2010 Energy Plan

Summary of Plan Goals

Energy and Emissions

  • Goal 1: Reduce the emount of energy used by COT facilities by 15% below 2008 levels by December 31, 2011.
  • Goal 2: Reduce the amount of energy used by COT facilities by 10% below current levels by December 31, 2009.
  • Goal 3: Obtain 30% of all energy in COT facilities from renewable sources by June 30, 2013.
  • Goal 4: Perform all new COT construction, major renovations and retrofits to a high performance certification program standard in accordance with Oklahoma Statute Title 61 Sec. 213 (HB 3393) by June 30, 2011. 

Fleet emissions and Fuel Use

  • Goal 1: To reduce total fuel usage by COT vehicles by 15% below 2008 levels by June 30, 2010.
  • Goal 2: Reduce the amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissionsfrom COT vehicles.
  • Goal 3: Reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from all sources, COT and Community.

Solid Waste and Recycling

  • Goal 1: Reduce solid waste produced at COT facilities.
  • Goal 2: Increase recycling at COT facilities and events.
  • Goal 3: Expand curbside recycling participation and diversion.

Transportation

  • Goal 1: Increase the use of alternative transportation by COT employees.
  • Goal 2: Increase the use of alternative transportation by Tulsa citizens.
  • Goal 3: Decrease the amount of GHG emissions from public transportation vehicles.

Land Use and Natural Resource Stewardship

  • Goal 1: Increase efficient use of water and other natural resources in COT owned/operated facilities.
  • Goal 2: Improve the quality of urban green space.
  • Goal 3: Improve the quality of urban waterways.
  • Goal 4: Create walkable communities within existing neighborhoods.
  • Goal 5: Promote the use of locally produced foods in COT facilities, schools and restaurants.

Community and Economic Development

  • Goal 1: Increase the number of green businesses in Tulsa.
  • Goal 2: Increase the amount of energy efficient, affordable housing in Tulsa.

Education and Outreach

  • Goal 1: Increase the awareness of natural resource conservation among COT officials and ABCs.
  • Goal 2: Increase the awareness of natural resource conservation among the citizens of Tulsa.

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