Environmental Stewardship Agenda - Archdiocese of Indianapolis

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ARCHDIOCESE OF

INDIANAPOLIS

7/19/2009 Environmental Stewardship Agenda

Today the great gift of Gods Creation is exposed to serious dangers

and lifestyles which can degrade it. Environmental pollution is

making particularly unsustainable the lives of the poor of the world

we must pledge ourselves to take care of creation and to share its

resources in solidarity.

Pope Benedict XVI

August 27, 2006


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EXECUTIVE SUMMARYThe Archdiocese of Indianapolis recognizes the growing importance of making careful and efficient use of

the Earths resources, and further recognizes that the daily operations of its facilities, grounds, and

transport needs has a direct impact on the environment. This Environmental Stewardship Agenda has been

developed as a first critical step toward implementing a strategic environmental program to reduce the

Archdiocese environmental impact through the more conscious and efficient use of resources.

The benefits of implementing an Environmental Stewardship Agenda are clear, and include: cost savings

through the more efficient use of resources and reduction of costly waste, fulfilling a moral obligation to

care for creation and the poor, improved employee and public health, a reduction of risk, and helping to

foster further educational, spiritual and economic growth within the Archdiocese.

The unique challenges and opportunities associated with the Archdiocese of Indianapolis as an organization

were evaluated as part of the development of targeted stewardship recommendations. Likewise, the

Archdiocese key environmental impacts were examined - including all utility use at the Catholic Center and

Xavier building for the past two years. While not an exhaustive environmental audit, this preliminary

evaluation serves as an indicator of the full impact the Archdiocese has on the environment in the course of

its daily operations. During FY 07 09, for example, the Archdiocese spent an average of $17,448 per

month on employee mileage reimbursement. This represents an average of 32,965 miles driven, 1,303gallons of gasoline burned, and 15.6 tons of CO2 emitted each month a tremendous impact on the

environment, those vulnerable populations most affected by air pollution and climate change, and the

Archdiocese financial budget.

Section 4 broadly outlines an Action Agenda for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis to greatly reduce its own

environmental impact while encouraging its parishes, schools, employees and parishioners to do the same.

The section is divided into seven main areas: (1) Energy, (2) Water, (3) Waste, (4) Land Use, (5)

Transportation and Travel, (6) Purchasing, and (7) Communication and Outreach. Comprehensive

environmental stewardship recommendations are made within each section.

Many of the recommendations outlined in the Action Agenda can save the Archdiocese of Indianapolis

money in the long term. By initially focusing on those projects that will produce a significant cost-savingsand then strategically reinvesting to support other projects, the Archdiocese environmental stewardship

program can be designed as largely self-supporting. The Archdiocese can additionally make use of a broad

range of funding options to support its environmental stewardship goals. Funding options are detailed in

section 5 and include a variety of creative internal financing mechanisms, grants, rebates, and private

donations.

It is recommended that a formal implementation structure - led by an Environmental Project Manager and

supported by the input and oversight of a staff Environmental Committee - be put in place to ensure that

the Archdiocese environmental stewardship efforts are successful and sustained.

Designed to begin with early action and lay a foundation for continued success, a 12-month implementation

timeline is proposed in section 6. Recommended first-year steps include: a kick-off meeting to engage staff;sharing best practices, with parishes and schools; establishing a formal implementation structure to drive

the effort; implementing visible, low-cost jumpstart projects; engaging in ongoing communication with

employees, parishes, schools and parishioners; working to formalize environmental policy and goals; and

implementing first large environmental projects. First projects have been recommended based on their cost-

savings potential and the Archdiocese own priorities and needs. They include: (1) energy audits and

retrofits; (2) a campaign to reduce the amount and impacts of employee driving; (3) strengthening and

supporting a Reduce, Reuse, Recycle ethic, and (4) supporting the completion of several planned IS projects

which will significantly reduce the organizations environmental impact.


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TABLE OF CONTENTSEXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................. 11. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................... 4

1.1 Stewardship ........................................................................................ 41.2 Benefits .............................................................................................. 5

1.3 Values and Vision ............................................................................... 5

1.4 How to Use this Document ................................................................. 6

2. OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES ....................................................... 72.1 Overview of Archdiocese ...................................................................... 7

2.2 Opportunities ....................................................................................... 8

2.3 Challenges ......................................................................................... 10

3. KEY IMPACTS ..................................................................................... 113.1 Select Expenses and Impacts .............................................................. 12

3.2 Utilities ............................................................................................... 15

4. ACTION AGENDA ............................................................................... 214.1. Energy .............................................................................................. 22

4.2. Water ................................................................................................ 31

4.3. Waste ............................................................................................... 35

4.4. Land Use .......................................................................................... 41

4.5. Transportation and Travel ................................................................ 46

4.6. Purchasing ........................................................................................ 54

4.7. Communication and Outreach .......................................................... 61

5. FUNDING OPTIONS ............................................................................. 655.1 Guaranteed Energy Savings Financing................................................. 65

5.2 Internal Energy-Efficiency Financing Options ...................................... 65

5.3 Clean Energy Revolving Loan Fund ..................................................... 665.4 Grants and Donations ......................................................................... 67

5.5 Rebates and Tax Incentives ................................................................ 67

6. NEXT STEPS ....................................................................................... 686.1 Recommended Implementation Strategy............................................. 68

6.2 Next Steps .......................................................................................... 70


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WORKS CITED .......................................................................................... 74APPENDIX A: BEST PRACTICES FOR PARISHES AND SCHOOLS ...................... 78APPENDIX B: STAFF PRIORITIES ................................................................. 80APPENDIX C: INFORMATIONAL STAFF INTERVIEWS ..................................... 82APPENDIX D: INVENTORY OF ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICES......................... 83APPENDIX E: SELECT EXPENSES AND IMPACTS FY 2007 - 2008 ................ 87APPENDIX F: COST SAVINGS POTENTIAL .................................................... 90APPENDIX G: POTENTIAL GOVERNMENT GRANT OPPORTUNITIES ................ 91APPENDIX H: PRIVATE ENVIRONMENTAL GRANT-MAKING ENTITIES ............ 92APPENDIX I: REBATES AND TAX INCENTIVES .............................................. 94


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ARCHDIOCESE OF INDIANAPOLISMISSION*:WE COMMIT OURSELVES TO GENEROSITY AND TO

THE RESPONSIBLE USE OF OUR SPIRITUAL AND

MATERIAL RESOURCES.

VALUES*:STEWARDSHIP; COMPASSION AND RESPECT FOR

HUMAN LIFE AND ALL CREATION

(ARCHDIOCESEONLINE)*EXCERPTS OFORIGINALTEXT

Archdiocese of IndianapolisE N V I R O N M E N T A L S T E W A R D S H I P A G E N D A

1.INTRODUCTIONThe Archdiocese of Indianapolis, a Roman Catholic

Archdiocese encompassing nearly 13,800 square

miles in central and southern Indiana, recognizes the

growing importance of making careful and efficient

use of the Earths resources.

This Environmental Stewardship Agenda has been

developed in accordance with the Archdiocese

mission statement, and is tailored to meet the

following organizational goals:

Improved stewardship of the Earths resourcesused by the Archdiocese, resulting in the

reduced impact of its daily operations on the

environment.

Improved stewardship of the Archdioceses financial resources through the more efficient use ofmaterial resources and the use of other environmental strategies aimed at reducing costly waste.

Increased employee education on Care for Creation to assist them in reducing their environmentalimpact at work, home, and in the community.

Strategic communication with the 150 parishes and 73 schools of the Archdiocese on Care forCreation in order to work toward (1) an increase in general awareness about Care for Creation, (2)the sharing of the Archdioceses efforts and successes within its own operations, and (3) the

provision of key information and resources aimed at encouraging similar efforts within their own

institutions.

1.1 StewardshipThe Archdiocese of Indianapolis continually strives to improve its stewardship of the financial and material

resources entrusted to its care. Everything about the daily operations of the offices, buildings, grounds, and

transportation of the Archdiocese and the habituated practices of those

who use them - have an impact on the environment and the budget.

This Environmental Stewardship Agenda represents a critical first step

toward planning and implementing a strategic environmental program

focused on the more efficient use of resources and adopting more

sustainable practices that meet the needs of the present without

compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

(Bruntland Commission sustainability definition United Nations).

