Did you know?…
Buildings are the largest contributor to global warming and account for
48% of total energy consumption in the US as determined by the US
Energy Information Administration Architecture 2030, a non-profit,
non-partisan and independent organization, established by architect
Edward Mazria, intends to transform the worldwide building industry
through its 2030 Challenge, which hopes to see carbon-neutral buildings
by 2030. Federal buildings are required to meet the 2030 Challenge
targets after Congress passed and the President signed, the
Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.
Environmental Advisory Board
2010 Carbon Footprint Report
This Spring TOSV completed it’s first-ever Carbon Footprint Report. Thanks to the hard work of Rick Heede with Climate Mitigation Services, the Town and its citizens now have a concrete, scientific baseline in which to begin making small and large changes to reduce our carbon footprint. The quick and dirty numbers are: TOSV emitted 310,856 tons of greenhouse gas emissions in 2009. That’s 163 tons per person. The national average is 26 per person. Town staff, the Environmental Advisory Committee and Council is currently examining ways to reduce our impact on the environment. To access the full report, click here.
