§575. Lead-by-example initiative
The department shall establish a lead-by-example initiative under which the department shall:
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1.
Greenhouse gas emissions inventory for state-owned facilities and state-funded programs.
Create an inventory of greenhouse gas emissions associated with state-owned facilities and state-funded programs and create a plan for reducing those emissions to below 1990 levels by 2010;
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2.
Carbon emission reduction.
By January 1, 2006, seek to establish carbon emission reduction agreements with at least 50 businesses and nonprofit organizations;
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3.
New England greenhouse registry.
Participate in a regional effort to develop and adopt a greenhouse gas registry that includes 3rd-party verification; and
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4.
Statewide greenhouse gas emissions inventory.
Create an annual statewide greenhouse gas emissions inventory.
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SECTION HISTORY
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