Agenda10:00– 10:30 am What is an EMS?

What is the PEER Center? Why do an EMS?

10:30 – 11:15 am EMS Benefits

What Can EDI Do?

How does this fit inside EDI and GT?

Potential Synergies In and Outside of GT

11:15 – 11:45 Timeframe and Cost

What’s In It For Me?

Who Should We Target?

11:45 – 12:00 Break

12:00 – 1:00 Lunch / Case Studies

1:00 – 1:30 A Look At Other PEER Center Locations

Our PEER Center: Help Needed

1:30 – 2:30 Discussion

2:30 – 3:00 Next Steps?

Wrap up

What is an EMS?

Plan

DoCheck

Act

More on EMS

• A “Best Practices” tool that enables local government officials to set goals with respect to:– Managing facilities’ environmental impacts– Establish planning, staffing, and operational

procedures to reach goals

• Systematic way to review and improve operations for better organizational performance

• Introduction to more efficient business processes…

• Leads to operational effectiveness and a better bottom line

More on EMS

• Facilitates the identification of an “environmental footprint” and key issues to be addressed.

• Provides access to technical expertise for specific environmental issues.

• Connects to resources – Georgia Tech, EPA, and others – for addressing issues.

…Environmental planning, and the implementation of such plans.

What is PEER?

• The PEER Center is the Public Entity Environmental Management System Resource Center.

• It is specifically for local, county and state governments that are considering implementing or have implemented an environmental management system (EMS).

• The PEER Center is made up of a central virtual clearinghouse of information and ten Local Resource Centers that provide EMS training and technical assistance.

PEER: A Region-Based Network

• Georgia Tech Economic Development Institute• Purdue University

Indiana Clean Manufacturing Technology and Safe Materials Institute (CMTI)

• Texas Commission on Environmental QualitySmall Business and Environmental Assistance Division

• University of FloridaCenter for Training, Research, and Education for Environmental

Occupations (TREEO)• University of Massachusetts-Lowell• Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University

Center for Organizational and Technological Advancement (COTA)• Zero Waste Alliance (Portland, Oregon)

Who is Region IV

What Types of Public Entities have Implemented an EMS?

• Cities• Ports• County Management

Offices• Prisons• Transportation Districts• Universities• US Post Office• School Facilities• Transit Authorities

• Department of Defense• Defense Logistics Agency• Environmental Protection

divisions• Parks• Zoos• Water / Sewer Districts• Water Treatment

Facilities• Airports

Benefits

“Insurance companies have indicated that we can expect to see a 20% reduction in our insurance premiums as a result of our EMS documentation and the operational controls now in place.”

“We have now been able to gain additional policies for our port that we would not have been able to get prior to our EMS.”

- Port of Houston Authority, Texas

Benefits

“We're told the potential impact of our EMS, taken with other factors, is a 1/16th to 1/8th of a point improvement on our bond rating, which could mean millions of dollars of taxpayer money saved each time we borrow money for capital projects.”

- Jefferson County, Alabama

Benefits

“Our port has received strong support for our EMS from state and Federal regulatory agencies. This has translated directly into better working relationships on important port projects. We have even received substantial grant funding to demonstrate innovative practices.”

- Tom Kornegay, Executive DirectorPort of Houston Authority, Texas

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Baldwin State Prison Milledgeville, GA

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• Aluminum and tin can recycling• Capital cost = $340• Cost savings in tipping fees = $1,200/year• Revenue from recycling = $13,000/year• Estimated solid waste diverted from landfill

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Hancock State PrisonSparta, GA

Water Efficiency

• Install Water Meters to Record Baseline Data• Install Timed Shower Valves to Regulate Inmate

Shower Usage

• Capital Cost = $50,000

• Potential Cost Savings $15,000/year

Scott State PrisonMilledgeville, GA

Why Do This?: Summary of Benefits

• Financial– Reduced Liabilities– Improved Bond Ratings– Reduced Insurance Premiums– Increased Insurance Coverage– Reduced fines from EPA – Modification in DOJ consent orders

Why Do This?:Summary of Benefits

• Environmental– Reduced air emissions– Reduced energy consumption– Reduced water consumption– Improved land management or use– Improved water management plans– Improved storm water management– Improved management of historical resources– Improved management of emergency communication– Improved management of emergency system– Improved management of endangered species

Why Do This?:Summary of Benefits

• Operational– Improved Efficiencies– Reduction in environmental reporting– Change in compliance status– Improvement in process capacity– Improved training of personnel– Improved reuse and recycling of materials– Improved material selection

Why Do This?:Summary of Benefits

• Other– Improved understanding of legal requirements– Improved compliance records– Improved public participation– Improved community image– Participation in Performance Track– Participation in State Recognition Programs

About Georgia Tech EDI

"Assisting public entities in being more effective with environmental matters fulfills EDI's mission of making communities more economically sound and attractive to stakeholders." -- Rick Duke, Director

About Georgia Tech EDI

• Extensive expertise in EMS and ISO 14001 design, implementation and assistance.

