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United States Postal Service

FMA Summit Progressive Energy, Environment & Sustainability

2013

From the Postmaster General

Being a sustainability leader goes hand in hand with being leaner, smarter and faster. . . keys to a viable Postal Service.

We need to continue to optimize our network, realign our workforce, reduce energy use and our physical footprint, and drive costs out of every aspect of the Postal Service.
Leadership in sustainability requires support and involvement from all of you.

Sustainability at USPS

Three areas of focus:

Environmental Compliance
Corporate Sustainability Initiatives Energy Initiatives

USPS Performance
FY 2012 (9.9%)

TARGET Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions (20% by 2020)

Reduce Facility Energy Use (30% by 2015)


Reduce Postal Vehicle Fuel Use (20% by 2020) Waste Diversion / Recycling (50% of Waste to Recycling by 2015)

(33.9%)

4.6%

48%

Products and Services

Carbon Accounting

Federal Recycling Program

Secure Destruction

Financial Challenges at USPS

FY12 - $65.2 Billion Total Revenue FY 12 - $15.9 Billion Loss FY 12 - $11.1 Billion Default on Retiree Health Benefit Prepayment 2006 Postal Accountability Enhancement Act required USPS to estimate 75 years of future Retiree Health Benefits and amortize the payment over 10 years (2007 2016) USPS has reached it legislated cumulative debt ceiling of $15 Billion
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Green Roofs
At the

United States Postal Service

Morgan Station NY

Original facility built in 1933; 2.2 million square feet Green Roof began September 2008; completed July 2009

109,000 square feet, nearly 2.5 acres


2nd Largest in NYC and one of the largest in the US Reduction of polluted runoff by 75% in summer and 35% in winter
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Morgan Station NY Green Roof

Morgan Station NY Green Roof

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Colvin-Elmwood Post Office

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Colvin-Elmwood Post Office

2nd USPS Green Roof in Syracuse NY


A partnership with Onondaga County and Save the Rain A new roof at no cost to USPS

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Onondaga County & Save the Rain

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Impacted Area

Post Office

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Combined Sewer Overflows (CSO)

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Onondaga County Investments

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Save the Rain Website

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View of the current roof

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Project: Project Owner:

Green Roof at the Colvin-Elmwood Post Office US Postal Service

Project Location:
Green Roof Capture Area: Runoff Reduction: Year Contracted: Bid Price: Prime Contractor:

2200 South Salina Street Syracuse NY


13,000 sq. ft. 226,000 gal/year 2012 $242,860 Weatherguard Tecta America

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Summary

USPS committed to Sustainability

Green Roof projects have proven beneficial


Collaboration with Onondaga County and Save the Rain Expanded lifespan for roof (50 years vs. 20 years) Insulation that provides heating and cooling savings Reduced storm water runoff to meet the needs of the Postal Service and the community we serve

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Questions?

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