The City of Appleton is dedicated to Energy Conservation and Improving Sustainability. The City’s goal is two-fold. First and foremost we want to conserve our resources which reduce our overall costs. Second, we want to be good stewards of our natural resources and ensure our community remains a healthy and beautiful place to live for future generations. Currently, the City of Appleton spends over $2.6 million dollars just for electricity and natural gas at its 16 largest facilities. The goal is to reduce overall electric and natural gas expenses by 10% by January 1, 2011. In addition, departments are working on initiatives to reduce water consumption, fuel consumption and to reduce use of other everyday products in our job when feasible.
Please visit the City Energy Conservation intranet site to find out what departments are already doing and what you can do to help. This site also provides valuable energy savings tips for home as well as work, facility energy usage data and a place to provide your suggestions.
In the next few days you will be getting a brochure with many energy and sustainability tips. We ask that you review this and keep this near your work area as a reminder. In addition, posters will be hung to also remind us of our goal. This goal cannot be reached without your awareness and responsible use of energy and resources. Each building has been assigned an Energy Coordinator which will also be working with you on initiatives to reduce energy also. Please feel free to call or email Dean Gazza at 832-5572 or dean.gazza@appleton.org with any questions or comments.
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