EPA Region 10’s First annual Champions for Environmental Leadership and Green Government Innovation Recognition

There were eleven recipients in the very first program. We are extremely proud of the cooperative efforts of the widely divergent facilities who applied with nominations for recipients of this award. The recipients for 2003 are:

Project title Subject Matter Details

Alternative Fueled Vehicles
NAS Whidbey Island Alternative Fueled Vehicles NAS Whidbey Island's Alternative Fueled Vehicle (AFV) Program strategy is a two step approach. Step one is the purchase of electric vehicles, whereas the second step is to implement a routine replacement of our GSA transportation fleet of internal combustion powered vehicles with gas/electric hybrid vehicles.

Navy Whidbey Recycle Pollution Prevention Team
NAS Whidbey Island, WA Reductions of Hazardous Waste The combined pollution prevention efforts employees resulted in substantial reductions of hazardous waste, solid waste, air and water contaminants and many other pollutants. In 2002, over 6,000 tons of the solid waste stream was recycled or composted at a 65% diversion rate allowing the Air Station to Achieve an annual cost avoidance of nearly $1,000,000.

P2 and Waste Reduction Program
Northwest Fisheries Science Center, US Department of Commerce, NOAA in Seattle, WA Efforts in waste prevention and reduction By installing a state-of-the-art nitrogen/protein analyzer to replace the hazardous Kjeldahl Method, NOAA has demonstrated a dramatic reduction of hazardous waste, chemical usage, employee exposure to hazardous materials, and cost. Approximately 400 pounds of hazardous waste are eliminated annually at an approximate cost of $1200 dollars. There have also been installed several other extraction systems that target such materials as methylene chloride, PCBs, and pesticide concentration in environmental samples.

Air Quality Innovations and Hazardous Waste Reutilization Programs
Elmendorf Air Force Base , AK Office of Air Administrative record keeping/Defense Reutilization Marketing Programs The Air Program alone saved the government an estimated $1.5 million dollars in administrative records-keeping costs. Elmendorf contributors in partnership with Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service (DRMS) helped to recycle over two million pounds of hazardous wastes generated by Alaska military installations.

Project for Water Distribution, The Hanford Mortar-Lining
Dept. of Energy, Richland, WA Operations Office Mortar-lining Technique The mortar-lining technique is an environmentally friendly, cost-effective, trenchless pipeline rehabilitation process to extend the service life of existing waterlines through application of a thin coat of cement-like mortar inside the pipeline. As a result of the project, the flow rates tripled from 460 gallons per minute to 1,403 gallons per minute. Plans are being made to continue restoring degraded waterlines at Hanford with the mortar-lining technology to ensure water service essential to the success fulfillment of the Hanford Site environmental cleanup mission.

Alternative Energy Projects
Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska Energy management and generator improvements Energy management and generator improvements were made in the Summer of 2000 at Wonder Lake Ranger Station, Toklat Road Camp, and Eielson Visitor Center. The new propane generator, two 5500-watt sine wave inverters, and battery banks allow the generator to be operated for eight hours every fifth day as opposed to daily operation of the older versions of generators. There has been a significant reduction in noise, spill hazard, and exhaust emissions. Fuel consumption has been reduced by about 60%.

Installation Sustainability Program
US Army - Fort Lewis, WA Pollution Prevention Program The pollution prevention program has been very successful at reducing the usage of hazardous materials and reduction of hazardous waste. In 1994 Ft. Lewis reported the use of 600,629 pounds of hazardous materials; by 2001 the installation had reduced that amount to 254,5778 pounds of hazardous waste. The installation Sustainability Program (ISP) set 12 strategic goals to guide the programs efforts through the year 2005. The full version of the annual report. (PDF file)

LEED Tracon Builging and the Green Power Purchasing Program
Federal Aviation Administration, Renton, WA first FAA building (Seatac Terminal Radar Approach Control) that will meet the LEED standards and receive LEED Certification
Gold Level The goals of this Tracon Builging project include increasing energy and water efficiency, reduction or elimination of toxic or hazardous substances in the building materials used, waste prevention through recycling, specification of environmentally preferred materials, improved indoor air quality through material and equipment selection and construction processes. The Green Power Purchasing program resulted in a storm water management plan designed to remove 80% of the average annual post development total suspended solids, and 40% of the post development phosphorus. Overall potable water savings of at least 30%.