• Nationally recognized as a leader in EMS, and have trained thousands of individuals on management systems.

• Team of certified EMS lead auditors assist with environmental compliance, regulations, and management systems for environment, energy, and security issues.

What can Georgia Tech EDI provide?

• Assessments• Training

– Open-enrollment– On-Site– Group Training

• Coaching• Facilitation• Licensing Program• User Networks• Web Resources• Access to GT Resources

How does this fit inside EDI?

• Builds on existing community services (planning and economic development).

• Helps fill void in meeting local government needs.• Serves as channel for expanding community services

outside the state.• Leverages and identifies leads for EMS for Business and

Industry.• Provides continued connection to government clients like

DLA and DOD.• Has the potential to leverage environmental expertise

within EDI and Georgia Tech.• Strengthens existing partnerships.• Offers new partnerships within Georgia Tech, Georgia,

Region IV, etc.

• Colleagues within Georgia Tech Economic Development & Technology Ventures.

• Center for Quality Growth and Regional Development (CQGRD)

• Center for Assistive Technology & Environmental Access• Georgia Tech Research Institute• Georgia Water Research Institute• Environmental Resources Center• Institute for Sustainable Technology and Development• School of City and Regional Planning• School of Civil and Environmental Engineering• School of Public Policy• School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences• School of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Potential Synergies Within Georgia Tech

• Association of County Commissioners in Government (ACCG)

• Georgia Municipal Association (GMA)• Georgia Department of Community Affairs• Georgia Environmental Partnership (GEP)

– P2AD, UGA, GT

• Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority• Georgia Emergency Management Agency• Georgia Quality Growth Partnership• GEDA Natural Resources & Environment Committee• UGA Carl Vinson Institute for Government• Georgia Economic Development

Potential Synergies Within Georgia

• U.S. EPA• Other PEER Center Locations• Appalachian Regional Commission• U.S. Department of Agriculture• Multi-State Working Group (MSWG)• International County-Municipal Association (ICMA)• American Association of Public Works (APWA)• National Association of Counties (NACO)• National League of Cities• International Economic Development Council (IEDC) • Department of Defense (DOD)• Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)

Potential Synergies Outside Georgia

Typical Hours for Implementation By The Client

1,000 to 2,000 hrs for Plan

1,000 to 3,200 hrs for Do and Check

100 to 800 hrs for Act

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2,100 to 6,000 person hours = TOTAL

Typical Timeline Used By The Client

4 months => Phase I: Getting Ready

6 months => Phase II: Plan

8 months => Phase III: Do

6 months => Phase VI: Check and Act

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24 months = 2 years total calendar time

Costs

• General Pricing guidelines: – In Georgia:

• $750 per day for coaching,

• $2,500 one day courses,

• $3,600 for two day courses.

• Plus Travel

• General Pricing guidelines: – Out of State:

• $1,000 per day for coaching,

• $3,000 one day courses, • $4,000 for two day

courses.• Plus Travel

EDI Projects• Completed

– DOD– DOC– DLA

• Proposed– Savannah Port– Jefferson County

• In Process– Bartow County– DOC– DLA

What’s In It For Me?Addressing Stakeholder Challenges• Who Are the Stakeholders?

– All Tax Payers• Businesses (Existing, Prospective, New)• Residents• Retail

– Prisons– Ports, Airports, Roads, Rail– Parks and Recreation Facilities– School Facilities

What’s In It For Me?Addressing Stakeholder Challenges• Economic Developers

– Smart Growth / Quality Growth– Water Capacity– Comprehensive Plan Guidance– Land Use Allocation– Dealing with Non-Attainment Impacts– Fiscal Sustainability– Bond Rating– Insurance Premiums

What’s In It For Me?Addressing Stakeholder Challenges• City and County Managers / Elected

Officials– Same items as Economic Developers, plus…– Environmental Benefits– Effectiveness of Operations– Efficiency in Operations– Liability Reduction– Management of Legal Issues– Cost Reduction– General Public Opinion / Confidence

What’s In It For Me?Addressing Stakeholder Challenges• Planners

– Smart Growth / Quality Growth– Water Capacity– Comprehensive Plan Guidance– Land Use Allocation– Non-Attainment Issues– Sustainability– Environmental Benefits

What’s In It For Me?

