Energy Education
- To educate the city and Ozark region's residents and tourists by providing a high profile demonstration venue of high performance "green" buildings.
- Produce a guide pointing out "green" amenities in the building, the purpose and outcomes expected from these choices.
- Educate board and staff so they are well versed to discuss the sustainable building practices we implement out in the community and with visitors as well as the impact on the operational expenses.
- Create media worthy events designed to highlight the building, impact on operational costs, and the educational components reflected throughout the building.
- Develop new curriculum and expand on our current Enviro-mania program to discuss the benefits of the choices the DCS made during construction and the long-term impact.
- Provide project information on a designated page on our web site.
- Coordinate with the City of Springfield, City Utilities and Greene County to house demonstrations and exhibits on wind and solar sources.
- Maintain and expand the Choose Environmental Excellence status, an advisory group that recognizes sustainable practices.
- Be a regional resource/clearinghouse for sustainable practices and environmental education in all respects, ie: air, water, environmental justice, and solid waste.
