The Implementation Plan
Leadership and Participation
At the opening session of the workshop, Fred Strnisa challenged
the District Energy community to define an Action Plan with clear goals,
specific actions, and solid commitments for implementation. He
emphasized the need for a clear vision and strong industry leadership
to design the Plan and assure its success. In his keynote comments,
Eugene McGrath echoed Strnisa's charge - with a compelling message
that encouraged the District Energy community's leadership to "chart
their own future" and accept their responsibility in reaching
it. It is now time to respond to these challenges.
Discussions on how best to capture this opportunity are continuing
within IDHCA's Executive Committee, with the recognition that
many activities already in progress complement the strategies
contained in this Action Plan. It is necessary, however, to ensure
participation by and support from the entire District Energy Community in
meeting these shared objectives.
Eugene R. McGrath at the 1991 Action Plan Workshop:
In charting the future of this industry, we should begin by setting
aside the old maps and guidelines. The entire energy industry
is undergoing a revolution. Nothing is engraved in stone. The
District Energy industry is poised to benefit from your vision and capitalize
on the opportunities you will develop.
Four Initial Tasks
Four initial tasks are proposed to begin implementation of the
Action Plan in 1992-93. Members of the National Planning Committee
will lead the first two tasks. Members of the District Energy Community
must act together to achieve the rest.
- 1. Organization and Endorsement
- Develop the organizational structure and assign responsibilities
to manage the Action Plan; assure broad awareness and support
within the full District Energy community.
- 2. Develop Annual Work Program
- Develop a written one-year work program with realistic tasks,
objectives, responsibilities and budget.
- 3. Conduct and Measure Progress
- Fund, manage and track results from the tasks in the annual
work program; assure leadership and staff resources.
- 4. Evaluate and Update the Plan
- Assess progress, accomplishments and failures; refine, change,
and improve the Action Plan based on the first year's results.
The balance of this document presents the Action Plan's goals,
objectives, and general schedule.