Section 575 - Lead-by-example initiativeThe department shall establish a lead-by-example initiative under which the department shall: [2003, c. 237, §1(NEW).]
1.Greenhouse gas emissions inventory for state-owned facilities and state-funded programs. Create an inventory of greenhouse gas emissions associated with state-owned facilities and state-funded programs and create a plan for reducing those emissions to below 1990 levels by 2010; [2003, c. 237, §1(NEW).]
2.Carbon emission reduction. By January 1, 2006, seek to establish carbon emission reduction agreements with at least 50 businesses and nonprofit organizations; [2003, c. 237, §1(NEW).]
3.New England greenhouse registry. Participate in a regional effort to develop and adopt a greenhouse gas registry that includes 3rd-party verification; and [2003, c. 237, §1(NEW).]
4.Statewide greenhouse gas emissions inventory. Create an annual statewide greenhouse gas emissions inventory. [2003, c. 237, §1(NEW).]
2003, c. 237, § 1 (NEW) .