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Energy Efficiency — Refers to the reduction of energy consumption for a given service (Louisville Sustainability Action Plan). <br />Greenhouse Gas — Gases (i.e. Carbon Monoxide, chlorofluorocarbons) that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation <br />(Louisville Sustainability Action Plan). <br />Raw Water — Water in its natural state, prior to any treatment for drinking (US Environmental Protection Agency). <br />Sustainability — Creating balance among the environment, the economy and society to ensure that practices and decisions do not compromise the <br />quality of life for future generations (Louisville Sustainability Action Plan). <br />Method <br />To create this 2 -Year Work Plan, the following method was used: <br />1) Input. Sustainability Input Interviews were conducted with relevant department heads, as well as with select stakeholders within departments, <br />in order to capture sustainability input regarding the 57 strategies outlined in the SAP. These interviews provided critical information regarding the <br />resources required to complete these projects, but it also made the process of prioritizing projects an inclusive one. In all, the 2 -Year Work Plan <br />represents input from stakeholders across all City departments, LSAB and City Council. <br />2) Research. Using the input and direction provided, existing programs and projects in the City were further researched across departments. <br />Neighboring communities were interviewed as well in order to gain insight regarding technical soundness, best practices and lessons learned. <br />These notes may be found in Appendix A: Notes on Sustainability Action Plan Strategies. <br />3) Progress. Input and research informed the determination of progress made on the strategies in the SAP. A progress chart may be found in <br />Appendix B: Progress Made on Sustainability Action Plan Strategies. <br />4) Analysis. Stakeholder support, timeframe, funding and impact on the Sustainability Sub -Program were considered when identifying <br />recommended actions. The list of recommended actions can be found in Appendix C: Recommended Actions from Sustainability Action Plan <br />Strategies. <br />4 <br />