1. Analyze data for energy conservation & efficiencies
2. Perform energy audits
3. Undertake Energy efficiency projects
   • SCPD Headquarters
   • Medical examiners building
   • Citi Park
   • Farmingville Health center
   • Sewage Treatment Plants
4. Adopt easily implemented technologies
   • Light pollution reduction at 6th district court
5. Develop Policy on alternative fuel vehicles
   • Pilot bio-diesel fuel program at bergen point
   • 4 hybrid buses to replace diesel
   • 59 clean diesel technology buses which reduce emissions 85%
   • Ultra low sulfur diesel fuel
6. Install solar panels
   • Police headquarters
7. Purchase energy star office equipment
8. Use green building practices
9. Meet regularly with LIPA, NYPA, & Keyspan
10. Participate in the Clean Energy Leadership Task Force

1. USE ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES
   • Alternative Fuel Vehicle Program
   • Green Fuels Filling Stations
   • LI Bus Compressed Natural Gas Fleet
   • Diesel Emissions Reduction Programs
   • Vehicle Idling Reduction Measures
2. REDUCE AUTOMOBILE USE AND
   TRAFFIC CONGESTION
   • Travel Demand Management
   • Traffic Signal Coordination
   • Roadway Improvements
   • Traffic Incident Management
3. AGGRESSIVELY CONSERVE ENERGY
   • Completed Energy Conservation Projects
   • In-Progress Energy Conservation Projects
   • Planned Energy Conservation Projects
4. EFFECTIVELY MANAGE ENERGY USE
   • Electric Bill Consolidation & Reporting System
   • Retrofit Energy and Capacity Program
   • Utility Expense Reduction Services Contract
   • Energy Coordinator
5. EXPAND RENEWABLE ENERGY USE
   • Green Power Purchases
   • Digester Gas Use in County Power Plants
   • Clean Energy Research and Development
   • Alternative Energy Demonstration Center
   • LIPA Offshore Wind Energy Park
6. FOSTER SMART GROWTH
   • The Nassau Hub
   • Planning Federation
   • Transit-Oriented, Mixed-Use Development
   • Open Space Preservation to Encourage Infill
   • Trailways and Bike Paths

1. The Town Green Energy Task Force will continue assessing the Town's use of green energy sources and the incorporation into the daily operation of the Town of:
   • use of energy star products in Town construction projects
   • alternative fuel vehicles
   • solar and wind power at Town facilities.
2. The Town Green Energy Task Force will continue meeting with energy agencies and authorities to keep abreast of various options for assessing the energy we now use, the alternatives available, and the sources of technical and financial assistance that are available to us.

1. LIPA energy audits of Town Hall and Town Police Station.
2. LIPA review of new systems prior to purchase.
3. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified agency hired to assist development of Town Facilities Management Master Plan.
4. Fuel efficient vehicle purchased as pool vehicle, review of specifications of all new vehicles required to identify potential comparable alternative fuel vehicles.

1. Purchase of hybrid-electric vehicles, including a Ford Hybrid Escape SUV for the fire marshal and 4 Toyota Priuses for town inspectors
2. Conversion to the use of 20% bio-diesel fuel for the Town's entire fleet of diesel trucks and heavy equipment
3. Purchase of 10% of the Town's electricity from wind generation
4. Installation of solar photovoltaic panels on both the Town Hall and the Town Hall Annex

1. Office equipment - establish a policy of turning off all PCs, monitors, printers, scanners, etc. each night; turning off copiers rather than leaving them in energy saver mode; and turning off other office equipment.
2. Lighting - turn off lights in unoccupied areas and those with sufficient natural light; open blinds in cooler weather to use natural light.
3. Heating and cooling - use fans in summer to circulate air; close blinds in summer to prevent heating from sun; encourage staff to wear lighter clothing in summer, and keep a sweater or jacket on hand in cooler weather; Department heads are to check thermostats periodically to ensure proper settings.
4. Cars and light-duty vehicles - avoid high speed and rapid acceleration, do not idle unecessarily (more than one idling minute uses more fuel than starting a vehicle); use cruise control and overdrive when possible; check tire pressure regularly; keep engines tuned.
5. Department heads are directed to provide the Supervisor's office with proposals for individual department energy saving proposals.

1. Continue to participate in the Clean Energy Leadership Task Force's quarterly meetings and to continue being informed about clean energy technologies and financial incentives available to municipalities.
2. Create an internal energy task force, to collect data and analyze the possibilities, within a given timeline for action.
3. Identify municipal facilities to target for energy audits.
4. Meet with LIPA and discuss their commercial construction program for building retrofits.
5. Meet with NY Power Authority and discuss their financing program for building retrofits.
6. Select a priority energy efficiency project involving one major facility which incorporates a comprehensive set of clean energy technologies. (For example, retrofitting with energy efficient lighting fixtures and windows, a geothermal heating and cooling system, etc.)
7. Adopt one (or a few) easily implemented technologies across many facilities. (For example, changing "exit" light
   fixtures to energy efficient LED light bulbs in several municipal buildings.)
8. Create a policy to phase in alternative fuel (e.g. natural gas, biodiesel, etc.) and/or hybrid vehicles into the municipal vehicle fleet.
9. Evaluate which municipal facility might be better suited for an installation of solar panels and prepare applications for funding of a solar project.
10. Pass an Executive Order making energy efficient work place practices a mandate. This would include motion sensors, turning off computers at night, etc.
11. Adopt a policy of purchasing Energy Star rated office equipment.
12. Encourage green building practices for all new construction and major renovations.
13. Purchase "Green Power" through the GREEN CHOICES program.