Catholic Climate Covenant


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THE STATE OF THE ENVIRONMENT HASIMPLICATIONS FOR EVERY ONE OF US WHO LIVE ON

THIS PLANET.ALMOST ALWAYS THE NEGATIVEENVIRONMENTAL CONSEQUENCES HAVE A GREATER

IMPACT ON THOSE MOST VULNERABLE THE POOR,THE ELDERLY, THE ILL.WE ARE LIVING AT A TIMEWHEN THE CHOICES WE MAKE HAVE BOTH LOCAL

AND GLOBAL IMPLICATIONS.

(ENVIRONMENTALGUIDE1)

DID YOU KNOW?REPLACING ONE INCANDESCENT BULBWITH AN ENERGY-EFFICIENT CFL BULB

WILL SAVE THE BURNING OF FIVEHUNDRED POUNDS OF COAL AND

BETWEEN $30.00 AND $50.00 OVERTHE LIFETIME OF THE BULB.

(USEPA)

1.2 BenefitsIt is increasingly common for organizations to take a systematic approach toward reducing their

environmental impact. There is increased public demand for

organizations to go green as the emergence of serious

environmental problems increases the public health, species

extinction, and social justice costs of inaction. At the sametime, organizations are finding that they can align the broader

issue of leaving a healthy planet for our descendents with their

own legitimate business concerns and bottom line. (Green

Purchasing).

The benefits of undertaking the strategic planning and implementation of an Environmental Stewardship

Agenda are clear:

Cost savings associated with using resourcesmore efficiently and reducing costly waste.

Employee health and productivity Risk reduction associated with climate change

and other environmental problems.

Public Health and Quality of Life Educational Opportunity Local Economic Development Opportunity Moral obligationCare for Creation Social Justice Caring for one another locally

and globally

In many cases, organizations find that the operational and economic benefits of adopting environmentally-

friendly measures actually qualify them as the most cost-effective solution while additionally meeting othergoals (Climate Action Plan).

1.3 Values and VisionArchdiocese administrative leadership was asked to discuss, value, and prioritize the organizational benefits

to implementing a strategic environmental stewardship agenda. While individual responses varied (Appendix

B), clear overarching organizational values were identified:

The Archdiocese of Indianapolis will use the Environmental Stewardship planning and implementationprocess as an opportunity to ensure it continues to meet its member (parishes, schools, employees,parishioners) needs and interests.The Archdiocese of Indianapolis will ensure the wise and efficient use of the financial, material, and naturalresources entrusted to it, with a priority given to implementing cost-saving environmental measures. Thefinancial need to use resources more efficiently will act as a catalyst for taking those positive environmentalsteps that are squarely in line with other deeply-held values, including: fulfilling a moral obligation to carefor creation, creating an educational opportunity for schools and parishes, being an example by walking thetalk, taking action on environmental social justice issues, and protecting employee and public health.


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NOT EVERYTHING CAN BE DONE AT ONCE,

BUT MUCH CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED WHEN A

STRUCTURE IS PUT IN PLACE TO LEAD A

FORMAL ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP

EFFORT WHEN EMPLOYEES ARE MADE

CONSCIOUS OF THE IMPACT OF THEIR

ACTIONS, ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN

IDENTIFYING AND IMPLEMENTING SOLUTIONS,

AND CELEBRATED FOR THEIR SUCCESSES.

1.4 How to Use this DocumentThis document is intended to be used as a tool to assist the Archdiocese of Indianapolis in beginning the

process of greening its own operations while also encouraging and supporting parishes, schools,

employees, and parishioners in making more sustainable choices. It is designed to be as comprehensive and

practical as possible, and is organized into discrete sections that can be read together or utilized

independently as needed. These sections include:

Introduction - rationale and vision foradopting a systematic environmental

stewardship approach.

Opportunities and Challenges overview of the Archdioceses

organization-specific

opportunities and challenges as

identified through interviews

with key staff.

Key Impacts Preliminary baselinedata on the Archdioceses use of

resources within its core administrative

facilities.

Action Agenda Comprehensive outline of recommendations toimprove the Archdioceses use of resources in seven areas: Energy, Water, Waste, Land Use,

Transportation and Travel, Purchasing, and Communication and Outreach.

Financial Resources Overview of financial resources and tools available to support projectimplementation, including creative internal financing mechanisms, grants, rebates, and private

donations.

Next Steps Recommendations for the adoption of an internal structure and process forsuccessfully undertaking the implementation of the Archdiocese Environmental Stewardship Agenda.

Appendix A Best Practices for Parishes and Schools Environmental stewardship informationtargeted to Archdiocese parishes and schools as a first step toward greening their own operations.

It should be noted that greening an

organization is about progress and not

perfection.

Not everything can be done at once, but

much can be accomplished when a

structure is put in place to lead a formal

environmental stewardship effort - when

employees are made conscious of the

impact of their actions, actively engaged

in identifying and implementing

solutions, and celebrated for their

successes.

www.archindy.org


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BY THE NUMBERS -2009COLLEGES: 2HIGH SCHOOLS: 11

K-8 SCHOOLS: 60TOTAL SCHOOLS: 73PARISHES: 139MISSIONS: 12TOTAL CHURCHES: 151

TOTAL PARISHIONERS:226,620TOTAL CLERGY:290EMPLOYEES IN CATHOLIC CENTER:110

EMPLOYEES IN XAVIER BUILDING: 3HOME-BASED EMPLOYEES IN INDY :78

CHARITIES, AGENCIES,CYO: 374PARISHES/SCHOOLS:5,238TOTAL EMPLOYEES:5,803

FY07-08BUDGET:$73.2MILLION(ARCHDIOCESE2009YEARBOOK,JOHN

HANSBERRY,JULIESHEWMAKER)

2.OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGESGreening a large organization is a complex task.

Like every organization, the Archdiocese of

Indianapolis has unique characteristics that must

be taken into account if its environmental

stewardship efforts are to be successful. Thepurpose of this section is to provide an overview

of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis as an

organization, and describe the unique

opportunities and challenges it is afforded.

Information was derived from staff interviews

(Appendix C), and has been used to develop the

environmental stewardship recommendations

outlined in Sections 4 and 6.

2.1 Overview of ArchdioceseLed by Archbishop Daniel M Buechlien, the

Archdiocese of Indianapolis was erected over

175 years ago in 1834 as the Diocese of

Vincennes. It was renamed the Diocese of

Indianapolis in 1898 and was raised to the status

of an Archdiocese in 1944 (Roman Catholic).

The Archdiocese of Indianapolis is a diverse

Roman

Catholic

Archdiocese

encompassing

nearly 13,800

square miles

in south and

central

Indiana. With

73 schools,

151 parishes,

and serving

over 225,000Roman

Catholics, the

Archdiocese

includes 11

Deaneries

and over 38

counties plus

one township in Spencer County (Archdiocese

2009 Yearbook).

Operating as a not-

for-profit

organization, the

Archdiocese of

Indianapolis is

headquartered in

the Catholic Center

(1400 N. Meridian

Street) and the

Xavier Building

(1435 N. Illinois

Street), both in

Indianapolis. Itdirectly manages 7

buildings, including

Indianapolis St.

Peter and Paul Cathedral, and directly owns 12

vehicles while insuring 167 additional vehicles

within the archdiocese ( John Wahl, personal

communication May 29, 2009).

There are 5,803

employees on the

Archdiocese payroll,

of which 113 have

offices in the

Catholic Center or

Xavier Building (John

Hansberry, personal

communication May

18, 2009). The

budgeted expenses

of the Archdiocese

totaled $73.2 Millionin FY 07-08,

excluding parishes

and schools (Julie

Shewmaker, personal

communication May

26, 2009).

MAP OF ARCHDIOCESE OF INDIANAPOLIS (ARCHDIOCESE ONLINE)


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2.2 OpportunitiesThe Archdiocese has numerous opportunities in

the form of existing resources and unique

organizational qualities which can be leveraged to

support its environmental stewardship goals.

Some of these opportunities are examined belowand have been incorporated in the development of

recommendations later in this document.

Opportunity: Care for Creation Movement. Thereis a strong existing Care for Creation movement

among diverse interdenominational congregations

which holds that we are called to see the earth as

good and to love it as God loves all of life

(Environmental Guide). In Indianapolis this

movement has been growing steadily over the

past several years. On January 31st of this year,more than 160 people attended the Third Green

Congregation Workshop and nearly 21 percent of

attendees were Roman Catholic (Green

Congregations). This broad network of engaged

congregations and individuals can serve as a rich

resource of information and shared experience.

