The National Association of Counties (NACo) has released a publication entitled “2012 Emerging Sustainability Strategies in America’s Counties.”  The report highlights the latest sustainability strategies that county governments are implementing throughout the country.   NACo’s Green Government Advisory Board identified the following as promising solutions to county government’s sustainability challenges:

1. Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Development
2. Community-wide Energy Management
3. Community-scale (Distributed) Wind Power Generation
4. Purchase of Bio-based Products
5. Conversion Technologies
6. Environmental Media Buying
7. Bicycle Sharing Programs
8. Power Purchase Agreements
9. Smart & Connected County Facilities
10. Energy  & Water Conservation in County Corrections Facilities
11. Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy in County Water Facilities
12. Implementation of the International Green Construction Code (IgCC)
13. Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Programs
14. Going Green through Information Technology Improvements
15. Building Energy Performance Disclosure
16. Community Choice Aggregation
17. Plastic Bag Regulations & Fees

To view the full report, click here.