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State sustainability office reports 38% GHG reduction from 2005 baseline; aims for 50% by 2030
Summary
The Office of Enterprise Sustainability told the Environmental Quality Board the state has reduced greenhouse‑gas emissions from operations by about 38% since 2005, has cut energy intensity about 13% and is targeting a 50% reduction by 2030 while expanding reporting dashboards and operational projects.
The Department of Administration’s Office of Enterprise Sustainability briefed the Environmental Quality Board on Aug. 21 about progress tracking state government operational emissions and conservation measures.
Mark Skoroz, director of the office, said the state tracks operations across roughly 1,900 sites and 12,000 on‑highway vehicles and that reporting dashboards and interactive tools are available online. The office reports an approximate 38% reduction in greenhouse‑gas emissions from a 2005 baseline and an energy‑intensity improvement of about 13% since the office began formal tracking. Skoroz said only about 3% of the state fleet are electric vehicles but highlighted hybrid vehicle uptake in light‑duty fleets as a notable operational win.
The office also reported it estimates about 15 million gallons of fossil fuel in the state fleet (after biofuel prorating) and described plans for an energy and salt‑waste plan to the steering team in January and a refreshed public reporting website. Skoroz said the office is focusing on continued operational opportunities (fleet, facilities, water, procurement) and on helping agencies capture federal investment opportunities such as those in the Inflation Reduction Act.
Board members asked about telework effects on reporting, the role of B3 building benchmarking, and how 24/7 facilities (e.g., corrections or health care institutions) affect energy baselines; Skoroz said those factors are visible in the data and that the office is improving methods to reflect operational realities.
The board received the report for information; no action was taken.
