Community Development has a strong commitment to promote community-wide sustainability strategies and the principles of sustainable practice.
City Council approved an Energy Management Program in June 2009, with the following five key components:
- Energy Efficiency Goals for City-Owned Facilities
- Renewable Energy Applications and Development
- Fuel Consumption & Savings
- Investment in Hybrid Vehicles
- A “Green City” Program
Community Development Sustainability Programs
Coastal Bend Green Living and Building Partnership (CDGLBP)
Weatherization Assistance Program
ENERGY STAR
OTHER RESOURCES
City Services' Environmental Focus
EPA Green Communities Program
The EPA Green Communities program is a web-based toolkit and planning guide to help communities become more sustainable. The toolkit provides a five-step approach for communities to use in developing a community-wide action agenda. Resources and case studies are provided to assist the development of each step.
http://www.epa.gov/greenkit/index.htm
