Sustainability Programs County of Alameda California, USA 2009

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SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMS

County of Alameda, California, USA

Saving Taxpayer Dollars

Energy Efficiency Retrofits $ 6,000,000/yr

Onsite Renewable/Ultra Clean Power Generation $ 500,000/yr

97 Gas/Electric Hybrids $ 123,000/yr

Composting Landscape & Jail Food Waste $ 65,000/yr

Reuse Office Equipment & Furniture (16,000 items) $ 84,000/yr

Generating Revenue

Sell Used Equipment & Furniture $ 135,000/yr

Recycle Paper & Metals $ 65,000/yr

Receiving Energy Incentives

Energy Incentives & Grants $ 17,100,000 Note: Numbers are estimates and subject to change based on fluctuations in energy costs, gas prices, and recycling prices.

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GLOBAL WARMING LEADERSHIP Promote clean energy, energy and resource efficiency, and alternative fuels

SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMS

REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE, ROT Conserve resources, reuse County assets, recycle, and compost

ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PURCHASING Procure goods and services to minimize global impact and expand markets

3/2009

• First California county to join national Cool Counties Initiative, commit-ting to reducing greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2050.

• Saving taxpayers $500,000 per year with 3.3 megawatts of solar panels and a one-megawatt natural-gas fuel cell cogeneration plant

• Saving $6 million per year through energy efficiency retrofits • Driving 97 gas-electric hybrids

• Converting paper processes to electronic • Reusing and selling 16,000 items; saving $84,000/yr, selling $135,000/yr • Recycling 1.6 million lbs/yr paper, metals, computers; earning $65,000/yr • Composting landscape waste and over 1,000 tons of jail food waste

• Purchasing over $20 million in goods with environmental specifications • Achieving comparable cost and product performance • Including computers, paper, janitorial products, furniture, vending machines

• Constructed a $176 million USGBC LEED® Gold Juvenile Justice Center • Achieving >75% recycling of construction/demolition debris (6000 tons) • Greening large volume construction and maintenance commodities • Constructing a $22 million LEED Silver Library

• Specifying low-mercury lighting and building components • Implementing integrated pest management, such as goats for weed control

• Minimizing evaporation with watering schedules and drip irrigation • Using waterless urinals, low-flow toilets, time-out flushing in detention cells • Planting water-wise plants and groundcover to minimize evaporation

• Piloting 4 waste vegetable oil powered vehicles • Using only re-refined motor oil and antifreeze in fleet vehicles • Buying low-polluting paints and recycled-content carpet

GREEN BUILDING Mandate high-performing, healthy buildings and construction debris recycling

TOXICS REDUCTION Reduce the use of products containing toxics

WATER CONSERVATION Conserve with operating practices, equipment selection, and landscape design

GREEN OPERATIONS Seek opportunities for sustainable operating practices

County of Alameda, California, USA

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Operational

Alameda County Climate Protection CLIMATE POLICY

Sustainability Programs

3/2009

PROJECT PROFILE

Challenges • Effects of global warming will

have negative consequences to the community’s quality of life

• County has limited funds to invest in capital projects

• Buildings are responsible for half of US climate-changing emissions; transportation pro-duces half of Bay Area emis-sions

Solutions • Green building standards for

new and existing buildings • 9 on-site solar power systems

and a fuel cell cogeneration power plant

• Green fuels for County fleet; employee commute benefits

Benefits • Saving $6 million annually

through energy efficiency retro-fits

• Saving $500,000 annually through onsite clean power generation

• Diversifying fuel sources for fleet reduces impact of increas-ing oil prices

Facts at a Glance • Joined ICLEI Cities for Climate

Protection in 2006 • Passed Climate Leadership Resolu-

tion in 2006 • Signed Cool Counties Climate

Stabilization Declaration in 2007 • Completed baseline emissions

inventories in 2008 • Organized countywide regional

climate forum in 2009

National The County passed a Climate Change Leadership Resolution in 2006 com-mitting us to systematically quantify and reduce our contribution to cli-mate change. A Sustainability Execu-tive Committee and Climate Action Team are developing cross-agency working groups and making recom-mendations for changes in county planning, budgeting, and other areas fundamental to achieving an 80 per-cent reduction by 2050.

