Efficiency

Optimize energy and chemical use at drinking water/wastewater facilities and decrease chloride in wastewater discharges.

Invest in larger energy efficiency projects through performance contracting or other funding or through smaller retro-commissioning/retrofit projects in city-owned/school buildings.

Adopt development/design standards and programs that facilitate infill, redevelopment, and adaptable buildings.

Conduct or participate in a buy local campaign for community members and local businesses.

Create a program to finance septic system upgrades.

Adopt a sustainable purchasing policy or administrative guidelines/practices directing that the city purchase at least:

Work with homeowners and businesses in environmentally sensitive areas and areas where standard septic systems are not the least-cost option to promote innovative waste water systems, including central sewer extensions.

Create, assist with and promote local food production/distribution within the city:

Adopt and implement guidelines or design standards/incentives for at least one of the following stormwater infiltration/reuse practices:

Make no/low cost indoor lighting and operational changes in city-owned/school buildings to reduce energy costs.