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Peninsula Area Climate Solutions Roundtable

September 18, 2024

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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

  • The County has installed eighteen free, publicly accessible EV charging stations in convenient locations throughout the County
  • Future plans include installation of a charging station at Vehicle Maintenance/Development Services for electric fleet vehicles/hybrids
  • Staff is looking into additional grant funding opportunities to expand the existing network

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Fuel Site Enhancements

  • Our fuel sites have been upgraded, and include an option for propane-fueled vehicles
  • The fuel sites also include a pump for Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), a liquid used to reduce the amount of air pollution created by a diesel engine (turns harmful emissions into nitrogen and water)

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Building Renovations/�New Construction

  • York County incorporates energy efficiency practices into all new construction and renovation projects
    • Law Enforcement Center includes 140 geothermal wells
    • New Dockmaster building will include energy-efficient mini-split systems
    • LEED standards are included in consideration of all buildings (even if the building is not LEED certified)
    • Engineering staff is rolling Envision requirements into our projects, and is pursuing ENV SP Certification

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Energy Efficient Lighting

  • York County continues to change out all of our Dominion light poles from High Pressure Sodium lights to LED’s
  • The County continues to change out light pole heads at the waterfront up to Ballard St with all LED fixtures.  This conversion uses 1/3 of the electricity of the previous ones
  • The County has upgraded outdoor lights at several athletic fields with LEDs
  • Lighting at Waste Management facility will be replaced with LEDs

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Stormwater

  • BMP Inspections are conducted regularly to maintain proper drainage to prevent flooding
  • Drainage projects are evaluated and completed to improve water drainage in low-lying, flood prone areas
  • Retention ponds and stream restorations are planned for erosion control
  • Local crews install new improvements to improve drainage
  • Regular maintenance is scheduled for existing systems

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Sidewalks/Bikeways

  • Several sidewalks have been installed in walkable areas of York County (close to schools/facilities)
    • Bypass Road
    • Hampton Highway
    • Big Bethel Road
    • Old Williamsburg Road
    • Penniman Road/Merrimac Trail
    • Battle Road
  • Upcoming projects
    • Rt. 17 (from Yorktown Library to York High School)
    • Lifting a portion of Seaford Road
    • Trail757

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Tourism

  • Chapter member of Virginia Green
    • York County aims to champion sustainable living and environmental initiatives within its community, while also offering ecofriendly options to tourists. 
  • Riverwalk Landing Piers is a member of the Virginia Clean Marina Program
  • E-bikes are available for rent from Patriot Tours & Provisions
  • Restaurants are required to use sustainable straws or no straws at all. 
  • Sidewalks and bikeways/Battlefield roads encourage travelers to ride around town rather than drive vehicles.
  • McReynolds Athletic Complex has implemented the Share the Air Program
  • Other eco-friendly business practices can be found at https://visityorktown.org/769/Virginia-Green

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Local Outreach

  • Participation in Yorktown Market Days for education on environmental issues (including the Go Green Market)
  • Large-scale cleanup events (multiple per year)
  • Household Chemical Disposal/Drug Take Back Events (includes paper shredding)
  • Beautiful York County Calendars
  • Rain Barrel Workshops
  • Weekly and Quarterly Newsletters
  • Regional programs (HRPDC/askHRgreen.org)
  • Local school learning garden improvements (native plants, wheelchair accessible path installations)
  • Trex plastic bag recycling challenge
  • Public Service Campaigns
  • Bay Star Homes/Bay Star Business
  • Clean Business Awards
  • Tire recycling events
  • Public meetings regarding projects
  • School events
    • STEAM Night
    • Career Days