In July 2007, Alameda County joined 11 other counties nation-wide in launching the Cool Coun-ties Initiative. Cool Counties work with other regional leaders to reduce global warming emis-sions in their counties 80 percent by 2050 as well as to plan for ad-aptation. Cool Counties also join together in urging the federal gov-ernment to adopt strong national goals.

Regional All 14 cities within Alameda County have joined in a county-wide effort (the Alameda County Climate Protection Project) to measure and reduce emissions and develop climate action plans. We are the second county in the na-tion where the county government and all its cities have joined in a climate action partnership.

I meter sea level rise projection, courtesy BCDC

ENERGY CONSERVATION Alameda County’s comprehensive energy conservation program has reduced the County’s energy usage by one-third and saves taxpayers $6 million annually. Countywide Lighting Retrofit Alameda County completed a $1.7 million countywide lighting retrofit of 26,000 fixtures in over 3 million square feet at 52 owned & leased buildings. Older T-8 fluorescent lamps and electronic ballasts were retrofitted with 5,000 Kelvin T-8 lamps & third generation electronic ballasts; HID lighting fixtures were replaced with new T-8 fixtures. The new lighting: • Gives off a wider spectrum of light, whiter and closer to daylight • Contains 85% less mercury • Uses 30% less electricity and lasts 6,000 hours longer

Annual Savings (projected): Electricity: 2,921,000 kilowatt-hours Taxpayer Dollars: $370,000

Efficiency at 24/7 Facility Alameda County’s multi-faceted energy efficiency program at the Santa Rita Jail includes a lighting retrofit, boiler plant renovation, water conservation, a hot water and energy reclamation system for the jail’s laundry, a new cooling tower water treatment system, and a heating and hot water system retrofit.

Annual Savings (projected): Electricity: 928,000 kilowatt-hours Natural Gas: 293,000 therms

SAVING ENERGY AND WATER

County of Alameda, California, USA

WATER CONSERVATION In 2008, California’s governor declared a State of Emergency due to drought condi-tions. Alameda County is doing its part to conserve water in ongoing operations as well as conducting outreach to employees on how they can save water. Landscaping • Installed water-wise landscaping at U.S. Green Building Council LEED® Gold

certified Juvenile Justice Center • Piloted water-wise “Bay-Friendly” landscaping at County Administration Build-

ing’s urban site Efficiency at 24/7 Facility Comprehensive $2.6 million water efficiency project at Santa Rita Jail includes low flow toilets, urinals, showers, and faucets, water smart irrigation, and new flush valve controllers to prevent toilets in detention areas from being flushed continuously.

Annual Savings (projected): Water: 77 million gallons Taxpayer Dollars: $405,000

3/2009

CLIMATE LEADERSHIP RESOLUTION Adopted 2006

Climate change threatens the health and economic vitality of our community. This resolution commits the County to create an integrated cross-agency and community plan for addressing climate change.

COOL COUNTIES DECLARATION Adopted 2007

Joining together in a national effort gives counties a powerful voice in urging the federal government to take bold action to stop climate change. Alameda County is encouraging other California counties to join; 48% of the population of Cali-fornia now lives in a Cool County.

GREEN BUILDING ORDINANCE Adopted 2003

Buildings consume 40% of the world’s energy; construction debris is 21% of material in local landfills. All County municipal projects must be built to a mini-mum USGBC LEED Silver standard and divert construction debris from landfill.

75% AND BEYOND WASTE DIVERSION GOAL Adopted 2008

Waste is a result of poor process and product design. Unincorporated commu-nities and County operations must go beyond the current mandate of 50% di-version to reduce waste going to landfills by 75% by 2010 through waste reduc-tion, reuse, recycling, and composting.

