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ALACHUA COUNTY COMMISSION QUARTERLY RETREAT
ENERGY RECOMMENDATIONS PRESENTATION THE ALACHUA COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
December 12, 2008
Overview
Over 204 recommendations dealing with: Community Challenges
Rising Energy Costs, Climate Change, Peak Oil Production & Decline
Community Opportunities Create a resource efficient and resilient community
Energy Conservation Strategies Commission
Guiding Principles: (1), Practice conservation (reduce
consumption); (2), make efficiencies in building envelopes
and mechanical equipment; and (3), invest in renewable power generation.
Recommendations for Immediate Implementation and Discussion Major Strategic Policies Inviting and Engaging Our Public &
Communities Alachua County Government Waste and Energy Implications Maximize Local Food Production and
Processing Land Use and Transportation Residential Buildings Innovative Energy Systems and
Renewable Energy Legislative Items
Recommendations for Immediate Implementation and DiscussionMajor Strategic Policies
Energy and Sustainability Reduce Fossil Fuel Use: Establish Timeline Business Development: Energy
Conservation; Alternative Energy; Waste Based Industries
Funding Sources: Energy Conservation & Sustainability Activities
Recommendations for Immediate Implementation and DiscussionInviting and Engaging Our Public &
Communities Annual Public Summit on Energy Security Energy Advisory Committee
Recommendations for Immediate Implementation and DiscussionAlachua County Government
County Government Public Service Delivery: Peak Oil Production & Decline
County Government Capital Improvement Program: Energy Management Funds
County Government: Staff Expertise in Carbon Markets
County Government: 4-Day Work Week
From Dec 2, 2008
Issue #1: Financial Planning Group (FPG) review of ECSC recommendations in time for a March/April 2009 County Commission workshop
From Dec 2, 2008
Recommendation #1: Move to request that the Financial Planning Group receive the ECSC presentation as soon as possible. Make it the only item on that FPG agenda. Consider inviting the Property Appraiser; Tax Collector; Sheriff; Supervisor of Elections; and Clerk of Court, and their top staff. The conversation that occurs among FPG attendees during and after the presentation is as significant as the presentation itself.
From Dec 2, 2008
Issue #2: Now that the County Commission has the recommendations, where do we go from here?
Recommendation #2: Move to schedule a workshop in early January 2009 to discuss the ECSC report and recommendations. Direct the County Manager to prepare for this workshop by creating lists that divide ECSC recommendations into at least the following categories (there may be duplication within the lists). continued
From Dec 2, 2008
Recommendation #2: Lists by type will allow for more public input, suggestions and conversation:
1. Items that are “low-hanging fruit”, non-controversial and inexpensive/easy-to-implement;
2. Items for the State and Federal legislative agenda;
3. Items that have Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) implications;
4. Items that fit within the Comprehensive Plan, or the EAR process; and
5. Items that require more research by County staff and conversation with the general public and stakeholders.
From Dec 2, 2008
Issue #3: Send the market signal that Alachua County is open to opportunities for new business in the energy technology sector.
Going Forward
Recommendation #3: That the County Commission commit to initiate and co-sponsor an “Energy Summit” to be held in Alachua County, preferably Spring or Summer, 2009; and request that the County Manager provide the Board (within 60 days) for its consideration a proposed agenda and list of potential participants; recommended partners; potential costs; and cost-sharing opportunities.
