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Michelle White Environmental Policy Manager Government & Community Relations It isnt easy to be green: Environmental Sustainability at the Port of San Diego Slide 2 Slide 3 Green Port Program Green Port Policy adopted by Board of Port Commissioners in December 2007 Developed to achieve long-term environmental, societal, and economic benefits through resource conservation, waste reduction, and pollution prevention Slide 4 Water Conservation Water conservation strategy developed as part of an Environmental Management System Water use reduced 23% compared More than 300,000 sq ft converted to low- or no-water landscaping Plumbing fixtures replaced Smart irrigation systems installed Slide 5 Energy Analysis of solar energy potential conducted for Port-operated areas Ports first photovoltaic system installed Retrofitting buildings to increase energy efficiency Replacing exterior lights with LED fixtures Explore opportunities for the use of other types of renewable energy Slide 6 Clean Air Program Reduce air emissions from operations at our marine terminals Clean Truck Program - 97% compliance Vessel Speed Reduction Program 59% participation Shore power for cruise ships completed in December 2010 Slide 7 Slide 8 Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Plan (CMAP) Provide a tool for streamlining GHG evaluation for future CEQA processes Achieve GHG reductions on Port tidelands Identify strategies to adapt to the impacts of climate change Slide 9 Green Business Challenge An opportunity for Port of San Diego tenants to get public recognition for their efforts to be more sustainable January December 2011 Training, Tools, and Publicity greenportchallenge.org Slide 10 Looking Ahead Explore opportunities for innovative green technologies Build coalitions and expand collaborations Look for sustainable, long-term solutions that provide economic, environmental, and social benefits Slide 11 Thank you! Michelle White mwhite@portofsandiego.org