GREEN BUSINESS RECOGNITION PROGRAM Adopted 1996

Green business certification encourages local businesses to conserve resources and to promote a greener economy. Currently, over 375 local businesses are County green certified for their environmental performance.

PERSISTENT BIOACCUMULATIVE TOXINS Adopted 2002

PBTs like mercury, lead, and dioxins are linked to health problems such as cancer and developmental disorders, which disproportionately affect low-

income neighborhoods. This resolution requires elimination or reduction of PBTs through purchasing and disposal standards.

BAY-FRIENDLY LANDSCAPING Adopted 2008 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT Adopted 2001

Native plants and prevention-based pest management save water, nurture healthy soil, and protect the watershed. These resolutions require a whole sys-tems approach where chemicals are a last resort for pest prevention indoors and out.

SUSTAINABILITY POLICIES

County of Alameda, California, USA

3/2009

Background

Alameda County Juvenile Justice Center GREEN BUILDING

Facility Design and Construction

9/2007

PROJECT PROFILE

Challenges • Providing a healthy and com-

fortable indoor environment • Minimizing environmental im-

pacts including climate change • Delivering a resource-efficient

and cost-effective building within existing budget and schedule

Solutions • Maximize daylight, purchase

low-emitting materials, and automate environmental con-trols

• Install solar power for 50% of building’s electricity

• Design to outperform energy and water building codes by over 40%

Benefits • High indoor air quality for

youth residents and other oc-cupants

• Renewable energy generation equivalent to powering 750 homes

• Annual energy savings of $350,000 and water savings of 7 million gallons

Facts at a Glance • New 379,000 sq. ft. facility located

in San Leandro, California • Nine agencies provide integrated

services • 360-bed juvenile detention facility • LEED® Gold green building rating • Completed on time and on budget:

$176 million and 31 months

Challenges Alameda County’s General Services Agency (GSA) was tasked with deliv-ering a new Juvenile Justice Center. County agencies needed to consoli-date services to provide an inte-grated therapeutic environment for the community’s at-risk youth. To facilitate this, the Center was de-signed to provide a healthy indoor environment while also reducing global warming impacts and saving taxpayer dollars through conserva-tion and waste reduction. The Board of Supervisors adopted the Green Building Ordinance in 2003, directing the County to build capital projects to a Silver level under the nationally-accepted US Green Building Council’s LEED® standard. GSA designed the facility to reach the Gold level, making it the nation’s greenest juvenile detention center.

Creating a healthy space with day-light and fresh air for facility youth and occupants was a top priority. Requirements and regulations for detention and courts facilities make many typical green features inappropriate. For example, secu-rity requirements limit choices for materials and continual building operation is energy intensive. With no additional funding, green features had to be integrated into the overall design.

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SOLUTIONS Alameda County’s General Services Agency used an integrated team approach with its project partners, including architect HOK, Hensel Phelps Construction Co., Vanir Construction Management, and other County agencies. The team used LEED as a tool, not a checklist, to deliver a facility that met the occupants’ needs while ad-dressing operations and maintenance from the design forward.

IN THEIR WORDS

The ACJJC showcases opportuni-ties for waste reduction and green purchasing at all stages of a build-ing’s life, from demolition to con-struction and maintenance.

Karen Smith Executive Director, StopWaste.Org

biodiesel fuel, reducing carbon di-oxide emissions by 200 tons. Structural concrete units were prefabricated with fly ash, a by-product of coal combustion which not only creates a stronger struc-ture, but also saves energy and landfill space. 93% of construction and demolition debris was reused rather than landfilled to save the energy involved in extracting and manufacturing new materials. Six acres of open space were pre-served. Existing wetlands were restored in conjunction with the use of retention ponds and bioswales for natural stormwater filtration. The facility’s location near BART, preferential carpool parking, and bicycle storage and showers encourage sustainable commuting. HIGHLY-EFFICIENT DESIGN The secure area of justice facilities is not subject to the State of Cali-fornia’s stringent Title 24 energy code. However, through well-insulated roof, walls, and windows as well as efficient lighting and ven-tilation and a central plant for heating and cooling, the facility is designed to outperform a code-compliant building by 46%. To en-sure the facility performs as de-signed, all systems were tested by a third-party commissioning agent. Low-flow fixtures will use 41% less water than federal code requires. Drought-resistant plants, drip irri-gation, and using lawn only for a playing field uses 52% less water than typical landscaping.

