Sustainability Initiatives

David Thomas CFM, LEED AP O&M

The Austin Convention Center Department is a member of the

Green Choice Program. All of the electricity provided to the facilities is provided

through wind and solar energy.

Lighting

Replaced HID fixtures throughout the center

with T8 and compact

fluorescent.

LED

All Meeting Rooms have been retrofitted with LED 2x2 fixtures.

ROI

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$0.0200

$0.0400

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2007 2008 2009 2010

Price per KWh USAGE

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14,000,000.00

2007 2008 2009 2010

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2010

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ACTUAL VS. POTENTIAL COSTS COST AVOIDANCE

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2007 2008 2009 2010

Compost

Over150,000 lbs of compost have been diverted from the landfill since March!

Waste Management

ACC is currently diverting 69% of

all waste from the landfill.

Waste StreamFY09-10

Waste (lbs),

770,908, 69%

Recycling (lbs),

340,559, 31%

Waste DiversionFY10-11

Waste (lbs), 112,780, 32%

Recycling (lbs),

242,546, 68%

ROI

Waste Management

Program realized a $25,000 year

over year savings in 2010.

CarpetThe carpet tiles

installed in ACC are made from recycled

materials, generated zero emissions, and

were installed without using glue.

Water

ACC replaced 66% of all toilets and urinals to low flow fixtures.

All hand sink aerators are .5 gallons per minute, the lowest possible.

LandscapingACC uses crushed glass instead of mulch and in ash trays

Use native and adaptive plants and drip irrigation to minimize water consumption

Green RangersCommittee of staff dedicated to promoting green living.

Green Exhibit room includes a personal carbon calculator

Climate Protection Training Green TipsAdopt a StreetPark and Trail Clean up daysAnd MORE!!!