Opportunity: Catholic Environmental Action. Sincethe early 1990s there has been strong and

growing action from Roman Catholics in the area

of environmental stewardship and social justice atthe national, regional, and local levels. These

efforts provide valuable outreach and education

tools that can be leveraged to support

Archdiocese environmental efforts.

National ActionUSCCB Climate Change Justice and Health Initiative

educates and advocates on the connections between

Catholic faith, social justice, and the environment. It

places a special emphasis on addressing the moral

dimensions of climate change and its impacts on thepoor.

The Catholic Coalition on Climate Change. Launched

in 2006 by the USCCB and other Catholic partners,

the CCCC encourages the Catholic Community to

become involved in practical environmental

stewardship solutions as it addresses the human and

moral dimensions of climate change.

The Catholic Climate Covenant. A program of the

CCCC, the Catholic Climate Covenant was launched

on April 22nd of

this year and

encourages

Catholics to

take the St. Francis Pledge to Care for Creation and

the Poor a commitment to reduce your carbon

footprint through prayer, learning, assessment,

action and advocacy.

Regional ActionFaith in Action. Catholic congregations in Michigan

and Northern Indiana are partnering to create and

present educational resources on addressing climate

change and other environmental issues.

Local ActionChrist the King Parish. Led by parishioner Patti

Cortellini, this Indianapolis congregation is a

designated Creation Care Congregation through

the Interfaith Alliance Indianapolis Care for Creation

Committee (Creation Care Congregations).

Archdiocese Earth Stewardship Committee. Five

Catholic churches on the north side of Indianapolis

have formed the Archdiocese Earth Stewardship

Committee, or Green Deanery of Indianapolis, and

are meeting regularly to share resources (Creation

Care Congregations).

Low Carbon Diet. During this past season of Lent,

weekly workshops were offered by Green Deanery

parishes to assist parishioners in reducing theircarbon footprint (Program Examines Carbon

Footprints).

INTERDENOMINATIONAL RESOURCESGreen Congregations: www.webofcreation.orgInterfaith Alliance Indianapolis Care for CreationCommittee: www.interfaithindy.org/careIndianapolis Green Congregations Website:www.ikecoalition.org/Green_Sanctuary/Green_Sanctuary.htm

CATHOLIC RESOURCESCatholic Earthcare Australia:www.catholicearthcareoz.netUSCCB Climate Change Justice and Health Initiative:

www.usccb.org/sdwp/ejp/climate

Catholic Climate Covenant. www.catholicclimatecovenant.orgCatholic Coalition on Climate Change.

www.catholicsandclimatechange.org/

NCEA: Ensuring a Healthy Environment:www.ncea.org/departments/nabccce/EnvironmentalConcerns.asp
http://www.webofcreation.org/http://www.interfaithindy.org/carehttp://www.ikecoalition.org/Green_Sanctuary/Green_Sanctuary.htmhttp://www.ikecoalition.org/Green_Sanctuary/Green_Sanctuary.htmhttp://www.catholicearthcareoz.net/http://www.catholicearthcareoz.net/http://www.usccb.org/sdwp/ejp/climatehttp://www.catholicclimatecovenant.org/http://www.catholicsandclimatechange.org/http://www.ncea.org/departments/nabccce/EnvironmentalConcerns.asphttp://www.ncea.org/departments/nabccce/EnvironmentalConcerns.asphttp://www.catholicsandclimatechange.org/http://www.catholicclimatecovenant.org/http://www.usccb.org/sdwp/ejp/climatehttp://www.catholicearthcareoz.net/http://www.ikecoalition.org/Green_Sanctuary/Green_Sanctuary.htmhttp://www.interfaithindy.org/carehttp://www.webofcreation.org/


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Opportunity: Large potential impact. As anorganization with a large scope of influence, the

Archdiocese of Indianapolis has the potential to

make enormous reductions in the absolute

environmental impact of its own daily operations

as well as those of its parishes, schools,

parishioners and employees through example,education, support, budgeting guidelines, and

direct management.

Opportunity: High public visibility anddemonstration value. The actions of theArchdiocese of Indianapolis are highly visible to

both Catholics and non-Catholics. It has a unique

opportunity to set an example by demonstrating

to individuals and other organizations how a

large, diverse enterprise can successfully reduce

its environmental footprint.

Opportunity: Orientation to public wellbeing. Staffand parishioners are generally oriented to doing

the right thing. A well developed communications

strategy aimed at increasing awareness of the

environmental, financial, and social justice

impacts of daily behaviors while providingguidance and support to change those behaviors

is likely to be highly successful.

Opportunity: Successful staff program models.The Archdiocese of Indianapolis has existing staff

programs including the Wellness Program and

Information Systems training programs which

serve as examples of staff successfully working

together to effect positive change. These models

can be utilized and built upon.

Opportunity: Staff with extensive environmentaland energy expertise. The Archdiocese has anenvironmental

manager on staff

with certifications to

safely handle issues

with lead, asbestos,

mold, and pesticide.

Management

services staff

additionally has

extensive energy

and facilities

maintenance expertise. This existing internal

structure and knowledge represents aninstitutional asset that can be

utilized.

Opportunity: Broad fundingoptions. The Archdiocese has theability to consider broad funding

and financing options to support

its environmental stewardship

efforts. These options include

leveraging grants, soliciting private

donations, and considering

creative financing mechanisms

such as establishing a revolving

loan fund or bonding initiative. The

Archdiocese has a development staff of 20

individuals to support fundraising efforts.

Opportunity: Record of successful environmentalprojects. Archdiocese staff has implemented manysuccessful environmental stewardship projects

and practices to date. A full list of existing andplanned Archdiocese environmental stewardship

projects can be found in Appendix D. These

efforts can be communicated with staff and

parishioners to demonstrate real environmental

impact and cost reductions, celebrate successes,

and build support for implementation of the

Archdiocese Environmental Stewardship Agenda.

www.catholicclimatecovenant.org


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DID YOU KNOW?AN IDLING VEHICLE GETS 0 MPG AND CONTRIBUTESTO AIR POLLUTION. IN MOST CARS ANY MORETHAN 10 SECONDS OF IDLING USES MOREGASOLINE THAN RESTARTING THE ENGINE.

REDUCE IDLING BY AVOIDING DRIVE-THROUGHWINDOWS AND TURNING OFF THE CAR WHEN

STOPPED FOR MORE THAN 10 SECONDS.

(WWW.INDYCICAP.ORG)

2.3 ChallengesLike all organizations, the Archdiocese of

Indianapolis has particular qualities which may

pose challenges to implementing a new set of

policies. We examine these potential challenges in

order to take them fully into account as wedevelop robust environmental stewardship

recommendations.

Challenge: Decentralized authority structure. TheArchdioceses decentralized authority structure

can make implementing organizational change

more challenging than it might otherwise be

under a traditional centralized power structure.

Under Catholic Canon Law, parishes and schools

are autonomous over their own property,

operational policies and purchasing decisions. Therole of the Archdiocese is to support, educate and

provide recommendations to parishes, but not

direct policy (Coridan). This can sometimes make

operations less than efficient across the

organization, and elevates the importance of

proactive communication and information

sharing.

Challenge: Budget constraints. As a non-profitorganization, the Archdiocese of Indianapolis

routinely operates under budget constraints and

is currently addressing a significant budget

deficit. This can make funding any up-front

capital expenditures associated with

implementing environmental stewardship

challenging. On the other hand, it is an

opportunity to take a close look at how efficiently

the organization is using resources such as

electricity and paper, and identify opportunities

for cost-savings.

Challenge: Communications with parishes andschools. The Archdiocese of Indianapolis has 151parishes, 73 schools, 290 clergy and a total of

5,803 employees spread over nearly 13,800

square miles. By all accounts, communications

among all parts of the Archdiocese body can be

difficult. Specifically, a standardized electronic

communications system uniting parishes, schools,

and all employees within the Archdiocese has not

yet been implemented. This can sometimes hinder

effective coordination and make operations less

than efficient.

Challenge: Internal communications.Communications among staff within the Catholic

Center can also be challenging. In some areas,

there is a lack of written policies which outline

efficient organizational procedures and clearly

communicate expectations to staff. An internal

structure to proactively improve policy buy-in and

compliance among staff - and allow for more

effective communication among staff from various

departments - could be strengthened and would

improve organizational efficiency.

Challenge: Heavy staff workloads. As a non-profitorganization, the Archdiocese of Indianapolis has

responded to budget pressures by reducing staff

over the years. As a result many staff members

have heavy workloads and may not be able to

undertake additional responsibilities effectively.