Refuse Derived Fuel Program (RDF) and Community Support
Eielson AFB, AK Use of an alfalfa cubing machine to convert waste paper and cardboard materials into a solid fuel The use of an alfalfa cubing machine to convert waste paper and cardboard materials into a solid fuel to be incorporated with the use of natural coal used to operate coal fired machinery has resulted in 70-80 tons per month of waste paper products being collected from various parts of the communities as well as the Base itself. Due to this effort, Eielson has saved approximately $1.2 million dollars in tipping fees and coal costs in the past six years.

Renewable Energy Program
General Services Administration (GSA) in Auburn, WA 2 Photovoltaic projects GSA in partnership with Bonneville Power Administration to completed 2 Photovoltaic projects totaling 10 KW at GSA facilities in FY 2002: &.5 KW system at US Courthouse/Federal Office Building in Richland, WA, and 2.5KW system at the Fleet Management Building in Auburn, WA. The savings in electrical costs is estimated at $1200.00 a year. The photovoltaic system reduces peak consumption during the summer months by producing more solar energy. The photovoltaic system not only reduces dependency on fossil fuels and purchased electricity, it is much more efficient to use than traditional forms of energy. The reduction in emissions, hazardous materials use, and the need for great quantities of water are significant.

Water and Wastewater Energy Project
The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) of Portland, OR BPAs Water and Wastewater Program BPAs Water and Wastewater Program serves medium and small sized communities ranging from Richland, WA (population 39,000) to Polson, MT (population 5,000). Clustering of multiple projects as opposed to a componential approach has resulted in verified energy savings range from 13% to 38% for the portions of the plants modified; a significant benefit to those local governments with very little financial resources. The savings average 500,000 kWh in each facility with some variations due to size. This translated into a reduction of 70 tons of carbon-dioxide emissions a year. This also equates to planting 19 acres of trees or taking 14 automobiles off the roads.

