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Green Mesa - Sustainability

There you are... just who we're looking for! If you got here, we know you're interested in sustainability, green ideas and protecting the natural environment. But sustainability also includes creating a better community, boosting economic growth, and promoting a vibrant social network. Even the smallest act can make a big difference. You've taken the first step by visiting this site where you'll find lots of simple choices for your next step - finding ways to make a positive impact! With your help, ideas, and participation, it will all contribute to building a sustainable community.

• Visit our CELEBRATE MESA RAFFLE site if you picked up a raffle ticket Saturday! Good luck!
   
• May Landscape Watering Reminder - Will we get any rain this week?
   
• Earth Day and Arbor Day may have passed, but you can still visit our informative sites:
  •  Earth Day page to see our tips, online activities for youth and more!
  • Arbor Day page to learn how to properly plant trees, tree care and more!
    
    
• City of Mesa Scores Green from SRP for Going Green - SRP Awards Nearly $250,000 to the City in rebates; City Will See Savings for Years to Come! See more details in the Commercial Business Case Study.
   
• SolarDay is coming in June, but with over 325 sun-drenched days a year, almost every day is SolarDay in Arizona. Visit our very informative SolarDay resource page for great links and information.
   
  
• Solar Pilot Program begins for City of Mesa Electric Customers! Up to $5,000 for residential and $10,000 for commercial qualified solar electric (PV) systems in Mesa's electric service area.
  • City of Mesa partners with YMCA on solar pilot program
     
    
• Fire Station 219 had it's Grand Opening on May 21. This is Mesa's first LEED constructed building. Located at 3361 S. Signal Butte Road, the station features water and energy saving measures and more.
  • Diary of a LEED Fire Station - check out our tell-all blog of why this fire station is different


• Learn more about the iMesa Community Garden Initiative!

     Ramada Entry to Garden: Design by David Crummey        Take an amazing virtual tour!
  

• Mesa has adopted the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code
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• Large properties save water and money with new water conservation calculator
   
  
• EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant - What is it?
  • Grant Guidelines
  • Grant Application
    
    
• Learn about our recycling, paint reuse, composting, landscape rebate and other programs!
  
  
• Learn more about tax credits and rebates available to Mesa residents
     
  
• MCC Building Gets LEED Gold - Learn How Mesa Green Buildings get LEED Certified
  
  

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