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Introducing Sustainable Facility
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Welcome to the premier issue of Sustainable Facility’s monthly eNews. Transitioning from Energy & Power Management (E&PM) magazine, and still under the same parent company, BNP Media, Sustainable Facility will be an important information source for high-performance buildings, and optimal energy and resource management in commercial, institutional and industrial facilities.
Keeping existing buildings operating at an optimal level of performance is key to conserving resources. Implementing sustainable strategies with all new buildings as we work toward reducing our footprint impacts our existence and operations. The interest in this endeavor is definitely there, and the subject matter is undeniably pertinent to the planetary triple bottom line: economic, environmental and social.
The Sustainable Facility team, including myself, Publisher Liz Obloy, Group Publisher Diana Brown, and National Sales Managers Heather Jenkins and Jami Brownlee will be onsite at IFMA World Workplace 2007 in New Orleans at booth number 240 in the Green Zone. Stop by to help us celebrate our premier issue.
Not going to New Orleans? Well, the team, along with Senior Editor Michelle Hucal, LEED AP, and Associate Editor Derrick Teal will also be onsite for USGBC’s Greenbuild 2007, Nov. 7 – 9, in booth number 930 at Chicago’s McCormick Place. (See the Industry Watch section of this issue online at www.SustainableFacility.com for more information on both of these sustainably themed conferences.)
Thanks for reading.
Until next time –
Joseph H. Mayton III, Editor
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New E-Mon D-Mon Green Class Meters for Green Building Initiatives
E-Mon’s new Green Class Meters offer environmental and energy conscious users the ability to monitor and record the impact of energy conservation efforts.The meter provides a scrolling display of energy usage in kWh & dollars and estimated CO2 emissions.
For details contact E-Mon at (800) 334-3666 or www.emon.com/sf101.asp. |
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For more news, visit www.SustainableFacility.com.
 USGBC and IFMA Announce Memorandum of Intent
Washington, D.C. — The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced a Memorandum of Intent outlining collaborative efforts to promote sustainability, energy efficiency and environmentally responsible building operations.
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IPCC and Al Gore Jr. Share Nobel Peace Prize for 2007
Oslo — The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided that the Nobel Peace Prize for 2007 is to be shared, in two equal parts, between the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and Albert Arnold (Al) Gore Jr. for their efforts to build up and disseminate greater knowledge about man-made climate change. more
IFMA and ASHE Announce Memorandum of Understanding
Houston — The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) and the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) announced they have joined together in a strategic alliance designed to advance the interests of engineering and health care facility professionals. more
GM Wins “Corporate Energy Management of the Year” Award
Detroit — In recognition of worldwide leadership in energy efficiency and renewable energy, General Motors (GM) received the Corporate Energy Management of the Year Award from the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) at the association’s annual conference in Atlanta. more
 EPA Recognizes Top 25 Green Power Purchasers
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has updated its Top Green Power Purchasers list, highlighting organizations committed to purchasing green power.
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GBI Releases Improved Interactive Platform for Commercial Green Rating System
Portland, Ore. — As part of its commitment to provide a better way to build, the Green Building Initiative (GBI) has released a new and improved interactive platform for its Green Globes environmental assessment and rating system.
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IFMA Foundation Launches FMpedia: A Free Online Facility Management Glossary
AIA Survey Shows Only 7 Percent of Voters Know Top Cause of Greenhouse Gas Emission
Ann Arbor Embraces LED Technology to Reduce Energy Consumption, Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Office Depot Joins U.S. Green Building Council
BNP Media Acquires Professional Services Division of Ascend Media
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For more product information, visit www.SustainableFacility.com.
Revamped Electronic Catalog Features Customized Content
Plainville, Conn. — GE Consumer & Industrial's Electrical Distribution business re–designed website, www.GEElectrical.com
, caters to OEMs, contractors, facility operators, consulting engineers and distributors, and offers individualized community areas, improved search mechanisms, expanded new product content and GE Smart Catalog, an exclusive, electrical industry–first functionality, downloadable that automatically updates GE's electronic catalogs on a customer's computer. www.ge.com.
On-Demand Webcast Addresses Maximizing Air Compressor Efficiency
Bourne, Mass. — Onset Computer Corporation, the “HOBO” data logger company, announced a free, on-demand webcast entitled, "Maximizing Air Compressor Efficiency with Data Loggers." This video-based webcast shows how motor on/off data loggers can help users understand air compressor runtime patterns to reduce energy costs and troubleshoot cycling problems, taking viewers step-by-step through the process of launching and deploying on/off data loggers on air compressors, and analyzing the data in graph form on a PC or Mac.
www.onsetcomp.com/acwebcast.com.
Touchless Towel Dispenser Reduces Paper Towel Usage
Atlanta — Georgia-Pacific Commercial’s enMotion Impulse 8 dispenser allows users to reduce paper towel usage by as much as 33 percent, the company reports, and lessen the risk of cross-contamination in a more space-conscious size. This makes the enMotion Impulse 8 dispenser suitable for employee break rooms, medical/dental offices and other limited space areas, while continuing to promote environmental efficiency and hygiene.
www.gp.com.
Website Part of New Architectural Glass Program
Auburn Hills, Mich.— Designed for architects, engineers, glazing contractors and glass fabricators, Guardian’s comprehensive website, www.SunGuardGlass.com
, is devoted exclusively to SunGuard, the company’s growing brand of advanced architectural glass products. The website includes: a performance comparison tool that helps visitors select/compare products based on user specified performance criteria; a comprehensive project database with photos of buildings with SunGuard glass and a Google map feature that shows exactly where the project is located; and the SunGuard Select Fabricator Locator.
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 IFMA World Workplace 2007
October 24-26, 2007
New Orleans
Certified as a Cleaner and Greener event, IFMA’s World Workplace 2007 Conference & Expo is a leader in information solutions for sustainability in the built environment. The premier facility-focused
educational, networking and buying event for professionals concerned with the built environment, IFMA’s World Workplace is your best opportunity to learn from industry experts and network with those who have implemented sustainable standards and practices in real workforce environments. The educational program features a sustainability track, and the IFMA Green Zone features environmentally friendly products, green solutions and technologies. Learn how to plan and operate energy-efficient, environmentally supportive workplaces. Register today!
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