Preliminary Program Concept for UDEQ Performance Track-Style Program

Environmental Improvement Projects that Facilities Could Consider Implementing

(To be used as basis for future discussion only - no final agreements reached) (11/19/01)





ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT CATEGORY TIER 1 TIER 2 TIER 3
Waste Reduction:

- waste water discharges

- stormwater runoff contamination reduction

- air emissions

- hazardous waste generated

- solid waste generated

- conserve office paper

- adopt inventory system to avoid leftover, expired or unused materials

- recycling opportunities

      
Pollution Prevention:

- toxic/hazardous materials use

- pesticide and herbicide use

- improve equipment efficiency
(enhance maintenance program)

- incorporate P2 methods into materials and equipment purchases

- best management practices

- above-ground and underground storage tanks - who is responsible for what?

- discharge prevention, containment and countermeasures plan

- life cycle approach

      
Water Conservation:

- water usage rate

- implement simple water efficiency measures
(eg, leaks in facility, irrigation system, sprinklers, etc.)

- implement additional water efficiency measures
(eg, faucet aerators, automatic faucet shutoff valves, efficient toilets/ urinals, native landscaping, etc.)

     
Energy Conservation:

- energy consumption

- energy assessment of facility
(by energy utility or energy service co.)

- install energy efficient technologies
(eg, lighting, heating/ ventilation/ air conditioning, office equipment, building design, water heating, industrial equipment, refrigeration,
food service, waste heat recovery, etc.)

     
Land Use Planning

- heat island

- green architecture

      
Vehicle Use Env.al Impact Reduction:

- alternative fuel vehicles

- trip generation (reduce vehicle miles traveled)

- fleet vehicle maintenance and efficiency

- commuter trip reduction
(eg, in-house commuter trip reduction coordinator, preferential parking for car or van pools, parking cashout, bus passes for free or at discount, etc.)

- improve transportation equipment utilization
(eg, eliminate unnecessary delivery trips, etc.)

     
Miscellaneous Env.al Impacts: (Idaho calls this Good Neighbor Actions)

- reduce noise pollution

- reduce nighttime light pollution

- reduce odors

- "green" purchasing program
(eg, recycled content materials, re-refined motor oil, energy-efficient equipment, low-toxic cleaners/ coating/ finishings/ adhesives, etc.)

     
Other:

- watershed and ecosystem management

- sustainable business practices

- env.al-economic partnerships