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LPT's Green Efforts |
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Hybrid Vehicles |
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Currently, the Township is working on obtaining funding for hybrid vehicles. We have secured funding from the Montgomery County DA's office and have applied for funded through DEP's AFIG grant program. The goal is to add three hybrids to our fleet in 2009. Over the life span of the vehicles we would reduce emissions by 194,000lbs of CO2 and would save the Township approximately $60,000. |
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Solar |
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We are working on obtaining grant monies through DEP to fund a solar panel project for the Township building. This system will reduce building consumption from the grid, and promote the use of renewable energy technologies. Learn more about the technology and what you can do at Pa Solar's website. |
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Stormwater Basin Retrofits |
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In an effort to promote stormwater infiltration and improve overall water quality in our watershed LPT has converted a number of stormwater basins from mowed turfgrass to naturalized areas. Follow the link to our Stormwater Management page to learn more about basin conversions and other stormwater programs. |
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Recycling |
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The reduce, reuse, recycle manta is being increasingly important to the Township. Please check out our recycling webpage for more info and resources. |
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Efficient Lighting |
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The Township is currently working through a lighting audit. Both the Township building and the Public Works garage are being audited for energy efficiency. We will take the results and work towards replacing the least efficient fixtures in order to decrease our electrical consumption. We are trying to be proactive as the deadline for deregulation (and a likely increase in rates) is rapidly approaching. |
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Biofuels |
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Alternative fuels are all the talk these days, and biofuels is one of the terms being used everywhere. There are some definite benefits from utilizing ethanol blended gasoline and bio-diesel. Two main points are a reduction in greenhouse gas, and a decrease in our oil dependence. Most of our on-road fleet is burning a blended fuel, and we are considering moving our off-road fleet to bio-diesel. |
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Education |
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When newsletters go out we make an effort to include information that relates to our green projects. The spring newsletter includes an article on protecting our watersheds. |
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Earth Friendly Products |
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LPT has been purchasing products that are energy saving and save resources. Something as simple as purchasing energy star electronics can save money and pollution. We have switched out bottled water coolers for point of source filtered water. By converting we eliminate pollution from transportation and reduce landfill waste. |
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Electronic Communication |
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Gone are the days when we had to copy something and fax it. Today we have resources such as network faxing, e-mail, scanning, document management, etc. that allow the Township to utilize electronic formats. By utilizing electronic formats we have been able to increase communication while reducing time and resources. |
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