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*Project title*	*Subject Matter*	*Details*
Alternative Fueled Vehicles NAS Whidbey Island	Alternative Fueled Vehicles	NAS Whidbey Island's Alternative Fueled Vehicle (AFV) Program strategy is a two step approach. Step one is the purchase of electric vehicles, whereas the second step is to implement a routine replacement of our GSA transportation fleet of internal combustion powered vehicles with gas/electric hybrid vehicles.
Navy Whidbey Recycle Pollution Prevention Team NAS Whidbey Island, WA	Reductions of Hazardous Waste	The combined pollution prevention efforts employees resulted in substantial reductions of hazardous waste, solid waste, air and water contaminants and many other pollutants. In 2002, over 6,000 tons of the solid waste stream was recycled or composted at a 65% diversion rate allowing the Air Station to Achieve an annual cost avoidance of nearly $1,000,000.
P2 and Waste Reduction Program Northwest Fisheries Science Center, US Department of Commerce, NOAA in Seattle, WA	Efforts in waste prevention and reduction	By installing a state-of-the-art nitrogen/protein analyzer to replace the hazardous Kjeldahl Method, NOAA has demonstrated a dramatic reduction of hazardous waste, chemical usage, employee exposure to hazardous materials, and cost. Approximately 400 pounds of hazardous waste are eliminated annually at an approximate cost of $1200 dollars. There have also been installed several other extraction systems that target such materials as methylene chloride, PCBs, and pesticide concentration in environmental samples.
Air Quality Innovations and Hazardous Waste Reutilization Programs Elmendorf Air Force Base , AK	Office of Air Administrative record keeping/Defense Reutilization Marketing Programs	The Air Program alone saved the government an estimated $1.5 million dollars in administrative records-keeping costs. Elmendorf contributors in partnership with Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service (DRMS) helped to recycle over two million pounds of hazardous wastes generated by Alaska military installations.
Project for Water Distribution, The Hanford Mortar-Lining Dept. of Energy, Richland, WA Operations Office	Mortar-lining Technique	The mortar-lining technique is an environmentally friendly, cost-effective, trenchless pipeline rehabilitation process to extend the service life of existing waterlines through application of a thin coat of cement-like mortar inside the pipeline. As a result of the project, the flow rates tripled from 460 gallons per minute to 1,403 gallons per minute. Plans are being made to continue restoring degraded waterlines at Hanford with the mortar-lining technology to ensure water service essential to the success fulfillment of the Hanford Site environmental cleanup mission.
Alternative Energy Projects Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska	Energy management and generator improvements	Energy management and generator improvements were made in the Summer of 2000 at Wonder Lake Ranger Station, Toklat Road Camp, and Eielson Visitor Center. The new propane generator, two 5500-watt sine wave inverters, and battery banks allow the generator to be operated for eight hours every fifth day as opposed to daily operation of the older versions of generators. There has been a significant reduction in noise, spill hazard, and exhaust emissions. Fuel consumption has been reduced by about 60%.
Installation Sustainability Program US Army - Fort Lewis, WA	Pollution Prevention Program	The pollution prevention program has been very successful at reducing the usage of hazardous materials and reduction of hazardous waste. In 1994 Ft. Lewis reported the use of 600,629 pounds of hazardous materials; by 2001 the installation had reduced that amount to 254,5778 pounds of hazardous waste. The installation Sustainability Program (ISP) set 12 strategic goals to guide the programs efforts through the year 2005. The full version of the annual report. (PDF file)
LEED Tracon Builging and the Green Power Purchasing Program Federal Aviation Administration, Renton, WA	first FAA building (Seatac Terminal Radar Approach Control) that will meet the LEED standards and receive LEED Certification Gold Level	The goals of this Tracon Builging project include increasing energy and water efficiency, reduction or elimination of toxic or hazardous substances in the building materials used, waste prevention through recycling, specification of environmentally preferred materials, improved indoor air quality through material and equipment selection and construction processes. The Green Power Purchasing program resulted in a storm water management plan designed to remove 80% of the average annual post development total suspended solids, and 40% of the post development phosphorus. Overall potable water savings of at least 30%.
Refuse Derived Fuel Program (RDF) and Community Support Eielson AFB, AK	Use of an alfalfa cubing machine to convert waste paper and cardboard materials into a solid fuel	The use of an alfalfa cubing machine to convert waste paper and cardboard materials into a solid fuel to be incorporated with the use of natural coal used to operate coal fired machinery has resulted in 70-80 tons per month of waste paper products being collected from various parts of the communities as well as the Base itself. Due to this effort, Eielson has saved approximately $1.2 million dollars in tipping fees and coal costs in the past six years.
Renewable Energy Program General Services Administration (GSA) in Auburn, WA	2 Photovoltaic projects	GSA in partnership with Bonneville Power Administration to completed 2 Photovoltaic projects totaling 10 KW at GSA facilities in FY 2002: &.5 KW system at US Courthouse/Federal Office Building in Richland, WA, and 2.5KW system at the Fleet Management Building in Auburn, WA. The savings in electrical costs is estimated at $1200.00 a year. The photovoltaic system reduces peak consumption during the summer months by producing more solar energy. The photovoltaic system not only reduces dependency on fossil fuels and purchased electricity, it is much more efficient to use than traditional forms of energy. The reduction in emissions, hazardous materials use, and the need for great quantities of water are significant.
Water and Wastewater Energy Project The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) of Portland, OR	BPAs Water and Wastewater Program	BPAs Water and Wastewater Program serves medium and small sized communities ranging from Richland, WA (population 39,000) to Polson, MT (population 5,000). Clustering of multiple projects as opposed to a componential approach has resulted in verified energy savings range from 13% to 38% for the portions of the plants modified; a significant benefit to those local governments with very little financial resources. The savings average 500,000 kWh in each facility with some variations due to size. This translated into a reduction of 70 tons of carbon-dioxide emissions a year. This also equates to planting 19 acres of trees or taking 14 automobiles off the roads.

EPA Region 10’s First annual Champions for Environmental Leadership and Green Government Innovation Recognition

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