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Table of Contents Mission of the Clean Energy Leadership Task Force Purpose of This Report Foreword Executive Summary

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Leading by Example

Mission of the Clean Energy Leadership Task Force

The Clean Energy Leadership Task Force strives to help local governments lead by example and act as role models to the general public by demonstrating that technologies are available now to achieve energy efficiency goals for both buildings and vehicles.

The Clean Energy Leadership Task Force brings together all the Townships, two A Clean Energy Leadership Task Force Meeting at Counties, and some of the Villages on Long Molloy College Suffolk Campus Island to take action on clean energy at the local level. The Task Force has met 3 times per year since 2004. Task Force meetings feature speakers from the local utilities, energy conservation companies, experts in the field, and non-profit organizations, providing an educational forum for local municipalities about current technologies & policies with a special focus on financial incentives to facilitate clean energy programs. The Task Force helps municipalities to serve as a role model for local residents.

Purpose of this Report

Through the efforts of the Clean Energy Leadership Task Force, its dedicated members in each municipality, and the leadership of each Town Council and County Legislature, many positive steps have been taken here on Long Island to address climate change & air pollution, often while saving taxpayer dollars, through clean energy projects and policies. The purpose of this report is to celebrate Long Island's collective accomplishments in implementing clean energy programs for the year 2008, as an update to last year’s report. The Report can also serve as an inspirational tool for municipalities who may have areas where more effort is needed. A majority of Long Island municipalities have adopted annual Clean Energy Action Plans to serve as individualized road maps to implementing cleaner energy choices. Most municipalities without formal Action Plans are also taking action. For the purposes of this report, actions are categorized into the following topics:

• Building retrofits • Alternative Fuel Vehicles

• Renewables • Policy/ Public Education

Responses were collected from the respective representatives from each municipality who work on implementing clean energy programs within their town or county.

Foreword T

he CLEAN ENERGY LEADERSHIP TASK FORCE is now in its sixth year working as a catalyst to encourage Long Island’s municipalities to adopt enlightened energy policies. The strategic vision of the Task Force is to promote a broad clean energy agenda, through the example of local governments who step up to provide leadership and implement clean energy measures. The TASK FORCE works by bringing representatives of local governments together to share information, test ideas, and review results of their attempts to use energy more efficiently. Resulting in part from their participation in the TASK FORCE, Long Island’s municipalities have saved millions of dollars from reduced energy bills; demonstrated renewable energy technologies to local residents; proven the feasibility of efficiency renovations; helped to create an infrastructure for clean alternative fuels; and facilitated the growth of new industries that provide local “green collar” jobs. One of the first endeavors of the Task Force was to call on towns and counties to adopt Clean Energy Action Plans. These documents outline the steps that a municipality will take in the coming year to improve efficiency, increase use of renewable energy, and reduce the use of fossil fuels. Nine towns and both counties created Clean Energy Action Plans, and were guided to wiser energy use, and reduced energy bills. This year, as part of the economic stimulus package, the federal government is providing grants to municipalities for energy efficiency projects. Requirements of these grants include municipalities following a plan and working collaboratively. As a result of working with municipalities from across Long Island in the Clean Energy Leadership Task Force, and due to their forward thinking on energy issues (with Clean Energy Action Plans already in hand), most Long Island municipalities will have a head start on the rest of the Nation in obtaining stimulus grants. This report presents a snapshot of the substantial range of different efforts initiated by Long Island’s municipalities that are actively adopting plans, measuring their carbon footprint, debating different policies, evaluating new technologies, implementing efficiency renovations and building retrofits, and acquiring energy from clean, renewable sources—all in an effort to make government operations an example of maximized efficiency that everyone can follow.

Neal Lewis, Esq. Facilitator, Clean Energy Leadership Task Force Executive Director, Sustainability Institute at Molloy College

Executive Summary

To complete this report, we asked each Town (13) and County (2) on Long Island to fill out a questionnaire reporting on clean energy actions they have taken in 2008. The results show that there are numerous actions local municipalities are taking to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions in 2008 and beyond.

Most local leadership is embracing the responsibility to lead by example and employ clean energy technologies and policies that are available now. The collective efforts of the municipalities on Long Island is significant, and our region serves as a model to other municipalities across the nation. At this point there is some healthy competition amongst LI Townships and the 2 counties to move forward with green initiatives, and the timing is right.

Actions of note in 2008: There are numerous notable actions documented within this report; here are just a few: • 13 of 15 Municipalities regularly attend the Clean Energy Leadership Task Force meetings. • 10 of 13 Towns have adopted Energy Star Code requirements for new home construction. Town of Southampton adopted a unique Energy Star homes code, with stricter requirements for larger homes. • Nassau County initiated its door-to-door Green Levittown project, is generating power from bio-gas at two sewage treatment plants, and has the island’s only E85 ethanol fueling station and is planning a second. • Suffolk County performed major retrofits plus state of the art Building Management systems at two facilities and plans to install condensing boilers at 12 buildings. Both counties are advancing the purchase of numerous alternative fuel vehicles. • Town of Hempstead is partnering with NYSERDA and National Grid to install the Island’s first hydrogen fueling station. It also sited the NYIT zero energy house at Lido Beach, and hosted 10 public outreach seminars on solar. • Town of Babylon launched its successful LI Green Homes program to assist homeowners with financing efficiency retrofits. • Town of Huntington passed a law to require green building standards for all new commercial buildings. • Town of Islip became the first town to establish small-scale wind regulations for residential and industrial locations, and streamlined its solar code requirements to reduce obstacles for homeowners. • Town of Smithtown is planning renewable energy sources at its recycling center and is upgrading streetlighting. • Towns of Riverhead & Southampton joined ICLEI and are using software to quantify their carbon footprint. • The five east end towns are investigating a coordinated bus-rail service to reduce car use.

Hempstead Town Hall hosts the largest municipal Solar PV array on Long Island.