What Are The Real Incentives?

EPA– Performance Track (federal performance program)– Flexible Permitting– Reduced fines

ex. Port of Houston

• State– Performance Partners (state performance program)– Improved permitting process– Technical assistance

What Are The Real Incentives?

• Department of Justice– Supplemental Environmental Programs– Flexible program negotiations– Reduction in fines

ex. City of Roanoke Virginia

Target Clientele:What types of Communities in GA would

most benefit from an EMS?• Those with at least 20,000 to 30,000 + in population• Metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas.• High growth areas and those in anticipated growth corridors.• Those with automobile, pharmaceutical or chemical industries.• Those who have to meet the phase II storm water requirements

(storm water utilities) or large septic use. • Those in air non-attainment regions.• Those with Parks, Airports, Zoos.• Defense communities, Corps of Engineers• Those with brownfield sites• Those with joint development issues• Those who seek to address regional issues• Those who need to manage growth• Those who need a way to manage regulations

Case Studies

A Look AtOther PEER Center Locations

4 University Based:– Virginia Tech (COTA)– UMASS – Lowell– University of Florida (TREEO)– Purdue (CMTI)

1 State Agency Based:– Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

1 Non-Profit:– Zero Waste Alliance

Georgia Tech EDI’s PEER Center

• Established in 2002.• EDI reorganization in 2004 to be housed within

community group, the key customer set for PEER Center activities.

• Staff Lead is Deann Desai.• In coordination / partnership with EEMC Staff:

Holly Lawe, Dennis Kelly, Bob Hitch, Ed Hardison, Craig Cochran.

• Funded through sponsored projects and state budget.

• Primary Customer: Public Entities• Market: Georgia and all of EPA Region IV.

2005-2008 Goals ForGeorgia Tech EDI’s PEER Center• To market PEER Center services to all MSAs in Georgia and

Region IV.• To strengthen awareness about Georgia Tech’s environmental

services within and outside of Georgia and Georgia Tech.• To engage in strategic partnerships within and outside of Georgia

and Georgia Tech for PEER Center initiatives.• To become the resource clearinghouse for EPA, Georgia Tech, and

other environmental programs and resources.• To achieve high impact in EMS service delivery.• To be at the state’s table for key quality growth discussions and

policy decisions.• To conduct education and outreach about strategic environmental

issues and their importance to Economic Development in Georgia and EPA Region IV.

• To define EDI PEER Center’s unique value including how it compliments and builds on existing environmental programs and resources, and widely communicate that definition.

• To develop a diversified funding base (like Perdue) for long-term sustainability of efforts.

1. Spread the word on EDI’s PEER Center capabilities among legislators, economic developers, city and county officials, RACs, DEcD / DCA regional partners, etc.

2. Market PEER Center services to all metropolitan and micropolitan areas.

3. Generate leads / develop opportunities for service delivery, particularly among the communities we should target.

4. Identify and help in the pursuit of MAJOR sources for funding to underwrite our costs.

5. Inventory and catalogue Georgia Tech’s (all departments) resources for environmental assistance, building on work already done.

Help Needed From EDI’s Business Development Team &

Other Colleagues

6. Identify and help in pursuit of initiatives with strategic partners for EDI PEER Center engagement and collaboration.

7. Develop a list of key environmental-related contacts for each region.

8. Identify speaking opportunities for EDI PEER Center.9. Identify and help with addressing need for marketing

collaterals and Web Portal resources.10. Provide market intelligence on customer needs,

perceptions, and priorities as it relates to environmental issues.

Help Needed From EDI’s Business Development Team &

Other Colleagues

Discussions

Thank you for your participation…

Contact Information:

Deann Desaideann.desai@edi.gatech.edu

706-542-8902 (phone)770-605-4474 (cell)

Joy Wilkinsjoy.wilkins@edi.gatech.edu

404-895-6115 (cell)