Challenge: Habits are hard to change. True of anyorganization, changing employee habits can be a

major challenge. People generally like doing

things the way they have always been done and

can be suspicious of new procedures or products.

For this reason, it is important to include

employees in the process of greening the

organization and to make internal education and

communication a central piece of the effort.


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3.KEY IMPACTSAs a large organization with the management of

numerous capital projects and a great number of

existing facilities and acres of land under its care,

the Archdiocese of Indianapolis utilizes a great

deal of resources in the course of its dailyoperations. As such, it has an equally large impact

on the local and global environment.

The Indiana electricity that is used to light staff

offices and power computers, for example, is

largely generated by burning coal contributing

to local air and water pollution and emitting

pollutants which contribute to global climate

change. Likewise, the Archdiocese use of paper,

janitorial supplies, and other needed products has

profound environmental impacts associated withtheir production, transport, use, and final disposal

including contributing to air and water pollution

and global climate change.

The purpose of this section is to describe the

Archdiocese use of key resources within its core

facilities. While not an exhaustive environmental

audit, this preliminary evaluation describes in

broad strokes the resource use of the

Archdiocese core administrative operations within

the Catholic Center and Xavier Buildings and

serves as an indicator of the full impact the

Archdiocese has on the environment in the course

of its daily operations.

This analysis has been used to inform and focus

the recommended environmental stewardship

actions presented in section 4. The data presented

within this section was graciously provided by

Archdiocese staff (Julie Shewmaker, personal

communications March 23, May 18; John

Hansberry, May 18; John Wahl May 27; Abbey

Kirchner June 1, June 11). While this document

does not attempt to quantify the environmental

impacts associated with the Archdiocese 5

additional Indianapolis facilities, its 151 parishes

and 73 schools, or the households and vehicles of

its employees and parishioners, these are all areas

within the Archdiocese scope of influence in

which environmental stewardship can be

improved through either direct management,

indirect support, or outreach and education tools.

The Indianapolis Zoo My Carbon PledgeSustainIndyUS Green Building Council Indiana ChapterGreen Piece IndyIndiana Living Green Magazine

INdiana Sustainability Alliance (INSA)

Hoosier Environmental Council (HEC)

Earth Day Indiana

Indiana Wildlife Federation

www.archindy.com

The Nature Conservancy, Indiana Chapter

Marion County Soil and Water Conservation District

Central Indiana Land Trust

Improving Kids Environment

Health by Design

Indiana Office of Utility Consumer CounselorIndiana Department of Environmental Management(IDEM)

Keep Indianapolis Beautiful

Indianapolis Environmental Organizations:
http://www.mycarbonpledge.com/http://www.mycarbonpledge.com/http://www.mycarbonpledge.com/http://www.indygov.org/eGov/City/DPW/SustainIndy.htmhttp://www.usgbc-in.org/http://www.usgbc-in.org/http://www.usgbc-in.org/http://www.greenpieceindy.com/http://www.indianalivinggreen.com/http://www.indianasustainability.org/http://www.hecweb.org/http://www.earthdayindiana.org/http://www.indianawildlife.org/http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/indiana/http://www.marionswcd.org/http://www.conservingindiana.org/http://www.ikecoalition.org/http://www.ikecoalition.org/http://www.healthbydesignonline.org/http://www.in.gov/oucchttp://www.in.gov/idem/http://www.in.gov/idem/http://www.kibi.org/http://www.kibi.org/http://www.kibi.org/http://www.in.gov/idem/http://www.in.gov/idem/http://www.in.gov/oucchttp://www.healthbydesignonline.org/http://www.ikecoalition.org/http://www.conservingindiana.org/http://www.marionswcd.org/http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/indiana/http://www.indianawildlife.org/http://www.earthdayindiana.org/http://www.hecweb.org/http://www.indianasustainability.org/http://www.indianalivinggreen.com/http://www.greenpieceindy.com/http://www.usgbc-in.org/http://www.indygov.org/eGov/City/DPW/SustainIndy.htmhttp://www.mycarbonpledge.com/


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3.1 Select Expenses and Impacts

Figure 1 describes select expenses made by the Archdiocese during FY 2007 2008. While this data is not a

perfect indicator of the amount, efficiency and environmental impact of the Archdiocese resource use, it is

data that is readily accessible to staff, and serves two main purposes. First, it serves as a good indirect

indicator of the resource use and environmental impacts of Archdiocese operations. Second, it suggests

areas of high environmental impact that can be targeted for cost-savings.

Appendix E details the expenses described in Figure 1 and broadly outlines their associated environmental

impacts. Major expenses can be broken into three categories: (1) travel and conferences; (2) postage, paper

and printing, and (3) utilities. This suggests that the Archdiocese major environmental impacts with the

highest cost savings potential are those associated with travel, paper, and utility consumption.

Appendix F examines the cost savings potential of environmental stewardship actions targeted to particular

areas by estimating a reasonably expected savings range based on the experience of others. This analysis

indicates that employee mileage, postage and utilities are areas with high cost-savings potential. Each of

these areas is more closely examined later in this section.

FIGURE 1: ARCHDIOCESE SELECT EXPENSES FY 2007 - 2008


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Mileage reimbursementexpenses: Archdiocesemileage reimbursement

expenses were examined for

all months of available data for

Fiscal Years 2007 2009

(Figure 2). During the 23months from July 2007 to May

2009, the Archdiocese spent

an average of $17,448 per

month on mileage

reimbursement, with a range

of $4,057 in July 2007 to

$36,331 in June 2008.

This data was used to

approximate the miles driven by reimbursed

employees during that time and the CO2emissions associated from that driving by utilizing

IRS mileage reimbursement guidelines

(www.irs.gov), the average fuel economy of the US

car and truck fleet (25.3 mpg, Fuel Economy

Basics), and the amount of CO2 produced per

gallon of gasoline consumed (24 lbs CO2/gal,

Fuel Economy Basics).

During this time, it is approximated that

Archdiocese employees drove an average of

32,965 reimbursed miles per month, consuming

an average of 1,303 gallons of gasoline per

month. Carbon emissions from this driving

averaged 15.6 tons per month, and a total of359.6 tons of carbon pollution were emitted

during that 23 month period.

In addition to emitting significant amounts of

pollutants which contribute to global climate

change, the burning of gasoline also emits the

components of local air pollution which affect

public health - including carbon monoxide,

nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, and unburned

hydrocarbons (EPA).

Travel expenses: Archdiocese travel expenseswere examined for all

months of available data

for Fiscal Years 2007

2009 (Figure 3). During

the 23 months from July

2007 to May 2009, the

Archdiocese spent an

average of $33,194 per

month on travel

expenses, with a range

of $5,727 in September

2007 to $335,089 in July

2008.

Figure 2. Mileage reimbursement expenses 7/07 5/09

Figure 3. Travel expenses 7/07 5/09


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DID YOU KNOW?THE AVERAGE JET EMITS ONE POUND OF CARBONDIOXIDE FOR EVERY PASSENGER MILE TRAVELED.USBUSINESS TRAVELERS TRAVEL OVER 240 BILLIONMILES ANNUALLY.

ENVIRONMENTALLYRESPONSIBLEBUSINESSTRAVEL

IMPACT FACT:BY ONE ESTIMATE, THE ARCHDIOCESE OF

INDIANAPOLIS MAILS OUT APPROXIMATELY 1.3 TONS OF PAPER EACH MONTH.

________PRODUCING 1.3 TONS OF PAPER REQUIRES:

3.9 TONS OF WOOD 14,474 KWH OF ELECTRICITY

AND PRODUCES: 24,798 GALLONS OF WASTEWATER 2961 POUNDS OF SOLID WASTE 3797 POUNDS OF GREENHOUSE

GASES THE EQUIVALENT OF NEARLY8 MONTHS OF CAR EXHAUST

(EDFPAPERCALCULATOR)

While it is not possible to quantitatively estimate

impacts from travel expense data with any sort of

accuracy, it is clear that business travel is a

significant source of environmental impacts for

the Archdiocese. Environmental impacts include

the air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions

from car and air travel, the water and energy useof hotels, and the waste produced by conferences

and meetings (Environmentally Responsible

Business Travel).

Postage: Archdiocesepostage expenses were

examined for all months of

available data for Fiscal

Years 2007 2009 (Figure

4). During the 23 months

from July 2007 to May2009, the Archdiocese

spent an average of

$12,591 per month on

postage.

