Township of Irvington New Jersey
The formation of a “Green Team” is the first step in establishing a community sustainability program. Green Teams leverage the skills and expertise of team members to develop plans, implement programs, and assist with educational opportunities that support the creation of a sustainable community. The role is to lead and coordinate the sustainability activities of Irvington Township.
An energy audit of our facilities owned and operated was conducted to establish where and how energy is being used in buildings and facilities, and to identify opportunities for energy and cost savings. The audit process itself does not improve performance, but reveals annual energy use and costs associated with particular buildings and facilities, costs of suggested improvements, potential energy and cost savings, and the length of time that will be needed to recoup improvement costs. In addition, an audit is the first step in many lucrative NJ Clean Energy Programs. An audit also provides data that Irvington needs to create a Carbon Footprint and develop policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Recommendations in an audit can range from improved energy data management, to appropriate energy-saving technologies, to structural improvements and system retrofits, to behavior change strategies for energy conservation.
Irvington Township adopts an ordinance to make our public parks and recreation areas 100% smokefree. All Irvington parks and recreation areas are 100% smokefree under Ordinance MC 3499. Why have smokefree parks? Smokefree parks and recreation areas set a healthy example for children, reducing the chance they will start smoking. Smokefree parks protect people, especially children and seniors, from secondhand smoke, creating a healthy environment for exercise and recreation. Smokefree parks lower cleanup costs, reduce the risk of fire, and protect children and animals from ingesting tobacco waste.