This project demonstrates to our region that local govern-ment can utilize green building to address climate change in a realistic way.

Keith Carson Alameda County Supervisor

INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY In juvenile detention residential ar-eas, skylights and two levels of win-dows facing an outdoor courtyard provide natural light without com-promising security. The design team integrated the external exercise area with the housing unit to take advantage of natural lighting. Finishes, carpet, and furniture were selected to give off little or no vola-tile organic compounds that can be toxic and reduce indoor air quality. A two-week building flush-out cleaned air after construction. On-going cleaning with GreenSeal-certified non-toxic janitorial clean-ers also promotes healthy indoor air quality. Carbon dioxide and temperature sensors as well as lighting systems that adjust to occupancy and day-light maintain a comfortable envi-ronment. The County is developing new occupant orientations, post-occupancy surveys, and cross-department Green Teams to keep operations green and comfortable. CLIMATE PROTECTION Building construction and operation create over 40% of U.S. global warming emissions. To address this critical issue, 50% of the power needed to operate this facility comes from an 880-kilowatt roof-top solar system. During construction, several innova-tions reduced greenhouse gas emis-sions. Site-grading equipment used

PROJECT CONTACT

Alameda County General Services Agency Carolyn Bloede Sustainability Program Manager (510) 208-9521 JJCinfo@acgov.org

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PROJECT OVERVIEWLocation: Nine locations throughout Alameda County, CaliforniaCompleted: 2002-2007Installation Type: Commercial Roof and Parking SystemsSystem Size: 3.1 MWPV Surface Area: Over 300,000 square feet or 7 acres Number of Panels: 19,163Products: • SunPower PowerGuard®, SunPower® Tracker• Services: SunPower® Energy Efficiency

PROJECTS• 1.18 MW Rooftop: Santa Rita Jail, Dublin, CA • 882 kW Rooftop: Juvenile Justice Center, San Leandro, CA • 250 kW Tracking Parking System: Winton Parking Lot, Hayward, CA • 250 kW Tracking Parking System: Fremont Hall of Justice Parking Lot, Fremont, CA • 234 kW Rooftop: Winton Avenue Government Building, Hayward, CA • 117 kW Rooftop: Office of Emergency Services, Dublin, CA • 97 kW Rooftop: Environmental Health Services Headquarters, Alameda, CA • 85 kW Rooftop: Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse, Oakland, CA • 53 kW Rooftop: Public Works Building, Hayward, CA

Alameda County Saves $540,000 A Year in Electricity Costs with SunPower

They say sustainability starts at home. For Alameda County, home happens to

be 738 square miles on the east side of the San Francisco Bay—population

1.5 million. Since the 1990s, the County has demonstrated its commitment to

sustainability with numerous energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.

In 2001, Alameda County launched one of the nation’s most ambitious solar

projects to date. The County asked SunPower to design and install a rooftop

solar power system at the Santa Rita Jail in Dublin, alongside substantial energy

efficiency upgrades. Today, six years and eight more solar power systems later,

Alameda County has incorporated over 3.1 megawatts of total onsite solar power

atop its facilities—more than any other local government in the United States. As a

result, the County has solidified its place as a leader in onsite renewable energy,

sparing both the environment and the bottom line.

BENEFITSPowers 7% of County’s total energy load•

Saves $540,000 a year in electricity costs•

Provides enough daytime electricity to power more than 3,000 homes•

Will prevent over 38,600 tons of carbon emissions over 30 years, •

equivalent to not driving over 96 million miles

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economic savings and high performance, in 2004 Alameda County contracted with SunPower to design and install seven more solar power systems at County facilities. In April 2007, the County completed its most recent solar project at the new Juvenile Justice Center in San Leandro.