To get more information or if you would like to participate in the Task Force, please contact the Sustainability Institute at Molloy College at 516-6785000 x 7561, or email [email protected]. Beth Fiteni Organizer, Clean Energy Leadership Task Force Program Coordinator, Sustainability Institute

County of Nassau

Adopted Clean Energy Action Plan: Yes

Building Efficiency and Retrofitting: • We are upgrading now or plan to upgrade in 2009 heating/cooling systems, windows, lighting, insulation. • Retrofits were completed for seven County buildings as of 2006. Currently retrofitting former Executive and Legislative Building (One West Street – 132,000 sq ft) to meet LEED Silver Criteria. Recently selected vendors to conduct energy audits of all County facilities, and finance and implement energy improvements beginning in 2009. • We have passed a Local Law No. 16-2007 which requires LEED Silver Criteria for new County government and renovation of County buildings greater than 5,000 sq ft and construction cost greater than $1 million. Special Projects • Partnered with the Long Island Housing Partnership to build 15 units of energy efficient and green next-generation housing to be complete by the end of 2009 on properties formerly owned by Nassau County. Five single-family homes and two 2-family homes are anticipated to incorporate the following energy efficient/sustainable elements: Energy Star windows, appliances & fixtures Mold resistant sheetrock Mold resistant insulation Fiber cement siding Renewable flooring (Bamboo) Plantings to provide natural shade & water conservation On-site recycling efforts Florescent bulbs throughout home Automatic timers on bathroom lights & fan Carpet which does not emit VOC's Paint which does not emit VOC's

• An affordable LEED Platinum six-unit townhouse complex in Hempstead is anticipated to be complete in December 2009.

Green Vehicles We applied for grants to cover the incremental costs of cleaner fuel vehicles in 2008 (natural gas, hybrid, biodiesel, electric, ethanol, etc.).

• We currently have 40 CNG Honda Civics and 45 Flex-fuel E85 vehicles. All heavy duty non-emergency vehicles used B-20 biodiesel in 2008 (approximately 250,000 gallons). • We are in the process of phasing in alternative fuel light trucks, cars, or refuse haulers this year. 100 % of vehicles purchased in calendar year 2009 are/will be alternative fuel vehicles. The current plan is to purchase 90 flex-fuel Ford Crown Victoria police interceptor vehicles. • To the best of our knowledge, Nassau County has the only E85 fueling station on Long Island. Also

decreased the County’s vehicle fleet by 12% between April 2007 and December 2008 and increased the over all fuel efficiency of the fleet.

• For the coming year we plan to purchase 2 CNG street sweepers, retrofit 2 existing dump trucks with CNG engines and install a second E85 fueling station. Also plan to purchase additional E85 vehicles. Renewables • This year we started the process of selecting a facility to be the location for photovoltaic solar panels, solar water heating, wind turbines, or fuel cells and are issuing an RFP.

• We launched “Go Solar Nassau” website to encourage residential solar panel installation: www.nassaucountyny.gov/healthynassau/air/solar/intro2.html

• We started purchasing green power in 2006 and purchased 15% green power in 2008 – Planning to increase to 25% in 2010.

• Generating power at the Cedar Creek and Bay Park Wastewater Treatment Plants through the use of renewable bio-gas generated from the sludge treatment process at the plants. Nassau County has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as the seventh largest local government user of renewable energy in the country under the EPA Green Power Partnership. • For the coming year our goal is to explore opportunities to generate green power at all County facilities which is being requested through the federal Economic Recovery Program. • We have adopted a staff conservation policy to turn off equipment at night

• We Launched the Healthy Nassau Program and website to inform residents of clean energy and efficiency opportunities. • Created the Green Levittown initiative with several corporate and nonprofit partners; a door to door effort to encourage residents to conserve energy and reduce carbon emissions. This program has received national recognition. Policy: Under the County’s Green Procurement law adopted in April 2008, our goal is to require the purchase of only Energy Star equipment in 2009.

Other Actions As a founding member of Climate Communities, a national coalition of cities and counties, Nassau County will continue educating federal policymakers about the essential role of local governments in addressing climate change and promoting a strong local-federal partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Nassau County is partnered with the Center for Clean Air Policy through the Urban Leaders Initiative to bring together cities and counties from across the nation with the goal of enhancing community resiliency and adapting to the likely impacts of climate change.

Nassau County is actively engaged as a member of the New York State Sea Level Rise Task Force which is developing recommendations for dealing with rising sea levels.

Nassau County Townships Town of North Hempstead

Adopted Clean Energy Action Plan: No

Adopted Energy Star Homes Policy for New Construction: Yes, 2008

Building Efficiency and Retrofitting: • We are in the process of a significant facility renovation project underway at Tully Park, including energy efficient lighting, heating, doors, windows, and air conditioning. • The Town is in Final Engineering/ Design of a new Platinum-rated LEED certified Community Center in New Cassel-one of the first in the United States- to begin construction in Autumn of 2009. • Port Washington Senior Center is having new Energy Star appliances installed in 2009 as part of retrofit/replacement initiative by the Town. • Initiate energy audits on the Roslyn Community Center, Manorhaven Pool, and Port Washington Senior Center and aim to complete audits by end of 2010.

Greening Fleets: • We are a stakeholder with Greater Long Island Clean Cities Coalition. • We applied for grants to cover the incremental costs of cleaner fuel vehicles in 2008 (natural gas, hybrid, biodiesel, electric, ethanol, etc.). • In 2005 the Town adopted a Clean Car Policy (Reso 410-05). Most recently, the Town won a grant for additional hybrid electric vehicles (Reso 186-08). • The Town currently runs 185 vehicles on B20. The Town also has 18 hybrid vehicles in its fleet: A 2007 Honda Accord Hybrid, five 2008 Toyota Priuses, ten Ford Escape Hybrids 2008 & 2009, two 2007 Honda Civic Hybrids. In addition the Town has five flex-fuel CNG (Clean Natural Gas) Ford Contours. • The Town has submitted a grant request through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to purchase new fuel efficient trucks as per the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2009. •We adopted a policy encouraging residents to choose alternative fuel vehicles, e.g free parking in downtowns. Hybrid/Pure-electric parking and re-charging stations will be installed and allocated at the New Cassel Community Center. • In 2005 the Town adopted a resolution (466-05) which encourages hybrid/alternative energy vehicles in taxi and livery fleets by eliminating license fees. • The Town is engaged in awarding bids for purchase and manufacture of at least three (3) hybrid-electric buses before the end of 2010. • For the coming year our goal is to plan/design a Bus Alternative Fueling Station for 2010 construction (in Port Washington). Renewables: • This year we started the process of selecting a facility to be the location for photovoltaic solar panels, solar water heating, wind turbines, or fuel cells and are issuing an RFP. •We are in the process of installing Solar PV at 13,000 square feet @ New Cassel Community Center. At the New Cassel Community Center, the following shall be employed: Geothermal Heating/Cooling System installation; Solar Wall construction & Solar Hot Water Heat; Day-interior Light & Occupancy Sensors; Greywater System for secondary re-use; Lightwells to Basement Spaces; Rainwater Harvesting for on-site Community Gardening; Use of Locally-manufactured & Recycled Building Materials; and a Computerized Energy Performance nnMonitoring / Management System. • In 2008, the Town adopted a resolution (reso 695-08) eliminating permit fees for residential solar installations.

