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:
- Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Development
- Community-wide Energy Management
- Community-scale (Distributed) Wind Power Generation
- Purchase of Bio-based Products
- Conversion Technologies
- Environmental Media Buying
- Bicycle Sharing Programs
- Power Purchase Agreements
- Smart & Connected County Facilities
- Energy & Water Conservation in County Corrections Facilities
- Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy in County Water Facilities
- Implementation of the International Green Construction Code (IgCC)
- Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Programs
- Going Green through Information Technology Improvements
- Building Energy Performance Disclosure
- Community Choice Aggregation
- Plastic Bag Regulations & Fees
To view the full report, click here.