves Parks and Recreation approximately $72,576 per year. mulch. This action results in 75 tonnes GHG emissions avoided, which is equivalent to the GHG emissions from 8,408 gallons of gasoline consumed.

22. Composting Pilot at Government Center West Approximately 85 gallons of food waste were collected during The Composting Pilot Program “Don’t the first 2 months of the program implementation. The final Dispose..Compost!” at Government Center West nutrient-rich soil compost is used to fertilize the flowers at the (GCW ) was initiated in August 2010. Composting GCW Butterfly Garden, resulting in reduced solid waste. is an excellent way to recycle yard and kitchen waste and a critical step in reducing the volume of garbage unnecessarily sent to landfills for disposal. The goal of this action is to make composting as common and popular as recycling so that it can be implemented in other County facilities. This is a significant part of the “big plan to reduce waste at the workplace”. Instructional posters and colorful labels were created and displayed in GCW kitchens and break rooms. The compost bins and the composters are managed by members of the Composting Team on a volunteer basis.

Measure Description Estimated Environmental Benefits and Results

Emission Source Category: Waste & Recycling

23. Green Waste Composting In 2010, parks collected approximately 2,524 cubic yards of Appendix: Broward County, Florida Government Operations 3rd Annual Climate Change Progress Report 4 Acknowledgments: The Broward County Pollution Prevention, Remediation and Air Quality Division would like to thank all the people that made this report possible, including, but not limited to:

Aviation Steven Matula Michael Zygnerski Maribel Feliciano Michael Pacitto Daniel Ayers Jill Horwitz Laurie Thomas Brad Ostendorf Glenn McCormick Nicholas Sofoul Dr. Ana Suarez Anne Rawlings Josie Cisneros Convention and Visitors Ian Harvey Parks and Recreation Scott Strauss Bureau Dr. John Pipoly Matthew Anderson Carlos Puentes Carol Morganstern Sermin Unsal Julia Johnson Human Services Dr. Michael Orfanedes Alfred Reid Mark Francis Kelli Whitney Damaris Lugo Construction Management Julie Brown Olga Ibarra Sue Goldstein Libraries Linda Briggs Kay Sommers Ariadna Musarra Elizabeth Prior Sat Mellacheruvu Jeff Krasne Ileana Suarez-Hale Development and Bob Cannon Permitting Licensing and Environmental Regulation Consumer Protection Port Everglades Peter Burke Natural Resources Planning Dennis Pustizzi Peg Buchan and Management Natacha Yacinthe Enterprise Technology Donald Burgess Planning and Services Patti Webster Redevelopment Seaport Engineering and Keith Wolf Dr. Nancy Gassman Micah Smith Construction Division Chris Wilbanks Natasha Herne Glenn Amoruso Bob Musser, Jr. Orlando Conde Clint Grethen Robert Rudolph Pollution Prevention, Public Communications Facilities Maintenance Paul Krashefski Remediation and Air Jennifer Desir-Brown Henry Tarquine Diana Guidry Quality Barry Allen Lorraine Bertone Jeffery Halsey Traffic Engineering David Cabrera Linda Sunderland Daniela Banu Scott Brunner Appendix: Broward County, Florida Government Operations 3rd Annual Climate Change Progress Report 5 Linda Laskin Cindy Corbett-Elder Phillip Bresee Clive Haynes Herbert Schmieder Notosha Austin Terry Karda South Florida Commuter Bob Fossa Tarkeysha Burton John Crouse Services Veronica Fowler Waste and Recycling Water and Wastewater Services Services Report prepared by the Broward Transportation Peter Foye County Climate Change Government John Paniccia Operations Workgroup

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