ALAMEDA COuNTY REDuCES ELECTRICITY LOAD AND SAVESClean energy is also cost-effective and reliable energy. The County now supplies more than 3.1 megawatts of electricity through the use of solar—which is equivalent to the electricity needed to power more than 3,000 homes during the day. By integrating solar power with energy efficiency, Alameda County saves more than $540,000 a year in avoided electricity purchases. And, because the solar systems power 7% of the County’s overall facility needs—reducing electrical load by an equal amount—they reduce grid strain during peak times.

Of course, clean energy also means better quality of life for county residents. Over the next 30 years, the County’s solar power systems will prevent 38,600 tons of carbon dioxide emissions. This is equivalent to planting over 10,890 acres of trees, or not driving over 96 million miles on California’s roadways. Alameda County continues to communicate its commitment to the environment, working closely with SunPower to educate both the public and other government agencies.

LonGtime enviRonmentAL LeAdeR emBRACeS SoLAR PoWeR AS A NATuRAL NExT STEPAs a longtime leader in smart energy strategies, Alameda County has always searched for new ways to protect the environment while reducing operating costs. In January of 2001, the County turned to solar power, asking SunPower to design and install a solar power system covering more than three acres atop the Santa Rita Jail. SunPower was chosen for its large-scale installation experience, its combined offering of both solar and energy efficiency, and its reputation for service, performance, and responsiveness.

Combined with a comprehensive energy-efficiency retrofit, the project became the largest municipal-owned solar power system in the United States. Based on its

Matt Muniz, P.E. Energy Program Manager

Alameda County

“The combined solar electric power and energy efficiency solutions we have implemented with SunPower

illustrate the future of energy and facility management. Our

investment in solar power has helped Alameda County lower overall

energy costs, reduce pollution, and conserve natural resources—all

distinct benefits for the citizens and communities of Alameda County.”

EnVIROnmEnTal aWaRdS & RECOgnITIOn

•2005GreenPowerLeadershipAward (Solar II Project)

•2002GreenPowerLeadershipAward (SRJ Solar Project)

•2002ChallengeAwardfromtheCalifornia StateAssociationofCounties(CSAC) (Energy Program)

•2002Governor’sEnvironmentaland EconomicLeadership(EnergyProgram)

•2002FlexYourPowerEnergyAward (Energy Program)

•2002EnergyEfficientBuildingAwardfor BestInstitutionalProject(SRJSolarProject)

Sustainability ContextFuel cells are among the cleanest, most reliable sources of power generation today. They provide continuous high-quality power 24 hours a day, with ultra-low emissions and quiet operation; and the exhaust heat byproduct can be used for combined heat and power (CHP) applications using hot water, steam or chilled water to heat or cool buildings. Running the fuel cell reduces the Jail’s demand for power from the local utility, thus reducing greenhouse gas emissions from conven-tional combustion-engine power plants.

The Santa Rita Jail fuel cell is the fi rst megawatt-class fuel cell cogeneration plant in California and one of the largest in the United States. Alameda County has demonstrated that employing sustainable energy technologies is a smart way for public agencies to revitalize and modernize their facilities while helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Project GoalsThe Santa Rita Jail is the third largest county detention facility in California and the fi fth largest in the nation. It holds approximately 4,000 inmates and consumes more energy than any other County government building. Alameda County’s goal was to reduce its peak electricity demand and to improve the security and reliability of power supply at the Jail. This was the third major project aimed at improving effi ciency and employing sustainable energy sources at the Santa Rita Jail. Previously, the County had completed comprehensive energy retrofi ts and improvements and had installed the nation’s largest rooftop solar power system (1.2 megawatt) at the Jail.

