Energy Policy July 2008

7/7/08

Cleve Horrocks
Thatcher, UT

Energy Policy Statement

We encourage meaningful conservation and preservation of our various energy sources.
- All Government facilities to obtain 7.5% of their energy needs from renewable resources within 5 years and 15% or more within 10 years.
- New building standards that utilize energy savings technologies in all new construction.

We encourage efforts and technologies to reduce energy resource demand.
- Improved lighting technologies such as LED’s and CFL’s that provide reduced energy consumption and resource utilization while improving lighting comfort and usability.
- Improved car, transmission, and engine designs that increase mileage.
- Increased CAFÉ standards for car’s, SUV’s, trucks, and van’s.
- Heightened consumer awareness of Energy Star standards for appliances, consumer products, and HVAC products.

We encourage the full utilization and development of current energy resources.
- Appropriate drilling in ANWAR.
- Appropriate drilling off the Atlantic and Pacific coasts.
- Appropriate drilling in the Gulf of Mexico.
- Additional development of Natural Gas reserves.
- Full utilization of clean Coal technologies.
- Additional Hydroelectric dams as appropriate.

We encourage the full utilization and development of alternative energy resources.
- Development of Human Powered Technologies (motion, static electricity, etc.) for consumer electronic products such as cell phones, iPods, etc.
- Solar Power.
- Wind Power.
- Fuel Cell Technology.
- Geothermal heat pumps.
- Improved Battery and other energy storage technologies.
- Solar powered/Plug in/Hydrogen ICE/hybrids.

We discourage the use of food crops and food production farmlands for the production of competing energy products.
- Use of algae, cellulose, and switch grasses for ethanol and bio diesel production rather than corn, other grains, or soybeans.

Eco-Scape(TM) Certification info

Please join with us to
HELP SAVE THE PLANET

BECOME ECO-SCAPE CERTIFIEDTM

Certifications Available:
Nursery/Greenhouses/Farm Developer Home Builder
Landscaper Home Owner Cities/Counties

Qualifications: (Documented proof of compliance)
· Promotes eco friendly outdoor planning and design principles
· Promotes local eco friendly outdoor environments
· Promotes eco friendly Water Wise Landscape Principles
o Top Soil preservation and utilization
o Group Plants By Water Usage
o Drought Tolerant Turf Grasses
o Efficient Water Distribution, Scheduling, Monitoring
o Mulching
o Appropriate Maintenance Practices

Submit Applications to:
Eco-Scape Certification Program
30 N. 600 W.
Kaysville, Utah 84037

Application Processing Fee: Home Owners $75.00
All others: $150.00

For more information contact: Cleve Horrocks 801-940-0337

CHANSHARE COMPANIES HAVE LED THE WAY
Reduced water consumption per acre 45% (And More to Come)
Installed water wise irrigation systems
Fixed leaks and over spray areas
Installed frequency drive pumping systems
Improved Drought-tolerant Sod with proprietary 10 seed blend
Maximized utilization of dry land planting areas.
Computerized water control systems
Reduced our Ecological Foot Print over 25% (And More to Come)
New harvesting Equipment
Reconfigured unloading equipment
Rescheduled delivery
Upgraded mowing and ground preparation equipment
Planted latest water wise crop varieties
Reduced manual labor reliance
Installation equipment
Harvesting equipment
Ground preparation equipment
Reduced Electrical Usage
Frequency drive pumping systems
Seasonal pumping
Low pressure sprinkling systems
Gravity flow pressurization systems
Active Participant:
Utah Nursery and Landscape Association
Intermountain Sports Turf Managers Assoc.
Intermountain Turf Producers
Turf Producers International
Contributing Members
Utah American Society of Landscape Architects
Utah Recreation & Parks Association
Utah Cemetery & Parks Association
Utah Homebuilders Association
Intermountain Golf Course Superintendent Association
Many More
Founding Member
Utah EverGreen Council

Eco-Scape(TM) Certification

Have you ever given thought to how your yard contributes to your environment? Have you considered the impact your own landscape has on the environment around you? Were you aware that your lawn alone has the ability to provide all the oxygen your family requires every day? Did you know that through proper landscaping, you could reduce the amount of energy your family requires every year? That through the proper selection of plant materials and care of them, that you can cut your water usage dramatically while still providing reduced greenhouse gases, smog, other airborne and water borne pollutants?

I’ve recently been working with Chanshare Farms. Randy Marble, the owner of Chanshare Farms, has identified certain key characteristics of landscapes and landscape practices that make a significant difference in the ecological and environmental impact that your yard has, both on you and your family and the surrounding community. As a result we have developed Eco-Scape™ Certification. You might find these principles to be of value as you work on your yard;


Eco-Scape Certification Requirements
Eco-Scape Certified participants are committed to and document that they are focused on the following;
Promoting green space establishment that reduces CO2 levels in the atmosphere
Creating water wise landscapes that improve quality of life on our planet
Lowers water, electrical, and fuel usage on existing landscapes
Reducing their carbon footprint on the planet
To be Eco-Scape Certified, a participant must be committed to at least the following:
Topsoil Preservation and Creation
Examples;
Topsoil is separated from subsoil during excavation and then replaced over the top
Green waste materials are combined with natural soils to create new seed bed materials
Outdoor Watering:
Examples;
Landscape stop and waste valves are installed during construction; before trenches are back filled.
Systems utilize Mammoth Gripers, soil moisture or et sensors to improve efficiency to over 85%
Sprinkler heads utilized are low flow stream type heads such as MP Rotators to reduce evaporation,
excess runoff, and erosion as well as water usage.
Longer watering cycles are broken into shorter segments with 10-15 minute breaks
Plant Materials;
Examples;
Drought tolerant turf and plants are utilized in the landscape
Plants are grouped in sprinkler zones by water use requirements
Mulches are utilized in planting areas to encourage water conservation
Plants are utilized that take into consideration native wild life habitat.
Deciduous trees are placed to shade structures during summer season
Maintenance Practices
Examples;
Grass mowing practices enhance root growth
Grass clippings are mulched back into lawns or mixed with mulch materials and reutilized on site
Fertilizers and Pesticides are utilized sparingly and only at appropriate levels
Mulches are replaced and rejuvenated annually
Planting areas are kept weed free

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