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  ENERGY COMMITTEE
 
  ARROW ABOUT THE COMMITTEE
     In an effort to help Long Branch
     become a "green", "clean" and "cool"
     city, Mayor Adam Schneider created
     the City's Energy Committee. This         committee consists of  members of
    various city departments and meets       with the intention of creating clean 
    energy initiatives and"green" guidelines
    for the City, its businesses and     residents. The following are members     of the committee.
            
      Mayor Adam Schneider
      Carol Mellaci
      Stan Dziuba
      Carl Turner
      Michele Bernich
      Gerry Carroll
      Tonya Badillo
      David Roach
      Fred Migliaccio
      Captain Al Muolo
      
  ARROW RECENT MEETING UPDATES
     June 23, 2008  
      March 13, 2008
      January 15, 2008
      June 1 - November 30, 2007

 
 
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leaf ENERGY COMMITEE MEETING SUMMARY:
        Meetings held from June 1 - November 30, 2007

Beginning June 1, 2007, the Mayor created the City's Energy Committee, a task force formulated to create clean energy initiatives and "green" guidelines for the City, its businesses and its residents. The following is a summary of the discussions during meetings held June 1 - November 30, 2007.

All agreed that the public participation in this ongoing "Go Green" initiative will be fundamental. To help build a stronger green community, the Mayor expressed his hopes of reaching out to residents through various programs and services. Over the past year and a half, the City of Long Branch has instituted a variety of sustainablity initiatives and programs. Currently, these include:

  • Installation of LED lights on City traffic signals (all green and red lights in 2004; yellow lights as needed)
  • City-wide participation in the Energy Star Clean Energy "Save a Light" campaign
  • Creation of a Master Plan Committee to re-evaluate the City's Master Plan and Zoning Ordinances
  • "Green Pages" on the City's website with links to environmental and energy saving sites and resources
  • Council adoption of the City's Master Plan Re-Examination Report February 2007
  • Eco-friendly books, flyers and continuous movies in the public library for residents and businesses
  • Participation in the Clean Power Choice Program by the NJ Board of Public Utilities
  • Employee participation in sustainability, energy efficiency, and LEED workshops
  • Incorporating City-Wide Recycling Plans and Energy Programs
  • Incorporation of Energy Star and ASHARE rated materials, appliances, and utilities in municipal buildings and structures

To enchance the City's green initiative and plan for a successful, environmentally friendly future, the following ideas were discussed:

  • Energy Audits
  • Hybrid Vehicles
  • Artificial turfs for newly constructed parks
  • Discussions and lectures presented by "green" experts
  • Incorporate a "Plant A Tree" program
  • Public participation and education
  • Business sponsorship
  • LEED certified municipal building and a LEED accredited employee
  • Bike paths/racks/shelters
  • Inter-City Inter-modal public transportation services

These efforts will continue to help build a greener tomorrow in Long Branch. As city progresses in creating a greener, cleaner, cooler, energy-efficient municipality 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.

 
 
                               
                                  lightbulb Change A Light
    The ENERGY STAR Change a Light  Campaign is a
    national challenge to encourage every American to help change
    the world, one light — one energy-saving step — at a time.
    You can show your commitment by pledging to replace at least
    one light in your home with one that has earned the ENERGY
    STAR. Please select the City of Long Branch as your
     referring organization!
 
 
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ARROW Helpful Links for Businesses

  Energy Savers - Commercial
  Office of Environment and Energy
  US Environmental Protection Agency
  Commercial Incentives - NJNG
  NJ Clean Energy Program
  US Dept. of Energy - Commercial
  United States Conference of Mayors
  EPA - Building Challenge

 

 

 

 

 
     
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