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Sustainability Manager Updates
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The ESB receives routine updates from the Sustainability Manager.
The September Sustainability Newsletter focused on Sustainable Fall Tips. Subscribers increased from 157 to 163 and has a 59.2% engagement rate.
1. Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
a. Los Alamos County received NMDOT DC Fast Charging Grant funding. The project will construct two DC Fast Chargers at Mesa Public Library, with each port providing a minimum of 150 kW.
i. September 30 - Council approved grant agreement and passed a Resolution.
ii. February - EV equipment was procured.
iii. May 18 - Construction will commenced and then paused for 3 weeks.
iv. June 8 - Project commenced.
v. August 17 - All site work is completed, the designated ADA parking spots are completed, the transformer will be placed this week. The parking lot has been striped and is reopened.
vi. September 21st - The next steps are installation and commissioning of the EV equipment. It will be completed on schedule by October 8.
b. For FY27 preparations are underway to construct chargers dedicated to the County Fleet.
2. The County has begun solicitation process to hire a contractor that would provide collection and composting services. RFP’s are under evaluation.
3. On Bill Financing - BPU approved further exploration and development of program. Final details will be presented to BPU for approval.
4. Events:
a. Upcoming
i. Farmer’s Markets - 3rd Thursday of each month from June through September
1. September 17, 2026
ii. Clean Up LA Day - September 19
iii. Science Fest - September 26
b. Los Alamos Sustainability Alliance meets every 3rd Tuesday
i. October 20, 2026
Attachments
A - Residential Sustainability Report - August 2026