Facility Commissioning Group

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Green Initiatives
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Facility Commissioning Group offers an advocacy service to Owners and Operators of buildings which provides a high level of assurance for proper installation and operation of systems within performance tested guidelines set forth in the design intent documents.

Facility Commissioning Group affords the Owner an unbiased perspective of system installation, operation and performance, and monitors specified systems service and training events. The commissioning process does not alter the responsibilities of design professionals, installing contractors or their vendors, but rather augments the efforts of these parties toward the common goal of achieving a quality product that promotes the delivery of a safe, healthy environment for building occupants by turning over functionally tested systems with appropriate documentation and training for owners and operators.

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Current Sustainable Practices

Below are the initiatives Facility Commissioning Group has completed on the Green Check scorecard.

Sustainability Management and Green Team

Develop a written comprehensive sustainability plan.
Designate a Sustainability Coordinator or Green Team responsible for managing sustainability initiatives.
Hold quarterly Green Team meetings.
Provide time for quarterly updates from Sustainability Coordinator in upper management meetings.

Awareness, Education, and Outreach

Provide a sustainability information board in a common area such as a break room or kitchen.
Include a sustainability statement and training in all new hire materials.
Host annual trainings or workshops to educate employees about sustainability issues, policies and procedures.
Promote sustainability accomplishments in external marketing materials.
Highlight sustainability efforts or initiatives at career fairs or career days.
Attend a sustainability workshop.

Energy Efficiency

Assess, track and document energy consumption.
Establish a power-down policy and checklist that includes items such as shutting off lights at night.
Replace incandescent or CFL lights with LED lights – 25-50% replacement.
Establish a regular filter maintenance policy for your HVAC system.
Have your HVAC system evaluated every two years by a certified service provider.
Establish a policy for purchasing that requires Energy Star-rated appliances and electronics.
Assess energy consumption by conducting a plug load inventory.
Install programmable thermostats and use them to adjust temperature during unoccupied hours.

Waste Reduction and Recycling

Implement a basic recycling program.
Provide clearly marked recycling bins at work stations and/or in common areas. Recycling bins are paired with a waste bin.
Train and require janitorial service or staff responsible for cleaning to segregate waste and recyclable materials.
Use reusable mugs and dishware instead of disposable plates, cups, and utensils.
Establish a policy for environmentally friendly printing such as two-sided printing, reusing copy paper, and electronic document sharing.
Establish an electronic waste policy that diverts all e-waste away from landfill.
Create a landfill diversion goal.

Water Quality

Establish a policy for proper disposal of fats, oils and grease, distribute to staff and post in key areas.
Post information in restrooms about proper disposal of flushable wipes and other items.

Urban Forestry and Landscapes

Participate in a community reforestation project.
Establish a sustainability statement for landscape contracts.
Establish a native species-only plant replacement policy for tree and shrub planting.
Remove all invasive species from property.
Establish an Integrated Pest Management policy to reduce use of pesticides in the landscape.
Establish environmentally friendly lawn care policies to reduce chemical pesticide and fertilizer use.

Sustainable Purchasing

Establish a policy to purchase non-Styrofoam cups and plates for use at the workplace and at events.
Establish a policy for purchasing locally, if available.

Transportation Efficiency