• For the coming year our goal is to: Enact additional changes to the Town Code incorporating some LEED-related requirements.

Policy & Decision Making; Public Outreach: • Town Supervisor Jon Kaiman joined DEC Commissioner Pete Grannis and 30 other communities statewide in pledging to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as a “Climate Smart Community”, Thursday April 30, 2009. • We have adopted a staff conservation policy to turn off equipment at night Town of North Hempstead Green Procurement and Sustainable Practices Policy attached to email. • We are purchasing only Energy Star labeled office equipment. • Passed a resolution authorizing the adoption of a climate smart community pledge for the Town of North Hempstead (reso 298-2009). • A public education campaign specifically directed toward energy efficiency and sustainable development shall be integrated into the Building Program for the New Cassel Community Center. • LI Transportation Management's Guaranteed Ride Program (GRP) is an initiative that encourages Town employees to carpool and commute by public transportation. • Public Outreach: The Town continues to provide residents with Direct Mail outlining various environmental initiatives including: 1) E-Waste Recycling: North Hempstead is expanding its school recycling program to include e-waste drop-off for local residents at participating schools. Residents can bring discarded computers, televisions, and other electronic equipment to designated locations for free and safe drop-off. 2) S.T.O.P. Program: North Hempstead provides residents with four dates to dispose of hazardous household waste in an environmentally friendly manner. • Jack Frost Event: The Town organizes event for over 400 people at Herricks Community Center as well as broadcasts Town-wide on North Hempstead Television, to inform residents on ways to ensure energy savings throughout the winter. • The Town has been working closely with LIPA and National Grid in developing energy audits, retrofits, and participation in the Clean Energy Initiative programs, and well as Green Building Commissioning and will continue to do so in 2009 and through 2010.

Town of Hempstead

Adopted Clean Energy Action Plan: No

Adopted Energy Star Homes Policy for New Construction: Yes Building Efficiency and Retrofitting: • The Town of Hempstead is in the planning stages of a major retrofit for Hempstead Town Hall and has hired an ESCO to evaluate Town Hall's current condition and design a building retrofit that will increase the overall energy performance of the building while making needed improvements to the building.

Greening Fleets: • The Town of Hempstead has partnered with NYSERDA and National Grid to build a pure hydrogen, blended hydrogen, compressed natural gas (HCNG), and natural gas fueling station at the Department of Conservation of Waterways in Point Lookout, New York. This unique alternative fuel station will be the first hydrogen refueling station on Long Island. We applied for a GLICCC grant to cover the incremental costs of additional equipment for our hydrogen refueling station.

Renewables: •10 kw at Newbridge Park pool, Newbridge Road, Bellmore 10 kw at the Senior Citizen Center, Clubhouse Road, Merrick

•10 kw at Seamans Neck Park, Seaman's Neck Rd, Seaford •Wind turbines: 3 kw at the West Marina, Point Lookout, NY

Policy & Decision Making; Public Outreach: • In 2008, the Town of Hempstead hosted a total of 10 solar energy seminars at various locations throughout the Town. The public response was outstanding. In total, over 1,000 residents attended the town’s solar energy seminars in 2008. • The Town of Hempstead has partnered with New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) to site a student built, zero-energy house at Department of Conservation and Waterways facility in Point Lookout. The house achieves zero-energy status through various integrated systems including solar photovoltaics. This house was entered into the 2007 National Solar Decathlon, in Washington D.C.

Town of Oyster Bay

Adopted Clean Energy Action Plan: Yes - 1st in Nassau

Adopted Energy Star Homes Policy for New Construction: Yes

Building Efficiency and Retrofitting: • Plan to upgrade heating/cooling systems, windows, lighting, insulation, TBD by audit. • RFP for ESCO (Energy Service Company) energy audit being finalized. • Considering policy to make all new municipal buildings follow LEED standards. • Adopted policy to make Energy Star Homes a requirement; plan to place info on town website, develop brochure, develop handout to be included in building applications. • Looking into using biodiesel for heating buildings, will issue employee energy guidelines. Greening Fleets: • Town is a stakeholder with LI Clean Cities Coalition. • Town has applied for grants to cover the incremental costs of cleaner fuel vehicles. • In 2008 the town purchased a Toyota Prius and a Toyota Highlander and currently run all recycling trucks and heavy equipment at the Old Bethpage Solid Waste Disposal Complex on biodiesel. • Town plans to purchase several additional hybrid cars in 2009. • Residents with alternative fuel vehicles receive free beach stickers and municipal parking permits. • Town uses re-refined motor oil in all vehicles and have converted the first of three recycling trucks to hybrid electric / diesel. • Town is also experimenting with a device that converts water into hydrogen and injects it into the engine. • Electric Lawn mowers and golf carts were also purchased for the town’s golf course.

Renewables: • Looking to install a solar PV field at the former Old Bethpage Landfill. • Town heats a park building with BioHeat under a pilot program. • Town Purchases green power for the Hicksville Community Center. Policy & Decision Making; Public Outreach: • Regularly participates in Clean Energy Leadership Task Force meetings. • Held two seminars on energy conservation and LIPA’s Solar Pioneer Program in September and October, 2008. •Under a pilot program the town is installing induction-type street lights.

•Town purchased and distributed reusable shopping bags with our Clean Energy logo on them. •Town is looking to incorporate green amenities into the new Hicksville parking garage. •Town has initiated an employee carpooling program.

Suffolk County

Adopted Clean Energy Action Plan: Yes, first on LI to do so Building efficiency & retrofitting:

• Taking a prescriptive approach, making incremental changes in all or most of the buildings.