This data was used to

provide a very rough

approximation of the tons

of paper the Archdiocese

places in outgoing mail each month. Assuming

that all outgoing mail is of average letter weight

and mailed at the standard rate, the Archdiocese

send out approximately 1.3 tons of paper per

month in outgoing mail. While the assumptions

behind these calculations

are not realistic in real life

(clearly, the archdiocese is

not exclusively mailing

only standard weight

letters), it does give us a

basis to approximate the

organizations resourceuse in this area.

The environmental impact

of producing this amount

of paper is high. Producing

1.3 tons of copy paper

requires 3.9 tons of wood

and 14,474 kWh of

electricity, while producing

24,798 gallons of wastewater, 2961 pounds of

solid waste, and 3797 pounds of greenhouse

gases - the equivalent of nearly 8 months of car

exhaust

(Environmental

Defense Paper

Calculator).

Additional

environmental

impacts result from

the production of

stamps, the

transportation of

paper and stamps,

and the

transportation of

mail to its final

recipients.

Figure 4. Postage expenses 7/07 5/09


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CORE FACILITY FACTS:CATHOLIC CENTER

1400N. MERIDIANST,INDIANAPOLIS

BUILT IN1927

95,111SQUARE FEET

85% OFFICES /15% MEETING HALL

110 EMPLOYEES WITH OFFICE SPACE

100% BUILDING CONDITIONED;CITY

STEAM,2 HEAT PUMPS AND AC

1984 HVAC SYSTEM AGE

70HRS APPROXIMATE WEEKLY USAGE

XAVIER BUILDING1435N. ILLINOISST,INDIANAPOLIS

BUILT IN1964

21,630SQUARE FEET

70% OFFICES/30% WAREHOUSE

3 EMPLOYEES WITH OFFICE SPACE

78 EMPLOYEES WORK FROM HOME

100% BUILDING CONDITIONED; NATURAL

GAS AND AC

19802003,HVAC SYSTEMS AGE RANGE

40HRS APPROXIMATE WEEKLY USAGE

DID YOU KNOW?TO ACCOUNT FOR CLIMATE DIFFERENCESAROUND THE WORD, THE ENERGY USED IN

BUILDINGS IS TYPICALLY MEASURED AGAINST

HEATING DEGREE DAYS (HDD),A QUANTITATIVE INDEX DERIVED FROM LOCALTEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS.

HDD INDICES REFLECT THE DEMAND FORENERGY REQUIRED TO HEAT A BUILDING WITHIN

A PARTICULAR LOCATION.

A BUILDING LOCATED IN FLORIDA WILL HAVE ALOWER HDD INDEX INJANUARY THAN THE SAMEBUILDING IN INDIANA, BECAUSE HIGHERFLORIDA TEMPERATURES MEAN IT WILL TAKE

LESS ENERGY TO HEAT THAT BUILDING TO THESAME TEMPERATURE.

THIS DOCUMENT USES FAHRENHEIT-BASEDHEATING DEGREE DAYS FOR A BASE

TEMPERATURE OF 65F, RECORDED AT THEINDIANAPOLIS AIRPORT WEATHER STATION.

HDDSOURCE:WWW.DEGREEDAYS.NET

3.2 UtilitiesThis section examines the Archdiocese use of

water, electricity, natural gas, and steam in its

core administrative facilities the Catholic Center

and adjacent Xavier Building. The use of each of

these utilities represents a significant expense tothe Archdiocese in addition to impacting the local

and global environment. The implementation of

environmental stewardship measures can assist

the Archdiocese in making more efficient use of

these resources, resulting in cost savings and a

smaller environmental footprint.

The information presented here is derived from all

available FY 2007 2009 utility bills. First, the

usage and cost of each utility in both facilities is

presented. Then, the energy use baseline of each

facility is presented for FY 2007 2008 to serve

as a yardstick against which future improvements

can be measured. While the scope of this

preliminary Action Agenda does not stretch to

calculating the carbon footprint, water footprint,or ENERGY STAR energy efficiency rating score

(www.energystar.gov) of these facilities, it is

recommended that these additional analyses be

utilized in the future as needed.

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Electricity Use and Cost:Over the past 2 years, the Archdiocese of

Indianapolis has used an average of 120,097 kWh

of electricity per month within its core

administrative facilities at an average monthly

cost of $7,194. Less electricity was used at the

smaller Xavier Building (13,175 kWh/mo at an

average cost of $1,135/mo) than the Catholic

Center during this same time period

(106,921kWh/mo at an average cost of

$6,058/mo).

As described on page 14, Heating Degree Days

(HDD) are a quantitative index used to reflect the

demand for energy required to heat a building.

Electricity use in the gas-heated Xavier Center is

higher during the summer months reflecting a

greater use of air conditioning. Electric usage in

the Catholic Center spikes both in the hot summer

months and in the coldest winter months. This

reflects greater use of the buildings two energy-

efficient heat pumps, which are used to help cool

and heat the building as needed by moving heat.

Note that the electric use of the Catholic Center is

less in winter, as its heat pumps supplement

steam, its main heat supply.

igure 7. Catholic Center and Xavier Building Electric Cost, FY 07 -09

Figure 8. Catholic Center and Xavier Building Electricity Use, FY 2007 2009.


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Steam Use and Cost:In Indianapolis, steam is generated from the

burning of municipal solid waste at the Covanta

Energy-from-Waste Facility where over 2,000 tons

of solid waste is processed daily, generating

4,500 pounds of steam per ton (Covanta). While

some controversy surrounds the air pollution

issues that can be associated with Energy-from-

waste facilities, today many environmentalists

promote it as a viable renewable energy source.

As noted in the box on page 14, The Catholic

Center is heated in part by steam, while the Xavier

Building does not receive steam service. In the

past two years, the Archdiocese of Indianapolis

has used an average of 3,101 therms of steam in

the Catholic Center each month at an average

monthly cost of $5,184. These averages include

the summer months when no steam is used for

heating along with winter months when steam

costs have spiked to nearly $14,000. Therms used

generally follow HDD as expected, while dipping

slightly during the holiday season when the

building is unoccupied.

Figure 9. Catholic Center Steam Cost, FY 07 -09

Figure 10. Catholic Center Steam Use, FY 2007 2009.


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Natural Gas Use and Cost:The Xavier Building is heated by natural gas, while

the Catholic Center does not have natural gas

service at this time.

In the past two years, the Archdiocese of

Indianapolis has used an average of 543 therms of

natural gas in the Xavier Building each month at

an average monthly cost of $570.

Therms used generally follow HDD as expected,

with one exception. There was a spike in natural

gas use in December 2007 that is not explained

by colder temperatures.

This indicates that additional natural gas was used

due either to an equipment problem, or a

difference in how the building was used such as

thermostats being set higher or warehouse doors

left open. The problem was corrected in

subsequent months.

Figure 11. Xavier Building Natural Gas Cost, FY 07 -09

Figure 12. Xavier Building Natural Gas Use, FY 2007 2009.


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Energy Use Baseline:In order to calculate baseline data for the

total energy use of each facility, data

from FY 2007 2008 was utilized, as

complete data from the current fiscal

year was not available. We find that the

energy footprints of these two adjacent

facilities is quite different.

During FY 07 -08, the Catholic Center

utilized a total of 3,510,409 kBtus of

energy, derived from 99% steam and 1%

electricity. That is to say, it took 36.9

kBtu to operate (heat, light, and operate

electrical equipment) each square foot of

the Catholic Center during FY 07- 08 at a

cost of $1.32 per square foot (Figure 13).

The Xavier Building used a total of

120,113 kBtu of energy during that

same time, derived from 55% natural

gas and 45% electricity. It took 55.5

kBtu to operate each square foot of the

Xavier Building during FY 07 08 at a

cost of $0.93 per square foot (Figure

14).

While nearly 30% more energy (by kBtu)

was used in the Catholic Center than the

Xavier building during the baseline year,

per square foot the Catholic Center is a

more efficient building. It used only

36.9 kBtu per square foot while the

Xavier Building used 55.5 kBtu per

square foot. However, the energy used

by the Catholic Center was more

expensive, costing $1.32 per square

foot to the Xavier Buildings cost of $0.93.

While natural gas may be a more cost-effective

source of energy, it may not necessarily be

preferable to steam. Performing a detailed

analysis is beyond the scope of this document,

but environmental impact should be considered

before switching the energy source of any facility.

