Green Government Initiative

Launched in 2007, the NACo Green Government Initiative provides comprehensive resources for local governments on all things green, including energy, air quality, transportation, water quality, land use, purchasing and recycling. NACo serves as a catalyst between local governments and the private sector to facilitate green government best practices, products and policies that result in financial and environmental savings. 

Through the Initiative, NACo will:

• Increase education and outreach on all things green; 
• Help educate counties and help them educate the public; 
• Promote environmentally-preferable purchasing; 
• Facilitate an open dialogue with the private sector; and 
• Reverse misinformed opinions that green techniques are too costly or of lesserquality 

For more information contact Kelly Zonderwyk at kzonderwyk@naco.org or 202.942.4224.

NACo Green Government Initiative Overview as of September 1, 2008

Green Government Database -  A searchable database of county green practices, programs, policies and plans.

Webinar Presentations and Recordings - Cost free online trainings on green subjects for county officials and staff.

Electronic Green Government Network - Electronic network of county officials, staff, and others with an interest in receiving green updates and requests.

Green Government Publications and Presentations - Copies of fact sheets, guides, survey reports, workshop presentations and more.