First identified in the 2005 Master Plan, sustainable policies such as reducing dependence on fossil fuels and synthetic chemicals, as well as protecting natural resources and open space, continue to be implemented.  For example:

• FIRST ANNUAL PORTSMOUTH SUSTAINABILITY FAIR - April 19, 2008
  
  
• CITY OF PORTSMOUTH SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES - JANUARY 2008
  
  
• Portsmouth’s Committee on Sustainable Practices was established by the Mayor and City Council to help lead the City towards increased sustainability. Information about the Committee is found  on the City Clerk’s website. It’s members are also listed in that location.    



• The Committee on Sustainable Practices meets regularly and has provided valuable ideas and input on sustainability initiatives throughout the City.  Most recently on the recommendation of the Committee the Portsmouth City Council adopted a resolution making the City an eco-municipality.



• Sustainability training workshops were conducted for City staff, City Councilors, land use board members, and the community.



• In December 2006, the City joined the United States Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement.



• In December 2006 the City joined ICLEI and the Cities for Climate Protection Campaign.

• The City recently received a rebate from Public Service of New Hampshire for installation of energy efficient motors and drives on three new large wastewater pumps.


• The City successfully implemented a recycling program, which continues to reduce the volume of waste we bring to the landfill.



• As part of the City’s efforts in the Cities for Climate Protection Campaign the City has completed a greenhouse gas inventory.



• Members from the Sustainability Committee held a sustainability study circle kick-off meeting, which included a presentation by City Staff.  The sustainability study circles are intended to gather support, encourage involvement and provide a forum for discussion of sustainability efforts locally and globally.

Upcoming green building projects include:

• Fire Station 2 replacement on Lafayette Road is registered with the USGBC the City anticipates LEED certification upon project completion.



• Madbury drinking water treatment plant, currently under design, will integrate LEED principles into the design and construction.