A total of $145,000 was spent on energy utilities

to operate these two facilities for the baseline

year. Seeking additional efficiencies in energy use

can benefit the environment while freeing up

limited funds for purposes that are more directly

related to the Archdiocese mission.

Figure 14. Xavier Building Energy Use Baseline, FY 07 -08

Figure 13. Xavier Building Energy Use Baseline, FY 07 -08


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4.ACTION AGENDAThis Action Agenda broadly outlines the steps the Archdiocese of Indianapolis can take to reduce its

environmental impact and encourage its parishes, schools, employees and parishioners to do the same. This

section is divided into seven main areas: Energy, Water, Waste, Land Use, Transportation and Travel,

Purchasing, and Communication and Outreach. Comprehensive environmental stewardship

recommendations are made in each area.

There is wide variation in the types of recommendations offered - some require behavioral changes, while

others require equipment upgrades or other measures. Some will have immediate results, while some will

take longer. Recommendations cannot be implemented all at once. Section 6, Next Steps recommends an

implementation strategy and first actions for the Archdiocese to make steady progress toward its

environmental goals. Recommendations which can be implemented immediately at little to no cost are

marked with a green target symbol:

www.catholicclimatecovenant.org
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IMPACT FACT:Last year the Archdiocese of Indianapolis

spent on average nearly $400 a day for

energy use in the Catholic Center and Xavier

Building. Taking steps to use less energy will

benefit the environment and free up limited

funds that could be used to more directly

support the Archdiocese mission.

DID YOU KNOW?:ENERGY EFFICIENCY UPGRADES GENERALLY SAVEMONEY THAT CAN BE USED TO PAY FOR THE COST OF

THE PROJECT.COST SAVINGS CONTINUES TO ACCRUEONCE PROJECT COSTS ARE RECOVERED.

EPA ENERGYSTAR

4.1. Energy Most of the worlds energy is produced from non-renewable

resources such as natural gas, oil, and coal which contribute to air,

soil and water pollution as well as global climate change. The

United States represents 5% of the worlds population yet consumes

25% of the worlds energy and energy use is expected to grow1.8% annually through 2020 (Green Action Guide). In Indiana, over

95% of electricity is produced by coal, making our state a major

contributor of

greenhouse gas

pollution and its

effects - which are disproportionately felt by the worlds

vulnerable and poor (Catholic Climate Covenant).

Using less electricity from cleaner sources is vital to

protecting people and ecosystems worldwide, and

ensuring that our stewardship leaves a healthy planet for

future generations.

There are many steps the Archdiocese of Indianapolis can

take to reduce its energy consumption and support cleaner

sources of energy. Actively pursuing energy conservation

measures not only benefits the local and global environment,

but also typically results in significant cost savings for an

organization. After all, consuming less means paying less,

and energy can be expensive. There are also many cost-

effective options to directly support clean energy sources andexplore renewable energy generation (Putting Energy into

Stewardship).

This section outlines the many steps

the Archdiocese can take to use energy

more efficiently, support clean energy

generation, and empower others to do

the same. Recommendations are

presented as Stewardship Steps, or

sets of related actions. Not all

recommendations can be implementedat once. Section 6, Next Steps

outlines a recommended

implementation strategy, while steps

which can be implemented immediately

at little to no cost are indicated with

this green target symbol:

Solar oven, www.wholeworldbotanicals.com


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Stewardship Step

No 1

DID YOU KNOW?: AMERICAN BUSINESSES LOSE UP TO $4BILLION EVERY YEAR IN WASTED ENERGYCOSTS THROUGH THE INEFFICIENT USE OF

OFFICE EQUIPMENT.WASTED ENERGY ALSOCONTRIBUTES UNNECESSARILY TO LOCAL AIR

POLLUTION AND GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE.

GREENACTIONGUIDE

ConserveEnergy

____________________________________________

The most cost-effective way for an organization to

use less energy is to raise employee awareness about

the importance of energy conservation, and work to

improve behavioral practices, habits, and operationalprocedures:

[a] Communicate energy conservationo Post signs reminding employees and guests to

turn off the lights when they leave the room.Post signs next to light fixtures in bathrooms,

offices, and other spaces that are occasionally

unoccupied.

o Post signs reminding employees and guests tokeep exterior doors closed when the HVAC isrunning.

o Ask employees to implement powerconservation modes on their computer, and toturn off all monitors, printers and copiers at theend of the day. Equipment continues to drawpower even when turned off, and should be

unplugged at night. Follow up with reminders

and employee recognition.

o Remind employees to turn off desk lamps, fans,stereos, and other electric items they may havein their offices when not in use.

o Remind employees to unplug all chargers whenthe device is fully charged and when not in use.

Charges draw current even when not plugged

into a device.

o Limit the use of employee space heaters, hotplates, mini-refrigerators and other equipmentin offices that draw a lot of energy. Encourageemployees to work with Maintenance staff on

temperature issues and use common equipment

and appliances in the kitchen or break room.

[b] Passive Cooling

An important way to lower energy bills is to use

passive forms of heating and cooling. Encourage

employees to shut blinds when the sun shines in

office windows in the summer and keep blinds opento capture the suns heat in winter. Installing

awnings and window tinting also helps reduce

cooling costs, as well as planting shade trees on the

south and west sides of facilities.

[c] Temperature controlsSet thermostats for 68 degrees in winter and 75

degrees or higher in summer. When the building is

unoccupied at night and on the weekends, turn off

the air conditioning and turn down the heat to 55

degrees in the wintertime. If employees control

temperatures in their offices, stress the importance

of respecting these temperature guidelines, and

encourage them to open windows in the summer

instead of using air conditioning. Controlling

temperatures with programmable thermostats is

recommended (see Stewardship Step # 2 in this

section).[d] Ensure regular maintenance practicesRegularly maintain all equipment and appliances to

ensure they are working as efficiently as possible

-HVAC system. Ensure that the HVAC system ismaintained according to the manufacturers

recommendations, including changing the filters

monthly. Consider purchasing washable filters which

can be washed and reused.

-Appliances. Dont forget to clean and maintainappliances. Maintain an air-gap of at least 3 inches

between the back of appliances such as refrigerators,

freezers, and water coolers and the wall. Clean

condenser coils (or the back of the appliance)

regularly.


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Stewardship Step

No 2

AN ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM STARTED IN 1974 BY THE

MUNICIPAL UTILITY IN OSAGE, IOWA , (POP . 3,500) KEEPS AN

ADDITIONAL $1 MILLION A YEAR IN THE LOCAL ECONOMY.THIS

PROGRAM, WHICH RELIED ON SIMPLE TOOLS LIKE CAULK GUNS,

DUCT TAPE, INSULATION, LIGHT BULBS, AND EDUCATION, HAS

CREATED AN ANNUAL COMMUNITY ECONOMIC STIMULUS EQUAL

TO $1000 PER HOUSEHOLD.

(ENVIRONMENTALGUIDE FORCONGREGATIONS)

-Air registers. Keep air registers and make sure theyarent covered by furniture or other obstructions.

Close heating vents in unused rooms.

Make EasyEfficiency

Upgrades____________________________________________

After improving conservation habits, the most cost-

effective way for an organization to use less energy

is for in-house staff to make relatively simple

energy-efficiency upgrades. These upgrades are

relatively low-cost to implement and have a quick

pay-back period.

It is recommended that Archdiocese staff

systematically review which recommended efficiency

upgrades have not yet been taken within each of its

7 directly-managed facilities. Much has been donein the past to improve energy efficiency, especially in

the Catholic Center. It is recommended that updates

be reviewed as well to determine if cost-effective

new technologies may now be available which would

further decrease energy use.

[a] Building ShellA facilitys building shell consists of its full exterior

outer walls, ceilings, doors, windows, floors and

insulation. The building shell controls the flow of air

out of and into the facility, keeps out moisture and

modulates heat loss and gain. Regularly inspect eachfacilitys shell and seal any gaps by caulking around

windows and doors, weather stripping, and installing

door sweeps. These low-cost solutions are very easy

and go a long way to improving a buildings energy

efficiency. Larger opportunities for energy savings in

the building shell include considering insulation,

roofing and window upgrades.

[b] LightingoReview overhead lighting technology Between 25

and 50% of energy use in commercial facilities is

used for lighting, and energy-efficient lighting

upgrades typically pay for themselves. Review

overhead lighting in all facilities to determine if

more efficient lighting is available. While making

specific lighting recommendations is beyond thescope of this document, in general:

If overhead lights in older facilities are not

fluorescent, work with a consultant to

determine conversion options.

