Sustainability and Energy Action Plan

BUILDINGS and ENERGY GRANTS PASS SUSTAINABILITY AND ENERGY ACTION PLAN BE-4-4. Electrification of Parks Equipment Some Parks Department outdoor power tools have been converted to electric versions, and the transitioning of Parks tools and equipment to more energy - efficient options should continue with the goal of electrification when feasible. This transition would be subject to the limitations of available technology, and its ability to perform the tasks required.BE-4-3. Explore Solar Potential at Parks Given high energy demand at some parks 43 and the current grant funding opportunities,44 it is a good time to evaluate installing solar panels on park structure roofs, over parking lots, or at other locations in parks to power lighting and other electricity needs. These comparably much smaller solar installation projects could have similarly lower capital costs associated with them, and relatively short payback periods. 47