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Online: Green Government Initiative fact sheets
Posted 8 October 2008
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Published by National Association of Counties (original article)
The National Association of Counties' (NACo) Green Government initiative has been compiling information about the ways in which counties across the United States are putting sustainable practices into place. Their fact sheets cover a range of topics, from solar and geothermal energy in county facilities to choosing a "green team".
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All Green Government Initiative fact sheets can be found at www.greencounties.org under the Publications and Presentations link. Each fact sheet is written with contribution from Green Government Initiative sponsors and advisory board members.
Here are a selection of the fact sheets to-date:
- Solar Energy for County Facilities
This fact sheet provides an overview of how solar energy can be used as a renewable energy source in county buildings. It includes an overview of costs and benefits, case studies, resources, and a discussion of incentives for businesses and residents. - Counties and Commercial Green Buildings
This fact sheet provides an overview of aspects to green commercial buildings, incentive programs, funding options, national recognition and certifications, and much more. - Solid Waste Management, Recycling and E-Waste
This fact sheet provides an overview to the challenges and possible solutions of managing the growing problem of solid waste and also explores how to implement county programs for recycling, especially for e-waste. - Geothermal Energy in County Facilities
This fact sheet provides a basic overview of geothermal energy and its benefits, how it is used in county buildings, best practice examples, and company resources. - Creating a Green County Team (pdf)
This fact sheet assists counties looking to advance green government practices across their agencies and communities with a team of staff members to help facilitate the effort - County Buildings: Energy Efficiency and Performance Contracting
A fact sheet on utilizing performance contracts for energy efficiency improvements of county buildings
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