• We upgraded in 2008, are upgrading now and plan to upgrade in 2009 the following components: heating/cooling systems, windows, lighting, insulation and other Web based Building Management Systems at various County facilities.

• We performed major municipal facility building retrofit for the Medical Examiners Building and Bergen Point Waste Water Treatment Plant. These retrofits were completed in December 2008. •Suffolk County Department of Public Works performed $10.0 million energy conservation upgrades at the Medical Examiners Building and Bergen Point Waste Water Treatment Plant. The savings realized from the energy upgrades will pay for the financing of the projects. The upgrades included energy efficient lighting, premium efficiency motors, variable speed drives on fan and pump motors, a new high efficiency water cooled chiller plant, variable air volume controls for fume-hoods, and state of the art Building Management Systems. • We have passed a resolution/policy to require energy efficient building design and energy efficient technology or LEED standards in all new construction and renovations of municipal buildings.

• County Resolution 1215-2004 authorized the Commissioner of Public Works to institute a pilot project utilizing LEED design. • County Resolution 126-2006 authorized the Commissioner of Public Works to implement LEED 2.1 standards for County construction projects with construction cost of $1.0 million or more. • County Resolution 551-2008 authorized the Commissioner of Public Works to implement LEED 2.2 standards for County construction projects with construction cost of $1.0 million or more.

• Replaced oil fired inefficient boilers with natural gas fired high efficiency condensing boilers •Completed 40-kW and a 2-kW photovoltaic (solar panels) projects at the Police Headquarters building and at the Yaphank Farm. • Installed occupancy sensors to control lighting in perimeter offices in H. Lee Dennison Building.

For 2009 our goal is to: • To retrofit twelve (12) County buildings with energy efficient lighting, natural gas fired condensing boilers, and state of the art Building Management Systems. • To issue an Energy Performance based RFP for energy efficiency upgrades at the Riverhead Criminal Courts Building. • To perform lighting upgrades and install a small condensing summer boiler at the Cohalan Court Complex.

• To install condensing boilers at H. Lee Dennison Building. • To replace some of the exterior/parking lot lighting with LED and induction type lighting products. • To work with local utilities to showcase clean energy technologies using County buildings and facilities. • To increase our renewable energy portfolio from 15% to 25%. The County resolution 349-2005 authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works to purchase energy from sources that include a growing proportion of non-polluting renewable energy technologies with a goal of no less than 25% by 2010. Greening Fleets: • As a stakeholder we actively participate in programs held by Greater Long Island Clean Cities Coalition. • The County has purchased four 40-ft low floor hybrid transit buses, which was 80% funded by Federal Transit Administration (FTA), 10% NYS and 10% by the County. The buses were put in service on December 5, 2008. • Resolution 1284-2007 authorized to accept funds from Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in connection with the purchase of hybrid vehicles for purposes of fleet replacement. • In 2008 the County purchased thirty-two (32) hybrid vehicles. As of December 2008, the County has seventy (70) hybrid vehicles in its fleet. •As of 2008, all County diesel vehicles use B5 bio-diesel. There is one B20 bio-diesel fuel dispensing facility at Bergen Point Waste Water Treatment Plant and one B20 bio-diesel fuel dispensing facility at Indian Island in Riverhead. • Purchase of additional 55 clean diesel technology buses for 2009. • Use of Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) fuel throughout the entire fleet, which provides for 25% fewer particle emissions. • Emission retrofits and use of particulate filters on 107 buses. • In 2008 the County purchased thirty-two (32) hybrid vehicles. There are seventy (70) hybrid vehicles in our fleet. As of 2008, all County diesel vehicles use B5 bio-diesel. There is one B20 bio-diesel fuel dispensing facility at Bergen Point Waste Water Treatment Plant and one B20 bio-diesel fuel dispensing facility at Indian Island in Riverhead. • For the coming year (2009) our goal is to buy the following vehicles: a. One (1) CNG sedan. b. Fifteen (15) hybrid sedans. c. Seven (7) hybrid SUVs. Note: The above purchases are subject to availability of funds from the Federal and State Government.

Renewables: • Solar PV at Installed a 40-kW solar PV at the Police Headquarters building. • Installed a 2-kW solar PV at Suffolk County Farm (Yaphank). • A 50-kW solar PV system will be installed at the new Fourth Precinct building (estimated completion: 2010, Hauppauge). • RFP for a design/build wind turbine at Yaphank County Center will be re-issued when the location for the Affordable Housing and the Sports Arena as proposed by the County Executive are finalized. • Suffolk County passed a resolution (# 956-2005) to promote clean energy use in Suffolk County by providing a sales tax exemption for solar energy devices. • We are purchasing 15% green power through the Green Choice Program. • As of January 2007, all electricity consumed at the following three County facilities is clean energy through LIPA Green Choice Program: a. H. Lee Dennison Building.

b. William J. Rogers Building. c. John J. Foley Skilled Nursing Facility. • As of October 2008, 100% of electricity consumed at the Scully Estate is through LIPA Green Choice Program. • The Scully Estate will be the first County facility that has the potential for LEED Silver rating (30-points for an existing building). • Our goal for 2009 is to buy additional 10% of our electricity consumption from renewable energy sources. The County will then fully comply with resolution 349-2005.

Policy & Decision Making; Public Outreach: •We have adopted a staff conservation policy to turn off equipment at night. •We are purchasing only Energy Star labeled office equipment. • Resolution # 351-2003, adopting Local Law No. 16 – 2003, implementing Energy Star labeling program in Suffolk County. The resolution was passed May 29, 2003. • To educate the public in renewable energy, the County installed a 2-kW solar PV system at the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center in Yaphank. The County is also considering installing a small wind turbine at the Farm for demonstration and educational purposes. The facility is regularly visited by school children.

