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Local Hiring <br /> Hiring personnel from a locally based workforce will contribute to building a strong local <br /> economy_ Establish first- source agreements with new businesses or organizations to • <br /> make sure that new jobs go to community residents. Consider establishing government <br /> work force training programs to provide customized workforce identification and training <br /> to meet the needs of businesses. <br /> Examples of local hiring initiatives: <br /> • Chicago, IL Midway Partners for Economic Opportunity Program <br /> The Chicago Department of Aviation is committed to hiring and retaining a . <br /> locally based and diverse workforce to build the new Midway Airport terminal. <br /> . The Department of Aviation has partnered with local organizations and elected <br /> officials to link local workers to local opportunities. <br /> • US Department of Labor Hiring Welfare -to -Work Employees <br /> • • The Department of Labor provides information for small business owners to <br /> • facilitate the hiring of welfare recipients. <br /> Energy Department <br /> Using clean- burning and renewable fuels for energy sources and consuming energy in an <br /> efficient manner sets the foundation for a sustainable community: Lead the way by <br /> purchasing renewable energy (hydro, wind, solar) and installing energy efficient devices . <br /> (e.g. LEDs or compact fluorescents) in facilities. Using energy efficiently not only • <br /> reduces greenhouse gas emissions and local air pollution, but it also saves money, simply <br /> because using less energy costs less. By providing incentives for citizens and businesses <br /> to practice energy conservation and use some form of renewable energy, you will be <br /> sending the right economic signal to make progress towards sustainability. <br /> Example of policies and programs that assist in developing a sustainable energy system <br /> include: <br /> • Ann Arbor, MI City Energy Office <br /> The City of Ann Arbor's Energy Office supports energy- efficient building <br /> projects for over fifty municipal facilities. An Energy Commission of eleven <br /> citizens with expertise in energy issues advises the Energy Office. An innovative <br /> • Energy Fund has been utilized to implement energy improvements in over 20 <br /> facilities. Energy Office initiatives saved over five million dollars in energy <br /> savings over the last decade. For more information, contact Dave Konkle, Energy <br /> Officer, DKonkle@ci.ann- arbor.mi.us or (734) 996 - 3150. <br /> • <br /> • Berkeley, CA Green Power <br /> Through the Environment Programs Department, Berkeley provides informational . <br /> resources on renewable energy resources, and financial incentives for residential <br /> and commercial customers. <br /> • <br /> • <br /> • <br /> • <br />