1. Continue to participate in the Clean Energy Leadership Task Force's quarterly meetings and to continue being informed about clean energy technologies and financial incentives available to municipalities.
2. Create an internal energy task force, to collect data and analyze the possibilities, within a given timeline for action.
3. Identify municipal facilities to target for energy audits.
4. Meet with LIPA and discuss their commercial construction program for building retrofits.
5. Meet with NY Power Authority and discuss their financing program for building retrofits.
6. Select a priority energy efficiency project involving one major facility which incorporates a comprehensive set of clean energy technologies. (For example, retrofitting with energy efficient lighting fixtures and windows, a geothermal heating and cooling system, etc.)
7. Adopt one (or a few) easily implemented technologies across many facilities. (For example, changing "exit" light
   fixtures to energy efficient LED light bulbs in several municipal buildings.)
8. Create a policy to phase in alternative fuel (e.g. natural gas, biodiesel, etc.) and/or hybrid vehicles into the municipal vehicle fleet.
9. Evaluate which municipal facility might be better suited for an installation of solar panels and prepare applications for funding of a solar project.
10. Pass an Executive Order making energy efficient work place practices a mandate. This would include motion sensors, turning off computers at night, etc.
11. Adopt a policy of purchasing Energy Star rated office equipment.
12. Encourage green building practices for all new construction and major renovations.

The Town of Riverhead adopts the following set of goals for 2006:

1. To continue to keep informed about clean energy technologies and financial incentives available to municipalities.
2. To assign a committee/individual to collect data and analyze the possibilities within a given timeline for action.
3. To identify municipal facilities to target for energy audits.
4. To meet with LIPA and discuss their commercial construction program for building retrofits.
5. To select a priority energy efficiency project involving one major facility, which incorporates a comprehensive set of clean energy technologies. (For example, retrofitting the Town Hall with energy efficient lighting fixtures and windows, a geothermal heating and cooling system, etc.)
6. To adopt one (or a few) easily implemented technologies across many facilities. (For example, changing "exit" light fixtures to energy efficient LED light bulbs in several municipal buildings.) ;
7. To create a policy to phase in alternative fuel (e.g. natural gas, biodiesel, etc.) and/or hybrid vehicles into the municipal vehicle fleet.
8. To evaluate which municipal facility might be best suited for an installation of solar panels and prepare applications for funding of a solar project.
9. To pass a directive making energy efficient workplace practices a mandate. This would include motion sensors, turning off computers at night, etc.
10. To explore green building practices for all new construction and major renovations.

Pros

Cons

• Comprehensive & phases in over time
• Supported by the Governor

Technology & Procurement: Efficient lighting, energy star replacement for all inefficient equipment; silver reflecting roofs, tinting windows, etc.

Work Procedures/Policy: conservation policy including turning off computers at night, motion sensors

• Potentially high yield payback with quick results
• Could generate support for more energy saving technology
• All municipal staff are benefited so other staff doesn't feel like "just town hall gets everything new"

• The next technology you choose you may not get the same payback-- diminishing returns in cost/benefit
• Contractor has to travel to many locations.
• Staff must adapt to new work procedures

Technology & Procurement: Heating &cooling systems (HVAC) including geothermal; efficient lighting & energy star equipment; variable speed drives; and other major energy users.

Policy: set policy for any new construction or renovation to follow green building standards

• There is one center that demonstrates many positive items to members of the public

• Provides a media-worthy location to draw attention to issues on larger scale

• Not at all municipal facilities, so public may not see new technologies unless they visit that one location.

Technology & Procurement: Solar panels, wind turbines, fuel cells

Policy: LIPA Green Choice program

• high publicity appeal & demonstration of these technologies for the public
• potential for back-up power in power failure for vital services

Technology: natural gas, hybrid, biodiesel, or electric

Policy: Create policy for all newly purchased vehicles be alternative fuel/the most fuel efficient technology when replacing vehicles. Assessment of needs & cutting back on # of vehicles where appropriate.

• Savings from fuel efficiency
• Highly visible to the public; shows Town is attempting to conserve money & protect environment

• More expensive and are subject to rebates for incremental costs
• Staff must adjust to new technology

• Decisions are made high up so there's no problem of a lower level staff person doing all the work but then not having authority to follow through

• Less direct input from DPW staff or equivalent who have more expertise in carrying out the tasks & knowing what's feasible

• Shows dedication to the issue so that the tasks are not just put by the wayside by people who already juggle many tasks
• Assigns responsibility so anyone who has a question on these issues, including the energy authorities or contractors (NYPA, LIPA, etc.), knows who to contact.

• Keeps attention on issues; more ideas can be shared. An elected official can also be part of this committee.
• Concerns over applying new technologies and details about costs are looked at in an open process
• Group can help develop community awareness.
• Free expertise of committee members
• Many affected parties involved can support the effort from early-on.

• Important to select right people for committee to avoid conflict and waste of time.
• Lots of ideas can be generated, but little action taken depending on how chairperson runs meetings