• Suffolk County has been recognized for Achievement by the Regional Commuter Choice Program in both 2007 and 2008 as a result of extensive promotion of its “Ride-Sharing” program. Through the NuRide website, a free 3rd party provider, residents match-up their commutes to each other and are able to contact and choose who they ride with each way. This non-traditional commuting program allows for commuters to match up with what could be different parties each way they commute depending on when and where they go. In three years this program has saved: • 211,000 Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMTs) • 12,500 Vehicle Trips • 92 Tons of CO2 Emissions

This program is utilized by 156 Suffolk County Employees saving – • 1,560 Vehicle Trips Each Week • 25,740 Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Each Week

• 2008 Outstanding Achievement Award In recognition of longstanding employee commuter benefit programs that help reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality in the New York Metropolitan Region

• Ban the use of low-efficiency Incandescent Lamps The County Executive Honorable Steve Levy issued the Executive Order No. 10-2007 that bans the purchase of low-efficiency incandescent lamps for use at any Suffolk County facility on and after January 1, 2008.

Suffolk County Townships Town of Babylon

Adopted Clean Energy Action Plan: Yes

Adopted Energy Star Homes Policy for New Construction: Yes August 2006, (First Town on LI to do so) Building Efficiency and Retrofitting: • Have upgraded windows and are currently updating heating and cooling systems, lighting, insulation and controls. •A retrofit of a major municipal facility has been approved and work has begun but not yet been completed. • Adopted LEED Standard for Commercial Construction over 4000 sq ft. • 2009 goal is to complete our pilot of 300 retrofitted houses via the Long Island Green Homes Program, plus 50 PV installations financed through Solarized Green Homes. Greening Fleets: •Stakeholder in Long Island Green Cities Coalition. •All passenger vehicles purchased for fleet since 2005 have been hybrids. •Recently purchased 5 smart cars for public safety.

Renewable Energy: •Solar PV already on Tanner Park Pavilion and will be added on North Lindenhurst pool pavilion. •In the process of installing wind turbines on Tanner Senior Center. •Town modified solar code requirements to reduce impediments and encourage residential solar panel installations. •Purchasing 10% green power through the Green Choice program. •On Earth Day the town announced Solarized Green Homes which allocates $520,000 to finance the remainder of what homeowners can expect to finance out of pocket for PVs, typically, after LIPA rebates, Fed and NYS tax credit, amounting to $8,662.50.

Policy and Decision-Making: •Established the unique LI Green Homes Program to provide a financing mechanism for homeowners through the town for efficiency audits and upgrades. The Program has gotten national attention. We have a weekly readout on Green Home results. •Have adopted staff conservation policy to turn off equipment at night. •Purchasing Energy Star labeled office equipment. •We are committed to public outreach, and in partnership with Covanta Energy award the Covantage EcoTech Scholarships to students in the Town. We deliver regular presentations to civics, libraries, fraternal organizations etc. on LI Green Homes. •Other actions: •We have provided ongoing advice to LI towns and municipalities around the country, leading up to the launch in April 2009 of the Babylon Project, a new non-profit to help other municipalities.

Town of Huntington

Adopted Clean Energy Action Plan: Yes

Adopted Energy Star Homes Policy for New Construction: Yes Building Efficiency and Retrofitting:

• We are not planning a major retrofit, but rather re-evaluating cost effective changes we can make that will improve the energy efficiency of town hall and other town facilities based on several LIPA audits done on several facilities. Already upgraded heating, window, lighting, exterior doors in Town Hall and other facilities over the past 5 years and will continue these efforts.

Greening Fleets: • Huntington continues to replace older vehicles where possible with alternative energy vehicles (hybrids) and those vehicles with increased fuel efficiency. At present the town has 27 hybrid vehicles in its inventory and has replaced a number of gasoline powered equipment with electric versions. • Huntington was the first town to offer free parking at railroad stations, parking meters and beaches for residents who drive alternative fuel vehicles. • Huntington’s Renewable Energy Task Force has been meeting on a regular basis and will be providing regular reports to the Town Board. (Resolution #2007-652). Renewables:

• We modified our solar codes requirements to reduce impediments and encourage residential solar panel installations. • Huntington has passed legislation requiring all new commercial buildings to meet LEED Green Building standards. Resolution #2008-469. • Modified the town code to permit building up to six stories but the main building must then attain a Silver certified rating with LEED (resolution #2008-341 E4g) • We have adopted a resolution/policy to strengthen building code to require Energy Star Labled Homes standards for new home construction in our Township, end of 2007. New conditions added this year (Resolution #2008-336). • The town has provided two training sessions on the new ratings. The first session was for architects and engineers and explained “certified” plans that would be necessary. The second training was for architects, builders and contractors and explained the new Energy Star rules effective January 1, 2009. • Supervisor issued an executive order in 2005 regarding turning off equipment at night; he has revamped that order and reissued the policy again including a “no idle” clause for town vehicles. • A resolution was also passed (2008-570) requiring department heads to monitor energy usage and lower energy costs wherever possible and set a target goal of 20% reduction. Policy & Decision Making; Public Outreach: • Huntington has consistently offered seminars on Photovoltaics (Solar Energy) to its residents through LIPA and RELI programs. This past year, we also included Home Energy Performance with Solar Energy. Huntington also provided a seminar for local special districts on Solar Energy, given by RELI and LIPA.

Town of Smithtown

Adopted Clean Energy Action Plan: No

Adopted Energy Star Homes Policy for New Construction: Yes

Building Efficiency & Retrofitting: • We upgraded in 2008 and plan to continue upgrading in 2009: Heating/cooling systems, Windows, Lighting, Insulation. • We closed off the fireplace chimneys in some historic buildings to reduce heat loss. • A major municipal facility building retrofit was completed as of: January 12, 2009. The retrofit has been approved and work has begun but is not yet completed. • We are in the planning stage of evaluating a major retrofit, & expect to start work this year. • An historic property home was retrofitted in 2008 with new energy efficient windows, etc. • Smithtown is in the process of major street lighting system upgrades to reduce energy consumption. • A consulting engineer has been retained and is preparing designs and specifications for the upgrading of the Town Recycling Center. The recycling center is Smithtown’s largest energy consumer. The upgrade will replace existing equipment including electric motors, belts and lights to reduce energy consumption and to increase the recovery of recyclable materials.