If linear fluorescents are used, switch to T-8

lamps and electronic ballasts, which use 30%

less energy than older T12 tubes with

magnetic ballasts.oCFL Bulbs Compact florescent bulbs use 75% less

energy than incandescent bulbs and last ten times

over its lifetime and pay for itself in six months.

Ensure that all employee desk lamps, standing

lamps and other light sources use an energy-

efficient alternative to incandescent bulbs, and

encourage employees and parishioners to switch

to CFL bulbs in their own homes.

oReview other lighting needs Install energy-efficient exit lighting in all

Archdiocese-managed facilities.

Replace spotlights with halogen bulbs orreflectorized compact fluorescent bulbs

oSwitch from mercury vapor lamps to metal

halide or high-pressure sodium lamps.

oRemove unneeded bulbs Remove bulbs whereless light is needed, such as in hallways and near

windows where there is good daylighting. Avoid

overlighting.


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No 3

o Install switch plate occupancy sensors Installoccupancy sensors in bathrooms, hallways and

other areas which are not used frequently.

Occupancy sensors are inexpensive and pay for

themselves quickly.

oConsider installing additional lighting controlssuch as bi-level switching, dimmers, and daylight

sensors to avoid over-lighting any area.[c] Programmable ThermostatsInstall programmable thermostats to automatically

reduce temperatures during times when building is

unoccupied. Programmable thermostats are relatively

inexpensive, have a quick payback period, and can

help save up to 20% of energy costs. Ensure that

thermostats are properly programmed - and

reprogrammed when the hours of building use

change.

[d] Appliances and equipmentWhen appliances and equipment need to bereplaced, purchase an Energy Star model. It may be

cost-effective to replace older, inefficient appliances

and equipment with more efficient models. Evaluate

this option whenever equipment is more than ten

years old.

[e] Water HeaterHeating water is a major energy use. Turn down

water heaters to 120 degrees (if dishwashers are in

use that dont have a heat-boosting coil, water will

need to be at 140 degrees to sterilize dishes),

insulate water heaters and wrap hot water pipes forincreased insulation. When building is unoccupied

for several days or more, turn the water heater down

to the lowest setting. Where facility hot water needs

are limited, consider if a tankless water heater

might be appropriate.

[f] Vending MachinesInstall energy-efficient vending machines, and/or

institute a policy to unplug machines at night and on

the weekends.

[g] Air ducts and steam pipesInsulate air ducts and steam pipes to reduce heatloss.

Implement aneco-friendly ITstrategy

____________________________________________

Information Technology (IT) is a major source of

energy use in an office environment. The steps

outlined below can significantly reduce energy use

related to IT, as well as to help reduce the

Archdiocese environmental footprint in other areas:

o Implement a standardized email system to betterfacilitate efficient, paper-free communications.

o Purchase energy efficient computers and powersupplies

o Extend the life of equipment as much aspossible. Reuse or donate equipment that hasreached the end of its useful life, and recycle IT

hardware if it cannot be donated or used

elsewhere.

o Put all computers on power-saving modesmanually or through software which can make

the changes remotely:

Sleep after 15 minutes of inactivity

Switch off screensavers

o Instruct employees to turn off inactiveequipment at night and on the weekend.

o Instruct employees to use centrally-locatedprinters and copiers and print double-sided bydefault. Reduce number of extraneous andinefficient copiers.

Putting Energy into Stewardship


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Stewardship Step

No 4o Utilize software and training to better enable

employees to edit document electronically.o Utilize software and training to enable and

encourage staff to participate in web-meetingsor teleconferences whenever possible to reducetravel.

o Virtualize workstations and enable remoteaccess to applications through workstation

virtualization to reduce commutes and eliminate

the need for computers to be left on in the

office.

o Make the network operations center as energy-efficient as possible, enable remote access to thecenter to save energy, and reuse waste heat from

the network operations center if possible.

o Reduce equipment and virtualize applicationsstorage and servers in the data center wheneverpossible.

o Implement hierarchical storage to the extentfeasible.

The Archdiocese of Indianapolis Information

Services division has either already implemented or

has plans in place to implement many of these items

(See Appendix D). It is recommended that

implementation of these projects be prioritized for

completion in the next year in order to significantly

reduce IT-related energy use.

Take EfficiencyFurther

____________________________________________

It is recommended that the Archdiocese have a

professional audit conducted each of its directly-

managed facilities in order to systematically identifyall opportunities to reduce energy use as well as

make specific recommendations on energy-efficiency

upgrades based on financial analyses and specialized

knowledge of available technologies and equipment.

If audits are to be performed, it is advisable that staff

wait until audit recommendations are provided

before implementing their own energy efficiency

upgrades. To date, an energy audits has not been

conducted in any Archdiocese-owned facility (John

Wahl, personal communication). An energy audit canbe conducted by an independent third-party energy

auditor or by a full-service ESCO company. Each

option is described below:[a] Third Party energy auditThird-party energy auditors provide an independent,

expert evaluation of a facilitys energy use, energy

savings potential and project costs. They can provide

additional services to assist staff - such as preparing

project specifications or financial analyses but

typically do not perform building retrofit projects.This ensures that their evaluation is an independent,

expert evaluation rather than an effort to sell

additional services.

[b] Full-service ESCOEnergy Service Companies, or ESCOs, also perform

energy audits to determine a facilitys energy

efficient retrofit options. However, the ESCOs scope

of service typically also includes installing and

managing the recommended energy projects, selling

equipment and providing ongoing equipment

maintenance, and arranging for product financing or some combination of these services. The ESCOs

main interest, therefore, typically lies not with the

energy audit but in installing and managing the

recommended facility retrofits. This can be positive

insofar as the ESCO has a vested interest in the long-

term results of the retrofits (ESCOs usually specialize

in offering long-term Guaranteed Energy Savings

Contracts), but has the drawback of tying energy


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DID YOU KNOW?:THE CITY OF CHICAGO HAS BEGUN PERFORMING

ENERGY AUDITS AND RETROFITS ON OVER 15

MILLION SQUARE FEET OF PUBLIC FACILITIES.

WHEN COMPLETE, IT IS ESTIMATED THAT THE

CITY WILL SAVE 30,000 TONS OF CO2EMISSIONS, 84 TONS OF NITROUS OXIDES, 128

TONS OF SULFUR DIOXIDE, AND $6 MILLION IN

ENERGY COSTS EVERY YEAR.

US Mayors Climate Action Handbook

audit recommendations to future product or service

sales.

Based upon Archdiocese staffs technical expertise,

preferences, and financing needs an independent

third-party energy audit is the recommended

method of facility evaluation.

Purchase GreenEnergy

____________________________________________

Green energy is electricity supplied from renewable

sources such as solar, wind, biomass, hydroelectric

and geothermal power. Unlike fossil-fuel based

energy sources, green power contributes no or low

global warming pollutants. Choosing to purchase

green energy is an important way to reduce an

organizations contribution to air and climate change

pollution especially in Indiana, where over 95% of

our electricity is generated by burning coal.

Purchasing green power helps create the demand for

investment in renewable energy generation. As more

companies invest in renewable power, prices come

down, making it a more accessible option for

everyone. Utilities are the single greatest source of

air pollution in the United States, so helping to create

demand for cleaner, renewable energy options is an

important step.

Several options are available to the Archdiocese of

Indianapolis to purchase green power:

[a] IPL Green Power OptionIndianapolis Power and Light offers customers the

option to purchase a percentage (up to 100%) of

their electricity from renewable sources of energy.

The additional cost to purchase green power from

IPL represents renewable energy purchased from

Midwestern wind farms and Indiana landfill gas

generation plants. The cost is currently an additional$0.0065 per kWh. Over the past 2 years the

Archdiocese has used an average of 4650 kWh per

month. To purchase 100% renewable power for the

Catholic Center through IPLs program, it would cost

approximately an additional $30 per month.

[b] Renewable Energy CertificatesRenewable Energy Certificates (RECs), also called

Green Tags, can also be purchased directly from

brokers who sell RECs on the open market.

[c] Produce on-site Renewable EnergyConsider opportunities to produce renewable energy

on-site at each facility. While it may meet only a

portion ofa buildings energy needs, auxiliary solar

or wind energy production can help defray electricity

costs while serving as an educational opportunity

and public demonstration of the Archdioceseenvironmental values. Opportunities for on-site

renewable energy production include solar, wind,

biomass, and geothermal technologies. Full

information on renewable energy generation options

can be found at the US Department of Energy

Efficiency and Renewable Energy website:

http://www.eere.energy.gov/


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Stewardship Step

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After calculating its carbon footprint, the

Archdiocese of Indianapolis can measure how many

tons of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases

it emits each year, and then offset a percentage or

all of that carbon footprint by making voluntary

financial contributions to a carbon offset program.

