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Commission Establishes Green Task Force
On February 19, 2008, the City Commission adopted Resolution R08-025 establishing a Green Task Force to oversee the process of improving and sustaining the environmental needs of the City of Boynton Beach. The Commission recognizes the importance of environmental stewardship regarding energy, water, air, land, waste and sustainable construction. Other communities across the country have also established that environmentally sound practices will save money, energy and resources over time.
Environmental improvement is a critical and timely issue that should foster cooperation between citizens, businesses, and government.
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Department of Energy Awards $250,000 for Energy Efficiency Conservation Strategy
The City of Boynton Beach received $250,000 from the original $658,900 allotment from DOE to hire a consultant that will write an Energy Efficiency Conservation Strategy for the City, as well as complete the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory and assist with the long-term Climate Action Plan. On Oct. 6th the City Commission approved Camp Dresser & McKee (CDM) as the consultant for the project. The remaining allotted funds will be awarded upon approval of the Energy Conservation Strategy by the DOE.
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ICLEI News: Boynton Beach mentioned as example of good EECBG networking. Read the article (PDF)!
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