Greening Fleets: • Had a policy since 2007 of purchasing ONLY alternative fuel non-emergency vehicles. We have applied for grants to cover any incremental higher costs of these vehicles. • Added a large number of alternative fuel vehicles to the municipal fleet in 2008. Four sixwheel snow plows, 2 vans, 3 pickup trucks, 5 cars and a street sweeper – all powered by CNG. These vehicles joined 22 CNG contract dedicated refuse trucks, 3 electric cars, 6 hybrid electric Ford Escape SUV’s, 2 CNG cars, 3 E85 capable cars, and a Chevrolet pickup truck that can run on either gasoline or CNG. • Smithtown is also using biodiesel to power equipment at the Town Recycling Center. • 100% of light trucks, cars, or refuse vehicles purchased in calendar year 2009 are/will be alternative fuel vehicles. • Utilizing the municipal vehicle fleet as a catalyst the Town of Smithtown is working to establish CNG vehicle fueling stations that are open to the public. • Smithtown had 20 Town employees trained in 2008 by the Natural Gas Vehicle Institute on the maintenance and repair of natural gas vehicle systems, significantly increasing the number of people on Long Island capable of maintaining such alternatively fueled vehicles and further improving the viability of alternative fuel vehicles on Long Island. • Smithtown has funded and will be soliciting bids during 2009 for a new CNG fueled 10 wheel refuse collection truck for the Parks Department. • The Town of Smithtown has applied for Federal CMAQ funding to convert two (more) existing diesel powered snow plows to run on CNG instead, and to defray the cost of replacing two (more) older diesel powered snow plows with two new CNG fueled snow plows. • For the coming year our goal is to continue the conversion of the municipal vehicle fleet to alternative (cleaner, cheaper and domestic) fuels and to work with other organizations to increase the availability of publicly accessible alternative fuel infrastructure on Long Island.

Renewables: • This year we started the process of selecting a facility to be the location for photovoltaic solar panels, solar water heating, wind turbines, or fuel cells and are issuing an RFP. • Solar PV at the Municipal Recycling Center, 85 Old Northport Rd, Kings Park: 15Kw funded and planned for installation in the Fall of 2009.

• Wind turbines also planned for the Municipal Recycling Center, 85 Old Northport Rd, Kings Park: a 10Kw facility is in the 2010 Town Capital Budget.

• Policy: We are planning to modify our solar codes requirements to reduce impediments and encourage residential solar panel installations in 2009. • Policy: We are purchasing 15 % green power through the Green Choice Program, started in 2004.

Policy & Decision Making / Public Outreach: • A Power Point presentation of Smithtown’s CNG refuse collection program includes information pertaining to the environmental benefits and financial savings of the program. • We have adopted a staff conservation policy to turn off equipment at night. (Patrick R. Vecchio, Town Supervisor Executive Order, April 29, 2007.)

• Smithtown officials participate in the Clean Energy Leadership Task Force, serve on the Board of Directors of The Greater Long Island Clean Cities Coalition, continue to speak at numerous public events annually to describe the Smithtown Alternative Fuel Vehicle Program and to provide assistance to both organizations and individuals interested in the benefits of alternative fuel. Smithtown distributes flyers/educational material on compact fluorescent bulbs, the energy benefits of recycling, its alternative fuel vehicle program, etc.

Adopted Clean Energy Action Plan: Yes

Town of Islip

Adopted Energy Star Homes Policy for New Construction: Yes Building Efficiency and Retrofitting

• Town of Islip entered into a contract with the New York Power Authority to provide a comprehensive energy efficiency audit of Town offices and facilities. • NYPA will then work with the Town on implementing any or all of its recommendations and help search for potential grant funding or low interest loans for the energy saving improvements. • Starting February 1, 2009, all new subject dwellings will be required to have a HERS rater certify that the dwelling will comply with all aspects of the Energy Star program. • The Town of Islip held an informational seminar for local builders, contractors, architects, etc. to go over the new Energy Star requirements, how to implement them in new residential construction, the Town’s inspection process for Energy Star and how to comply. • The Town is also investigating adopting LEED or equivalent standards for new commercial construction in 2009.

Greening Fleets • Town is currently investigating converting its Public Works fleet. Current options being looked at are CNG and/or Diesel 2010 standard vehicles. • The Town is considering proposals regarding the installation of CNG stations to service converted or purchased CNG vehicles. • The Town has also purchased several hybrid vehicles as part of its light-duty fleet and will look to explore other alternative fuel options as well. • The Town of Islip Resource Recovery Agency is exploring the possibility of private refuse carters under contract with the Town employing CNG vehicles. • The Department of Parks & Recreation, which has a fleet of 175 golf carts for the three courses it operates within the town, is working on changing over its golf cart fleet from gas to electric. The plan is for the entire fleet to be electric in 2010. • Town is investigating available electric car programs.

Renewables • Town Board adopted a resolution amending the Town’s Zoning Code to allow the installation of accessory wind energy turbines on residential and industrial properties, becoming the first municipality on Long Island to adopt such provisions into its code. • The Town is pursuing solar installations at two landfills, the Blydenburgh Landfill and the Lincoln Avenue Landfill, as well as at MacArthur Airport. The Town also received a grant in 2008 from the federal government through Congressman Steve Israel’s office for the design of solar panel installations at the Blydenburgh Landfill. • The Town of Islip continues to streamline the permitting process for rooftop solar panels. A new survey is no longer required by the Town provided that an accurate survey of the property exists. A hand drawn layout of the solar panels is acceptable, eliminating the need for a design professional to draw up plans. Certification of the design from an independent engineer is no longer required. The Town will accept the certification of engineers upon the initial manufacturing of the solar panels. The permit application fee has been reduced to $15 and the review process expedited to only a few days in most cases. The Town is investigating self certification by engineer/architect as part of the approval process. Policy & Decision Making / Public Outreach: • The town instituted a new residential e-waste collection program, the first of its kind in New York State, which allows residents to place their e-waste alongside their regular recyclables on the last Wednesday of the month. • The Town’s Department of Environmental Control has also established drop-off locations for e-waste within certain Town buildings for those who are unable to make the trip to the recycling facility. • The Town has installed a wind anemometer at the East Islip Marina to determine the viability of installing a wind turbine(s) at the site. • The town held two energy efficiency seminars for residents in October 2008 to show residents what they can do to reduce their energy consumption and carbon footprint. • The Town hosted a LIPA and RELI seminar concerning solar and wind power initiatives. • Islip provides free recycling bins to residents and focuses on residential education and awareness. • A Town Recycling Educator will go to the various schools and civic organizations to give lessons and tips on recycling and other environmentally friendly activities. • A direct mail program to residents is also in place to provide information on each year’s recycling schedule, dates for the bi-annual Stop Throwing Out Pollutants (STOP) Day and other important information. Islip has also used radio advertisements to increase awareness of its STOP Days and recycling which have helped generate increased turnouts. • The Town established a Clean Energy Committee that meets regularly to discuss and implement green programs and policies in Islip.

