Paci�c Motor Service,

Monterey, California

Environmentally Friendly Auto Repair Established in 1947, Paci�c Motor Service has been an environmentally friendly shop since its inception. Having gone through the “Green Shop” inspection/ quali�cation process, several areas did require attention, and in some cases, wholesale change. The shop decided to take the necessary steps to become more environmentally friendly.

Paci�c Motor Service has been certi�ed by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) as a Pollution Prevention Model Shop. This certi�cation was created by the DTSC to reduce environmental pollution from commercial garages. Shops that want to be certi�ed as a model shop must �rst undergo a shop assessment, then implement required changes to reduce or eliminate pollution and train employees in ways to prevent pollution, and �nally, must score at least 100 points on the Model Shop Pollution Prevention Checklist.

Paci�c Motor Service is one of only two auto repair shops in Monterey County that are certi�ed green businesses through the Monterey Bay Green Business Program.

Business Snapshot

A certi�ed green auto repair shop offering inspections, repairs, and preventative maintenance

Actions to Cut Waste & Conserve Water

• Converted all lighting to low use !orescent �xtures (cost: $8,000)

• Converted water faucets and shower heads to low !ow (cost: $1,500)

• Changed toilets to low water use units (cost $1,000)

• Exterior lighting on motion sensitive timers (cost: $500)

• Landscape irrigation modi�cation to conserve water (cistern) (cost: $500)

• Sealed production !oor space (prevents !uid absorption) (cost: $22,000)

• Uses recycled paper products in of�ce

• Minimizes fax use

• Lighting system is on timers (cost: $1,000)

• Solar panel installation- scheduled for 2010 (estimated cost: $45,000)

Estimated Yearly

• Cost Savings: TBD with solar installation

• Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions:

XX tons of CO2

Small Business Case Study

“Our industry has had a poor reputation

when it comes to environmental

stewardship. We intend to change that

perception."

-Kevin Donohoe

Paci�c Motor Service CEO and President

Yearly U.S. Used Motor Oil UsageOver 200 million of the 1.3 billion gallons of used oil

generated are not collected, but dumped into sewers, streams, drains, land�lls and backyards. The chart from the National Oil Recyclers Association shows that 72%

of used oil can be used as industrial fuel (2007).Certi�ed green business Paci�c Motor Service spent an estimated $11,000 in lighting, toilet and faucet updates

to help cut waste and conserve water resources.

Re-refined for

lubricating stock,

3%

Industrial Use, 8%

Space Heating,

17%

Used as Inustrial

Fuel, 72%

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What Actions Did Paci�c Motor Take to Update

Cleaning Equipment?

They purchased aqueous parts cleaning systems for general purpose cleaning and brake system service. They found the use of the two machines has improved technician’s ef�ciency, especially with the brake system cleaner. They stopped using the aerosol cleaners that have been an industry standard for decades, saving both the company money and customers. Their technicians realize the potential heath bene�ts by using this equipment and are much happier as a result.

What Actions Did Paci�c Motor Take to Control

Hazardous Waste and Storm Water Runoff?

They enclosed the storage area for waste coolant, waste oil and scrap metal. They changed the procedure for spill containment, shop !oor management and instituted the 4 step method for small spill clean up. CLEAN mop water is directed into the city sewer system. They changed their policy on battery core storage and return. They upgraded their new product dispensing heads to an updated style, covered shop !oor drain openings, and posted “do not dump into storm drain” signs at the two parking lot storm drains.

What Actions Did Paci�c Motor Take to Save Energy

and Cut Waste?

Paci�c Motor uses !orescent lighting throughout the building. All of�ce and shop support equipment is turned off at night and weekends. Low !ow faucet heads and toilets were installed to reduce water use. When possible, they use clean mop water for outside landscape. They reduced and in some cases eliminated paper forms, memos and message pads, and use their computer network to facilitate these needs. They reuse “waste” paper for making internal document copies and special notice postings. They use recycled paper and of�ce products as available. They upgraded some of their of�ce equipment to energy ef�cient units including: printers, computer monitors, computer server, fax machine, and answering machine.

Paci�c Motor Service has taken the neccessary steps to become a certi�ed green business and an environmentally friendly auto repair shop. Their next project involves installing a $45,000 solar panel array in 2010 to save energy.

Contact Information

Kevin Donohoe, CEO & PresidentPaci�c Motor Service550 East Franklin Street Monterey, CA 93940Phone: (831) 375-9571www.paci�cmotorservice.com

“When was the last time a regulatory agency [like DTSC] offered to come in to our business, evaluate it and help

make it better without the fear of �nes and penalties?"

-Kevin DonohoePaci�c Motor Service CEO and President

Pac�c Motor Service President Kevin Donohoe (shown above left) installed a

sealed production !oor space that prevents !uid absorption, including hazardous waste.

Photo Credit: www.mpc.edu

Photo Credit: Paci�c Motor Service

Pac�c Motor Service Building (above).