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POL - Green Policy - County

  • ENTITY TYPE: County
  • TYPE OF DOCUMENT: POL - Policies/Procedures
The document is the McHenry County Green Policy, which outlines the county's commitment to environmental, economic, and social stewardship through green practices for county facilities, buildings, supplies, and services. The policy aims to achieve cost savings, provide a healthy work environment, contribute to environmental conservation, and establish a community standard of green practices. The document defines green practices as those that diminish the negative impacts of human activities on the environment, including areas such as air quality, recycling and waste management, energy efficiency, transportation, water conservation, land preservation, and purchasing. It also explains the LEED rating system, which is a certifying system for building performance in terms of environmental sustainability. The document emphasizes the importance of life cycle cost analysis in achieving cost-effective environmental performance. It promotes sustainable building practices that integrate environmental quality, economic vitality, and social benefit. The policy states that green building practices should be given first consideration for any proposed construction, addition, or renovation of county buildings, with the goal of attaining LEED certification. The document encourages all county buildings and renovation projects to achieve the highest practicable LEED rating level. It highlights the importance of educating project administrators on green building principles and selecting design teams with knowledge of green building practices. The document also addresses budgeting and financing for green initiatives, as well as the procurement of green products and technologies. It emphasizes the use of environmentally responsible products and the promotion of recycled materials. The policy establishes a Green Advisory Committee to assist in the implementation of the policy and track achievements towards green goals. Overall, the document outlines the county's commitment to sustainable practices and provides guidelines for incorporating green initiatives into county operations.
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