• The Town participates in the regular Clean Energy Leadership Task Force meetings. • Islip has been replacing existing street lights with energy efficient induction lights. • The Town is in the process of installing environmental awareness signs paid for by private contractors.

Town of Brookhaven Adopted Clean Energy Action Plan: Yes

Adopted Energy Star Homes Policy for New Construction: Yes (06) - helped develop original bill. Building efficiency & retrofitting: • Plan to upgrade in 2009 heating and cooling systems in several buildings. • Resolution presented in January 2009 to require LEED standards for municipal buildings. • LEED standards required for big box buildings (25,000 sq ft +). Greening Fleets: • Applied for grants to cover the incremental costs of alternative fuel vehicles in 2008. • Purchased 10 Ford escape hybrids. • 100% of refuse haulers purchased in 2009 will be alternative fuel vehicles. • Planning to double our CNG capacity. Renewables: No new update for 2008.

Policy & Decision Making; Public Outreach: • We have adopted a staff conservation policy to turn off equipment at night. • Enacted local law #2 “Green Procurement Policy” to purchase only Energy Star labeled office equipment.

Other Actions: •We intend on implementing the Green Homes Program as well as creating incentives for solar installation using stimulus funds.

Town of Riverhead

Adopted Clean Energy Action Plan: Yes

Adopted Energy Star Homes Policy for New Construction: Yes

Building Efficiency and Retrofitting: • Upgrading in 2009 heating and cooling systems and lighting in municipal buildings. • Resolution 764, all new municipal buildings will meet LEED standards. New Town Hall addition will be rated LEED Certified, if not a higher rating. • Senior Center retrofit approved but work has not begun yet.

Renewables • Planning an 8-10 megawatt solar electric project at Town’s Landfill. • Riverhead has requested a proposal to install a photovoltaic system at the sewage treatment plant. Also soliciting proposals for wind. • Adopted legislation providing for wind energy systems on agricultural property, Res. 865-2008. Considering similar legislation for residential properties. • Sewer and Scavenger Waste Districts operate on a peak load reduction program; • Exploring the feasibility of utilizing biosolids generated at the plant to add to sod farms as a soil conditioner. This would reduce the amount of fuel needed to transport the biosolids to landfills in Ohio and Georgia. Green Vehicles • The Sewer and Scavenger Waste Districts use electric GEM cars for operations and maintenance at the plant. • Adopted policy that all non-pursuit vehicles in police department will be energy efficient vehicles.

Policy & Decision Making; Public Outreach: • A current contractual condition of sale with both Riverhead Resorts and Rechler Equities is the requirement for a minimum of LEED certification for EPCAL. • Endorsed US Mayors Climate Protection Agreement in June 2007, Res. 625. • Joined ICLEI and are using software to quantify carbon footprint and achieve measurable reductions. • All desktop computers have been replaced with Dell’s thermally optimized systems which operate using up to 70% less power. • We purchased the Energy Smart configurations whose default power settings exceed Energy Star standards. They also operate at cooler internal temperatures and use significantly less energy to maintain. • Presentations were offered to at least 6 schools on the east end about conservation and renewables, and received some press for them. • Energy Advisory Committee Sponsored a LIPA & National Grid seminar for the public at Riverhead library. • Seminar on peak oil offered at Town Hall and was covered on local TV station.

Town of Southold

Adopted Clean Energy Action Plan: No

Adopted Energy Star Homes Policy for New Construction: No, but looking into it. • Working on exterior lighting code as part of Master Plan

Town of Shelter Island Adopted Clean Energy Action Plan: Yes

Adopted Energy Star Homes Policy for New Construction: No, but looking into it. • Doing audit of Town Hall building.

Town of Southampton Adopted Clean Energy Action Plan: Yes

Adopted Energy Star Homes Policy for New Construction: Yes. Southampton’s version of the law is the strictest on Long Island as it sets “tiers” requiring higher energy efficiency standards for larger homes.

Building Efficiency and Retrofitting: • Upgrading lighting in all or most buildings. • A new heating system for Town Hall is in the planning stages for 2012. • Town Hall just got a new LIPA audit (last one was 2004) which recommends additional lighting upgrades, motion sensors/lighting controls and vending machine and computer measures to save energy, which will be implemented starting immediately. • The Town Board is considering new dark sky compliant and energy efficient lighting in the parking lot of Town Hall. • ‘Sustainable Southampton’ (Town’s Green committee) is currently considering recommending LEED certification or equivalent for municipal and commercial buildings Town-wide. • The Town has joined ICLEI and is working toward doing an inventory of government facilities to determine energy usage/carbon footprint and to formulate a baseline for developing policies and strategies for reduction. The Green Committee is working on preliminary recommendations to save energy and costs in the short-term while working on the blueprint for the future (Climate Action Plan). • The Town Board is about to hold a public hearing for a new lighting Code that will require all residential and commercial lighting to be dark sky compliant as well as energy efficient. • 2009 Goals: Formulate a Climate Action Plan; create an energy office/ program to assist with home weatherization programs (modeled after Babylon); attain Block Grant monies to kickstart programs. Greening Fleets: • Resolution 2005-590 adopted a Clean Energy Action Plan which, among other things, requires the Town Management Services Administrator to review vehicle specifications prior to any new Town vehicle purchase to determine whether a potential comparable alternative fuel vehicle exists.

• In 2004 and 2006 two (2) hybrid vehicles were purchased. • For 2009: Work on creating a fleet management plan for all Town vehicles- once we can assess our vehicle stock we can make recommendations related to phasing out certain types and phasing in alternative fuel vehicles.