Results• Annually generates 8,000,000 kWh of electricity (50% of

Jail’s needs)• Produces 1.4 MM Btu of waste heat (18% of Jail’s needs)• Overall system effi ciency of 58%• 98.5% reduction in NOx emissions compared to standard

power plants• CARB certifi cation as an ultra-clean distributed generator• Expected life: 25 years

The project was completed on budget. This megawatt-class fuel cell cogeneration power plant underscores Alameda County’s commitment to its Climate Change Leadership Strategy by demonstrating the real-world application of ultra-clean power generation. Also, it has garnered interest from various public and private parties statewide, adding to positive exposure for the County.

Enhanced Construction Outreach Program and subcontractor selection applied to this project resulting in a subcontracting participation of 60% small and local businesses, 44% minority-owned businesses, and 14% women-owned businesses.

COUNTY OF ALAMEDA,CALIFORNIA

SANTA RITA JAIL

FUEL CELL POWER PLANT

Location and DatesSanta Rita Jail, Dublin, CaliforniaConstruction began November 2005Startup completed May 2006Dedication held August 2006

Project Components• One-megawatt DFC1500, molten carbonate fuel cell power

plant (single module with four 400-cell internal stacks) used as base load power in parallel with utility grid and on-site solar power system

• Associated heat recovery cogeneration equipment used to pre-heat hot water system

• UtilityVision® Control System for measurement and verifi -cation of performance

Lead DepartmentGeneral Services Agency, Energy Services Division

FinancesTotal Project Cost: $6.1 million (Incentives: $2.4 million)Gross Savings over 25 Years: $21.6 million ($864,391/yr)Net Savings over 25 Years: $6.6 million ($266,825/yr)Annual Net Electricity Savings: $266,825 Internal Rate of Return: 10.4%

Environmental Impact ReductionThe 1-MW fuel cell is a source of ultra-clean power at the Santa Rita Jail. This installation combined with the previously installed rooftop solar power array and energy effi ciency upgrades will reduce power purchases as much as 80% during peak-demand summer months. This translates to avoided greenhouse gas emissions of 3,200 tons annually, equivalent to planting approximately 900 acres of trees.

Ultra-clean, on-site power benefi ts Alameda County and the surrounding region by reducing grid power purchases from conventional, combustion-engine power plants, especially during peak summer months, when demand is the highest.

Project ProcessChevron Energy Solutions developed and constructed the project. The DFC1500 fuel cell power plant was manufactured by FuelCell Energy.

The project involved careful planning and management of utility interconnection applications and construction targets in order to meet fi nancial incentive requirements, which essentially meant that all non-fuel-cell infrastructure had to be complete before the arrival of the fuel cell equipment at the project site. This work included the concrete equipment pad, underground piping for gas and water lines, and high voltage electrical service.

Chevron Energy Solutions managed all of the time-sensitive activities associated with obtaining funding through PG&E’s Self-Generation Incentive Program, including completing all applications and working closely with utility staff.

In compliance with Alameda County’s Enhanced Construc-tion Outreach Program, local companies were employed for various design engineering and construction services. On-site training for operations and maintenance personnel was also provided as part of the contract.

The fuel cell’s performance will be continuously monitored through UtilityVision®, Chevron Energy Solutions’ web-based energy tracking and reporting system. UtilityVision® offers County and Jail staff immediate access to all fuel cell output information including electricity production, waste heat recovery, and fuel consumption.

How It WorksFuel cells convert chemical energy from fuels containing hydrogen directly into electricity and heat without combus-tion. Fuel cells are composed of many individual cells grouped together in a stack. Molten carbonate fuel cells are designed for continuous operation, as they provide little or no genera-tion during the multi-day process of gradually raising inter-nal temperatures to the 1,000 degree F in order to melt the electrolyte.

To extract hydrogen (H2) fuel from natural gas (CH4), natural gas is combined with steam to create hydrogen and carbon dioxide. (Natural gas and water are purifi ed in the plant onsite.) The oxidant gases (O2 and CO2) react with electrons returning from the DC circuit to produce a carbonate ion (CO32). Hydrogen is fed into the anode where it reacts with the negatively charged carbonate ion (CO3-2) that has trav-eled through the electrolyte and reacts with H2 in the anode to produce steam, CO2, and electrons that feed the DC circuit that generates electricity.

