To Develop Incentive for Incorporating Renewable Energy and Practices in Business.
Strategies:
Begin development of branding Wayne County as an environmentally friendly and sustainable county.
Create a media campaign to educate residents of Wayne County regarding the different types of packaging and which to avoid (i.e.: Styrofoam).
Identify organizations that support localization and community self-reliance.
Identify specific geographic areas in which localization is needed within Wayne County and match with support organizations
Support the development of practical programs that promote healthy eating and stress management identified through Together for Health.
Goal 2
To Make Wayne County a Leader in Renewable Energy Implementation Across the State.
Strategies:
Assure that Wayne County has 30% of its energy needs, residential and commercial, from renewable sources.
Complete a County-wide survey of existing renewable energy with assistance of PPL & Penelec.
Wayne County number one in Pennsylvania per capita in residential solar PV installations with 5 community or municipal renewable energy installations totaling 10 MW.
Goal 3
To Evaluate Natural Assets and Resources to Protect Communities and Attract Residents and Businesses.
Strategies:
Educate the public about the natural assets in Wayne County.
Identify and create an inventory of natural assets in Wayne County.