Have you heard of Green3 Grand Forks? Green3 Grand Forks is the name of the City of Grand Forks’ Sustainability Program and one of 401(e)’s great partners.
With a focus on fiscal, social, and environmental sustainability, the program aims to foster community-wide involvement in new and ongoing efforts that help make Grand Forks a “Greener” place to live.
Have you seen one of Green3 Grand Forks’ two hybrid diesel buses? 2011 data showed that they outperformed standard diesel buses by .93 miles per gallon and yielded an annual cost savings of over $10,000. One hybrid bus will reduce carbon emissions by estimated 175 tons over a ten-year period!
Green3 Grand Forks is led by Debra Pflughoeft-Hassett, Sustainability Coordinator for the City. To learn about some of the initiatives the program has been involved with, check out their website and Facebook page. You can also view their 2009-2011 Sustainability Report here for more sustainability actions and activities they’ve taken on. This report highlights projects in:
Alternative & Renewable Energy
Economic Development
Greenhouse Gases
Land Use
Local, State, & Federal Policy
Municipal Buildings & Facilities
Public Education & Outreach
Recycling & Urban Forestry
Transportation
From wind turbine projects to public transportation efforts to recycling programs, Green3 Grand Forks is doing their part to make our community a better, cleaner, and more resilient place to live and work. See what you can do.
