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Go Green. Save Green.
Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce
March 17, 2009
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Agenda
Getting Started Simple Opportunities
– Reducing Electricity Usage– Reducing Water Consumption– Evaluating Purchased Products and Services
Maintaining Momentum Q&A
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What is “Going Green”?
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Getting Started
What do I want to
accomplish?
What am I
truly willing
to commit?
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The Path to Success
Know your starting point Set aggressive yet realistic goals Develop metrics Measure, report and reward Lead by example
Goals
Baseline
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Opportunities Are Everywhere
Keep your eyes open and your mind engaged.
Electricity Water Purchased Products and Services Transportation Waste Building Envelope Renewables …
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Electricity
Minimize usage, put each kWh to maximum use. Use utility bills to measure success.
– Demand and usage charges
Simple Steps:– Enable power saving settings on your work and home
computers.– Unplug equipment (automatic timers).– Efficient equipment - lighting (fluorescent
and LED), appliances (Energy Star).
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Financing/Incentives for Efficiency
Federal, State, and Utility Incentives:– www.dsireusa.org
Efficiency: Utilities– www.nstar.com– www.nationalgridus.com
Renewables: MTC– www.masstech.org
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Water
Put every gallon of water to maximum use. Use water bills to benchmark and measure
success. Simple Steps:
– Efficient equipment - Low flow, dual flush toilets, low flow shower heads, efficient appliances.
– Repair leaks– Conserve
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Purchased Products and Services
What’s lurking in the products and services you buy? Product Toxicity Paper Packaging Ask Yourself:
– What’s it made of?– Where did it come from?– What happens to it when I’m done?– Alternatives?
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Maintaining Momentum
Change Begins at the Top
Continuous Improvement Not Immediate Excellence
Manageable Steps
Communicate, Communicate, Communicate
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Going Green
is the process of continually reducing your environmental impact.
It is founded on long-term vision and strong resolve.
And often starts with simple steps.
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Questions?