Environment: Hueneme, Olympia
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Hueneme: Port Signs Agreement with Ventura County Air Pollution Control District for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
The Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (VCAPCD has awarded the Port of Hueneme a $14,000 grant to install electric vehicle charging stations for public use.
The port intends to install two dual-cord charging stations in convenient, publicly accessible locations to communicate to the community that owning an EV is a realistic and suitable alternative to gasoline-powered vehicles. Total cost of the two stations is approximately $36,560.
"This project yet again demonstrates the Port of Hueneme’s commitment to improving local air quality, reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), and good environmental stewardship," said VCAPD Executive Officer Mike Villegas. "The introduction of EVs into the light-duty vehicle fleet is an important component of the overall strategy to achieve state and federal air quality standards in Ventura County.
"Installing EV charging stations reinforces the port’s commitment to energy efficiency, helps reduce air pollution, and gives back to the community, all goals laid out in our 2020 Plan," said Harbor Commission President Manuel Lopez.
Port of Olympia to Pursue Green Marine Certification
Olympia recently became the 18th U.S. port to enroll in the Green Marine environmental certification program.
The program requires participating port authorities to establish baseline performance indicators in multiple facets of marine terminal operations, and then demonstrate tangible year-over-year improvements to maintain certification.
The certification system evaluates six distinct operational areas: (1) Spill Prevention; (2) Dry Bulk Handling and Storage; (3) Community Impacts; (4) Environmental Leadership; (5) Waste Management; and (6) Greenhouse Gases.
During the coming year, the port will work to develop baseline indicators for these focus areas. It will coordinate with staff and advisors from Green Marine to refine starting-point information and establish a work plan.
Green Marine requires ports to complete an established self-evaluation form annually. Independent teams of Green Marine verifiers review progress every two years to ensure result levels are accurate and the program is fully implemented.
Program participants include port authorities, terminal operators, ship owners and shipyards in Canada and the United States. In October 2013, Green Marine and AAPA signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at advancing the environmental sustainability of port and terminal operators.
"The port couldn’t be more excited to begin this certification initiative. in addition to becoming a more sustainable port, which is a core value in our strategic plan, we will have access to new tools to communicate what we do, why we do it and what it means to the broader community," said Port Commissioner Bill McGregor.
Learn more about the port’s environmental programs.
The Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (VCAPCD has awarded the Port of Hueneme a $14,000 grant to install electric vehicle charging stations for public use.
The port intends to install two dual-cord charging stations in convenient, publicly accessible locations to communicate to the community that owning an EV is a realistic and suitable alternative to gasoline-powered vehicles. Total cost of the two stations is approximately $36,560.
"This project yet again demonstrates the Port of Hueneme’s commitment to improving local air quality, reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), and good environmental stewardship," said VCAPD Executive Officer Mike Villegas. "The introduction of EVs into the light-duty vehicle fleet is an important component of the overall strategy to achieve state and federal air quality standards in Ventura County.
"Installing EV charging stations reinforces the port’s commitment to energy efficiency, helps reduce air pollution, and gives back to the community, all goals laid out in our 2020 Plan," said Harbor Commission President Manuel Lopez.
Port of Olympia to Pursue Green Marine Certification
Olympia recently became the 18th U.S. port to enroll in the Green Marine environmental certification program.
The program requires participating port authorities to establish baseline performance indicators in multiple facets of marine terminal operations, and then demonstrate tangible year-over-year improvements to maintain certification.
The certification system evaluates six distinct operational areas: (1) Spill Prevention; (2) Dry Bulk Handling and Storage; (3) Community Impacts; (4) Environmental Leadership; (5) Waste Management; and (6) Greenhouse Gases.
During the coming year, the port will work to develop baseline indicators for these focus areas. It will coordinate with staff and advisors from Green Marine to refine starting-point information and establish a work plan.
Green Marine requires ports to complete an established self-evaluation form annually. Independent teams of Green Marine verifiers review progress every two years to ensure result levels are accurate and the program is fully implemented.
Program participants include port authorities, terminal operators, ship owners and shipyards in Canada and the United States. In October 2013, Green Marine and AAPA signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at advancing the environmental sustainability of port and terminal operators.
"The port couldn’t be more excited to begin this certification initiative. in addition to becoming a more sustainable port, which is a core value in our strategic plan, we will have access to new tools to communicate what we do, why we do it and what it means to the broader community," said Port Commissioner Bill McGregor.
Learn more about the port’s environmental programs.
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