Local governments are improving their infrastucture systems to be more efficient and sustainable.  Actions include:

• Creating community energy plans
• Implementing district energy systems
• Utilizing alternative, renewable energy sources, often connected to district energy systems
• Conserving water
• Using triple bottom line accounting to evaluate new projects
• Implementing effective waste reduction and recycling programs
• Capturing and utilizing landfill gas
• Incorporating ecosystems into infrastructure

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