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Survey - Sustainable Practices within Government Agencies
1.
How important is incorporating sustainable practices into your community and projects?
Extremely Important
Somewhat Important
Not Important
Important only when cost benefits are apparent
2.
Which of these statements is true?
My community has no Sustainability Plan or ordinances.
My community has an informal Sustainability Plan or ordinances.
My community has a formalized Sustainability Plan or ordinances.
Other (please specify)
3.
Does your community pursue any of the following?
LEED Certification
WaterSense
Energy Star Ratings
Other (please specify)
4.
Have you incorporated sustainability into your community and/or projects?
Yes
No
If Yes, briefly summarize sustainable feature and outcome
5.
What challenges do you face when incorporating sustainability into your community and projects?
Lack of Funding
Board/Council Buy-in
Lack of Public Support
Limited Staff Knowledge
Consultants Not Offering Sustainable Options
None of the Above
Other (please specify)
6.
Have you ever applied for sustainable funding?
Yes
No
If Yes, please specify the funding program and if you received it.
7.
How likely is your community to pursue the following sustainable service/technique or process:
Not At All
Somewhat
Very
Create a Sustainable Community Plan
Not At All
Somewhat
Very
Conduct an Energy Audit
Not At All
Somewhat
Very
Install Green Roofs
Not At All
Somewhat
Very
Utilize an Alternative Energy Source - Wind or Solar
Not At All
Somewhat
Very
Water Conservation Plan
Not At All
Somewhat
Very
Incorporate Natural Landscaping
Not At All
Somewhat
Very
Expand and Maintain Tree Cover
Not At All
Somewhat
Very
Install Permeable Pavers
Not At All
Somewhat
Very
Install Bioswales/Rain Gardens
Not At All
Somewhat
Very
Trenchless Rehabilitation/Installation of Underground Infrastructure
Not At All
Somewhat
Very
Install LED Street Lighting
Not At All
Somewhat
Very
Alternative Heating/Cooling Such as Geothermal or Heat Exchanger
Not At All
Somewhat
Very
Water Reuse
Not At All
Somewhat
Very
Maximize Efficiency by Upgrading Equipment at Pumping or Treatment Facilities
Not At All
Somewhat
Very
Other (please specify)
8.
Which of the following sustainable topics would you like to learn more about?
Yes - Learn More
No - Not Interested
Funding Opportunities
Yes - Learn More
No - Not Interested
Create a Sustainable Community Plan
Yes - Learn More
No - Not Interested
Conduct an Energy Audit
Yes - Learn More
No - Not Interested
Install Green Roofs
Yes - Learn More
No - Not Interested
Utilize an Alternative Energy Source - Wind or Solar
Yes - Learn More
No - Not Interested
Water Conservation Plan
Yes - Learn More
No - Not Interested
Incorporate Natural Landscaping
Yes - Learn More
No - Not Interested
Expand and Maintain Tree Cover
Yes - Learn More
No - Not Interested
Install Permeable Pavers
Yes - Learn More
No - Not Interested
Install Bioswales/Rain Gardens
Yes - Learn More
No - Not Interested
Trenchless Technology/Installation of Underground Infrastructure
Yes - Learn More
No - Not Interested
Install LED Street Lighting
Yes - Learn More
No - Not Interested
Alternative Heating/Cooling Such as Geothermal or Heat Exchanger
Yes - Learn More
No - Not Interested
Water Reuse
Yes - Learn More
No - Not Interested
Maximize Efficiency by Upgrading Equipment at Pumping or Treatment Facilities
Yes - Learn More
No - Not Interested
I'd like to learn more about the following other sustainable topic(s):
9.
Which of the following do you consider to be valuable?
(check all that apply)
An email alert identifying sustainable funding opportunities
A low-cost energy audit identifying ways to save money
A free webinar focused on lifecycle cost analysis
White papers on municipal sustainable topics
None of the above
Other (please specify)
10.
Please enter contact information below. All participants will receive a copy of the survey results. Also, in appreciation for participation, a name will be randomly drawn to receive an Eco Starter Kit!
(Please note: We will never share or resell your contact information.)
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