Programs which provide carbon

offsets work to balance out the

impact of an organizations carbon

emissions by ensuring that an

equivalent amount of carbon

dioxide is reduced somewhere else

on the planet based on your

purchase. Carbon dioxide isnt

removed from the atmosphere

(other than reforestation projects,

which work to remove and

sequester CO2 from the

atmosphere) but rather new CO2

emissions are prevented elsewhere.

Carbon offset providers offer

different ways of reducing carbon,

including: renewable energy

production, energy efficiency

projects, forestry and land use

which acts to sequester carbon, destruction of HFCs

and other industrial GHG pollutants, and methane

capture.

[a] Purchase global carbon offsetsA wide variety of global carbon-offset projects are

available and can be accessed through one of several

reputable Carbon Offset providers, including:

carbonfund.org, TerraPass.com, and The Nature

Conservancy Voluntary Carbon Offset Program

(http://www.nature.org/initiatives/climatechange/ac

tivities/art23932.html).[b] Offset carbon locallyBecause climate change is a global issue, carbon

offset projects can occur across the globe. However,

it is desirable to support local projects whenever

possible. Some options include working with The

Indiana Chapter of The Nature Conservancy to

support reforestation projects within Indiana,

working with the City of Indianapolis or other

organizations to support local tree-planting projects,

or locate Indiana carbon offset projects (including

reforestation, afforestation, agricultural soil

sequestration practices, sustainably managed forest

projects) through The Delta Carbon Program

(http://deltacarbon.org) or other regional

organizations.

Build Green

____________________________________________

Consider making a commitment to build green

whenever constructing or remodeling an Archdiocese

facility to ensure that future buildings will be

efficient and environmentally friendly. Taking energy

conservation and efficiency into account at the

planning and design phase of a major project is a

good investment. The additional cost of building

green is estimated to be $4 per square foot, yet net

savings over twenty years ranges between $48.87

and $67.31 per square foot. Full information on

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

(LEED) Standards and other forms of green building
http://www.nature.org/initiatives/climatechange/calculator/http://www.nature.org/initiatives/climatechange/calculator/


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9

can be found at the US Green Building Councils

website: http://www.usgbc.org/.

Over the years, Archdiocese staff has done an

excellent job of incorporating energy efficiency

upgrades into major remodeling projects whenever

possible. For example, an energy-efficient reflective

roof was installed on the Catholic Center. Recognize

and communicate this and other environmental

successes.

IncreaseAwareness

____________________________________________

Raise awareness among employees and parishioners

about the ways they can reduce energy use and costs

in their own facilities and homes.[a] Support energy conservation throughout theArchdioceseUse outreach and education tools to educate

parishes, schools, employees, parishioners and the

community about the importance of energy

conservation, energy efficiency and the use of green

power. Communicate the stewardship steps they can

take at work and in their own facilities and homes to

reduce energy use. Provide targeted information on

rebate options and funding opportunities to support

energy conservation efforts within the Archdiocese.[b] Notify vendorsNotify vendors that energy conservation, energy

efficiency and the use of renewable energy sources

are important to the Archdiocese. Ask them to report

how they are supporting energy conservation, and

formalize any new Archdiocese environmental

policies in their contract language.

Formalize

Practices____________________________________________

[a] Create and implement an Energy ConservationPolicyFormalize energy conservation practices in an

Archdiocese Energy Conservation Policy which clearly

communicates procedures and expectations to

employees regarding energy use. Establish an

energy-use baseline for each facility, formulate

quantitative reductions goals, track and report

progress, recognize individual efforts, and celebrate

successes.

Consider joining EPAs Energy Star for Congregations

program to utilize tools, tips, benchmark facilityenergy use against comparable facilities, and receive

recognition.


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ADDITIONAL ENERGY RESOURCES:ENERGY STAR FOR CONGREGATIONS:HTTP://WWW.ENERGYSTAR.GOV/INDEX.CFM?C=SMALL_BUSINESS.SB_CONGREGATIONS

EPA PUTTING ENERGY INTO STEWARDSHIP:

HTTP://WWW.ENERGYSTAR.GOV/IA/BUSINESS/SMALL_BUSINESS/CONGREGATIONS_GUIDEBOOK/CONG_GUIDE.PDF

EPA CLEAN ENERGY WEBSITE:HTTP://WWW.EPA.GOV/CLEANENERGY/

EPA INFORMATION ON CFL BULBS:HTTP://WWW.ENERGYSTAR.GOV/INDEX.CFM?C=CFLS.PR_CFLS

DOE ENERGY EFFICIENCY PRACTICES FOR COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS:HTTP://WWW1.EERE.ENERGY.GOV/BUILDINGS/COMMERCIAL/

DOE GREEN POWER NETWORK:http://apps3.eere.energy.gov/greenpower/

USGREEN BUILDING NETWORK:http://www.usgbc.org/

INDIANAPOLIS POWER AND LIGHT GREEN POWER OPTIONS:

http://www.iplpower.com/ipl/index?page=IPLGeneral&Menu=06050300&DocID=020501

6c986701096a4e9803007c1f

CITIZENS GAS ENERGY SAVERS PROGRAM:HTTP://WWW.CITIZENSGAS.COM/FORHOMES/ENERGYSAVERS.HTML

ECOBUSINESS CARBON CATALOGUE:HTTP://WWW.CARBONCATALOG.ORG/

THE CHICAGO CLIMATE EXCHANGE:HTTP://

WWW

.CHICAGOCLIMATEX

.COM

/

Sources of Information:

(Green Action Guide, Carbon Offsets, US

Mayors Climate Action Handbook, New

Energy for Cities, Putting Energy into

Stewardship, Green IT, Environmental

Guide for Congregations, Central Indiana

Clean Air Partnership, EnergyStar for

Congregations, EPA Clean Energy Website,

Climate Action Plan, Environmentally

Preferable Purchasing, Benchmarking

Toward Energy Efficiency). See Works

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DID YOU KNOW?AN AVERAGE OF 2,906 GALLONS OF WATER IS USEDDAILY IN THE ARCHDIOCESECATHOLIC CENTER.

THIS AMOUNT OF WATER WEIGHS OVER 24 TONS!

DID YOU KNOW?:LETTING A FAUCET RUN FOR FIVE MINUTES USES ASMUCH ENERGY AS LEAVING ON A 60-WATT LIGHTBULB FOR 14 HOURS.

EPA WATERSENSE

4.2. WaterClean water is an essential resource, yet only 1% of water on Earth is available for use by people ( Water

Conservation). Growing world populations are putting stress on

available water supplies, and equitable access to clean drinking

water is a major moral issue across the world. In the United States

public demand for water has more than tripled since 1950. At least36 states anticipate water shortages within the next four years, and

it remains an essential resource we cant afford to waste here in

Indiana

(WaterSense).

Taking steps to

protect the quality of our drinking water supplies is

critical to the health of this and future generations.

Likewise, working to actively conserve water yields many

benefits, including:

Cost savings Water conservation efforts can reduce water and sewer costs by up to 30percent. Cost savings in maintenance, energy, and chemical expenses are also possible.

Energy savings When less water is used, less energy is utilized for water treatment,pumping, and heating.

An environmental benefit Increased water levels in local streams and wetlands preserveshabitat for native plant and animal species and also allows wetlands to continue their natural

function of filtering pollutants. Reduced air and climate pollution result from water-related

energy savings. Public health benefits Lower water levels lead to higher concentrations of pollutants, and

can negatively impact human health. Less wastewater Producing less wastewater reduces the energy needed for water treatment.

When there is too much wastewater in Indianapolis combined sewer system, raw sewage

overflows into Indianapolis streams. Many overflow areas are located in central Indianapolis

neighborhoods. (Water Conservation, WaterSense, Household Water Efficiency, Putting Energy

into Stewardship).

This section outlines the many steps the Archdiocese can

take to use water more efficiently, protect water quality,

and empower others to do the same. Recommendations

are

presented

as

Stewardship Steps, or sets of related actions. Not all

recommendations can be implemented at once. Section 6,

Next Steps outlines a recommended implementation

strategy, while steps that can be implemented immediately at

little to no cost are indicated with this green target symbol:

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