Highlighted InfrastructureFuelCell Energy integrated all of the fuel cell components within the power plant. Chevron Energy Solutions ensured that all utility interconnection points were integrated with the fuel cell and the rest of the Jail’s infrastructure. Chevron ES designed the heat exchanger equipment, which captures the fuel cell’s exhaust heat byproduct for water and space heat-ing purposes at the Jail.

The fuel cell plant is connected to the utility grid and operates in parallel to the grid. It has a continuous output of one mega-watt of power with a 45% effi ciency rate. It has a 20-year design life, excluding routine maintenance and overhauls.

Related ProjectsPrior to installing the 1-MW fuel cell, Alameda County completed an integrated solar power system project and comprehensive energy effi ciency improvements at the Santa Rita Jail. This work consisted of a 1.2 MW rooftop solar array, chilled water plant retrofi t, cool roof membrane on 18 housing units, and a Demand Response Smart Control System (UtilityVision®).

With solar electric generation, the Jail reduced its overall energy cost and specifi cally reduced purchases of expensive, peak energy from the local utility. With energy effi ciency and demand-side management technologies, the Jail maximized the value of its solar investment while modernizing the facility.

These improvements, combined with the clean fuel cell power generation, are removing 3,200 tons of greenhouse gas emis-sions from the atmosphere each year. This is equivalent to planting 900 acres of trees.

For More Informationhttp://www.acgov.org/srjp

Alameda County: Matt Muniz, P.E. (510) 208-9518 matt.muniz.acgov.org www.acgov.org

Chevron Energy Solutions: Bruce Dickinson (415) 733-4517 bdickinson@chevron.com www.chevronenergy.com

FuelCell Energy: Steven P. Eschbach (203) 825-6000 seschbach@fce.com ww.fce.com

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GREEN BUILDING (Juvenile Justice Center)

• Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award, 2008 Sustainable Practices or Facilities

• 2008 Environmental Design + Construction, Excellence in Design Award, Government Building • 2008 American Institute of Architects Justice Facility Review

• 2008 Construction Management Association of America, Northern California Chapter, Project of the Year for

Building over $20 million • 2008 CEMEX U.S. Building Award: Sustainability and Institutional Awards • 2007 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification

• 2007 California Construction Award of Merit: Green Building

• 2007 CSAC Host County Exemplary Program Award, Advancing Social Equity with Enlightened Construction

Contracting

ENERGY

• 2007 Crown Community Award, American City and County Magazine Fuel Cell Project

• 2005 & 2002 Green Power Leadership Awards, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency & U.S. Department of

Energy On-site Power Generation

• 2002 Challenge Award, California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Energy Program

• 2002 Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award, State of California

Energy Conservation

• 2002 Flex Your Power Energy Award, State of California Energy Conservation

• 2002 Energy Efficient Building Award, Energy User News

Best Institutional Project: Santa Rita Jail

SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS County of Alameda, General Services Agency

3/2009

Mission

To enrich the lives of Alameda County residents through visionary policies and

accessible, responsive, and effective services.

Vision

Alameda County is recognized as one of the best counties in which to live, work and do business.

Values

Integrity, honesty and respect fostering mutual trust.

Transparency and accountability achieved through open communications and involvement of diverse community voices.

Fiscal stewardship reflecting the responsible management of resources.

Customer service built on commitment, accessibility and responsiveness.

Excellence in performance based on strong leadership, teamwork and a willingness to take risks.

Diversity recognizing the unique qualities of every individual and his or her perspective.

Environmental stewardship to preserve, protect and restore our natural resources.

Social responsibility promoting self-sufficiency, economic independence and an interdependent system of care and support.

Compassion ensuring all people are treated with respect, dignity and fairness.