[Iscn-members] DAS Sustainability News - August 2023

Mon Aug 7 12:53:43 PDT 2023

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Welcome to BeyondGreen, a newsletter supporting sustainability champions across Oregon's state agencies with news, tips and resources. This internal newsletter complements the DAS Sustainability Quarterly, which shares sustainability news from Oregon state government with an external audience.

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[Solar Array]DAS Solar Array a Step Closer to Fruition

With the completion of design, DAS is one step closer to realizing the completion of a 250-kilowatt solar array at its Fleet and Parking Services facility in Salem. The array, at over an acre in size, is being partially funded by a $400,000 grant from Portland General Electric's Renewable Development Fund<https://portlandgeneral.com/about/who-we-are/community/renewable-dev-fund>. Once fully constructed and online - which is planned for 2024 - energy from the array will support the installation of 50 dual-head EV chargers for the state fleet. The project is in final permitting stages, with a request for bids for construction expected to be issued this summer.

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[Car Charging]EV Chargers Coming to a Parking Lot Near You

DAS Enterprise Asset management has begun the large undertaking of adding EV charging infrastructure to DAS parking lots. The project is being completed  simultaneously with other parking lot upgrades to limit disruption to state agencies and employees who lease parking places.

A total of 16 parking lots and garages in the Salem area are slated for upgrades and chargers. These efforts are in direct support of Governor Brown's Executive Orders 17-21 and 20-04. Upon project completion, there will be 166 chargers for state-owned vehicles/employees, as well as 26 for public use. For project specifics, locations and updates, please see the Fleet and Parking Services Project website<https://www.oregon.gov/das/FleetPark/Pages/projects.aspx>.

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[Reduce Reuse Recycle]Office of Sustainability Publishes Agency Recycling Guide

The Office of Sustainability has created a Reduce, Recycle and Compost Quick Guide to help state agencies reduce, reuse, recycle and compost a range of items. The Guide explains how we can keep materials from ending up in landfills to save money and resources and reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with waste disposal.

While it doesn't address every conceivable material you may be trying to reuse or recycle, it does cover many of the common waste streams. If you have any Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, or Compost questions or would like a copy of the Guide, please contact Steven Markham<mailto:steve.markham at das.oregon.gov> in the DAS Office of Sustainability. The Office can also help agencies find solutions for hard to recycle items.

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[Wind Farm]DAS Invests in Renewable Energy

As part of its efforts to tackle climate change, DAS is purchasing renewable energy credits from Portland General Electric's Green Future Enterprise<https://portlandgeneral.com/energy-choices/renewable-power/green-future-enterprise> program. Offsetting about 30 percent of all electricity DAS purchased in 2022, the credits are equivalent to the electricity used by 946 homes in a year. These efforts, along with continued investments in making buildings more energy efficient, are part of DAS's longer-term efforts to reduce the agency's carbon footprint and lead by example. All Oregon state agencies with buildings in PGE territory are eligible to purchase these credits.

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[Clouds B&W]Agencies Act on Climate Change

DAS, ODOT and the Oregon Sustainability Board partnered with Good Company to create a Climate Action Planning Tool and companion Guide for state agencies to measure and manage their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.  To date, approximately 12 agencies have reported to DAS their GHG emissions and priority actions to reduce emissions in agency operations. This allows agencies to lead by example; reduce costs through greater efficiencies; and respond to Executive Order 20-04 to prioritize climate change in planning, budgeting, capital planning and operations. If your agency would like access to the Tool and Guidebook, please contact Steven Markham<mailto:steve.markham at das.oregon.gov> in the DAS Office of Sustainability.

  August 2023
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In this issue

  *   DAS Soar Array and EV Projects
  *   Renewable Energy
  *   Recycle Guide
  *   Renewable Energy
  *   Moves in Climate Atction

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Sustainability Tip: Beware of Energy Vampires Working from Home

Be aware of any "energy vampires" you may have in your home.  An "energy vampire" is any appliance or electronic device that draws energy when plugged in and not in use.  This can include phone chargers, microwaves, televisions, coffee pots, computers in sleep mode and many others.  Unplug them when not in use or use a smart power strip and they will use less energy. According to the Department of Energy<https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/articles/how-stop-energy-vampires-attacking-your-home#:~:text=These%20so-called%20%E2%80%9Cenergy%20vampires,hundreds%20of%20dollars%20per%20year.>, this can save $100-200 a year in energy costs.

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We Want Your Sustainability Ideas!

Have suggestions, ideas or tips for the DAS Office of Sustainability? We want to hear from you! Send your suggestions to sustainability.tips at das.oregon.gov<mailto:sustainability.tips at das.oregon.gov>

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A Reminder: Statewide Policies

Agencies are directed to comply with the DAS Statewide Energy and Resource Conservation Policy<https://www.oregon.gov/das/Policies/107-011-010.pdf>, which addresses energy and resource use in state buildings. Agencies are also to comply with Statewide Fleet Policy,<https://www.oregon.gov/das/Policies/Fleet.pdf> which addresses, among other topics, that agency employees must select the most efficient vehicle (low or zero emission vehicles) for their needs when using state fleet vehicles.

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Upcoming events

Interagency Sustainability Coordinators Network, August 8, 1:00-2:20 via Microsoft Teams

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Resources

EO 20-04: State agencies and greenhouse gas emissions.<https://www.oregon.gov/bcd/Documents/eo-energy-20-04.pdf>

EO 17-20: Energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction in the built environment. <https://www.oregon.gov/gov/Documents/executive_orders/eo_17-20.pdf>

EO 17-21: Zero emission vehicle adoption<https://www.oregon.gov/gov/Documents/executive_orders/eo_17-21.pdf>

DAS Statewide Resource Conservation Policy<https://www.oregon.gov/das/Policies/107-011-010.pdf>

DAS Statewide Green Chemistry Procurement Guidelines<https://www.oregon.gov/das/policies/107-009-0080.pdf>

Energy Trust of Oregon<https://www.energytrust.org/>

DEQ Materials Management Program<https://www.oregon.gov/deq/mm/Pages/default.aspx>

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Contact DAS Office of Sustainability

Dave Wortman, Statewide Sustainability Officer

(971) 304-8733

david.wortman at das.oregon.gov

Steven Markham, Statewide Sustainability Analyst

(503) 932-6319

steve.markham at das.oregon.gov

Department of Administrative Services : Office of Sustainability : State of Oregon<https://www.oregon.gov/das/Pages/Office-of-Sustainability.aspx>

State of Oregon * Department of Administrative Services * August 2023

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