Kirwan Heights is Going Green!
Our fire department has been around since 1926, and a lot has happened since then. Unfortunately, environmental impact hasn't always been a priority in years past. In recent years, however, that's changed - we've been making a conscious effort to reduce our energy consumption and waste of materials.
Some of our notable changes include:
| Action | Effect |
| Final transition to completely-paperless reporting system as of Jan 1, 2011 | Saves over 17,000 sheets of paper each year, as well as ink and toner cartridges |
| Use server- and internet-based storage for copies of certifications, meeting minutes, etc. | Saves hundreds, possibly thousands, of sheets of paper, ink, and toner cartridges each year |
| Replaced garage lights with compact flourescent lamps (CFL) | Saves approximately 720 watts per hour |
| Installed "smart" energy-saving thermostat for HVAC system | Significantly reduced climate control costs and energy consumption |
| Exterior lighting moved to timers or photocells | Reduced energy consumption from members forgetting to turn lights off at dawn |
| Most interior lighting moved to motion sensors and/or 30-minute timers | Reduced energy consumption from leaving lights on |
| Replaced large garage doors with energy-efficient thermal glass | Reduced heating costs and improved lighting in garages, reducing the need for electric lighting |
| All non-sensitive documents and paper products are recycled locally | Nearly eliminate the amount of paper products that are thrown away and taken to landfills |