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In an effort to be more environmentally conscious Currituck, North Carolina pledges to...
Reduce Energy Usage
Currituck County's approximate power bill for 2008 is $450,000. The county will try to reduce the energy usage by 10% for a $45,000 savings in 2009.
Implement practices that can save energy by:
- Turning off lights and electronics when not in frequent use
- Tightening existing building to seal air leaks with weather stripping, sealants, insulation or caulking
- Using the most efficient light source for the application: i.e. compact fluorescent and high - performance fluorescent systems
- Buying Energy Star heating and cooling systems
- Using automatic controls to turn off lights or dim lights
- Tuning up HVAC equipment yearly
- Installing programmable thermostats
- Changing air filters regularly
- Sealing heating and cooling ducts
- Educate staff
Reduce Waste
The tipping fee for just one ton of trash is $68.00, whereas one ton of recyclables fee is $45.00. For every ton recycled the County will save $23.00 per ton.
Implement practices to reduce waste by:
- Printing double sided and only when needed
- Recycling and eliminate use of plastics
- Purchasing office supplies containing recycled materials including paper,pens, and other office products
- Canceling unnecessary publications and unwanted mail
- Eliminating paper files and save documents electronically
- Make use of technology!
Current Accomplishments
- Design of Maple Commerce Park
- Conducted Going Green Expo
- Public Education
- Energy conservation
- Recycling
- Water harvesting
- Pesticide container recycling
- Gathered information to create website
- Compiled list of "green" resources
- Working with developers to design green subdivision
- Continuing to working toward becoming the premier "green" County in the northeast
- Developed partnerships with local & state agencies
- Future "Going Green" Opportunities
- County Facilities/ Projects
- Retrofit Test Building (Parks & Recreation)
- Retrofit or replace County Buildings with green features as opportunities arise
Adopted Plans & Policies
- Green Procurement Policy
- Set Policy for Maintaining Energy Efficient Temperature
Currituck Goes Green
Alternative Energy
Low Impact Development
Grants and Funding
Sustainable Resolution
Sustainability Means... Focusing on the environmental, economic, and social characteristics of our community in order to meet the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations.
Currituck County's Sustainability Plan includes the following.
- Outlines broad, inclusive, and community responsive sustainability goals to complement Land Use Plan
- Serves as umbrella over all other efforts
- Coordinates all county departments and resources
- Identifies gaps for future initiatives
- Eligible for grant funding
The end results of developing a well defined Sustainability Plan equals savings of money, natural resources or our heritage.
Additional Links on Sustainability for Business