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The Green Building Program encourages a whole-systems approach through design and building techniques to minimize environmental impact and reduce the energy consumption of buildings while contributing to the health of its occupants.
Governor's Award for Energy Efficiency
Mayor Manross and the city green building team was presented with the Award of Excellence during the Award's Ceremony Luncheon held on March 21, 2006. Scottsdale's LEED Gold certified Senior Center is predicted to use 40 percent less energy annually. This amounts to a savings of approximately $22,000 a year in energy costs and building design. Based upon energy and maintenance savings, the city expects to completely recover the extra cost of 5 percent in less than 11 years.
Valley Forward Environmental Excellence Awards
2005
First-place Crescordia in the category of "Livable Cities/Resource Management" was awarded for the first city in the nation to adopt the LEED gold standard. This measure mandates that all new city buildings and remodels be certified at the Leadership and Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) gold level.
The President’s Award was presented to the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, formerly the McDowell Sonoran Land Trust, for creating a powerful community alliance leading to the preservation of 57 square miles, one-third of the city of Scottsdale, as natural, public open space (more info: www.scottsdaleaz.gov/news/2005/September/09-16-05.asp).
Valley Forward Environmental Excellence Awards
2000
The Environmental Excellence Award was presented for the City’s education programs and marketing strategies to encourage builders to incorporate environmentally responsible practices and features into their projects.
EPA Recognition
2004
The National Environmental Performance Track (NEPT) Environmental Performance award was presented to the City of Scottsdale. This is one of only 4 such awards for 2004. The City is currently applying for another three year cycle of NEPT.
2002
The City of Scottsdale was recognized as the “First Local Government” entity accepted into NEPT. Scottsdale is still the only municipality every accepted into NEPT citywide.)
1999
Green Lights Partner of the Year competition-The City of Scottsdale received honorable mention.
1998
Challenge for Energy Excellence-The City of Scottsdale received recognition from the Energy Star Buildings and Green Lights Partnership program.
Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)
At CSI’s 2000 national conference in Atlanta, the Environmental Sensitivity Award was presented for the Green Building program’s ongoing efforts to promote environmental awareness in the construction industry.
Governor’s Energy Efficiency Award
The program received second place for its partnerships with homebuilders on projects incorporating energy conservation features and for its public workshops promoting a whole-home approach to conservation.
Solar Energy
Mary Manross has received recognition for her leadership in promoting solar energy and for the numerous solar installations on Scottsdale city facilities.
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