Updates were given on the Energy Star Clean Energy "Save a Light" campaign. With support from the Long Branch Public Library, the City of Long Branch ranked second in the state for pledges. Pledges exceeded the original goal by 255%, with a total of 510 pledges.
Guest Speaker: Professor Patrick Hossay - Richard Stockton College
The committee also discussed the following:
- City of Long Branch to be an example/mentor
- Turbine Energy
- "Green Tags"
- State incentives in State Energy Master Plan
- Solar Energy
- Green Roofs
- Permeable pavers/pavement
- Transit Station/Green Transit
- Bike paths, shelters and lockers
- Bike rentals
- Branding and sustainablitiy
- Greehhouse gas inventory - carbon footprint
- Green Purchasing Plan
- Education for public/homeowners
- Partnering with residents and businesses
- Recycling Program
- Business Energy Reduction Program and Audits
- Tree Inventory
- Rain Gardens
These efforts will continue to help build a greener tomorrow in Long Branch. As city progresses in creating a greener, cleaner, cooler, energy-efficient muncipality through its monthly Energy Committee meetings and developments, the Green Pages will be updated with ideas and ways that the city and its residents can work together towards this goal.
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