PE3 Action: Government Building Energy Audits
8-16 Points
Bronze Priority Silver Priority
PE3 Action: Interior Lighting Upgrades
1-5 Points
PE3 Action: HVAC Upgrades
1-5 Points
PE3 Action: Water-efficient Fixtures
1-4 Points
PE3 Action: Building Energy Management System
1-5 Points
PE3 Action: Benchmarking- Municipal Buildings
2-4 Points
PE3 Action: Clean Energy Upgrades
10 Points
PE3 Action: Green Building Standard for Government Buildings
2-5 Points
PE3 Action: Green Building Certification
15 Points
PE3 Action: Fleet Inventory
4 Points
PE3 Action: Fleet Efficiency Policy
2-3 Points
PE3 Action: Fleet Rightsizing
1-3 Points
PE3 Action: Advanced Vehicles
2-10 Points
PE3 Action: LED Street Lights
4-12 Points
PE3 Action: LED Traffic Signals
1-4 Points
PE3 Action: Outdoor Lighting Reduction
1-4 Points
PE3 Action: Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy
1-4 Points
PE3 Action: Financing Mechanism for Governmental Energy Projects
5 Points
PE3 Action: Waste & Energy Provisions in Government Contracts
1-3 Points
PE3 Action: Incentives for Employee Carpooling & Transit
1-3 Points
PE3 Action: Energy Code Enforcement Training
5 Points
These efforts help to reduce energy demand in public facilities, infrastructure, and vehicle fleets, and maximize energy efficiency across municipal operations. Through these actions Broome County can lead by example, reducing emissions and saving taxpayer dollars.
Energy Audits
- Performed building energy audits at Broome County Office Building, Public Safety Facility, Veterans Memorial Arena, Courthouse energy annex, Transportation Garage, Greater Binghamton Airport, Forum, Library, Harpursville Senior Center and DPW Garage
Energy Management System
- Utilize a building energy management system at Broome County Office Building, Veterans Memorial Arena, Courthouse, Transit, Greater Binghamton Airport, Forum, Library, and Whitney Point Senior Center.
Energy Benchmarking
- Establish a policy for energy benchmarking for government buildings