Renewables: • We have a very user-friendly and progressive solar and wind code already on the books. The Town currently runs a program to grant up to $2500 of individual rebates for solar installations on a first-come, first-served basis. • Under the Green Choice Program, the Town contracted with a renewable energy provider, New Wind Energy, to purchase annually 3,466,612 kWh of wind energy credits at a wind energy premium cost of .014 cents per kWh, for a total annual contract amount of $48,533. The contract is for five years, commenced on October 1, 2004 and will expire September 30, 2009. • In 2006, the Town joined the LIPA Green Choice Municipal Incentive Program. This program, implemented to encourage more municipalities to support renewable energy, provided a rebate to the Town of up to 50 percent of our costs of renewable energy credits (as assessed on enrolled Town accounts), up to a certain maximum rebate amount each year (as determined by LIPA). LIPA discontinued the program effective the end of 2008, so we no longer get any rebate of our additional costs for renewable energy credits. The Town will need to determine whether or not it wishes to enter into a new contract with New Wind Energy or some other renewable energy provider later this year. • The Town Board was a sponsor at Sag Harbor’s Energy Fair in 2008 and will again participate in 2009. The Green committee has a new education subcommittee working on public education through PSAs on our local Sea TV channel, the Town’s website, library events, and other outreach programs. • In connection with the 5 East End Towns, Southampton is currently engaged in a feasibility study with the Volpe Center for a coordinated bus-rail service to help create a unified and continuous transportation system to reduce car use.

Town of East Hampton

No new report provided for ‘08

Adopted Energy Star Homes Policy for New Construction: No.

Clean Energy Leadership Task Force Meeting held at the Molloy College Suffolk Campus at Republic Airport.

Participating in the discussion at a meeting of the Clean Energy Leadership Task Force, is Brookhaven Town Councilman Steve Fiore Rosenfeld Neal Lewis and Beth Fiteni of the Sustainability Institute facilitating a meeting of the Task Force.

Beth Fiteni stands next one of the Town of Hempsteads new hybrid vehicles.

Presenters at Task Force meetings: Renewable Energy Long Island Executive Director Gordian Raacke (above) and Mark Lowery (right), from the New York DEC Office of Climate Change.

April 2008 Clean Energy Leadership Task Force Agenda • Overview of McKinsey Report on achieving greenhouse gas reduction targets - Matt Parsons, McKinsey and Company • New conservation programs from National Grid - Rudy Wynter, National Grid • Implementation of Energy Star Homes Policy - Discussion panel with several towns • Biodiesel Workshop - Rita Ebert, Clean Cities • AEG, Update on Uniform Solar Code - Bruce Humenik • Introducing LICAN project- Gordian Raacke, RELI September 2008 Clean Energy Leadership Task Force Agenda • Introduction from Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray • Energy Star Homes law update • Efficient Street Lights- Former Congressman George Hockbrueckner & John Cicale, VP, City Energy Services • Power factor correction, capacitating reactive energy - Mitch Allen, Certified Energy Consultants • LI Green Homes - Dorian Dale, Babylon Township • LIPA: Introduce Walter Hoefer, Dir. of Municipal & School Programs - Update on LIPA programs for municipalities • Reducing Red Tape for Solar report - Kyle Rabin, Network for New Energy Choices • CCE: Recycling report • Annual Alt Fuel Vehicle Conference Oct. 24, 2008 - Rita Ebert, Clean Cities • Solar Tour, Sat. October 4, 2008 • Discussion: updates on new initiatives from municipalities December 2008 Clean Energy Leadership Task Force Agenda • Updating Leading the Way report- request for submissions - Conversation about project status- any obstacles? • NYPA's new team - Richie Kessel, Chairman & CEO, and Sharon Laudisi, Business Development Specialist, NYPA • Carbon Footprint Project for LI - Angela Vincent, ICLEI • Suffolk County Energy Alliance - Chuck Schwartz, LI Green • East Hampton Streetlighting - Susan Harder, Dark Skies • Announcements & Updates: • Mike Deering, Dir. Environmental Affairs and Walter Hoefer, Dir. of Municipal & Non-profit Programs, LIPA • Rita Ebert, Greater LI Clean Cities • Solar Codes update • Suffolk County Planning Dept. Green Building Policy • Brief update on Greenbuild • Kyle Rabin, Network for New Energy Choices

Sample Clean Energy Action Plan The County/Town of ___________ adopts the following set of goals for 2008: 1. To identify municipal facilities to target for energy audits; and to meet with LIPA and discuss their commercial construction program for building retrofits, and meet with NYPA to discuss their financing program for building retrofits. 2. To create an internal energy task force, or assign a commissioner to collect data and analyze the possibilities, within a given timeline for action. 3. To select a priority energy efficiency project involving one major facility which incorporates a comprehensive set of clean energy technologies. (For example, retrofitting the Town Hall with energy efficient lighting fixtures and windows, a geothermal heating and cooling system, etc.) 4. To adopt one (or a few) easily implemented technologies across many facilities. (For example, changing “exit” light fixtures to energy efficient LED light bulbs in several municipal buildings.) 5. To pass an Executive Order mandating green building practices for all new construction and major renovations of town owned facilities. 6. Strengthen building code to include Energy Star Labeled Homes requirement for new home construction. 7. To create a policy to phase in alternative fuel (e.g. natural gas, biodiesel, etc.) and/or hybrid vehicles into the municipal vehicle fleet. 8. To evaluate which municipal facility might be best suited for an installation of solar panels/wind and prepare applications for funding of a solar/wind project. 9. To review town building codes and evaluate the need for changes that will eliminate unnecessary impediments to using renewables and energy efficient improvements (i.e. solar photovoltaics). 10. To purchase “green power” through the Green Choices program. 11. To adopt a policy of purchasing Energy Star rated office equipment. 12. To pass an Executive Order making energy efficient workplace practices a mandate. This would include motion sensors, turning off computers at night, bottless water coolers etc. 13. To continue to participate in the Clean Energy Leadership Task Force's tri-annual meetings to continue being informed about clean energy technologies and financial incentives available to municipalities.

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Sustainability Institute at Molloy 7180 Republic Airport, Farmingdale, NY 11735 516-678-5000 ext: 7562 • [email protected]

Many thanks to the municipal staff and officials who participate in the Clean Energy Leadership Task Force for contributing to this report and for their efforts in implementing clean energy projects to make Long Island greener. Many thanks also to the Rauch Foundation & Long Island Community Foundation for providing grant support for the work of the Task Force.

Thank you also to the Baker Foundation for their support of the launch of the Clean Energy Leadership Task Force in 2004.