Green Port Program Goals

Energy

Goal: Conserve energy and maximize energy efficiency of Port operations.

Objective: Implement recommendations outlined in San Diego Gas & Electric's Energy Road Map to reduce energy use.

• Reduce the Port's operational energy use by at least 170,000 kilowatt hours per year.
• Conduct a lighting pilot project to assess various energy efficiency technologies.

Objective: Investigate opportunities to participate in renewable energy projects.

• Conduct a solar assessment to determine optimal locations for future photovoltaic systems on tidelands and estimated costs of implementation.
• Install photovoltaic systems on the Administration and General Services Buildings.
• Pursue funding for other solar projects.

Waste Management

Goal: Reduce waste from Port operations through material reuse, recycling and composting.

Objective: Divert four tons of waste from the landfill.

• Explore ways to enhance the composting program.
• Expand collection opportunities for electronic waste.
• Investigate opportunities to expand the Port's current recycling program.

Sustainable Development

Goal: Enhance the environmental performance of Port buildings while maximizing long-term economic benefits.

Objective: Adopt a Sustainable Building Policy.

Objective: Enhance the environmental performance of two Port buildings.

• Acquire LEED certification for the Administration Building.
• Acquire LEED certification for the General Services Building.
• Continue work on LEED certification for Broadway Pier.
• Educate key Port employees on sustainable building principles.

Water

Goal: Improve water quality in San Diego Bay and reduce the Port's water usage to preserve San Diego's water supply.

Objective: Reduce the Port's operational water use to beyond local regulations.

• Conduct a sustainable landscaping project at a Port park.
• Develop and implement a water conservation strategy.
• Replace plumbing fixtures in Port buildings with water efficient fixtures.
• Explore opportunities to expand the Smart Irrigation System on tidelands.

Air

Goal: Reduce greenhouse gas contributions and other air emissions from Port operations.

Objective: Develop and implement a carbon footprint management program.

• Define and publicly register the carbon footprint of Port operations, and establish goals to maintain or reduce this footprint.
• Explore ways to assist tenants in measuring and reducing their carbon footprint.

Objective: Continue implementation of the Clean Air Program.

• Monitor the success of the Vessel Speed Reduction Program.
• Continue work on shore power installation.
• Implement a tenant-owned cargo handling equipment retrofit and/or replacement program that maximizes available/potential funding.

Sustainable Business Practices

Goal: Give equal weight to environmental, economic and social concerns in the decision-making process.

Objective: Increase opportunities for employees and the public to participate in the Green Port Program to learn about ways to be more sustainable.

• Establish the Port as a drop-off location for a Community Supported Agriculture Program.
• Increase outreach efforts as part of the Green Port Education Program.
• Continue the Commuter Assistance Program. Objective: Expand the use of environmentally-friendly products used in Port operations.
• Develop and implement a Green Housekeeping Standard Operating Procedure.
• Conduct a pilot Green Purchasing Program.

Green Port Program Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the Green Port Program?
• How is the Green Port Program different from the Green Port Policy?
• Does the Green Port Program involve just the Port, or waterfront businesses and the community, too?
• Why did the Port develop the Green Port Program?
• Are natural resources and wildlife programs part of the Green Port Program?
• Who oversees the Green Port Program?
• How are projects selected for the Green Port Program?
• How is the Green Port Program different from the Clean Air Program?