Title
Discussion and Possible Action on Green Los Alamos Certification Program for Businesses
Recommended Action
I move that Council support the Green Los Alamos Certification Program.
Utilities Manager's Recommendation
The Utilities Manager recommends that Council support the Green Los Alamos Certification Program.
Board, Commission or Committee Recommendation
The Environmental Sustainability Board discussed and approved support for the Green Los Alamos Certification Program at their November 20 meeting.
The Board of Public Utilities discussed and recommended support for the Green Los Alamos Certification Program at their December 10 meeting.
Body
Green Los Alamos recognizes our business community’s commitment to environmental stewardship and supports their ongoing improvements. Their efforts help foster a healthy, vibrant community, and strengthens our shared goal of lasting, positive change for everyone. This is a recognition program where businesses can earn different tiers of certification based on the number of initiatives they’ve implemented. The categories broadly cover energy management, water management, waste management, operational sustainability, and transportation. The program is a collaboration between the Department of Public Utilities, the Sustainability Office, the Community Development Department, and the Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation.
Alternatives
The County will not provide support for the Green Los Alamos Program.
Fiscal and Staff Impact
None. Program execution falls within existing work scopes of staff and utilizes existing County resources.
Attachments
A - Green Los Alamos Presentation
B - Green Los Alamos Self-Certification Form